​Hi Area 7 Friends!
 
Sorry that this is the first time you are hearing from me for the year, but I know that you all understand the busy that I am experiencing, but I'm excited for this year's WACA conference! Below you will find the details for registration for the conference, a request for presentations, and information about the pre-conference offerings this year (which are GREAT!)
 
Please let me know if you have any questions - I would love an opportunity to connect with you!
 
 
Details and Registration for WACA 2017:
Dates: March 15-17, 2017
 
Location: Vancouver Convention Center at the Hilton in downtown Vancouver
 
Registration: online at wacaonline.org
 
This year the registration form will include meal options for vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free. Please mark your selection accurately as you will be provided with the meals you selected at the conference.
 
PRE-CON:
Don’t forget to sign up for pre-con! For just a small additional registration cost ($45) you will have the opportunity to attend one of four amazing pre-con sessions. Lunch will also be provided. Options are:
SESSION 1:
ASB Finance "Up Close," Presented by Marty Fortin, AWSP
Marty Fortin is considered one of the foremost experts on ASB law at best practices for schools in the State of Washington. He will bring his extensive knowledge and experience to this pre-conference offering. Click on the link on the WACA website for a brief synopsis of the topics to be covered.
SESSION 2:
Leadership Class Lessons & Resources, Presented by Susan Fortin, AWSP & Joe Fenbert, AWSP
Participate in hands-on activities and lessons that focus on leadership skills for life. Add these lessons to your leadership toolkit to use in class, retreats, after-school programs, advisory programs and more.
SESSION 3:
Character Strong, Presented By John Norlin - Director of Student Leadership and Community Involvement K-12 Sumner School District
This session will take you through an example year long plan to intentionally build character and a positive climate throughout your student body, staff, and community! Learn about instructional content, resources, activities, and strategies to make this happen. Bring your calendars, computers, and ideas of what you are doing at your school!
SESSION 4:
Engage. Captivate. Inspire., Presented By Scott Bachovich - Youth Motivational Speaker. http://scottbackovich.com/
 
Presenters: We need you!
We are always looking for people to share their ideas! So many of you have great ideas; now I encourage you to share them through a 10 minute meet the pro’s session or a 50 minute presentation.
This year we are especially hoping to add presentations that might be of interest to administrators and secretaries. If you are interested in presenting, but aren’t sure about a topic, please contact me!
 
Hall of Fame and Advisor of the Year Nominations:
Hall of Fame and Advisor of the Year nominations are available online now at wacaonline.org! Remember that we count on you for these nominations, so be sure to get yours in by December 1st.
 
If you are no longer working with leadership please let me know who I should be sending these emails to. Or if there is someone who should be added to my email contacts, please let me know.

Hello Area 7!
​
We are now down to just single digit days until the 2016 WACA Conference! I can’t wait! It's not too late to register for the conference or to present! We still need people to present during our Meet the Pros and Book the Pros sections. You can find the presenter application and all of the information you need to register on our website at http://www.wacaonline.org
 
I have also included a sneak peak into our WACA Book store (where books and other activities will be available for purchase) and our Throwback Thursday template in case you would like to come to the conference with your photo already done. If not, we will have cardstock copies for you to put up your photo when you arrive (more about this later in the email).
 
Here are a few last minute reminders for you:

What to Wear: Something I need to pack? Yes, but only for fun! During the conference, we often try and dress to the theme (Our own version of WACA spirit) Wednesday, come in whatever you would like. Thursday, because it is Sports themed, feel free to wear a team jersey or any sort of sports attire. Thursday evening, we have a banquet, so feel free to wear your spiffed up sports attire then as well! Friday is usually a day where we all get to represent our own school spirit. Pick a cool shirt that your school has designed to wear around and show off. ALSO! To complement the theme we are doing a fun “Throwback Thursday” activity. Feel free to bring any old sports pics (yes, of yourself!) from your younger years as an athlete or fan that we can put on display. We will have cardstock templates to attach your photos to and a place to write a little something for other delegates to enjoy. If you would rather, you can also bring a digital copy that we can post on our digital tag board during the conference. 
 
See you all next week!

Your WACA Area 7 Rep,
 
Amanda

Hi Area 7 Folks! 
Welcome back from your three day weekend!
 
Can you believe it is mid-January already?! I sure can’t. The good news is that the countdown to WACA 2016 is on!  As a reminder, the conference will be heldMarch 9-11, 2016 at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick, WA.  If you’re not certain what to expect, here is a link to the trailer for the conference:http://www.wacaonline.org/conference-2016.html
 
Conference: Registration is live for anyone planning on using a PO and for those using a credit card.  I don’t know about you, but I’ve already submitted my substitute request and travel documents, so don’t delay! I know many districts have sub shortages, so I would hate for you not to be able to get this awesome PD because you don’t have a sub.  Get your paperwork in soon – less than two months until the conference.
 
Two huge highlights of the conference will be our keynote speakers.  This year they are Stu Cabe (http://www.ovationcompany.com/) and Anthony Robles (http://anthonyrobles.com/).
 
Lodging: The official conference hotels are the Springhill Suites (newly opened and connected to the Convention Center - I stayed there last weekend for a pre-conference meeting and IT'S BEAUTIFUL!) and Hilton Garden Inn (within walking distance).  Both are accepting reservations for the conference at this time.  The rooms at the Springhill Suites are just as they sound, suites.  Several people will be able to share a room if that is of interest to you.  What a great way to save some money!  Additionally, rooms have been added at the Red Lion on Young St. (on the other side of roundabout from Springhill Suites).  Information about all hotels are on the WACA website.  Make sure to let agents know you are with the conference to get the conference rate.  Book your rooms soon to get the conference rate.  The hotels are only holding our block of rooms through the beginning of February.
 
Presenters: The secret sauce of our conference is our presenters, in other words…YOU.  If you have created an event, seen great success in a particular fundraising activity, or simply have a great classroom lesson, we want to see it!  We are in need of both 50-minute sessions and 10-minute Meet the Pros sessions and Books the Pros (sharing about a book/resource you use for activities).  I know how incredibly talented you all are, so please consider sharing your expertise with others!  If you’re interested, please go to http://www.wacaonline.org/presenter-application.html to submit a description of your workshop.
 

WACA Board: If you are interested in being a part of the WACA Board, there are several positions open this year – Technology Coordinator, Communications Coordinator, President-Elect, and Middle Level Representative.
 
Also, if you have a great Partner (vendor) you use in the area that you think might be interested in having a booth at the conference, please shoot me an email with their contact information.  We are always looking for new vendors and they get great exposure!
 
One last thing - if you know someone who should be receiving this information, please email me their address and I'll get them on the list. And, if you would like me to remove you from this list, please let me know. Also, if you would like more information about the conference (or you need me to convince why the conference is a good idea!) please let me know. So far we only have 3 peopleregistered and I would love for more of you to experience the conference!
 
You will be getting another email from me soon with even more specific details about the conference.  You are always welcome to email me if you have specific questions.
 
Have a great four day week!
 
Amanda St. Pierre
WACA Area 7 Representative

Hello Area 7

It is not too late to register for WACA 2014! 

Fantastic keynote speakers and quality sessions will make this conference great.  Your attendance will make this conference in Kennewick outstanding!

There are still rooms available for the conference rate at the Red Lion.

Hope to see you there,

Sue Fisk

Area 7 Representative