Delegation Bulletin #17: Bill Boxes and Parties and no 12/18 meeting

The Holidays are here! We will *not* be meeting tonight, Wednesday, December 18, due to a high number of delegates already off on their holiday adventures. And, of course, we'll take a break for Christmas Day and New Year's Day. But never fear: there are still at least two planned meet-ups between now and the return of regular meetings on January 8. Of course, elected office candidates might want to rally the troops for sign making and planning . . . .

So here's what you need to know for the rest of 2013:

1.) Bill Boxes: We will meet at the Y&G office (2555 3rd Street, Suite 215 Sacramento CA 95818 - it's a little hard to find, it's in industrial downtown, NOT at our YMCA) at 10:00 am on Friday, December 27 to assembly bill boxes and earn our delegation $500 in grant money. It'll be fun!

2.) Holiday Alumni Mixer: On December 27, Rob and Christiana will be holding a Holiday Mixer at our house in Natomas for current and former delegates from 6-8pm. Per your request, wear your holiday best. We'll have some snacks and treats for you. Parents are welcome. The FB event is here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1435522436663908/  You can either RSVP there or by emailing Christiana. Your RSVP will get you the address. Please RSVP whether you plan to attend or not so I know you received the invitation and I know for how many people we should plan. RSVPing is polite and delegates who do it will be admired forever more.

3.) Community Service: we need to do some good. Who has project ideas? Here's one event asking for volunteers we can offer to help: http://www.italiancenter.net/pdfs/Festa%20della%20Befana.pdf However, let's here what you want to do. Bring ideas to our Bill Box day for us to chat about while we file. You should know a) the organization, b) the project, c) the date/time/duration of the opportunity, and d) how many volunteers might be needed.

4.) Sac attire: Sac Conference is a mere 8 weeks away. If you're finalizing your Christmas list or hitting those after-Christmas sales, don't forget to nab some deals on professional attire so you can be stylishly in dress code for our final conference. Sac Rack: And if you're cleaning out your closets and have Sac attire that's no longer your style or doesn't fit, set it aside to bring to Bob II's Sac Rack, a clothing exchange to help ensure everyone in the program has access to dress-code compliant professional attire.  Questions about the dress code and Sac attire - hmmm, where should you go?

5.) FLIP The folks running the Female Leaders In Power group would like you to know that if you are interested in participating you can click here to let them know. Also, if you have leadership experience, you can apply to be a mentor by clicking here. If anyone has questions about the FLIP group, you can click here.

6.) Have a happy holiday season and be smart if you're celebrating. Make good choices. Your advisors love you and want you to stay safe.
 

The remaining calendar dates (only about 5 meetings left - what?!):
December 18:  No Meeting

December 25: No Meeting - Merry Christmas!

January 1: No Meeting - Happy New Year

January 8: Regular Meeting, Campaigns, Sac Rack, CONA, NJC application discussion - Final Payment Deadline ($260)
January 15: Regular Meeting

January 18-20: Training & Elections Conference II; NIC draft proposals due
January 22: Meeting TBD
January 29: Regular Meeting
January 31: NIC proposals due
February 5: Regular Meeting
February 12: No Meeting

February 13-17: 66th Model Legislature & Court
April 4-6: Spring Conference (Corcoran, CA)

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Delegation Bulletin #16: It's Festival Time!‏

1.) Elected/Appointed Leadership apps due Friday, Dec 13: Must be approved by Christiana. You must text/call Christiana to let her know when your application is ready for approval. Do it ASAP. Don't wait for the last minute!

2.) Swim With Santa: Maret, Jordyn, Sarina, Calvin, and Tony have indicated they will attend Swim With Santa on Friday, December 13. The rest of you are welcome to attend as well! You should be there 5p-9p if you can. (Alternatively, you can be there 5-7 or 7-9). If you want to be a "pool elf" you need to bring your swim stuff (swimsuits should be one-piece). 

Also - those who are there should make sure to promote the Festival on Sunday. Mia is going to make flyers. See if someone can station him/herself by the door toward the end of the event to hand out flyers to people!

3.) Volunteers still welcome on Sunday, too Parents, Delegates, Friends, Lend us your time! We're still looking for some elves to help at our Holiday Festival on December 15:  http://goo.gl/ijP1XY We need another 5 or 6 people to make sure we have coverage for the day.

4.) If you really want some bonus points: There are youth sports events at the Y on Saturday morning and someone there handing out flyers for the Festival would be pretty smart, right? Any takers? 
5.) If you haven't filled this out yet: Once again this year we will be assisting the Y&G head office with assembling the boxes of the entire program's bills. It's not a hard job and we'll have fun hanging out. Please complete this form to let me know your availability for this project: http://doodle.com/bbs72kngnmr63xbv

6.) Holiday Alumni Mixer: On December 27, Rob and I will be holding a Holiday Mixer at our house in Natomas for current and former delegates from 6-8pm. Per your request, wear your holiday best. We'll have some snacks and treats for you. Parents are welcome. The FB event is here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1435522436663908/  You can either RSVP there or by emailing Christiana. Your RSVP will get you the address.

7.) FLIP The folks running the Female Leaders In Power group would like you to know that if you have female underclassmen who are interested in participating they can click here to let them know. Also, if you have female upperclassmen with leadership experience, they can apply to be a mentor by clicking here. If anyone has questions about the FLIP group, they can click here.
Coming Up:
December 13: Swim With Santa volunteer event at the Y
December 15: Holiday Festival at the Y (all hands – and then some - needed!) 

December 18: Regular Meeting

December 25: No Meeting - Merry Christmas!

January 1: No Meeting - Happy New Year

January 8: Meeting - Final Payment Deadline ($260)

January 18-20: Training & Elections Conference II

February 13-17: 66th Model Legislature & Court

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Delegation Bulletin #15: Holiday Festival! Secret Santa! Fun!

1.) Volunteers STILL Needed! Parents, Delegates, Friends, Lend us your time! We're still looking for some elves to help at our Holiday Festival on December 15:  http://goo.gl/ijP1XY We need another 5 or 6 people to make sure we have coverage for the day. Don't leave us at a bare bones crew, y'all.

2.) Last week was a payment deadline for a $260 payment. If you didn't bring one, bring it to the next meeting. If you need confirmation of what you owe, let me know.

3.) FESTIVAL PROMOTION: Share the FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1417235968497714/

We need help this coming Sunday, December 8 at the Antique Fair http://sacantiquefaire.com/location/
I need 3-5 delegates to pass out flyers at the event from 7am to 11am. I know it's early. I also know it's important. Please help.
I need the same or another 3-5 delegates to walk midtown and ask businesses to display our flyer for our event. 11am-?
We have the vendors, we have Santa, we have a Food Truck, but if we don't have shoppers, we don't have an event. The goal is to make this our one, big fundraising event of the year. We need ALL of your help to ensure its success.  No one at our last meeting signed up to help this weekend. This is tremendously disappointing. Please step-up.

4.) Secret Santa! We will do our Secret Santa Gift Exchange and Holiday Campaign Sign Making Party at our December 11 meeting. Gifts can be up to $10 in value. Have fun with them! If you do not know who you are assigned to serve as Santa for, let me know ASAP. Everyone should have their assignment and the info on their person.

4a.) Our Wed, Dec 11 meeting will be half Holiday Party and half sign-making party. Delegates running for office who would like help making signs should bring all materials and a plan for sign-making. Remember to track your materials for financial reporting purposes.

5.) Bill Boxes: Once again this year we will be assisting the Y&G head office with assembling the boxes of the entire program's bills. It's not a hard job and we'll have fun hanging out. Please complete this form to let me know your availability for this project: http://doodle.com/bbs72kngnmr63xbv

(This is how I'll know you read the bulletin this week. Make your advisor happy by reading the bulletin and responding as requested!)

6.) Swim With Santa: Friday, December 13 - thank you to Maret, Jordyn, Sarina, and Calvin who have signed up to volunteer at Swim With Santa next Friday. Some more helpers would be great. Helpers are needed either from 5pm-7pm, 7pm-9pm, or for the whole event from 5-9pm. Dress code is holiday festive: wear a fun holiday sweater or your delegation sweatshirt and some dark pants. Volunteer tasks are: water elves (helping kids in the pool - requires one-piece swimsuit); photo helpers helping with Santa pictures; craft helpers; food helpers.  Please email me ASAP with your availability to help. This is a community service event for those of you who need hours.

Coming Up:
Dec 11: Elected/Appointed Leadership Applications Due - Must contact CD to notify her that your application needs approval!
December 8: Holiday Festival Promotion at the Antique Fair and around Midtown– volunteers needed
December 11: Secret Santa Exchange; Campaign Sign Making
December 13: Swim With Santa volunteer event at the Y
December 15: Holiday Festival at the Y (all hands – and then some - needed!)

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Delegation Bulletin #14: The Gobble Gobble Party Edition‏

Less than a week until Thanksgiving? How can that be?!

Here's what you need to know this week - it might involve some Google Forms, because nothing says "fun!" like Google Forms!

1.) Not a form, but: once again this year, we'll be conducting a fundraising push through causes.com. This online platform sends contributions directly to our YMCA. Donating is fast and easy and secure. Donations can range from a minimum of $10 to ???? Please share this link on your Facebook page or via email to friends and family.  Proceeds will help us meet remaining need this year, seed next year's scholarship fund (yes, already!), and also support the reestablishment of our sister program for middle-schoolers, the Model United Nations.  Last year, we raised $1005, this year, we want to continue on to the $2000 mark! Parents, we ask you to share the link as well.

For the cost of two lattes + tax today, donors can ensure a stronger community tomorrow!
https://www.causes.com/campaigns/7636-support-the-sacramento-central-delegation

2.) Volunteers Needed! Parents, Delegates, Friends, Lend us your time! We're still looking for some elves to help at our Holiday Festival on December 15:  http://goo.gl/ijP1XY

3.) Registration: Gus - this link's for you! https://app.reggo.org/calymca

4.) Payment Deadline, December 4 - $260 (or some portion of the payment you owe if you are receiving Y-Assist. EVERYONE needs to submit a payment)

5.) By the way, ***NO Meeting Next Week*** Happy Thanksgiving!

6.) Election Rules: Scroll down to read all about elections and appointed leadership - http://calymca.org/programs/model-legislature-court/mlc-resources/

7.) El Dorado Bill Hearing Night will beThursday, December 5, 2013 from 6:30-9:30 pm at the Oak Ridge High School Theater; 1120 Harvard Way, El Dorado Hills  I encourage anyone who can attend to attend! FB Event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/601719576556095/

8.) FESTIVAL PROMOTION: Watch your email early next week for information on Holiday Festival promotion. Our materials aren't quite ready yet. However, you can start by RSVPing and sharing the FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1417235968497714/

9.) Secret Santa! We will do our Secret Santa Gift Exchange and Holiday Campaign Sign Making Party at our December 11 meeting. Gifts can be up to $10 in value. Have fun with them! If you did not attend last week's meeting (ALBERTO, CALVIN, HANNAH, ROB, ROBBIE) - please email me the following information - The best gift you received, the worst gift you received, and your favorite candy.  We will send that info the delegation so that your Secret Santa person can read the info. And once you reply to me, I'll give you your Secret Santa Assignment.

10.) Holiday Alumni Mixer - continuing with a sorta-tradition, Rob and I will host a Holiday Mixer for current and former delegates on Friday, December 27, at 6:30pm Save the Date! All current and former delegates and parents are welcome!

11.) Future Leaders & Strong Kids Campaigns: Thank you to all who volunteered for these tasks. The limit for Y&G's Future Leaders Campaign is 3 participants from each delegation. Tony, Max, and Maret will serve on that campaign. Jordyn and Shy will head-up our Strong Kids Campaign for our own YMCA (and there will be plenty of opportunity for everyone else to participate in that, too!) Thanks so much to everyone who was interested.

Coming Up:
Nov 27: No meeting – Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 30/Dec 1: Holiday Festival Promotional Blitz – volunteers needed
December 4: $260 Payment due; Final bill work; NIC proposal ideas and program area prep; Bob II elected/appointed
Dec 6: ML/C registration (role selection) due; Concessionaire’s due
Dec 6: Final Bill drafts due
Dec 6: Elected/Appointed Leadership Applications Due
December 8: Holiday Festival Promotion at the Antique Fair – volunteers needed
December 11: Secret Santa Exchange; Campaign Sign Making
December 15: Holiday Festival at the Y (all hands – and then some - needed!)

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Delegation Bulletin #13: Parents, We Need Your Help!‏

Have I mentioned yet how proud I am of all of our delegates? Great Bill Hearing Night, great conference weekend . . . this year is going so well and that's all down to each of you!

Here's what you need to know/do this week
(the alternative title of this week's bulletin could also be "Fun With Google Forms.")

1.) Please complete your Bob I survey and role preferences: http://goo.gl/pFwjAf
(As part of that process, you will need to register for Bob II: https://app.reggo.org/calymca

Also, you should have received a surveymonkey survey from the Y&G head office. Please take a moment to complete that as well.

2.) Future Leaders Campaign & YMCA Strong Kids Campaign: Each year, Y&G undertakes a massive fundraising campaign (just like we do at the delegation level). Similarly, our own Sacramento YMCA (and all YMCAs) conduct their annual fundraising campaigns. Both campaigns work much in the same way: campaigners call Y&G supporter or Y members and ask for donations. We need two volunteers for the Future Leaders Campaign and two volunteers for the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign (the same people can volunteer for both). You'll receive training on how to fundraise. Future Leaders campaigners get to go to a few special meetings during Bob II and Sac Conference. Please email Christiana ASAP if you'd like to volunteer.

3.) Speaking of volunteering! (PARENTS: This is the part where we need your help) We discussed our upcoming Holiday Festival at the last meeting.  Here's a google form to complete about volunteering for the day. ALL delegates are required to complete it. Parents, we ask you also to click through and read about the event and consider donating some of your time. We need to line up approximately 25 volunteers to be on-hand at all times during the day (which means more than 25 people as we'll have some shifts of volunteers scheduled). Click here to complete the form:
http://goo.gl/ijP1XY

4.) Historian needed! Alberto would like us to elect/select a delegation historian. Responsibilities include documenting our events with pictures and helping us create a Delegation newsletter quarterly. Those interested should come to the next meeting prepare to give a short speech about their qualifications.

5.) Causes.com fundraiser: once again this year, we'll be conducting a fundraising push through causes.com. This online platform sends contributions directly to our YMCA. Donating is fast and easy and secure. Donations can range from a minimum of $10 to ???? Please share this link on your Facebook page or via email to friends and family.  Proceeds will help us meet remaining need this year, seed next year's scholarship fund (yes, already!), and also support the reestablishment of our sister program for middle-schoolers, the Model United Nations.

Last year, we raised $1005, this year, we want to continue on to the $2000 mark!

Parents, we ask you to share the link as well.

For the cost of two lattes + tax today, donors can ensure a stronger community tomorrow!
https://www.causes.com/campaigns/7636-support-the-sacramento-central-delegation

Coming Up:
Nov 20: Campaigns and Holiday Festival planning
Nov 27: No meeting – Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 30/Dec 1: Holiday Festival Promotional Blitz – volunteers needed
December 4: $260 Payment due; Final bill work; NIC proposal ideas and program area prep; Bob II elected/appointed
Dec 6: ML/C registration (role selection) due; Concessionaire’s due
Dec 6: Final Bill drafts due
Dec 6: Elected/Appointed Leadership Applications Due
December 8: Holiday Festival Promotion at the Antique Fair – volunteers needed
December 15: Holiday Festival at the Y (all hands – and then some - needed!)

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Delegation Bulletin #12: Bill Hearing Night - meet at 5:30pm

Bill Hearing Night is tomorrow! We've moved up our meeting time to allow groups to fine-tune their presentations and practice before our 6:30 start time. We meet AT CITY HALL. Don't come to the Y, you'll be very lonely.

You've all done a great job - time to show off your research. Here are some last minute reminders.

Bill Hearing Night
1.) Timing is everything and practice makes awesome!
Practice your sponsor speeches and arguments to make sure you don't go over your time limit. The procedure and time limits are listed below. Also, film your practice or ask a parent or friend to watch. Ask them to help you cut down on the "ums" or "likes."  And practice your power posing! Stand tall, stand still, speak out - you know your stuff, don't be shy!

2.) How do you yield your time?
You have several options on how to answer that question when you're done speaking.
"I yield my time to the chair" - when you're done speaking and don't want anyone to ask you questions.
"I yield my time to questions" - when you want to encourage interaction and welcome questions
"I yield my time to the author sponsor/summation speech" - if you're a sponsor or lobbyist and want to give yourself more time for the big finish.

3.) Two-part questions?
If you want to ask someone a two-part question, start by saying "does the speaker yield to a two part question."

4.) Audience prep
If your parents are coming, or any other guests, encourage them now to be active, ask questions, and participate. Bill Hearing Night is the most fun when there is a lot of back-and-forth. And it has the added benefit of making your bill stronger.

Training & Elections Conference IA.) Buses depart at 3:45 on Saturday morning. Be safe and arrive at 3:30am. Don't take chances - it is a LONG drive.  Robbie will be there to check you in. Rob and Christiana will see you at Camp Roberts. You'll get your sweatshirts when you arrive.
B.) Bring a highlighter and spend some time looking over the schedule when you receive it. Ask a returner or advisor if you need help interpreting the schedule. Remember, except for social events, no activity on the schedule is optional. Be where the schedule tells you to be - always!
C.) If you want to, download the Groupme app and familiarize yourself with it before we go. If you're not receiving groupme texts, email Christiana with your cell number. We'll use groupme to stay in contact and provide updates during the conference. Please do not use groupme (or your phones) during sessions. Be respectful. Phones should be off and away during sessions.
D.) PACK LIGHT: there's a potential that you'll be lugging your luggage quite a distance this year. In case you are, make sure you can carry your belongings! pillow/sleeping bag/clothes for 2.5 days. That's all you need.
E.) PACK LAYERS: it's going to be around 70 degrees between the hours of 10am and 4pm. Once that sun dips and before it comes up, expect temps between 50 degrees and the freezing mark. Hats. Gloves. Scarves. A COAT. Pack 'em. It's going to be colder than you think.
F.) Pocket money: we'll stop for breakfast on the way down and lunch on the way back (fast food, nothing fancy). That's all the money you'll need. Many delegations, however, sell items (tshirts, food, etc) to raise money during the conferences. Bring extra money if you'll want to buy any of that stuff.
H.) Button Sales! We've gone over this 0%, but we have buttons we're selling to raise money for ourselves. I need sales people to volunteer to walk around at meal times and free times to sell buttons. Easy job. Make friends. Shake hands. Good times! Max will be the ring leader on Sunday, but I need a Saturday leader, too.


BILL HEARING PROCEDURE:

1. Clerk reads enacting clause of Bill (“An Act To Add/Amend/Repeal Section XYZ of the ABC Code, related to ______________”)
2. Sponsor’s speech (3 minutes) – purpose and major provisions of Bill
3. Questions of intent and interpretation – these are questions about what a bill does and how it does it. Not about the merits of the bill (for Bill Hearing Night, the chair will recognize hands and encourage questions from the audience, too)
4. Lobbyists
1. For (2 minutes)
2. Against (2 minutes)
3. For (2 minutes)
4. Against (2 minutes)

5. General discussion among Committee members (Chair will recognize raised hands; includes audience members and guests)
6. Chair closes discussion
7. Lobbyists’ summation speeches
1. For (1 minute)
2. Against (1 minute)
8. Sponsor’s summation speech (2 minutes)
9. Clerk reads enacting clause

Coming Up:

November 6:$260 payment deadline; BILL HEARING NIGHT! (MANDATORY)
November 9-11:Training & Elections Conference I - be at the Y at 3:30am!
Nov 13:Conference review; bill clean up and final preparation for submission; role selection; Bob II elected/appointed discussion
Nov 15:Bill drafts due
Nov 20:Campaigns and Holiday Festival planning
Nov 27:No meeting – Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 30/Dec 1:Holiday Festival Promotional Blitz – volunteers needed
December 4:$260 Payment due; Final bill work; NIC proposal ideas and program area prep; Bob II elected/appointed
Dec 6:ML/C registration (role selection) due; Concessionaire’s due
Dec 6:Final Bill drafts due
Dec 6:Elected/Appointed Leadership Due
December 8: Holiday Festival Promotion at the Antique Fair – volunteers needed
December 15:Holiday Festival at the Y (all hands – and then some - needed!)

Delegation Bulletin #11: BONUS MEETING!

***We Will Meet on Monday, November 4, from 6-7:30pm*** We need some extra practice before Bill Hearing Night on Wednesday. Please make every effort to attend.

Bill Sponsors: You owe me draft bill language by tomorrow, Saturday, November 2, at 5pm. (Bill group members - nudge your sponsor if you think they might miss this reminder). You can email in the body of an email or as an attached document. You should also have a completed draft of the bill worksheet. You can send that along too. But don't delay getting me the bill language!

Also: Send me the presentation assignments for your group members (lobbyist for/against; lobbyist summation, etc)

And lastly: We'll spend 20 minutes on Monday discussing Bob fundraising and campaigning.

Have a great weekend - see you Monday!

Coming Up:

November 6:                    $260 payment deadline; BILL HEARING NIGHT! (MANDATORY) November 9-11:               Training & Elections Conference I - be at the Y at 3:30am!

Nov 13:                                Conference review; bill clean up and final preparation for submission; role selection; Bob II elected/appointed discussion

Nov 15:                                 Bill drafts due

Nov 20:                                 Campaigns and Holiday Festival planning

Nov 27:                                 No meeting – Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 30/Dec 1:                    Holiday Festival Promotional Blitz – volunteers needed

December 4:                      $260 Payment due; Final bill work; NIC proposal ideas and program area prep; Bob II elected/appointed

Dec 6:                                    ML/C registration (role selection) due; Concessionaire’s due

Dec 6:                                    Final Bill drafts due

Dec 6:                                    Elected/Appointed Leadership Due

December 8:                      Holiday Festival Promotion at the Antique Fair – volunteers needed
December 15:                    Holiday Festival at the Y (all hands – and then some - needed!)

Delegation Bulletin #10: The One With All The Attachments

(Note: all attachments can be found here - or in your inbox!)

Here's what you need to know for the week ahead!

Bill Hearing Night & PrepBy now, you should know that Bill Hearing Night will be held at Sacramento City Hall on Wednesday, November 6, at 6:30pm (for the public - you'll need to be there at 6!) Attached is a flyer you can print and give to your parents and leaders in your community.

Next week - October 30 - we'll have our full Bill Hearing Night practice. You should have a completed Bill Worksheet (including copies of at least two pieces of research you used) and draft bill language. If you need help with either of those - contact an advisor ASAP! We will review our committee procedure for November 6 as well. Each bill group should be ready to present:
Author Sponsor Speech (this is the introduction to your bill and your initial pitch for support)
Lobbyist Speech FOR the bill
Lobbyist Speech AGAINST the bill
Author Summation Speech (this is the closing speech and final pitch for your bill)

Reading test #1: First Bill Sponsor to reply that they have read this bulletin (including the answer to reading test #2, below) gets to pick the presentation slot 1, 2, or 3 for bill hearing night.

Payment DeadlineNovember 6 is also a $260 payment deadline. Feel free to bring this on Oct 30, if you can, so that you don't forget with the rush of Bill Hearing Night Prep.

Sac AttireThe ML/C Dress Code is attached. Read it. Ask Questions. You'll be expected to attend the full Bill Hearing Night dressed appropriately.

Letter of support/Excused Absence TemplateAttached is a letter of program support from Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson and a sample excused absence letter that can and should be customized for those of you missing school to attend conferences (check your school calendars). Don't bring this to me. This is for you and your school, if necessary.

Delegation Dinner!Jeopardy Edition: Answer: Cafe Bernardo on K! Question: Where will be having our delegation dinner this year during Sac conference! (note, this is the Reading Test #2 answer you'll need to complete #1 above!)

COMING UP:
October 30: Practice Bill Hearing Night (Mandatory); Conference preparation
November 6: BILL HEARING NIGHT! (At Sacramento City Hall; MANDATORY) and $260 payment deadline
November 9-11: Training & Elections Conference I - be at the Y at 3:30am!
December 15: Holiday Festival at the Y (all hands requested!) 

 

Delegation Bulletin #9: Bill Time

We're back to our regularly scheduled meeting time/location tomorrow - 6pm in the Board Room. Now that it's getting darker earlier (and in case the weather ever cools down and/or rains), everyone should use the V Street entrance rather than entering through the upper Y building and going through the field in the dark. The street address for that building is 1926 V Street. It is just east of the train tracks, between 19th and 21st Street.

We're all bill work, all the time until Bill Hearing Night on November 6.

Bill Sponsors and their groups should be able to complete this information at the end of this email by the time they arrive at the meeting tomorrow (or darn close!)

Calendar:
October 23: Regular Meeting - Bill Drafts & Supporting Materials due
October 30: Practice Bill Hearing Night (Mandatory); Conference preparation
November 6: BILL HEARING NIGHT! (At Sacramento City Hall; MANDATORY)
November 9-11: Training & Elections Conference I!

Bill Worksheet

Sponsor:

Group Members:

1.)    What is your bill’s subject?

2.)    If this legislation changes existing law, list the affected code and section numbers and provide copies of the affected passages. (Hint: see your “where do baby bills come from” worksheet)  If it’s a new law, in what code section should it live? Around what section?

 

3.)    What problem does this legislation solve?

4.)    Where did the idea come from?

5.)    Would the changes cost money to implement? How much and for what?

6.)    What research have you conducted? (Include website addresses, names of publications, etc)

7.)    Who would be affected by the changes and how?

8.)    Where could an interested person find out more about the issue (ie: are there any outside interest groups researching this matter?)

9.)    What would opponents of this bill say?  What research would they rely on?

 

Who in your group will be:

 (Note, if you have a small group, you may have the same people playing more than one role)

Arguing FOR the bill:

Arguing AGAINST the bill:

Lobbyists FOR the bill:

Lobbyists AGAINST the bill:

Bulletin Bonus: Yes, we will meet this week!

First - we WILL be meeting this week. From now on, we'll be using the V Street entrance for meetings, rather than going through the main Y building and across the sports field. The V Street entrance address is 1926 V Street. If you have a laptop or tablet, bring it with you this week. We'll be primarily working on bills.

Bill Sponsors:

By the end of this coming Wednesday's meeting, you should be able to answer these three questions:
1.) What problem does your bill seek to solve and how?
2.) In which California state code would your bill live? Which section?
3.) To solve the problem, does your bill need to ADD a new section or does it need to AMEND, or REPEAL existing law?

By Wednesday, October 23, you should have a full draft of your bill and at least two sources of research FOR your bill and two sources AGAINST it.

By Wednesday, November 6, your bill will be about 90% complete for Bill Hearing Night.

The Kids Are Y Tasting & Benefit Auction - Volunteer EventFriday, October 18 will be the benefit Auction at the Masonic Temple Ballroom - located on J Street at 12st in downtown Sac. Plan to be there at 5:30pm wearing dark dress pants/skirt (at least knee-length), a white-collared shirt, and comfortable shoes.

Another Volunteer Event:
We need some volunteers to help pass out Holiday Festival fliers next Saturday, October 19 at the Midtown Craft Fair. We'll take sign-ups at this week's meeting.

Meeting Attendance Reminder:
If you're going to be late or absent, you need to contact Alberto BEFORE 6pm to let him know!  Late fees are $1/minute towards the Pizza Fund for those who fail to call. :)

Mixed Bags - last of the last chances: If you still have Mixed Bag orders in your possession, they need to be at the YMCA by noon on Tuesday. Period. The end.

Elected/Appointed Positions: You must complete your application and email or call Christiana NO LATER THAN 8pm on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 so she can approve your application.

Have a great week!

Delegation Bulletin #8: Grab your calendars

Here's the 4-1-1:

MIXED BAGS
If you still have Mixed Bags orders - you need to have them to the YMCA today, Friday, or tomorrow, Saturday, or you can hand them to me on Sunday at Bill Boot Camp. If I don't have them by Sunday at the end of Bill Boot Camp, the order won't get processed.

BILL BOOT CAMP, SUNDAY
This Sunday, October 13, from 10-1pm. Bring pen/paper and, if you have it, a laptop for research. Everything you need to know to research and write your bill! And time to work on it, too. You can knock out most of what needs to get done in one day - Magic! NOTE: Enter the meeting room at 1926 V Street. The main Y building will not be open on Sunday morning. You can park along V Street as well. Call if you get lost: 508-3299

BILL HEARING NIGHT INVITEES
Bill Hearing Night will be November 6. We want to show off your hard work to the people who matter to you in your community. Start sending the names/addresses/emails of those we should invite.

PAYMENTS
Most everyone who applied for Y-Assist funds should have received a notice of their award. If you have not, let me know. For those with awards, divide the amount you need to pay by the remaining payments and that's the amount you should submit on payment days. If you need additional payment plan considerations, contact me ASAP.

ELECTED/APPOINTED LEADERSHIP
Reminder - the deadline to apply for leadership or run for office is October 17. Advisors will need to approve your nomination/application, so you need to let us know when you've completed your application. Instructions on how to access the application are in the FB group or I can email to you directly if you request. Info on positions and qualifications available in past bulletins.

HOLIDAY FESTIVALIn addition to Bill Hearing Night - we need to get moving on our Holiday Festival. The application and information about the event is here. I'm also looking for volunteers to attend the Midtown Arts Festival on October 19 to pass out info to vendors and fliers to shoppers.

CALENDAR:
October 13 (Sunday): Bill Boot Camp @ The Y - 10am to 1pm (Bill Development & Writing)
October 16: Meeting TBD
October 18: MANDATORY Volunteer activity at "The Kids Are Y Tasting & Benefit Auction," Masonic Temple Ballroom, downtown Sac.
October 23: Regular Meeting - Bill Drafts & Supporting Materials due
October 30: Practice Bill Hearing Night (Mandatory)
November 6: BILL HEARING NIGHT!
November 9-11: Training & Elections Conference I!


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Delegation Bulletin #7: Bill Boot Camp & Volunteering

You picked a sweatshirt design! Exciting! Well, the fun doesn't stop now that we know what we'll be wearing at our first conference . . .   Here's what you need to know this week:

(Still waiting on a few folks!: http://goo.gl/o8y6qk)
Take a moment to officially sign-up for our Auction Volunteer event! http://goo.gl/wiYnzA

Here's what you need to know/do/remember:

1.) MIXED BAG SALES END THIS WEEK! Mixed Bag orders are due Wednesday. Who can beat Ariel's $600 in sales?

2.) This week's meeting: Bill Ideas - be thinking about them! Campaigns and applications; Bill Hearing Night (see #3)

3.) Bill Hearing Night will be November 6. We want to show off your hard work to the people who matter to you in your community. Please bring with you the names and addresses of people to invite to bill hearing night (your school principal? Your favorite teacher? Your student body president? Your parents?)

4.) Fundraising Letter Drafts: You can still submit one. Email it to me ASAP! (For info on the process, check out this link.

5.) PAYMENTS DUE: Another $260 payment is due on Wednesday.

6.) BILL BOOT CAMP: Will be held on SUNDAY due to popular demand. We'll meet Sunday, October 13 at 10am at the YMCA in the childcare room. Park/meet in the lower parking lot The building sign says "Child Development Center" We'll be there to meet you! More info at the meeting on Wednesday . . . .

7.) Deadlines approaching: Reminder - the deadline to apply for leadership or run for office is October 11. Advisors will need to approve your nomination/application. More info:
Elected or Appointed

8.) SCHEDULE NOTES:
October 9: Regular Meeting (Bill Ideas; Break into groups; Campaign discussions; Concession sales plans; Bill Hearing Night invites)
October 13 (Sunday): Bill Boot Camp @ The Y - 10am to 1pm (Bill Development & Writing)
October 16: NO Regular Meeting (Bill groups may wish to use this time to meet; the childcare room will be available for you if you want to meet)
October 18: MANDATORY Volunteer activity at "The Kids Are Y Tasting & Benefit Auction," Masonic Temple Ballroom, downtown Sac.
October 23: Regular Meeting - Bill Drafts & Supporting Materials due
October 30: Practice Bill Hearing Night (Mandatory)
November 6: BILL HEARING NIGHT!


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Delegation Bulletin 6.5 - Reminders and A Schedule Change‏

We're meeting tomorrow night! See you all promptly at 6pm in our usual meeting location. (Don't come hungry - we didn't get full participation on our survey - sadness!)

First, Do this, right now, if you haven't yet: http://goo.gl/o8y6qk

Here's what you need to know/do/remember:

1.) MIXED BAG SALES EXTENDED 1 WEEK! Mixed Bag orders were due tomorrow, but we're giving you one more week to sell, sell, sell!

2.) Bill Ideas: please come prepared to talk about bill ideas tomorrow. Remember, www.rtumble.com is a great source of news about California policy and problems - but there are many other sources out there as well - some of which could be found through chats at school or around your dinner table. (Note: solving the Federal Government Shut-Down is probably not a great bill topic since its federal and we're more concerned with state problems.)

3.) Fundraising Letter Drafts Due: If you are interested in pursuing this idea, bring your drafts tomorrow for review. Hopefully, a few people have already proofread them for you. (For info on the process, check out this link: http://saccentraldelegation.blogspot.com/2011/10/y-bulletin-3-letter-writing-and-more.html

4.) Sweatshirt Designs: Bring 'em tomorrow! Check out the FB group for a few ideas Ariel created or to upload your own!

5.) PAYMENTS DUE: By tomorrow, you should have submitted a total of $360 in payments so far. If you applied for Y-Assist, you should have received notification from Mia of your new payment amount. Let me know if you applied but haven't heard from Mia yet.

6.) SCHEDULE CHANGE: Grab your planners - we're mixing it up. Here's your October schedule, it includes some changed dates for meetings:
October 2: Regular Meeting (Bill Ideas, Sweatshirt design, Appointed/Elected Positions)
October 9: Regular Meeting (Bill Ideas; Break into groups; Campaign discussions; Concession sales plans; Bill Hearing Night invites)
October 12 (Saturday): Bill Boot Camp @ The Y - 9am to 1pm (Bill Development & Writing)
October 16: NO Regular Meeting (Bill groups encouraged to use this time to meet)
October 18: MANDATORY Volunteer activity at "The Kids Are Y Tasting & Benefit Auction," Masonic Temple Ballroom, downtown Sac.
October 23: Regular Meeting - Bill Drafts due
October 30: Practice Bill Hearing Night (Mandatory)
November 6: BILL HEARING NIGHT!

7.) Wanna run for office? Wanna apply for a leadership position: review this links and come prepared to discuss your plans!
Elected: http://calymca.org/programs/model-legislature-court/advisor-manual/elected-leadership/
Appointed: http://calymca.org/programs/model-legislature-court/advisor-manual/mlc-appointed-leadership/

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Delegation Bulletin #6: The No-Meeting Edition

Here’s what you need to know this week – it’s a little long, but it’s valuable! I’m even going to tell you right up front that there are two reading tests in here, so, keep an eye out for them! (hint hint, siren sound, red light, flashing neon)

1)  No regular meeting on Wednesday!

2) I’m expecting to see Rose, Maret, Jordyn, Chloe, Holly, Bailey, Ariel, Shyanne, Tony, and Calvin on the bus to Baby Bob on Friday. If you need a packing list, it's available at the "Forms" section at the blog. Key items: sleeping bag, WARM CLOTHES, and a flashlight (that's not your cell phone). If for any reason you are unable to attend you need to call Christiana directly to tell her.

Please be at the Sac YMCA at 4:30 on Friday for departure. (We will also be stopping in El Dorado Hills at Oak Ridge High to pick up our sister delegation and continuing on from there)

We will depart Bear Valley at 11am on Sunday and expect to be back at the YMCA by 1pm.

3) Mixed Bags Sales continue! You have until October 2 to sell all that you can! Remember, you do *not* need to collect sales tax because it is included in the listed price of each item. Nearly 50% of each item you sell will be credited towards your program fees.

4) You have a wee bit of homework this week to prepare for our next regular meeting on October 2:

- Bill ideas: remember when we talked about where bill ideas come from? Take a moment each day to check out the headlines in the paper. Try Rough & Tumble – rtumble.com – a great run down of what’s big news in California each day. Think about challenges that might be facing your neighborhood or your school. What would you like to see changed? Bring an idea with you to the October 2 meeting.

- Fundraising letters: If you’re interested in trying your hand at a personal fundraising letter, bring your first draft to the meeting on October 2. Remember: your letter should be proofread by at least two people and needs to be approved by Christiana before you mail it out! (Click here for fundraising letter tips: http://saccentraldelegation.blogspot.com/2011/10/y-bulletin-3-letter-writing-and-more.html#more)

- We’ll spend a few more minutes discussing elected and appointed leadership opportunities. Check out this list of options available to you and if you’re considering a run or applying, come ready to talk about your plans! Elected leadership info is here : http://calymca.org/programs/model-legislature-court/advisor-manual/elected-leadership/  Appointed leadership info is here: http://calymca.org/programs/model-legislature-court/advisor-manual/mlc-appointed-leadership/

- Still reading? Reply to this email with “Of course I’m still reading” so I know.

5) Sweatshirt design ideas are due on October 2 too! You can submit them early and I’ll post them to the blog and FB group (or you can post to FB yourself) .

6) By October 2, everyone should have submitted $360 in total payments. The next $260 payment is due by October 12 (so by October 12, you should have submitted $620 in total payments) (If you have applied for Y-Assist you should be finding out your award and amended payment plan soon – so be on the lookout for that information.)

7) Bill Boot Camp is coming! What’s Bill Bootcamp? A special Saturday meeting during which we knock out most of the bill writing process. We’ll walk you through research and drafting. And there will be pizza. Maybe a movie. It’ll be fun, you’ll like it. This year’s Bill Boot Camp is planned for Saturday, October 12. If you are unable to attend that day, let me know ASAP, otherwise, we’ll expect to see you. Boot Camp is expected to run from 9 to 1 (with optional movie after).

8) One more survey document! Yes, you’ve submitted some of this info to us already. But do your data-entry-weary advisors a favor and just type it into this form so it organizes itself. We’ll be so grateful that if we get 100% participation before FRIDAY, September 27, we’ll buy y’all dinner for the October 2 meeting. We expect it will take you about 5-10 minutes to complete. Piece of cake, right? Click here: http://goo.gl/o8y6qk

Upcoming Events:
Oct 2: Mixed Bags sales due
October 9: Payment due date
Oct 18: The Kids Are Y Tasting & Benefit Auction
Nov 6: Bill Hearing Night
Dec 15: Holiday Art, Craft, & Gift Festival

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Delegation Bulletin #5: College, Camping, and Cash

Happy Friday! Here's the news:

MEETING SCHEDULE
- Remember, NO regular meeting next week. Regular meetings resume Wednesday, October 2 at 6pm at which time your Mixed Bags Designs orders will be due. Didn't get a catalog? Let me know!

MIXED BAGS- As mentioned above, we're now in the midst of our annual Mixed Bags sale. You do NOT need to collect sales tax on the items you sell. If you have any questions at all about this fundraiser, let me know.

BABY BOB
- I'm expecting the following people to be at the YMCA next Friday, September 27, at 3:45pm to depart for our weekend away at Bear Valley Y Camp (packing list is here): Rose, Maret, Jordyn, Chloe, Holly, Bailey, Ariel, Shyanne, Tony, and Calvin.  Don't see your name but wanting to (or expecting to) go? Email me ASAP!

COLLEGE APP WORKSHOP
- This coming Sunday, September 22, we'll hold a College Application Workshop from 10am-2pm in our usual meeting location at the YMCA. Here's the flyer. This event is free for you and any friends who might be interested. I'm expecting to see: Alberto, Anna, Alex, Karen, Tony, Sam, and Max. If you're bringing friends or if you're coming but don't see your name listed, please let me know ASAP! If you are coming, and you have a copy of your transcript handy, bring it along. If not, don't sweat it. Do bring paper and a pen, though.

PAYMENTS
- Payments: Last week was a payment deadline that most of you missed. That's okay! But let's not start a trend. Refer to the payment policy you all signed with the list of payment due dates. Please add them to your calendar. If you didn't bring a payment last week, please bring your $260 payment either to the Y when you come for Baby Bob and submit to the front desk, or to our meeting on October 2. Here's the payment schedule:
August 28 - $100
Sept 19 - $260
Oct 9 - $260
Nov 6 - $260
Dec 4 -$260
Jan 8 - $260

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
-Registration: here's your reading test for the week! Click here and go register yourself for our first conference of the year! You can create a log in or use your FB account (if you have one). Select "Training & Elections Conference I" and on the next screen put a "1" in the box next to "Delegate Registration. Enter your info as requested. And select "Sacramento Central" from the drop-down selection menu of delegations.  Ready? GO! https://app.reggo.org/calymca

Upcoming Events:

Oct 2: Mixed Bags sales due
October 9: Payment due date
Oct 18: The Kids Are Y Tasting & Benefit Auction
Nov 6: Bill Hearing Night
Dec 15: Holiday Art, Craft, & Gift Festival

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Delegation Bulletin Bonus! Reminders before Wednesday‏

A quick Monday check-in!

- We won't be meeting next week (9/25) and have a lot of important information to discuss this week, so plan on meeting from 6p-7:30p this week. We'll need all of our time, so please arrive early enough to be in the room by 6p!

- Did you get that Baby Bob payment in? Your absolute-last-chance-we-mean-it to get your payment in has been extended to this week's meeting. If we don't have your $60 payment at 6pm on Wed, Sept 18, you won't be able to attend.

- This coming Sunday, September 22, we'll hold a College Application Workshop from 10am-2pm in our usual meeting location at the YMCA. Here's the flyer! This event is free for you and any friends who might be interested. But I need you to RSVP by Friday so we can plan for the right number of people!

- Treats for all delegates who confirm receiving emails and reading them carefully by replying to Christiana with the words "READ IT" in the subject line.

Upcoming Events:
Sept 18-Oct 2: Mixed Bags fundraising sale
Sept 27-29: Baby Bob!
Oct 18: The Kids Are Y Tasting & Benefit Auction
Nov 6: Bill Hearing Night
Dec 15: Holiday Art, Craft, & Gift Festival





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Delegation Bulletin #4: Camping, Money, Fun‏

A few quick highlights this week:

1.) Baby Bob payments should've been turned in by today to the Y. Did you forget? Don't panic. Drop off your payment at the Sacramento YMCA before Monday - 2021 W Street.$60 guarantees your spot. (email me if you have financial concerns). I've attached the flyer to this email!

2.) Next week we'll be focusing on fundraising: what events are planned, what are your ideas, and a chance to learn some real-world skills that will help you beyond Y&G!

3.) We need your t-shirt ideas for Baby Bob ASAP!  And your sweatshirt ideas for the delegation sweatshirt for the year are due next week. We'll be choosing between dark heather gray, hunter green, or sand colored sweatshirts for the year.

4.) Our college prep workshop will be Sunday, Sept 22 - look for more details on Monday!

5.) Our Holiday Festival is a GO! Attached is the letter for possible artists or vendors to participate. Do you know any? Help us spread the word!

6.) Join our FB group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/SacramentoCentralDelegation/

Upcoming Events:
Sept 11: Fall Retreat Payment Deadline
Sept 18-Oct 2: Mixed Bags fundraising sale
Oct 18: The Kids Are Y Tasting & Benefit Auction
Nov 6: Bill Hearing Night
Dec 15: Holiday Art, Craft, & Gift Festival

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Delegation Bulletin #3: Getting Down To Business

Thank you to all of the parents and new delegates who attended our Parents' Night. We hope you found answers to all of your questions. If not, let us know!

We still have room for new delegates, so grab those friends you've been meaning to bring along, and come on down. The sooner you join, the more fun you have.

This week, we'll get down to business as we discuss current events and bill ideas, along with the elected and appointed leadership posts that give you a chance to step-up to leadership.

Most Important Thing This Week:
We want to make you official, but we can't without your registration forms and your initial $100 payment. If you haven't submitted your forms, please bring them next week. If you need to print a copy, click here. Or, bring a parent to the meeting and fill out everything on Wednesday!

If the initial $100 payment presents a challenge and/or you need to apply for financial aid, make sure to submit that application along with your registration material. Applications must be submitted with supporting documentation or they cannot be considered. If the initial $100 presents a challenge, please bring what you can - $50, $20? - and discuss with an advisor or with Mia.  Application is available at the same link.

Why is this especially important this week? Because we potentially will have some delegation decisions on which to vote and only registered delegates will likely be eligible. Final eligibility determination will be decided by your delegation president. Don't miss your chance to make your voice count!

Reminders:
1) Think about those sweatshirt ideas! Designs will be due on September 18!
2) The deadline to register for our Fall Leadership Retreat at Bear Valley Y Camp is this week. The cost to attend is $60 and covers transportation, lodging, meals, and a t-shirt. Don't miss it!

Upcoming Events:
Sept 11: Fall Retreat Payment Deadline
Sept 18-Oct 2: Mixed Bags fundraising sale
Oct 18: The Kids Are Y Tasting & Benefit Auction
Nov 6: Bill Hearing Night

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Delegation Bulletin #2: Parents' Night & Info Session‏

Happy Labor Day Weekend!

With two great meetings down, and plenty more to go, this week will see our annual Parents' Night & Info Session, Wednesday, September 4, at 6pm at the YMCA (2021 W Street). New delegates have had a taste of the program so far and learned about parliamentary procedure.  This week, we'll answer all of your - and your parents - questions about the program, our policy, this year's calendar, and our fundraising program this year.

We still have room for new delegates, so grab those friends you've been meaning to bring along, and come on down. Parental attendance this week is not required, but it is highly encouraged!

Reminders:
1) Think about those sweatshirt ideas!
2) The deadline to register for our Fall Leadership Retreat at Bear Valley Y Camp is approaching. The cost to attend is $60 and covers transportation, lodging, meals, and a t-shirt. This is a great chance to get to know your fellow delegates better, learn more about the program, and meeting delegates from our sister delegation in El Dorado Hills while enjoying a great weekend at camp. There will be s'mores! Your payment secures your spot and is due by Sept 11.
3) Paperwork: if you haven't submitted your registration paperwork and initial $100 payment, please do so this week. Missing forms? See the link at the bottom of this email.
4) Financial Aid: make sure you bring your completed financial aid form WITH the required supporting documentation to this week's meeting, if applicable. Applications cannot be considered with the supporting documentation. If you have questions about the form, please contact me ASAP.

Upcoming Events:
Sept 4: Parents' Night
Sept 11: Fall Retreat Payment Deadline
Sept 18-Oct 2: Mixed Bags fundraising sale
Oct 18: The Kids Are Y Tasting & Benefit Auction
Nov 6: Bill Hearing Night

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Delegation Bulletin #1: Welcome New And Returning Delegates!

We had a great turn-out for our first meeting of the year on Wednesday. It was wonderful to see returning faces and quite a few new ones as well. We hope those of you that took a leap of faith on attending the first meeting liked what you heard enough to come back next Wednesday, August 28, for our second meeting of the new year.

If you missed the first meeting, you can find all the necessary handouts - including this year's registration packet - here.

I'd also like to invite you to our Fall Leadership Retreat - a great way to meet people from our delegation and our sister delegation in El Dorado Hills during a fun weekend camping in the Sierra. I've attached a flyer - feel free to share with your friends!

Next week, we'll discuss:
- Parliamentary Procedure while debating some rather unconventional topics
- Sweatshirt designs for the new year - bring your creativity!
- This year's calendar
- Baby Bob
- An exciting Holiday fundraiser

Don't forget:
- Return your registration paperwork next week, along with your initial $100 payment.
- Return your financial aid application, with supporting paperwork. (if applicable)
- Bring your friends - it's not at all too late to join!
- Our Parents' Night will be Wednesday, Sept 4 - invite your parents, please!
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New Year, New Forms!

Welcome back! We're at the start of the 66th ML/C - seems like just yesterday we were arriving at the Convention Center for the start of the 65th . . .

Here are this year's forms, handily consolidated in two packets - one for registration, one for financial aid.

Soon, individual forms will be available, in case you lose one, but for now, this will get you started:

Click here for the 2013-14 Program Year Forms.

Delegation Spring Conference Bulletin #4

(Check your email for attachments!)

Conference attendees have 3 important tasks to complete ASAP:

1) Register for the conference through the Reggo System here: https://app.reggo.org/events/view_public/15/HmTyOzggwdo9JRv49kGE
You'll register as "Capitol Coalition" delegation for this conference.
Role selection is as follows:
Rose - Assembly
Max - Senate
Maret - Assembly
Alex - Senate
Jazmine - NIC
Tony - CONA
Please complete your registration by tonight at 8pm.  Send me an email or leave a note in the FB group so I know you've registered!

2) Book your train tickets! Attached to this email is a flyer with instructions and the details. To receive the 10% discount you must either call or go in-person to the train station. Make sure you book EXACTLY the combination of bus/trains listed on the flyer. Check and double-check!  Send me an email or leave a note in the Facebook group so I know you've purchased your ticket. TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY 5PM ON FRIDAY, MARCH 15. Don't delay!

3) Do you have a tent you can bring that you're willing to share? We need one tent for the girls that can hold 4 and one tent for the guys that can hold 2. Please email me to let me know whether you have a tent you can bring.

Other deadlines:
A) Appointed and Elected Leadership Applications are due by March 22. Have you applied? Let me know!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dElORGJTWlBELVJycjFtSXRMZkNTckE6MA#gid=0
Appointed roles are selected and assigned before we get there. Elections are held on Friday night during the conference.

B) Bills and NIC proposals are due March 22. We can send one bill and up to 1 proposal per NIC delegate. Unlike the regular conference, neither is required, but both are strongly encouraged to be submitted. See attached Bill and NIC proposal information. Previous bills and NIC proposal examples can be found here: http://calymca.org/programs/spring/spring-conference-resources/

C) Mixed Bag sales and money were due last night at the meeting. If you have orders, you must deliver them to the YMCA by Friday, March 15. No orders can be accepted after that point.

Coming up:
- Next week's meeting (3/20) will focus on planning for summer events and the year ahead. Bring your calendar or planner. ALL delegates (regardless of Spring Conference attendance) are asked to attend!
- There will be NO meeting on March 27.
- The April 3 meeting is MANDATORY for delegates attending Spring Conference. Parents are invited and encouraged to attend. Delegates are required to be there.
- Job training opportunity: The Y is offering lifeguard training and classes start very soon. The Y will be hiring many lifeguards this summer. This training will qualify you for those jobs and probably many others. There is a fee. If you are interested, let me know and I'll send you the flyer (it was available at last night's meeting.
-Did you read all of this information? Send me an email telling me 1) the deadline for buying your train ticket, 2) whether you can buy your ticket online, and 3) the subject of our March 20 meeting and your lunch on the way home from the conference is on me!

If you have any questions about any of this - contact Christiana!

Sac Central's Slideshow!

Check out our year in pictures (it takes a few minutes to load, but it's worth the wait):

Spring Conference Bulletin #3

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Spring Conference Bulletin #1
Spring Conference Bulletin #2

New Delegate Scholarship Information

Our first Spring Conference meeting will be next Wednesday, March 6. It's open to all interested 9th-11th grade students!

Returning delegates are encouraged to attend even if you cannot attend Spring Conference - we need your help to explain the program to our new friends!

Meeting attendees should bring:

1. Completed Spring Conference Registration Forms
2. A check for $200
3. Completed Y-assist form (new delegates only; and make sure you have completed the on-line Scholarship Application as well.)
4. Pen, paper, and your calendar/planner

For our first meeting, we will do a brief program overview, a short discussion about Spring Conference, and then dive right into leadership opportunities and the bill/NIC proposal process.

Mixed Bag catalogs will be available. Mixed Bag sales are open to those participating in Spring Conference or who will be returning next year. Sales will be credited to individual sellers (though the option to donate proceeds to the group scholarship fund is always available!). Mixed Bag orders and money will be due at our March 13 meeting. That gives you one week to get your sale on if you don't have a catalog already! (If you want to get selling sooner, additional catalogs can be picked up from Ashley at the Y.)

For those with catalogs already, remember that checks should be made payable to "Sacramento YMCA," and you do not need to calculate sales tax, it is included in the price of the bags.

See you Wednesday, March 6 at 6:30pm at the Sacramento YMCA!

Spring Conference Scholarship for New Delegates

If you are a new delegate, click here to apply for a Spring Conference Scholarship. Funds are extremely limited and we may not be able to accommodate all requests. Applicants must also complete and submit the Y-assist application with all supporting documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The deadline for this application is March 6, 2013.

Spring Conference Bulletin #2

If you missed the first Spring Conference Bulletin, check your email (or find it sans-attachments here.) Here's the complete Spring Conference calendar - grab your planners and a pen and jot down these dates, there aren't many, but they are important (and they are slightly amended from what is found on the registration packet):

March 6 - First Spring Conference Delegation Meeting at the YMCA, 6:30pm

• Bring your bill ideas, NIC proposal ideas, and your new recruits!
• Registration and payment due.

March 13 -  Meeting: Finalize our bill and NIC proposals
March 15 - Meeting and lots of deadlines:

• Leadership Applications Due
• Registration Due (from us to Y&G)
• Bills due!
• NIC proposals due!

March 20 -  Meeting: 66th ML/C Fundraising and Planning meeting.
March 27 - Spring Break - No Meeting!
April 3 - Mandatory pre-conference meeting!
April 5-7 - Spring Conference in Corcoran, California! Departure estimated to be 10:00am on Friday, April 5 from the Amtrak station in Sacramento; returning around 6:30pm on Sunday, April 7.

We'll get more information out as soon as it becomes available to us. In the meantime, check your email for additional information on this week's year-end party and wrap-up meeting.

Spring Conference Bulletin #1

As you know, the event will be held Friday, April 5 - Sunday, April 7, 2013 in Corcoran, CA (down by Tulare). The Y down there is apparently super awesome, has a swimming pool, and a water slide. And you get to wear flip-flops, not Sac attire. Wohoo for casual conferences!

Program Areas: This conference is a super-mini ML/C - well, ML, there's no C at this one. There are three program areas: Senate, Assembly, and NIC. There are also additional leadership opportunities just for this conference. You can run for/apply for:

- Speaker of the Assembly
- Lieutenant Governor
- NIC Presiding Commissioner (3 slots)
- Committee Chair (multiple available for both legislative houses and NIC)

In our meetings we'll author another piece of legislation as well as one or more NIC proposals to take to Spring Conference. This will give new delegates exposure to what we do during the fall and give returning delegates a chance to delve even deeper into policy proposals and parliamentary procedure.

Another difference with Spring Conference is that everyone has, basically, the same sessions at the same time, AND the same free time - much of which apparently gets spent pool-side.

Accommodations: We will be camping on the lawn in tents. But it won't be cold. It won't be an animal barn. And there will be shower facilities - so not like that thing we almost did with Larry ;)

Travel: I misspoke about this conference earlier - you will miss school on Friday, April 5 because we are taking the train and we need to be in Corcoran by 5pm. Most likely, we'll be taking a bus from Sac to Stockton at about 10am and then a train from Stockton to Corcoran, arriving there at about 3pm. The train station is about 3/4 of a mile from the Corcoran YMCA, so we'll be walking (and finding a ride for your luggage).

Fun stuff: There's a pool and a water slide - did I mention? There were also be a dance, snack time, and a Campfire-style friendship gathering. This conference is MUCH smaller than the one you just completed but it's a great opportunity to meet new people and get to know your program friends better. It's also a great opportunity to network for those of you seeking elected or appointed roles next year.

There are Facebook events made for both Spring Conference Meetings and Spring Conference itself. Please invite your friends and share on your walls: http://www.facebook.com/SacramentoCentralDelegation/events  Attached to this email is a Spring Conference schedule from 2011 just to give you an idea for what the weekend might look like.