MASC invites you to join them for an amazing journey of discovery and leadership in Butte, MT on November 15, 16, and 17
Featured Speakers at MASC 2026
Joe Fingerhut is coming to Montana! The St. Louis-based speaker will open the Montana Student Council State Conference with his keynote on Sunday, November 15. Joe travels the country helping students build leadership skills and a growth mindset, bringing energy, humor, and a unicycle along for the ride.
Since Joe’s already in Montana, special rates are available for visits that week. Interested in bringing him to your school or district? Reach out to start a conversation at info@joefingerhut.com, or learn more at www.joefingerhut.com.
Christine Conti is a speaker, author, educator, and wellness advocate who helps students face their fears instead of hiding from them. In a world that tells young people to look confident and keep it together, Christine gives them permission to admit what's hard. Through her "Face It. Feel It. Flip It." method, she teaches students how to name the fear, sit with it long enough to understand it, and flip it into something that moves them forward. With real stories, contagious energy, and honest conversation, she helps students challenge the voice in their head that says they can't and replace it with one that says watch me. Christine is here to help you turn your fear into courage and your story into strength!
In this hands-on learning experience, Frank Kitchen — The Chef of Success — moves Student Council Leaders out of their seats and into the kitchen, giving councils an immersive experience that brings the LIVE F.R.E.S.H.™ Framework to life inside their school culture. Fueled by movement, music, and team challenges, participants don't just learn what a FRESH culture looks like — they see it, taste it, feel it, and build it together in real time.
This isn't just a team-building experience. It's a strategic recipe for closing the belief gap, strengthening communication, and cooking up a school culture where students can thrive.
Make-A-Wish
Once again, MASC challenges its member schools to raise funds for our state charity, Make-A-Wish Montana. Please bring your donations (checks made payable to MASC) to the MASC State Conference. Find the Donation form at this link.
The Venues
Copper King Hotel & Convention Center is Western Montana’s premier destination for any event you may be planning. Our spacious accommodations have everything you need to host a great wedding, conference, or event.
Note: Please contact the Copper King at 406-533-6960 prior to Oct. 23 to guarantee your rooms at the state rate. Tell them you are with the Montana Association of Student Councils.
Montana Technological University, popularly known as Montana Tech, is a public university in Butte, Montana. Founded in 1900 as the "Montana State School of Mines", the university became affiliated with the University of Montana in 1994.