DCON
2025
It's DCON Weekend! DCON is located at the Courtyard by Marriot at 1080 28th Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56560. Check in will be from 3-4:30 pm in the Event Center's Entrance with our opening session starting at 5:00 pm Friday. See you all there!
Newly Elected Club Officers Form
For information on awards your club can win, reference the contests and awards page!
Interested in Running for the District Board? Make sure to check out our Running for the District Board Resource Page.
We will also be holding a webinar on February 26th for those interested so be sure to attend, more details to come!
DCON 2025 Packing List
➔ Toiletries
◆ Toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, deodorant, shower shoes, etc
➔ One business professional outfit (for Saturday's Governor’s Banquet)
◆ (for men) Suit with dress pants, dress shirt, and jacket, along with a
neck tie and dress shoes
◆ (for women) Business dress or business suit and dress shoes
● Can bring a fancy prom-like dress if you’d like!
➔ At least two business casual outfits (for Saturday and Sunday events)
◆ (for men) Dress pants, button-down shirt or polo, and dress shoes
◆ (for women) Appropriate dress, skirt, or slacks, along with a blouse
or collared shirt and dress shoes
➔ At least two casual outfits (for Friday events and free time)
◆ May include sweatpants and appropriate shorts
◆ Bring any race car themed gear you own!
➔ Pajamas
➔ Swimsuit (if you would like to swim)
➔ Laptop/tablet and charger
➔ Phone and charger
➔ Pens/pencils, notebook/notepad
➔ Snacks (for yourself and/or to share)
➔ Blanket (may get cold in hotel)
➔ Any contests and awards material/submissions
◆ For yourself and/or club
➔ Anything else you may need
Want some help collecting information from Club Members for DCON Registration? Use this DCON 2025 Student Interest Form
Meet Your Keynote Speaker
Growing up as the eldest of his siblings, Darryl W. Thomas Jr. was no stranger to adversity. Born into challenging circumstances, he quickly learned the value of resilience and responsibility. With the weight of his family’s well-being on his shoulders, Darryl discovered an early passion for leadership, determined to help his brother and sisters navigate through life’s difficulties.
Darryl faced a devastating setback when he lost his father to domestic violence, a traumatic event that left him questioning his ability to protect and support his family. This profound loss, coupled with the promise he made to his father to take care of his younger brother Quincy, weighed heavily on him. This period of his life was marked by emotional turmoil and the struggle to find a path forward without succumbing to thoughts of retaliation and despair.
Determined not to let his father’s death define his future, Darryl channeled his grief into positive action. He joined the Marine Corps straight out of high school, where he honed his leadership skills and learned the importance of commitment, resilience, and strategic thinking. His time in the Marine Corps provided him with a professional foundation in leadership, which he later applied to his work with at-risk youth. By focusing on teaching these young people to see themselves as leaders, Darryl began to transform his pain into a mission of empowerment.
Past Pictures
Past gov during awards ceremony
Board members during gov's banquet
Harvest Pack
Best friends take a fun picture