National Keystone Conference Preview Webinar for Keystone Members

Wednesday February 16th @7pm EST

Facilitator: Dave Rozman

Director, Teen Services

2011 National Keystone Conference Youth Steering Committee• Ahkeem D. Hollimon, T.I.A. Keystone Club, Kissimmee, Fla.• Alexandra Hughes, Tigers Keystone Club, Ridgefield, Conn.

• Deshonna Bagwell, T.I.A. Keystone Club, Central Fla.• Hope Pena, Don M. Reid Keystone Club, Royal Oak, Mich.• James Chhor, United Keystone Club, Garden Grove, Calif.• Kyara Williams, Vestar Keystone Club, Fort Worth, Texas

• Michael Garcia, Hawthorne Keystone Club, Hawthorne, N.J.• Patrick Plaza, A.C.T.I.O.N. Keystone Club, Aviano, Italy

• Rachel Hall, Vestar Keystone Club, Scottsdale, Ariz.• Ryan Poe, Keepin It Real, Portsmouth, Va.

• Steven Valencia, Salinas Keystone Club, Seaside, Calif.

Conference Objectives1. Learn skills and take part in brand new experiences

that will enable participants to provide leadership in their Club and community for academic success, career preparation and community service projects and activities.

2. Demonstrate good character as participants promote the values of unity, freedom, justice, democracy and opportunity for all.

3. Develop an increased awareness and appreciation of diversity and the value of tolerance.

4. Establish positive relationships with Keystoners from throughout the U.S. and across the globe.

5. Engage in thought-provoking sessions and hands-on learning opportunities.

Preparing for the Conference• What Meals are Provided?

Appetizers will be served Thursday and Friday evening

• Review the Behavior Code

•Spending money?

•What to Wear?

•Weather-65-75 degree range is average for this time of year.

•The awards ceremony Saturday will be casual dress

•Overall conference: casual but appropriate (Example)

Appropriate for the Conference

Not-Appropriate for the Conference

No Hats

No Sagging pants

No revealing clothing or

spaghetti straps

Thursday at a Glance 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Registration, Hospitality, Video Roll Call, Keystone Briefings3:30-4 p.m. Meetings: Safety Team Briefing, Talent Show Rehearsal, 3:30-5 p.m. MyClubMyLife.com Reporter Training

-Kelvin Sims ksims@bgca.org4:30-5 p.m. Mandatory Advisors Briefing4:45-5:30 p.m. Gold Social 09-10 Clubs (Invitation Only) 5:45-6:30 p.m. Gold Social 10-11 Clubs (Invitation Only)

7:30-8:30 p.m. Opening Session8:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Evening Activities On-site (Swap Shop)

Off-Site Events (Pre-registration Required) 3-on-3 Basketball Tournaments

(Guys and Girls)Co-ed Volleyball Tournament

BGCA Supply Services will be set up during the day on Thursday for teens to purchase BGCA/Keystone items

Friday at a Glance7:45-8:15 a.m. Mandatory Advisors’ Briefing/breakfast8:30-9:30 a.m. General Session- Rick Goings, CEO, Tupperware9:45-4:45 p.m. Off-site Experiences (Pre-registration required)

College and Career Experiences 10:00-11:00 a.m. Community Awareness and Engagement Track10:10-10:50 a.m. Advisor Sessions 11:15-12:15 p.m. Community Awareness and Engagement Track repeats11:25-12:10 p.m. Advisor Sessions repeat12:30-2:30 p.m. Lunch on your own2:30-3:30 p.m. Elements of Keystone-Project Planning Track2:45-3:15 p.m. Advisor Sessions3:45-4:45 p.m. Just for Fun Track3:55-4:35 p.m. Advisors Sessions Repeat4:45-7:00 p.m. Free Time-Dinner on your own7:30-8:30 p.m. General Session- Gabe Salazar, motivational speaker

8:30-11:30 p.m. Evening Activities – On site (Talent Show)

11:30 p.m. Curfew

Saturday at a Glance7:15-7:45 a.m. Mandatory Advisors Briefing/Breakfast8:00-8:30 a.m. Keystone Pep Rally8:45-3:00 p.m. Off-site Community Service Experience9:00-10:00 a.m. Super Session: SMART Choices for Young Women9:00-10:00 a.m. Super Session: SMART Choices for Young Men 9:00-3:00 p.m. Shackleton’s Way: Leadership Training (invitation) 10:30-11:30 a.m. Super Session: Mentoring

Super Session: Money Matters10:40-11:20 a.m. Advisor Regional Meetings11:30-1:30 p.m. Lunch on your own1:45- 2:45 p.m. Super Session: Youth of the Year Panel1:55-2:35 p.m. Advisor Session2:45-4:00 p.m. Free Time4:00-5:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony5:00p.m.-Curfew Walt Disney World

Activities that require Pre-Registration

•Thursday: 3 on 3 Basketball and Volleyball Tournaments

•Friday: College Experience, Career Experience, and Talent Show

•Saturday: Shackelton’s Way Full Day Leadership workshop for Keystone Presidents and or Vice Presidents.

•Saturday: Community Service Project

Advisors will receive an email once registration is open for these experiences and

opportunities.

They will be able to register their members via the online registration site.

Note: Space is limited for these experiences.

Important Due DateNational Keystone Club of the

Year award entries due Friday February 18th

Expectations of Keystoners• Must attend all sessions

• Co-ed visitation not allowed (unless meeting with advisor)

• Show respect and courtesy at all times

• Wear appropriate attire

• Listen and respect other advisors, presenters, staff, volunteers, etc.

• Cell phones, iPods, PDAs must be turned off while in sessions

Remember you are representing yourself, your Club, Keystone and

BGCA

Conference Tips• Show up early to sessions• Be prepared for long days• Split up: don’t go to the same sessions as

peers from your Club. • Step out of your comfort zone! • Get your Rest: Actually sleep at night! • Network with other Teens and Keystone

Clubs• Plan what sessions you are going to attend

ahead• Bring snacks for in your room• Have Fun!

Social MediaIf you are interested in being apart of the Social Media Crew please contact

me at drozman@bgca.org

Facebook Fan Page: www.facebook.com/KeystoneBGCA

Twitter Account:

@KeystoneBGCA

Conference Hash tag: #KeystoneBGCA

15 Days until Orlando!