Preparing for Conference

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Preparing for Conference

• Jeana J. ElSadder

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• North Carolina Comprehensive Community
• College Student Government Association
• N4CSGA

Celebrating 40 Years The Gift of a Collective
Voice
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What is Conference?

• The N4CSGA Conference is an event that enables
  all North Carolina Community College Student
  Government Associations the opportunity to learn
  leadership and life skills. They will also be
  able to network with other delegations, advocate
  for the NC Community College System (NCCCS), and
  reward and pay tribute to individuals for their
  excellence and contributions.

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When and Where is Conference?

• Fall Conference will be held October 31st through
  November 2nd, at the Greenville Hilton in North
  Carolina.
• (Contact Info)

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Why Your Delegation Should Attend

• The N4CSGA Conference is a wonderful opportunity
  to grow as individuals and as leaders.
• Advocate for over 800,000 students.
• Allows the NCCCS to present a united front in
  order to better the education and lives of our
  students.

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• Tips

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Plan Ahead

• Make hotel reservations
• Prepare for spirit contests
• Research and decide as a group which workshops
  each delegate should attend (spread out)
• Be familiar with Roberts Rules of Order

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Networking

• Meet new people and delegations
• Share ideas and gain information that may benefit
  your individual school or other schools within
  the NCCCS (help each other)
• Build lasting relationships

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Be Prepared

• Know the difference between Local, State, and
  Federal issues
• Research and prepare ahead for possible motions
  that your delegation would like to present at
  conference.
• Be able to present and participate in meaningful
  discussions throughout conference

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Preferred Dress Code

• Workshops Casual (while still obeying the
  N4CSGA dress code)
• Business Meetings- Business Casual
• Banquet- Business Formal

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Behave Professionally

• Stick to the rules
• -No drugs, alcohol, profanity
• Respect others and property
• Obey hotel policies
• Be on time
• Have a good attitude
• Get plenty of rest