Advisers...the Essential Piece of Leadership
Annual Advisers’ Conference 2007
 
GENERAL SESSION I Advisers are welcomed by Association Coordinator, Kadi Pojeta
Advisers dig into their goody bags for a single puzzle piece...
...and the mixer begins!
Advisers must find the other eight people that have the puzzles pieces needed to complete their puzzle.
James Hodges, Vestaburg High School, searches for the rest of his puzzle
Advisers from around Michigan get together - from St. Clair to Parchment to Clio!
One group seems to be making progress...
...and another group tries to figure out what their puzzle says, but they seem to be missing quite a few pieces!
Almost there...they can’t quite make out the entire riddle that’s written on the back.
Two advisers stick with their puzzle while others from their group leave to find the missing pieces!
Now how does this go together???
First group done! And they solved the riddle on the back - good teamwork!
JAMES HODGES, VESTABURG H.S. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY ADVISER Mr. James Hodges was honored for 27 years of dedication to student leadership!
SHARON DURKEE, GEORGE CARTER M.S. STUDENT COUNCIL ADVISER Mrs. Sharon Durkee was honored for 28 years of dedication to student leadership!
Larry Streeter (retired, Dondero H.S.) and Tom Heethuis (Principal, Dakota H.S.) are recognized by the association for their years of commitment to students and advisers.
What a team!
BOB TRYANSKI - KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Bob engaged the advisers in his keynote session by sharing his appreciation and respect....
...as well as providing a touch of humor!
Bob’s spin off David Letterman’s Top Ten... TOP TEN REASONS I’M THE ADVISER
Advisers enjoyed the list, as well as sharing some insights of their own.
Maryanne Moriconi (Avondale HS) swaps ideas with Doug Erickson (guest from Minnesota, 2006 Keynote Speaker).
Aaron Donaghy (Avondale HS) and Sarah Willey (Clio HS) share their thoughts with (and apparently entertain) advisers around them.
Ideas flow as advisers hear what other schools do.
Bob reminds the advisers that they need to “bottle good energy and save it for later”
The advisers enjoy the very relatable stories Bob Tryanski shares with them!
Presenters line up against the far right to take turns telling about their sessions tomorrow. THANK YOU ALL PRESENTERS!!!!
Larry Streeter looks on as Tom Panackia (West Bloomfield HS) looks through the selections at the Advisors’ Store (provided by Tom Heethuis).
After a warm welcome from Jeff Heethuis, Jostens Rep, advisers head over to the Appreciation Hospitality, sponsored by Jostens!
Some advisers seem to get distracted by the array of resources laid out and take their time getting to the reception.
The atmosphere is light, relaxed and welcoming as advisers catch up with colleagues and unwind from a very long day!
EDUCATION SESSIONS Tom Obee, St. Clair County Community College, presents a session on Step Up, an initiative to get NHS chapters and PTK chapters working together!
Marie Van Tiflin, Heritage HS, presents a session called Amazing (Race) Fundraiser to an intrigued crowd!
Marie shows off shoes that were awarded as a prize to a classroom teacher during the fundraiser at her school.
Fred Cromie (Principal, Avondale HS) gives his insight to advisers on how to have a positive and effective relationship with an administrator (what’s NOT to love about him?!?
Education Session attendees jump into the Playbook for Success character curriculum tool, presented by Bill Heneveld.
Megan Maguire and Susie Kautz, both advisers at Van Hoosen M.S., teach other advisers how to create a more effective and fair leadership team at the middle level.
As NHS Adviser at Southfield-Lathrup HS, Amy Gibson shares how to make the selection process easier for the adviser!
Lisa Kingsbury and Angela Clark-Pohlod (both from Laingsburg MS), enjoy a session together.
Advisers keep track of new ideas and inspiration throughout the conference!
Bob Tryanski presents his session, How to Build a Chickenless, Eco-Friendly, Fungus-Free Incubator!
Advisers soak up Bob’s message!
More than 150 leadership advisers from around Michigan gathered in Mt. Pleasant, January 25-26, 2007.  They were recognized and appreciated throughout the MASC/MAHS Annual State Advisers’ Conference -- while at the same time they learned about new techniques, exciting resources, special projects, fun ideas and made valuable connections with other advisers.