TAFCE, Central Region
Leadership Retreat
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to
Leadership Retreat
University of Tennessee Southern Pulaski, TN
May 21-23, 2024 extra night May 20
There’s No Place Like Home in FCE
Learn!
The pillars welcome you!
Connect!
Many classes will be in the Johnston Center.
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Grow!
The dining crew.
Arrival Time:
Monday, May 20 (extra night stay) -- 2 to 4 p.m. Pick up room key at the Guthrie Student Life Center
Tues., May 21 -- 8 to 10 a.m. Pick up room key at the Guthrie Student Life Center
Note: There will be designated parking spots for unloading your car near the dorm or apartment entrance. After unloading, you will need to move your car to another parking spot. We are working diligently to have 4-Hers on-site to assist you with unloading your luggage and transporting it to your housing destination.
"The Gathering": Located in the Lobby of Criswell Hall, this is an area to "meet and greet", socialize, and have a snack from 3-6 p.m. Monday afternoon. Monday evening we will all gather from 7:30 to 9 p.m. for card games, board games, puzzles, and adult coloring. "The Gathering" will also be open every day, with exception of during meal times and Wednesday evening during the movie.
Check In Time:
Monday, May 20 (extra night stay) -- 2 to 6 p.m. Martin Hall (Bldg. #19 on the map)
Tues., May 21 and Wed. May 22 -- 8 to 10 a.m. Martin Hall
Deliver Silent Auction items and Store items:
Monday, May 20 Silent Auction Items - 2 to 6 p.m. Criswell Hall Lobby Store Items: Johnson, Room 211
Tues. May 21 Silent Auction items- 8 to 10 a.m. Criswell Hall Lobby. Store Items: Johnson, Room 211
Important: Health Form should accompany your registration! Attach copy of photo ID or headshot.
What to bring:
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Completed Health Form F-600B with ID photo is required for all participants, mail with registration form (see link to form above)
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Central Region lanyard. Bring yours, if you have never received a lanyard, you may receive one at Retreat.
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DOOR DECORATIONS!!! SHOW OFF YOUR SKILLS! Bring Painters Tape and/or Magnets to adhere a CRAFTY DOOR DECOR. Personalize your door with your county, club or Retreat Theme.
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bed linens for a twin bed (extra-long) or a sleeping bag, pillow, blanket
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towel, wash cloth, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, etc.
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shower shoes or a shower mat for fall prevention, step stool for assistance in getting in bed. 24-32 inch
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several changes of clothing (or layers), a jacket/sweater, to accommodate the heat of summer and air-conditioned meeting rooms
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good pair of closed toe walking shoes for safe walking to classrooms and tours
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flashlight, umbrella, and your phone or camera to capture the fun!
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small suitcase on wheels or a small crate on wheels, to assist with carrying classroom supplies during the day.
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any classroom supplies not provided by your instructors!
We are pleased to announce a movie Wednesday evening at the TAFCE, Central Region Leadership Retreat. You will not want to miss!
Check out the movie trailer:
Silent Auction: Each county is encouraged to bring one or more theme baskets or quality items to be auctioned. The value is to be at least $20-25. Please bring items to the GATHERING PLACE Lobby of Criswell Hall, Monday, 4-6 pm and Tuesday and Wednesday 8-10 am. Proceeds from this auction are designated to the Mildred Clarke Scholarship Fund. The intent of this annual auction is to fund future scholarships for first timers.
General Store: In 2024 we will offer a “Boutique” store for $5 items and a “Bargain Basement” Store for $1 items. Participants are encouraged to donate gently worn clothing, books, games, decorations, craft supplies, garden items, etc. in good working order and to shop for treasures! Please bring items to the general store in the Johnston Center, room 211, Monday, 4-6 pm and Tuesday and Wednesday 8-10 am. Proceeds from the General Store are used to provide Star Scholarships. Five names will be chosen at random for Star Scholarships to be used the following year. All Central Region participants (full and one day) are eligible and winners need not be present to win. WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING USED CLOTHING THIS YEAR. PLEASE DONATE, THANK YOU.
Service Project: This year's Retreat Service Project will support the Food Pantry on the UT Southern campus. This is a way to give back to our hosts and benefit the students. The coordinator has asked for specific items geared to college students. If you wish to contribute, please bring any of the following with you to registration: Pop Tarts, Ramen Noodles, Breakfast/Granola Bars, Individual instant oatmeal packets, Pudding Cups, Cracker packs--peanut butter, cheese, etc., Individual tuna packets, Tuna/cracker kits.
Room Accommodations: There are two options for overnight lodging.
Option 1: Dorm Room in Criswell or Upper man Hall. Two single beds with extra-long mattress, two chest of drawers, two desks, two closets, lobby on first floor for social gatherings. There are community bathrooms on each hall (sinks, toilet stalls and walk-in showers with doors/shower curtain). You have the option of requesting a single occupancy in the dorm for an extra charge.
BEDS WILL NOT BE LOWERED THIS YEAR. They will be between 24-30 inches.
Option 2: Apartment Limited availability. (4 per suite), 4 very small bedrooms each with single bed with extra-long mattress, 2 bathrooms shared by 2 people with tub/shower combination, small kitchen with microwave and refrigerator, table, small living area, no common lobby area. Due to the building being on a hill and the degree of incline, you will want to drive your car to the dining hall and classrooms each day. There will be ample street parking which is actually closer to the dining hall and classes than the parking lots. It is your responsibility to fill your apartment with 4 people prior to sending in your registration. Please ask FCE members in other clubs/counties to assist you to fill your apartment with 4 people.
Note: There will be designated parking spots for unloading your car near the dorm or apartment entrance. After unloading, you will need to move your car to another parking spot.
Retreat Registration is due to your county treasurer
with health form including photo ID.
(Check for your county due date.)
Forms Due to Barbara Brackett by April 15.
A Mildred Clarke Scholarship is available to first time retreat attendees. One full-time scholarship per county is chosen by the county and paid by the region, or can be shared by commuter/one day participants in the county. After approval by the county, the form is to be attached to your registration form and sent to the county treasurer who then submits to the Region Treasurer.
Due date is April 15, 2024. Guidelines and application form located on pages 84 and 85 of the 2024 Central Region Program Planner.
If you are a star scholarship winner, send your filled out certificate with your retreat registration form to your county treasurer, who will send to region treasurer.