This year the National TSA Conference will be held at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida from June 27 – July 2, 2008. We hope that all our students are preparing for an exciting conference. Please check both the State and National TSA web sites for the latest information on the conference.
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Online event registration will begin on March 15th and must be completed by May 30th. Chapters must register all students, guest and advisors who will be attending the conference. The fee for students and advisors is $90.00 each and for guests $40.00. Chapters may also register students for the DuPont Leadership Academy, $30.00 at the same time they register for the events. Chapters will arrange for payment (purchase order or credit card) for the conference fees and DuPont Leadership Academy at time of registration.
The State TSA office is making the reservations for the airline and hotel along with the ground transportation to and from the airport in Orlando. Payment for the airfare, hotel and ground transportation must be sent to the State TSA Office by April 25, 2008.
Advisors: Please remember that chapters must send in a copy of the “Utah TSA Participation Agreement 2007-2008” and a copy of the “National TSA Authorization Form 2008” for everyone attending the conference. Please send them no later than May 30, 2008 to Utah TSA, PO Box 547, Draper, Utah 84020

  National TSA Authorization Form 2008

Rosen Shingle Creek Resort
9939 Universal Boulevard
Orlando, Florida 32819
(407) 996-9939

The Rosen Shingle Creek Resort has been described as a "destination within a destination." Nestled along historic Shingle Creek, headwaters of the Everglades, the Resort offers nature trails, inviting swimming pools and tropical foliage. Among the amenities are: elegantly-appointed rooms, 32" flat screen TV with NXTV connectivity, remote skycap service for baggage and flight check-in, high speed & wireless Internet, The Spa at Shingle Creek and fitness center, 4 pools, on-site shopping, lighted tennis courts, video game room, seasonal canoeing and kayaking and the list goes on and on...

Important Dates Deadlines

March 14 - Online conference pre-registration begins
April 1 - Commitment from State 1st place winners
April 7 - National TSA Officer Candidate application due to state advisors
April 25 - Final Payment due to the State Office
May 12 - National TSA Officer Candidate application due to national TSA
May 12 - Awards nominations due
May 30 - Competitive events registration ends
May 30 - State and National Participation Forms due to the State Office
June 1 - American Cancer Society contributions due
June 5 - Hotel registration deadline for available sleeping rooms
June 6 - DuPont Leadership Academy pre-registration ends
June 6 - Conference refund requests due
June 6 - State advisor approval for restricted competitions due


Friday, June 27 Travel to Orlando
Saturday, June 28 Conference Registration
Candidates Meeting
Advisor UpdateTSA Mixer
Sunday, June 29 Competitive Events
Opening General Sessions
Special Interest Sessions
DuPont Leadership Academy
Monday, June 30 Competitive Events
Education Fair
Special Interest Sessions
Corporate Board Meeting
General Session II
Tuesday, July 1 Competitive Events
State Advisor Forum
Special Interest Sessions
General Session III (Annual Business Meeting)
Wednesday, July 2 Awards CeremonyTravel home from Orlando