A way to think of Area Leadership Conference is finishing up the chapter of a good book and anticipating as you begin the next one.  This is a time for your students to meet new friends, see old ones, learn something new to take back to their respective chapters to benefit the future of your program.  The exact same is true for you. 

Agenda for teacher's meeting

Advisor Committees  - these help our conference run smoothly!  Thanks in advance for all you do:)

Early arrival (Monday) ~ if you are arriving on Monday, please provide a count for our meals and planning.

What an FFA Advisor Can Expect and is Responsible For:

1. Registration for ALC 2024 came in an email and is closed.
2. Students may not attend the conference without an advisor. If a student’s advisor is unable to stay, that advisor must designate another advisor to be responsible for their students for the duration.  The appropriate paperwork must be filled out to notify the executive committee and dorm supervisors at registration.  ALC is not a babysitting service.
3. All teachers will need to pay the conference fee.
4. Special guests to the banquet will cost $20 per plate.  Please turn in that count when you register online.
5. An important event for ALC every year is our Community Service Project.
6. Teachers are responsible for their students and the behavior of those students. Teachers should remain on campus during the daytime, as well as the duration of both dances and other evening activities.  Please make sure your students get to their respective dorms and to bed.  Please assist with clearing out of the dorms during the day.
7. All teachers are assigned to committees to assist with the running and management.  These duties supersede any and all workshops or other activities during that time.  See what you signed up for and details here.  If your name is not on this list, it means you did not register.  
8. Non-negotiable rules and health releases must be presented upon registration and signed by the student, advisor, and parent before the student may attend.
9. A complete rooming list of students and advisors must be available for all the conference supervisors.  In case of emergency, the Area Secretary will have all health releases on file.  We do ask that as many teachers as we have room for stay in the dorms and be the supervisor for that dorm.  That DOES NOT MEAN that someone else is accountable and responsible for your students.  (Knorpp - 4 to 6 teachers, Vaughn - 4 teachers on each floor, Phelan - 2 to 4 teachers, Southwest - 2 teachers, Regents - 4 teachers)  Be sure to thank those teachers that are willing to serve as dorm supervisors.   
10. Clothing should always adhere to “dress for conference."  Advisors, please read and share with your students. Your behavior is expected to be professional as well.
11. Read closely the list above provided for your students.  Don't forget - you will also need the personal items for your stay in the dorms.  Here is a suggested packing list.  
12. Area I provides professional development hours for you to take back to your district for your time spent at this conference.  These hours can come from:  serving on the various working committees, attending and/or facilitating professional workshops and training during the conference, managing students throughout the time we are in Clarendon, attending the teacher's meeting and/or your district meeting.
13. Bring your lawn chair for the dances and Agtastic!!.  Supervision at these events is a requirement for you -- certainly you can sit and visit, but do so in a visible and accessible area.  Students should not be anywhere else except in the commons area.
14. Please show appreciate by having your students (and you) who attend ALC hand write a thank you note to these folks who make our event possible.