1. Welcome JSA Members!

2. Introduction Introduce our Board Samantha Reader & Janjan Sun – Co-Presidents Diogo Oliveira- Debate Director Madison Lo- Public Relations Officer Sabrina Oh- Activities Director Sophie Loeb- Recording Secretary Noreen Farsai- Treasurer Kurt Huckleberry- Outreach Director

3. WHAT IS JSA? “The Junior State of America (JSA) was created by and for young people to spread political-awareness. Since its founding in 1934, more than 500,000 student members have become active, informed citizens through JSA.” –From jsa.org (main website)

4. 1934 Photo!

5. WHAT DO WE DO? “What makes JSA so unique is that students organize every aspect of the organization, from the chapter level all the way to state and national administration. Our student leaders, elected by their fellow JSA members, plan and execute all of the conventions, conferences, and one days.” “JSA allows for an exchange of ideas through stimulating student debates, thought talks, problem solving and a variety of simulations. By participating in these activities, each member gains a more intelligent and informed viewpoint. JSA also provides a wonderful chance to meet and make friends with scores of other bright, involved students who have similar interests.” -jsa.org

6. Plan for 2013-2014 Discuss and have a debate every meeting -These debate topics will come from the conference debate topics Host a Teacher Debate Night Have as many members as possible go to Winter Congress and Spring State!

7. WHAT ARE CONFERENCES? Conferences take place on Saturdays and Sundays They have a theme that correlates with the popular current day political topics They consist of debates, lectures, thought-talks, a dance-- & More! They are overnight conferences that you pay to attend

8. WHAT DO THEY LOOK LIKE?

9. FUN GAME– IS THAT JSA ATTIRE? At JSA events, participants wear “work/business” attire. By looking at the image, determine whether the outfit fits the typical JSA attire look. Say YAE - If you believe it does Say NAY - If you believe it doesn’t

10. Example YAENAY

14. YAE

16. NAY

20. YAE

22. Debatable…

23. THANK YOU FOR COMING Feel Free to take one cookie on your way out!