What happened to September? I hope this missive finds you happy, healthy and energetic! The WACA Board met in mid-September to start planning for our "Gone Fishing for Great Ideas" Conference:
WHEN: March 15th, 16th and 17th of 2017
WHERE: the Hilton in Vancouver, Washington (one quick trip down the I-5 corridor).
WHY: We have some great events planned! This conference is not to be missed!
REGISTRATION:
For you early birds - Registration opens online today! Register at wacaonline.org this week. When you fill out the registration form, you will notice vegetarian and gluten-free meal options. Please mark your selection accurately as you will be provided with the meals you selected at the conference.
PRE-CON:
When you register for the conference, don’t forget to sign up for a pre-conference session! For just a small additional registration cost ($45), you will have the opportunity to attend one of three amazing pre-con sessions, and lunch will also be provided. Options are:
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.
ADVISOR CERTIFICATION:
Adviser Certification application is up and ready to go! A number of people have already submitted their applications, and we will award certificates at the conference in March. Contact Tim Turner, the Certification Coordinator, with any questions you may have.
AREA 1 REPRESENTATIVE NOMINATIONS:
Have you ever thought about being the AREA 1 REPRESENTATIVE? This could be your year! Nominations will be open during the convention.
FINALLY:
If you no longer want to get emails pertaining to WACA, please send me an email and I will take you off my list. If you know someone that should be getting emails about WACA, please forward this email to them or send me their email address.
AREA 1 People ROCK!
WHEN: March 15th, 16th and 17th of 2017
WHERE: the Hilton in Vancouver, Washington (one quick trip down the I-5 corridor).
WHY: We have some great events planned! This conference is not to be missed!
REGISTRATION:
For you early birds - Registration opens online today! Register at wacaonline.org this week. When you fill out the registration form, you will notice vegetarian and gluten-free meal options. Please mark your selection accurately as you will be provided with the meals you selected at the conference.
PRE-CON:
When you register for the conference, don’t forget to sign up for a pre-conference session! For just a small additional registration cost ($45), you will have the opportunity to attend one of three amazing pre-con sessions, and 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 and 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: Creating Culture That Works, presented by Scott Backovich - Youth Motivational Speaker
Get in fast! In this session, we will cover student engagement as a hands-on model, backed by data and proven in schools all across the country. Want to know how the best schools in America are formed? Come in and learn the model for yourself! What if I told you that school spirit doesn’t have to be loud or crazy? What if the purpose of dances, rallies, and assemblies wasn’t to gain massive attendance, but to establish something even greater? Most importantly, what if I told you that the entire process of building a positive and inclusive community in your school could be boiled down to ONE system?
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.
ADVISOR CERTIFICATION:
Adviser Certification application is up and ready to go! A number of people have already submitted their applications, and we will award certificates at the conference in March. Contact Tim Turner, the Certification Coordinator, with any questions you may have.
AREA 1 REPRESENTATIVE NOMINATIONS:
Have you ever thought about being the AREA 1 REPRESENTATIVE? This could be your year! Nominations will be open during the convention.
FINALLY:
If you no longer want to get emails pertaining to WACA, please send me an email and I will take you off my list. If you know someone that should be getting emails about WACA, please forward this email to them or send me their email address.
AREA 1 People ROCK!