State Officers at 2009 Middle Level Conference

All you high school students out there... did you know that the middle school also has a state conference? It's true! Each year a middle school student council coordinates the event in conjunction to the state project for the year. It is held at the Doubletree hotel in Austin, TX and includes speakers, swap shop sessions, and a social. While the high school annual conference had over 4,000 students in attendence last year, the middle school conference had a few hundred and was a more intimate experience for all. The state officers were fortunate enough to be able to emcee at the event and meet many awesome middle school students.

I know when I was in middle school student council, I didn't know TASC even existed, so I think all the student councils who came deserve a lot of credit. These students show a lot of enthusiasm for TASC and are ready to do great things for their state and community.

If you would like to get involved at the middle school state next year, check out more information on the TASC website.

TASC Districts

Have you always wondered exactly what district you are in?
The numbers above correspond to the various districts throughout Texas. At our state conference, you will hear all the districts announced --- now you will know which one you are in. Your district also has a president who resides over it. Be sure to check out the TASC website and find out who is in charge of your district!

The top ten projects of 2009

Do you need some awesome project ideas for this year?
Well here are the top ten projects for 2009....

1. Got Your Back... Pack
Backpacks are filled with non-perishable individually wrapped food items for homeless students so they can have food available to them on the weekends. The backpacks are made of canvas and not see through or mesh in order to protect the privacy of the students. The backpacks also contain instructions to return empty backpacks on Monday for reuse and prepare for redistribution the following Friday.

2. Independence Weekend: A Tribute to Severely Injured Soldiers
The purpose of this weekend is to honor soldiers who have been severely injured in the current wars. Multiple events were conducted to honor veterans and to raise donations for the Independence Fund, a non-profit organization that provides veterans with tools, therapies and guidance. More than $36,000 was raised.

3. Cooper High School for A.L.L. – A Chance to Believe
This 2A high school student council worked to raise awareness in their community of childhood cancer and to raise money to support a local child diagnosed with leukemia.

4. Cy-Fair High School in Cypress for Jerry Brown Appreciation Day
The Cy- Fair student council created a day to honor an exceptional custodian on their campus. This was a surprise event that the student council worked for weeks to organize. The party included gifts, a birthday cake, a scrapbook and letters.

5. Denton High School for Homecoming Carnival
To promote school pride Denton High Schools’ student council organizes an homecoming carnival that engages students in games and activities.

6. Irvin High School in El Paso for Rockets, Rods & Rides Car Show
The Irvin HS student council organized a car show in order to kick-off the school’s 50th anniversary celebration and engage students and administrators involved in car clubs. They also worked with Teens in the Drivers Seat to raise awareness around teen driving issues.

7. Klein Collins High School for Support Zambia
The Klein Collins student council organized this project to support an orphanage being built in Zambia. Fundraisers were organized and monies and supplies were collected and sent to Zambia.

8. McKinney Boyd High School for Jayden’s Journey
The purpose of the project was to relive the financial burden on one of school’s the assistant principals created by the premature birth of his daughter, Jayden. Multiple fundraisers and events were held. In all, more this $13,000 was raised in support of this family.

9. Ronald Reagan High School in San Antonio for Tommy’s Tree
This project was created to reach out to elementary students and the community in order to promote conservation and environmental awareness. The student council created kits that were sent to schools around the state country and world, with a picture of a character and cameras for students to document environmental projects with Tommy the Tree.

10. South Grand Prairie High School for Meredith’s’ Run for Bikes
This student council joined with a program that collected bikes to give to needy families in honor of Meredith Hatch, who was killed by a drunk driver while riding her bike. 63 bikes were collected for this program due to the student council efforts.

Middle Level State Annual Conference Coming soon!!

TIME IS NOW
Our World. Our Responsibility. Period.
2009 Middle Level State Annual Conference
November 13-14, 2009
Austin Doubletree & Crowne Plaza Hotels