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May 1-2, 2011
Salem Conference Center (new venue!)
Conference Schedule
Sunday, May 1
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12:00-1:30 pm |
Registration/Exhibits |
1:00 pm |
Mandatory Advisor Meeting |
2:00- 4:00 pm |
Opening General Session
- Greetings, Introductions
- Speaker, Mark Speckman
- Advisor of the Year
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4:00- 4:30 pm |
Break & Exhibits |
4:30-5:15 pm |
Round 1 Breakouts |
5:15-7:00 pm |
Dinner Banquet
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Community Leader of the Year Awards
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Student Council Recognition Awards
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7:00 - 7:45 pm |
Community Service Project - Matt's Chemo Bags |
8:00-8:45 pm |
Round 2 Breakouts |
9:00-11:00 pm |
Students: Dance & Games (Theme: Emerald City)
Advisors: Hospitality & Help Chaperone Activities |
11:15 pm |
ALL students in their OWN rooms |
11:30 pm |
Lights out! |
Monday, May 2
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7:00-8:30 am |
Complimentary HOT Breakfast for The Grand Hotel guests |
7:30 - 8:30 am |
Exhibits & Light Continental Breakfast |
8:30-9:30 am |
GENERAL SESSION
- Speaker, Patrick Maurer
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9:30-10:00 am |
Break/Hotel Check-out |
10:00-10:45 am |
Round 3 Breakouts |
11:00-11:45 am |
Round 4 Breakouts |
12:00 pm-12:30 pm |
CLOSING GENERAL SESSION /Exhbitor Door Prizes |
12:30pm |
Adjourn - Lunch on your own - Safe travel home! |

Keynote Speakers
Mark Speckman In the ultra-competitive world of football, Mark Speckman is a part of an elite fraternity who has experienced considerable success at every level. As an athlete, he rose from the bottom of his high school depth chart to collegiate All-American linebacker. As a coach, he has won in high school and college, establishing himself as a mastermind of the “FLY” offense and garnering numerous Coach of the Year honors in the process. What’s most impressive, however, is that Mark was born
While Mark’s physical disability is evident, his message is about helping people recognize and overcome the “disabilities” of their own life. At the end of the day all of us are limited by disabilities that keep us from realizing our potential. Whether it is poor communication skills, fear of failure or lack of organization, we all have weaknesses in our lives that require extra effort or creativity on our part to achieve success. Therefore, Mark’s story is not about avoiding life’s twists and turns or hiding our weaknesses, but rather about conditioning one’s self to believe in the power of the human spirit and achieve our highest goals.
Patrick Maurer is an entertainer, educator, and motivator who presents workshops, assemblies, and retreats to well over 25,000 students each year throughout North America. He is a graduate of the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication at Arizona State University and was selected as the outstanding male leader of his university graduating class of over 8,000 students. After obtaining a teaching credential from San Jose State University and working as a high school English teacher, he left the classroom to create PMaurer Communication. For four years, he performed improvisational comedy with a Comedy Sportz of San Jose and is currently a member of the National Speakers Association.
Advisor Responsibilities
- Photocopy the Participant Commitment form and give one to each student to have signed by their parent/guardian—turn in at registration.
- During the conference, please stay “on site.” Be visible and check to be sure that your students are attending sessions.
- Help enforce curfew (11:15 p.m.) by patrolling the halls for 30 min after curfew.
- Support OASC and its efforts by being positive to all hotel and conference staff and by “Leaving the campsite better than we found it.”
Hotel Information and Reservations
The Grand Hotel
201 Liberty St. SE
Salem, OR 97301
Click here for the The Grand Hotel
Special Group Rate: $119
(single, double, triple or quad occupancy)
Book before April 1, 2011 to guarantee this rate
Reservations call: 1-877-540-7800
All guest room rates includes:
- Hot Breakfast Buffet
- Complimentary Internet Access
- Complimentary covered parking
- Parking for buses available
Code: OASC 201
Group ID 533732
Hotel ID 13141
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Questions? Contact
Sara Nilles, Program Director 
or call 503-480-7206 (office) 503-887-1838 (cell).
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