Calendar

Chapter Requirements

October 1st every year | CSF Course lists are due each year (Must have final approval by February 1, 2026) Submit Course Lists - form opens August 25th
November 1st every year | Annual Dues payment deadline | Renew chapter and pay annual dues  CSF  |  CJSF

Awards | Submission Periods

CSF

November 1 - December 22, 2025 * |  Glenn Michelson Award Essay Contest | CSF Awards
January 1, 2026 - February 18, 2026** |  Seymour Memorial Award  | CSF Awards

CJSF

November 1, 2025 - January 13, 2026* |  CJSF 50th Anniversary DiGiovanna Memorial Award Essay Contest  | CJSF Awards
November 15, 2025 - February 25, 2026* |  Marian Huhn Memorial Award  | CJSF Awards

*Applications close at 6 pm.
**Applications close at 6 pm. Current year dues must be paid and current year Course Lists must be submitted and approved prior to nominating for the Seymour Award.

WORKSHOPS & CONFERENCES

Student Workshops & Conferences

Student Leadership Conference
6th Annual Virtual | February 7, 2026
Information

Spring Region Awards Interviews & Ceremonies, and Conferences

• Region Awards Events include Advisers' Workshops at 9am, Seymour Interview, Huhn Workshop, Student Summit, and Awards Ceremony.
• Region Conferences include Advisers' Workshops at 9am, Seymour Interview, Huhn Workshop, Student Summit, and Awards Ceremony as well as additional activities, workshops, guest speakers, and more for all CSF/CJSF members, advisers, and parents.

The Schedule for each event will be posted February 2026.

• March 14 | South Region Awards Event, hosted by Van Avery Prep, Temecula
• March 21 | Central Region Awards Event, hosted by Abraham Lincoln Middle, Selma
• March 28 | North Region Full Conference, hosted by River Valley High School, Yuba City. Parents are invited to the Awards Ceremony at 1pm.
• April 11 | Central Coast - hosted by Gilroy High School, Gilroy
• April 18 | South Central, hosted by El Segundo High School, El Segundo. Parents are invited to the Awards Ceremony at 1pm.

*Contact Past President Brian Dull at brian.dull@csf-cjsf.org

REGION WORKSHOPS - SPRING 2026

South Region Workshop
Location: Van Avery Prep, Temecula
March 14, 2026 | 9-10am
Registration opens February 15th.

Central Region Workshop
Location: Abraham Lincoln Middle, Selma
March 21, 2026 | 9-10am
Registration opens February 15th.

North Region Workshop
Location: River Valley High School, Yuba City
March 28, 2026 | 9-10am
Registration opens February 15th.

Central Coast Region Workshop
Location: Gilroy High School, Gilroy
April 11, 2026 | 9-10am
Registration opens February 15th.

South Central Region Workshop
Location: El Segundo High School, El Segundo
April 18, 2026 | 9-10am
Registration opens February 15th.

Advisers’ Workshops & Conference

Elections Workshop on Zoom
Focus: Explore how you can participate in the CSF/CJSF state board.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 5-6pm
Register for the Workshop

Past Workshops - Links to materials below.

CSF Advisers Workshop on Zoom
Focus: Membership, Lists, and general questions
Thursday, September 4, 2025 | 5-6pm
Watch the Video

CJSF Advisers Workshop on Zoom
Thursday, September 18, 2025 | 4:30pm
Watch the Video

Fall Advisers’ Conference - In person - Save the date!
October 18, 2025
River Valley High School, Yuba City
Get the Slides

CSF Advisors Workshop on Zoom
Focus: Seymour Award
Thursday, January 22, 2026 | 5-6pm
Watch the Video

Seymour Finalists Interviews
Check in for Interviews at 8am

All Seymour Award Finalists must fully participate in the mandatory in person Seymour Interview for their region, 8am - 2pm.

March 14 - South Region Awards Event
Van Avery Prep, Temecula
 • 8am - Check in
 • 8:30am-12pm - Seymour Interview
 • 12-pm - Lunch
 • 1-2pm - Awards Ceremony
Family and friends are welcome to attend the Awards ceremony at 1pm

March 21 - Central Region Awards Event
Abraham Lincoln Middle School, Selma
 • 8am - Check in
 • 8:30am-12pm - Seymour Interview
 • 12-pm - Lunch
 • 1-2pm - Awards Ceremony
Family and friends are welcome to attend the Awards ceremony at 1pm

March 28 - North Region - Full Conference
River Valley High School, Yuba City
 • 8am - Check in
 • 8:30am-12pm - Seymour Interview
 • 12-pm - Lunch
 • 1-2pm - Awards Ceremony
Family and friends are welcome to attend the Awards ceremony at 1pm

April 11 - Central Coast Region
Gilroy High School, Gilroy
 • 8am - Check in
 • 8:30am-12pm - Seymour Interview
 • 12-pm - Lunch
 • 1-2pm - Awards Ceremony
Family and friends are welcome to attend the Awards ceremony at 1pm

April 18 - South Central Region
El Segundo High School, El Segundo
 • 8am - Check in
 • 8:30am-12pm - Seymour Interview
 • 12-pm - Lunch
 • 1-2pm - Awards Ceremony
Family and friends are welcome to attend the Awards ceremony at 1pm

Huhn Nominees Workshops

All Huhn Award nominees must attend the mandatory in person Huhn Nominee Workshop for their region.

March 14 - South Region Awards Event
Van Avery Prep, Temecula
 • 10-11am - Huhn Workshop
 • 11am-12pm - Student Summit - Huhn nominees only
 • 12-pm - Lunch
 • 1-2pm - Awards Ceremony
Family and friends may attend the Awards ceremony at 1pm

March 21 - Central Region Awards Event
Abraham Lincoln Middle School, Selma
 • 10-11am - Huhn Workshop
 • 11am-12pm - Student Summit - Huhn nominees only
 • 12-pm - Lunch
 • 1-2pm - Awards Ceremony
Family and friends may attend the Awards ceremony at 1pm

March 28 - North Region - Full Conference
River Valley High School, Yuba City
 • 10-11am - Huhn Workshop
 • 11am-12pm - Student Summit - Huhn nominees only
 • 12-pm - Lunch
 • 1-2pm - Awards Ceremony
Family and friends may attend the Awards ceremony at 1pm

April 11 - Central Coast Region
Gilroy High School, Gilroy
 • 10-11am - Huhn Workshop
 • 11am-12pm - Student Summit - Huhn nominees only
 • 12-pm - Lunch
 • 1-2pm - Awards Ceremony
Family and friends may attend the Awards ceremony at 1pm

April 18 - South Central Region
El Segundo High School, El Segundo
 • 10-11am - Huhn Workshop
 • 11am-12pm - Student Summit - Huhn nominees only
 • 12-pm - Lunch
 • 1-2pm - Awards Ceremony
Family and friends may attend the Awards ceremony at 1pm

FUNDRAISERS | Earn donations for your chapter

Panda Express Virtual Fundraiser

• FALL - Thursday, November 20, 2025
  Use Fundraiser code: 9005523

More info: https://csf-cjsf.org/panda-express-virtual-fundraiser/

LOOKING AHEAD TO FUTURE REGION CONFERENCES

Special Opportunities Available - Host a Region Conference

Hosting a Spring Region Conference is a great way to support CSF/CJSF and for you and your members to get involved in the greater CSF/CJSF experience by meeting advisers and members from other chapters in your region. You may want to consider co-hosting with a nearby CSF/CJSF chapter to share the responsibilities.
If you and your chapter are interested in knowing more, check out the Conference Hosting handbook on https://csf-cjsf.org/about-conferences/. Contact your region VP, or Past President Brian Dull for more information brian.dull@csf-cjsf.org