OASC Newsletter
Ohio Association of Student Councils, February 2019
The Ohio Association of Student Councils is an organization dedicated to the teaching of leadership skills, organizational skills, and people skills valuable to the members and officers of all student organizations!
State Conference 2019 DEADLINES EXTENDED!
Join us at Celina High School this spring for our 66th Annual State Conference! Below is a list of all the links your school may need for State Conference 2019!
Small Group Workshop Applications EXTENDED until FEBRUARY 25TH. (Small Group Workshop Presenter Applications EXTENDED only to February 25th so presenters can be approved & registered by the March 1st extension.)
All other forms, registrations & nominations are EXTENDED TO March 1st!
STATE CONFERENCE DOCUMENTS (All documents below can also be found on the State Conference event page on OASC's website)
State Rep Info:
- State Representative Candidate Information Sheet
- State Representative Informational Video from Rafee Zafar, acting State Board President
- State Representative Candidate Application (due by March 1st)
Registration Info & Forms
- State Conference Information Packet
- State Conference Delegate Registration Form (due March 1st) (ONLY Advisors fill this out)
- State Conference Advisor/Adult Registration Form (due March 1st)
Award Info & Forms
- Honor Council Digital Scrapbook & Slideshow Award Form (due March 1st)
- All-Ohio Student Council Nomination Form (due March 1st)
- Army of Volunteers Award Nomination Form (due March 1st)
Small Group Workshop Presenter Information & Forms
- Small Group Workshop Presenter Information
State Conference Confirmation Packet:
- State Conference Confirmation Packet (you need this after your school and students are registered)
Exciting news from OASC!
The Executive Board has spent the better part of 2 years brainstorming & analyzing data (collected from students, OASC alumni, parents, teachers and prospective students) in order to evaluate the following:
- the current brand of the organization
- the current calendar of OASC events
- the impactfulness of events
- the obstacles that keep (or potentially keep) students from participating
As a result of this data & feedback, the Executive Board found it necessary to officially propose a name and branding change in the organization in order to:
- be more inclusive of all student leaders
- meet the needs of our current schools & membership
- further the reach of our quality leadership development programming
The new proposed name of the organization (which will appear on the ballot at State Conference) is:
The Ohio Association of Student Leaders
Serve. Connect. Inspire.
Check out the video from your State President, Rafee Zafar, below with more details! We look forward to your participation at State Conference in this historic vote!
REMINDERS FOR THOSE ATTENDING CBJ STUDENT COUNCIL & NHS DAY ON FEBRUARY 26th!
Check in: McConnell Street Entrance - 12:15 PM
Program: 1 PM - 4 PM
Game Doors: 6 PM
*Note - there are NO BOOKBAGS permitted inside Nationwide Arena during the event or the game. All book bags & large bags must be left at your school.
We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, February 26th!
Apply for OASC's newest award, the OASC Ambassador Award, today!
Apply for OASC's newest award today! At the 2018 State Conference, former OASC State Board President, Hunter Hess, presented OASC's newest award that would be implemented in 2019.
The OASC Ambassador award recognizes students who actively participate in OASC events throughout the school year, as well as use their leadership skills to promote OASC and its ideals at their school. (Click here to view Hunter's 2018 State Conference presentation explaining the purpose of this award & criteria for applicants.)
In order to be considered for this year's award, please be sure to complete and submit THIS APPLICATION FORM by March 1st, 2019.
All Ambassadors applicants will receive recognition at State Conference for their efforts in promotion of the organization and outstanding leadership skills. The Ambassador of the Year will have the opportunity to give a speech about what OASC means to them at State Conference.
Please note - your application requires a letter of support from your Student Council Adviser (or other school official). This letter must be uploaded to this application. Be sure you have it ready when you complete this application as you will not be able to return to the application at a later time. Files may be uploaded as a word document, a pdf file, or a picture/screenshot.
Apply to be a Small Group Workshop Presenter @ State Conference!
The Small Group Workshop sessions at State Conference are intended to provide delegates with valuable concepts and/or skills to improve their student council and/or personal leadership qualities.
We are interested in well-prepared, dynamic workshops that are informative and relevant. Please be sure you are willing to invest the time, energy, and creativity to
prepare a quality workshop. We need and expect you to be excellent!
If you wish to attend State Conference as a Small Group Workshop presenter, here is what you will need to do:
1. Discuss your intentions with your Student Council Advisor and your school principal. You must have the consent of both before proceeding.
2. See the Small Group Workshop Presenter Info Packet and application for more details!
Click here for the Small Group Workshop Presenter Info Packet and for the Small Group Workshop Presenter Application.
Showcase your Student Council in the Hall of Ideas!
Each school in attendance at State Conference is encouraged to create a display for our Hall of Ideas!
The display should highlight the great things your council does at your school and/or in your community.
All schools are recognized for participation and prizes are awarded for the best displays.
Click here to see the judging criteria for the Hall of Ideas!
Ronald McDonald House - OASC's State Conference Service Project
The Ronald McDonald House Dayton serves nearly 5,000 families with critically ill or injured children the hospital each year. One of the best ways to support these families in their time of crisis is by helping to provide them with a well-stocked, clean and happy home. Each house has a Wish List that helps bring in donated supplies so the home can run without cost. In addition, the Ronald McDonald House collects the aluminum pop tabs from cans. They are able to generate thousands of dollars from the pop tab collection program every year, which is turn pays for the electricity month by month.
Please bring the items below to State Conference to contribute to our service project!
Ronald McDonald House Dayton Wish List
1. Lysol Wipes
2. Lysol Disinfectant Spray
3. Hand Sanitizer
4. Travel Size Deodorant, Shampoo, & Conditioner
5. Toothbrushes & Toothpaste
6. Aluminum Can Tabs!!!
Summer Workshop ANNOUNCEMENT!
OASC partners with the iBELIEVE Foundation to offer 6 different calendar weeks at multiple college campuses of summer workshop programming! Summer workshop is a 5 day, 4 night summer camp opportunity for student leaders in the middle level program (entering grades 7-9) and the senior high program (entering grades 10-12). These summer programs encourage the development of leadership skills, improves understanding of setting and achieving worthy goals, and inspires young leaders to accept challenges and responsibilities, so they may return to their communities with knowledge, convictions and understanding which will empower them to better all they encounter. Our summer programming also facilitates life long connections between student leaders from all over the state of Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Kentucky.
We hope you will come to workshop with a desire and the spirit to learn, to try new things, and to share your talents, ideas, and feelings with others. If you do that, we promise you will leave with more information than you ever thought you could remember, with more new friends than you thought you could make, and with a feeling that you can make a positive difference in your school, community, and in the lives of the people you know!
The cost of workshop is $300/delegate. This includes the program materials in addition to room & board for the 5 days at workshop. While scholarships are available, we know this can be a large investment of money for many families - so we want you to start planning now so you can join us in the summer of 2019!
Most students describe their experience as unforgettable, life changing, inspiring, motivating and "one of the best weeks" of their lives. We hope to see you at one of TWELVE workshops being offered! Click here to register today!
Check out our 2018 summer video that our Director of Communications, Max Leu, created below!
Contact us today!
Email: connie.miley@oasc-oh.org
Website: www.oasc-oh.org
Location: 124 Queens Crossing, Dayton, OH, USA
Phone: 937-751-8530
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOASC/
Twitter: @oasc