MASC Advance August 2-4Registration July 5-26 We are excited to have our MASC Advance back in person. This is a three-day event with two optional overnight stays and is open to all secondary student leaders in Maryland. • Aug. 2: workshop presenter certification (optional overnight) • Aug. 3: Fall Leadership Conference preparation & training (optional overnight) • Aug. 4: Executive Board meeting (optional virtual attendance) Students register themselves for this event and are responsibly for associated fees. | | |
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New Regional Student Leaders Contact Information Needed Congratulations to the new student leaders in your region. The regional president, 2nd vice president (middle school representative) and the student member on the Board of Education (SMOB, SROB, Commissioner) by virtue of the position, are voting members of the MASC executive board. In order to stay informed, MASC needs contact information for these new leaders. Please complete the confidential form for MASC's 2022-2023 roster. Thanks! | | |
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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 an Executive Board meeting. Hosting the September Workshop Presenter Certification or an Executive Board meeting just require a completed application. | | |
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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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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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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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Democracy 2022 Youth Film ChallengeDeadline: Midnight, August 14 In order to sustain our democracy and preserve our fundamental values, young Americans must feel they have a voice and are empowered to effect change through voting and civic action. Democracy 2022 Youth Film Challenge is a global film competition for students to generate civics-oriented videos that ultimately create a groundbreaking movement for young Americans to get engaged in our Democracy and to vote – to bring young people together as a community and provide a digital platform for them to be heard. | | |
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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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Richard W. Collins III Leadership with Honor Scholarship(Maryland Higher Education Commission ) Deadline - July 15th This scholarship program promotes the State’s compelling interest in educating diverse student bodies and in achieving diversity in ROTC programs. | | |
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July In addition to many July holidays, this summer month is National Blueberry Month, National Grilling Month, and National Picnic Month. In addtion, Maryland’s Primary Election is July 19th! | | |
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If you no longer wish to subscribe to this bulletin, please email Karen.Crawford@mdstudentcouncils.org. If you are no longer an advisor or have graduated, please state that so we may move you to a MASC alumni list. |
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