Wow, what an amazing Bill Hearing Night! Congrats to Mia and Nalasia on their group's selection, and to all bill groups on a job well done! I was one proud advisor. Now it's time to get ready for our first conference of the year! More information is in the works, and I plan to send Bulletin #9b tomorrow or, at latest, on Tuesday.
At the next meeting: Pre-Conference Prep!
What's due: From Mia & Nalasia: Final updates to your bill language and bill worksheet.
Now overdue: Payment #2
1.) Pre-Con Meeting 11/7 Mandatory for Delegates and a Parent of First-Year Delegates: To help everyone prepare for the meeting, I'll be sending out an informational letter tomorrow in Bulletin #9b.
2.) Conference Transportation: It's looking like we'll be meeting at Oak Ridge High School in El Dorado Hills at 9am, for 9:30am departure via bus to Fresno. If you haven't already, please discuss carpooling. I hope to confirm plans tomorrow so as to include them in Bulletin #9b.
3.) Meeting Agenda: In addition to Pre-Con Jeopardy and conference prep, we'll also have a sign-making party for our Forum elected leadership candidate, Zayo. Bring your markers!
4.) Quick Note: At T&E1, sophomores, juniors, and seniors will learn about different program areas. After the conference, you'll be asked to select your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices for program areas (freshmen are automatically placed in Forum). We don't have unlimited spots for each program, but we will do our best to accommodate your interests. Priority will be given based on seniority in Y&G (MLC + MUN). Preview Program Areas here -- just navigate to the Program Areas tab.
5.) 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.
6.) Check out the latest Y&G newsletter, featuring El Dorado Hills's own Anusha--who, as returners may recall, won this year's Chief Justice role! https://mailchi.mp/9bba894db4ae/yg-awards-70000-in-scholarships-3029693?e=6dcfaf0b7c
REMINDERS
Letters of Recommendation Feeling the college application stress? Y&G Advisors are happy to provide letters of recommendation upon request. Here's what you need to do:
- Email MaryJane (or the advisor of your choosing) your request and include:
- Due dates for any requested letters
- Submission Process (email? online form? sealed envelope?)
- If you have it - a resume or list of your other activities, accomplishments
- It's your responsibility to nag until you receive confirmation that the letter has been written and submitted.
- Please give at least 2 weeks notice in advance of due dates where possible.
- Also - if you're applying to University of Michigan, let MJ know; Claremont McKenna College, let Christiana know.
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 12.
You're not required to attend local MUN delegation meetings (expected to be on Tuesday starting in January), but Gold Country Secretariats are welcome and encouraged to do so (tentatively they'll be held Thursday evenings). There are two conferences to attend: 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:
November 7 Pre-Conference Meeting is mandatory for all delegates and for a family member of new delegates. It's highly encouraged for a family member of returning delegates to attend as well.
Model United Nations Family Info Night, TBA: Do you have a middle schooler at home? We have a program for you! Join us on an upcoming date TBA 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, click here.
Helpful Links:
Mark your calendars:
November 7 - Mandatory Pre-Conference Meeting
November 9-11 - Training & Elections Conference I
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
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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