GASC GAZETTE
September 2020 Edition
GASC SAVE THE DATES
(Dates subject to change as GASC gets updates on the COVID-19 situation)
September 16th 7pm: Motivational Meet Up
October 24th 1-4pm : District 1 Conference
District 2 Conference
District 3 Conference
February 26-28th: GASC Convention
September Motivational Meetup
Mark your calenders delegates! For this month's virtual Motivational Meetup, GASC has arranged for the awesome Motivational Speaker and Best-Selling Author, Jake Kelfer to speak to you on goal setting right from the comfort of your own home! Registration is required but this event is free so feel free to invite your friends and school councils before all spots are filled. You are also automatically entered to win a t-shirt just by registering. Click the google form below to sign up!
GASC DISTRICT CONFERENCES
GASC District Conferences, formerly known as District Rallies, are getting bigger & better than ever! Due to the Covid-19 pandemic all District Conferences will be held virtually this year. Though this will be a brand new experience for us all, We will still be featuring awards, workshops, and a speech contest, as well as all the leadership & fellowship you would expect from District Conferences.
Mark your calendars for October 24th & stay tuned for a link to sign up later this month!
District 1 (Blue)
District 2 (White)
District 3 (Gold)
GASC LEADERSHIP SUMMIT UPDATE
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, GASC has decided to cancel our annual leadership summit held at the capitol this year in hopes of keeping all of our delegates safe and healthy. GASC laments not being able to provide this experience to our members this year, but is eager to bring this event back as soon as the conditions permit!
SPOTLIGHT ON SERVICE: BACK-TO-SCHOOL SERVICE FROM HOME!
Since most schools are returning to classes virtually, This makes it harder to do service projects at your school with your councils. This month's Spotlight On Service features a service project which you can do from the comfort of your home!
Staff Appreciation Video
This months service project is pretty easy to do but can be very meaningful to the recipients. All you need for this act of service is to get in contact with your school councils or other students at your school and each film a 15-20 second video thanking your school staff for all they do and edit them together. Most teachers will love this because virtual classes aren't an ideal situation and even teachers miss seeing their students faces. This project can also be used to target specific groups such as custodians and cafeteria staff. Once completed, councils can contact their administrators to distribute the video. This is a very simple way to make your staff feel appreciated!
Spotlight on Service Submissions
Do you want your council's service project to be showcased for other schools in Georgia to see? If yes, click on the button below and fill out the form below!
In order to be considered for the September version of the Gazette, please fill out the form September 28th.
PILLAR 3: MEMBER ENGAGEMENT
JOIN GASC FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR!
A new GASC year full of more memorable leadership experiences awaits us! Renew your membership to pay your dues now to remain a member throughout the 2020-2021 School Year. Partake in events such as District Conferences and GASC Convention! It doesn't just stop with your school's membership! Encourage schools in your area to join this organization by "Hugging a School."
Click the link below to register now!
GASC's Certified Student Leader Program
GASC will now be offering a Certified Student Leader Program! To receive this prestigious designation, you will need to complete the following:
1. Register and attend the Certified Student Leader course
2. Attend one GASC event (BLAST Camp, District Conference or Convention)
The program is open to ALL grade levels. Graduation from the program will take place at Convention 2021 and those who have completed the requirements will receive a GASC cord to use when they graduate high school.
Certified Student Leader Course Information
What: 4 2-hour on-line training sessions led by speaker and master facilitator, Kent Julian
Dates:
Session #1: September 30th, 5-7pm
Session #2: October 14th, 5-7pm
Session #3: November 4th, 5-7pm
Session #4: November 18th, 5-7pm
Cost: $50
Stay tuned for more information and registration links in future Gazettes!
HUMANS OF GASC
This month we're highlighting our Middle School Member at Large! They are in charge of middle school recruitment and programming for GASC.
Divya Tiwary
Position: Middle School Member At Large
School: North Gwinnett Middle School
Grade 2020-2021: 7th
Favorite Quote: "I can and I will. Watch me."
Divya likes to spend her free time practicing martial arts and reading! Her favorite Student Council memory is attending her first conference this past year; She says "I had so much fun and made so many friends and learned A LOT! It was a great experience". Also Divya's says her mentor is her father because of how he teaches her about life and many things and also how he inspires her along with her mother.
Srishti Sood
Position: Middle School Member At Large
School: North Gwinnett Middle School
Grade 2020-20201 8th
Favorite Quote: "It never gets easier, You just get better."
Srishti loves competing on her school's academic bowl team and has since her 6th grade year. One of her favorite Student council memories was Convention 2020; "It was my second GASC event and taught me to embrace my inner leader" Srishti says. Srishti also says her parents are her mentors because "They taught me some of life's most important lessons and aren't afraid to push me to do the best I can".
MIDDLE SCHOOL MEMBERS AND ADVISORS!
If you love the Gazette, consider subscribing to our middle-school-specific newsletter, the Consulus, run by our very own Middle School Member-At-Large.
PILLAR 5: DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES
2020-2021 District Representatives
As school comes back around, District Conferences are coming back too! Your district representatives are putting in a lot of effort to make the conferences a success! Your representatives are from the schools listed below.... so watch out for updates throughout September!
District 1: McClure High School
District 2: Rockdale County High School
District 3: H.V. Jenkins High School
PILLAR 6: ADVISOR DEVELOPMENT
Advisor of the Month: Holly Shih
August's Advisor of the Month is
Holly Shih from Grayson High School!
Mrs. Shih is a passionate woman who does everything she can for her council and her students. She’s a student council pro and is always there to be a fountain of wisdom, someone to talk to, and a shoulder to cry on!
She’s a role model to adults and students because she is determined, intentional, candid, and extremely dedicated. She’s accomplished so much, and impacted so many people, that she has developed a lasting stuco legacy!
Her roles include GASC B last Camp Director, Grayson High Schools Studco Advisor, LEAD, among others!
GASC thanks Ms.Shih for her incredible service through the years! We love you!
Advisor of the Month Nomination
Do you want your advisor to be recognized for going above and beyond? If yes, click on the button below and fill out the form below!
In order to be considered for the September version of the Gazette, please fill out the form by September 28th.
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