Missouri Association of Student Councils hosts a weeklong leadership camp each summer. You're divided into groups and you work together to brainstorm, hold discussions, and play a game or two. Chances are, it looked cool on paper, so you signed up. But once you arrived, you were changed forever. Whether you went once, twice, or five years in a row, you know that there's nothing quite like the magic of Fulton, Missouri.

1. You know exactly where Fulton is.

2. You have tons of gear with MASC and "GUSTO" on it.

3. You met your council and immediately knew you were going to be the best of friends.

4. And you probably played a name game, or three, to get to know each other.

5. The MASC games brought out your competitive side.

6. And the carnival with the kids made the week even more worthwhile.

7. Your JC was the coolest person in the world.

8. Tiny Bubbles still gives you the feels.

9. And you'll never forget Marty's speech about patriotism and chivalry.

10. Council chants were crazy competitive, and you know how to form every letter of the alphabet with your hands.

11. JC Gifts left an impact on you and inspired you.

12. The candlelit ceremony holds a special place in your heart.

13. You know what gusto means.

14. There was nothing like the extra hours your council decided to spend together, even if all of you were deprived of sleep. You talked about anything and everything, even though you'd just met.

15. You've got a thing for ducks.

16. No one can dance like MASC kids can.

17. The magic of Fulton is real, and you'll never forget it.

Dedicated to my Council I of 2012 and Council S of 2013.