OCTOBER: BUILD A TEAM!

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THIS MONTH'S NEWS AND NOTES

Membership

Last newsletter of 2019 without renewal! Renew your membership for the 2019-20 school year to ensure you continue receiving updates and resources! Make the investment in your students and your program here. If you need a PDF copy, click here and mail your membership into our office. To check the status of your membership, contact our office at info@mascmahs.org

Regional Host Application

Applications are due Nov 1! Work with MASC/MAHS on creating a custom statewide program! This unique opportunity allows your student crew to work directly with MASC/MAHS leadership, learning new skill sets on planning, logistical focus, promotional and event execution at the state level (plus its fun!)

Any member school is welcome to apply, big or small, these are opportunities that your group will feed off of for years to come.

Michigan Student Voice

Back and better than ever, Michigan Student Voice was a huge hit last year and we look to build on it for 2020! This concept is designed to give students the chance to present on a number of different topics related to student achievement and student-centered growth. MSV will join our Regional Connect lineup, providing more impactful content to an already packed day! If your students are interested in submitting, check out the MSV application and guidelines page here.

2020 Student Leadership State Conference

Start your group’s preparations for the biggest student leadership event of the year! States is unlike any leadership program around with the top showcase presentations, nationally recognized keynotes speakers, multiple structured leadership activities and so much more! Check out the 2020 dates, registration information and agenda at the States webpage.

IMPORTANT Student Leadership State Conference Update:

This year’s Student Leadership State Conference will come faster than ever before. An earlier program date changes the timeline for due dates and forms to attend the State Conference. To allow for a smooth process, please take note of the following dates and visit the States webpage for full information:

State Conference Registration opens December 2

Amway Grand Hotel Reservation Form link will be posted December 2 (new this year)

Individual Participation Registration form and final numbers are due January 10

Amway Grand Hotel room cut-off will be January 14

Leadership Training Institutes – LAST CALL! 

There is still room at a few LTI events! This year, all sessions are based on our Leadership Curricular Standards, with sessions hitting specific learning expectations designed to engage and inspire your student leaders!

NEW: All LTI events will kick off with keynote speaker Josh Spears! For more information and to register, click here.

Adviser 101 Workshop

Space still available! To help facilitate and assist schools in creating a lasting positive impact in their building, MASC/MAHS Michigan Student Leadership is providing a free "Advising 101" training to all new member advisers across the state. This year’s Adviser 101 will be held on October 21 from 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. at our Lansing office.

Leadership Day with the Detroit Pistons is Back!

Coming your way on December 4, Leadership day with the Detroit Pistons is a great student experience from start to finish! Whether you are looking to add another group bonding event or looking to provide students with first-hand experience on leadership skills in action, this event has it all. Learn from a Q and A panel of Pistons employees on the importance of leadership traits in the business world, take a tour of Little Caesars area, take part in a cooperative service project with the Detroit Pistons and stay for the game that night! Full registration information coming soon, make sure to add this event to your calendar!

Leadership Line-up

Newly added to the MASC/MAHS Michigan Student Leadership website is a running list of student events and opportunities for member schools! Designate one student leader as your “MASC/MAHS Liaison” and keep up to date with upcoming events and important information.

LeadLines Archives

Miss an issue? No worries, we have you covered! Check out past LeadLines to get caught up on resources, articles and tools all advisers can use!