FASC Convention 2020 Registration Deadlines Convention Contacts

FASC Convention 2020 March 5-7, 2020 Leon High School 550 E Tennessee St, Tallahassee FL, 32308

Registration Deadlines On-time Registration: $175 per delegate or advisor (Postmarked by January 29, 2020) Late Registration: $195 per delegate or advisor (Postmarked by February 7, 2020)

Convention Contacts FASC Executive Director Dr. Melissa Sohn [email protected]

FASC Treasurer/Convention Host Leon High School Advisor: Josh Stewart [email protected] FASC Treasurer: Madeline Feiock [email protected]

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Registration Checklist Since we have a “once-in-a-high-schooler’s-lifetime” opportunity with the convention, we have chosen to set some limits on initial registration numbers. This is to allow all schools an opportunity to register and attend. The wait list should give flexibility and still provide schools with more delegates an opportunity to attend the convention on a first-come, first-served basis.

Review this checklist to ensure your FASC 2020 registration is complete. ❑ Make your hotel arrangements

❑ Email, fax, or mail all of the following registration forms and checks by January 29, 2020 to:

Mail: Leon High School (ATTN: SGA) 550 E Tennessee St Tallahassee FL, 32308 Email: [email protected]

● “FASC 2020 School Registration Form” and “Transportation Information” (copy must be received with check to be considered registered on-time) ● “FASC 2020 School Registration Form Itemized” (copy must be received with check to be considered registered on-time)

 The following must be received before start of convention: One “Advisor Registration Form” per advisor or chaperone attending One “Student Registration Form” per student attending with Copy of Insurance Card One “Delegate Convention Agreement Form” per student attending

❑ Register to present a Workshop (optional) If your school plans to present a workshop at FASC 2020, email Olivia Sordelet at [email protected] or Chelsey Riddle at [email protected] to receive info to fill out the online workshop presenter form.

❑ Complete “Declaration of Intent to Run”, if running for office If your school plans to run for an FASC Office at FASC 2020, please fill out the “Declaration of Intent to Run Form” and read the “Rules and Regulation” page on www.fasa.net. Forms must be submitted to Executive Director Dr. Sohn at [email protected] by Thursday, January 23, 2020. ❏ Nominate candidates for awards Specific Awards should be submitted to Executive Director Dr. Sohn at [email protected] by Thursday, January 16, 2020. These include Principal of the Year, Advisor of the Year, and Member of the Year (middle and high level).

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Leon H.S. Advisor, Josh Stewart, at [email protected]

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Conference Information

State Conference Overview All FASC members, middle and high school, are invited to attend. Delegates will attend general sessions, seminars and workshops designed to teach, motivate and inspire!

Conference Location/Date This year’s conference will be hosted in District One, Thursday, March 5 – Saturday, March 7, 2020. The host school is Leon High School in Tallahassee, Florida.

Number of Delegates  There is an initial limit of 12 student delegates per school for this year’s conference. Student delegates listed on the registration form over the 12 delegate limit will be added to a wait list, to a maximum of 20 student delegates. “Wait list” students will be considered after all on-time registrations have been received, and in the order that the school submitted its registration.  An exception will be made for schools running for state office or schools competing in the parliamentary procedure contest. These schools will be allowed an initial limit of 16 student delegates; additional students will be wait-listed to the maximum of 20.  Each delegation must be accompanied by an approved adult from their school.

Registrations / Refunds / Substitution All FASC event paperwork and payments are due by the event registration deadline of Jan. 29, 2020. A school is NOT registered until the event host receives the required delegation paperwork and payment. NO refunds will be issued after the event registration deadline of Jan. 29, 2020. A delegate may be substituted as long as the substitute has the proper paperwork completed and submitted to the host prior to the start of the FASC event. However, the substitute will receive the t-shirt size requested by the original delegate.

Hotel Reservations Each school is responsible for reserving accommodations at one of the hotels listed in the information packet. In order to receive the FASC Conference rate, you must tell the hotel that you are participating in the Florida Association of Student Councils (FASC) Leadership Conference. To ensure we will have enough housing, please release all unused rooms by February 12, 2020.

Meals All meals will be provided during the conference starting with dinner on Thursday, March 5, 2020. Delegates with special dietary needs must note their concerns on the school registration form and the delegate registration form and checklist. It is also advisable for delegates to bring their OWN refillable water bottle. There will be stations available to refill water bottles at all convention locations.

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FASC 2020 School Registration Form (This form must be e-mailed or faxed to [email protected] and payment received by 1/29/20, Late registrations must be e-mailed or faxed 850-922-5311 and payment postmarked, by 2/7/20)

School Name: ______Middle School __High School

School Mailing Address: ______

City: ______Zip Code: ______

School Phone #: ______School Fax #: ______

Primary Advisor’s Name: ______

Advisor’s Cell #: ______Email:______

Registration Forms and Payment: Must be sent electronically (via email scan or fax) and payment received by January 29, 2020. Late registrations must be sent electronically and payment received, by February 7, 2020. Number of Delegates: ______x $ 175.00 (195.00 After 1/29/20) = ______

Number of Advisors: ______x $ 175.00 (195.00 After 1/29/20) = ______

Total Due: $______Make Checks Payable to: Leon High School 550 E Tennessee St. ATTN: Josh Stewart/FASC Tallahassee, FL 32308

Transportation Information Method of Travel: ___ Car/Van ____Bus ____ Plane

Will you be using your own charter bus for transportation throughout the convention?* *If yes, then we will not provide transportation for your school and will provide you with directions for transportation. However, there will be an exception for Friday when Leon will provide buses between FSU and the Capitol area.

______Yes ______No

Will you need transportation to and from a conference hotel during the convention?** (Transportation will only be provided to conference hotels.)

______Yes ______No

**If yes, please give the name and address of your hotel Hotel Name: ______Hotel Address: ______

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FASC 2020 School Registration Form Itemized (This form must be e-mailed or faxed to [email protected] and payment received by 1/29/20, Late registrations must be e-mailed or faxed and payment postmarked, by 2/7/20)

Shaded area is for Waitlist Delegates - waitlist delegates do not need to send paperwork unless told to do so. Is your school running for state office or competing in the parliamentary procedure contest? (circle) YES NO

School Name: ______School Phone Number______Delegate Names Shirt Special Dietary Needs Student Insurance Delegate Size Vegetarian / Gluten Free / Registration Card Convention S/M/L/ other (be specific) Form Copy Agreement XL/2XL Form

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Advisors Advisor Form

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Advisor Registration Form (This form must be e-mailed or faxed to [email protected] and payment received by 1/29/20, Late registrations must be e-mailed or faxed 850-922-5311 and payment postmarked, by 2/7/20)

Please print legibly or type. This form is required for each Advisor participating in the 2020 Florida Association of Student Councils Association Convention.

First Name: ______Last Name: ______

School: ______

Address: ______

City: ______Zip Code: ______

School Phone: ______Mobile Phone: ______

Email: ______

Years you have been an Advisor: ______

Emergency Contact Information

Name: ______

Relationship: ______Phone #: ______

Special Health Concerns or allergies: ______

Special Dietary Concerns: ______

As the Student Council/SGA Advisor at ______School, I understand that I am responsible for all actions made by my students and myself. I understand that I am responsible for making sure that my students and I arrive on time to the convention and all activities taking place throughout the weekend. I am to ensure that my students follow all convention and hotel rues. I am also aware that I am responsible for registration of the group upon arrival at Leon High School and I am required to chaperone students to, from and during the convention.

______Advisor Signature Date

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STUDENT REGISTRATION FORM (This form must be e-mailed or faxed to [email protected] and payment received by 1/29/20, Late registrations must be e-mailed or faxed and payment postmarked, by 2/7/20)

Please print legibly. This form is REQUIRED for each student participating in the 2020 FASC Convention. Please fully complete this form; all information is vital in the event of an emergency.

School: ______FASC District: ______

First Name: ______Last Name: ______

DOB: _____/ ______/ ______(DD/MM/YYYY) Grade: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Address:______Number & Street City Zip

Parent/Guardian Name: ______Phone #1:______----- Phone #2:______

Alternate Emergency Contact: ______Phone #1:______----- Phone #2:______

Who is responsible for medical payments? ☐ Individual ☐ Insurance

Medical Insurance provider, if insured: ______Policy #: ______

Address:______Number & Street City Zip

IMPORTANT: ATTACH A COPY OF THE FRONT AND BACK OF THE INSURANCE CARD TO THIS FORM

Special health concerns or allergies: ______

Are you currently taking medication(s)? Y or N Medications: ______

Are there any prescription or non-prescription drugs that should NOT be administered? Y or N

List prohibited medications: ______

Special dietary concerns: ______

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FASC Delegate Convention Agreement Form (This form must be e-mailed or faxed to [email protected] and payment received by 1/29/20, Late registrations must be e-mailed or faxed and payment postmarked, by 2/7/20)

Delegate Name: ______School:______

PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT

My signature below indicates that I have read, understand, discussed with my parent/ guardian/ advisor/principal and agree to abide by all the rules regulations and expectations as outlined in The Conference Student Delegate Behavior & Responsibilities and the Conference Attire information page. I understand that a violation of any conference guideline or expectation contained in either of these documents or communicated to me at the conference by an adult advisor or host school officially may result in my parents, my home school advisor, and principal being notified and/or my being sent home at my parent’s/guardian’s expense.

______Delegate Signature Date

______Parent Signature Date

PHOTOGRAPHS/VIDEO RECORDING MEDIA RELEASE

By allowing my child to attend the 2020 FASC Convention, I give my permission, understand and acknowledge that he/she may be photographed, video-taped, or audio-taped and indicated by name. Such photographs and tapes will be used only for the purpose of promoting FASC as a leadership organization through the association’s newsletter, brochures, websites, and print media.

______Delegate Signature Date

______Parent Signature Date

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Convention Delegate Behavior & Responsibility, and Convention Attire

The FASC Convention is an opportunity for student leaders to gather for the purpose of meeting other student leaders, hearing quality speakers/ presenters, sharing ideas, and enhancing their leadership skills by actively participating in all convention sessions and experiencing the hospitality of the host school and the community in which it is located. The FASC is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every participant, student or adult, so everyone will have an enjoyable time and have a positive convention experience. The following guidelines have been established to communicate the expectations for delegate behavior prior to the convention. The following guidelines have been established to communicate the expectations for delegate behavior prior to the convention.

GENERAL GUIDELINES: 1. Attend all convention sessions at the designated times and places. Once the convention begins and until it ends, delegates cannot deviate from the stated schedule with alternative plans, or visit relatives or friends in the area. 2. Respect the rights and safety of others. Students exhibiting irresponsible behavior that endangers the health, safety, or welfare of themselves or others will be sent home immediately at their expense and their school’s administration will be notified. Students are expected to demonstrate respect toward other students, advisors, presenters, and guests. Always display the appropriate mode of behavior of any student council position. 3. The following will NOT be allowed during presentations unless otherwise specified: frivolous cell phone use (i.e. – texting, social media, gaming, etc.). Since delegates will be occupied throughout the convention, advisors should be called if a student needs to be contacted. 4. Understand the use of alcohol, tobacco, any school-banned substances, or illegal drugs are strictly prohibited. Any student found in possession or under the influence of any illegal/school-banned substance will be expelled from the convention and turned over to his or her advisor. The student will be sent home without delay at his/her expense. A FASC representative will notify both the student’s principal and parents of the infraction. Law enforcement will be notified if a delegate violates any civil or criminal laws. 5. No food or drink is allowed in general sessions, except bottled water. 6. Stay in only safe, supervised environments. Unsupervised students may not leave the convention at any time. No “weapons” of any kind are permitted. 7. Respect the property of others. Students are not to take objects from convention areas or any other property or venue that is visited. Theft and vandalism will not be tolerated. 8. Acknowledge that all advisors at the FASC convention are authority figures and are to be treated as such.

CONFERENCE DRESS POLICY: All delegates must dress appropriately for a leadership conference throughout the event. We plan for FASC 2020 to be a tasteful event and we expect all delegates to dress accordingly. In light of this, please follow the guidelines below about conference.

On the second day of the convention, conference delegates will be at the Florida Capitol and Florida State University. To ensure proper attire, we will provide a polo for the delegate to wear, and it is mandatory to wear appropriate and professional bottoms (See page 12 for Capitol attire).

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Capitol Delegate Behavior & Responsibility

The FASC 2020 Convention provides opportunities for students to experience state government work and other attractions at the state capitol. The FASC is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every participant, student or adult, so everyone will have an enjoyable time and have a positive capitol experience. The following guidelines have been established by Florida’s Capitol Complex to ensure proper behavior and expectations prior to the convention.

CAPITOL GUIDELINES: Please remember that the Capitol is a working building. To ensure a pleasant and safe Capitol experience, please advise your group of the following guidelines:

1. Respect should be shown to the Welcome Center staff and visitors 2. Visitors should be respectful of the Capitol and Welcome Center property by not touching furnishings, paintings or statues 3. Restroom breaks should be taken before your scheduled tour time begins. Restrooms are located on every floor of the Capitol. 4. Teachers and adult supervisors are responsible for the discipline and safety of their students throughout the tour. 5. When the group is moving around the Capitol, it is important to do so in a quiet and orderly fashion. Students should not run in the Capitol public areas, hallways or stairwells. They should not lean over any balcony railing. In order to minimize hallway and stairwell congestion, the group should stay to the right and in single file. Jumping in the stairwells is not acceptable. 6. Students will be invited by the tour guide to touch those items in the Capitol that are touchable. 7. Noise must be kept to a minimum. All conversation should be kept at whisper level. 8. Groups that are excessively noisy or rowdy, disruptive and/or disrespectful will have their tour terminated with the possibility of the group being requested to leave the Capitol. 9. Food, gum, beverages and the use of electronic devices such as earphones or cellular phones are not permitted while on tour. 10. No storage is available for groups to leave belongings, lunches, ice chests, etc. Plans should be made for the retrieval of these items from the bus or other vehicles. 11. Cameras are allowed in the Capitol tour area. While in a chamber, viewing the gallery area, visitors are not allowed to use flash to photograph the Legislature. However, students who have cameras that will function with available light may photograph the House and Senate chambers. 12. Because of the nature of the Capitol, there will be times when certain areas will have limited access. Also, security procedures may be modified from time to time. Group members should do their best not to violate procedures and create an unpleasant situation.

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LEGISLATIVE SESSION GUIDELINES:

The Florida Legislature normally convenes its annual regular session on the first Monday after the first Tuesday in March. In even-numbered years, the Legislature can move this date forward. Regular session lasts for 60 consecutive days. Special sessions can last up to 20 days and are convened at the request of the Governor or Joint Proclamation by the Speaker of the House and the Senate President. If you or your group wishes to observe the Legislature after the completion of the tour, please refer to the following guidelines:

1. Gallery seating is limited, and availability is dependent upon the length of the daily session and the number of visitors seeking admittance. 2. Teachers who wish to visit the viewing gallery of the House or Senate chambers should inform the staff outside the galleries and notify them of the number of students in their group. It may be necessary to wait before entering. 3. Once inside, most groups have 15 minutes to observe the lawmakers in action. 4. Students should be reminded that important state business is being conducted in each chamber. 5. All visitors to the galleries must remain seated and quiet and may not applaud. 6. All phones, pagers and other electronic devices must be turned off before entering the gallery. 7. No one is allowed to lean over the gallery railing from the first row. 8. Flash photography is not allowed in the gallery.

SUPREME COURT GUIDELINES:

1. No food or drinks are allowed in the courtroom. 2. All visitors will pass through a metal detector. 3. Groups visiting the court should arrive a few minutes prior to their scheduled tour to accommodate these procedures. 4. No guns, knives or other items construed as a weapon are allowed in the building.

MUSEUM GUIDELINES:

1. FOOD, BEVERAGES, GUM, RUNNING, SHOUTING, and RECKLESS BEHAVIOR are not permitted in the Museum. Visitors who violate these rules will be asked to leave. 2. Signage and Museum staff will indicate objects that can be touched. Everything else can only be observed, admired, and discussed. 3. Photography is allowed except in areas where “No Photography” signs are posted. 4. Students and their chaperones must stay together at all times.

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DELEGATE/ADVISOR ATTIRE Thursday: School SGA shirts with pants Friday: Dress pants or dress skirts (khakis, black, gray, or navy) and convention polos Saturday: Pants and convention T-shirts ● NO SHORTS – AT ALL – THE ENTIRE WEEKEND ● NO sagging pants, or those with rips, tears or holes ● NO midriff shirts or cut-off shirts. Shirts and pants, etc. must “meet in the middle” ● Conference t-shirts may not be altered in any way until after the conference ends ● NO hats/caps worn inside buildings ● NO bare feet at any time ● NO leggings, yoga pants, or workout wear ● Skirts and dresses must meet the knee ● Hoodies, jackets, and other cold-weather outerwear may be worn as long as the student’s lanyard is visible CAPITOL ATTIRE On the second day of the convention, conference delegates will be at the Florida Capitol and Florida State University. To ensure proper attire, we will provide a polo for the delegate to wear, and it is MANDATORY to wear appropriate and professional bottoms. ● Pants include long khaki, black, navy, or gray dress pants, BUT NOT JEANS – AT ALL - NONE ● Girls may wear khaki, black, navy, or gray skirts that come to at least the crease in the back of the knee ● No flip flops, shorts, or jeans may be worn

STAGE ATTIRE Anyone who appears on stage as a candidate, must be dressed in business attire. Please consider the tightness of your attire before wearing it on stage. On stage attire guidelines are as follows: ● Girls- skirts must come to at least the crease in the back of the knee. ● Dresses, shirts, tops must have sleeves ● Guys must wear dress pants, and dress shirt with tie, or a Polo ● Pants must not sag ● No flip flops or tennis shoes on stage ● No shorts or jeans *Candidate skits/ talent show must follow conference attire with an exception to stage attire.

TALENT SHOW ATTIRE GUIDELINES: 1. Outfits must be approved before going on stage 2. Clothes must stay on the body at all times.

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HOTEL ETIQUETTE: 1. Be courteous to other hotel guests and honor their privacy and need for rest. 2. Respect the property of others. Students are not to take objects from hotel rooms, convention areas or any other property visited. 3. Delegates must obey the rules of hotel facilities. 4. Do not throw anything out of windows or over balconies. 5. Do not run in the hallways or slam doors. 6. Noise should be kept at a low, reasonable volume inside and outside of the room. 7. Individuals are responsible for damage to any hotel property or furnishings and are financially responsible for its repair or replacement. 8. The hotel facilities have the right to ask a delegate to leave.

**SECURITY CHECKS ON FRIDAY** To ensure the safety of all participants, FASC advisors / delegates will go through multiple security checks on Friday at different facilities. FASC MUST follow directions at all times to allow the safety procedures to be accurate and swift. 1. All advisors and delegates MUST only carry the FASC provided draw string bag. 2. The following items will be the ONLY items permitted through security a. Convention Lanyard with name tag – MANDATORY to wear b. Refillable water bottle with lid that completely seals closed c. FASC convention snack pack – provided d. Convention agenda / schedule e. Pen / pencil f. Cell phone g. Personal hygiene items

Any other items in the bag at the time of security checks will be deposited in the trash.

2020 FASC Workshop Presenter Sign-Up Information

To register your workshop, or if you have any questions, please contact the FASC Vice President School, Royal Palm Beach High School.

Chelsey Riddle at [email protected] (advisor)

or Olivia Sordelet at [email protected] (student)

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FASC Awards Program The Florida Association of Student Councils Awards Program was developed by and continues to be administered by the Florida Association of Student Council Advisors. Please review the information below for award categories and applications.

Rules, explanations and the necessary forms for the Medallion Council Award, the Mitzy Treadway Project of the Year Award, the FASC Speech Contest and the Eric Bailey Parliamentary Procedure contest and Technology for both middle and high schools can be found in the FASC Awards Packet. Members can gain access to the rules and forms for the Council of Merit Awards, Advisor of the Year, Principal of the Year and Middle School and High School Members of the Year by scrolling down to those awards on the page. The awards packet for middle and high school can be found online at www.fasa.net

The FASC Speech Contest All member schools at the state convention are eligible to enter the FASC Speech Contest. There will be a middle school winner and a high school winner. Each member school may enter one student. Each student will be expected to deliver a 4-5-minute prepared speech using the conference theme as the topic. The student will deliver the speech in front of a panel of judges and no spectators except for the student’s advisor will be allowed during the judging. The winners will deliver their speech to the FASC convention at the awards ceremony.

The Eric Bailey Parliamentary Procedure Contest This award is named after one of Florida’s legendary student council advisors, Eric Bailey, from Palm Beach County. All member schools at the state convention are eligible to enter the Eric Bailey Parliamentary Procedure Contest. The contest consists of two parts: (1) a team demonstration of parliamentary procedure knowledge and (2) a questioning of team members to determine their individual knowledge of parliamentary procedure. Teams will consist of 4-6 students. The team of students will demonstrate their knowledge of parliamentary procedure by demonstrating three abilities in a mock meeting; and each member will be asked one oral question. The possible abilities and questions are included in the awards packet. There will be one winner. In this contest there is no differentiation between a middle and high school team.

The Council of Merit Award Unlike the previous awards, a school does not have to attend the FASC state convention to apply for this award, any FASC member middle or high school may be named an FASC Council of Merit by completing the Council of Merit application and submitting it by the April deadline. There are separate requirements and forms for middle and high schools. Award certificates will be mailed to recipient schools prior to the end of the school year.

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Individual Awards

Unlike the previous awards, the following awards are presented to individuals who are nominated by their school’s student councils.

FASC Principal of the Year Due on or before January 16, 2020 to [email protected] Any FASC member school may nominate its principal for the award of FASC Principal of the Year. No information is required directly from the principal so the nomination can remain secret until the nominating council is ready to announce it. The nominee should show support for student activities in general and for student council in particular. The recipient of this award will be presented a plaque at the FASC state convention.

FASC Advisor of the Year Due on or before January 16, 2020 to [email protected] Any FASC member school may nominate its student council/student government advisor for the award of FASC Advisor of the Year. No information is required directly from the advisor so the nomination and winner can remain secret until it is announced at the state convention. Nominations are to be submitted to the Executive Director who will facilitate the selection process. Past recipients of this award who are still active student council advisors will form the selection committee. The recipient of this award will be Florida’s nominee for the Warren E Shull Advisor of the Year award presented by the NASC.

FASC Member of the Year Due on or before January 16, 2020 to [email protected] There are two FASC Member of the Year awards, one for High School and one for Middle School. In order to receive this award a student must be a member of his/her student council, be nominated by his/her school’s student council and be present at the FASC state Convention. The FASC Members of the Year are selected from the nominees by the current student officers of the FASC.

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FASC Declaration of Intent to Run Due on or before January 23, 2020 email to Dr. Sohn at [email protected]

This form must be received by the state Executive Director thirty (30) calendar days prior to the first day of the annual state convention.

This form indicates a school’s desire to seek the office of President, Vice-president or Secretary. The FASC Treasurer is selected by the district in which the convention will be held; however, the FASC Treasurer school will still complete this form and submit to the executive director to be filed. Please review this information prior to declaring your school’s candidacy. All delegates from a candidate school must attend all candidate meetings, follow the FASC candidacy rules, host school’s candidacy rules, and any rules regarding displays, etc. imposed by the hotel.

I, (Please Print or Type) ______(Student Name)

Representing, ______(School) indicate our intent to seek the FASC Office of ______(Position Being Sought)

FASC District:______Campaign Platform ______

School Address: ______

School Telephone: ______

School Facsimile: ______

Advisor’s Name: ______

Advisor’s E-mail: ______

The following signatures indicate the school’s approval:

Student Council President: ______

Student Council Advisor: ______

Principal or designee: ______

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FASC RULES FOR CANDIDATE SCHOOLS There will be no formal campaigning until the completion of the Candidate Meeting which will be held prior to the Opening General Session of the FASC Convention. Formal campaigning is defined as any on-site visual display of campaign material at any conference location. This will be done to make it fair to all schools running for an office. Candidate schools with the entire delegation must bring all campaign materials to the Candidates Meeting for approval by the current FASC President, Parliamentarian, and Executive Director. Any campaign material that is not brought to the meeting and is not approved will NOT be acceptable and can result in disqualification. Leon will also provided directions Everything approved can be hung and distributed after the meeting.

BANNERS/POSTERS Each school is allowed a maximum of ten (10) posters and three (3) banners. Banners may be no larger than three (3) feet by seven (7) feet (3x7). Posters may be no larger than 22 inches by 28 inches (22x28). Use painters tape or easily removable adhesive to hang banners, posters, and signs.

HANDOUTS Any items that are not self-adhesive (i.e. stickers) may be handed out. This includes items such as candy, buttons, flyers, balloons, beads, etc. There is no limit to the number of these items. NOISE MAKERS OF ANY KIND AND DOOR HANGERS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.

SPEECHES/PRESENTATIONS Each school must prepare for three campaign speeches/presentations. ● The first speech will be a maximum of one (1) minute long and will be given at the Opening General Session. It will be an INTRODUCTION speech only. No nomination or second is required. ● The second speech/presentation will be a maximum of five (5) minutes long. In this presentation, candidate schools may use props and materials with a maximum of 10 student delegates participating in the skit. This will be previewed during the candidates meeting. The approved presentation may not be altered in any way afterwards. The presentation preview must include all materials and props including outfits / clothes to be worn during the presentation. There will be a maximum of one (1) minute for set up. Pre-recorded video presentations are to be no more than 50% (2 minutes 30 seconds) of the allotted time. ● The third speech will be a maximum of two (2) minutes long and will be given immediately prior to voting. The speech must be given by the student who will be representing the candidate school if the school wins the election.

SKIT CONTENT: Campaign presentations, signs and materials are to be in good taste and consist of information about the candidate. All presentations are to be “G” rated. Any reference to sex, drugs, alcohol, or off-color remarks or actions will result in immediate disqualification of the school. There is to be now throwing, distributing, or passing out of items during the campaign presentation. Presentations are to deal with the school’s ability to successfully carry out the duties of the office they are seeking. All campaigning must be positive. Negative campaigning about the opposition will not be tolerated.

Students officially representing current officer schools at the convention may not take part in any of the speeches or presentations.

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Candidates for state office will be disqualified if: 1. Candidate school delegation is not in attendance at role call at the beginning of candidates meeting 2. Any campaign materials are displayed or handed out that have not been approved at the candidates meeting 3. Any campaign materials are handed out on behalf of a candidate school from another school which are not approved at the candidates meeting 4. Campaign materials are displayed in unauthorized areas 5. More than the maximum allowable number of posters and banners are displayed 6. Campaign materials, including banners, posters and handouts are not taken down or cleaned up thirty (30) minutes prior to the session in which voting is scheduled 7. Any of the rules or regulations are violated

All candidate schools are responsible for educating their campaign workers with regard to the rules and the consequences of violating those rules.

The entire delegation from the candidate school must attend the candidates meeting scheduled for the first day of the convention.

The convention host school has the right to establish additional rules regarding the areas where materials may be displayed and how those materials are adhered to walls, windows, etc. These additional rules will be published in the convention Registration material.

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FASC 2020 Official Hotels

Group Name: “FASC 2020” or “FASC 2020 Leadership Convention” Cut-off Date-all remaining rooms will be released from block rates: February 13, 2020 at 5:00pm **ALL THESE HOTELS OFFER COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST AND WIFI**

1. Four Points Sheraton Tallahassee (SOLD OUT CURRENTLY) 40 rooms $139 per room, per night (2 Double beds per room, max 4 occupants per room) Address: 316 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL, 32301 Phone: 850-422-4202 Fax : 850-422-0067 Concessions: Hotel will provide the following concessions included in your room block rate: • Complimentary Internet in guest rooms • Complimentary self-parking • Complimentary bus parking – Customer MUST notify Hotel with an itinerary • Breakfast included in rate for up to four people in a room – in complimentary meeting space Check-in/Check-out: Check in time is 3:00PM and check out time is 12:00PM. Hotel will make every effort to accommodate requests, but cannot guarantee an early check in or late departure.

2. Courtyard Tallahassee Downtown/Capitol 45 rooms $130 per room, per night (2 Queen or King with pullout, max 4 persons per room) Address: 1018 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL, 32301-4540 Phone: (850) 222-8822 Concessions: ● Breakfast included Check-in/Check-out: Check-in time for all rooms is 3:00 p.m. and check-out time is 11:00am.

3. Courtyard by Marriott Tallahassee North 30 rooms $139 per room, per night (2 Queens or King with sofa, max 4 occupants per room) Address: 1972 Raymond Diehl Road Tallahassee, FL 32308 Phone: 850-422-0600 FAX 850-422-0550 Concessions: ● Hot breakfast included Check-in/Check-out: Check-in time for all rooms is 3:00 p.m. and check-out time is 12:00 noon.

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4. Residence Inn by Marriott Tallahassee North 20 rooms $139 per room, per night (Studio or 1 bedroom – king and pullouts, max 4 persons per room) Address: 1880 Raymond Diehl Road Tallahassee, FL 32308 Phone: 850-422-0093 FAX: 850-422-058 Concessions: ● Hot breakfast included Check-in/Check-out: Check-in time for all rooms is 3:00 p.m. and check-out time is 12:00 noon.

5. Comfort Suites Tallahassee 20 Rooms $119 per room, per night (10 – 2 queen, 10- King/Pullout; 4 per room, extra persons $10 per night) Complimentary Hot Breakfast and Wifi Included Address: 1026 Apalachee Pkwy. Tallahassee, FL 32301 Phone: (850) 216-0558

6. Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton, Tallahassee Capitol / University 20 Rooms at $150 per room, per night (two queen beds, 4 persons per room) Hot Breakfast and Wifi Booking Link: http://group.hamptoninn.com/fafc Address: 824 Railroad Ave. Tallahassee, FL 32310 Phone: 850-692-7135 Office Fax: 850-692-7160 Email: [email protected]

7. Seven Hills Suites North Tallahassee 40 Rooms at $89 per room, per night (most are two queen rooms, some are king/sofa; 4 per room) 10 Suites at $109 per room, per night (sleeps 5 or 6) Complimentary Hot Breakfast and Wifi Included Address: 2735 North Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32303 Phone: 850-354-8814 Fax: 850-354-8542 Email: [email protected] Group Code: SGOV Last Day to Book: Feb. 5

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8. Baymont Inn and Suites Central (FYI - these are NOT interior access rooms) 50 rooms at $89 per room, per night (most are two queen rooms, some are king/sofa; 4 per room) Complimentary Hot Breakfast and Wifi Included Address: 2850 Apalachee Pkwy Tallahassee, FL 32301 Phone: 850-878-5099 Fax: 850-878-6665 Email: [email protected] Group Code: SGOV Last Day to Book: Feb. 5

We are working on booking a couple more hotels, if/when these are full. Any others probably will be at, or higher than, the already secured rates at the hotels listed above.

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FASC 2020 TENTATIVE Schedule

THURSDAY, March 5th Leon High School - 550 E Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32308 2:15pm – 3:30pm Candidate School Mandatory Meeting @ Gym 3:30pm – 4:30pm Skit Previews @ Gym

4:15pm – 6:30pm Registration @ Auditorium / Carnival @ Field / Advisor Hospitality @ Media Center 4:15pm – 6:30pm Medallion and project notebook submissions (advisors only) @ Media Center 4:45pm – 6:15pm Dinner Served on the field 5:15pm – 6:30pm Advisor Dinner in the Media Center 5:45pm – 6:30pm Advisor Meeting (Eat, Greet, and Meet!)

6:45pm – 7:15pm District Meetings 7:15pm – 7:30pm Travel/Transition/Hype time in the in gym 7:30pm – 9:55pm Opening Session 7:30pm – 7:35pm Welcome (Madeline, Ethan, special greeting from LHS) @ Gym 7:35pm – 7:40pm Color Guard (JROTC), Pledge, National Anthem 7:40pm – 7:50pm Dr. Mel and Dr. Mixon 7:50pm – 7:55pm Madeline welcomes and introduces principal, board members, superintendent 7:55pm – 7:57pm Principal Epting greets 7:58pm – 8:00pm Superintendent Hanna greets 8:00pm – 8:05pm Entertainment 8:05pm – 8:15pm Candidate Speeches (FASC exec board) 8:15pm – 8:25pm Entertainment 8:25pm – 8:27pm Megan Steele introduces Key Note Kyle Scheele 8:27pm – 9:40pm Key Note Speaker 9:40pm – 9:50pm Special instructions for Friday 9:50pm – 9:55pm Closing Remarks by FASC Executive Board 9:55pm – 10:15pm Advisors pick up snack boxes from Main Lobby and take to students outside 10:30pm Board busses and depart for hotels 11:00pm Curfew for students

FRIDAY, March 6th @FSU University Club - 403 Stadium Drive, Building B, Tallahassee, FL 32306 @Capitol - 400 S Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399 @Leon High School - 550 E Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32308

ALL GROUPS 7:30am Board Buses from Hotels 7:40am Buses Leave for FSU 8:00am – 8:30am Check-In @ FSU University Center Club 8:30am – 9:00am Whole Group Opening of General Session in Stadium

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GROUP 1 STAY AT FSU 9:00am – 9:15am Travel time 9:15am – 11:30am Activities and Tours at FSU 9:15am – 10:15am Seminar / Tour 10:15am – 10:30am Travel 10:30am – 11:30am Seminar / Tour 11:30am – 12:20pm Lunch (switch)

12:30pm – 1:00pm Buses head to the Capitol and drop off in groups; groups head to locations 1:00pm – 1:15pm Travel to location as a group 1:15pm – 4:45pm Activities/tours around Capitol complex 1:15pm – 2:15pm Seminar / Educational Tour 2:15pm – 2:30pm Travel 2:30pm – 3:30pm Seminar / Educational Tour 3:30pm – 3:45 pm Travel 3:45pm – 4:45pm Seminar / Educational Tour

4:45pm – 5:30pm Exit Capitol, board buses, and return to Leon H.S. 5:30pm – 6:20pm Dinner at Leon 6:20pm – 6:30pm Travel to Gym for Longest Table Activity 6:30pm – 7:15pm Longest Table Activity

GROUP 2 GO IMMEDIATELY TO CAPITOL 9:00am – 9:30am board buses and Travel to Capitol and get to locations 9:30am – 11:45am Activities and Tours at Capitol complex 9:30am – 10:30am Seminar/Educational Tour 10:30am – 10:45am Travel 10:45am – 11:45am Seminar / Educational Tour

11:45am – 12:15pm board buses and Travel to FSU for lunch 12:15pm – 1:10pm Lunch (switch) at UCC 1:10pm – 1:15pm Travel to/Meet at areas 1:15pm – 3:30pm Seminars and Tours at FSU 1:15pm – 2:15pm Seminar / Tours 2:15pm – 2:30pm Travel 2:30pm – 3:30pm Seminar / Tours

3:30pm – 4:00pm Leave FSU, Board Buses, and head back to Leon H.S. 4:00pm – 7:15pm Activities and Dinner at Leon 4:00pm – 5:00pm Seminar in Auditorium 5:00pm – 5:15pm Travel Time to Field 5:15pm – 6:15pm Idea Swap Shop @ The Field / Old Gym 6:15pm – 6:25pm Travel time to Dinner 6:30pm – 7:15pm Dinner

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ALL GROUPS 7:15pm – 7:25pm Travel time to District Meetings / All Advisors judging projects report to MC 7:25pm – 7:45pm District Meetings* 7:45pm – 7:55pm Transition to Gym 7:55pm – 8:00pm Countdown Timer/Fun/Music! In gym 8:00pm - 10:00pm General Session 8:00pm – 8:08pm Welcome / Intro 8:08pm – 8:13pm Entertainment 8:14pm – 8:15pm Megan Steele introduces Reggie Dabbs 8:15pm – 9:15pm Keynote Speaker 9:15pm – 9:20pm Entertainment 9:20pm – 10:00pm Candidate Skits 10:00pm – 10:20pm Advisors pick up snack boxes from Main Lobby and take to students outside 10:20pm Board buses and depart for hotels

SATURDAY, MARCH 7th Leon High School - 550 E Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32308

8:00am Board busses for Leon High School 8:30am – 10:05am General Session @ Gym 8:30am Advisors Conclude Project judging @ Media Center 8:30am – 8:35am Energizers 8:35am – 8:40am Greeting by Ethan, Madeline, and FASC Executive Board / Leon SGA 8:40am – 8:55am Entertainment 8:55am – 8:57am Megan Steele introduce Key Note Cara Filler 8:57am – 10:00am Key Note Speaker 10:00am – 10:05am Special instructions (Madeline)

10:05am – 10:15am Transition to Workshops (snacks in first workshop) Speech and Parli Pro / Judges Report to Locations

10:15am – 1:10pm Workshops, Seminars, and Lunch Rotations GROUP 2 10:15am – 10:40am Workshop A (Group 2) 10:40am – 10:45am Transition 10:45am – 11:10am Workshop B (Group 2) 11:10am – 11:15am Transition 11:15am – 12:10pm Lunch (Group 2) 12:10pm – 12:15pm Transition 12:15pm – 1:05pm Seminar (Group 2) in AUD

GROUP 1 10:15pm – 11:15pm Seminar (Group 1) in AUD. 11:15pm– 11:20pm Transition 11:20pm – 11:45pm Workshop A (Group 1) 11:45pm – 11:50pm Transition 11:50am – 12:15pm Workshop B (Group 1) 12:15pm – 12:20pm Transition 12:20pm – 1:10pm Lunch (Group 1)

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ALL GROUPS 1:05 – 1:15pm Transition to gym 1:15 – 4:25pm General Session 1:15pm – 1:20pm Entertainment 1:20pm – 1:26pm Ethan Presentation of State Projects 1:27pm – 1:29pm Megan Steele introduce Key Note Zach Gowen 1:30pm – 2:25pm Key Note Speaker 2:25pm – 2:30pm Special instructions FASC Executive Board 2:30pm – 3:10pm Candidate Speeches 3:10pm – 3:40pm Voting 3:40pm – 4:10pm Talent Show 4:10pm – 4:25pm Runoff Voting If necessary

ALL GROUPS 4:25pm – 4:50pm School Reflection time in Classrooms 4:50pm – 4:55pm Travel/Transition

GROUP 2 4:55pm – 5:45pm Dinner 5:45pm – 5:55pm Transition to gym 5:55pm – 6:55pm Longest Table Activity in Gym

GROUP 1 4:55pm – 5:50pm Seminar in Auditorium 5:50pm – 6:00pm Travel to dinner 6:00pm – 6:50pm Dinner 6:50pm – 7:00pm Transition to gym for final session

ALL GROUPS 7:00pm – 9:30pm Final General Session / Awards 7:00pm – 7:05pm Welcome Intro FASC exec board 7:05pm – 8:05pm Awards 8:05pm – 8:15pm Outgoing Officers Final Words 8:15pm – 8:25pm Installation of New FASC 2021 Officers 8:25pm – 8:27pm Megan Steele introduces Key Note Harriet Turk 8:27pm – 9:20pm Key Note Speaker and Candle-Lighting Ceremony 9:20pm – 9:30pm Closing remarks and Adjournment

9:30pm – 10:00pm Pizza on The Hill 9:45pm – 10:30pm DJ Dance Party in Gym

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