Monday, November 11, 2013

National Conference ~ Orlando

Hey MASC!!
 
You do not want to miss out on a great leadership opportunity!  Please consider representing MASC at the NASC National Conference in Orlando, Florida.  Please check out www.mastuco.net for more information and to register!  Come on, MASC...you do not want to miss this! 
 
Mr. Branagan
Executive Director
MASC

Advisor Retreat

Hey MASC Advisors!
 
The 2nd Annual MASC Advisor Retreat is now ready to accept registrations!  Please visit www.mastuco.net to register!  You do not want to miss out on this great event tailored just for advisors.  I hope to see you there.  Mark you calendar...January 24 & 25, 2014.
 
Paul Branagan
Executive Director
MASC

Friday, July 5, 2013

2013 Summer Conference Updates

Hello MASC Summer Conference Delegates!

Here are some reminders to help make your experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible:

• If you have a balance, it should be brought to registration.
• Students MAY NOT drive themselves to the conference, you must be dropped off.
• If you have dietary concerns and would like to speak to the cafeteria at Worcester State, please email catering@worcester.edu or call 508-929-8657.
• All of your medical paperwork and consent forms were completed online. If you have additional information or questions for our nurse, you may email nurse@mastuco.net. Nurse Kelli will also be available for consultations during registration. You may also log back into Family ID and add information to your medical profile.
• Don't forget a fan. A box fan works great and they are cheap!
• Our registration process has been streamlined. If your balance is paid in full, you can anticipate a quick and easy registration.
• As a reminder, cell phone use is strictly regulated and enforced. The conference emergency cell phone # is (617) 943-8457 if your parents need to reach your son or daughter in an emergency. You can also email conference@mastuco.net for routine matters as it is checked often.
• Don't forget to pack a school pride shirt for our school pride day! You can even trade a shirt if you find one that you really like.
• Don't forget about the dress code, no spaghetti straps or short shorts! It is strictly enforced.
• Departure will be Friday, July 12th at 11:30am promptly. Parents, please plan on parking in the parking garage and meet your son or daughter at their dorm.

Arrival Instructions

• Please plan on arriving at Worcester State sometime between 12 noon and 1pm on July 8th.
• When you arrive on campus, please head to the Wasylean Residence Hall. MASC directional signs will be placed on campus.
• Drivers, please STAY IN YOUR CAR while our staff unloads all of the luggage. After luggage and delegates are unloaded, you may park your vehicle in the multi-floor parking garage.
• Delegates should immediately get in line to get their room keys. Parents are welcome to join them after parking. Delegates may move into their room after receiving their room key.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Congratulations to the following MASC Schools who were named a 2013 NATIONAL COUNCIL OF EXCELLENCE!

Attleboro High School
Bishop Stang High School
Hopedale Junior-Senior High School
King Philip Regional High School
Minnechaug Regional High School
Westborough High School

Thank you for being such a beacon of leadership for all of us!  Once again, congratulations!

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Letter from Afghanistan

Received a great message from an MASC alum currently stationed in Afghanistan. For anyone that questions what MASC can do for you, read this over! We wish Eddie the best of luck and safe return from his deployment in Afghanistan!

I am Eddie Walsh and I was an MASC delegate 2005-2006. Bottom line up front, MASC makes leaders.
I can look back and confidently say that being involved and attending as many SEMASC and MASC events as I did definitely helped prepare me for college and the infamous "life after college" aka the real world. On a daily basis I use the planning, communication, and creative thinking skills that I learned from workshops, small and large group speakers.
As a (recovering) Student Council kid and a current Marine Officer I recommend that every Massachusetts high school student attend the spring MASC conference and the MASC Summer Camp and participate to the fullest extent.
If I could, I would love to visit the conference and see how it has changed and grown in the 7 years since I last attended, however I am in Helmand Province, Afghanistan and last time I checked Hyannis is quite a commute.
Please tell all the students and advisers that I wish I could be there with them.

Respectfully,
1stLt Edward Walsh
Platoon Commander
Delta Company, 1st Tank Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 7

SEMASC Delegate 2004- 2005
MASC Delegate 2005- 2006
Plymouth South High graduate 2006
Bridgewater State College graduate 2010