MASC August 2022 Bulletin |
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MASC is excited about our 2022-2023 theme, The Magic of MASC – Spellbinding Leadership. Join us as we explore, learn, and experience the magic that is MASC!! |
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The following MASC committees have open applications from August 15 through September 30, 2022. |
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MASC Committee OpportunitiesApplications: Aug 15 - Sept 30 Committees are an excellent way for students in Maryland to get involved on issues for which they are passionate or skilled and to learn more about MASC. MASC currently has seven committee applications open: Action in Middle School; Civic Engagement; Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion; Environmental Affairs; Finance; Mental Health; and Social Media. Click on the link below for details and application forms. | | |
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Did you miss the August Workshop Presenter Certification? Don't worry, there is another opportunity! Read the article below.... |
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Workshop Presenter CertificationSeptember 24, 2022Registration Sept. 5-19 Workshop Presenter Certification Day is a day of learning to certify secondary students to be MASC workshop presenters and to re-certify previously certified presenters. MASC feels peer-teaching is a successful and effective method of training potential and current student leaders. MASC's extensive training yields student lead, high-quality workshops. Students may register themselves for this event. | | |
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Electronics Recycling Fundraiser In keeping with our green goals, MASC is proud to announce a new, environmentally friendly and responsible fundraiser designed to help alleviate the fast-growing environmental problem of e-waste. But we need your help! Simply dust off your old electronics, place them in a box, print the FREE pre-paid shipping label, and take it to the nearest FedEx to ship. 100% of the proceeds from the recycling of these items will go towards funding MASC, so we can continue to have our amazing events and conferences. | | |
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MASC Seeking Hosts for Events MASC is seeking hosts for our 2022-2023 Events. The Legislative Session and Convention require a bid presentation at the December Executive Board meeting. Hosting the February Executive Board meeting just requires a completed application submitted to the MASC executive directors. | | |
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2022-2023MASC Calendar MASC has a calendar of events including registration periods and links to details for 2022-2023 Please take a look and mark your school and regional calendars to help avoid conflicts. | | |
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Advisors – It's not too late!!! |
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National Activity Advisors ClinicSaturday, August 27$35 per person The 2022 National Activity Advisors Clinic (NAAC) is an affordable VIRTUAL event designed to kick off the new school year with valuable networking, idea sharing, and hands-on activities that advisors can take and use right away! Virtual NAAC 2022 will provide 5 hours of hands-on, interactive, practical, inspirational, and ready-to-use advising tools that will help to make 2022-2023 a “Year of Significance” for your group and school. This event is hosted by the Michigan Association of Student Councils and Honor Societies. | | |
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And for our New Advisors–Check this out! |
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Foundations For Advisors(Activity Advisor Training Program)Action before Sat., August 27 The National Association for Student Activities (NA4SA) is proud to announce its inaugural Foundations for Advisors program for the 2022-2023 school year. This program is specifically designed for new activity advisors to support them in their roles. Participants will attend the virtual National Activity Advisors Clinic in August and then will receive ongoing professional development throughout the 2022-2023 school year from experienced student activity professionals. | | |
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Free 3-Part Webinar for Students: Mental Health Hosted by NASSP and Work2BeWell Emotional First Aid Kit
8:30 p.m., June 21, 2022
(completed) Critical Conversations 8:30 p.m., August 30, 2022 ECPR (Emotionally Connect, Partner, and Respond) 8:30 p.m., September 20, 2022 |
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August 30: In the Work2BeWell Heart-to-Heart Critical Conversations module, students are provided with tools to be successful during difficult conversations. This module prepares students for heart-to-heart conversations with parents, peers, etc. prior to the conversations, and helps them navigate conversations when they don’t go so well. |
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Maryland Public Schools Strategic Planning Survey The Maryland Strategic Planning Survey is now live! Help shape the future of our schools.
The Maryland State Board and Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) invites Maryland residents to complete their Strategic Planning Survey, which will help guide the implementation of the multi-year strategic plan to transform public education. | | |
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Social Media Emergency Plan #ICANHELP has an important new resource that will educate students, staff, and administrators on how to monitor, investigate, and respond to campus threats. They will be posting a sign-up link on their website that will allow you to get the full Emergency Plan when they officially launch it in September. | | |
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#ICANHELP is looking for Students4Good Speakers! - Are you or do you know any students who are involved in important causes or using social media to make a positive impact? Invite them to sign up to be a panelist! |
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Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. |
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