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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