“Even as we are beset by events that are beyond our control, we can still control two things: our own attitudes and the way we treat others. We can persevere."
-Jeff Immelt, Former Chairman and CEO of GE
Mandatory delegate meeting this week! Make sure to be there to discuss our delegation values!
All delegates who are running need to do the following things:
- Wear Sac Attire
- Prepare a 2 minute speech to present to the delegation. This speech will be on an issue of statewide significance to prepare you for your speech at the first conference.
- Be ready to answer questions from the delegation on why you should be selected to represent the delegation as an officer candidate.
After our primary, those who advance and those who would like to apply for an appointed leadership position must submit their applications via Reggo and are due by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, October 3th (Note: There is no application required for 71st Youth Governor).
Reggo will allow delegates to submit up to one application each for an elected or appointed leadership position. Click here for instructions on how to access leadership forms in Reggo.
2.) Values Meeting this Week: This week is a mandatory meeting where we will discuss our delegation values. This meeting is important for delegates to attend because it reinforces why we do the things we do as a delegation and how our actions have a ripple affect on our delegation and program. All delegates who attend will receive extra points.
3.) Bills: Hopefully you've taken a look at the bills handout and used it to guide some basic google research in the past few weeks. Some things to keep in mind:
- Yesterday was the last day for Governor Brown to sign legislation passed in the most recent legislative session. That means there are a lot of new laws and vetoed laws that might impact what you choose to work on. Other potential laws may also impact popular bill topics.
- For example, there's a ballot measure up for a vote in November on the question of whether California should continue to observe Daylight Savings Time. (Check out what the Bee has to say about it. Do you agree with their view?)
- The sale of cosmetic products tested on Animals is now banned in California.
- A lot of laws related to the #Metoo movement were signed into law, but many were vetoed as well.
- Plastic straws - now banned (sorta) unless requested by the customer
- At least two of the ideas suggested last week are likely already laws. Is one of them your idea? Better do some basic google searches to see if you can find out!
- The Sac Bee has coverage of a lot of the Governor's actions in its Capitol Alert section including this list of "notable" signings and vetoes. Vetoed bills can make great foundations for delegation bills (though be wary of somewhat tired or common topics like prohibiting smoking on beaches).
- Here's the Governor's list of his legislative actions on Sunday. You can use the Leginfo site, Bill Information tab to research more about any particular bill.
- Topic generally overdone (which means other delegations are likely to select the same topic, meaning your bill may get combined with theirs and you lose your chance to champion your idea). You could still choose one of these topics, but you'd probably need to be very creative in how you solve problems related to them:
- Anything on Marijuana
- Lower voting ages for certain elections
- Excepting feminine products from sales tax
- Gender-neutral bathroom legislation
- Condoms in schools
- Sex-ed requirements in schools
- Lane-splitting (motorcycles)
- Check out last year's Bill Book here.
4.) Bill Hearing Night: This year's bill hearing night will be on Thursday, Nov. 1 from 6pm-9pm in the Oak Ridge High School Theater. We will be splitting up the night into two groups for families to present. The first group will present from 6-7:30pm and the second group from 7:30-9pm. Stay tuned to see which group your family will be presenting in. This is a very important night for all delegates and attendance is mandatory. Parents, family, and friends are also invited and strongly encouraged to attend! Mark your calendars!
5.) Mixed Bags Orders Due This Week: If you took a Mixed Bags catalog, please return it along with orders and collected money this week.
6.) Camp Capital City Fundraiser (10/13): Parents: The Sacramento Central YMCA's signature fall fundraising event is quickly approaching! This evening of nostalgic summer camp themed fun supports our Y-Assist Fund, providing program access to all in our community, regardless of financial need. We'd love to have you attend! Tickets and sponsorships are available! Click here for more info.
As always, thank you for reading and I will see you on Thursday!
Derek Dolfie
Lead Advisor/Delegation Dad
El Dorado Delegation
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Mark your calendars for these key events!
October 13, 2018: Camp Capital City Fundraiser
October 19, 2018: Second Y&G Payment
November 1, 2018: Mandatory Bill Hearing NightNovember 8, 2018: Mandatory Pre-Conference Meeting
November 9-11, 2018: Training & Elections Conference I, Fresno
January 19-21, 2019: Training & Elections Conference II, Fresno
February 14-18, 2019: 71st Model Legislature & Court, Sacramento
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