Vision 2023 National Student Leadership Conference

06/25/2023

Do you want the program at your fingertips without having to dig around in your bag? Visit c.illinoisstuco.org to access the mobile friendly version of the program - including schedule, state and family council room assignments, and more!

01/22/2023

Professional Speaker Friends and StuCo related Vendors - I am offering an incredibly affordable way to get your name back out there after COVID, as schools rebuild their programs, at the VISION National Student Leadership Conference. We are having an Speaker/Exhibitor Fair on day one of the conference - Monday, June 26. It is a part of the actual schedule for students and advisers. If you would like to participate, please fill out the form below. I will send you an official registration form and payment information after you register. Please share StuCo friends!

Yes I would like to be a part of this year's VISION National Student Council Leadership Conference in Collinsville, Illinois! Please fill out the attached form and mail in your registration form with the $50 registration fee. If you will be needing a hotel reservation for either Sunday night or Mond...

01/10/2023

The Street Festival planned for Monday, June 26 is fully planned and booked! The two hour entertainment spectacular will include games, obstacle courses, interactive inflatables, special treats and an amazing DJ/Outdoor Dance! Signed the contract this morning!

01/06/2023

Thank you to Holland Construction for their $5,000 GOLD sponsorship of the VISION Conference!

12/25/2022

Merry Christmas studnet leaders!

11/24/2022

10/14/2022

The tentative schedule for VISION 2023 is here! I stress the word tentative. :)
Check it out here:

JUNE 26-28, 2023 ✨ COLLINSVILLE, ILLINOIS Full ScheduleMonday, June 26, 2023Tuesday, June 27, 2023Wednesday, June 28, 20238:30 -9:30amArrival, Registration, and Trading of Pins (State Rooms)9:30 – 10:00amState Room Meetings (introductions, bag/name/badge handout and prep for the day’s events)1...

09/29/2022

Monte Selby will be joining us at VISION 2023! He will be doing two large group workshops and a special general session on the Power of Music!

08/30/2022

This year's VISION Conference will have a general session dedicated to the power of Community Service via a Ted Talk style format. Three organizations that will be taking part in this general session are:
Kelsie's Hope Foundation: https://kellsieshopefoundation.com/
Got Your Six Support Dogs: https://gotyoursixsupportdogs.org/
The Pujols Family Foundation: https://www.pujolsfamilyfoundation.org/
Conference attendees will get to hear the stories of the founding of these service groups, what they are doing to help others and how attendees can help in their communities back home!

The Pujols Family Foundation is a national not-for-profit agency that exists to honor God and strengthen families through our works, deeds and examples. Since beginning this foundation in 2005, we have sought to help those living with Down syndrome here at home and to improve the lives of the impove...

08/19/2022

Our third keynote speaker for Wednesday, June 28 is not yet ready to be announced. I can tell you he or she is an international superstar recognized across the world with deep Illinois roots. He or she will definitely be worth the wait once he or she is officially able to commit! We have made it through the first steps of the invitation process! Now we are just waiting for the confirmation! Your patience is much appreciated!

08/13/2022

I am pleased to announce our second keynote speaker on Tuesday, June 27, 2023…….
Heather Schultz!

Heather's keynote, Power Through, is truly that...powerful. She shares her story to inspire others. What a very powerful keynote speaker!