Y&G El Dorado Delegation Bulletin #9: Field Day Cancelled; But Full Steam Ahead Elsewhere

 (Note: the bulletins are not combined this week. Make sure you are reading your delegation's bulletin. This bulletin is for El Dorado Delegates and Families)

 

EVENT CANCELLATION NOTICE: CapCo Field Day at ORHS tomorrow has been cancelled. We were alerted at about 3:30pm today that due to illness among staff at the school, no one is available to open the campus for us and be present as required by their school policy. We regret to inform you of this so late in the day.

The officer team is considering options for future events.  In the meantime, Gurnoor has suggested a great idea that anyone who now is looking for something fun to do tomorrow meet up at Sky High Sports (11327 Folsom Blvd, Rancho Cordova). This event is not sponsored by the YMCA and is an informal meet up starting at 12 noon for anyone interested.

For those who paid their $10 fee for Field Day, one of two things will happen with that money:

1.) If the officer team plans a subsequent coalition event, the fee will cover food and supplies for that event same as with Field Day or,

2.) If no subsequent event is planned, the $10 will be credited towards your program fee balance.

We are very sorry for any disappointment or inconvenience this has caused.

MANDATORY MEETING THIS WEEK (5pts): November 3 is a mandatory meeting for all El Dorado delegates who expect to attend the first conference. Parents of new delegates are encouraged to attend from 7:00-7:30pm (note new time) for the presentation of our conference information. Absences will only be excused for work or illness and require prior email notification to the Lead Advisor and a confirmation email from a parent/guardian that pre-conference material has been reviewed by the delegate and guardian. We will be reviewing pre-conference information, bill hearing night information, doing rooming assignments, and you will be meeting with your Family Group advisors.

Bill Development:

BILL LANGUAGE: By this week's meetings, all bill groups must have finalized their bill language. Your bill language can be found here

BILL HEARING NIGHT SPEECHES: Sponsors should prepare a 3 minute introduction speech (for the beginning) and a 2 min summation speech (for the end). Need tips on writing a persuasive speech? Click here. Practice your speech with a timer so you don't get cut off by the clerk!

Social Responsibility ProjectAs was mentioned at this week's meeting, Y&G will be partnering with Operation: Care and Comfort to provide care packages for homeless veterans in Fresno and troops overseas. Our Coalition has been assigned two categories of donations

1.) Sacramento Central: ENTERTAINMENT: Suggested items to bring are pens, pencils, blank writing cards, playing cards, comic books, and AAA and AA batteries.

2.) El Dorado: TOILETRIES: Suggested items to bring are gel deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and q-tips. (1 pt for delegates who bring items for the box)

Each delegation has a box in which to collect donations. Please bring your donations to this week's meeting.

Bill Hearing Night (Mandatory): We'll convene our bill hearing night at the Oak Ridge Theater on November 10. Points: 10 for delegate attendance IN Sac attire. Bonus 2 points for bringing a family member/parent (Sibling inside a delegation doesn't count as a family member. However, siblings can count the same family member guest). You can find the Facebook event listing here.  (Don't forget to "like" our page while you're there!)

Meeting attendance/on-time arrival points: Delegates earn 2 points for each regular meeting they attend IF they arrive on time and are in their seats and ready to work by 7pm. Think about how long it takes to check in? Don't arrive at 7pm and expect to earn full points. Meetings START at 7pm. Consider arriving by 6:45 to ensure you get your full points.  Leaving early may also results in a points-deduction. MAKE SURE YOU CHECK IN!

Points: We now award points for meeting attendance, conference registration, and other activities. Points affect your ability to select the program area of your choosing. More points = higher chance you get your first choice.  Don't leave points on the table!

Special Resources Advisors: Our delegation benefits from an amazing advising team who bring a host of talent and experience to their jobs. This year, we're working on establishing Special Resource Advisors who will work with various delegation leadership officers and delegates on program work throughout the year. Here are the Special Resource Advisor Assignments for the year so far. They are here for you! If you're a delegation officer, check out the list and make sure to introduce yourself to the Special Resource Advisor in your area next week.

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Mark your calendars for these key events!

October 29, 2016: Capitol Coalition Field Day CANCELLED

November 2, 2016: Sacramento Central Bill Hearing Night

November 3, 2016: El Dorado Mandatory Pre-Con Meeting (El Do 5 pts)November 9/10: $400 Payment Deadline (El Do 3 pts)

November 10, 2016: El Dorado Bill Hearing Night  (10 pts + 2 pts)
November 11-13, 2016 (Fresno) Training & Election Conference I (19 pts)

December 4, 2016: Volunteer Opportunity: California International Marathon Aid Station (sign-ups open in November) (El Do 8 pts for attending)
January 14-16, 2017 (Fresno) Training & Election Conference II
February 16-20, 2017 (Sacramento) Model Legislature & Court