Conference Date: October 2nd, 2024
Registration Closing Date: September 24th, 2024
Location: Patriots War Memorial, Turning Point Conference Room
Conference Overview
The New Jersey Advocacy Conference (NJAC) provides students with the opportunity to make an impact on the robotics community by advocating on behalf of STEM to state representatives and senators.
SASA will be hosting its inaugural New Jersey Advocacy Conference (NJAC) on October 2nd, 2024. During this one-day event, students will be trained on how to become effective advocates before heading to the capitol for meetings with their state legislators. Students will advocate for expanding STEM education and robotics programs. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Agenda
- 8:00 AM – Doors Open
- 8:30 AM – Welcome – SASA Staff
- 8:45 AM – Advocacy 101 – SASA Staff
- 9:20 AM – Break
- 9:30 AM – Effective Meetings – SASA Staff
- 10:00 AM – Government 101 – Guest Speaker
- 10:30 AM – What is the Ask? – Guest Speaker
- 11:00 AM – Mock Meeting – SASA & Student Guests
- 11:30 AM – Lunch Provided / Meeting Practice
- 12:15 PM – Head to Capitol for Meetings with legislators
Conference Registration Rates
- SASA Member: $70
- Non-Member: $95
Includes: lunch provided, capitol is within walking distance of the conference location.
Staff Member to Contact: Megan Volkening, [email protected]