FASC 2017 STATE CONVENTION
Friday, February 17 – Sunday February 19, 2017
West Florida High School Campus
Pensacola, Florida
ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE
THEME: Golden Ticket to Leadership
Friday
2:30 - 3:30Campaign meeting (gym) (candidate schools provide own transportation
3:30 - 4:30Skit/Speech Previews (by assigned time) gym (candidate schools provide own transportation)
4:00 – 4:30Shuttles from hotels to school(Cooperate Woods/Airport hotels 1 run, all others two runs)
4:30 – 6:30Registration – Bldg. 1 (upper level)
4:30 – 6:30Medallion and Project Notebook Submissions – (Bldg. 1 upper level Media Center)
4:30 – 6:30Meet and Greet (Bldg. 9 Cafeteria)
Candidate Fair (candidates will have tables & campaign material, this is noted in the registration packet)
Coffee/smoothie Bar
Exhibiters Hall (there is a fee for a table)
5:00 – 5:30Workshop Presenters Meeting- Auditorium (bldg 25)
6:30 – 7:30Dinner whole group (bldg.1 lower level)
6:30 – 7:30 Advisor Dinner & Meeting – Media Center (bldg 1. Upper level)
Includes Project/Medallion books judging info
7:30 – 8:00District Meetings (Discuss district business: projects etc., convention chants, expectations for Pledge of Allegiance, travel issues/concerns, tee shirt days, any other announcements that may be needed)
(room assignments may change based on numbers)
D1 Auditorium
D2 WF cafeteria
D3 Coach Henry
D4 Band room
D5 GS cafeteria
D6 PE room
FASC 2017 STATE CONVENTION
OPENING GENERAL SESSION
Friday, February 17, 2017 | 8:00 – 10:30 PM (2 1/2 hours)
West Florida High School Gymnasium
ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE
THEME: Golden Ticket to Leadership
8:00 – 8:15Pre-Show music (15:00
8:15 – 8:20Five-Minute countdown (5:00)
8:20 – 8:21Welcoming remarks by FASC Treasurers Olivia Adams and Jake McDonald (1:00)
8:21 – 8:22Call to Order by Nathaniel Vera (1:00)
8:23 – 8:26Presentation of Colors by WFHSCriminal Justice Honor Guard (3:00)
8:27 – 8:28Pledge of Allegiance by Eileen Guichard (1:00)
8:29 – 8:31Welcome by Nathaniel Vera (2:00)
8:32 – 8:33Welcome by SGA President, Jake McDonald; Introduction of Principal, Shenna Payne (1:00)
8:34 – 8:40Welcome by WFHSPrincipal, Shenna Payne(6:00)
8:41 – 8:42Introduction ofECSD Superintendent Malcolm Thomas by Olivia Adams:(1:00)
8:43 – 8:50Welcome by ECSD Superintendent Malcolm Thomas (7:00)
8:51 –8:52Introduction of FASC Executive Director, Melissa Sohn, by Nathaniel Vera (1:00)
8:53 – 9:03Remarks and Recognition of State Officers and District Presidents by FASC Executive Director, Melissa Sohn (10:00)
9:04 – 9:24Introduction of the 2017 – 2018 candidates/ Campaign Speeches by Emmett Davy (20:00) this will be adjusted 30 days prior to based on how many schools are running for officeOK
9:25 - 9:27Introduction of Guest Speaker, FunnyMaine, by Jake Mcdonald (2:00)
9:28 – 10:13Keynote by ,FunnyMaine,(45:00)
10:14 – 10:16Closing remarks and announcements by FASC Treasurers (2:00)
10:17 – 10:18Dismissal by Nathaniel Vera (1:00)
10:19 – 10:45Snacks
10:46 – 11:16 Board Buses
12:00Hotel curfew – everyone in rooms for the night
FASC 2016 STATE CONVENTION
SECOND GENERAL SESSION
Saturday, February 18, 2017 | 9:00-11:00am (2 hours)
West Florida High School Gymnasium
ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE
THEME: Golden Ticket to Leadership
6:45-7:45Breakfast at hotels
7:46-8:15Board Buses to WFHS
8:30- 8:50District meeting in assigned rooms(20:00)
8:50 – 8:55Pre-Show music (5:00)
8:55 – 9:00Five-minute countdown (5:00)
9:00 – 9:02Welcome and opening remarks by Nathaniel Vera (2:00)
9:03-9:04Opening remarks by FASC Treasurers Olivia Adams (2:00)
9:05-9:15Energizers led by District 1 (10:00)
9:16-9:17Introduction of entertainment by Eileen Guichard (1:00)
9:18-9:23Entertainment by District 1 (5:00)
9:24-9:26Introduction of Houston Kraft by FASC V.P. Eileen Guichard (2:00)
9:27-10:27Keynote by Houston Kraft (1:00:00)
10:28-10:29Introduction of Entertainment by Eileen Guichard (1:00)
10:30-10:35Entertainment provided by D1 (5:00)
10:36-10:39Announcements and daily instructions by FASC Treasurers, Olivia Adams and Jake McDonald (3:00)
10:40 – 10:42Recess of General Session by Nathaniel Vera
10:43 – 10:55Snacks (grab and go items)
11:00 – 1:25Delegate rotations
There will be several workshops going on simultaneously/delegates will be go to two. Workshops are in close proximity to each other so, transition time is minimal. Workshops will be 20min. each
Group A
11:00 – 11:452 Workshops (11:00-11:20/11:25-11:45)
11:50 – 12:35Lunch (bldg. 1 lower level)
12:40 – 1:25Event/speaker (gym)Susan Rivazfar LCSW Military Liaison (travels the country presenting for the Navy)
Group B
11:00 – 11:45Event/speaker (gym)
11:50 – 12:352 Workshops (11:50-12:10 &12:15-12:35)
12:40 – 1:25Lunch (bldg. 1 lower level)
Group C
11:00 – 11:45Lunch (bldg. 1 lower level)
11:50 – 12:35Event/speaker (gym)
12:40 – 1:252 Workshops (12:40-1:00 &1:05-1:25)
12:00 – 1:30Speech Contest – Bldg 3 classrooms (time adjusted according to number of speeches)
11:00– 1:45Resolutions Auditorium bldg. 25 (extend time if needed)
12:45 – 2:15Parliamentary Procedure Team Contest (Eshelman’s rm. Bldg. 3)
1:30 – 3:30 First Responders Exhibition (Cafeteria and lower level parking lot students will be assigned starting stations and they will rotate every 25 minutes.(1:30-1:55, 2:00-2:25, 2:30-2:55, 3:00-3:25)
Canine
Police Officers
EMS
Firefighters
3:30 – 4:30Snack/Round table/swap shop/idea sharing (bldg. 3 classrooms)Students will rotate through the rooms that meet their needs/interests. Rooms will fill on a first come first served basis.
4:30 – 5:00School Reflection time
5:00 – 6:15Advisor Dinner (Media Center bldg. 1 upper level)
Students Dinner – whole group (lower level bldg. 1)
FASC 2017 STATE CONVENTION
THIRD GENERAL SESSION
Saturday, February 18, 2017 | 6:15 – 9:00pm (2:45 hours )
West Florida High School Gymnasium
ALL TIMES ARE APROXIMATE
THEME: Golden Ticket to Leadership
6:15 – 6:25Pre-show music (10:00 )
6:25 – 6:30Five-minute countdown (5:00 )
6:31 – 6:33Welcome and opening remarks by Nathaniel Vera (2:00)
6:34- 6:35Introduction Entertainment by District 1 (Olivia Adams & Jake McDonald)
6:36 – 6:46Entertainment provided by District 1
6:47 – 6:50Candidate instructions by FASC Par. Emmett Davey (3:00)
6:51 –8:11Candidate skits (1:20:00 ) may be adjusted by # of candidates
8:12 – 8:14Introduction of Keynote speaker Eileen Guichard (2:00)
8:15 – 9:15Keynote MawiAsgedom (1:00:00)
9:16 – 9:17Announcements and Closing by FASC Treasurers Olivia Adams and Jake McDonald (1:00)
9:18 - 9:19Recess by FASC State President, Nathaniel Vera (1:00 )
9:19Post-show music
9:20 – 9:50Concert on the Lawn (gym if inclement weather) corn hole, twister, rock climbing, etc.
9:51-10:15snacks (sandwiches)
10:15 – 10:45Board buses to hotels
11:15Hotel curfew – everyone in hotel rooms.
FASC 2017 STATE CONVENTION
FOURTH GENERAL SESSION
Sunday, February 19, 2017 | 9:00-11:15am (2hr. 15min.)
West Florida High School Gymnasium
ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE
7:00-7:20Board Buses for non-denominational church service
7:00-7:55Breakfast at hotels
7:55-8:40Non-denominational church service (auditorium)
8:00-8:30Board buses to WFHS
8:45-8:55Pre-show music (10:00)
8:55 – 9:00Five-minute countdown (5:00)
9:00-9:02Welcome by FASC State President, Nathaniel Vera (2:00)
9:03-9:04Opening Remarks by FASC Treasurers Olivia Adams and Jake McDonald (1:00)
9:05-9:15Energizers by District 1 (10:00)
9:16-9:41Conference/Camp presentations (25:00)
-FASC 2018, SASC, NASC, Camp Eagle/SFLTC
9:42-9:52Entertainment Labelle Performing Arts (10:00)
9:53-9:54Introduction of the Kyle Scheele by Olivia Adams & Jake McDonald(1:00)
9:55-10:55Keynote by the Kyle Scheele(1:00:00) contract states 45-60 minutes – we will add door prizes if he finishes under an hour
10:56-10:57Closing remarks by FASC Treasurers Olivia Adams and Jake McDonald (1:00)
10:58 – 10:59Recess by FASC State President, Nathaniel Vera (1:00)
11:00Post show music
11:01-12:15Whole Group Lunch (lower level bldg.1)
11:01 – 12:15Advisor lunch/FASCA Business Meeting
12:16 – 1:00Service Projects (gym, auditorium, George Stone Cafeteria) D1 will provide supplies and D1 students will facilitate
FASC 2017 STATE CONVENTION
FIFTH GENERAL SESSION
Sunday, February 19, 2017 | 3:15-5:15pm (2hr.)
West Florida High School Gymnasium
ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE
1:05-1:15Pre-Show music (10:00)
1:16-1:21Five-minute countdown (5:00)
1:22-1:25Welcome & President’s Address by Nathaniel Vera (3:00)
1:26-1:28Candidate Instructions by Eileen Guichard (2:00)
1:29-1:59Candidate 2 min. speeches (30:00)
2:00 – 2:05Caucus led by FASC State President Nathaniel Vera (5:00)
2:06 – 2:16Voting (10:00)Door prizes can be given while voting is taking place or our Zumba lady can get everyone on their feet and moving-which would you prefer?
2:17–2:18Introduction of Entertainment by FASC V.P. Eileen Guichard (1:00)
2:19-2:29Local Youth Band / Orchestra(10:00)
2:30 – 2:391st Election results by FASC State President, Nathaniel Vera (9:00)
2:40 -2:50Run-off (10:00)
2:51-2:562nd Election results by Emmett Davey (5:00
2:57 -3:07Run-off (if necessary) (10:00)
3:08- 3:09Introduction of guest speaker TBD
3:10-3:55Guest speaker TBD
3:56 – 3:57Closing remarks by Olivia Adams and Jake McDonald (1:00)
3:58 – 4:00Recess by FASC State President, Nathaniel Vera (2:00)
4:01 – 4:45Music, games, activities in the courtyard and exhibitors hall
4:46 -6:00Dinner whole group lower level bldg. 1
Advisors upstairs bldg. 1
FASC 2017 STATE CONVENTION
CLOSING GENERAL SESSION
Sunday, February 19, 2017 | 7:20 – 8:45 (1hr 20 minutes)
West Florida High School Gymnasium
ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE
6:05–6:15Pre-show music (10:00)
6:15-6:20Five-minute countdown (5:00)
6:21-6:23Call to order by FASC State President, Nathaniel Vera (1:00)
6:24-6:54Presentation of awards by Dr. Melissa Sohn (30:00 )
6:55-7:00Speech contest (5:00)
7:01-7:11Introduction of entertainment by Jake McDonald
7:12-7:21Entertainment provided by D1
7:22-7:32Door Prizes
7:33-7:36Closing Remarks by FASC State President Nathaniel Vera (3:00)
7:37-7:47Installation of 2016-2017 Officers (10:00)
7:48-8:03Candle lighting by Executive Board (15:00)Planning for them to incorporate theme based quotes prior to and during the lighting
8:04-8:05Adjournment by 2016-2017 FASC President (1:00 )
8:06Post-show music
8:07-8:47Heavy snacks (fast food type, we want them to eat before they load up on chocolate)
8:48 – 9:50Chocolate overload and Dance (1:02)(Cafeteria and gym)
9:51 – 10:21Board Buses to hotels
11:00Hotels, in rooms (except D1 we will be cleaning)