Maryland Associationof Student Councils
Give your school's delegates the chance to attend MASC events and benefit from MASC's leadership, advocacy, and communication activities! Join Now
Maryland AssociationGive your school's delegates the chance to attend MASC events and benefit from MASC's leadership, advocacy, and communication activities! Join Now
MASC is pleased to share the opportunity for students to be involved in committees, task forces, and focus groups. Throughout the year, not only does MASC have these opportunities, but often the State Department of Education and other organizations request to have interested students involved in their organization to present a student perspective. MASC will also advertise those opportunities as they become available. In addition, MASC has different committees to help with the work of MASC. 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. Please read more about each offering below.
Action in Middle School (AIMS) is not a committee – interested middle school student leaders may attend virtual meetings to discuss middle school issues & concerns and learn about MASC.
Divisional Meetings are open to student leaders in each Division. The virtual meetings provide an opportunity to discuss school and regional issues & concerns and learn about MASC.
OUTSIDE COMMITTEES – closely related to MASC
• MCSS Student Advocacy Program (formerly the Student Focus Group)
Civic Engagement Committee (CEC)Focusing on legislative and social advocacy, the CEC researches and spreads awareness about youth-related legislation and educates aspiring student advocates on how to get involved within their communities. Members will participate in monthly meetings to work on civic-related projects and draft testimony. We may meet more frequently as the Maryland legislative session (around February) approaches. Additionally, members will be encouraged to help host and attend CEC town halls, bill debates, and advocacy days. In the past, members have learned to coordinate their own advocacy projects with the support and network of resources of MASC, attended an in-person lobby day, and partnered with state delegates to advocate for their bills.
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Apply to be part of the Community Service Committee! The purpose of this committee is to plan, advertise, and implement various service projects for our MASC events, as well as promote service initiatives across the state. We are looking for passionate and interested students who are willing to help out and be innovative in coming up with service ideas for the year. There will be many aspects involved in hosting a service project, so all skill sets are welcome on this committee! Meetings will be held every month and additional meetings may be added near MASC conferences. Previous experience is not required. All we ask is for the heart to be ready and willing to serve.
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With past collaborations with various local legislators, officials, and Chesapeake Bay experts, the EAC is responsible for researching and spreading awareness about youth-related affairs regarding the environment and sustainability. The committee will also propose stances and help to prepare testimony on policy matters. Previous experience in environmental advocacy is not required, so if you’re interested in joining, apply now!
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The Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC) Finance Committee assists the MASC Treasurer in completing MASC financial goals. Members will research grant opportunities, plan fundraisers, and work on other finance initiatives, including workshops and outreach. Meetings will usually occur virtually on the second Sunday of every month at 7pm.
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Mental Health Committee (MHC)Apply now to the Mental Health Committee! The MHC is a student-led, student-run committee, and is a part of the Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC). The MHC is responsible for reviewing resources and developing innovative ideas and suggestions for promoting student mental health and advocacy. Previous experience in mental health advocacy is not required, but great to have, so if you’re interested, apply now!
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Social Media Committee (SMC)
The Social Media Committee (SMC) is a committee within the Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC) dedicated to promoting MASC events, applications, holiday spotlights, and more. The SMC focuses on enhancing the organization’s online presence and engagement. Members will participate in monthly meetings to plan future posts and discuss strategies for improving all social media accounts.
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In addition, the Maryland Center for School Safety (a collaborative organization with MASC) has this ongoing student committee:
Register to be a member of the MCSS Student Advocacy Program (formerly the Student Focus Group). Student advocates provide valuable insight to the Maryland Center for School Safety (MCSS) on the student perspective of school safety within their local community. Members also gain experience and knowledge through collaboration with MCSS staff, and other student advocates to promote school safety strategies and events in their local school and community.
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