We’re looking forward to another fantastic Teen Leadership Conference. If you have any questions or need additional information along the way, please don’t hesitate to reach out to any one member of your Regional Leadership Team. We look forward to seeing you in Nashville!
Introduction 2
2013-2014 Teen Conference Goals 4
2013-2014 Southeastern Region Teen Officers 5
2013 – 2014 Southeastern Region Appointed Teen Officers 6
2013 – 2014 Teen Communication Board 7
2013 – 2014 Teen Advisory Board 7
Regional Teen Leadership Committees and Duties 8
2014 Teen Committees Charge 8
Rules and Regulations Committee 8
Foundation 8
Theme 9
Teen Leadership Conference Purpose and Objectives 9
Purpose 10
Objectives 10
Eligibility Requirements for Teen Attendees 10
Historical Teen Leadership Conference Themes 1957 – 2014 10
2014 Teen Conference Highlights 14
Teen Conference Registration Highlights 14
Teen Conference Registration Fees and Deadlines 16
2014 Teen Conference Lodging Fees (Includes Tax) 16
Teen Conference Refund Policy 17
Registration Option Overview 17
Teen Conference Registration Process 18
Registration 18
Conference Registration 19
Lodging Accomodations 19
Teen Conference Registration 20
How to make a hotel reservation 21
How to make a GAYLORD hotel reservation 21
How to make a SHERATON hotel reservation 22
Lead Teen Sponsor Roles and Responsibilities in Lodging Process 23
Support Resources For Registration and Lodging Process 24
Teen Conference 2014 - Workshops 26
Workshop Descriptions – Session I (Choose One) 26
Workshop Descriptions – Session II (Choose One) 28
2014 TEEN COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT 29
Preparing for Teen Conference 29
Chapter Leadership 30
Lead Teen Sponsor 30
Teen Chaperones 31
Role of a Teen Conference Chapter Delegate 35
Teens 35
Conference Arrival and Departure 36
Upon Arrival 36
Upon Departure 36
Conference Dress Code 37
Opening/Closing Ceremony, Leadership Luncheon, Plenary Sessions & Workshops 37
Dinners & Teen Dances 38
Step and Talent Show and Friday Night Dance 38
Senior Outing, Sports/Games Day, Community Service 38
Senior Gala 39
Teen Conference Dress Code Recap 39
Teen Conference Conduct 40
In the Hotel Halls 40
Restaurants 40
Plenary Sessions and Workshops 40
Curfew 41
Off-Site and On-Site Visitation 41
Hotel Rooms 41
Teen Dances 41
General Conduct 42
Use of Illegal Substances 42
Southeastern Region Teen Code of Conduct 42
Teen Judicial Board/Committee 43
Teen Judicial Board/Committee 45
Important Teen Conference Dates and Deadlines 47
Teen Mothers “To Do” Checklist 48
Lead Teen Sponsor “To Do” 50
Teen Leadership Awards Program 52
Introduction 53
Teen Divisions 53
General Eligibility 53
Deadline 53
Timing for Selected Events 54
Announcement of Results 54
Awards Programs Overview 55
Ann Owen Gordon Teen Oratorical Competition 55
Chapter Teen Community Service Project of the Year 56
Chapter Scrapbook Competition 57
Chapter Step Show Competition 57
Chapter Talent Show Showcase Presentation 58
Chapter T-Shirt Competition 59
Chapter Sports/Game Day Events 59
Individual Portfolio Presentations 59
Schedule of Individual Portfolio Awards and Points 60
Individual Visual Art Displays 61
Awards – Prize and Trophy Grid 61