{"id":877,"date":"2015-07-20T11:30:49","date_gmt":"2015-07-20T15:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mdstudentcouncils.org\/?page_id=877"},"modified":"2026-10-24T10:46:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T14:46:04","slug":"convention","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/index.php\/convention\/","title":{"rendered":"Convention"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The 2027 Convention of the Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC) promises to be a wonderful experience for student leaders from all over the state, using the Roland E. Powell Convention Center (4011 Coastal Highway) and walkable hotels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

PLEASE NOTE<\/em>: MASC event registration is the sole responsibility of <\/em>the school SGA advisor as an authorized agent of the school.\u00a0 <\/em>Students or their parents may NOT<\/strong> carry out the online registration.<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n
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\"\"<\/a>\u2022 Listening to a nationally recognized motivational speaker
\n\u2022 Grade-level workshop with the motivational speaker
\n\u2022 Exciting and meaningful student-led leadership workshops
\n\u2022 Networking with student leaders from across the state
\n\u2022 MASC Officer Elections
\n\u2022 State-wide recognitions and awards
\n\u2022 Fun recreational activities
\n\u2022 Team building and get-to-know-you activities<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Date: <\/strong><\/span>Wednesday through Friday, April 14-16, 2027
\nLocation: <\/span><\/strong>Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Ocean City <\/span>
\nEarly Bird Registration: January 4-29, 2027
\n<\/strong><\/span>(Early Bird Registration payment deadline: February 28, 2027)<\/em>
\nRegular Registration: January 30 \u2013 February 28, 2027<\/span><\/strong>
\nMember Schools Only: <\/span><\/strong><\/span>Member schools can register the number of allocated voting delegates according to their membership, plus MASC executive board members. In addition, schools may register an equal number of non-voting delegates.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Convention Cost (not hotel<\/em>): <\/strong><\/span>Includes conference venue space, two breakfasts, one lunch, one plated dinner (Awards Banquet), two evening snacks, recreational activities, a motivational speaker, a convention t-shirt, and other behind-the-scenes conference contracts and expenses.
\n<\/span><\/span>\u2022 Early Bird Registration: $265 per person\u00a0<\/span><\/strong> (payment due: )<\/i><\/span>
\n\u2022 Regular Registration:\u00a0 $285 per person <\/span><\/strong>(payment within 30 days – exceptions, please contact the MASC registrar.)
\n<\/em>Note:\u00a0 Because schools are doing their own hotel housing, you can substitute a student as late as the on-site check-in!<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Additional Information
\n\u2022 Emergency Plans:<\/span> <\/strong>Hotel emergency plans are posted in every room.\u00a0 The Convention Center emergency plan will be in the event app and is linked HERE<\/a>.
\n<\/span><\/span>\u2022 Convention Special Bulletin<\/strong>:
\n\u2022 Convention Invitation Letter:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Advisor Bulletin<\/strong>:
\n\u2022 Sample Family Letter<\/strong>:
\n\u2022 Convention App<\/strong>:
\n\u2022 Schedule:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Student Dress<\/strong>:\u00a0 Recommended 1st day \u2013 school spirit wear, 2nd day \u2013 region shirt (or school spirit wear), 3rd day \u2013 MASC convention t-shirt\u00a0 (Optional:\u00a0 Awards Banquet – a little dressier)
\n\u2022 Officer Election Rules:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Convention Standing Rules:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Idea Sharing:<\/strong>\u00a0 Each school should complete this SHORT Google Form<\/a>,<\/strong> sharing their best project\/activity at their school – this is a GREAT way to “brag” on your best project\/idea, share it with others, and get great ideas from other schools.\u00a0 The slide of your activity\/project will be shared at the beginning of the General Assemblies.\u00a0 The write ups will be available for all to read and download.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>The hotel reservation process is separate from the Convention Registration.\u00a0 <\/strong>Schools and regions plan and secure their own hotel reservations.\u00a0 Special thanks to Jeremy Brown for streamlining the process and making it as simple as possible! Reservations will officially open on TBD.
\nHotel Registration Guide (TBD)
\n<\/u><\/strong>Hotel Reservation Form (TBD)
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\nIndividual schools or regions must provide their Maryland Sales Tax Exemption information to the hotel.\u00a0 Local taxes may apply.\u00a0 Rates listed include the local tax, but not the MD Sales Tax.<\/em><\/p>\n

For ANY hotel issue, contact jeremy.brown@fcps.org<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Transportation arrangements are the responsibility of each school or region.\u00a0 Please consult your regional advisor for specific details.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>IMPORTANT:<\/strong>\u00a0 Only a secondary school advisor or administrator may register a delegation for this event.\u00a0 \u00a0Schools must be a MASC member to attend this conference.\u00a0 A school advisor or authorized school employee must attend as the on-site advisor for the delegation.
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\nNOTE: <\/strong>Do not begin the registration process until you carefully review the registration checklist and complete the registration worksheet.\u00a0 It contains all of the information you will need to register your delegation successfully.\u00a0 This is only MASC registration – it is NOT hotel reservations (see above).
\n\u2022 \"\"<\/a>Registration Checklist<\/strong>:
\n\u2022 Registration Worksheet:
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\"\"<\/a>\u2022 Conference Registration Overview<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 it may be helpful to review this document before registering!<\/strong>
\n\u2022\u00a0<\/em>General\u00a0Frequently Asked Questions\u00a0(registering presenters, ExBd members, etc.)<\/em><\/a>
\n\u2022 Registration\u00a0Frequently Asked Questions\u00a0(registration process questions)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Advisor Registration:<\/h3>\n

1. The advisor enters registration information and submits the form
\n2.\u00a0 The invoice is created after clicking on \u201cSubmit\u201d, and a copy will be attached to a confirmation email that is sent immediately (from the \u201cGoFormz\u201d domain).
\n3.\u00a0 The principal also immediately receives an email (from the \u201cGoFormz\u201d domain) and electronically signs the invoice, authorizing attendance and guaranteeing payment.
\n4.\u00a0 Payment can be made via credit card by the advisor or principal (work this out ahead of time if paying by credit card) OR
\n5.\u00a0 The school begins the process of payment by check.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>CLICK HERE<\/a>\u00a0to PAY your invoice with a credit card.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Do not attempt to pay until you have submitted your registration and have an invoice.<\/p>\n

If you have registration questions, please email Wayne.Perry@mdstudentcouncils.org<\/a>. <\/em>For all other questions, email\u00a0Karen.Crawford@mdstudentcouncils.org<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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CHECK-IN INFORMATION<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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  1. As noted earlier, as soon as your principal signs your registration, you will receive 2 emails. One of them will have a link to your online Check-In Form<\/em>. Be sure to save that email and link <\/em><\/strong>so that you can easily refer back to it. More instructions will be provided as the event approaches.<\/li>\n
  2. You may not complete the online Check-In Form<\/em>\u00a0until the morning of the event!\u00a0 (Just as you would never record your classroom attendance for tomorrow today, do not complete this form until the morning of the event. PLEASE NOTE: If you are not the attending advisor for your delegation, it is your responsibility to forward this link to that individual.)
    \n3.\u00a0 The morning of the event (on your way or when you arrive), click on the link in the email, and follow the instructions on the form.
    \n4.\u00a0 NOTE<\/strong>: There is one Check-In Form<\/em> for each registration, so if you completed additional registrations, you will have additional Check-In Forms<\/em> accordingly. All registrations must be checked in separately.
    \n5. Please also note that by default, subs will assume the workshop assignments of the original registrant. If there are specific changes that need to be made, please see the MASC Registrar at the event.
    \n6. Nametags for your delegation and any other information you will need at the event will be available from your regional advisor or designee.
    \n7.\u00a0 NOTE<\/strong>:\u00a0 On-site advisors should bring and KEEP<\/strong> all student emergency forms.\u00a0 Advisors will administer any medications needed.\u00a0 MASC will NOT have a first aid station.\u00a0 The form to the right is provided if not using a school system emergency form:
    \n8.\u00a0 Advisors need to bring and KEEP the signed     Delegate Contract<\/a>.
    \n<\/strong>9.\u00a0     \"\"<\/a>Advisors need to bring and KEEP<\/strong> all student emergency forms.\u00a0 Advisors will administer any medications needed.\u00a0 MASC will NOT have a first aid station.\u00a0 The form to the right is provided if not using a school emergency form.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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