MASC November 2022 Bulletin |
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"The Magic of MASC – Spellbinding Leadership." Join us as we explore, learn, and experience the magic that is MASC!! |
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Student and Advisors - you don't want to miss attending our Fall Leadership Conference. Registration closes at 11;59 p.m., on Wednesday, November 2nd! |
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Fall Leadership ConferenceSaturday, Nov. 19, 2022Registration closes Nov. 2 Join students from across the state at the MASC Fall Leadership Conference (FLC). Students will be able to attend multiple workshops, panels, and general sessions. Through attending, students will be able to work on developing invaluable leadership skills to bring back to their schools and counties while meeting many other student leaders. There is also a workshop for "new to MASC" advisors and an advisor workshop geared towards our middle school advisors. YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS! |
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Special Workshop for Middle School Advisors: Jesse March, MASC volunteer middle school advisor, will facilitate a team reflection post-pandemic, looking at our role as student advisors in the development of middle school leaders. Advisors will share experiences and observations to determine what our own “next steps” are as student leaders, given the impact of the pandemic. We will have a chalk talk, look at creating a Student Council evaluation rubric, and share activities, resources, and contacts. |
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State Student Member on the Board of Education (SMOB):Application Information School SMOB Nomination Deadline: 5 p.m., Nov. 14 Each public high school in Maryland is invited to nominate one sophomore or junior for the position of 2023-2024 student member on the state Board of Education. Read about the position by clicking on the link below. | | |
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MASC committees opportunities |
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Committees are an excellent way for students in Maryland to get involved in issues for which they are passionate or skilled and to learn more about MASC. MASC currently has several committee applications that are still open. Some are only looking for representation from specifically under-represented counties and Baltimore City. Action in Middle School
Civic Engagement
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Environmental Affairs Mental Health Social Media Committee deadlines now vary, so check the information for each by clicking the link below. | | |
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November Giving Tuesday MASC is participating in #GivingEveryTuesday for the month of November. Giving Tuesday is a series of weekly opportunities to come together to give, volunteer, and show kindness in shared moments with communities, causes, and countries around the world. The four themes for this month are Fight Against Bullying, Give Kindness, Protect the Environment!, and Give Gratitude. We will be posting every Tuesday about these themes on MASC's instagram @md.stuco! | | |
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November Service Spotlight: Honoring Veterans During the month of November, MASC encourages school/regional student councils and individuals to honor veterans. Veterans Day is November 11, and it is a nationally observed holiday for honoring military veterans of the United States. A veteran is someone who previously served in the military. This month, show veterans that you appreciate what they did to protect this country. Click the link below for examples of how to show your support. | | |
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If your school or regional SGA has completed an exciting community service project, MASC wants to share your work to help students around the state follow your lead! MASC has a Google form to submit a description and photos of your project at any time throughout the year. Your SGA can also support service work initiated by other student groups and organizations, then complete the form to share the story of this collaboration with MASC! Click on the link above (Service Spotlight Details) |
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November Green Goals Welcome to November! With the cooling temperatures, it’s easy to become overreliant on heaters. Click the link below to see some ways you can conserve energy during the fall season! | | |
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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 2022-2023 Membership - Join Today! Student voice, leadership skills, networking, resources, recognition representation, friendships, and fun – are just a few of the reasons why your school's student council should join the Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC). Membership applications are open. The process is exclusively online and only a school advisor or administrator may complete the application. Click on the link below to apply. | | |
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2022-2023MASC Calendar Get involved! MASC's calendar of events includes registration periods and links to details for 2022-2023. Please take a look and mark your school and regional calendars to help avoid conflicts and plan ahead for school delegations to attend events! | | |
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Advisor Only Webinar: 7:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, November 3(Hint: If you cannot attend, register so you can get the recording later!!) |
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STUDENTS4GOOD Webinar:Be Thankful + Give Thanks 7:00 p.m. - November 4 “Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling.” Join #ICANHELP as they celebrate the virtues of kindness and thankfulness. Student speakers will discuss how they show kindness during the month of giving thanks. | | |
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Youth Advisory Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m., November 14(MD Civic Education Coalition) YAC members are building service projects and a social media campaign to address the current crisis in teen mental health. Do you have expertise or a connection that would help them make a positive impact? Do you know a student that would be interested in working on these projects? Let’s connect! All Maryland students are welcome to the Coalition & YAC. | | |
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Apply to the Youth Collaboratory(Citizen University)Deadline: November 21 Calling passionate, motivated sophomores and juniors! Are you ready for a transformative year of learning how to build power and making real change happen in your community? Applications are open for the 2023 Youth Collaboratory cohort! This is a nine-month experience for budding civic catalysts who want to learn how to build and circulate power. |
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Conference on Student Activities Advisors - you don't want to miss this student activities conference. After a fun weekend with advisors from all over the United States, you'll come home with a ton of great ideas!! |
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50th annual National Conference on Student Activities (NCSA)Boston - Dec. 2 to 4, 2022 National Association 4 Student Activities (NA4SA) invites advisors to a conference that brings together the advocates, advisors, administrators, and allies of student organizations for a weekend of learning, networking, and fun! After NCSA 2022, you'll be inspired - and equipped - to make the most significant difference possible in the lives of your students, colleagues, and members of your school community! | | |
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Advisors registering to attend this conference, please use code KC22MA. MASC will receive a rebate after the conference. Thanks! Note: Some people have had issues trying to book their rooms online, getting the message that the room block is filled on certain nights. First, please try to directly book your room online at https://book.passkey.com/go/2022NCSA. ONLY if you get a message when trying to complete your reservation that the room block is full, then CALL the Westin directly at (617) 532-4600 and specifically mention the "NCSA Conference" and they will reserve your room at the conference rate. |
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NA4SA Barrie E. Finnemeyer Newcomer Advisor ScholarshipDeadline: November 4 Once again, the NA4SA Board of Directors will offer scholarships available to first-time conference attendees. There will be ONE $500 scholarship awarded, to cover registration for the 2022 conference with the remainder to assist with travel expenses. | | |
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Summit CelebrationDecember 5-6, 2022 Digital4Good celebrates students who are using digital technology to make a positive impact in their communities. We’re shining a spotlight on student innovation and leadership to show the world just what kids + teens can do with the right tools, education, and encouragement. The annual Digital4Good Summit will celebrate eleven outstanding student innovators who are using digital media and technology to solve problems and advance social, economic, environmental, and educational causes. The Summit is a LiveStream event, which means that virtual participation is limitless. | | |
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MyImpact ChallengeDeadline: May 21st MyImpact Challenge is a civic engagement contest hosted by the Bill of Rights Institute. Our goal is simple: foster a robust understanding of citizenship and get students active in their communities now! Student service projects can win up to $10,000, with $40,000 in total prizes available to students and teachers. Every project that meets the entry guidelines will be rewarded with a digital Civic Achievement badge. Advisor - there are also "thinking lessons" available! | | |
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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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Free Covid Test Kits While you can no longer get free COVID-19 test kits from the federal government, if you have health insurance or Medicare, you’re covered for eight free over-the-counter, at-home COVID-19 tests each month. | | |
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Veterans Day - November 11 On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month comes down to just two simple words to say, “ThankYou.” Stop and think about this day, Veterans Day, celebrating the service of all U.S. Military Veterans. Notice the correct spelling holds no apostrophe. It is not needed. This day is for all who have served.
Look around you and see that gentleman over there with a hat that says “USMC”…the woman with a tee-shirt that says “Navy.” Your co-worker whose son was in the Army. The pilot who just flew you in, his ring says “Air Force.” The car in the parking lot that says “Coast Guard.” Stop, ask, and THANK them for their service. Not just today, but every day.
To the Veterans of the past, THANK YOU. To the Veterans of the present, THANK YOU. Because of you, we will remember to say THANK YOU to the veterans of the future. (Jennifer Kiesling (c) 2014) |
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FOSSI Scholarships Recognizing a lack of diversity throughout the STEM workforce, in November of 2020, the American Chemistry Council (ACC), American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), Chemours and HBCU Week Foundation partnered to establish the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI). This national industry-wide program seeks to increase the number of underrepresented professionals in the STEM workforce by providing scholarships to students pursuing preferred STEM degrees at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). | | |
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Happy Thanksgiving "Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse." Henry Van Dyke The MASC family wishes you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving. | | |
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