Oklahoma Association of Student Councils
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Oklahoma Association of Student Councils (OASC) is an educational, not-for-profit organization
whose mission is to provide educational leadership training and opportunities for students and sponsors of member schools. The OASC, one of the nation's premiere state student council
s, is sponsored by the Oklahoma Association of Secondary School Principals.
. The OASC sponsors a variety of activities that are available to all member schools. Activities include an annual convention
held at an elected secretary's school, summer workshops, fall advisor's workshops, and additional activities.
is composed of an executive board consisting of an Executive Director, a 3rd-Year Advisor, a 2nd-Year Advisor, and a 1st-Year Advisor as well as three state officers.
s to the convention to enhance their leadership
skills, hear motivational speaker
s and network with other student leaders from throughout the state.
Previous conventions have been held at various locations throughout the state of Oklahoma.
in Alva, Oklahoma
. "Students will be divided into 10 councils where they will come up with a school name, mascot, colors and a school song and yell. They also will participate in breakout sessions that will include leadership styles, team building, etiquette, school spirit and activities. The group also will be having a banquet" and a mixer. Basic provides Oklahoma's student leaders with the opportunity to develop and enhance skills in communication, project planning and problem solving, plus work on interpersonal relations, team building, self esteem and goal setting. Students will also work with a Junior Counselor (JC) during their Basic experience. A JC is a student who recently graduated from a member high school and previously attended Basic as a delegate. The JC's role is to help the adult advisor facilitate activities and presentations, supervise and assist student delegates, and serve as a role model for all students during the camp. Delegate and JC applications are available on the OASC web site. All delegate applications must be postmarked by May 1.
in Norman. Advanced provides Oklahoma's student leaders with the opportunity to "advance" their leadership skills through small-group leadership situations and team-building activities. Delegates will also participate in a high ropes course during their experience. Delegate applications are available on the OASC web site.
Non-profit organization
Nonprofit organization is neither a legal nor technical definition but generally refers to an organization that uses surplus revenues to achieve its goals, rather than distributing them as profit or dividends...
whose mission is to provide educational leadership training and opportunities for students and sponsors of member schools. The OASC, one of the nation's premiere state student council
Student council
Student council is a curricular or extra-curricular activity for students within elementary and secondary schools around the world. Present in most public and private K-12 school systems across the United States, Canada and Australia these bodies are alternatively entitled student council, student...
s, is sponsored by the Oklahoma Association of Secondary School Principals.
General information
The Oklahoma Association of Student Councils is composed of 14 districts across the state of OklahomaOklahoma
Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state...
. The OASC sponsors a variety of activities that are available to all member schools. Activities include an annual convention
Convention (meeting)
A convention, in the sense of a meeting, is a gathering of individuals who meet at an arranged place and time in order to discuss or engage in some common interest. The most common conventions are based upon industry, profession, and fandom...
held at an elected secretary's school, summer workshops, fall advisor's workshops, and additional activities.
Executive Board
The OASC's governing bodyBoard of governors
Board of governors is a term sometimes applied to the board of directors of a public entity or non-profit organization.Many public institutions, such as public universities, are government-owned corporations. The British Broadcasting Corporation was managed by a board of governors, though this role...
is composed of an executive board consisting of an Executive Director, a 3rd-Year Advisor, a 2nd-Year Advisor, and a 1st-Year Advisor as well as three state officers.
- Gary Oberste from Bishop Kelley High SchoolBishop Kelley High SchoolBishop Kelley High School is a Lasallian Catholic high school with over 800 students, grades 9 to 12, located at 41st and Hudson Avenue, in the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area, on a campus spanning just over 37 acres...
currently serves as the Executive Director of the OASC. - State officers are students leaders elected by member schools to serve as the OASC's State President, Vice President, and Secretary. All state officers serve for a term of one year.
- The 1st-Year Advisor is elected by the member-school's student council sponsors at the annual state convention each November. Once elected, the 1st-Year Advisor will serve for three years; serving first as the 1st-Year advisor then moving into the role of 2nd-Year Advisor and finally serving as the 3rd-Year Advisor in their final year on the Executive Board.
- For 2011/2012 , the 3rd-Year Advisor is Josh DeLozier from Edmond Memorial High SchoolEdmond Memorial High SchoolEdmond Memorial High School is a public secondary school located in Edmond, Oklahoma, one of three high schools in the Edmond school district. It serves approximately 2,000 students.- History :...
, the 2nd-Year Advisor is Tammy Jensen from Putnam City West High SchoolPutnam City School DistrictThe Putnam City School District is a school district based in northwest Oklahoma City, Oklahoma suburb of Warr Acres, Oklahoma . It serves approximately 19,000 students and includes 27 schools....
, and the 1st-Year Advisor is Denise Tomlinson from Berryhill High School. - Duties for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-Year Advisors are outlined in the OASC Advisor Handbook.
State Convention
The OASC State Convention is held each November at the State Secretary's school. Each year, member schools send delegateDelegate
A delegate is a person who speaks or acts on behalf of an organization at a meeting or conference between organizations of the same level A delegate is a person who speaks or acts on behalf of an organization (e.g., a government, a charity, an NGO, or a trade union) at a meeting or conference...
s to the convention to enhance their leadership
Leadership
Leadership has been described as the “process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task". Other in-depth definitions of leadership have also emerged.-Theories:...
skills, hear motivational speaker
Motivational speaker
A motivational speaker or inspirational speaker is a speaker who makes speeches intended to motivate or inspire an audience. In a business context, they are employed to communicate company strategy with clarity and help employees to see the future in a positive light and inspire workers to pull...
s and network with other student leaders from throughout the state.
- The 2012 state convention will be held in Pryor, OK.
- The 2013 state convention will be held in Bixby, OK.
- The 2014 state convention will be held in Del City, OKDel City High SchoolDel City High School is the only public high school located in Del City, Oklahoma and one of three high schools in the Mid-Del School District. The high school first opened in 1953. According to GreatSchools.org, the high school rates above Midwest City High School and is rated below Carl Albert...
. - The 2015 state convention will again be held in Yukon, OK.
Previous conventions have been held at various locations throughout the state of Oklahoma.
- The 2011 state convention was held in Skiatook, OK on November 5-7. The theme for the 2011 Convention was ImagiNative, and highlighted the region's Native American heritage. The motivational speakers included Mark ScharenbroichMark ScharenbroichMark Scharenbroich is an American motivational speaker, humorist, and author.- Early life :While at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota, Scharenbroich toured with a comedy troupe called Mom’s Apple Pie...
, Judson LaipplyJudson LaipplyJudson Laipply is an American motivational speaker and dancer from Bucyrus, Ohio. He is best known for his performance in the Evolution of Dance viral video clip. He has worked as a public speaker since 2000.-The Evolution of Dance:...
, Ted Wiese and Bill Cordes. Delegates also had the option of attending a non-denominationalNon-denominational ChristianityIn Christianity, nondenominational institutions or churches are those not formally aligned with an established denomination, or that remain otherwise officially autonomous. This, however, does not preclude an identifiable standard among such congregations...
service with US Congressman James LankfordJames LankfordJames Lankford is the U.S. Representative for . He is a member of the Republican Party.From 1996-2009 he was the student ministries and evangelism specialist for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma, and was director of the Falls Creek youth programing at the Falls Creek Baptist Conference...
. - The 2010 state convention was held in Yukon, OK on November 6-8 with the theme "Cruisin' The World of Leadership." The motivational speakers were Keith Hawkins, The "Original" Mike Smith, and Sam Glenn.
- The 2009 state convention was held at Norman High School in Norman, OklahomaNorman, OklahomaNorman is a city in Cleveland County, Oklahoma, United States, and is located south of downtown Oklahoma City. It is part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, Norman was to have 110,925 full-time residents, making it the third-largest city in Oklahoma and the...
on November 7–9. "About 1,500 student leaders from across the state" attended this year's convention. The theme for this convention was "Lead Like A Champion!" The motivational speakers were Madeline Manning MimsMadeline ManningMadeline Manning Mims is a former American athlete.She is a graduate of Tennessee State University and a famed member of their TigerBelles....
, Kevin Carroll and Sherri CoaleSherri Coale-References:...
. Sherri Coale's warned Oklahoma's delegates that "The acceptance of mediocrity stains society" and that "many people settle, hanging on until Friday and aim only for survival." Coale "urged students to find their passion, make purposeful steps toward their goal and give their best shot, whether through the basketball net or life". - The 2008 convention was hosted by Jenks High SchoolJenks High SchoolJenks High School is a secondary school located within Tulsa County in Jenks, Oklahoma. It serves students from the town of Jenks and students from the south side of the city of Tulsa...
. - The 2007 convention was hosted by Putnam City North High School.
- The 2006 convention was hosted by Yukon High SchoolYukon High SchoolYukon High School is a secondary school located within Canadian County in Yukon, Oklahoma.-Clubs & Organizations:Yukon High School sponsors the following clubs and organizations for the student body: Academic Bowl Team, Art Club, Athletics, Band, Biology Club, Book Club, BPA , Chemistry Club,...
. - The 2005 convention was hosted by Tulsa Union High School.
BASIC
The OASC hosts the Basic Leadership camp twice each summer for student leaders who will be sophomores, juniors, or seniors at member schools. Basic is offered in both June and July at Northwestern Oklahoma State UniversityNorthwestern Oklahoma State University
Northwestern Oklahoma State University, also known as NWOSU, is a university in Alva, Oklahoma, United States, with satellite campuses in Enid and Woodward. A state university, it offers both bachelor's and master's degrees.-Establishment:...
in Alva, Oklahoma
Alva, Oklahoma
Alva is a city in Woods County, Oklahoma, along the Salt Fork Arkansas River. The population was 4,945 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Woods County....
. "Students will be divided into 10 councils where they will come up with a school name, mascot, colors and a school song and yell. They also will participate in breakout sessions that will include leadership styles, team building, etiquette, school spirit and activities. The group also will be having a banquet" and a mixer. Basic provides Oklahoma's student leaders with the opportunity to develop and enhance skills in communication, project planning and problem solving, plus work on interpersonal relations, team building, self esteem and goal setting. Students will also work with a Junior Counselor (JC) during their Basic experience. A JC is a student who recently graduated from a member high school and previously attended Basic as a delegate. The JC's role is to help the adult advisor facilitate activities and presentations, supervise and assist student delegates, and serve as a role model for all students during the camp. Delegate and JC applications are available on the OASC web site. All delegate applications must be postmarked by May 1.
Advanced
The OASC hosts the Advanced Leadership Camp three times each summer for student leaders who will be seniors at member schools and have previously attended Basic. Advanced is offered twice in June and once in July on the campus of the University of OklahomaUniversity of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma is a coeducational public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. the university had 29,931 students enrolled, most located at its...
in Norman. Advanced provides Oklahoma's student leaders with the opportunity to "advance" their leadership skills through small-group leadership situations and team-building activities. Delegates will also participate in a high ropes course during their experience. Delegate applications are available on the OASC web site.