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Friday, February 19, 2016

YG68: Delegation Bulletin #18: So Many Google Forms, So Little Time Required

You did it! Most of our delegation walked into the Y or the Community Center in September, sat down, had no idea what they were in for, and dove in anyway. Last weekend was the payoff for that leap of faith. The advisors saw something momentous from every, single delegate during Sac Conference. Your growth from last fall to now was obvious and we are so, so proud to have been with you on this journey. And now, on to the celebration!


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1.) End of the Year Party: Gus and his family have graciously offered their home to us again for our end-of-the-year celebration. Please complete this quick form to indicate you can attend. Please leave a comment on the form with any info about conflicts. The chosen date is Friday, February 26. More details to come. Please do your best to rearrange whatever can be rearranged to enable your attendance! (Note, the specific time is a placeholder and may change): http://doodle.com/poll/un9ygr66bank5mzu

2.) YMCA Annual Support Campaign: Still on-going! We are about 20% of the way to our goal. If you have not yet participated, please consider giving so that everyone can enjoy the same great experience you just did: http://bit.ly/SacCDonate

3.)  SpringCon Pre-reg: Wanna go to spring con? Fill this out today! http://goo.gl/forms/JttKLu5ZHJ

4.) 9th Circuit Court Civics Contest: Hey look - money! http://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/civicscontest/


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Monday, February 8, 2016

YG68: Delegation Bulletin #17: Read this.

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Well, we made it! This Thursday will see the start of an exciting, exhausting, amazing experience. You'll finally put to work your training from the first two conferences. You'll dress the part. You'll walk the walk. You'll talk the talk. These 5 days are going to be what you make of them - so go big or go home with regret over what could've been. Raise your hand, share that viewpoint, speak with confidence, own the room. Your advisor team is so proud of all you've done so far this year and we know you're going to do GREAT at Sac Conference!

UPDATED ARRIVAL INFORMATION. Please see the attached REVISED parent info letter and arrival day information. It is slightly changed from what we discussed last week at the meeting
. If you don't read this letter, you won't know where to check-in. And that would be #sad.

1.) $20.16 for 2016 Challenge: We had only 3 people participate from our delegation and about 4 from El Do so far. That means your chances of winning the gift cards are pretty high! And if our delegation participates at 100%, we're probably a lock for the pizza party. Please consider making a gift or a pledge - talk with your parents and friends, too! The strength and size of our future delegation next year depends on our actions now! You can use the attached form - returned at check in on Thursday, or this link: http://bit.ly/SacCDonate

2). Sac Attire: Arrive in style on Thursday. You should know what to pack. But here's the dress code again, just in case. Don't overpack, but give yourself a few extra choices. And choose your shoes wisely! #packbandaids

3.) Boundaries: Here's a slightly better map of the conference boundaries. The Green Lines are the daytime boundaries. The Red Lines are the 8pm+ boundaries. Don't test the boundaries! You'll note that this year, for the first time, part of 16th Street is in-bounds. That means you can go to Mikuni and PF Changs. But don't blow your budget there and don't be late to sessions due to the extra distance!

4.) Food and Drink: We HIGHLY advise that you pack non-perishable breakfast food - at least enough for Friday morning (the most hectic, early start of the whole weekend). Oatmeal, granola bars, bananas, etc. Also, bring a refillable water-bottle. There are drinking fountains at the Convention Center, Capitol, and water stations in the hotels. It's economical and eco-friendly!

Remember - it's up to you to make sure you take time for meals. There IS time in everyone's day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Hunger and dehydration are the #1 cause of illness at conference - and they are both preventable. Take care of yourself.

5.) Schedule: It's very long, it's as confusing as ever, and it's easy to miss stuff. So check it out now! You'll get a paper copy on Thursday and the CalYMCA app will be updated as well. It's a good idea to download the app because program area-specific changes, room changes, etc are posted there. It's free and available for all phones. Delegation president, Vice President have special meetings to attend. Bill sponsors have special meetings to schedule and attend. Pretty much every program area has a little something extra to search for. Remember, you have sessions all the time and none are "optional" except for evening social activities!

6.) CONA and Awards Apps: I've only received recommendation requests from Victoria and Gus for CONA - so I'm assuming no one else is applying. If you are interested in applying for CONA - YOU SHOULD! - and you need to let me know ASAP. You need 2 letters of rec - one has to be from me - and the letter is due Thursday. The app is due Friday and is found in Reggo. Also, the Awards nomination form can be found here - those are due by Friday night!

7.) Top 5 Things to Pack (besides Sac Attire clothes):
- Food money
- Band-aids for blisters
- Pen and Highlighter
- Delegation Sweatshirt
- Your "A" Game!

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