67th SER Teen Conference Planning Guide

JasmineStewart

RegionalTeenPresident

GreaterNorthAtlantaChapter rtpjasminestewart@gmail.com

JosephineGlass

RegionalTeenVice-President WestGeorgiaChapter rtvpjosephineglass@gmail.com

BlakeHaynes

RegionalTeenSecretary AtlantaChapter rtsblakehaynes@gmail.com

GabrielleBowie

RegionalTeenTreasurer NashvilleChapter rttgabriellebowie@gmail.com

KennedyMeans

RegionalTeenFoundationChair BirminghamChapter rtfckennedymeans@gmail.com

Dear Southeastern Region Teens,

Welcome to the 67th Annual Regional Teen Leadership Conference, hosted by the Greater Fort Lauderdale chapter and your regional teen officers, “The GroundBreakers.”

Asweenterthisyear’steen conference, Ican’thelp reflecting onthework we have all done and being reminded of the power of black youth. Our generation has challenged the status quo and pushed the boundaries of what society believes youth can achieve. That being said, let this conference be a time ofcelebration and fellowship with the Jacks and Jills of the SER at the stunning Diplomat Hotel.

This year’s theme is, “Black Excellence: Aspire to Build an Empire.” In a time where police brutality, violence, and injustices against African Americans are rampant, what a perfect opportunity to remind our youth, the most vulnerable of us all, that even when society attempts to make you inferior, you are excellent. Your melanin is a gift and is powerful, and you mustrememberthatyoucanusethispowerfulgifttobuildempiresin whatever realm you please.

We, “The GroundBreakers,” and the host chapter have genuinely poured our hearts and souls into this conference. We brought the core desires of the SER teens to the forefront of our agenda and hope you fully engage with this truly dynamic experience!

In closing, it has truly been an honor to serve as your Regional Teen President through the 2022-2023 programming year. I am extremely grateful to have worked and learned under our marvelous Regional Director Darlene Whittington and the entire regional leadership team. Thankyou to“The GroundBreakers”for working extremelyhardtoensure the success of this programming year. Lastly, thank you RTA Keisha Lowther, my Chapter President Kelly Johnson, and my Lead Teen Sponsor Ursula Jones for your selfless leadership and continued support.

Sincerely, Jasmine Stewart

Southeastern Region Teen President Greater North Atlanta Chapter

2023HOSTCHAPTER:GREATERFORTLAUDERDALE

Lisa Ivory Chapter President

Enette Henderson Conference Chair

Margaretta Kearson Conference Co-Chair

Desorae Giles-Smith Conference Co-Chair

Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter Mother Members

Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter Teens

Greetings Teens of the Sweet, Sweet Southeastern Region,

On behalf of the mothers, fathers, children, and teens of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter, it is an absolute pleasure to welcome you to the 2023 Teen Leadership Conference located on the beautiful beaches of South Florida at the Diplomat Hotel. We extend our gratitude to the leadership and guidance provided by our phenomenal National President, Kornisha McGill-Brown, Regional Teen President Jasmine Stewart and the Southeastern Regional Executive Board led by Regional Director Darlene Whittington. Over the past year, we have worked tirelessly with the REB and RTP Jasmine to bring you an unforgettable conference experience. We look forward to honoring the class of 2023, serving the South Florida community, elevating your experience with dynamic speakers and workshops, and celebrating your many accomplishments.

To the class of 2023, we are so very proud of each and every one of you. We can’t wait to see what the future holds as you embark upon the next phase of your life. Please know that your Jack and Jill family will always be here to support, encourage and cheer you on as you begin the journey to become the future leaders of this country, organizations and corporations while making an impact on the world!

Over the next few days, we will celebrate with the conference theme, Black Excellence: Aspire to Build an Empire. While you are in South Florida make sure to build connections with teens from across the Southeastern Region. Many of which, you will see again as you matriculate beyond high school. Enjoy the 2023 Teen Leadership Conference as you work, play, and live together.

Long Live Jack and Jill!!

Lisa Smith Ivory, Chapter President Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter

Jack

and Jill of America, Inc.

Greetings Teens!

Thank you for attending the 67 th Annual Southeastern Region Teen Leadership Conference themed “Black Excellence: Aspire to Build an Empire.” The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter of Jack and Jill encourages you to take the time to learn, grow and strengthen your relationships. We understand the importance of developing our teens. In the words of Nelson Mandela,” The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow.”

The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is excited to host this year’s Teen Leadership Conference at the renowned Diplomat Beach Resort Hotel in Hollywood, Florida. As Chairman of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Teen Conference Committee, it is my absolute pleasure to welcome you to the multicultural City of Hollywood, Florida. Hollywood is an oasis of South Florida's beauty and culture hidden between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It is filled with beautiful beaches, tourist attractions and great shopping outlets.

I would like to thank our committee who has been diligently working with the Regional Teen Officers and Regional Director Darlene McGhee Whittingham to make this Teen Conference an unforgettable experience. By the end of the conference, we hope to increase your knowledge of life skills through our engaging workshops, provide new prospects as you navigate through the College and Career Expo, and to create an opportunity for you to serve the community through the “Pink and Blue Dreams Come True Initiative”.

We hope that you are ready to enjoy this time of bonding with your fellow teens and that you leave the conference inspired and motivated to let your light shine. Our theme throughout the conference, “Black Excellence: Aspire to Build an Empire” will allow you to soar to even greater heights. I look forward to connecting with each of you during the conference and hosting this conference has been the highlight of our year.

Welcome to South Florida!

For our Children,

Enette N. Henderson, Teen Conference Chairman

Dr. Margaretta Kearson, Teen Conference Co-Chairman

Desorae Giles- Stewart, Teen Conference Co-Chairman

POPSONPATROL

Greeting Southeastern Region Teens,

My name is Dameon Clay, Regional Father’s Auxiliary Chair for the Southeastern Region. I bring greetings on behalf of the Sweet, Sweet Southeastern Region under the leadership of Regional Director Darlene McGhee Whittington. I hale from the Greater Tampa Chapter under the leadership of Chapter President Tammy McFarland. I want to thank the host chapter, The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter, under the leadership of Chapter President Lisa Ivory and Father Auxiliary Chair Ivey Kearson.

One of the responsibilities of the Father’s auxiliary is to Provide assistance as needed at the teen regional conferences, cluster days and other organized activities. Our responsibilities is to ensure that our moms and teens have a secure environment in order to execute the programming for the Teen Leadership Conference. We are essentially known and identified as the Pops on Patrol (P.O.P.’s) who’s sole responsibility is to secure the environment in, outside, and around the facility in which our families will be residing. We also utilize this opportunity to build camaraderie amongst the fathers in attendance. I look forward to fellowshipping and working collaboratively with fathers across the Southeastern Region.

Best Regards,

Dameon Clay

Regional Father’s Auxiliary Chair

Dear Teens of the Sweet, Sweet Southeastern Region,

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to sunny South Florida and to the 67 th Southeastern Regional Teen Leadership Conference. I am honored to serve as this year’s Father’s Auxiliary Chair for the Greater Ft. Lauderdale Chapter. The POPs are ready to stand in support of our mothers and teens during this conference. I hope for a fruitful and wonderful experience during this conference and urge you all to take full advantage of the opportunities forwarded to you during your days here. Whatever you put into this experience is what you will get out of it, so please take the time to meet new teens and network with each other. I want to congratulate the graduating class of 2023. I wish you much success in your future endeavors and now that your Jack and Jill family is here for you. Thank you to the Regional Leadership Team and the Greater than Great Ft. Lauderdale Chapter for their efforts and commitment to ensure this year’s Teen Leadership Conference is a success. They have all gone to great lengths to make this a memorable conference and to keep with tradition. So again, take the time to network, be engaged, and enjoy this experience.

Yours in Service for the Children,

Ivey C. Kearson III

Father’s Auxiliary Chair (Greater Ft. Lauderdale Chapter)

2021-2023REGIONALEXECUTIVEBOARD

Darlene McGhee Whittington Regional Director

Sharon January Regional Secretary

Takeysha Lewis Foundation Member at Large

Kornisha McGill Brown National President

FlorenceHolland Regional Treasurer

2022-2023REGIONALTEENEXECUTIVEBOARD

Jasmine Stewart Regional Teen President

Gabrielle Bowie Regional Teen Treasurer

Kennedy Means Regional Teen Foundation Chair

Keisha Lowther Regional Teen Advisor

Josephine Glass Regional Teen Vice-President

Blake Haynes Regional Teen Secretary

2022-2023APPOINTEDREGIONALTEENOFFICERS

Kayla Rivers Regional Teen Chaplain

McKensie Hill Regional Teen Nominating Chair

Olivia Tolliver Regional Teen Protocol Chair

Donovan Francis Regional Parliamentarian

Micah Davis Regional Teen Advisory Beard

Taylor Blythe Regional Teen Legislative Chair

Braelynn White Regional Teen Sergeant at Arms

Lauren Ware Regional Teen Communications Board

RegistrationCheatSheet:

REGISTRATIONPREPARATIONTIPS

MOTHER

Musthavemothermembernumberforregistration.YoucanaccessitontheDigitalCheetahapp

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HealthInsuranceinformation

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Graduatingseniorteensmaypurchaseupto2galatickets$150each

LeadTeenSponsor

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EligibilitytoAttend:

• Mother member of teen must be in good standing.

• Teen should bethirteen (13) years of ageby June 30, 2023 and no older than 20 by June 30, 2023.

• Chapter President and Lead Teen Sponsoragree teen has demonstrated behavior befitting attendance.

• Teen has agreed to and signed the Teen Code of Ethics.

1 in 4 Requirements for Mothers

Must attend the opening plenary session and at least one other plenary session and 2 workshops for credit.

Teen Code of Ethics

• Must be reviewed bymothers and teens prior to registration.

• At registration members will need to attest it has been read by the mother and teen. Chapters should have a hard copy signed for chapter records.

• The form can be found on Digital Cheetah in the Resource Library in Governance documents as a solo document as well as at theend of the National Teen Auxiliary Guideline.

Chaperone Code of Conduct

• Must be reviewed and attestation signed at time of registration.

• At registration chaperones must list the teens under their care, not to exceed 5.

Medical LiabilityRelease Forms

• Lead Teen Sponsors may use the forms completed at the beginning of the program year and they should bring a copy to the Teen Leadership Conference.

Health Insurance Information

• Parents must providehealth insurance information and date of last tetanus shot when registering their teen.

REGISTRATIONCATEGORIES

 Teen: All teens age 13 as of June 30, 2023 that are not Graduating Seniors

 Graduating Senior: 12th Graders

 Room Captain: Canbe a teen, graduating senior, or chaperone. The first person registering during their time period will secure the room for all roommates.

 Chaperone: Mother member or Fathers’Auxiliary member who is responsiblefor a maximum of 5 teens/graduation seniors.

 Lead Teen Sponsor(Advisor): Mother member who is the main point of contact and is also a chaperone.

 Mother: Mother member attending the conference for 1 in 4 credit but is not a chaperone (will onlybe able to register during general registration, subject to availability).

**Each Graduating Senior can purchase 2 Additional Gala tickets during registration. Additional Gala tickets may be available forpurchase after registration closes subject to availability. Ifadditional tickets areneeded, you may send a request to support@viprllc.com and youwillbe contacted as they become available.

**All registered Lead Teen Sponsors and chaperones will receive 1 in 4 conference credit forattendance as long as they attend the entire conference.

RegistrationSchedule/Grid

REGISTRATIONGRID

**All Graduating Seniors should register on 3/16/23 unless serving as a delegate. List all roommate names, no confirmation numbers are needed. Provide confirmation to non-senior roommates. Registrant Type Registration Cost

MARCH 15, 2023

9am-11:59 pm EST

Regional Executive Board

Regional Teen Board

Regional Appointed Officers

Delegates

State Oratorical winners

Regional Teen Nominating Comm.

GFLC Chapter Members

GFLC CP, Conf. Chair & Co-Chairs

Select Regional Chairs/Officers

Slated Regional Teen Officers

Single $1600 (Adultsonly)

Double $1,550

Triple $1,250

Quad $1,150

MARCH 16 8:00 pm-MARCH 18 11:59 pm EST

Graduating Seniors Alternates

Double $1,550

Triple $1,250

Quad $1,150

MARCH 19 8:00 pm- MARCH 20 11:59 pm EST

MARCH 23 8:00 pm- MARCH 24 11:59 pm EST

MARCH 25 8:00 pm-MARCH 26 11:59 pm EST

Chaperone Room Captains

(Singles or 1 captain per room)

Teen Room Captains

(1 room captain per room) (subject to availability)

Confirmation Number

Single $1600 (Adultsonly)

Double $1,550

Triple $1,250

Quad $1,150

Double $1,550

Triple $1,250

Quad $1,150

Single $1600 (Adults only)

Double $1,550

Triple $1,250

Quad $1,150

MARCH 27 8:00 pm-

General Registration for Mother Members for 1 in 4 (subject to availability)

Single $1600 (Adultsonly)

Double $1,550

Triple $1,250

Quad $1,150

**The teen designated as the room captainregisters on March 23rd. They will receive a confirmation number they will provide to their roommates they listed during their registration. The confirmation number holds registrations spots for all of their listed roommates. On confirmation day, March 25ththe remaining teens will register using the confirmation provided to them by theirroom captain. Teens that are in the special categories that register onMarch 15th or 16th shouldbe room captains as welland will list their roommate names at the time of registration. They will in turn provide the confirmation number they receivetotheir roommates to be used in registering on March 25th.

RegistrationRules

 Start roommate selection process now and determine Room Captains.

 A Chaperone rooming alone is considered a Room Captain for registration purposes.

 Before registration opens, the Lead Teen Sponsor should know all the roommate pairings and confirm with eachparent.

 Teens on leave of absencecan not registerfor Teen Leadership Conference.

 Teens can room as doubles, triples, or quads. (roll away beds will not be available for these occupancies.

o A limited supply of roll away beds are available at a cost of $25 for single King rooms only that are not Ocean front King rooms.

 Only adults can register in a Single Occupancy Room.

o Single rooms may have a king size bed.

 Registration is required for all Teens, Chaperones, Mothers, and Fathers wishing to participate in all TLC 2023 activities.

 Registered teens are required to stay at the registered hotel.

 Teensmay not drive themselves to Teen Conference.

 Teens can room with a registered teen from another chapter with permission from theregion & coordination between theaffected chapters. Ex. Only one teen is attending TLC 2023 from their chapter.

 Teens rooming with other teens in their chapter is encouraged. A teen will be allowed to room with a parent if thereare special circumstances that have been brought to the attention of the region & approved by the Regional Director. Ex. Extenuatingmedical issues.

 Non chaperone Mother members will notbeable to register until general registration, subject to availability, meaning conference has not sold out.

 Chapters must adhere to JJOA 1 chaperone per 5 teens ratio maximum.

RegistrationRules(Con’t.)

 A teen cannot room alone. If paying for a double, theremust be two registered people in the room.

 Graduating seniors can room with non-graduating teens.

 All graduating seniors participating in the Senior Gala must be registered and must attend the conference.

 If the registration type is Graduating Senior, a separate pagewill pop up during registration to purchase any ala-carte items such as GalaTickets and Conference Ads.

 Mothers mustnotify the Lead Teen Sponsor (Advisor) after they have successfully registered their teen or themselves.

 Non-registered mothers and teens can attend (but not participate) the Saturday Gala and/orstep show with a paid a la carte ticket. (Cost for Gala tickets is $150), subject to availability.

CANCELLATION&PAYMENTOPTIONS

 Payment for teens and chaperones isby debit card or credit card. Delegates, Alternates, or Chaperones thatare covered by a chapter budget need to seek immediate reimbursement from the chapter treasurer by submitting a registration receipt and voucher.

Cancellation Policy:

• The cancellation fee is $100.00 for each registration— regardless of the circumstances.

• ALL Teen Conferencerefund requests must be received in writing by May 30, 2023. If the request for refund is given 15 days (May 30th) prior to teen conference, ½ the registration amount will be refunded. No refund request willbe honored within (15) days of teen conference.

—NO EXCEPTIONS! No refunds after May 30, 2023.

• Send all requests for cancellations to Registration at support@viprllc.com and copy RT Florenceat rtflorence@jackandjillser.org.

• DO NOT use the chargeback featureor contact your credit card company to request a credit.

• All refunds minus any processing fees will be mailed via check 60days after the closeof teen conference.

CONFERENCEUPLOADSCHEDULE

CONFERENCEUPLOADSCHEDULE(Con’t.)

LTSSENIORBIOS&HEADSHOTSUPLOADINSTRUCTIONS

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ConferenceADGuidelines

 Please keep all text and important images½” in from edges, or it could get cut off when printed the book.

 Ads mustbe in pdf or jpgformat only.

 Name of chapter and name of individual purchasing the ad, address, phone number, email, and size of ad are needed at time of purchase.

 Full page ad color or black & white $300 should be portrait mode.

 ½ page color or black& white $200 should be landscape mode, Inside front cover $750.00, Inside Back Cover 650.00, BackCover Sponsor or $1000.00 subjectto availability.

CONFERENCEAGENDA

CONFERENCEAGENDA

Thursday,June15,2023

Processional Line Up-Elected Officers, Appointed Teen Officers, Conference Chairs, Co-Chair, President, Chapter Delegates & Alternates

BLACK EXCELLENCE: ASPIRE TO BUILD AN EMPIRE

CONFERENCEAGENDA

Thursday,June15,2023(con’t)

BLACK EXCELLENCE: ASPIRE TO BUILD AN EMPIRE

CONFERENCEAGENDA

Friday,June16,2023

CONFERENCEAGENDA

Saturday,June17,2023

Bridges that Expand Your Empire: Building Healthy Relationships and Boundaries, Safe Sexual Health, and the Art of Saying No

Rich Empire, Poor Empire: The Road to Financial Freedom and What it Truly Means to Have a Rich Life

Building Your Foundation of Black Excellence: What You Need to Be Prepared for College, Manage Money and Live Away from Home

Policed While Black: Fortifying the Fortress When the Empire is Under Threat

The Global Hip Hop Empire: The Foundation and Future of the Artistry of Rap

Black Excellence Starts with You: The Art of Interviewing and Marketing Yourself

Breaking Into the Athletic Empire: How to Become a D1 Athlete

Mothering the Mother in You: Renewing Your Mind, Body, and Soul and Modeling Balance

BLACK EXCELLENCE: ASPIRE TO BUILD AN EMPIRE

CONFERENCEAGENDA

Saturday,June17,2023

Coaching Your Teen to and through College: Financial Aid, Scholarships, Admissions, Choosing the Right School and More

Bridges that Expand Your Empire: Building Healthy Relationships and Boundaries, Safe Sexual Health, and the Art of Saying No

Rich Empire, Poor Empire: The Road to Financial Freedom and What it Truly Means to Have a Rich Life

Building Your Foundation of Black Excellence: What You Need to Be Prepared for College, Manage Money and Live Away from Home

Policed While Black: Fortifying the Fortress When the Empire is Under Threat

The Global Hip Hop Empire: The Foundation and Future of the Artistry of Rap

Mothering the Mother in You: Renewing Your Mind, Body, and Soul and Modeling Balance

Coaching Your Teen to and through College: Financial Aid, Scholarships, Admissions, Choosing the Right School and More

CONFERENCEAGENDA

Saturday,June17,2023

CONFERENCEAGENDA

Sunday,June18,2023

BLACK EXCELLENCE: ASPIRE TO BUILD AN EMPIRE

WhatTeensCanLookForwardTo…

 Teen Welcome Reception

 Teen Oratorical Competition

 Breakfast of Champions

 Leadership Workshops

 Talent, Drip the Runway, and Step Show

 Themed Parties

 Sports & Games Day

 Senior Outing

 Senior Gala

 Service Project

 Making lifelong friends

TheGroundBreakerspresentyour 2022-2023TeenConferencePartyThemes!

1.Opening Party: “ALOHA to TC: The Opening Party”

-Attire: All white

-Location: South lawn outside overlooking the beach

-Hawaiian themed

2. Thursday Night: “Dream About Your Empire: The Pajama Party”

-Attire: Pajamas (must wear long pajama pants, short or long sleeve shirts, bras must be worn, no shorts, no night shirts, no camisoles, no spaghetti straps)

-Pajama themed

3. Friday Night: “BUILD Your Empire Party”

-Attire: Construction clothes

-Construction themed

4. Gala: “Back to the Roots Gala”

-Attire: Black tie (African inspired attire optional but encouraged)

-Intended to pay homage to the African Diaspora

-Red, green, and yellow

CommunityServiceProjects

• Teens will choose from one out of three service options duringregistration.

• Oncecapacity is reached for a particular project, you will required to choose another option.

• Check-In during On-site Community ServiceProject

• LTS’s, please keepa record of the serviceproject your Teens have registered for.

CommunityServiceOptions

“Hope for Healing”

“Home is Where the Heart Is”

“HBCU KNOW”

“HopeforHealing”HospitalCareKit

Target Population – Children/Teens facing medical disparities.

• “Hope for Healing” - Hospital Hope Kits

• Teens will curate “hope kits” for childpatients at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital

• Items we areconsidering to have in the kits: coloring books, small games, socks, blankets, hope journals, etc.

• Oncewe receivean approved list of items that the hospital will accept for of items that the hospital will accept for donations, a detailed askwill go out to Chapters.

“HomeisWheretheHeartIs” DuffleBags

Target Population – Children/Teens receiving Foster Care services.

• “Home is Where the Heart Is”

• Teens will pack dufflebags to be donated to children receiving foster care services from “Kids inDistress, Inc.”

CommunityServiceProjects(Con’t.)

• Items we areconsidering to have in the kits: personal hygiene/toiletry items, blankets, books, stuffed animals, snacks, etc.

• Oncewe receivean approved list of items that Kids in Distress will accept for donations, a detailedask will go out to Chapters.

HBCUKNOW”ChildrenAwayfromHomeKits

Target Population – Students enrolled at HBCU Florida Memorial

• “HBCU KNOW”

• Teens will create“children away from home” kits for students enrolledat Florida Memorial University

• Items we areconsidering to have in the kits are soap, lotion, toiletry/personal hygiene items, chips/snacks, etc.

• Oncean exhaustive list is confirmed, a list of items for donations will be distributed to Chapters.

DreamsComeTrueinPinkandBlueSt.JudeHospitalLetters

TargetPopulation–ChildrenandFamilieswhohaveexperiencedhousing disparities/homelessness

• Year4!

• ThankyoutoallchaptersthathaveparticipatedintheDoubleGood fundraisertohelpfundthisRegionalProject.

• PresentationwillbeviewedduringTeenLeadershipConference!

TargetPopulation–Children/TeensreceivingmedicalcareatSt.Jude Hospital

• TeensareaskedtowriteencouragingletterstopatientsofSt.JudeHospital

• Atemplatewillbesentoutforuse.

• Therewillbeseveralwaystocompleteletters–priortoarrival/onsite

• TheletterswillbepresentedtoSt.JudeHospitalduringMothers’Regional ConferenceinMemphis,TN

ThePink&BlueNoteJazzLoungeandArtAuction

ComeouttosupportourdynamicSERTeenArtists

• ALLartmediumsarewelcome

• Entertainmentfor MomsandPOP’s

• SignuplinkwillbesenttoLTS’s/Momstoregisteryourteenartists

• PleasebeginNOWtoencourageyouryoungartiststodonate!

• CornerArtGallery

• TeenswhodonatetheiritemstobeauctionedwillberecognizedduringTeen Conference

TeenConferenceTeenCommittees

• Teen Advisory Board

• Teen Communications Board

• Rules & Regulation

• Theme

• Foundation

• Resolutions

• Evaluations & Recommendations

• Pages

• Nominating

• The Regional Director in consultation withthe Regional Executive Board will make committee selectionsprior to the conference from the names provided by theLead Teen Sponsors via the registration site.

• Committee assignments will be communicated via email by April 22, 2023.

• 1-2 meetings will be held via Zoom prior to the conference.

• Teens serving on the committee must be prepared to participatein all meetings or they may be replaced with analternate.

• On site committee meeting locations will occur at 4 pm on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

• The Teen Committee Chair will complete standard committee reports & present at a plenary during the conference.

• The committee report should bereviewed with the REB & RTO liaison before presenting ata plenary.

TeenConferenceTeenCommittees(Con’t.)

Teen Advisory Board

• Serve as appointed members of the Teen Judiciary Board and adjudicate any code of ethics violations as well as participate in hearings for minor or major offenses committed by teens during the conference.

• Support and assist with overall governanceat the conference, including protocol, dresscode, and teen code of conduct.

• Teens must be a rising Junior or Senior.

Teen Communications Board

• Keeping teens connected and informed during Teen Conference.

• Select a conference & senior hashtag thatwill beutilized at Teen Conference.

• Let the teens know how they can follow the Region during the conference and share photos.

• Create a newsletter summarizing activities.

Rules & Regulation Committee

• Thiscommittee is responsible for developing the Rules and Regulations that will govern the business of the teens during the 2023 Teen Leadership Conference.

Theme Committee

• Thiscommittee is responsible for developing the criteria for a theme for the 2024 Teen Leadership Conference.

• In addition, this committee will be responsible forpresenting up to three (3) ideas for consideration as the 2024 Teen Leadership Conference the

TeenConferenceTeenCommittees(Con’t.)

Evaluations & Recommendations (New)

 Thiscommittee is responsible for developing, receiving, and compiling conference evaluations. This committee will distribute and collect surveys at the end of each activity and/or day and prepare two reports:(1) present preliminary findings at final plenary session and (2) prepare final report for inclusion in conference minutes.In addition, this committee will give suggestions for next year's conference based on constructive analysis.

Pages Committee *(Host Chapter)

 Assist the Region during plenary sessions.

 Members of this committee are selected from theHost Chapteronly.

Nominating Committee* (Elected Committee)

 The members of this committee assist with the teen elections process.

 Members cannot actively campaign for any candidate.

 They mustmaintain neutrality anddiscretion.

 It consist of 7 members, including thechairthat were elected at the 2022 teen conference.

 We will vote on the 2023 Nominating Committee at this year’s conference.

TeenConferencePreparationTips

Attend Webinars:

▪Informational and Training for all Chaperones

▪Know Before You Gofor all registered attendees

Additional Planning:

▪Communicate frequently with the Chapter President, Teens,Teen Moms and Chaperones.

▪Remember your Foundation donations &courtesy gifts for Regional Teen Officers.

▪Choosecommitteesand workshops. Seniors will not attend workshops.

▪Consider setting up a Conference GROUPME. It is very helpful for ease of communication.

Consider coordinating outfits for teens for someplenary sessions.

Prepare:

▪Review this planning guide with your chapter teens.

▪Encourageteens to compete in the Individual Competitions.

▪Make sure teens have the necessary props and outfits.

▪Encourageteens to serve on a committee. The experience is Phenomenal.

▪Pay particular attention to your first-time attendees in preparing them.

Be Flexible:

▪Patience. Prepare for unforeseen delays or mishaps. Your teens are depending on you.

▪Remain Calm. Your teens will take their cue from you.

Set Expectations for Your Teens:

▪Review the Code of Conduct with your teens.

▪Make sure they understand the conference dress code.

TEENCONFERENCEPROTOCOLEXPECTATIONS

TEENCONFERENCEATTIREGUIDE

DAY EVENING

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

● Chapter Arrival Attire

● All White for opening party

● Opening Ceremony Protocol Attire

● Sports and Games Day Attire

● Business Casual

● Community Service Shirt

● Senior EventCollege Attire

● Business Casual

 Pajamas for Party

SUNDAY

● Protocol Attire

● DepartureAttire

● Step show

● Construction Theme for party

● Red, Yellow, and Green

● Afro Diaspora

Formal Attire for Gala

MISCELLANEOUS

● hat

● sunglasses

● sunscreen

TEENCONFERENCEPROTOCOLEXPECTATIONS

● Bring your “A” game

● Please, Thank you,proper greetings, use of titles, etc

● Use your “inside voice”

● Clean up after yourselves

● No running, racing or rough housing in thehotel hallway

● Respect the POPs and Mothers from others chapters

● Adhere to Teen Codeof Ethics and Standing Rules of Order

● Do not leave until the event/workshop isfinished

● Give your full attention

● Respect your facilitators and peers by giving them your full attention

● Stay awake during plenary

● No cell phone usage during plenary

● Do not break curfew

● Wild behavior, inappropriate dancing, rough housing will not be tolerated.

● Adhere to Teen Code of Ethics and Standing Rules of Order. You signed it, you will be held to it.

TEENSPONSOR&CHAPERONERESPONSIBILITIES

● Responsible for enforcing all dress codes.

● Review guidelines with teens and parents prior to departure and all teen attendees must sign off/agree to comply

● Teen Sponsors/Chaperones will be responsible for enforcing all protocol

● Review the attirerequirements with Teens and parents prior to departure and all teen attendees must sign off/agree

● Parents/Sponsors/ Chaperones: Please check attire before and during the conference

TEENCONFERENCEDRESSCODE

● The dress code will be enforced

● Teens will be required to changeclothes ifthey do not adhere to the outlined dress protocol.

● When in doubt...leave it at home

PLENARYSESSIONANDWORKSHOPATTIRE

● Business or Businesscasual attire only

● No jean, shorts, skorts

● No tennis shoes, sandals, flip-flops

● No Halter, strapless,crop tops, spaghetti straps topsor dresses

● No mini-dresses, visible mid-sections, or sheer attire.

● Attire should be modest and refrain from displaying any excessive cleavage or derriere

SENIOROUTING/SPORTSANDGAMES/COMMUNITYSERVICE

ATTIRE

● Chapter T-Shirts -- Thursday for Sports Day/Game Day

● Conference T-Shirts – Friday for Community Service

● Senior Outing: College logo apparel of college expected to attend.

● Shorts:Appropriate lengths are required. Inseams should be at least 4 inches long.

● Ideally, athletic shorts should be worn since we will beengaging in serious team based competitions.

● No hats,caps, or visors should be worn in the hotel, only outside. Please use sunscreen!

THEMEPARTYATTIRE

● Abide by the themes selected by the Regional Teen Officers.

● Acceptable casual wear: jeans, t-shirts, sundresses, appropriate length shorts

● No mini shorts, skirts, dresses, or skorts

● Inseam must be at least 3 inches long.

● Undergarments must not be visible prior to or during the dance/skit performance

SENIORGALA-FORMALATTIRE

● Dark Suit or tuxedo, bow tie, tie,

● Long Formal dresses, gowns, prom dress, etc

● Dress shoes

● No mini-dresses or visible mid-sections

● Attire should be modest and refrain from displaying any excessive bounty Additionally, those with strapless gowns are encouraged to bring a wrap as the ballrooms can be quite cool in the evenings.

TEENSOPENING/CLOSINGCEREMONIALWHITEATTIRE

● White (not off white or beige) dresses or white suits (skirt or pants) may be worn for all ceremonies.

● Pants must be full length no capri

● The white attire must be uninterrupted, except for crystal accessories or pearls, such as buttons.

● Shoulders and backs must be covered.

● All Suits must be worn with white shirts orblouseswith white collars.

● Collared shirts must be worn with a white tie, white bowtie, or white scarf.

● Flesh or white colored hosiery is required with skirts or dresses.

● Socks or knee-highs can be worn with pants only.

● White solid colored dress shoes are required. The toes can beenclosed or peep-toe, sling-back pumps are acceptable, but cannot be both peep-toe and sling-back.

● Wooden heels are only acceptable for flat shoes.

● No sneakers.

TEENSOPENING/CLOSINGCEREMONIALDARKATTIRE*NEW*

● Dark (black or navy) dresses or dark (black or navy) suits (skirt or pants) may be worn for all ceremonies.

● Pants must be full length no capri pants

● Shoulders and backs must be covered.

● Suits must be worn with white blouses or white dress shirts with white collars.

● Collared shirts must be worn with a dark (black or navy) tie, dark (black or navy) bowtie, or dark (black or navy) scarf.

● Flesh: nude hosiery is required with skirts or dresses.

● Socks or knee-highs can be worn with pants only.

● Dark (black or navy) solid colored dress shoes are required. The toes can be enclosed or peep-toe, sling-back pumps are acceptable, butcannot be both peep-toe and sling-back.

● Wooden heels are only acceptable for flat shoes.

● No sneakers.

ATTIREEXAMPLESTOBEPROTOCOLREADY

ATTIREEXAMPLESTOBEPROTOCOLREADY

TEENCONFERENCEATTIREFINALTHOUGHTS

● The dress code is applicable to all events during Teen Conference.

● Chapter disqualifications and/or penalties will be applied by the Teen Advisory Board and Regional Director for violations to the dresscode

● Any infractions, including dress code violations will incur a penalty to your entire team

● WHO IS THE BEST DRESSED IN THE SWEET,SWEET Southeast? Chapters will be observed and judged throughout the conference for thehighest percentage of members meeting attire protocol and guidelines. The chapter with the highest score will recognized during the conference.

TEENCONFERENCEHOTELGUESTPROTOCOL

● Make sure you leavewith everything you came with.

● Tip everyday to ensure that you tip the actual staff who cleans your room.

● $3-$5 per person, per night is standard inhigh end hotels.

● Leave notes to indicate if you need additional towels, blankets, etc.

● Cleaning up after teens is not easy, pleasemake sure to tip appropriately.

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LEADERSHIPCONTACTINFORMATION

Name Position Email

Darlene Whittington Regional Director rddarlene@jackandjillser.org

Florence Holland Regional Treasurer rtflorence@jackandjillser.org

Sharon January Regional Secretary rssharon@jackandjillser.org

Takeysha Lewis Foundation Member at Large maltakeysha@jackandjillser.org

Keisha Lowther Regional Teen Advisor/Lead Teen Sponsor Liaison

Rtakeishaser@gmail.com

Jaynaia Griggs Regional Protocol Chair Jaynaia.griggs@me.com

Chii Onyeagocha Regional Nominating Chair southeasternRNCChii@gmail.com

Deborah Stewart Regional Parliamentarian dstewart@thestewartlawpractice.com

Leslie Thomas Regional Technology Chair

rtsleslie@jackandjillser.org

Dameon Clay Regional Father’s Auxiliary Chair jjsoutheastrfacdameon@gmail.com

Meeting Planner Vision Plan Support Results support@viprllc.com

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