MSTA Leadership Conference
Thursday & Friday, July 18-19, 2024
Holiday Inn Executive Center
Columbia, MO
"Where MSTA Leaders Meet"
(Only open to MSTA Leaders)
Conference Outcomes:
- Learn more about MSTA services, benefits, and resources
- Collaborate and share promising ideas, practices, and tools to support leaders' role(s) in CTA
- Develop and define leadership skills to build relationships and enhance attendees' CTA
This is a "learn and do" conference designed for MSTA/CTA leaders.Notes:1. Please verify your name and contact information (CTA, home address, phone number, and email address).2. Select breakout sessions to attend. 3. The following meals are provided during the event:
- Thursday, July 18th, Lunch menu is Ozark BBQ:
- Smoked brisket
- Pulled Chicken
- Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes
- Broccoli Salad
- House Salad (lettuce and toppings to the side)
- Warm rolls & butter
- Assorted Fruit Cobblers
- Thursday, July 18, Dinner Menu at Midway Golf & Games is Canteen Taco/Nacho Buffet
- Seasoned Corn Tortilla Chips
- Flour Tortillas
- Green Chili Pinto Beans
- Cilantro Lime Rice
- Lettuce, Shredded Cheese, Salsa Fresca, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Pickled Red Onion, Radish, Baja Sauce, Warm Green Chili, Beer Queso Sauce
- Seasoned Ground Beef
- Adobo Marinated Chicken
- Friday, July 19th, Breakfast Grab & Go menu:
- Bacon, Egg, Cheese on Croissant
- Breakfast Burritos--sausage, egg, cheese, pepper & onion with salsa on the side
- Spinach, Egg, Feta Cheese on Croissant
- Assorted Danishes, Muffins, Turnovers, and Scones
- Pre-portioned Fresh Cut Fruit
- Regular/Decaf Coffee
- Assorted Hot Tea Packets
- Orange, Apple, Cranberry, Tomato Individual Juices
- Water Station
4. If you do NOT receive a confirmation email, please call Member Care at 800-392-0532 to determine if your registration was submitted.
Event Schedule
Day 1: Thursday, July 18, 2024
8:30 - 9:45 -- Registration, MSTA Promo Store, MSTA Partners & Region Tables
9:15 - 9:45 -- First-Time Attendee Stand-Up Meeting
10:00 - 11:15 -- General Session Keynote: Monica Genta
11:20 - 12:20 -- Red Group -- Member Service Coordinator Meetings
Blue Group -- Lunch
12:25 - 1:25 -- Red Group -- Lunch
Blue Group -- Member Service Coordinator Meetings
1:30 - 2:15 -- Breakout Session #1 -- Job-alike
This session will provide an opportunity for experienced and new leaders with similar roles and responsibilities from different schools to get together to share best practices, ask questions, discuss common issues/challenges, and share strategies, techniques, and solutions.
2:30 - 3:00 -- Office Hours
Office Hours is a spotlight on the departments which are the inner workings of MSTA. This session will allow attendees the opportunity to interact with staff, learn the role their department plays in the operation of MSTA, and ask questions.
3:15 - 4:00 -- Breakout Session #2
4:00 - 4:30 -- Refreshment break
4:00 -- Hotel Check-In
4:00 - 5:00 -- MSTA Promo Store
Offsite Events:
5:30 pm -7:30 pm Dinner & Games at Midway Golf & Games
Dinner will be provided for MSTA members who sign up for this event. Registration is required. An air-conditioned banquet hall with a private, covered patio and an additional outdoor pavilion has been reserved for our MSTA members. Cash bars will be available. Many yard games are available at no charge, including Giant Connect Four, Giant Battle Ship, Shuffle Board, Ping Pong, Cornhole, and Giant Checkers. Other activities can be purchased, such as mini golf games, 16-hole par-3 golf games, ax throwing, batting cages, archery tag and go-carts to name a few. You could also choose to reserve a TopTracer driving range bay.
8:00 PM -- 11:00 PM Impact Fundraiser
Day 2: Friday, July 19, 2024
6:30 - 7:15 a.m. -- intenSati Wellness Session
Start your day with intenSati! intenSati is a healing practice meant to shift your mindset using mindfulness, movement, and positive language. Participants will leave feeling empowered with more awareness of their thoughts and attitudes to consciously choose powerful, positive ones that will help with healing and regulation. This practice is suitable for all ability levels.
7:30 - 8:00 a.m. -- Breakfast
7:30 - 9:00 a.m. -- MSTA Promo Store
8:00 - 8:45 a.m. -- Breakout Sessions
9:00 - 9:45 a.m. -- Roundtable Discussions
Membership Service Coordinators will facilitate discussion with attendees about the leadership issues/obstacles facing your CTA.
10:00 - 12:00 p.m. -- Closing General Session Keynote -- Darbie Valenti Huff
Make your hotel reservations by calling 573-445-8531. You must indicate you are attending the MSTA Leadership Conference to receive the group rate.
Each CTA will be reimbursed for Thursday night lodging (one room only) at the Holiday Inn Executive Center group rate after the event. MSTA only provides CTA reimbursement if staying at the Holiday Inn Executive Center via direct deposit to the CTA. If you choose to stay at another location, MSTA will NOT reimburse your lodging.
Deadline for Room Block -- July 1, 2024
Please note -- You must reserve your room by booking directly with the Holiday Inn Executive Center and not a third-party booking site.