Summer Camp 2023: Start the Spark!

Our 2023 Summer Camp theme was voted on by last year's delegates and staff, and we're excited to announce that CASCers selected the brilliant theme "Start the Spark!" Join us as a delegate or counselor to further develop your ability to spark change in your life and community. The next deadline to register for our Staff Development Program or Summer Leadership Conference is May 19!

CASC China Partners to Attend 2023 Summer Camp

CASC's partner organization based in Beijing will send delegates to the 2023 Summer camp at UCSB. This will be the first time they have been able to attend since 2019 due to travel restrictions. The organization conducts trainings based on CASC curriculum in Beijing high schools.

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REPRESENTING STUDENT VOICES TO THE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

On March 11th, CASC had the opportunity to participate in a panel hosted by ACSA! Pictured from left to right is Ellie Lian (2022-2023 State President), Ava Gebhart (2022-2023 Education Policy Director), and Esther Kim (2022-2023 Governmental Affairs and Policy Director), and Dr. Shawn Tennenbaum (Superintendent of San Benito High School District) who moderated the panel!

SB857: Youth Voting Eligibility Expansion

CASC is currently sponsoring SB857 with GenerationUP. SB857 would lower the voting age in California to 17, bringing younger voters into the electoral process, expanding democracy and increase engagement among younger Californians.

Contact Governmental Affairs and Policy Director Travis Hodges for further inquiries about CASC's legislative efforts.

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Region Cabinet

If you or someone you know is an incoming 9-12 grader looking for an opportunity to promote leadership and civic engagement in your community, Region Cabinet is the perfect chance to do so. Applications are still open for Region 3 (due May 12), Region 6 (May 15), Region 7 (May 17), and Region 12 (June 1). If you’re from another region whose applications have closed, contact your region president to inquire about current opportunities!

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTS

Laurel Miller was State President 1982-1983. Recently, Miller has been named as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Asia Foundation. "Laurel is a dynamic, experienced leader whose background spans nonprofit, public policy, private sector, and governmental leadership roles. She succeeds David D. Arnold, who is retiring after 12 years of leading the international development nonprofit during a period of profound change across Asia and the Pacific.

Laurel brings a strong professional and personal commitment to The Asia Foundation’s mission of improving lives and expanding opportunities across the world’s most diverse region. Presently the director of the Asia Program at the International Crisis Group, Laurel is highly regarded for her policy analysis, diplomatic, and negotiating experience in the U.S. government and with independent research institutions. She has dealt extensively with government and private sector leaders, civil society organizations, and international and multilateral organizations."

ALUMNI VIDEOS ARE NEEDED!

CASC alumni,

We need your help! If you love CASC and have 30 minutes to give, read on.

CASC partnered with StoryGive to record story videos featuring you, our beloved alumni! Our donors ask us, “What impact is my money making?” The best answer? A video snippet of our alums sharing their story and what CASC means to them. Your story will help us bring in more donations so we can support more members for CASC. Will you give us the gift of your story? 

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