State Conference Preparation Information!
The following communication will go out to all registered advisers and students. Please make sure to review, as this communication contains time sensitive information as well as some awesome student opportunities!
The “State Conference Preparation Packet” can be found here!
Student Leadership State Conference: Draft Agenda
With so much great content year in and year out at our Student Leadership State Conference, much of our program content and curriculum remains unchanged for our participants. We are excited to bring this impactful event to hundreds of schools across the state! View the Draft Agenda below.
Showcase Presentations
During the State Conference students are treated to student driven presentations selected from our Regional Connect events. These student “showcases” present topics, programs and ideas that are being executed throughout the state of Michigan, ranging from peer mentor groups, anti-bullying programs, community service projects and much more. Each showcase contains detailed information on the action student leaders took to create change in their school and how other schools can put these ideas to work for their own schools. Showcase presentations offer networking and idea sharing sessions to our State Conference Line up.
Want to present? Check out our Regional Connect webpage for more information.
Example Showcase Presentation
Michigan Student Voice
Welcome to the future of student voice. A voice that needs to be heard, harnessed and echoed across Michigan. As you continue to light the way for students in your school and community, we want to give you the chance to inspire and empower fellow student leaders from across the state on topics that resonate with all Michigan students. Welcome to Michigan Student Voice.
One of the TOP features of our State Leadership Conference is Michigan Student Voice! A program designed to give our leaders the opportunity to present topics in a fast paced, powerful presentation style on the main stage of our State Conference.
Want to present? Check out our Regional Connect webpage for more information on this competition.
Below is an example of a MSV presentation submission
Structured Activities
In order for our students to put some of their conference experience into real world application, our host school helps to design student structured activities that continue the dialog on the importance of self-growth, leadership philosophy and other curricular items to support the educational growth mindset. These activities are interactive, challenging and most importantly, a fun way to teach our student leaders.
2025 Keynote Speakers
Dave Davlin
Over 25 years ago, Dave Davlin began bringing smiles to faces with a form of entertainment he developed as a young boy. From NBA and major college arenas across America to the Summer Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea— and even to the world-famous Branson Strip— “Travelin” Davlin has entertained people of every age and background. His amazing ability with basketballs even landed his name and picture in the 1990 Guinness Book of World Records.
Dave began to hone his speaking skills in the early 90’s as a national speaker in the public schools across America. Combining his entertainment ability with a powerful message, he was instrumental in the fight for education and against drugs. At the advice of friends working in corporate America, Dave began to develop presentations for the corporate and association market and the rest is history. He now speaks at numerous corporate and associational conferences each year. From public school students to CEOs, Dave’s message has made a difference in the lives of thousands, and his impact continues to grow each year as he shares his philosophy and wisdom through speaking and writing.
Derrick Sier
Over the last 20+ years, Derrick’s passion for social and group dynamics has reached every area of his life, but shines brightest when it comes to mentorship. Using his B.S. in Kinesiologyb(Recreation Management), M.A. in Theological Studies, community and culture experience in the education and corporate settings, Derrick has helped organizations recruit and equip mentors, implement and establish mentorship programs, and create safe spaces for mentors and their mentees to connect.
In addition to having a heart for mentorship, he is a husband, father, golfer, gardener, avid hugger and is driven by his faith to live a life full of laughter and love.
Eddie Slowikowski
Eddie is a former “world class” runner and Gold Medal winner for the USA Track & Field Team. Eddie was 3-time Division 1 NCAA All-American and National cross country champion out of Loyola University in Chicago. Eddie was a former reporter in training at CNN before launching his own business..
Today Eddie is a highly sought after Speaker, Consultant & Author. Eddie is known throughout the industry as a “Inspired Performance” Expert! His widely acclaimed “Four Minute Formula” has been utilized by people from all walks of life. Through years of training as an athlete and running his own successful speaking & consulting business, he knows what it takes to be elite. Eddie has always had the can-do spirit of an entrepreneur, in all walks of life. Best of all, Eddie can channel that sense of accomplishment through interactive storytelling and raw emotion to audiences everywhere. He can make you laugh, cry, dance and learn… all in one presentation. It’s a rollercoaster journey like no other, and Eddie’s been doing it for over 3 decades!
Throughout all his many accomplishments, Eddie sought to enrich his life through service. He has volunteered extensively throughout Central America on month-long service trips, spent 4 years as a tutor for students from the Cabrini Green projects within the inner city of Chicago and has worked tirelessly for the homeless. Eddie widened his world-view beyond the life of sports and now as a husband and Father of 4, he proves that a successful balance of life and business can be attained.
Eddie speaks to tens of thousands of people year in and year out, utilizing a vast array of programs that are always customized to fit the needs of each audience. Whether it’s for Fortune 500 companies, associations, Healthcare, Professional Athletes & Teams, Law Enforcement or Educational institutions all across the country, Eddie’s personally devised programs are ever changing, keeping his message on the cutting edge for audiences everywhere. His extraordinary rate of repeat business is a testament to his versatile talent. The one constant through it all remains his high-energy message and interactive style. Eddie uses music, sound effects, dancing and audience interaction to bring his memorable presentations to life.
One thing is for sure: with Eddie Slowikowski, you’ll learn how to energize your performance to get the very best out of your ability! His presentations are described as “An Experience” so contact Eddie for an “Experience” like none other!