5th Annual CSF/CJSF
Virtual Student Leadership Conference
February 8, 2025, 9-11:30am

Session Guide

(Subject to change)

#1 Fundraising 101: Basic Guide to fundraising; Maximizing your time and effort
Throughout this presentation, I will delineate various ways to fundraise, providing concrete examples of previous fundraising projects that I have participated in, whether as an ASB officer for my school (e.g., school dances and snack booths), president of clubs in which I fundraised for organizations that I cared deeply about, or advisory board member who contributed to raising awareness of a multi-city fundraiser. Additionally, I will include areas to consider when fundraising and convey specifics about reaching out to local businesses that may offer partnership opportunities. Overall, the presentation will focus on generating fundraising ideas and breaking down the steps to make it less daunting and more doable, encouraging participants to mobilize and maximize their efforts in fundraising.

El Segundo High School CSF
Presenter: Jadden Lai-Yates
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#2 College NOW! Exploring Concurrent Enrollment as a Middle/High Schooler
Are you excited for college? What if I told you that anyone, regardless of age, can take free community college courses online and earn life skills, college credits, certificates, and even degrees? Join this session to explore concurrent enrollment, discuss higher education, and learn how to enroll and register for free online college classes at Diablo Valley College or any California Community College near you!

Sequoia Middle School CJSF
Presenter: Maya Manchester
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#3 Strengthening Tomorrow: How you can shape the futures of children in underserved communities through the AME project (and get hours!)
Join students from different high schools across LA to learn how you can make a difference in education with The Ame Project – a student-founded, student-run, 501c3-certified nonprofit organization focused on providing free resources and tutoring assistance to underserved K-8 schools. We’re on a mission to bridge the gaps in education while also providing high school students with the opportunity to nurture their passion for learning, lead with integrity, and inspire change and connection. In our session, discover how you can use your skills and talents to make the community you dream of a reality and how we can help you!

Immaculate Heart High School CSF
Presenter: Sihumana Cenquizca, Junue Jang, Florayne Lualhati, Rihana Ramos, Heidi Suarez
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#4 Positive Psychology 101: Defense Against Low Self-Esteem
Low self-esteem is like a heavy, dark cloud that doesn’t want to disappear. Even when you’re tired of it, it’s still there. So how can one combat low self-esteem and its negative effects? This presentation will discuss utilizing Nathaniel Branden’s 6 Pillars of Self-Esteem and other positive psychology principles to ease yourself out of that dark cloud of low self-esteem. We will also share how this renewed mindset can be used throughout your academic and professional journey. Interested in learning how positive psychology can be practically applied to your life? Tune in to our presentation for more information!

Horizon Charter School CSF
Presenters: Alexandria Castro, Leah Wong, & Cheyenne Jimenez
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#5 Homelessness: What We Can Do to Help
This session will present and share my project to support the homeless in the Bay Area. I will talk about the causes of homelessness, how that can look different for different people, and how we can help. I will also talk about my experience organizing shoe drives for homeless people in my area, and how you can organize your own. 

Notre Dame San Jose High School CSF
Facilitator: Mariam Elshareif
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#6 Thriving in High School: Time Management and Successful Study Skills
I know how it feels to be confused and lost about how to succeed in a much more rigorous setting like high school. The transition from middle school to high school is very difficult. My objective is for students to leave my presentation feeling much more confident in tackling their hard classes. I want students to take the tips I will give and apply them to their day-to-day lives. I want you all to retain information well, perform those tests with confidence, and receive an amazing score. Subtopics will include time management skills, study skills, and tips on balancing your academic and social life.

Capistrano Valley High School
Presenter: Valentina Naranjo
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#7 You Mattress, I Chair! The Power of Mental Health In Schools
tressed? Uncertain? In schools, the mental health of students is often understated and dismissed. In these situations, there are no viable programs or help that students can seek. Students are susceptible to depression and anxiety as they face stressful situations at school, whether it is academically or socially. As a result, this presentation aims to be more than a deck of slides. Rather, it will be focused on spreading awareness of the pervasive issues of mental health and educating others on the overarching importance of students’ wellbeing. We want to encourage students to reflect on themselves and their community by engaging them through our interactive session. Most importantly, we want to inspire students to implement what they have learned in our session in their school communities. Learn more about “You Mattress, I Chair!” 

Iron Horse Middle School CJSF
Presenter: Anna Truong
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#8 Open Forum: Ask Questions/ Share Triumphs
Join us for an informational sharing session to ask questions about the running of your chapter, fundraising, membership drives, or anything else CSF or CJSF related. Our CSF community loves to hear about projects and successes of our peers. This session will be hosted by a current state board member and members of the Student Advisory Council.

California Scholarship Federation/ California Junior Scholarship Federation
Presenter: Stephanie Peterson, Past President and members of the CSF/CJSF Student Advisory Board
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Other Resources

Evaluation Form: https://forms.gle/WixTTbfeJ3rZX1Nv6   

Additional Information and Links (can also be found on our website):

April 10, 2025 Panda Express Virtual Fundraiser flyer PDFs to be shared with supporters –
English | Spanish

Spring Conferences:

March 8 | Central Coast Conference, hosted by Dublin High School CSF Chapter 901cc, Dublin | Central Coast CSF/CJSF Conference Flyer

March 15 | Central Awards Interviews & Ceremonies, hosted by Sanger West High School CSF Chapter 1547c, Fresno

March 22 | South Awards Interviews & Ceremonies, hosted by Van Avery Prep CJSF Chapter 868 s, Temecula

March 29 | South Central Awards Interviews & Ceremonies, hosted by El Segundo High School Chapter 203 sc, El Segundo

April 5 | North Conference, hosted by Bidwell Jr. High School CJSF Chapter 158jn, Chico | North CSF/CJSF Conference Flyer

Virtual Student Leadership Conference Videos/Media
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