Sac Central Delegation Bulletin #9: Pre-Con Info!

UPDATES: adding the links to:
The Conference Schedule
Your assigned group numbers and political parties (be sure to double check your badge. Follow number on your badge. If it conflicts with what is on this chart, let me know)
Hotel evacuation plan

Wow, what an amazing Bill Hearing Night! Congrats to Mitchell's bill group on their selection and to all our bill groups on a job very well done! Now it's time to get ready for our first conference of the year!

At the next meeting: Pre-Conference Prep!  
What's due: Final updates to your bill language and bill worksheet. 
Now overdue: Payment #2

1.) Pre-Con Meeting 11/6 Mandatory for Delegates - Parents Off the Hook This Year: Parents are no longer required to attend next week's pre-conference meeting, however, it remains required for all delegates to attend. Here's what you need to do to prepare for the meeting:

• Parents and Delegates need to read this pre-conference letter and delegates should bring the parent-signed confirmation slip to the meeting. 
• Parents and Delegates should check out these slides with further details about conference prep.
• Delegates should prepare for a detailed, high-stakes game of Pre-Con Jeopardy on Wednesday.

2.) Conference Transportation: This year, Sac Central will be taking Amtrak to Fresno. Here is what you need to know:

• Delegates must arrive curbside at the Amtrak Station (401 I Street) in downtown Sacramento at 6:45am on Saturday, November 9. Luggage will go in the minivan and delegates and advisors will walk to the train. Do not be late. Trains don't wait for people. 
• For our return trip, luggage will again get a ride in the minivan. Sac Central Delegates and Advisors will have lunch in Fresno after closing joint session and catch the 2:15pm train back to Sacramento. We expect to arrive back at 6pm. Parents, please be prompt in picking up your delegate from the Amtrak Stations. 

3.) Meeting Agenda: In addition to Pre-Con Jeopardy and conference prep, and some group games, we'll also have a sign-making party for our non-Youth Gov elected candidate, James. Bring your markers!

4.) 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.

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 Christiana (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 Claremont McKenna College, def let Christiana know. If you're not applying, research it and then you should definitely apply there :) 

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.

While not required to attend local MUN delegation meetings (expected to be on Tuesday starting in January), Sac Central 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: 

November 6 Pre-Conference Meeting is mandatory for all delegates! It's no longer mandatory for family members. 

Model United Nations Family Info Night, Tuesday December 10: Do you have a middle schooler at home? We have a program for you! Join us on Tuesday, December 10 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. 

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Mark your calendars:

November 6 - Mandatory Pre-Conference Meeting
November 9-11 - Training & Elections Conference I
November 14 - 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 YMCA
December 13 - Payment #4 Due
January 15 - Mandatory Pre-Conference Meeting
January 16 - CONA, NJC, Governing Board Apps Due in Reggo
January 18-10 - Training & Elections Conference II
February 5 - 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.