1998 National Explorer Leadership Conference
eagle911 (eagle911@prtc.net)
Mon, 28 Jul 1997 13:57:07 -0400
So... here we go.
Dates - Tuesday, July 14 through Saturday July 18, 1998. Posts and council
contingents will register on Tuesday with dinner that evening being the
first meal.
Location - Washington DC. Staying at the University of Maryland's campus.
Fee - $325 per participant. $275 for staff.
Schedule - The conference opens Tuesday with registration, opening day
activities and great exhibits followed that evening by an opening show and
dance. Wednesday we will all head to the Capitol and Mall Area for National
Exploring Leadership Day. Thursday will have competitions during the day,
our ever-popular Wacky Olympics after dinner, and an evening extravaganza
climax. This will include major door prizes, Wacky Olympics awards,
campaign speeches by the National Presidential candidates, and a dance.
Friday's offerings will include many on-campus activities such as
rappelling and Discover Scuba and tours to government and historical areas.
Friday night is the grand finale with the awards ceremony followed by a
farewell dance. AND, this is only a sampling of the activities to be
offered.
Ten reasons to participate:
1. Washington DC
2. National competitive events
3. National Exploring Leadership Day
4. Exciting shows
5. Dances and entertainment
6. Memorable awards ceremony
7. The Capitol
8. Cash awards and trophies
9. National elections
10. Making new friends and memories for a lifetime.
Competitive events (team and individual)
Aviation Sponsored:
Aircraft Preflisht inspection
Aircraft identification
Instrument Panel ID
Cross-Country Flight Planning
Engineering Sponsored:
Communications challenge
Engineering Construction Project
Computer Aided Design
Hands On Design
Fire and Rescue Sponsored
Firefighter's Square
Broken Hose
Hydrant
Fire Protection Inspection Drill
Health Sponsored
First Aid/CPR Incident
Suturing
Basic Medical Exam
Medical Instrument ID
Sports Sponsored
Volleyball
Basketball
In-Line Skating
Outdoor Sponsored
Wilderness Accident Management
Tent setup
Orienteering
Outdoor relay
Individual Events
Extemporaneous Speaking
Crosman Speed Air Rifle Shooting
Governmental Affairs
Planning a Superactivity
National Mock Trial
(All team events are open to all Explorers regardless of special
interests.)
Advisor Activities: Advisors are welcome to observe many of the competitive
events, but for those who want a break, there will be a variety of
worthwile seminars, activities, and recreation just for advisors. A
leader's lounge will also be available for those who want to kick back.
So... I hope this helped a bit.
Sincerely,
Gustavo E. Flores
President
Emergency Medical Post 850, Inc
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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