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2012 Columbia Conference
It’s hard to believe! The upcoming conference will be 32 years in a row that SCACS has hosted this event. This annual conference is for Pastors, Administrators, and Board Members of all Christian schools, members and non-members. It is also for Directors of Church Child Care Centers. The Conference begins with the Legislators’ Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. and concludes at 10:30 a.m. We take this time to meet and talk with our Legislators and Constitutional Officers about what our schools and centers do for the children of South Carolina. It is also a great opportunity to personally thank them for the work they do on our behalf in state government.
Member schools may each bring up to four students (Juniors or Seniors only). While we are sorry to have to limit the number of students, space limitations dictate in this matter. Let me encourage each school to bring students; it is an opportunity to expose our governmental leaders to what we are all about—our students. It is also an opportunity to foster an interest and sense of responsibility in our students who will be the next generation of Christian leaders in South Carolina. During the business meeting, students are given an opportunity to go onto the Capitol grounds for an activity.
You will note that we are back at the Blatt Building again this year—our purpose is to more effectively reach our legislators and constitutional officers. Because of the arrangement set up by the General Assembly, they prefer these functions be held on the Capitol grounds. We are able to return to this format again this year to try to reach a broader spectrum of our elected officials. We will let you know how we will have to adjust as we approach the breakfast.
The annual SCACS business meeting will begin at 9:15 a.m. This will be an important time for our association in light of a great number of challenges that we must meet in the coming months. The business meeting will include many items that are necessary for the ongoing operation of our association, including the election of board members. Each school should have already received a proposed list of nominees as well as documents explaining proposed changes to our constitution.
It is vital that you take part in this business meeting and conference. This is your organization and we need your participation. Every SCACS member school is asked to have a representative in attendance. Please do not put this invitation on the back burner. This is an extremely important conference.
Now for a final plea. Please call your legislators and ask them to meet you there. No, it doesn’t cost you extra to invite them. The legislators and constitutional officers come as our guests. We will send a formal invitation to each one of them, but your personal phone call or contact works wonders. A list of the legislators in your area is enclosed in this mailing. I trust I can count on you to make those calls. It will make a difference.
School Registration Form in PDF
List of Legislators by Region in PDF