2019-20 El Dorado Youth and Government Delegation Bulletin #13

"I have discovered in life that there are ways of getting almost anywhere you want to go, if you really want to go.” – Langston Hughes

1.) Payment Reminder: Payments were due last week, however, we'll grant an amnesty period through tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov 21 at noon, through which all who make their payments will receive the 3 points for on time payments! You can pay online here or call the YMCA Front Desk (916-452-9622 ext 0) and provide a credit card number over the phone.  

2.) Points Here, Get Your Points! Now that T&E 1 is over, its time to think about what program area you would like to be in this year. How we in El Dorado determine this is through our points system. If you have been wondering why delegates care about "points," this is why. We will hold a "program area draft," this year on Dec 12th, where the delegates pick their program areas in order of how many points they have. The more points, the better chances you have of getting the program area you want! There are still several other opportunities to get points, such as filling out the surveys and attending the CIM. Make sure to do those to ensure you get the program area of your choice! Click here to see where you rank in the delegation. (Shout out to Savanna Crist for having the most points right now!) 

3.) Role Selection: As mentioned above, program area assignments will happen on Dec 20th! This process will determine your role at T&EII and Sac Conference. Here are the spots we are allotted this year. (We've factored out Forum kids and those who were appointed to leadership roles, and in I&A, and thus get a spot in that program area already.)

Appellate Court	7
Bench Trial	7
Board of Ed	5
CA Invest Bank	1
ConCon	7
DoF	6
IAC	3
Houses	20
LegAn	1
Lobbyist	6
Media	4
NIC	7
I&A TOTAL	-6 74

4.) Political Party Swaps. If you want to change your political party then complete this form by Thursday, November 21 at 11:59pm. I know the form says due Nov 28th, but Nov 21 is our El Dorado internal deadline. This is the only opportunity to change parties this year. Let me know if you submit this form. You are not guaranteed your first choice of new party assignment. There is also a delegation percentage cap per party, so not everyone in one delegation can all be in one party. 

5.) CIM December 8. Click here for a list of aid station assignments for all who completed the post-conference survey and signed up. Detailed information on the event (including parking, what to wear, tasks, etc) will be emailed to you the week of December 2. Remember, those who attend the Folsom Station receive 8 points. Those who attend the Sacramento station receive 9 points. If you fail to show up at your aid station without providing an advanced, valid excuse to Derek, you will lose 5 points. Stations need a minimum for 40 people each so changing from the Sacramento Station to the Folsom Station is not likely possible. 

6.) Additional Program Apps: CONA, NJC, Advocacy Day, and more are all available in Reggo. Ask Derek if you have questions on any of these. More info will be provided at an upcoming meeting. 

7.) Save the Date! Celebration Banquet 2020: We'll convene our post-sac conference Celebration Banquet on a new date in a new location this year. Make sure you add Sunday, February 23, 2020 at the Sacramento Central YMCA to your calendars now. Tickets will go on sale in January.

Parent Corner:

• Payment Reminder: Payments were due last week, however, we'll grant an amnesty period through tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov 21 at noon. You can pay online here or call the YMCA Front Desk (916-452-9622 ext 0) and provide a credit card number over the phone.    

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!

Nov. 15, 2019 - Third Payment Due

Nov 28, 2019 - NO MEETING (Happy Thanksgiving!)

December 13, 2019 - Fourth and Final Payment Due

Dec 26, 2019 - NO MEETING (Happy Holidays!)

January 2 - NO MEETING (Happy New Year!)

Jan 18-20, 2020 -Training and Elections 2 Conference (Fresno)
February 13-17, 2020 -72nd Model Legislature & Court (Sacramento)

February 23, 2020 - Celebration Banquet (Sacramento Central YMCA)