Y&G CapCo Combined Delegation Bulletin #4: Picnics, Bills, and Registration

Coalition Unity Through Combined Bulletins! 

Capitol Coalition Field Day RSVP:

Join us on October 2 for a day at the park with delegates from the El Dorado and Sacramento Central delegations. Location is TBD, but it will take place at a park in El Dorado Hills this year, Sunday, October 2, from 10am to 4pm. Sac Central - we'll set up some carpools! We'll eat, we'll play, we'll get to know each other. It's going to be a great day! (El Dorado Delegates earn 3 points for attending!)

(Updated) CapCo Field Day - New Date and Time!: 
We're going to move our coalition event to Saturday, October 29 from 12noon - 4pm. Still in El Dorado. Still costs $10. The link to RSVP is the same. It will be a joint coalition Halloween party! Costume contest, games, maybe even a haunted bounce house. If you paid your $10 already, it will be applied to the new date. Contact your lead advisor if you paid and you cannot attend the new date.

To attend, you must RSVP and there is a $10 fee to cover lunch and event supplies: http://bit.ly/CapCoFieldDay2016

Training & Elections Conference I: 

Registration is now open for our first conference of the year: November 11-13 in Fresno, CA. Yes - yet another registration form! You're excited, right? Click here to register. You must do so by September 30 (Select "Delegate Registration).

If you're new to Reggo - here are some instructions. Congrats to Sophia B and Delaney R for winning Starbucks cards by completing their registrations prior to meetings this week!

Payment Deadline:

Too many people are late with payments. If you have not yet made the $300 payment due on September 14/15, please make a payment online today. If you aren't up-to-date on payments, you risk not being able to attend our first conference.  The next $300 payment is due by October 12 (Sac Central)/13 (El Dorado).

Y-Assist Financial Assistance, Individual Scholarships, And More Fundraising Opportunities: 

You should have received notification of your Y-Assist award from Dylan O'Tarrow this week. We expect that you will receive a notification from Cal YMCA Youth & Government the week after next about the Individual Scholarship they offer. They also offer a second round of scholarships in December (more on that when we get closer to it). Additionally, we have several more fundraisers coming, including this Saturday's Camp Capital City (see above). We are committed to ensuring that financial hardship never prevents a delegate from completing this program. If you have additional concerns, please contact your lead advisor ASAP.

Bill Development:

Both delegations had some great discussions about bill ideas for the coming year. Good work! Remember to google a bit this week about your ideas. #yayresearch

Want a recap of initial bill research tips? Check out this video.  For more tips - check out this doc. If you have a bill idea, start thinking about these questions and use them to guide your research.  This week, in El Dorado, we went over types of legislation - if you missed out, here's a video to catch you up. Next week, both delegations will be working on bill ideas some more. The week after, we'll be talking about finding your bill a home in current state law. As well as the parts of a bill that you'll be writing. All of this leads up to Bill Hearing Night! (Nov 2 for Sac Central, Nov 3 for El Dorado).

POINTS POINTS POINTS:

El Dorado Delegates: Starting next week, we will be awarding attendance points. Points affect your ability to select the program area of your choosing. So far, points have been awarded for on-time payments, on-time submission of paperwork, completion of your conference registration, and participation in volunteer activities. Don't leave points on the table!

El Dorado: Looking a few good Frosh:

We are able to offer 10 additional spots in the El Dorado Delegation FOR FRESHMAN ONLY. They will be enrolled on a first come/first served basis. If you know 9th graders who are interested or who would make good delegates, encourage them to register here: http://bit.ly/ElDoSecondRoundReg

The form will close once we have our 10.

Mark your calendars with these key events!
September 24, 2016: Volunteer Opportunity: Camp Capital City Fundraising event at the YMCA

September 30, 2016 T&EI Registration Due
October 2, 2016: Capitol Coalition Field Day (El Dorado Hills)

November 2, 2016: Sacramento Central Bill Hearing Night (DATE CHANGE!)

November 3, 2016: El Dorado Bill Hearing Night
November 11-13, 2016 (Fresno) Training & Election Conference I

December 4, 2016: Volunteer Opportunity: California International Marathon Aid Station (sign-ups open in November)
January 14-16, 2017 (Fresno) Training & Election Conference II
February 16-20, 2017 (Sacramento) Model Legislature & Court

Y&G CapCo Combined Delegation Bulletin #3: September, it's too-long bulletin season!

September - it's about apple season, crisp temperatures in the low 80s, and long bulletins. 

This week it's one bulletin for both delegations. Enjoy!

Delta Clean-Up, This Saturday (9/17): 

The event goes from 9 AM to noon, and participants will be given gloves and bags and asked to help pick up human-generated garbage (no sticks or leaves) along the riverbank.  Dumpsters are provided, as are plastic gloves and bags - although reusable gloves, water bottles and buckets are HIGHLY encouraged (since it's ironic to generate all this plastic in order to pick up all that plastic).  Participants will earn free Rubio's coupons,  and Tshirts will be awarded for heaviest piece, oddest find, etc.

Location: West Sacramento (Meet at the corner of Riverfront and Mill Street in the Bridge District)

Time: 9:00 AM - 12 Noon

Duties: Clean-up the shoreline!

Attire: clothes you won't mind getting dirty in.

If you haven't yet - please print and bring with you this waiver. 

Camp Capital City:

We're still looking for 4-6 more volunteers. You can sign up here.

Parents - event tickets are still available! Information here.

Payment Deadline:

September 14/15 was a $300 payment deadline. If you didn't this week, please bring a check payable to "Sacramento Central YMCA" with your name in the memo line to the next meeting or make a payment online. 

Y-Assist Applicants: 

If you submitted a completed Y-Assist application, you should be notified shortly of your award from the Sacramento Central YMCA (the Y&G Scholarship notifications are expected at the start of October). 

Your first payment will be due by September 23. Watch your email for more info. 

As ever, if payment amounts or timing present problems, please talk with your advisor ASAP. 

Training & Elections Conference I: (THIS WEEK'S READING TEST)
Registration is now open for our first conference of the year. Yes - yet another registration form! You're excited, right?

Click here to register. You must do so by September 30 (Select "Delegate Registration).

If you're new to Reggo - here are some instructions.

If you register prior to your next delegation meeting, you'll be entered to win a Starbucks Card. El Dorado Delegates also receive 4 delegation points for registering on-time!

This week's meetings:

Bills! Lots of stuff about bills! Hopefully you'll have some bill ideas to discuss with bill groups next week. Remember to google a bit this week. #yayresearch

Want a recap of initial bill research tips? Check out this video.  For more tips - check out this doc. 

Capitol Coalition Field Day RSVP:

Join us on October 2 for a day at the park with delegates from the El Dorado and Sacramento Central delegations. Location is TBD, but it will take place in El Dorado Hills this year, Sunday, October 2, from 10am to 4pm. 

To attend, you must RSVP and there is a $10 fee to cover lunch and event supplies: http://bit.ly/CapCoFieldDay2016

Mark your calendars with these key events!
September 17, 2016: Volunteer Opportunity: Delta Clean-Up Day (West Sacramento) (see above!)
September 24, 2016: Volunteer Opportunity: Camp Capital City Fundraising event at the YMCA

September 30, 2016 T&EI Registration DueOctober 2, 2016: Capitol Coalition Field Day (tentative; El Dorado Hills)
November 2, 2016: Sacramento Central Bill Hearing Night (DATE CHANGE!)
November 3, 2016: El Dorado Bill Hearing Night
November 11-13, 2016 (Fresno) Training & Election Conference I
December 4, 2016: Volunteer Opportunity: California International Marathon Aid Station (sign-ups open in November)

January 14-16, 2017 (Fresno) Training & Election Conference II
February 16-20, 2017 (Sacramento) Model Legislature & Court

Y&G El Dorado Delegation Bulletin #2: Service, Learning, Leadership!

Here's what you need to know this week:

Community Service and Fundraising Sign-Ups: 
We have 3 - count 'em 3! - community service opportunities in September and October and one fundraising opportunity (so far!).
If you have not yet done so, please complete this sign-up form:http://bit.ly/YGSeptemberService

We'd love another 10 or so volunteers for this Saturday's Delta Clean Up event, if possible.

Payment Deadline:September 15 is a $300 payment deadline. Please bring a check payable to "Sacramento Central YMCA" with your name in the memo line or make a payment online at www.ymcasuperiorcal.org/y&gpayment

If you submitted a completed Y-Assist application, no payment is due at this time. You will be notified of any Y-Assist award and a new payment deadline.

As ever, if payment amounts or timing present problems, please talk with your advisor ASAP.

This week's meeting:
We'll be discussing the conference registration process, elected and appointed leadership processes, and family groups.


Capitol Coalition Field Day RSVP:Baby Bob's latest incarnation (if you're new, don't worry, we'll explain at the next meeting. Join us on October 2 for a day at the park with delegates from the El Dorado and Sacramento Central delegations. Location is TBD, but it will take place in El Dorado Hills this year, Sunday, October 2, from 10am to 4pm.

To attend, you must RSVP and there is a $10 fee to cover lunch and event supplies:http://bit.ly/CapCoFieldDay2016

Second Round Registration:
Do you know someone who wants to join our delegation? Here is the information for the second-round of delegation registration for new delegates or delegates who failed to complete returner-priority registration:

Second Round Registration will be open from 9am on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 through 12 noon on Friday, September 16, 2016. PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE THREE STEP REGISTRATION PROCESS. 

1.) Prospective delegates will need to complete this form:http://bit.ly/ElDoSecondRoundReg
Note: if the prospective delegate completed the prior registration form, they MUST COMPLETE THIS FORM. The prior form was not for new delegate registration.
2.) The initial deposit of $100 is due at time of registration by paying online atwww.ymcasuperiorcal.org/y&gpayment 

If the deposit presents a financial hardship, please indicate on the form, below, and you will be provided with a Y-Assist application. The Y-Assist Application and supporting documentation must be scanned and emailed to Dylan (dotarrow@ymcasuperiorcal.org) by 11:59pm on September 20, or delivered to the YMCA by 8pm on September 20 in person (2021 W Street, Sacramento). 

3.) The delegate and parent/guardian will also have an additional packet of documents to sign and return. This packet will be emailed to you after you complete the online registration form.  All completed registration packets must be returned by the September 22, 2016 meeting, or delegate will not be enrolled and space will be given to the next in line.

SECOND ROUND REGISTRATION POLICY:

The delegation has room for approximately 20-25 additional delegates for the upcoming program year. Enrollment priority is as follows:
1.) New Registrants in the 9th and 10th Grade based on time stamp of online registration, and if space is left then to
2.) New Registrants in the 11th Grade based on time stamp of online registration, and if space is left then to
3.) Returning Registrants in the 10-12the Grades based on time stamp of online registration

Prospective delegates should ensure you can attend ALL conferences and most meetings before registering.

Mark your calendars with these key events!
September 17, 2016: Volunteer Opportunity: Delta Clean-Up Day (West Sacramento) (sign-up required)
September 24, 2016: Volunteer Opportunity: Camp Capital City Fundraising event at the YMCA
October 2, 2016: Capitol Coalition Field Day (tentative; El Dorado Hills)

November 2, 2016: Sacramento Central Bill Hearing Night (DATE CHANGE!)

November 3, 2016: El Dorado Bill Hearing Night
November 11-13, 2016 (Fresno) Training & Election Conference I

December 4, 2016: Volunteer Opportunity: California International Marathon Aid Station (sign-ups open in November)
January 14-16, 2017 (Fresno) Training & Election Conference II
February 16-20, 2017 (Sacramento) Model Legislature & Court

Y&G SacC Delegation Bulletin #2: Service, Learning, Leadership!

Here's what you need to know this week: 

Community Service and Fundraising Sign-Ups:

We have 3 - count 'em 3! - community service opportunities in September and October and one fundraising opportunity (so far!).
If you have not yet done so, please complete this sign-up form: http://bit.ly/YGSeptemberService

Registration Continues: - Next meeting is Wednesday, 9/14 at the Tahoe Park Community Center (5959 8th Ave, Sac, 95820)
- Make sure you have completed these three things:
1) Your online registration at http://bit.ly/CapCoReg2016
2) Made your $100 deposit or bring your completed Y-Assist package (available here:http://bit.ly/Y-Assist2016 )
3) Bring your completed paper registration package to the meeting. Lost your copy? Grab another here: http://bit.ly/CapCo2016PaperPacket)

(Yes, we are still accepting registration. And yes, you can still submit your Y-Assist forms.)

Payment Deadline:
September 14 is a $300 payment deadline. Please bring a check payable to "Sacramento Central YMCA" with your name in the memo line or make a payment online at www.ymcasuperiorcal.org/y&gpayment

If you submitted a completed Y-Assist application, no payment is due at this time. You will be notified of any Y-Assist award and a new payment deadline.

This week's meeting:
We'll be discussing delegation elected offices, the conference registration process, fundraising, and more!

Bill Hearing Night date change:
Our bill hearing night has been moved to Wednesday, November 2. Please make a note - this is a fun (and mandatory) event!

Capitol Coalition Field Day RSVP:
Baby Bob's latest incarnation (if you're new, don't worry, we'll explain at the next meeting. Join us on October 2 for a day at the park with delegates from the El Dorado and Sacramento Central delegations. Location is TBD, but it will take place in El Dorado Hills this year, Sunday, October 2, from 10am to 4pm.

To attend, you must RSVP and there is a $10 fee to cover lunch and event supplies: http://bit.ly/CapCoFieldDay2016

Mark your calendars with these key events!
September 17, 2016: Volunteer Opportunity: Delta Clean-Up Day (West Sacramento) (sign-up required)
September 24, 2016: Volunteer Opportunity: Camp Capital City Fundraising event at the YMCA
October 2, 2016: Capitol Coalition Field Day (tentative; El Dorado Hills)

November 2, 2016: Sacramento Central Bill Hearing Night (DATE CHANGE!)

November 3, 2016: El Dorado Bill Hearing Night
November 11-13, 2016 (Fresno) Training & Election Conference I

December 4, 2016: Volunteer Opportunity: California International Marathon Aid Station (sign-ups open in November)
January 14-16, 2017 (Fresno) Training & Election Conference II
February 16-20, 2017 (Sacramento) Model Legislature & Court

See you all at your meetings this week!
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Y&G Delegation Bulletin #1: Registration Forms, Volunteer Opportunities, Starbucks Raffle and More!

You're receiving this bulletin as a member or parent of the Capitol Coalition of Y&G Delegations - Sacramento Central and El Dorado. This week, we'll experiment with a Coalition-wide bulletin. There are three sections: one for El Dorado (meets at Oak Ridge High School on Thursdays), one for Sacramento Central (meets at 5959 8th Avenue on Wednesdays), and one section for the entire coalition. Make sure you read the information specific to YOUR delegation as well as the CapCo information! PLEASE NOTE: deadlines listed under the delegation sections are DELEGATION-SPECIFIC.

Here's what you need to know this week:

Capitol Coalition:
We have 3 - count 'em 3! - community service opportunities in September and one fundraising opportunity. Please make sure that you complete this survey ASAP. Information for all events and the fundraiser can be found at the link. READING TEST #1: all delegates who participate in this survey prior to their meeting this week will be entered into a drawing for a Starbucks gift card!

Regarding the fundraiser - we have a coalition goal of raising $1000 through Mixed Bags sales this year so please participate!

Ready? Here's the link - click on it an you're one-step closer to your first PSL of the season: http://bit.ly/YGSeptemberService

El Dorado Delegation:
- Next meeting is Thursday, 9/8 at 7pm in Room B3.
- Your paper registration forms are due this week! If you lost your paperwork, you can print another copy from here: http://bit.ly/CapCo2016PaperPacket
- Watch your text messages for information on this week's current event topic.
- A note about attendance: if you have registered and paid your deposit, but not yet attended a meeting, your enrollment in the delegation may be in jeopardy. Please attend this week's meeting.

Sacramento Central Delegation:
- Next meeting is Wednesday, 9/7 at the Tahoe Park Community Center (5959 8th Ave, Sac, 95820)
- Make sure you have completed these three things: 1) Your online registration at http://bit.ly/CapCoReg2016 2) Made your $100 deposit or bring your completed Y-Assist package (available here:http://bit.ly/Y-Assist2016 ) 3) Bring your completed paper registration package to the meeting. Lost your copy? Grab another here: http://bit.ly/CapCo2016PaperPacket)

All Delegates and Parents - Grab your planners:
Mark your calendars with these key events! (sign-up required)
September 10, 2016: Volunteer Opportunity: Healthy Living Fair at the YMCA (sign-up required)
September 17, 2016: Volunteer Opportunity: Delta Clean-Up Day (West Sacramento) (sign-up required)
September 24, 2016: Volunteer Opportunity: Camp Capital City Fundraising event at the YMCA
October 2, 2016: Capitol Coalition Field Day (tentative; El Dorado Hills)
November 3, 2016: El Dorado Bill Hearing Night
November 9, 2016: Sacramento Central Bill Hearing Night

November 11-13, 2016 (Fresno) Training & Election Conference I
December 4, 2016: Volunteer Opportunity: California International Marathon Aid Station
January 14-16, 2017 (Fresno) Training & Election Conference II
February 16-20, 2017 (Sacramento) Model Legislature & Court

See you all at your meetings this week!