Less than a week until Thanksgiving? How can that be?!
Here's what you need to know this week - it might involve some Google Forms, because nothing says "fun!" like Google Forms!
1.)
Not a form, but: once again this year, we'll be conducting a
fundraising push through causes.com. This online platform sends
contributions directly to our YMCA. Donating is fast and easy and
secure. Donations can range from a minimum of $10 to ???? Please share
this link on your Facebook page or via email to friends and family.
Proceeds will help us meet remaining need this year, seed next year's
scholarship fund (yes, already!), and also support the reestablishment
of our sister program for middle-schoolers, the Model United Nations.
Last year, we raised $1005, this year, we want to continue on to the
$2000 mark! Parents, we ask you to share the link as well.
For the cost of two lattes + tax today, donors can ensure a stronger community tomorrow!
https://www.causes.com/campaigns/7636-support-the-sacramento-central-delegation
2.)
Volunteers Needed! Parents, Delegates, Friends, Lend us your time!
We're still looking for some elves to help at our Holiday Festival on
December 15: http://goo.gl/ijP1XY
3.) Registration: Gus - this link's for you! https://app.reggo.org/calymca
4.)
Payment Deadline, December 4 - $260 (or some portion of the payment you
owe if you are receiving Y-Assist. EVERYONE needs to submit a payment)
5.) By the way, ***NO Meeting Next Week*** Happy Thanksgiving!
6.) Election Rules: Scroll down to read all about elections and appointed leadership - http://calymca.org/programs/model-legislature-court/mlc-resources/
7.) El Dorado Bill Hearing Night will beThursday,
December 5, 2013 from 6:30-9:30 pm at the Oak Ridge High School
Theater; 1120 Harvard Way, El Dorado Hills I encourage anyone who can
attend to attend! FB Event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/601719576556095/
8.)
FESTIVAL PROMOTION: Watch your email early next week for information on
Holiday Festival promotion. Our materials aren't quite ready yet.
However, you can start by RSVPing and sharing the FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1417235968497714/
9.)
Secret Santa! We will do our Secret Santa Gift Exchange and Holiday
Campaign Sign Making Party at our December 11 meeting. Gifts can be up
to $10 in value. Have fun with them! If you did not attend last week's
meeting (ALBERTO, CALVIN, HANNAH, ROB, ROBBIE) - please email me the
following information - The best gift you received, the worst gift you
received, and your favorite candy. We will send that info the
delegation so that your Secret Santa person can read the info. And once
you reply to me, I'll give you your Secret Santa Assignment.
10.)
Holiday Alumni Mixer - continuing with a sorta-tradition, Rob and I
will host a Holiday Mixer for current and former delegates on Friday,
December 27, at 6:30pm Save the Date! All current and former delegates
and parents are welcome!
11.) Future Leaders & Strong Kids
Campaigns: Thank you to all who volunteered for these tasks. The limit
for Y&G's Future Leaders Campaign is 3 participants from each
delegation. Tony, Max, and Maret will serve on that campaign. Jordyn and
Shy will head-up our Strong Kids Campaign for our own YMCA (and there
will be plenty of opportunity for everyone else to participate in that,
too!) Thanks so much to everyone who was interested.
Coming Up:
Nov 27: No meeting – Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 30/Dec 1: Holiday Festival Promotional Blitz – volunteers needed
December 4: $260 Payment due; Final bill work; NIC proposal ideas and program area prep; Bob II elected/appointed
Dec 6: ML/C registration (role selection) due; Concessionaire’s due
Dec 6: Final Bill drafts due
Dec 6: Elected/Appointed Leadership Applications Due
December 8: Holiday Festival Promotion at the Antique Fair – volunteers needed
December 11: Secret Santa Exchange; Campaign Sign Making
December 15: Holiday Festival at the Y (all hands – and then some - needed!)
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Friday, November 22, 2013
Friday, November 15, 2013
Delegation Bulletin #13: Parents, We Need Your Help!
Have I mentioned yet how proud I am of all of our delegates? Great Bill
Hearing Night, great conference weekend . . . this year is going so well
and that's all down to each of you!
Here's what you need to know/do this week
(the alternative title of this week's bulletin could also be "Fun With Google Forms.")
1.) Please complete your Bob I survey and role preferences: http://goo.gl/pFwjAf
(As part of that process, you will need to register for Bob II: https://app.reggo.org/calymca
Also, you should have received a surveymonkey survey from the Y&G head office. Please take a moment to complete that as well.
2.) Future Leaders Campaign & YMCA Strong Kids Campaign: Each year, Y&G undertakes a massive fundraising campaign (just like we do at the delegation level). Similarly, our own Sacramento YMCA (and all YMCAs) conduct their annual fundraising campaigns. Both campaigns work much in the same way: campaigners call Y&G supporter or Y members and ask for donations. We need two volunteers for the Future Leaders Campaign and two volunteers for the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign (the same people can volunteer for both). You'll receive training on how to fundraise. Future Leaders campaigners get to go to a few special meetings during Bob II and Sac Conference. Please email Christiana ASAP if you'd like to volunteer.
3.) Speaking of volunteering! (PARENTS: This is the part where we need your help) We discussed our upcoming Holiday Festival at the last meeting. Here's a google form to complete about volunteering for the day. ALL delegates are required to complete it. Parents, we ask you also to click through and read about the event and consider donating some of your time. We need to line up approximately 25 volunteers to be on-hand at all times during the day (which means more than 25 people as we'll have some shifts of volunteers scheduled). Click here to complete the form:
http://goo.gl/ijP1XY
4.) Historian needed! Alberto would like us to elect/select a delegation historian. Responsibilities include documenting our events with pictures and helping us create a Delegation newsletter quarterly. Those interested should come to the next meeting prepare to give a short speech about their qualifications.
5.) Causes.com fundraiser: once again this year, we'll be conducting a fundraising push through causes.com. This online platform sends contributions directly to our YMCA. Donating is fast and easy and secure. Donations can range from a minimum of $10 to ???? Please share this link on your Facebook page or via email to friends and family. Proceeds will help us meet remaining need this year, seed next year's scholarship fund (yes, already!), and also support the reestablishment of our sister program for middle-schoolers, the Model United Nations.
Last year, we raised $1005, this year, we want to continue on to the $2000 mark!
Parents, we ask you to share the link as well.
For the cost of two lattes + tax today, donors can ensure a stronger community tomorrow!
https://www.causes.com/campaigns/7636-support-the-sacramento-central-delegation
Here's what you need to know/do this week
(the alternative title of this week's bulletin could also be "Fun With Google Forms.")
1.) Please complete your Bob I survey and role preferences: http://goo.gl/pFwjAf
(As part of that process, you will need to register for Bob II: https://app.reggo.org/calymca
Also, you should have received a surveymonkey survey from the Y&G head office. Please take a moment to complete that as well.
2.) Future Leaders Campaign & YMCA Strong Kids Campaign: Each year, Y&G undertakes a massive fundraising campaign (just like we do at the delegation level). Similarly, our own Sacramento YMCA (and all YMCAs) conduct their annual fundraising campaigns. Both campaigns work much in the same way: campaigners call Y&G supporter or Y members and ask for donations. We need two volunteers for the Future Leaders Campaign and two volunteers for the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign (the same people can volunteer for both). You'll receive training on how to fundraise. Future Leaders campaigners get to go to a few special meetings during Bob II and Sac Conference. Please email Christiana ASAP if you'd like to volunteer.
3.) Speaking of volunteering! (PARENTS: This is the part where we need your help) We discussed our upcoming Holiday Festival at the last meeting. Here's a google form to complete about volunteering for the day. ALL delegates are required to complete it. Parents, we ask you also to click through and read about the event and consider donating some of your time. We need to line up approximately 25 volunteers to be on-hand at all times during the day (which means more than 25 people as we'll have some shifts of volunteers scheduled). Click here to complete the form:
http://goo.gl/ijP1XY
4.) Historian needed! Alberto would like us to elect/select a delegation historian. Responsibilities include documenting our events with pictures and helping us create a Delegation newsletter quarterly. Those interested should come to the next meeting prepare to give a short speech about their qualifications.
5.) Causes.com fundraiser: once again this year, we'll be conducting a fundraising push through causes.com. This online platform sends contributions directly to our YMCA. Donating is fast and easy and secure. Donations can range from a minimum of $10 to ???? Please share this link on your Facebook page or via email to friends and family. Proceeds will help us meet remaining need this year, seed next year's scholarship fund (yes, already!), and also support the reestablishment of our sister program for middle-schoolers, the Model United Nations.
Last year, we raised $1005, this year, we want to continue on to the $2000 mark!
Parents, we ask you to share the link as well.
For the cost of two lattes + tax today, donors can ensure a stronger community tomorrow!
https://www.causes.com/campaigns/7636-support-the-sacramento-central-delegation
Coming Up:
Nov 20: Campaigns and Holiday Festival planning
Nov 27: No meeting – Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 30/Dec 1: Holiday Festival Promotional Blitz – volunteers needed
December 4: $260 Payment due; Final bill work; NIC proposal ideas and program area prep; Bob II elected/appointed
Dec 6: ML/C registration (role selection) due; Concessionaire’s due
Dec 6: Final Bill drafts due
Dec 6: Elected/Appointed Leadership Applications Due
December 8: Holiday Festival Promotion at the Antique Fair – volunteers needed
December 15: Holiday Festival at the Y (all hands – and then some - needed!)
Nov 20: Campaigns and Holiday Festival planning
Nov 27: No meeting – Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 30/Dec 1: Holiday Festival Promotional Blitz – volunteers needed
December 4: $260 Payment due; Final bill work; NIC proposal ideas and program area prep; Bob II elected/appointed
Dec 6: ML/C registration (role selection) due; Concessionaire’s due
Dec 6: Final Bill drafts due
Dec 6: Elected/Appointed Leadership Applications Due
December 8: Holiday Festival Promotion at the Antique Fair – volunteers needed
December 15: Holiday Festival at the Y (all hands – and then some - needed!)
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Delegation Bulletin #12: Bill Hearing Night - meet at 5:30pm
Bill Hearing Night is tomorrow! We've moved up our meeting time to allow
groups to fine-tune their presentations and practice before our 6:30
start time. We meet AT CITY HALL. Don't come to the Y, you'll be very
lonely.
You've all done a great job - time to show off your research. Here are some last minute reminders.
Bill Hearing Night
1.) Timing is everything and practice makes awesome!
Practice your sponsor speeches and arguments to make sure you don't go over your time limit. The procedure and time limits are listed below. Also, film your practice or ask a parent or friend to watch. Ask them to help you cut down on the "ums" or "likes." And practice your power posing! Stand tall, stand still, speak out - you know your stuff, don't be shy!
2.) How do you yield your time?
You have several options on how to answer that question when you're done speaking.
"I yield my time to the chair" - when you're done speaking and don't want anyone to ask you questions.
"I yield my time to questions" - when you want to encourage interaction and welcome questions
"I yield my time to the author sponsor/summation speech" - if you're a sponsor or lobbyist and want to give yourself more time for the big finish.
3.) Two-part questions?
If you want to ask someone a two-part question, start by saying "does the speaker yield to a two part question."
4.) Audience prep
If your parents are coming, or any other guests, encourage them now to be active, ask questions, and participate. Bill Hearing Night is the most fun when there is a lot of back-and-forth. And it has the added benefit of making your bill stronger.
Training & Elections Conference IA.) Buses depart at 3:45 on Saturday morning. Be safe and arrive at 3:30am. Don't take chances - it is a LONG drive. Robbie will be there to check you in. Rob and Christiana will see you at Camp Roberts. You'll get your sweatshirts when you arrive.
B.) Bring a highlighter and spend some time looking over the schedule when you receive it. Ask a returner or advisor if you need help interpreting the schedule. Remember, except for social events, no activity on the schedule is optional. Be where the schedule tells you to be - always!
C.) If you want to, download the Groupme app and familiarize yourself with it before we go. If you're not receiving groupme texts, email Christiana with your cell number. We'll use groupme to stay in contact and provide updates during the conference. Please do not use groupme (or your phones) during sessions. Be respectful. Phones should be off and away during sessions.
D.) PACK LIGHT: there's a potential that you'll be lugging your luggage quite a distance this year. In case you are, make sure you can carry your belongings! pillow/sleeping bag/clothes for 2.5 days. That's all you need.
E.) PACK LAYERS: it's going to be around 70 degrees between the hours of 10am and 4pm. Once that sun dips and before it comes up, expect temps between 50 degrees and the freezing mark. Hats. Gloves. Scarves. A COAT. Pack 'em. It's going to be colder than you think.
F.) Pocket money: we'll stop for breakfast on the way down and lunch on the way back (fast food, nothing fancy). That's all the money you'll need. Many delegations, however, sell items (tshirts, food, etc) to raise money during the conferences. Bring extra money if you'll want to buy any of that stuff.
H.) Button Sales! We've gone over this 0%, but we have buttons we're selling to raise money for ourselves. I need sales people to volunteer to walk around at meal times and free times to sell buttons. Easy job. Make friends. Shake hands. Good times! Max will be the ring leader on Sunday, but I need a Saturday leader, too.
BILL HEARING PROCEDURE:
You've all done a great job - time to show off your research. Here are some last minute reminders.
Bill Hearing Night
1.) Timing is everything and practice makes awesome!
Practice your sponsor speeches and arguments to make sure you don't go over your time limit. The procedure and time limits are listed below. Also, film your practice or ask a parent or friend to watch. Ask them to help you cut down on the "ums" or "likes." And practice your power posing! Stand tall, stand still, speak out - you know your stuff, don't be shy!
2.) How do you yield your time?
You have several options on how to answer that question when you're done speaking.
"I yield my time to the chair" - when you're done speaking and don't want anyone to ask you questions.
"I yield my time to questions" - when you want to encourage interaction and welcome questions
"I yield my time to the author sponsor/summation speech" - if you're a sponsor or lobbyist and want to give yourself more time for the big finish.
3.) Two-part questions?
If you want to ask someone a two-part question, start by saying "does the speaker yield to a two part question."
4.) Audience prep
If your parents are coming, or any other guests, encourage them now to be active, ask questions, and participate. Bill Hearing Night is the most fun when there is a lot of back-and-forth. And it has the added benefit of making your bill stronger.
Training & Elections Conference IA.) Buses depart at 3:45 on Saturday morning. Be safe and arrive at 3:30am. Don't take chances - it is a LONG drive. Robbie will be there to check you in. Rob and Christiana will see you at Camp Roberts. You'll get your sweatshirts when you arrive.
B.) Bring a highlighter and spend some time looking over the schedule when you receive it. Ask a returner or advisor if you need help interpreting the schedule. Remember, except for social events, no activity on the schedule is optional. Be where the schedule tells you to be - always!
C.) If you want to, download the Groupme app and familiarize yourself with it before we go. If you're not receiving groupme texts, email Christiana with your cell number. We'll use groupme to stay in contact and provide updates during the conference. Please do not use groupme (or your phones) during sessions. Be respectful. Phones should be off and away during sessions.
D.) PACK LIGHT: there's a potential that you'll be lugging your luggage quite a distance this year. In case you are, make sure you can carry your belongings! pillow/sleeping bag/clothes for 2.5 days. That's all you need.
E.) PACK LAYERS: it's going to be around 70 degrees between the hours of 10am and 4pm. Once that sun dips and before it comes up, expect temps between 50 degrees and the freezing mark. Hats. Gloves. Scarves. A COAT. Pack 'em. It's going to be colder than you think.
F.) Pocket money: we'll stop for breakfast on the way down and lunch on the way back (fast food, nothing fancy). That's all the money you'll need. Many delegations, however, sell items (tshirts, food, etc) to raise money during the conferences. Bring extra money if you'll want to buy any of that stuff.
H.) Button Sales! We've gone over this 0%, but we have buttons we're selling to raise money for ourselves. I need sales people to volunteer to walk around at meal times and free times to sell buttons. Easy job. Make friends. Shake hands. Good times! Max will be the ring leader on Sunday, but I need a Saturday leader, too.
BILL HEARING PROCEDURE:
- Clerk reads enacting clause of Bill (“An Act To Add/Amend/Repeal Section XYZ of the ABC Code, related to ______________”)
- Sponsor’s speech (3 minutes) – purpose and major provisions of Bill
- Questions of intent and interpretation – these are questions about what a bill does and how it does it. Not about the merits of the bill (for Bill Hearing Night, the chair will recognize hands and encourage questions from the audience, too)
- Lobbyists
- For (2 minutes)
- Against (2 minutes)
- For (2 minutes)
- Against (2 minutes)
- General discussion among Committee members (Chair will recognize raised hands; includes audience members and guests)
- Chair closes discussion
- Lobbyists’ summation speeches
- For (1 minute)
- Against (1 minute)
- Sponsor’s summation speech (2 minutes)
- Clerk reads enacting clause
Coming Up:
November 6:$260 payment deadline; BILL HEARING NIGHT! (MANDATORY)
November 9-11:Training & Elections Conference I - be at the Y at 3:30am!
Nov 13:Conference review; bill clean up and final preparation for submission; role selection; Bob II elected/appointed discussion
Nov 15:Bill drafts due
Nov 20:Campaigns and Holiday Festival planning
Nov 27:No meeting – Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 30/Dec 1:Holiday Festival Promotional Blitz – volunteers needed
December 4:$260 Payment due; Final bill work; NIC proposal ideas and program area prep; Bob II elected/appointed
Dec 6:ML/C registration (role selection) due; Concessionaire’s due
Dec 6:Final Bill drafts due
Dec 6:Elected/Appointed Leadership Due
December 8: Holiday Festival Promotion at the Antique Fair – volunteers needed
December 15:Holiday Festival at the Y (all hands – and then some - needed!)
November 6:$260 payment deadline; BILL HEARING NIGHT! (MANDATORY)
November 9-11:Training & Elections Conference I - be at the Y at 3:30am!
Nov 13:Conference review; bill clean up and final preparation for submission; role selection; Bob II elected/appointed discussion
Nov 15:Bill drafts due
Nov 20:Campaigns and Holiday Festival planning
Nov 27:No meeting – Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 30/Dec 1:Holiday Festival Promotional Blitz – volunteers needed
December 4:$260 Payment due; Final bill work; NIC proposal ideas and program area prep; Bob II elected/appointed
Dec 6:ML/C registration (role selection) due; Concessionaire’s due
Dec 6:Final Bill drafts due
Dec 6:Elected/Appointed Leadership Due
December 8: Holiday Festival Promotion at the Antique Fair – volunteers needed
December 15:Holiday Festival at the Y (all hands – and then some - needed!)
Friday, November 1, 2013
Delegation Bulletin #11: BONUS MEETING!
***We Will Meet on Monday, November 4, from 6-7:30pm*** We need some extra practice before Bill Hearing Night on Wednesday. Please make every effort to attend.
Bill Sponsors: You owe me draft bill language by tomorrow, Saturday, November 2, at 5pm. (Bill group members - nudge your sponsor if you think they might miss this reminder). You can email in the body of an email or as an attached document. You should also have a completed draft of the bill worksheet. You can send that along too. But don't delay getting me the bill language!
Also: Send me the presentation assignments for your group members (lobbyist for/against; lobbyist summation, etc)
And lastly: We'll spend 20 minutes on Monday discussing Bob fundraising and campaigning.
Have a great weekend - see you Monday!
Coming Up:
December 15: Holiday Festival at the Y (all hands – and then some - needed!)
Bill Sponsors: You owe me draft bill language by tomorrow, Saturday, November 2, at 5pm. (Bill group members - nudge your sponsor if you think they might miss this reminder). You can email in the body of an email or as an attached document. You should also have a completed draft of the bill worksheet. You can send that along too. But don't delay getting me the bill language!
Also: Send me the presentation assignments for your group members (lobbyist for/against; lobbyist summation, etc)
And lastly: We'll spend 20 minutes on Monday discussing Bob fundraising and campaigning.
Have a great weekend - see you Monday!
Coming Up:
November 6: $260 payment deadline; BILL
HEARING NIGHT! (MANDATORY)
November
9-11: Training & Elections Conference I - be at the Y
at 3:30am!
Nov 13: Conference review; bill clean up and final
preparation for submission; role selection; Bob II elected/appointed discussion
Nov 15: Bill drafts due
Nov 20: Campaigns and
Holiday Festival planning
Nov 27: No meeting – Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 30/Dec 1: Holiday Festival Promotional
Blitz – volunteers needed
December 4: $260 Payment due; Final bill work; NIC proposal
ideas and program area prep; Bob II elected/appointed
Dec 6: ML/C
registration (role selection) due; Concessionaire’s due
Dec 6: Final Bill
drafts due
Dec 6: Elected/Appointed
Leadership Due
December
8: Holiday
Festival Promotion at the Antique Fair – volunteers neededDecember 15: Holiday Festival at the Y (all hands – and then some - needed!)
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Delegation Bulletin #10: The One With All The Attachments
(Note: all attachments can be found here - or in your inbox!)
Here's what you need to know for the week ahead!
Bill Hearing Night & PrepBy now, you should know that Bill Hearing Night will be held at Sacramento City Hall on Wednesday, November 6, at 6:30pm (for the public - you'll need to be there at 6!) Attached is a flyer you can print and give to your parents and leaders in your community.
Next week - October 30 - we'll have our full Bill Hearing Night practice. You should have a completed Bill Worksheet (including copies of at least two pieces of research you used) and draft bill language. If you need help with either of those - contact an advisor ASAP! We will review our committee procedure for November 6 as well. Each bill group should be ready to present:
Author Sponsor Speech (this is the introduction to your bill and your initial pitch for support)
Lobbyist Speech FOR the bill
Lobbyist Speech AGAINST the bill
Author Summation Speech (this is the closing speech and final pitch for your bill)
Reading test #1: First Bill Sponsor to reply that they have read this bulletin (including the answer to reading test #2, below) gets to pick the presentation slot 1, 2, or 3 for bill hearing night.
Payment DeadlineNovember 6 is also a $260 payment deadline. Feel free to bring this on Oct 30, if you can, so that you don't forget with the rush of Bill Hearing Night Prep.
Sac AttireThe ML/C Dress Code is attached. Read it. Ask Questions. You'll be expected to attend the full Bill Hearing Night dressed appropriately.
Letter of support/Excused Absence TemplateAttached is a letter of program support from Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson and a sample excused absence letter that can and should be customized for those of you missing school to attend conferences (check your school calendars). Don't bring this to me. This is for you and your school, if necessary.
Delegation Dinner!Jeopardy Edition: Answer: Cafe Bernardo on K! Question: Where will be having our delegation dinner this year during Sac conference! (note, this is the Reading Test #2 answer you'll need to complete #1 above!)
COMING UP:
October 30: Practice Bill Hearing Night (Mandatory); Conference preparation
November 6: BILL HEARING NIGHT! (At Sacramento City Hall; MANDATORY) and $260 payment deadline
November 9-11: Training & Elections Conference I - be at the Y at 3:30am!
December 15: Holiday Festival at the Y (all hands requested!)
Here's what you need to know for the week ahead!
Bill Hearing Night & PrepBy now, you should know that Bill Hearing Night will be held at Sacramento City Hall on Wednesday, November 6, at 6:30pm (for the public - you'll need to be there at 6!) Attached is a flyer you can print and give to your parents and leaders in your community.
Next week - October 30 - we'll have our full Bill Hearing Night practice. You should have a completed Bill Worksheet (including copies of at least two pieces of research you used) and draft bill language. If you need help with either of those - contact an advisor ASAP! We will review our committee procedure for November 6 as well. Each bill group should be ready to present:
Author Sponsor Speech (this is the introduction to your bill and your initial pitch for support)
Lobbyist Speech FOR the bill
Lobbyist Speech AGAINST the bill
Author Summation Speech (this is the closing speech and final pitch for your bill)
Reading test #1: First Bill Sponsor to reply that they have read this bulletin (including the answer to reading test #2, below) gets to pick the presentation slot 1, 2, or 3 for bill hearing night.
Payment DeadlineNovember 6 is also a $260 payment deadline. Feel free to bring this on Oct 30, if you can, so that you don't forget with the rush of Bill Hearing Night Prep.
Sac AttireThe ML/C Dress Code is attached. Read it. Ask Questions. You'll be expected to attend the full Bill Hearing Night dressed appropriately.
Letter of support/Excused Absence TemplateAttached is a letter of program support from Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson and a sample excused absence letter that can and should be customized for those of you missing school to attend conferences (check your school calendars). Don't bring this to me. This is for you and your school, if necessary.
Delegation Dinner!Jeopardy Edition: Answer: Cafe Bernardo on K! Question: Where will be having our delegation dinner this year during Sac conference! (note, this is the Reading Test #2 answer you'll need to complete #1 above!)
COMING UP:
October 30: Practice Bill Hearing Night (Mandatory); Conference preparation
November 6: BILL HEARING NIGHT! (At Sacramento City Hall; MANDATORY) and $260 payment deadline
November 9-11: Training & Elections Conference I - be at the Y at 3:30am!
December 15: Holiday Festival at the Y (all hands requested!)
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Delegation Bulletin #9: Bill Time
We're back to our regularly scheduled meeting time/location tomorrow -
6pm in the Board Room. Now that it's getting darker earlier (and in case
the weather ever cools down and/or rains), everyone should use the V
Street entrance rather than entering through the upper Y building and
going through the field in the dark. The street address for that
building is 1926 V Street. It is just east of the train tracks, between
19th and 21st Street.
We're all bill work, all the time until Bill Hearing Night on November 6.
Bill Sponsors and their groups should be able to complete this information at the end of this email by the time they arrive at the meeting tomorrow (or darn close!)
Calendar:
October 23: Regular Meeting - Bill Drafts & Supporting Materials due
October 30: Practice Bill Hearing Night (Mandatory); Conference preparation
November 6: BILL HEARING NIGHT! (At Sacramento City Hall; MANDATORY)
November 9-11: Training & Elections Conference I!
We're all bill work, all the time until Bill Hearing Night on November 6.
Bill Sponsors and their groups should be able to complete this information at the end of this email by the time they arrive at the meeting tomorrow (or darn close!)
Calendar:
October 23: Regular Meeting - Bill Drafts & Supporting Materials due
October 30: Practice Bill Hearing Night (Mandatory); Conference preparation
November 6: BILL HEARING NIGHT! (At Sacramento City Hall; MANDATORY)
November 9-11: Training & Elections Conference I!
Bill
Worksheet
Sponsor:
Group Members:
1.)
What is your bill’s subject?
2.) If
this legislation changes existing law, list the affected code and section
numbers and provide copies of the affected passages. (Hint: see your “where do
baby bills come from” worksheet) If it’s
a new law, in what code section should it live? Around what section?
3.)
What problem does this legislation solve?
4.)
Where did the idea come from?
5.)
Would the changes cost money to implement? How much and
for what?
6.) What
research have you conducted? (Include website addresses, names of publications,
etc)
7.)
Who would be affected by the changes and how?
8.) Where
could an interested person find out more about the issue (ie: are there any
outside interest groups researching this matter?)
9.) What
would opponents of this bill say? What
research would they rely on?
Who in your group will be:
(Note, if you have a small group, you may have the same people playing more than one role)
Arguing FOR the bill:
Arguing AGAINST the bill:
Lobbyists FOR the bill:
Lobbyists AGAINST the bill:
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Bulletin Bonus: Yes, we will meet this week!
First - we WILL be meeting this week. From now on, we'll be using the
V Street entrance for meetings, rather than going through the main Y
building and across the sports field. The V Street entrance address is
1926 V Street. If you have a laptop or tablet, bring it with you this
week. We'll be primarily working on bills.
Bill Sponsors:
Elected/Appointed Positions: You must complete
your application and email or call Christiana NO LATER THAN 8pm on
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 so she can approve your application.
Have a great week!
Bill Sponsors:
By the end of this coming Wednesday's meeting, you should be able to answer these three questions:
1.) What problem does your bill seek to solve and how?
2.) In which California state code would your bill live? Which section?
3.) To solve the problem, does your bill need to ADD a new section or does it need to AMEND, or REPEAL existing law?
By Wednesday, October 23, you should have a full draft of your bill and at least two sources of research FOR your bill and two sources AGAINST it.
By Wednesday, November 6, your bill will be about 90% complete for Bill Hearing Night.
The Kids Are Y Tasting & Benefit Auction - Volunteer EventFriday, October 18 will be the benefit Auction at the Masonic Temple Ballroom - located on J Street at 12st in downtown Sac. Plan to be there at 5:30pm wearing dark dress pants/skirt (at least knee-length), a white-collared shirt, and comfortable shoes.
Another Volunteer Event:
We need some volunteers to help pass out Holiday Festival fliers next Saturday, October 19 at the Midtown Craft Fair. We'll take sign-ups at this week's meeting.
Meeting Attendance Reminder:
If you're going to be late or absent, you need to contact Alberto BEFORE 6pm to let him know! Late fees are $1/minute towards the Pizza Fund for those who fail to call. :)
Mixed Bags - last of the last chances: If you still have Mixed Bag orders in your possession, they need to be at the YMCA by noon on Tuesday. Period. The end.
1.) What problem does your bill seek to solve and how?
2.) In which California state code would your bill live? Which section?
3.) To solve the problem, does your bill need to ADD a new section or does it need to AMEND, or REPEAL existing law?
By Wednesday, October 23, you should have a full draft of your bill and at least two sources of research FOR your bill and two sources AGAINST it.
By Wednesday, November 6, your bill will be about 90% complete for Bill Hearing Night.
The Kids Are Y Tasting & Benefit Auction - Volunteer EventFriday, October 18 will be the benefit Auction at the Masonic Temple Ballroom - located on J Street at 12st in downtown Sac. Plan to be there at 5:30pm wearing dark dress pants/skirt (at least knee-length), a white-collared shirt, and comfortable shoes.
Another Volunteer Event:
We need some volunteers to help pass out Holiday Festival fliers next Saturday, October 19 at the Midtown Craft Fair. We'll take sign-ups at this week's meeting.
Meeting Attendance Reminder:
If you're going to be late or absent, you need to contact Alberto BEFORE 6pm to let him know! Late fees are $1/minute towards the Pizza Fund for those who fail to call. :)
Mixed Bags - last of the last chances: If you still have Mixed Bag orders in your possession, they need to be at the YMCA by noon on Tuesday. Period. The end.
Have a great week!
Friday, October 11, 2013
Delegation Bulletin #8: Grab your calendars
Here's the 4-1-1:
MIXED BAGS
If you still have Mixed Bags orders - you need to have them to the YMCA today, Friday, or tomorrow, Saturday, or you can hand them to me on Sunday at Bill Boot Camp. If I don't have them by Sunday at the end of Bill Boot Camp, the order won't get processed.
BILL BOOT CAMP, SUNDAY
This Sunday, October 13, from 10-1pm. Bring pen/paper and, if you have it, a laptop for research. Everything you need to know to research and write your bill! And time to work on it, too. You can knock out most of what needs to get done in one day - Magic! NOTE: Enter the meeting room at 1926 V Street. The main Y building will not be open on Sunday morning. You can park along V Street as well. Call if you get lost: 508-3299
BILL HEARING NIGHT INVITEES
Bill Hearing Night will be November 6. We want to show off your hard work to the people who matter to you in your community. Start sending the names/addresses/emails of those we should invite.
PAYMENTS
Most everyone who applied for Y-Assist funds should have received a notice of their award. If you have not, let me know. For those with awards, divide the amount you need to pay by the remaining payments and that's the amount you should submit on payment days. If you need additional payment plan considerations, contact me ASAP.
ELECTED/APPOINTED LEADERSHIP
Reminder - the deadline to apply for leadership or run for office is October 17. Advisors will need to approve your nomination/application, so you need to let us know when you've completed your application. Instructions on how to access the application are in the FB group or I can email to you directly if you request. Info on positions and qualifications available in past bulletins.
HOLIDAY FESTIVALIn addition to Bill Hearing Night - we need to get moving on our Holiday Festival. The application and information about the event is here. I'm also looking for volunteers to attend the Midtown Arts Festival on October 19 to pass out info to vendors and fliers to shoppers.
CALENDAR:
October 13 (Sunday): Bill Boot Camp @ The Y - 10am to 1pm (Bill Development & Writing)
October 16: Meeting TBD
October 18: MANDATORY Volunteer activity at "The Kids Are Y Tasting & Benefit Auction," Masonic Temple Ballroom, downtown Sac.
October 23: Regular Meeting - Bill Drafts & Supporting Materials due
October 30: Practice Bill Hearing Night (Mandatory)
November 6: BILL HEARING NIGHT!
November 9-11: Training & Elections Conference I!
Like our page: https://www.facebook.com/SacramentoCentralDelegation
Join our group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SacramentoCentralDelegation/
Missed a bulletin: http://saccentraldelegation.blogspot.com/p/bulletins.html
Need a form: http://saccentraldelegation.blogspot.com/p/forms-and-downloads.html
MIXED BAGS
If you still have Mixed Bags orders - you need to have them to the YMCA today, Friday, or tomorrow, Saturday, or you can hand them to me on Sunday at Bill Boot Camp. If I don't have them by Sunday at the end of Bill Boot Camp, the order won't get processed.
BILL BOOT CAMP, SUNDAY
This Sunday, October 13, from 10-1pm. Bring pen/paper and, if you have it, a laptop for research. Everything you need to know to research and write your bill! And time to work on it, too. You can knock out most of what needs to get done in one day - Magic! NOTE: Enter the meeting room at 1926 V Street. The main Y building will not be open on Sunday morning. You can park along V Street as well. Call if you get lost: 508-3299
BILL HEARING NIGHT INVITEES
Bill Hearing Night will be November 6. We want to show off your hard work to the people who matter to you in your community. Start sending the names/addresses/emails of those we should invite.
PAYMENTS
Most everyone who applied for Y-Assist funds should have received a notice of their award. If you have not, let me know. For those with awards, divide the amount you need to pay by the remaining payments and that's the amount you should submit on payment days. If you need additional payment plan considerations, contact me ASAP.
ELECTED/APPOINTED LEADERSHIP
Reminder - the deadline to apply for leadership or run for office is October 17. Advisors will need to approve your nomination/application, so you need to let us know when you've completed your application. Instructions on how to access the application are in the FB group or I can email to you directly if you request. Info on positions and qualifications available in past bulletins.
HOLIDAY FESTIVALIn addition to Bill Hearing Night - we need to get moving on our Holiday Festival. The application and information about the event is here. I'm also looking for volunteers to attend the Midtown Arts Festival on October 19 to pass out info to vendors and fliers to shoppers.
CALENDAR:
October 13 (Sunday): Bill Boot Camp @ The Y - 10am to 1pm (Bill Development & Writing)
October 16: Meeting TBD
October 18: MANDATORY Volunteer activity at "The Kids Are Y Tasting & Benefit Auction," Masonic Temple Ballroom, downtown Sac.
October 23: Regular Meeting - Bill Drafts & Supporting Materials due
October 30: Practice Bill Hearing Night (Mandatory)
November 6: BILL HEARING NIGHT!
November 9-11: Training & Elections Conference I!
Like our page: https://www.facebook.com/SacramentoCentralDelegation
Join our group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SacramentoCentralDelegation/
Missed a bulletin: http://saccentraldelegation.blogspot.com/p/bulletins.html
Need a form: http://saccentraldelegation.blogspot.com/p/forms-and-downloads.html
Monday, October 7, 2013
Delegation Bulletin #7: Bill Boot Camp & Volunteering
You picked a sweatshirt design! Exciting! Well, the fun doesn't stop now
that we know what we'll be wearing at our first conference . . .
Here's what you need to know this week:
(Still waiting on a few folks!: http://goo.gl/o8y6qk)
Take a moment to officially sign-up for our Auction Volunteer event! http://goo.gl/wiYnzA
Here's what you need to know/do/remember:
1.) MIXED BAG SALES END THIS WEEK! Mixed Bag orders are due Wednesday. Who can beat Ariel's $600 in sales?
2.) This week's meeting: Bill Ideas - be thinking about them! Campaigns and applications; Bill Hearing Night (see #3)
3.) Bill Hearing Night will be November 6. We want to show off your hard work to the people who matter to you in your community. Please bring with you the names and addresses of people to invite to bill hearing night (your school principal? Your favorite teacher? Your student body president? Your parents?)
4.) Fundraising Letter Drafts: You can still submit one. Email it to me ASAP! (For info on the process, check out this link.
5.) PAYMENTS DUE: Another $260 payment is due on Wednesday.
6.) BILL BOOT CAMP: Will be held on SUNDAY due to popular demand. We'll meet Sunday, October 13 at 10am at the YMCA in the childcare room. Park/meet in the lower parking lot The building sign says "Child Development Center" We'll be there to meet you! More info at the meeting on Wednesday . . . .
7.) Deadlines approaching: Reminder - the deadline to apply for leadership or run for office is October 11. Advisors will need to approve your nomination/application. More info:
Elected or Appointed
8.) SCHEDULE NOTES:
October 9: Regular Meeting (Bill Ideas; Break into groups; Campaign discussions; Concession sales plans; Bill Hearing Night invites)
October 13 (Sunday): Bill Boot Camp @ The Y - 10am to 1pm (Bill Development & Writing)
October 16: NO Regular Meeting (Bill groups may wish to use this time to meet; the childcare room will be available for you if you want to meet)
October 18: MANDATORY Volunteer activity at "The Kids Are Y Tasting & Benefit Auction," Masonic Temple Ballroom, downtown Sac.
October 23: Regular Meeting - Bill Drafts & Supporting Materials due
October 30: Practice Bill Hearing Night (Mandatory)
November 6: BILL HEARING NIGHT!
Like our page
(Still waiting on a few folks!: http://goo.gl/o8y6qk)
Take a moment to officially sign-up for our Auction Volunteer event! http://goo.gl/wiYnzA
Here's what you need to know/do/remember:
1.) MIXED BAG SALES END THIS WEEK! Mixed Bag orders are due Wednesday. Who can beat Ariel's $600 in sales?
2.) This week's meeting: Bill Ideas - be thinking about them! Campaigns and applications; Bill Hearing Night (see #3)
3.) Bill Hearing Night will be November 6. We want to show off your hard work to the people who matter to you in your community. Please bring with you the names and addresses of people to invite to bill hearing night (your school principal? Your favorite teacher? Your student body president? Your parents?)
4.) Fundraising Letter Drafts: You can still submit one. Email it to me ASAP! (For info on the process, check out this link.
5.) PAYMENTS DUE: Another $260 payment is due on Wednesday.
6.) BILL BOOT CAMP: Will be held on SUNDAY due to popular demand. We'll meet Sunday, October 13 at 10am at the YMCA in the childcare room. Park/meet in the lower parking lot The building sign says "Child Development Center" We'll be there to meet you! More info at the meeting on Wednesday . . . .
7.) Deadlines approaching: Reminder - the deadline to apply for leadership or run for office is October 11. Advisors will need to approve your nomination/application. More info:
Elected or Appointed
8.) SCHEDULE NOTES:
October 9: Regular Meeting (Bill Ideas; Break into groups; Campaign discussions; Concession sales plans; Bill Hearing Night invites)
October 13 (Sunday): Bill Boot Camp @ The Y - 10am to 1pm (Bill Development & Writing)
October 16: NO Regular Meeting (Bill groups may wish to use this time to meet; the childcare room will be available for you if you want to meet)
October 18: MANDATORY Volunteer activity at "The Kids Are Y Tasting & Benefit Auction," Masonic Temple Ballroom, downtown Sac.
October 23: Regular Meeting - Bill Drafts & Supporting Materials due
October 30: Practice Bill Hearing Night (Mandatory)
November 6: BILL HEARING NIGHT!
Like our page
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Delegation Bulletin 6.5 - Reminders and A Schedule Change
We're meeting tomorrow night! See you all promptly at 6pm in our usual
meeting location. (Don't come hungry - we didn't get full participation
on our survey - sadness!)
First, Do this, right now, if you haven't yet: http://goo.gl/o8y6qk
Here's what you need to know/do/remember:
1.) MIXED BAG SALES EXTENDED 1 WEEK! Mixed Bag orders were due tomorrow, but we're giving you one more week to sell, sell, sell!
2.) Bill Ideas: please come prepared to talk about bill ideas tomorrow. Remember, www.rtumble.com is a great source of news about California policy and problems - but there are many other sources out there as well - some of which could be found through chats at school or around your dinner table. (Note: solving the Federal Government Shut-Down is probably not a great bill topic since its federal and we're more concerned with state problems.)
3.) Fundraising Letter Drafts Due: If you are interested in pursuing this idea, bring your drafts tomorrow for review. Hopefully, a few people have already proofread them for you. (For info on the process, check out this link: http://saccentraldelegation.blogspot.com/2011/10/y-bulletin-3-letter-writing-and-more.html
4.) Sweatshirt Designs: Bring 'em tomorrow! Check out the FB group for a few ideas Ariel created or to upload your own!
5.) PAYMENTS DUE: By tomorrow, you should have submitted a total of $360 in payments so far. If you applied for Y-Assist, you should have received notification from Mia of your new payment amount. Let me know if you applied but haven't heard from Mia yet.
6.) SCHEDULE CHANGE: Grab your planners - we're mixing it up. Here's your October schedule, it includes some changed dates for meetings:
October 2: Regular Meeting (Bill Ideas, Sweatshirt design, Appointed/Elected Positions)
October 9: Regular Meeting (Bill Ideas; Break into groups; Campaign discussions; Concession sales plans; Bill Hearing Night invites)
October 12 (Saturday): Bill Boot Camp @ The Y - 9am to 1pm (Bill Development & Writing)
October 16: NO Regular Meeting (Bill groups encouraged to use this time to meet)
October 18: MANDATORY Volunteer activity at "The Kids Are Y Tasting & Benefit Auction," Masonic Temple Ballroom, downtown Sac.
October 23: Regular Meeting - Bill Drafts due
October 30: Practice Bill Hearing Night (Mandatory)
November 6: BILL HEARING NIGHT!
7.) Wanna run for office? Wanna apply for a leadership position: review this links and come prepared to discuss your plans!
Elected: http://calymca.org/programs/model-legislature-court/advisor-manual/elected-leadership/
Appointed: http://calymca.org/programs/model-legislature-court/advisor-manual/mlc-appointed-leadership/
Like our page: https://www.facebook.com/SacramentoCentralDelegation
Join our group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SacramentoCentralDelegation/
Missed a bulletin: http://saccentraldelegation.blogspot.com/p/bulletins.html
Need a form: http://saccentraldelegation.blogspot.com/p/forms-and-downloads.html
First, Do this, right now, if you haven't yet: http://goo.gl/o8y6qk
Here's what you need to know/do/remember:
1.) MIXED BAG SALES EXTENDED 1 WEEK! Mixed Bag orders were due tomorrow, but we're giving you one more week to sell, sell, sell!
2.) Bill Ideas: please come prepared to talk about bill ideas tomorrow. Remember, www.rtumble.com is a great source of news about California policy and problems - but there are many other sources out there as well - some of which could be found through chats at school or around your dinner table. (Note: solving the Federal Government Shut-Down is probably not a great bill topic since its federal and we're more concerned with state problems.)
3.) Fundraising Letter Drafts Due: If you are interested in pursuing this idea, bring your drafts tomorrow for review. Hopefully, a few people have already proofread them for you. (For info on the process, check out this link: http://saccentraldelegation.blogspot.com/2011/10/y-bulletin-3-letter-writing-and-more.html
4.) Sweatshirt Designs: Bring 'em tomorrow! Check out the FB group for a few ideas Ariel created or to upload your own!
5.) PAYMENTS DUE: By tomorrow, you should have submitted a total of $360 in payments so far. If you applied for Y-Assist, you should have received notification from Mia of your new payment amount. Let me know if you applied but haven't heard from Mia yet.
6.) SCHEDULE CHANGE: Grab your planners - we're mixing it up. Here's your October schedule, it includes some changed dates for meetings:
October 2: Regular Meeting (Bill Ideas, Sweatshirt design, Appointed/Elected Positions)
October 9: Regular Meeting (Bill Ideas; Break into groups; Campaign discussions; Concession sales plans; Bill Hearing Night invites)
October 12 (Saturday): Bill Boot Camp @ The Y - 9am to 1pm (Bill Development & Writing)
October 16: NO Regular Meeting (Bill groups encouraged to use this time to meet)
October 18: MANDATORY Volunteer activity at "The Kids Are Y Tasting & Benefit Auction," Masonic Temple Ballroom, downtown Sac.
October 23: Regular Meeting - Bill Drafts due
October 30: Practice Bill Hearing Night (Mandatory)
November 6: BILL HEARING NIGHT!
7.) Wanna run for office? Wanna apply for a leadership position: review this links and come prepared to discuss your plans!
Elected: http://calymca.org/programs/model-legislature-court/advisor-manual/elected-leadership/
Appointed: http://calymca.org/programs/model-legislature-court/advisor-manual/mlc-appointed-leadership/
Like our page: https://www.facebook.com/SacramentoCentralDelegation
Join our group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SacramentoCentralDelegation/
Missed a bulletin: http://saccentraldelegation.blogspot.com/p/bulletins.html
Need a form: http://saccentraldelegation.blogspot.com/p/forms-and-downloads.html
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