Minnesota Association of Student Leaders

Trisha Bemboom
Coordinator of Student Activities

February 23rd, 2026

1. 2026 MASL State Convention

April 11-13th Owatonna High School

Here are some due dates that we want you to have all in one place:

MASL State Exec Board Candidate Applications– Due March 6th

Student and Group Awards– Due March 6th

State Convention Registration– Due March 20th

Hotel Accommodation blocks– Due March 20th

Need a permission form for your students? This is a great resource! (Just be sure to make your own copy to personalize) Thanks to MASC Advisor, Grace Nohner, for sharing!

2. State Convention Speaker Highlight – Dr. Phillip Campbell

We are excited to welcome Dr. Phillip Campbell as one of our keynote speakers for the 2026 State Leadership Convention! Dr. Phil Campbell, known to his students and staff as PC, is a veteran educator with a passion for loving kids and motivating educators. His goal is to assist schools in becoming the best learning environment they can possibly be for students to learn and for teachers to teach. His philosophy to accomplish this is simple: put relationships first, genuinely love and protect one another, and create a sense of family within your school setting. With educational experience as a teacher, coach, athletic director, and principal, PC understands how to overcome obstacles to win for today’s youth and educators. We cannot wait for our student leaders and advisors to learn from, connect with, and be energized by this #RockStar. Get ready to be motivated, encouraged, and challenged to lead at your very best!

3. 2026 Vision Conference

We are exploring the opportunity to bring a Minnesota delegation to the 2026 Vision Conference at Pinkerton Academy in Derry, New Hampshire, June 22–24, 2026. Tentative travel dates are June 2125, 2026.

The estimated cost is approximately $1,200 per person, depending on the nal number of participants and travel arrangements.

To help secure accurate airfare and travel quotes, I am seeking preliminary interest from advisors and students who may wish to attend. If you are interested, please contact me directly at trisha@massp.org.

Your response will help us determine next steps and nalize planning details.

More information about the conference can be found here.

4. Save the Date – Summer Leadership Retreat July 7th-8th

Get ready to ignite your leadership journey and kick off the new school year with condence, connection, and purpose! Join us for an unforgettable leadership retreat on the beautiful campus of St. John’s University, where growth, inspiration, and fun come together.

This retreat is designed to help you plan for a year of excellence while creating meaningful moments for your school and community. Through engaging team-building challenges, hands-on problem-solving, and interactive leadership experiences, every session will sharpen your skills and stretch your potential, all while having a great time.

You will also have the opportunity to connect with student leaders and advisors from across the state. Share ideas, swap stories, and build relationships that will last far beyond the retreat. And of course, there is plenty of fun built in! From outdoor adventures to evening games and entertainment, you will create memories that energize and inspire you all year long.

Participants will stay in residence halls at St. John’s University, with students sharing rooms with one other student. All meals for the two-day retreat will be provided in the campus dining hall. Registration is limited to 250 students and advisors, and advisor attendance is required to support individual council and chapter planning time focused on your organization’s speci c goals. Groups interested in extending their retreat experience to include additional council or chapter planning beginning Monday, July 6, are encouraged to contact trisha@massp.org for more information and pricing.

Join us for two powerful days of leadership, learning, and connection, and leave ready to lead with purpose, passion, and pride!