What a tremendous weekend! I hope you all had a great time conquering some fears, meeting new people, and learning more about program areas. A huge congratulations to our two leadership candidates. Putting yourself out there is an endeavor, but without a doubt, Mia and Zayo got some amazing, experience this weekend, embracing our delegation value of GROWTH MINDSET. Way to make us proud, both of you!
At the next meeting: Post-Conference Debrief, Review of Elected and Appointed Leadership Round 2, Applied Programs, other opportunities; Review of DoD progress so far this year; and more!
What's due: Payment #3
1.) Yes, Meeting Tonight Night: 6:30, officers at 6pm.
2.) Two Forms to Complete ASAP:
- First, complete our internal CapCo conference survey where you'll:
- Let us know what you thought of the weekend
- Sign up for service events
- Give me your program area preferences
- Then, complete the CalYMCA conference survey (counts towards Delegation of Distinction!
3.) Political Party Swaps. If you want to change your political party then complete this form by Thursday, November 21 at 11:59pm. 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.
4.) Issues & Activism Program Area Application. If you are interested in serving in I&A this year as your program area, you must complete this application by Sunday, November 17, 2019. You must also let me know TONIGHT if you intend to complete that application as delegates serving in that program area cause our number of spots in other program areas to change, which impacts the entire delegation.
5.) Role Selection. Program area assignments will happen soon! This process will determine your role at T&EII and Sac Conference. Here are the spots we are allotted this year (non-Forum) IF no one signs up for I&A:
Appellate Court: 1
ConCon: 1
DoF: 1
Houses: 2
Lobbyist: 1
Total: 7
6.) Elected/Appointed Leadership Apps - round 2 due Nov 18! Now that you've all Reggo-ed for our remaining two conferences (RIGHT?), you have access to lots of exciting leadership applications - elected and appointed positions, special programs, the works. Applying for leadership is also THE BEST SHOT at your program area of choice. To see how to access apps, click here. For a list of available elected and appointed positions, including qualifications, click here. I strongly encourage you to apply for a leadership position! Campaigning and interviewing can be stressful but the experience is so rewarding, regardless of the outcome!
- New Opportunities (for next year)! For those with 1 year of Bench Trial, there is now a Lead Prosecutor Position and a Lead Defense Attorney position. Both are appointed.
8.) Additional Program Apps: CONA, NJC, Advocacy Day, and more are all available in Reggo. Ask MJ if you have questions on any of these. More info will be provided at an upcoming meeting.
REMINDERS
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.
Letters of Recommendation Feeling the college application stress? Y&G Advisors are happy to provide letters of recommendation upon request. For info on how to request a letter, check out the last bulletin.
MUN Secretariat Program: MLC has a companion program for middle school students called Model United Nations (MUN). MLC delegates are eligible to serve as MUN Secretariats - leaders who help the Model UN Ambassadors succeed in their roles at conferences by teaching them and being role models. Details on the Secretariat duties can be found here. (disregard the deadlines in this document, however) Applications are available now in Reggo and are due by November 14.
While not required to attend local MUN delegation meetings (expected to be on Thursday before MLC meetings starting in January), Gold Country Secretariats are welcome and encouraged to do so. There are two conferences to attend, however, over March 14-15 (Santa Cruz Mountains) and April 23-26 (Los Angeles). There is a $515 cost to participate and financial aid is available. If you are interested in applying for financial aid, make sure to complete the Secretariat application on time and let an advisor know.
Family Corner:
Model United Nations Family Info Night, upcoming on a date in December TBA. Do you have a middle schooler at home? We have a program for you! Join us for a Family Information Session on the YMCA's Model United Nations program for grades 6-8. To sign up for the MUN mailing list and receive info on the Info Night, click here.
-MaryJane
Lead Advisor
415-515-4945
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Mark your calendars:
November 14 - MUN Secretariat Applications Due in Reggo
November 15 - Payment #3 Due
December 4 - Elected/Appointed Leadership and Program Apps due in Reggo
December 8 - California International Marathon Volunteer Event
December 13 - Swim with Santa Volunteer Event at the Sacramento Central YMCA
December 13 - Payment #4 Due
January 16 - Mandatory Pre-Conference Meeting
January 16 - CONA, NJC, Governing Board Apps Due in Reggo
January 18-10 - Training & Elections Conference II
February 6 - Mandatory Pre-Conference Meeting
February 13-17 - 72nd Model Legislature & Court
February 23 - Celebration Banquet 2020 (tickets on sale in January)
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.
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