PLEASE NOTE: MASC event registration is the sole responsibility of the school SGA advisor as an authorized agent of the school.  Students or their parents may NOT carry out the online registration.

• Listening to a nationally recognized motivational speaker
• Grade-level workshop with the motivational speaker
• Exciting and meaningful student-led leadership workshops
• Networking with student leaders from across the state
• MASC Officer Elections
• State-wide recognitions and awards
• Fun recreational activities
• Team building and get-to-know-you activities

Date: Wednesday through Friday, April 14-16, 2027
Location: Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Ocean City
Early Bird Registration: 
(Early Bird Registration payment deadline: )
Regular Registration:
Member Schools Only: 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.

Convention Cost (not hotel): 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.
• Early Bird Registration: $265 per person  (payment due: )
• Regular Registration:  $285 per person (payment within 30 days – exceptions, please contact the MASC registrar.)
Note:  Because schools are doing their own hotel housing, you can substitute a student as late as the on-site check-in!

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

Idea Sharing:  Each school should complete this SHORT Google Form 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.  The slide of your activity/project will be shared at the beginning of the General Assemblies.  The write ups will be available for all to read and download.

The hotel reservation process is separate from the Convention Registration.  Schools and regions plan and secure their own hotel reservations.  Special thanks to Jeremy Brown for streamlining the process and making it as simple as possible! Reservations will officially open on TBD.
Hotel Registration Guide (TBD)
Hotel Reservation Form (TBD)

Individual schools or regions must provide their Maryland Sales Tax Exemption information to the hotel.  Local taxes may apply.  Rates listed include the local tax, but not the MD Sales Tax.

For ANY hotel issue, contact jeremy.brown@fcps.org

Transportation arrangements are the responsibility of each school or region.  Please consult your regional advisor for specific details.

IMPORTANT:  Only a secondary school advisor or administrator may register a delegation for this event.   Schools must be a MASC member to attend this conference.  A school advisor or authorized school employee must attend as the on-site advisor for the delegation.

NOTE: Do not begin the registration process until you carefully review the registration checklist and complete the registration worksheet.  It contains all of the information you will need to register your delegation successfully.  This is only MASC registration – it is NOT hotel reservations (see above).
• Registration Checklist:
• Registration Worksheet:

• Conference Registration Overview – it may be helpful to review this document before registering!
• General Frequently Asked Questions (registering presenters, ExBd members, etc.)
• Registration Frequently Asked Questions (registration process questions)

Advisor Registration:

1. The advisor enters registration information and submits the form
2.  The invoice is created after clicking on “Submit”, and a copy will be attached to a confirmation email that is sent immediately (from the “GoFormz” domain).
3.  The principal also immediately receives an email (from the “GoFormz” domain) and electronically signs the invoice, authorizing attendance and guaranteeing payment.
4.  Payment can be made via credit card by the advisor or principal (work this out ahead of time if paying by credit card) OR
5.  The school begins the process of payment by check.

CLICK HERE to PAY your invoice with a credit card.

Do not attempt to pay until you have submitted your registration and have an invoice.

If you have registration questions, please email Wayne.Perry@mdstudentcouncils.org. For all other questions, email Karen.Crawford@mdstudentcouncils.org

ON-SITE CHECK-IN INFORMATION

1.  Within a day or 2 of the event, you will receive instructions regarding on-site check-in.  The email is entitled “CHECK-IN FORM – MASC Conv27” and is sent by the MASC registrar with a PDF attachment.  If the attachment is missing, contact the MASC registrar.
2.  Print the attachment (color preferred) and follow the instructions.
3.  Bring the printout to the on-site check-in.
4.  Regional advisors may request a copy of the check-in form from all of their schools by contacting the MASC registrar.
5.  Advisors need to bring and KEEP the signed Delegate Contract.
6.  Advisors need to bring and KEEP all student emergency forms.  Advisors will administer any medications needed.  MASC will NOT have a first aid station.  The form to the right is provided if not using a school emergency form.