1. LEAD Conference PHOENIX, ARIZONA NOVEMBER 11 - 15

2. What is the LEAD Conference? Leadership Experience and Development (LEAD) conferences offer students and advisers exciting opportunities to develop their skills and grow as leaders. These rewarding weekend meetings are designed to encourage interstate communication among student leaders and advisers, strengthen leadership skills, and prepare those attending for leadership roles on the local, state, and regional levels - all at an affordable cost!

3. Why would someone attend a LEAD conference?  Students learn about:  Combating prejudice, bullying, drugs, alcohol, and depression  Idea sharing and networking  Project planning and fundraising  Community service projects  Team building  Healthy lifestyles.  Planning and facilitating a workshop  Communities and local attractions in other states  Advisers gain:  Continuing education certificates (CEUs)  Professional development  Networking opportunities  Skills for managing student activities  Practical classroom skills  Project and fundraising ideas.  Connections with students outside of school

4. Schedule (see information sheet)  Wednesday (11/11)– Travel (no school) from Boston Airport (Parent dropoff)  Thursday (11/12) – Tour of Grand Canyon and Navajo Reservation  Viator Travel Company – Tour Guide (Tempe, AZ)  Transported by Van  Friday (11/13) –  9am – 2pmPhoenix Zoo and surrounding area  3pm – 11pmConference (Time for dinner on own)  Saturday (11/14) – Conference (Time for dinner on own)  Sunday (11/15) –  730-1030amConference  1030Travel Home to Boston airport (Parent pickup)

5. Details of conference  Where is the conference held:  DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Tempe 2100 South Priest Drive Tempe, AZ 85282  Cost per student:  Approximately $700  Fundraising to help costs  School absence: 2 days (Nov 12, 13)  10 students and 2 TRHS faculty (one teacher, one administrator)