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The purpose of the Fall Leadership Conference is to provide workshops, training and activities in the area of Leadership Development for students and teachers. 

General Information  

Dates: October 8-9, 2008
Begin Time: TBD
End time: TBD
Conference Agenda: Click here ►
Registration Deadline: September 25, 2008
Location: Cross Wind Conference Center, Hesston, Kansas 67062
Phone: 620.327.2700, Internet: www.cwccc.net

This state-wide activity focuses on developing Leadership Skills for the local/school and district officers.  In addition to the election of the 2008-09 College/Postsecondary State Officers and two High School State Officers (the other five were selected this summer), workshops will be presented for students and teachers on the following topics:

Who should attend?

• Voting Delegates (District Officers elected at the September District Fall Leadership  Conferences)

• Candidates for State Officer positions

• Local chapter officers and members

• And…of course, Teachers!

Registration Information

$40.00 each person staying at the Conference Center

$50.00 each person driving in daily*

The fee covers:

• All conference materials, including a pen and highlighter

• Conference program

• Name badges with appropriate ribbons

• Wednesday lunch and dinner, Thursday breakfast and lunch

• Copies of the 2008 National Leadership Handbook

• Statesman Pin and more!!

Refunds will not be issued; however, substitutions are always welcomed.  Completed Registration Form is due in the state office by 5:00 PM on September 25^th.  The Registration fee is due prior to or at the time of on-site chapter registration in Hesston.  PLEASE DO NOT FAX THIS FORM TO THE STATE OFFICE.

Individual Liability & Medical Release Form

Each student attending the Fall Leadership Conference must complete the Individual Liability and Medical Release form.  These completed forms are to be brought to the conference and turned in at registration.  PLEASE DO NOT MAIL OR FAX THESE FORMS TO THE STATE OFFICE. 

Housing Information

All the rooms have 1 queen bed and 1 or 2 single beds (bunk-style).    The rooming assignments will be done by the state office and every effort will be made to keep all of your students together.  However, this may not be possible.  Advisors will only be roomed with other advisors.  Advisors will be roomed 2 in a room.  However, if you must be roomed with your students please indicate this on the form.  Housing assignments will be gendered based.  All available rooms will be used by SkillsUSA Kansas.  In order to keep costs down, the state office may have to room students from different schools together.   

Your completed Fall Leadership Conference Housing Form is due in the state office by September 30^th.  The Housing fee is due prior to or at the time of on-site chapter registration in Hesston.  PLEASE DO NOT FAX THIS FORM TO THE STATE OFFICE. 

NO FOOD, DRINK, OR TOBACCO OF ANY KIND WILL BE PERMITTED IN THE SLEEPING ROOMS.   TOBACCO PRODUCTS OF ANY KIND ARE FORBIDDEN AT CROSS WIND CONFERENCE CENTER. 

State Officer Candidates Information

All Candidates must complete a State Officer Candidate Application form and obtain the appropriate signatures.  The completed applications are due in the state office on September 25^th.   Please note that there are separate forms for High School (secondary) and College/Post-secondary candidates.  PLEASE DO NOT FAX THESE FORMS TO THE STATE OFFICE. 

All candidates must take the State Officer Basic SkillsUSA Knowledge Test and achieve a grade of 70% or above to qualify for running for office.   

All candidates should be prepared to give a 2 – 3 minute speech to the voting delegates and other conference participants.  Candidates will be asked problematic questions at the Thursday morning delegate session and will be interviewed by the officers of each district prior to the balloting. 

Students considering running for state office should be mindful of the serious commitment of time and energy that a successful candidate will need to devote to being a state officer.  A Kansas state officer serves the organization and members.  Students already involved in varsity athletics, outside youth groups and serious commitments of time to hobbies and other pursuits, may find themselves running out of time and energy if they are elected.  Please discuss this commitment with all candidates from your school prior to the conference in Hesston.

Clothing

Behavior

Competitions & Recognitions

Payment

Please use the Fall Leadership Payment Form to generate the PO or check to cover your school’s costs for this activity.  Please get this to the state office as soon as possible.  Our deadline of September 25^th leaves no margin for lateness.  In order to secure the materials and meals for this conference, the sooner your school sends in the packet, the better. 

Workshops

Workshops planned for the Fall Leadership Conference include:

• Local Officer Duties & responsibilities

• Program of Work

• Overview of Leadership Competitions at State Conference

Travel Directions

Go to the Cross Wind Conference Center website:  www.cwccc.net

Visit the Map to obtain driving directions.