PASC News Volume 36Issue 6

February 2012

PASC 2012 State Conference IGNITEs StudentLeadershipIGNITE Yourself, Your

School, and Your Community to Serve Others at the 2012 PASC state conference hosted by Laurel and Union, Novem-ber 1–3.

Registration and welcome activities for the conference will be held Thursday afternoon at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. Advisors will have time to check-in at their hotels before returning to dine at the Cathe-dral prior to the Opening Gen-eral Session. Student delegates will have dinner with their host families and then return to the Cathedral for the general session. Following the general session, all delegates and advi-

sors will be transported to the Lawrence County Fairgrounds for a true “Fireworks Capital of America” fireworks display. Students will be picked up by their host families at the fair-grounds. Transportation will be available to the Cathedral and/or to advisor hotels for those advisors who need it.

On Friday, an advisor breakfast will be held at the Cathedral. Students will have breakfast with their host fami-lies before being dropped off at the Cathedral for the Second General Session. Following the Second General Session, students will have lunch and workshops at one of the two

host schools. Host families will pick them up at the appropriate school and later return them to the Cathedral for the banquet. Advisors will have lunch and Advisor Round Tables at the Cathedral, return to the hotels to freshen up, then meet their students at the Cathedral for the banquet. Following the banquet, separate middle level and high school dances will be held at the Cathedral. Alterna-tive advisor entertainment will also be available.

Regional caucus meetings and the Third General Session will be highlights of Saturday morning activities. The confer-

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In keeping with the state con-ference theme, PASC is joining with the Keep it Campaign to act locally and reach globally. Each school is requested to make monetary donations to locally assist those affected by the September floods along

the Susquehanna River and its tributaries and to globally support the library of Ivory Park, South Africa. The first deadline for contributions is February 29, which is quickly approaching. We are not close to our goal yet and need

your support. Please visit the conference website, www.pasc2012.org for State Charity information. PASC offers a special thanks to South Western HS for making the largest donation thus far.

Your Help Is Needed for the State Charity!

InsIde ThIs Issue

News & Notes ..................... 2

•PASC Executive Board Positions Open

Easy Ways to Go Green .... 3

Fundraiser to Support Stu-dent Council Activities ....... 3

Planning an End-of-Year Stu-dent Council Banquet ........ 4

2012 PASC District/Regional Conferences ......................... 4

Mark Your Calendar for PASC Summer Leadership Workshop Dates ................. 5

Staff Applications Now Avail-able for Workshops ............ 5

PASC Resources for Student Leaders and Advisors ......... 6

Junior Member to be Se-lected for Pennsylvania State Board of Education ............. 7

PASC Hoofs It West for the 2012 NASC Conference ... 8

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News & NotesFebruary 15 Is the Deadline to Apply for PASC Executive Board PositionsThere are several ex officio positions on the PASC Executive

Board that are vital to the success of the organization. Each position has a three year term. In 2012, the terms of Middle Level Coordinator and Web Site Coordinator expire and the positions become open. The job descriptions for these posi-tions can be found at www.pasc.net or a copy can be obtained by emailing pascinfo@aol.com. In each case an application and resume will be due from each candidate by Wednesday, February 15. Interviews will be conducted on Friday, March 2 prior to the beginning of the PASC Executive Board meeting in New Castle. In brief, the duties of each position are listed below:

Middle Level Coordinator:

1. Communicate with junior highs/middle schools/interme-diate schools.

2. Act as a liaison between those schools and the PASC Board.

3. Produce a junior high/middle school/intermediate school column for each PASC newsletter.

4. Promote Blue (grade 7–9) Summer Leadership Work-shops.

5. Serve as a consultant and advisor to the two student middle level representatives and their advisors on the Executive Board

6. Attend meetings of the Executive Board in January, March/April, August. Attend the state conference as a member of the Executive Board. Work with PASC Executive Board members regarding programs and opportunities provided to middle level students and their advisors.

Web Site Coordinator:

1. Serve as the clearinghouse for all documents that are to be posted on the website.

2. Check website to verify that items are posted in a timely manner and to remove outdated information.

3. Post additional articles to the website on current PASC and leadership topics.

4. Attend meetings of the Executive Board in January, March/April, August and at the state conference as an ex-officio member of the board. Work with PASC Executive Board members on the posting of state, district, and regional information.

5. Maintain current online resources used by PASC, which may include training the Executive Board, staying current on new technology, and acting as a technology resource to the Executive Board.

ence will end at approximately 11:00 a.m., allowing ample time for delegations travelling across the state to return home.

In 2012, PASC will again use host homes for student del-egates, but will also provide an option for schools that require that their students be housed in hotels. If hotels are used for student delegates, the individ-ual schools will be responsible for meals and transportation that would be have been pro-vided by host families. Blocks of advisor rooms have been set aside at the conference rates listed at the following hotels:

THE PARK INN BY RADISSON3377 New Castle RoadWest Middlesex, PA 16159(724) 528-2501Rate: $90.0040 Double Rooms Blocked60 King Rooms Blocked**Contract Signedhttp://www.parkinn.com/hotel-sharon

COMFORT INN1740 New Butler RoadNew Castle, PA 16101(724) 658-7700Rate: $84.59Blocked: 30 rooms**Contract Pendinghttp://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-new_castle-pennsylvania-PA412

HAMPTON INN & SUITES2608 W. State StreetNew Castle, PA 16101(724) 656-0000Rate: $125.0025 Rooms Blocked**Contract Pendinghttp://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=YNGNCHX

HOLIDAY INN EX-PRESS3060 Spangler RoadWest Middlesex, PA 16159(724) 982-4600Rate: $149.00 (Subject to change)**No Contract YEThttp://www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/west-middlesex/hgepa/hoteldetail

When you call to reserve your room, mention that you are with the PASC State Con-ference. Hotel information is also available at www.pasc2012.org and can be accessed through the link to the state conference site on www.pasc.net.

Advisors will have the op-portunity to pre-register their schools for the conference this spring. Details of the registra-tion process will be available online in March. Watch your mail for a neon-colored post-card in early April announcing registration details.

2012 State Conference (cont’d from pg 1)

Mark Your Calendars Now And Join Us In New Castle November 1–3, 2012

for the 76th PASC State Conference to

IGNITE Your Student Leadership!

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Fundraiser to Support Student Council ActivitiesConcord MS in North Carolina is located in an eco-nomically disadvantaged area and has a very strong student council program with a large membership. They have created a successful fundraiser that is held in September of each school year, designed to fund student attendance at regional, state, and national conferences. In light of the cuts in school budgets in Pennsylvania and the challenges our schools face in funding activity programs, the Concord idea is worth con-sidering to ensure leadership development can be maintained in our schools.

At Concord MS, funds are needed to pay for registration fees for council participation and additional funds are need-ed for community service projects. Many councils charge an initiation fee or dues to help fund registrations. At Concord MS, it is easier and more fun for council members to raise their own money by participating in a walk-a-thon.

On the second Saturday of September, student council members hold a walk-a-thon inside the school. This activity is part of their regularly scheduled lock-in. They begin walk-ing immediately after a brief business meeting.

Since this is the council’s major fundraiser, each student is responsible for raising a minimum of $50.00 in pledges. However, the council will certainly be able to participate in a greater number of projects and activities if they accomplish an even larger goal. The council raises several thousand dollars each fall through this event. It is fun, good exercise, and a great team-building activity. It has been a tremendous way to gain community support, to publicize student council projects, and to raise the necessary funds so that the Con-cord MS council is one of the most active in the state. Concord MS is a National Council of Excellence School.

Think of ways this idea could be modified to fit your school and commu-nity, even this spring.

Information provided by Craig Waskiewicz, Con-cord, NC (704-786-4121) cwaskiewicz@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

News reports of unusual winter weather, glaciers that are melt-ing, greenhouse gases warming the planet, endangered species, droughts, and other environmental problems are enough to make anyone worry about the future of our planet. It’s clear that humans must take action to reverse the trend of environmental neglect and abuse. Student leaders can take on the challenge of helping to save the planet by sponsoring awareness and action projects with an environmental focus. n Earth Hour. Encourage your school community to join mil-

lions of people around the world on Saturday, March 31, at 8:30 p.m. (local time), to call for action on climate change by doing something simple—turning off your lights for one hour. Led by the World Wildlife Fund, Earth Hour symbolizes that by working together, each of us can have a positive impact in the fight against climate change. Visit the Earth Hour website (www.earthhourkids.org) for free resources, lessons, videos, and more.

n Earth Day. Reward students who ride the bus, walk, ride their bikes, or find other ways of getting to school besides driving a car on Earth Day, April 22. Estimate how much fuel was saved and how much less pollution was generated.

n Environmental Pledges. Conduct a pledge drive for Earth Day to encourage people to do something good for the environ-ment—recycle cans, use energy-efficient light bulbs, ride their bike to school, plant a tree, etc. Hang a bare tree made of con-struction paper on the wall and have students sign their pledge on green paper leaves that they attach to the tree.

n Eco-Code. Involve students in your school in developing an eco-code of behavior. Create a large poster with the code and have students add their handprints and sign them to indicate they will live by the code.

n Butterfly Garden. Designate a spot on the school grounds as a butterfly garden and plant flowers and shrubs that butterflies are attracted to.

n Carbon Credits. Conduct a fundraiser to raise money to purchase carbon credits at $10/ton through a partner such as DriveNeutral (www.driveneutral.org). The money raised helps fund projects such as renewable energy, reforestation, industrial-scale energy efficiency, and greenhouse-gas reducing agricultural practices.

n Wildflower Project. Find a spot locally (along the highway, in a park, etc.) where you can begin planting wildflowers that are native to your area or that are on the endangered list.

n Trash Barrels. Provide new trash barrels for your school and sponsor a contest for the clubs to paint the trash cans. Offer prizes for most creative design, most innovative idea to encourage students to throw trash away, etc.

n Garbage Collecting Walk. Organize a walk early on a Satur-day morning to pick up trash along the thoroughfares of town. This could be done as a spring or fall project. Could be turned into a fundraising project by collecting pledges for bags of trash collected, or miles walked.

Easy Ways to Go Green

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2012 PASC District/Regional ConferencesMark your calendar and plan to attend the district/regional conference in your area.

District/Region Date Location

Region A Districts 1 & 2 April 20 Riverside HS

Theme: Don’t Tell Me the Sky’s the Limit When There Are Foot prints on the Moon

Contact: Bill Knab: wknab@riverside.k12.pa.us

District 3 March 23 South Fayette HS

Theme: Putting on the Cape of Leadership.

http://capeofleadership.weebly.com

Contact Felix Yerace: fyerace@southfayette.org

District 4 April 12 Hilton Garden Inn at Southpointe Hosted by Canonsburg MS

Theme: One Step At A Time

www.cms-student-council.blogspot.com

Contact Adam Manion: amanion@cmsd.k12.pa.us

District 6 May 7 Bishop Carroll HS-Ebensburg

Theme: Believe

Contact Joe Skura: skura.joseph@daj.k12.pa.us

District 7 March 16–17 Athens Area School District

Theme: The Amazing Race to Leadership

Contact: Tressa Heffron: theffron@mail.athensasd.k12.pa.us

District 8 April 5 Waynesboro HS

Theme: Chill Out

Contact Mark Hollen: mark_hollen@wasd.k12.pa.us

District 9 April 30 Mid-Valley HS

Theme: Swing into Leadership

Contact Michelle Higgins: higginsm@mvsd.usRegion FDistricts 11 & 12 April 24 Penndale MS Hosted by North Penn HS

Theme: Start the Trend—Get Connected @Region_F #SGA

https://sites.google.com/site/2012pascregionf/

Contact Kyle Berger: bergerkg@npenn.orgRegion GDistricts 10–13 March 2 Boyertown HS

Theme: Keep Calm and Dream On

Contact Jeff Kusniez: jkusniex@boyertownasd.org

Celebrate the end of the year and kick off the new Student Council year at the same time with one event by hosting a student council banquet. Mosinee HS in Las Vegas, Nevada, holds an end-of-the-

Planning an End-Of-Year Student Council Banquetyear banquet to celebrate the successes of the student council and to install new officers and to induct new members. The banquet is held in mid-May after most positions are filled.

The students prefer pot luck

for the banquet because they can each bring their own favorite dish. About a month in advance, the council sends out invitations to the parents and to council members requesting an RSVP be returned a few

days before the event along with a $2 donation to help with the costs of the decorated cake, punch, wages for the cafeteria staff for washing the dishes and overseeing the food, and a speaker stipend.

On the day of the event, students decorate the cafeteria with tablecloths and center-pieces and set the tables. They create a display of their annual scrapbook, Standards of Excel-lence book, awards and recog-nition that the council received, and the installation candles.

A student prepares a Power-Point presentation of the year in review to highlight the coun-cil’s programs and activities. Incoming freshman senators especially find it informative. The speaker is usually a state officer or a counselor from one of the summer leadership workshops students attended. The installation is a modified

version of one used for Na-tional Honor Society. Each member receives a certificate of appreciation for the position they held and seniors who have given outstanding service to the organization receive plaques. The council also gives one or two “Rookie of the Year” awards to outstanding under-classmen to encourage them to continue their service.

Please share what your school does for council recognition and/or installation of new members by writing us at pascinfo@aol.com. PASC will share your ideas in future issues of PASC NEWS.

Shared by: Diane Klinger, ad-visor at Mosinee HS, Las Vegas, NV 717-693-2550 ext. 3610 dkinger@mosineeschools.org

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PASC NEWS is published monthly during

the school year. To submit

announcements, articles, or corrections for newsletters, please email the Executive Director or Assistant Ex-ecutive Director. Articles or information from PASC NEWS may be reproduced for use, with appropriate credit.

Executive DirectorJim FinnemeyerNorth Penn HS1340 Valley Forge RoadLansdale, PA 19446215-280-9299215-855-0632 (Fax)Finnemeyer@aol.comPASCInfo@aol.com

Assistant Executive DirectorKathy Ann Coll174 Link AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15237412-366-5744Kcoll1@comcast.net

PASC PresidentKristina RiggansUnion MSHS2106 Camden AvenueNew Castle, PA 16101

PASC President-ElectTo Be NamedBoyertown High School120 N. Monroe StreetBoyertown, PA 19512

PASC News EditorLyn FiscusLeadership Logistics

PASC Email:PASCInfo@aol.com

PASC Website:www.pasc.net

Mark Your Calendar for These PASC Summer Leadership Workshop Dates for 2012Share these dates with underclass members of your student council, class governments, NHS, and

other student organizations so that they may plan now for a week of learning, fun, and personal growth this summer.

Blue workshops are for middle level students in grades 7–9 while Gold workshops are for high school students in grades 9–12 (2012–2013 school year). Costs listed below include registration, room, and meals. The 2012 PASC Workshop Brochures will be emailed to PASC member advisors and students who receive PASC NEWS during the first week in February. The hard copy of the brochure and application will be mailed to advisors as of March 15th.

Please note the following dates and locations and begin planning now for students to attend in July.

Costs & Deadlines: Early Bird Regular (May 11th) ( June 8th)

Blue (Grades 7–9)

Grove City College July 8–12 $340 $365

Lebanon Valley College July 29–Aug 2 $340 $365

Gold (Grades 9–12)

Grove City College July 15–20 $365 $390

Susquehanna University July 29–Aug 3 $365 $390

Advanced Gold (Grades 11–12)

University of Pittsburgh/Johnstown July 15–21 $450 $475

PASC is seeking students who will graduate from high school in 2012 (or have graduated in 2010 or 2011) to serve as group advisors for one of the five PASC Summer Leadership Workshops.

Additionally, advisors, other teachers, or individuals with ex-perience in leadership develop-ment are encouraged to apply for teaching positions at the PASC Blue Workshops (grades 7–9) or the PASC Gold Work-shops (grades 9–12) for the

summer of 2012. Applications are now available at www.pasc.net, by contacting the PASC Office at PASCInfo@aol.com, or calling 215-280-9299.

Deadline for submitting appli-cations is February 20, 2012.

Staff Applications Now Available for Workshops

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The PASC website (www.pasc.net) has information about PASC programs and activities, but it also has many articles that may be resources for both advisors and students. To access them on the website, click on the “Resources” bar at the top and then go to “Articles.” The following is a sample of articles that can be helpful to you at this time of year. If you have a topic or a question that PASC should cover, or an article that you would like to write that we can both share in PASC NEWS and post on the website, please submit it to pascinfo@aol.com.

Case for Student ActivitiesWhy are cocurricular activities an important part of the total

educational package? This article provides answers to that ques-tion based on research done by Dr. Edward Klesse and Dr. Bryan Shelly.

Value of Service to Others: Not Measured by Standardized TestsExcerpts from an editorial written by former National Associa-

tion of Secondary School Principals Executive Director, Dr. Ger-ald N. Tirozzi. Theme: “The next time you hear someone bemoan the cost of schools, remind them of how much the community receives back from the students they serve.”

Back to BasicsMission, Constitution, Finances, and Parliamentary Procedure:

four essential steps to an effective Middle School or High School organization. Developed by R. J. Long, Quaker Valley MS advi-sor, PASC District 3 Director and Grove City Blue Summer Workshop staff member.

Ways to Get and Keep Effective Repre-sentationThere are as many different structures for student representa-

tion as there are schools. Keys to having an effective represen-tation system include: creation and publication of a clear job description; guidelines for a representative to follow; creating a sense of commitment to the job on the part of the representa-tives; along with finding appropriate time and frequency for representatives to meet. The article provides several effective models to follow.

Finding Time to Meet: Officers/Commit-tee Chairs/Full CouncilThe first step in creating a time for meetings is a frank and honest

discussion with the officers and then with the committee chairs and cabinet to ascertain their individual and collective commit-ments to the success of the organization. Is the work of Council important? If it is, then begin by working on specific goals for the year followed by specific objectives. Build the Council slowly, don’t over commit, but reach for excellence in all that the Council does.

Find examples of successful Councils and work to build your or-ganization around examples of success. PASC can help in creating physical exchanges between schools or Internet interaction.

How to Get Faculty Help and Support For Council Programs“A person does not care until they know you care about them.”

The faculty, administration, and support staff of the school must feel connected to the Student Council, informed about Student Council projects and programs, and appreciated by the Student Council. This article focuses on three areas to achieve this goal:

• Helping administrators to feel connected to student council and informed about projects and programs

• Helping faculty members to feel connected to student council and informed about projects and programs

• Faculty and staff appreciation

Stress: It’s Not for SissiesA workshop packet on identifying and dealing with stress created

by Romayne Schwartzel, Ligionier Valley JSHS, advisor, PASC District 4 Director and Advanced Gold Summer Workshop staff member. The information in this packet is a good resource during the stressful times of mid-winter. The activi-ties are useful for a mid-winter council program.

Top 10 Personal Organizational MustsThis article features tips that are a great way to refocus your

personal organizational skills during the mid-year “crunch-time” or at anytime.

Middle Level Resources for AdvisorsAt the PASC website under “Resources” click on Middle Level

and download a Middle Level Advisor Handbook. The following are some particularly helpful resources for both new and veteran advisors.

Mission Statements ...................................6–7

Constitution ................................................8–12

Financial & Treasury .................................13

Meeting Skills & Agendas .........................14–16

Project Planning ........................................17–18

Characteristics & Roles of Officers .........19

PASC Resources for Student Leaders and Advisors

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Since September 2008, a senior and a junior student have served on the Pennsylva-nia State Board of Education. TThe term of Senior SBE member Shannon Sullivan of North Allegheny HS will end with the SBE meeting of May 9–10, 2012. PASC is happy to announce that Erin Agnew, Junior SBE member from Springfield Twp. HS, will be appointed to serve as the next Senior SBE Member. Thus, PASC has been charged with the responsibility to select the next Junior SBE Member. This student will be named this spring and will begin his or her term as of July 1. How-ever, Erin and the new Junior Member will attend their first meeting together in mid-May.

What Is the State Board of Education?

The State Board of Educa-tion sets all policies regarding public school education in the Commonwealth. It consists of Councils of Basic and Higher Education. The Board of Edu-cation has 17 adult members selected by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The chair and minority leader of the House and Senate Education Committees serve as well. The board meets in Harrisburg on Wednesdays and Thursdays in July, September, November, January, March, and May. A

detailed job description is available at www.pasc.net or by contacting PASC at PAS-CInfo@aol.com.

What Are the Duties of Students on the Board of Education?

The new Junior SBE Member of the Board of Education will join Erin Agnew in represent-ing the 1.8 million K–12 public school students in the Com-monwealth. Although they can not be an expert on every issue or idea coming before the Board of Education and its committees, they will be expected to do their “home-work” to become knowledge-able about topics of interest to Pennsylvania students includ-ing special needs students and vocational and technical school students. Working with PASC, the student members will use the PASC NEWS commu-nications system, the PASC website, and PASC survey tools to communicate with their constituents. The students will report periodically to the PASC Executive Board and attend the state conference and January Executive Board meeting for face-to face report-ing and feedback. Being the “student voice” on the Pennsyl-vania Board of Education is an incredible opportunity for the students involved as well as for all Pennsylvania students. Only

Advisors: Please share this important information with your student leaders right away! Application deadline by mail or fax is

Friday, March 14, 2011.

13 states in the nation have student representatives on their State Boards of Education.

Who May Apply?

PASC is seeking to name a present sophomore to the Junior SBE Member as of July 1. The process will be imple-mented in the spring of 2012 to select the next Junior SBE Member whose term will begin on July 1, 2012. Any sopho-more in a public high school in Pennsylvania may apply for the position in the 2012–2013 school year. Students do not have to attend a PASC member school to apply. Travel, meals, and lodging in Harrisburg or other meeting sites in the state will be paid for by the State Board of Education. Travel, meals, and lodging for the re-quired meetings of PASC will be paid by PASC.

Application Includes• Basic contact information• Student resume• Two essays• Three letters of recommenda-

tion• Signatures of approval and

support from the student, parent/guardian, school administration

Download the information cover letter, application, requirements and expecta-tions, and overview of the State Board of Education at www.pasc.net.

Selection Timeline

March 14: Postmark or

FAX deadline for all appli-

cation information and

letters of recommenda-

tion.

March 20–24: Review

of all applications by an

adult and student screen-

ing committee of the

PASC Executive Board.

March 26: Contact with

thefinalistsfortheJunior

Member position regard-

ing the interview process.

April 28: Interviews in

Harrisburgwithfinalists

for the Junior Member

position; PASC makes

recommendations to the

State Board of Education

May 1: Notificationof

student selected as State

Board of Education Junior

Member

May 9–10: First meet-

ing of the State Board of

Education for new student

member.

Please direct any questions

regarding these positions

and the application process

to 215-280-9299 or

PASCInfo@aol.com. Fax

215-855-0632 Attn: Jim

Finnemeyer

Junior Member to be Selected for Pennsylvania State Board of Education

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PASC will be “Blazing the Trail of Leadership” as we put on our boots and cowboy hats and head West to the 2012 NASC Conference. The spir-ited PASC delegation will fly to the western heritage city of Oklahoma City on Thursday, June 21.

ActivitiesPre-conference activities

include:• No visit is complete until we

head to the National Cow-boy and Western Heritage Museum, America’s premier institution of Western his-tory, art, and culture.

• Team-building activities at Arcadia Lake, for a chance to meet the delegates in your PASC squad.

• Another day spent at Stock-yard City, a “must see” when visiting Oklahoma City. It’s a place where the cattle and horse people can get what they need, have a good meal and enjoy each other’s com-pany, and have a great time shopping.

• A fun dinner and entertain-ment with all Region 2 delegates (from NY, NJ, MD, and DE) on Friday night on the Bricktown Riverwalk, as we enjoy the water taxi along the brightly lit riverfront.

Blazing the Trail of LeadershipAfter the pre-trip, we will

head to Yukon High School in Oklahoma City for two and a half days focused on leader-ship and service starting on Saturday, June 23.

PASC Hoofs It West for the 2012 NASC Conference

• Numerous settings for col-laboration, networking, and idea sharing

• Student-led workshops• National speakers • Opportunity to meet

students and advisors from around the states, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

Present a Work-shop at NASCIf you are interested in taking

your presenting skills to the next level, apply to be a work-shop presenter at the national conference. To apply, you must:• Have presented at a state or

LEAD Conference• Complete the PA Rubric for

workshops (found online at PASC.net) and submit a booklet also

• Send completed rubric outline and booklet to Kathy Coll, PASC Assistant Execu-tive Director, by February 1 for review. When accepted on the state level, potential

presenters will receive an application to complete for NASC and their review.

Conference FeesThe cost for the pre-trip and

conference is $1,400 which includes:• Roundtrip airline flight from

Philadelphia or Pittsburgh• Four-night hotel stay at the

Marriot Residence Inn in Bricktown

• Transportation during pre-trip

• All meals except four lunches • Tickets and entrance fees to

all venues• Conference registration fee

($365)• Four PA delegation t-shirts

Who may attend?• Any student in grades 7–12

(in Sept. of 2012) may at-tend. You do not need your school advisor to be attend-ing. There is a limit of six students per school.

• There is no limit on how

many advisors may attend per school

• Trip/conference chaperones are Jim Finnemeyer, PASC Executive Director, and Kathy Coll, PASC Assistant Executive Director. Other advisors attending the confer-ence will assist.

• Accepted workshop present-ers do not count against your school’s limit.

Registration DetailsGo to http://unicorn1.wufoo.

com/forms/pasc-registration-form-to-2012-nasc-conference/ to complete the PASC online registration.

Print out a copy of the registration information sheet and send it with a $500, non-refundable deposit made out to PASC. Please have a parent/guardian sign the form next to their email address. Send the check and form to Kathy Coll, 174 Link Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15237.

Registration is open now and continues until the February 15, deadline. Kathy would like to get airline tickets early to keep prices down.

If you have any questions, email Kathy at kcoll1@comcast.net or call (412) 445-4193.

PASC delegates to the NASC conference enjoy a few days of sightseeing and team-building prior to the conference each year. Join us this year as we head to Oklahoma.

Join us for Blazing the Trail of Leadership as we head west to have the experience of a lifetime at NASC 2012!