MASC August 2024 Bulletin |
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MASC SEEKS PART-TIME EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC) seeks to hire a dynamic Executive Director to provide visionary organizational leadership and direct operational support. This role will shape our organization’s programming, operations, and strategic planning. The MASC Executive Director is a part-time (expectation is 15-20 hours a week) contractual role serving a one-year term, that can be adjusted and/or renewed each subsequent term, pending both parties agree. Advisors interested in helping with "bits and pieces" of MASC work for a small stipend should also click below for information. |
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State SMOB Abhiram "Abhi "Gaddam Congratulations to Abhi Gaddam (Parkside High School, Wicomico County), serving as the student member on the State Board of Education. Abhi will serve through the end of June 2025. Meet Abhi at MASC events. Click on the left for updates and reports. |
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MASC Membership OpensAugust 1st Advisors - Mark your calendar and join MASC early. Membership perks for advisor webinars, conferences, awards, and giving your student council members a voting voice at the state level! Read the FLYER for the reasons your school should join MASC. Click on the graphic to the right for details. |
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MASC Committees are Now Open!! Middle and high schoolers – join to energize your year with new projects fulfilling causes about which you’re passionate or to get involved with/become a bigger part of MASC! As committees meet at the same time virtually each month, students may only join one committee. Click on the graphic to the left for details. |
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August Service Spotlight This summer, turn up the heat on community service! With school just around the corner, it's the perfect time to dive into service projects with your SGA. Whether it's organizing school supply drives, community clean-ups, or embracing the unique awareness days that August offers, there are countless ways to make a meaningful impact. Together, we can make a difference that lasts far beyond the summer. Read about the great ideas the MASC Service Coordinators have suggested. Click on the graphic to the right. |
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August Green Goals Happy August, MASC! Hopefully, your summer has been filled with fun so far! To keep the good times going, August’s Green Goals focus on sustainable summer fun. Be sure to check them out for ways to enjoy the season while keeping our planet in mind! |
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Hosting MASC Events 2024-2025 Throughout the year, there are major conferences and several smaller events for which MASC needs hosts. MASC will start accepting bids for conferences at the August 7th Executive Board meeting. Application for the September Workshop Presenter Certification and the December Executive Board meeting may be submitted at any time. Click on the graphic to the right for application and bid information. Reach out to Karen.Crawford@mdstudentcouncils.org with any questions! |
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FUNDrive: Fundraising for your School Are you interested in fundraising while helping the environment and community at the same time? Host a FUNDrive donations drive with your student council or any other organization! Connect with FUNDrive, a program that partners with thrift stores, to host a clothing/household items donation drive for thrift stores and have your organization get paid for the donations! This is a great, easy, eco-friendly fundraiser! As a bonus, by using the MASC referral link, you can support MASC too |
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Support MASC by donating your old electronics! Safely and sustainably dispose of old electronics. Give back, save money, and make a difference all at once. Your contributions are greatly appreciated. Click on the picture to the right for more information |
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Please note: Some school systems block access to documents on outside Google Drives. Consider using a personal device in accessing the MASC Calendar. |
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MASC UPDATED 2024-2025 CALENDAR After reviewing the MASC events from this past year, MASC has adjusted the 2024-2025 calendar. Please bookmark this Google Document as it will be updated throughout the year with webinars and other special events. Click on the graphic to the left to see the Calendar! |
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2024-2025 Member School ADVISORS |
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MASC would like to offer short advisor webinars in 2024-2025 to address topics of interest. Please take a couple of minutes to complete a SHORT survey so MASC may begin planning these events. Please note that this is a "perk" for MASC member school advisors - MASC Membership opens on August 1st for the 2024-2025 school year. |
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Click on the graphic above to access the Google Form. |
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Maryland Center for School Safety (MCSS) - Students Advocating for Safety (student committee)MCSS is especially looking for students in Western Maryland and the Eastern ShoreAll meetings are virtual |
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The Maryland Center for School Safety (MCSS) Be a safety superstar and join the Maryland Center for School Safety's Students Advocating for Safety (SAS) focus group! As a member, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on school safety by sharing your ideas and recommendations with decision-makers. Apply today and help make your school a safer place for everyone. Applications are open year-round. |
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Join the National Association of Student Councils (NASC) In a landscape where every dollar counts, especially for schools managing tight budgets, the decision to invest in NASC membership is not just a cost, but a strategic investment in your students’ future. For $95, less than the cost of a single textbook, NASC is an essential resource for students, advisers, administrators, and your entire school community: Comprehensive Leadership Development: Resource Hub at Your Fingertips Nationwide Network of Support Recognition and Motivation A Voice in National Conversations:
Click on the NASC graphic for membership information. |
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We Serve to Remember 9/11 Day Grants - Apply ASAP! Dozens of $1,000 grants remain to be awarded to organizations, schools, and youth changemakers to lead service projects on or around 9/11 Day of Service 2024 that engage at least 100 youth volunteers in planning & implementing the service activities.
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Click on the YSA graphic above for details. |
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Free Webinars! Several free webinars are coming up that you don't want to miss! Students4Good Webinars • 7:00 p.m., August 4 - Life is Beautiful: student panelists discuss what it feels like to be a humanitarian for the youth through a digital age and why it is important! • 7:00 p.m., September 8 - Take Action: unplug the connotations of suicide and what students are doing to help prevent it not just this month but year-round. |
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Digital4Good • 4:00 p.m., August 13 - Body Image and Diet Culture in the Media: explore the impact to social media on body image and diet culture. Discover practical strategies to combat unrealistic body standards and diet trends, and learn how to foster a healthier relationship with food and self. |
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Advisors - This is a great opportunity.... You don't want to miss this! |
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NA4SA Virtual Advisor Clinic11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Saturday, August 24 |
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Veteran activity advisors know that one of the things that keeps them going year after year is a support network of other like-minded activity advisors. Sharing ideas, reaching out when issues arise, and just the camaraderie of people who know the importance of developing student leaders through activity participation all contribute to longevity in their positions. Click on the NA4SA graphic above for detailed information. Foundations of Advising! NA4SA will be offering the Foundations for Advisors program once again for the 2024-2025 school year, continuing and expanding upon our long tradition of offering support for activity advisors in schools across North America. We look forward to welcoming our third cohort of new (or close to new) activity advisors to the world of Student Activities...and to YOUR National Association for Student Activities! |
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Maryland Civic Education Coalition (MCEC) MCEC is a great resource for all things civic-related. Read the latest newsletter with exciting news about upcoming events, internships, etc. Click on the graphic to the right to go to their website. |
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The Maryland Civic Education Coalition is a cross-partisan organization committed to building an inclusive coalition that brings together students, educators, experts, scholars, and community members who are committed to ensuring that all Maryland students have access to meaningful, hands-on, comprehensive civic education and service-learning opportunities. |
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National Voter Registration DayTuesday, September 17 National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday celebrating our democracy. Celebrated every September, National Voter Registration Day involves volunteers and organizations from all over the country hitting the streets in a single day of coordinated field, technology, and media efforts. Click on the graphic for resources! |
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Do you know high school graduates without a plan for next year? If so, please let them know about the Service Year Option Program beginning September 11, 2024. Apply and learn more at serve.maryland.gov. Major Benefits: Full-time service opportunity for at least nine months Earn $15/hour or more Receive and additional $6,000 Completion Award at the end of the program Match with an employer in their field of interest Gain on the job training, mentoring, professional development, and exposure to employers and colleges across the State
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Are your principal and assistant principals members of the Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP)? Members enjoy access to members-only online research, liability coverage, reduced rates for the national principals' conference, and more! MASC is proud to collaborate with MASSP and present workshops at their conference November 14-16,2024. Click on the graphic above to learn more and apply today! |
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If this Bulletin was forwarded to you and you would like to receive it directly, please sign up with the link on this page. If you are a student who has graduated, please email Karen.Crawford@mdstudentcouncils to be moved to a MASC alumni list. If you are no longer an Advisor, thank you so much for your past work with our student leaders in Maryland. Please email Karen.Crawford@mdstudentcouncils and send the name and email of your replacement. |
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Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. |
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