Aug. 28-30, the Arkansas Communication & Theatre Arts Association (ACTAA) hosted its annual Fall Conference which included the organization’s annual General Business Meeting and regular meeting of the Board of Directors. The following outlines approved proposals of policies and programs that hope to advance the association's ability to better serve its membership and ensure continuity.

Membership Action:

The ASC Qualifying Tournament Document was amended to clarify incorrect language, update practices, require open invitationals, and establish a Junior High Conference Championship tournament and related administration.

Support document(s): Updated ASC Qualifying Tournament Document 

The ACTAA Constitution & Bylaws were amending the Constitution and Bylaws to create flexibility in Student Congress Dates

Support document(s): Updated ACTAA Constitution & Bylaws

The Student Congress Bylaws were amended to add NSDA rules for use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other minor edits for clarification. 

Support document(s): Updated Student Congress Bylaws

The Arkansas Tournament Tabroom Shell was approved by the membership and is now required to be used for all ASC-qualifying tournaments. Rules about the use and disclosure about making alterations to the shell for individuals tournaments are found in the ASC Qualifying Tournament Document, as approved by the membership at the 2024 Fall Conference. 

Support document(s): Updated ASC Qualifying Tournament Document 

A Second Vice President was elected for a 2026-2028 term, Antha Johnson of Fayetteville. Johnson will assume the role of Second Vice President after the Arkansas State Championship in April 2026. She will serve an successive term as the First Vice President position (April 2028-April 2030), then President position (April 2030-April 2032) and finally the Past President role (April 2033-April 2034).