This week marks the LAST regular meeting of the year! Wow, I can't believe it! This Y&G year has flown by. Last push before Sac and some time off from Y&G.
"“The fiery trial through which we pass will light us down in honor or dishonor to the latest generation. … In giving freedom to the slave we assure freedom to the free—honorable alike in what we give and what we preserve. We shall nobly save or meanly lose the last best hope of earth. Other means may succeed; this could not fail. The way is plain, peaceful, generous, just—a way which if followed the world will forever applaud and God must forever bless.”
– Abraham Lincoln, State of the Union, Dec. 1, 1862
1.) Annual Campaign Nearing the Finish Line! We are making progress towards 100% delegation participation, keep up the momentum! Thank you SO MUCH to all who have made a gift so far. We have blown last year right out of the water and I am grateful and deeply touched by your generosity. https://www.classy.org/team/205907
2.) MANDATORY Pre-Sacramento Conference Meeting This Week (2/7): This Thursday, (2/7) we will have our mandatory Pre-Sacramento Conference meeting. All delegates must attend. If you cannot attend let me know in advance. Parents of returners are STRONGLY encouraged to attend and new delegate parents are REQUIRED to attend. If an adult member of your family cannot attend this meeting, please send me an email and let me know. We as advisors want to make sure that you as delegates and parents understand and are aware of all of information for the Sacramento Conference (we know it's a lot!).
3.) Delegation Officer Elections (72nd MLC): Congrats to all of the delegates who ran for positions in our delegation primaries. Having a large, diverse, talented pool of delegates stepping up to run only shows the strength of our delegation and how we have a bright future on the horizon! Below is information on how the general election will operate:
General Election:
The final general election held on Monday, Feb 18 (last day of Sac Con). Candidates are strongly encouraged to campaign between the primary election on Jan 31 to the general election on Feb 18th. This includes speaking with the delegation, making campaign materials, and discussing why they are the best candidate for the given office. Using this time to speak with members of the delegation will benefit your race. The final morning of Sac Con, officer candidates will answer a pre-determined set of questions administered by the current officers. Then, the delegation will vote on each candidate race. Here is the General Election Voter Guide.
After the general election, the officers-elects will be sworn-in at our Celebration Banquet on February 27 (after Sac Conference).
Appointed Positions for Next Year:
Additionally, if you are interested in serving as a family leader or other appointed delegation positions for next year, please review the appointed expectations and duty statements. I will send out an appointed candidate form at the beginning of next year for those who are interested.
4.) Program Area Specific News:
- Bill Sponsors (primary, secondary, and author) should make sure you meet up between now and Sac conference to make sure each has everything needed for a successful bill presentation. Primary Sponsors need to have your 2 min sponsor speech ready for committee and the floor (if your bill passes committee. Secondary Sponsors need a floor speech ready if the bill makes it over to their house.
- NIC Delegates need to have a 2 minute sponsor speech ready to go on your proposals. Keep in mind the criteria used for evaluating your proposals. Make sure you're ready!
- Court delegates should be preparing their cases.
- DOF and LegAn delegates should be preparing to present their proposals
- Court delegates should be preparing their cases
- This list is not exclusive! If you have stuff to do before Sac conference, make sure to get it done!
5.) Third Annual CapCo Celebration Banquet - Save the Date!: Our annual Celebration Banquet will take place on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 from 6:15-8:00pm at the Old Spaghetti Factory in Rancho Cordova. Purchase your tickets here: https://capcobanquet2019.brownpapertickets.com/ Ticket sales end Wednesday, February 20.
6.) Deadlines Extended - Last Chance for A Lot of Stuff!
- New: I&A Party Chair Application - Deadline Extended. Applications are available in Reggo and are due February 8th in Reggo. You don't need to be in I&A currently to apply.
The below are all due FEBRUARY 11 (except award nominations):
- New: Cal YMCA Awards Season! Via google form, available here: nominations can be made here, Due by 11:59 PM on Thursday, February 14th. For a list of all awards and a description of each, click here.
- MUN Secretariat Application Extension. Applications are available in Reggo and are due February 11 in Reggo. More info in previous bulletins
- Conference on National Affairs (Extended). Application in Reggo. Due Feb 11. Must request my recommendation by the end of tomorrow night's meeting. More info in previous bulletins.
- Youth & Government Governing Board Position. Applications are available in Reggo and are due February 11. More info in previous bulletins.
- YMCA175: we are waiting on some additional information before we know whether a Capitol Coalition Delegation to this London conference is possible. In the meantime, if you are interested in this program, please apply for the Y&G Delegation via Reggo. Due: February 11
- New: National Judicial Competition Apps Extended. Due in Reggo by Feb 11: 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 me no later Feb 11 for approval. The conference takes place between approximately July 25 and August 2, 2019.
You must notify me if you apply for any of these programs so that I can approve your application. Failure to let me know means your application won't be considered by CalYMCA.
If you apply for special programs, make sure that you read your email regularly between now and the conference and review the conference schedule when it is released next week to check for interview times and locations or other requirements.
Parent Corner
- Communication is Key! There will be additional information emailed between now and the conference. Please remind your delegate to check their email, Groupme, and Remind texts frequently (read: daily) between now and the conference. If your delegate will not have a cell phone at conference or if you need to update their number, please email me ASAP so I know.
- Conference Transportation: Because we're the home team, delegates are responsible for their own transportation to and from downtown Sacramento for the conference. Delegates may not, under any circumstances, drive themselves to or from the conference. It is a violation of the CalYMCA Code of Conduct and delegates found to have driven themselves to conference will be sent home.
- Sac Conference Meals: Unlike our first two conferences, our final conference includes only 2 provided meals (Friday and Sunday night dinners). Delegates are responsible for all other meals. We generally recommend a budget of $100 per delegate, depending on their appetite. Delegates are highly encouraged to bring non-perishable breakfast items (instant oatmeal, fruit, granola bars) to save on costs and time in the morning. If the meal budget for the conference presents a financial hardship, contact me ASAP. No one will be allowed to go hungry during the conference.
- Sac Conference Attendance: Sac Conference is Feb 14-18 and constitutes an excused absence from school under the Education Code. I wanted to take this opportunity to remind you again that regular season sports or other regular, predictable, or recurring events (like homework or tests) do not constitute valid excuses for missing any part of Sac Conference. Exceptions will only be granted on a case-by-case basis for special circumstances (like state championships, meetings with the pope or president, that sort of thing).
It may seem like no big deal to pop out for a couple of hours, but your advisors are responsible for knowing the whereabouts of 140 people at all times and tracking delegate location when every one is at conference is tricky enough. Y&G is also preparing delegates for real life in that, in life, sometimes you have to make tough choices about what activities to prioritize.
We thank you for respecting this policy and helping us ensure a safe and positive experience for all delegates.
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!
February 7 - mandatory pre-conference meeting for ALL delegates and a family member (new and returning) February 14-18 - 71st Model Legislature & Court (Sacramento)
February 27, 2019 - Third Annual CapCo Celebration Banquet, Old Spaghetti Factory, Rancho Cordova
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