Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is SUMMIT, and how did it start?
A. SUMMIT stands for Students Uniting to Make Meaningful Influences Together. Its mission is to create a coalition with schools to inform and prevent substance and alcohol use and violence within our communities. SUMMIT began in 2001 and was organized by a group of students from Lamesa High School at the Region 17 Educational Service Center. It has grown since then into a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization. Check out our history here.
Q. When is the next SUMMIT? How much is it to register, and how do I register?
A. The 2026 SUMMIT will take place on THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, at Indiana Avenue Baptist Church. The cost is based on when you register. It is $30 if registered by January 8th, $35 if registered by January 15th, and $40 if you register on-site. On-site registration does not include a meal, but pre-registration does. You can register by downloading the registration form here and sending it to the address on the form.
Q. Who plans and organizes the SUMMIT events?
A. SUMMIT is completely planned by a Student Planning Committee made up of students and advisors from schools throughout Region 17. An Adult Advisory Committee meets once a year to give additional suggestions and provide more resources. The governing entity is the Board of Directors.
Q. How do I find out what's going on with the SUMMIT?
A. This website is the most up-to-date. You can also check out our most recent newsletter here. If you're not on the mailing list for the newsletter but would like to be, you can contact our Executive Director, Kathy Lostroh, here.
Q. I'm interested in helping with or attending the SUMMIT, or I know someone who would be a great speaker at the SUMMIT. Who do I contact?
A. To recommend a keynote speaker, email Sandra Marquez.
To recommend a breakout speaker, email Kathy Lostroh.
To register your school, email Nancy Patterson.
To get on the newsletter mailing list, email Kyley Wuensche.
To suggest a possible exhibitor, email Jesse Flores or Alyssa Armendarez.
To comment/make suggestions/recommend corrections to the website, email Kathy Lostroh.
Q. I have other questions that you haven't covered here. Who do I contact?
A. You can contact our Executive Director here.
A. SUMMIT stands for Students Uniting to Make Meaningful Influences Together. Its mission is to create a coalition with schools to inform and prevent substance and alcohol use and violence within our communities. SUMMIT began in 2001 and was organized by a group of students from Lamesa High School at the Region 17 Educational Service Center. It has grown since then into a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization. Check out our history here.
Q. When is the next SUMMIT? How much is it to register, and how do I register?
A. The 2026 SUMMIT will take place on THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, at Indiana Avenue Baptist Church. The cost is based on when you register. It is $30 if registered by January 8th, $35 if registered by January 15th, and $40 if you register on-site. On-site registration does not include a meal, but pre-registration does. You can register by downloading the registration form here and sending it to the address on the form.
Q. Who plans and organizes the SUMMIT events?
A. SUMMIT is completely planned by a Student Planning Committee made up of students and advisors from schools throughout Region 17. An Adult Advisory Committee meets once a year to give additional suggestions and provide more resources. The governing entity is the Board of Directors.
Q. How do I find out what's going on with the SUMMIT?
A. This website is the most up-to-date. You can also check out our most recent newsletter here. If you're not on the mailing list for the newsletter but would like to be, you can contact our Executive Director, Kathy Lostroh, here.
Q. I'm interested in helping with or attending the SUMMIT, or I know someone who would be a great speaker at the SUMMIT. Who do I contact?
A. To recommend a keynote speaker, email Sandra Marquez.
To recommend a breakout speaker, email Kathy Lostroh.
To register your school, email Nancy Patterson.
To get on the newsletter mailing list, email Kyley Wuensche.
To suggest a possible exhibitor, email Jesse Flores or Alyssa Armendarez.
To comment/make suggestions/recommend corrections to the website, email Kathy Lostroh.
Q. I have other questions that you haven't covered here. Who do I contact?
A. You can contact our Executive Director here.
