Remember: this week's meeting is mandatory for delegates and encouraged for parents. The meeting this week STARTS AT 6:45PM not at 7pm. Please arrive on time. We will not wait for late-comers and you'll miss important information. The second half of the meeting we will continue to work in bill groups. Bill sponsors and group members should be bringing in outside research and information this week: we're past the brain storming stage now!
Upcoming Deadlines
November 12 - $250 payment deadline
(mandatory for conference attendance without prior Y approval for alternate plans. NO EXCEPTIONS)
Upcoming Events
Nov 5 - First Conference planning meeting. Attendance is mandatory. Parents are invited to attend to learn more about our conferences.
Nov 6 - Sold On Youth Auction 5:30pm-8:00pm at Sac State Ballroom (BIG MONEY FUNDRAISER)
Nov 8 - Antique Fair Parking Lot Fundraiser
Nov 12 - Last regular meeting before Bob I - Attendance is mandatory.
Nov 18 - Bill Hearing Night. Parents are welcome. Delegate attendance mandatory
Dec 1 - Fundraiser at California Pizza Kitchen (tentative)
Dec 3 - POSS SCHEDULE CHANGE: we may hold Bill Hearing Night on Dec 3 instead of Nov 18 depending on room availability at City Hall. Please keep BOTH dates open.
Dec 11 - Fundraiser at Big Spoon (tentative)
*Note on Mandatory Events: Even if you think you have an ongoing exception from Patrick or Christiana about missing regular meetings, that exception DOES NOT APPLY to the Nov 5, 12, and 18 meetings. You will need to speak to Christiana separately about these meetings if you have a specific, valid reason for being unable to attend. Very few excuses will be accepted.
Ongoing Events
Raffle ticket sales (you have until Friday to sell them! Call Sam if you want to pick up tickets this week to sell: 916-452-9622 ext 132. If you have tickets you have checked out but not sold, please bring them back on Thursday)
Coupon Book sales
Announcements
Tentative upcoming meeting agendas:
Nov 5 - Prepare for the first conference; bill groups will present any changes to their bills
Nov 12 - Prepare for the first conference; full bill debates and final preparation for Bill Hearing Night!
Auction Details: Those wishing to attend the Auction on Friday must arrive at the Ballroom at Sacramento State by 5:45pm and plan to stay until about 8:15pm. If you need a parking pass, email Sam to let her know: sdoffo at sacymca dot org.
Reminders/News for the Week
1.) Bill groups should be writing actual language this week and should know roughly where in California Code their proposals would live. A hint for most groups: look up the Penal Code.
2.) Meeting attendance is required. In the event you cannot attend due to circumstances beyond your control (and you CAN control homework and general studying), you MUST contact Patrick (595-4191) or Christiana (508-3299) prior to the start of the meeting. If you have lost your contact list, pick up a new on at the meeting. Don't assume someone has called on your behalf if you carpool or included your name if they have identified themselves as unable to attend.
Absences may count against you when choosing role selection and may preclude your continued participation in the program. Last week's attendance was great - thank you!
3.) Save your self and your advisors considerable stress by getting your payments in on-time or even early. We don't want to leave anyone behind when we head to Bob I on November 13th. Remember: have a parent call Samantha Doffo at 916-452-9622 ext 132 if you have continuing or changing payment concerns. We can only assist with problems about which we are informed! It's better to make ANY payment ($50 a week? $20 a week?) than none at all.
4.) Meeting Check-in Process: Upon arriving at meetings, delegates should first check the side table for any sign-up forms, handouts, or other information. CELL PHONE POLICY: Beginning Oct 15, delegates must turn off their phones (vibrate-mode is not the same as turned-off!) and leave them on the side table for the duration of the meeting. Delegates are not permitted to make or answer calls or texts during the meeting. This policy ensures an efficient, respectful meeting and allows us to continue with an hour-format for our meetings. Exceptions to this policy are granted only in legitimate, medical emergencies. Otherwise, everyone can survive for an hour. (This policy extends to the wearing of headphones/ear pieces/or blue tooth equipment. All are prohibited during the meeting.)
4a.) Are you reading your bulletins? Reply by email saying "I read it!" and receive a prize at this week's meeting.
5.) Bring your calendar or planner to all meetings!
