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Friday, August 29, 2014

Y&G Bulletin #2: Getting our Legislati-On

(Our first few bulletins of the year will be especially information heavy while we're still collecting registration and financial assistance applications and getting everyone up and running. Thanks for paying attention to all of this important information!)

1) Delegation Calendar is available for download here in both doc and pdf forms It's important that you review the calendar and make sure you are available for delegation meetings, events, and conferences. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6ee6r3nMe6cY3lHdllnZ3JablE/edit?usp=sharing

2) Bill ideas: This week, we'll begin discussing the bill development process. Think about what problems you'd like to fix in our state. Come prepared for the next meeting by checking out this information about where bills come from and what kind of bills we deal with in Y&G. Feel free to bring your laptop or tablet if you want. (not required)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R8qBctlQSATVRAkN8rqhCCMAMS86hPkgm9LcfxfFpzM/edit?usp=sharing

3) Pop Quiz: Who likes Pizza? If ten delegates reply to Christiana directly in an email telling her a) what kind of pizza they like and b) which of the four kinds of legislation you would use to require the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to track squirrel populations in California, we'll have pizza at our next meeting. (hint, answer is in the link in item #2)

4) Registration packets should be returned next week. If you lost your paperwork, you can visit this link to download and complete. If you missed the last meeting, you can *still* download and complete the form and be all caught up at the next meeting. Please include your medical and dental coverage policy numbers, as requested on the registration forms.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6ee6r3nMe6cdUM1endNaXh5M1k/edit?usp=sharing

5) Payment schedule revisions. We have changed the payment schedule. The new schedule can be seen in the registration materials linked above or you can pick up a new copy at next week's meetings. First payments are due next Wednesday, September 3. The amount due is $100.

6) Y-Assist Applications: All delegates may apply for the Y-Assist program. Program fee assistance is provided on the basis of need. You can find the application at the link below. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments. If your tax and other paperwork doesn't provide a complete picture of your need, please also attach a separate letter explaining your circumstances. Y-Assist applicants are required to make at least a $100 payment as well, however, you can spread that out over the few weeks we have between now and the initial payment deadline. Please bring something with your application - whether it's $20, $50, or $100. At the same time, if you have special circumstances, please talk with us ASAP. We don't want cost to be the reason you choose not to participate. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6ee6r3nMe6cakk0NWRSdXJwU0E/edit?usp=sharing

7) "What Should I Bring To Meetings?" You don't need much at Y&G meetings, but we ask that you bring your calendar or planner, a notebook/paper, and a pen to each meeting.

8) Parent Meeting handouts: thank you to the three parents who attended our information session. For those who missed it, you can review the handout here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V28oFsbb4xHZsyQqVS8DPeq-sVUFcllzPBmM8VJHb7s/edit?usp=sharing
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Friday, August 22, 2014

Y&G Bulletin #1: Welcome New Delegates!

Hello! Welcome to another exciting year of Youth & Government. We're glad to have you (or to have you back, in some cases). Each week, I'll be sending a bulletin with delegation information. It's important that you take a few minutes to read this email each week - you'll be prepared, informed, and happy, if you! Oh, also, sometimes, we hide easter eggs in the bulletins with little reading tests that can earn you prizes. It's all part of the fun. So here we go:

1) Registration packets should be returned next week. If you lost your paperwork, you can visit this link to download and complete. If you missed the last meeting, you can *still* download and complete the form and be all caught up at the next meeting.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6ee6r3nMe6cYS0xVDZYVnpIZTQ/edit?usp=sharing

2) Payment schedule: as mentioned at the first meeting, there may be some changes to our payment schedule to be a bit more budget friendly. Revised schedules will be distributed at the next meeting. First payments: a $100 initial payment is listed as due on September 11 in the registration material you currently have. To make the payment schedule for the year more spread out and manageable, I am strongly encouraging all delegates to bring their first $100 payment to the next Meeting on Wednesday, August 27.  Please bear with us as we smooth things out on this front. We appreciate your patience.

3) Y-Assist Applications: All delegates may apply for the Y-Assist program. Program fee assistance is provided on the basis of need. You can find the application at the link below. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments. If your tax and other paperwork doesn't provide a complete picture of your need, please also attach a separate letter explaining your circumstances. Y-Assist applicants are required to make at least a $100 payment as well, however, you can spread that out over the few weeks we have between now and the initial payment deadline. Please bring something with your application - whether it's $20, $50, or $100. At the same time, if you have special circumstances, please talk with us ASAP. We don't want cost to be the reason you choose not to participate.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6ee6r3nMe6ca3R0WXhnN3NoamM/edit?usp=sharing

4) "What Should I Bring To Meetings?" You don't need much at Y&G meetings, but we ask that you bring your calendar or planner, a notebook/paper, and a pen to each meeting.

5) Parent Meeting, Wednesday, August 27 at 7pm: After our regular meeting this week, parents are invited to attend a special information session. All parents are welcome. Parents of new delegates are strongly urged to attend. Come meet us! We want to meet all of you!

6) Miscellaneous:
a) It's not at all too late to join! Bring your friends and classmates. They'll thank you by November and especially by February, we promise.
b) We'll spend a whole meeting talking about fundraising in a few weeks. Remember: don't let program fees scare you off.
c) Have you liked our FB page yet? Have you joined the close FB group? Links are below!
d) If you ever miss a meeting or lose a form you can always find copies of what was distributed here:
http://saccentraldelegation.blogspot.com/p/forms-and-downloads.html

It's the start of the year and you know what that means! Things are likely to change from one week to the next. So hang in there, thanks for your patience, and get ready for a great year

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Coming up:
September 26-28: Fall Coalition Retreat, Bear Valley Y Camp.
Also in September: Mixed Bags Fundraiser
Friday, October 17, 5-11pm (MANDATORY): Volunteer at the annual "The Kids Are Y" Tasting & Benefit Auction
November 8-10 Training & Elections Conference I (Mandatory) Please note that November 8 is an SAT testing date. Plan to take the tests administered on either Oct 11 or Dec 6 to avoid a conflict with Bob I.
Also in November: Bill Hearing Night
December 7, 2014 Holiday Festival (TENTATIVE, Mandatory)
January 17-19 Training & Elections Conference II (Mandatory)
February 12-16 67th Model Legislature & Court (Mandatory)
Also in February: YMCA Annual Sustaining Campaign

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Pre-Season Delegation Bulletin #2: First Meeting + Laser Tag‏


We're gearing up for another great Youth & Government program year. Here are three dates to know:

Sunday, August 17, 1-4p
: Summer Social Event #1 - Laser Tag at Country Club Lanes! Take your best shot - beverages, snacks, and one Laser Tag game per-person will be provided. Your RSVP is essential! Let me know by Wednesday, August 13 if you can attend and how many prospective delegates you'll be bringing along.  You can RSVP by replying to this email or via our Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/302841413221018/ 

Wednesday, August 20: First meeting of the year! 6pm at the Sacramento Central YMCA in Studio B (note: this room is downstairs in the main building. It is *not* the same room in which we met last year.) The YMCA is located at 2021 W Street, Sacramento, CA 95818.

Wednesday, August 27, 7pm (following regular delegate meeting at 6pm): Parents' Meeting: Please join us for an overview of the program, its benefits, policies, values, and calendar. Get answers to all of your questions!

(We encourage recent alumni who haven't left for college yet to attend any of these events to share your experience with prospective delegates.)
There you have it - the dates you need to start the new year off right.

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Coming up:
September 20 or 21 (TENTATIVE): College Application Workshop. Will be open to all current and prospective delegates and their friends.
September 26-28: Fall Coalition Retreat, Bear Valley Y Camp.
Also in September: Mixed Bags Fundraiser
Friday, October 17, 5-11pm (MANDATORY): Volunteer at the annual "The Kids Are Y" Tasting & Benefit Auction
November 8-10 Training & Elections Conference I (Mandatory) Please note that November 8 is an SAT testing date. Plan to take the tests administered on either Oct 11 or Dec 6 to avoid a conflict with Bob I.
Also in November: Bill Hearing Night
December 7, 2014 Holiday Festival (TENTATIVE, Mandatory)
January 17-19 Training & Elections Conference II (Mandatory)
February 12-16 67th Model Legislature & Court (Mandatory)
Also in February: YMCA Annual Sustaining Campaign