Sac Central Delegation Bulletin #15: Happy Winter Break!

This will be the last regular bulletin of 2018, however we still encourage you to check your email over the break for any news that may arise before we return to regular meetings in January (remember: we might need your help on January 3 or 4th with Bill Boxes!) The weekly bulletin will resume on January 4.

Your advising team wishes you a safe and happy winter break and a joyous New Year! Make good choices and finish out 2018 living your values for all to see!

1.) Swim With Santa Tonight (12/14)! Swim with Santa is tonight at the Sac Central YMCA. Details can be found in last week's bulletin. Make sure you are there if you signed up to attend! This event is also open to the public so please share with your family friends and come out for a fun evening! Suggested donation of $2 to attend or bring a non-perishable item for the Sacramento Food Bank.

2.) Meeting Schedule: We have no more regular meetings in 2018 (we don't meet on Dec 19, 26, or Jan 2). We have shockingly few meetings left, so make sure they, and our conferences, are on your calendar:

• January 9 - regular meetings resume
• January 16 - mandatory pre-conference meeting
• January 19-21 - Training & Elections Conference II (Fresno
• January 23 - regular meeting
• January 30 - regular meeting
• February 6 - mandatory pre-conference meeting for ALL delegates and a family member (new and returning). 
• February 13 - no meeting
• February 14-18 - 71st Model Legislature & Court (Sacramento

3.) National Judicial Competition Apps Due in Reggo by Dec 20: The National Judicial Competition (NJC) is a nationwide YMCA Appellate Court and Mock Trial competition program, taking place in Chicago, IL each summer and is hosted by the YMCA of the USA in partnership with the American Bar Association. Interested delegates should complete the application available in Reggo now and tell Christiana no later than Dec 20 for approval. This program brings together Y&G court participants from around the country to face off in mock trial and appellate court competitions. The conference takes place between approximately July 25 and August 2, 2019. 

4.) Delegates of Color and Small Delegation Caucus Chair/Vice Chair Application Available: Please click here for the link to apply. Due Dec. 20! All caucuses are leadership opportunities are open to all delegates. 

5.) Make Your Voice Heard in Sacramento!: This past November, the voters in Sacramento voted to extend and increase a special sales tax. Now, the City is putting together a committee to oversee how that money is spent. One member of the committee must be between the ages of 16 and 24 years old. No reason that can't be YOU! If you live in the City of Sacramento, apply today to represent your fellow Sacramentans on this important topic. For more info, check out this website. Applications are due by 5pm on January 9. 

REMINDERS:

Payment Reminder: The fourth and final program payment for the year was due by December 14. Payments can be made online here (online payment instructions found here) or over the phone by calling the YMCA Front Desk at 916-452-9622 ext 0. Checks are payable to "Sacramento Central YMCA" and should be dropped off at the YMCA as soon as possible. 

Parent Corner

- Looking Ahead: Our next conference runs from Saturday, January 19 through Monday, January 21. We will likely depart from the YMCA around 9am on Saturday and return around 3pm on Monday. Our final conference, the full Model Legislature & Court, runs from Thursday, February 14 through Monday, February 18. Unlike our Fresno trips, because the final conference is here in Sacramento, parents must provide transportation to and from the downtown Sacramento area. Plan for Thursday arrival around 10am and Monday pick-up around 9am. Our February 6 pre-MLC meeting will be mandatory for all delegates and a member of each delegate's family. Please make plans to attend!

- Sac Rack Donation Time! Each year, Y&G collects new or gently used professional attire for our "Sac Rack" event at the January Conference. We create a pop-up professional attire boutique at the Fresno Convention Center to help delegates prepare for the February Model Legislature & Court. All delegates are able to shop. Vouchers are provided for delegates who need them.

• You can help by bringing donations to the YMCA between now and January 18. Here is a flyer you can share with your friends, coworkers, etc, to encourage them to donate as well! If you'd like a customized flyer to post at your place of work, we're happy to provide you with one. Email details to Christiana. 

- YMCA175- London If you haven't yet, please take a moment to complete this parent survey on an exciting possible opportunity for our delegates!  

See you in 2019!

Sac Central Delegation Stands For Respect, Responsibility, and Purpose

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Mark your calendars:

December 19, 2018: No meeting

December 26, 2018: No meeting

January 2, 2019: No meeting

January 9, 2019: Regular meetings resume

January 16, 2019: Mandatory pre-conference meeting

January 19-21, 2019: Training & Elections Conference II, Fresno (Sat morning-Mon afternoon)

February 6, 2019: Mandatory pre-conference meeting
February 13, 2019: No meeting

February 14-18, 2019: 71st Model Legislature & Court, Sacramento

We are committed to equal program access for all and are dedicated to ensuring the benefits of Y&G are available to every student in our community without regard to financial need. No delegate should ever drop out or refrain from joining because of financial concerns. If you want to do this program, we want you to do this program.