2018-2019 Registration is Now Open!

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Registration for the new program year is now open! 

Here's what you need to know:

Step 1: Complete our online registration form found here: http://bit.ly/capcoreg2018

Step 2: Pay your initial $100 deposit via this link. NOTE: if the initial deposit presents a financial hardship, please indicate so on your online registration form. Return your completed Y-Assist and Individual Scholarship applications with supporting documents by the deadline indicated.

Step 3: Complete the paperwork packet and bring it with you to your first delegation meeting. 

Delegation enrollment is NOT confirmed until all three steps have been completed. 

Prospective first-year, senior El Dorado delegates: senior enrollment is currently limited to returning delegates. If you are interested in joining, please complete steps 1 and 3 but wait to pay your deposit.  If we determine there is space for first-year seniors, we will let you know and you can complete step 2 then. 

MEETING INFORMATION:

El Dorado Delegation meeting information:

First meeting: Thursday, August 16, 2018, 6:30pm, Oak Ridge High School, Room B3

Meetings: Every Thursday from 6:30-8:00pm

Location: Oak Ridge High School, 1120 Harvard Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

Lead Advisor: Derek Dolfie, derekdolfie@gmail.com

Gold Country Delegation meeting information:

First meeting: Thursday, August 23, 2018

Meetings: Every Thursday from 6:30-8:00pm

Location: Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Back building, 240 Mill Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945

Lead Advisor: MaryJane Huenergardt, mjdirect@gmail.com

Sacramento Central Delegation  meeting information:

First meeting - Returning Delegates Only: Wednesday, August 22, 2018, 6:30pm

First meeting - New and Returning Delegates: Wednesday September 5, 2018, 6:30pm

Meetings: Every Wednesday from 6:30-8:00pm

Location: Tahoe Park Community Center, 5959 8th Avenue, Sacramento 95820

Lead Advisor: Christiana Dominguez, christiana _dominguez@hotmail.com

Sac Central Delegation: Pre-Season Bulletin

Hello!

Welcome to the 2018-19 Youth & Government program year. We're happy to have all of our returners returning and looking forward to welcoming new delegates as well. Each week, you'll receive a bulletin chock full of important information for the coming week including deadline reminders, meeting information, and more. Make sure you look for and read this email (parents too!)

1. Meetings Start September 5! Our first meeting of the new year is next Wednesday, September 5, at 6:30pm at the Tahoe Park Community Center (5959 8th Avenue). Delegates should bring a notebook or paper, a pen, and whatever calendar or planner they use to keep organized. We'll play some games, provide an overview of our program, and discuss some calendar highlights for the coming year. 

2. Get to know the website. Did you know we have a website where you can find all past bulletins, forms and downloads, and a Capitol Coalition Calendar? It's true! It's the place to check first when you have basic questions about conference dates or are looking for copies of information distributed at meetings: http://saccentraldelegation.blogspot.com/

3. Community Service and Fundraiser Volunteer Sign-Ups. We've got several community service opportunities in September and October - which brings us to our first google form of the year! I know, I know, you're very excited, right? I know I am! Click here and let us know which days you are available to participate. Delegates who complete this form prior to our first meeting will be entered into a Starbucks gift card raffle.

4. Paperwork and Payments Due. Make sure to bring your completed paperwork packet to our meeting next week. Note that pages that must be returned are marked so on the bottom. Everything else marked "keep this" should be . . . kept! Also, the $100 initial deposit is also due next week. You can pay by check payable to "Sacramento Central YMCA" with the delegate name in the memo or online. We are also asking families to complete the automatic bank draft form found in your paper packet (pp 17-18) this year. It ensures timely payments and helps us keep administrative costs down. 

5. Y-Assist and Scholarship App. We have several forms of financial assistance available for delegate families. The first, and most important, are found in your paperwork packet (pp 19-24). Y-Assist is provided through our YMCA and the Individual Scholarship is provided by CalYMCA (the YMCA that coordinates our conferences). If you would like to apply for financial aid, please complete both application forms and submit them with the required supporting documents. (You only need one copy of your supporting documents. We will submit the Individual Scholarship to CalYMCA on your behalf.)   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. 

See you next week!

Helpful Links:

Missed a bulletin?

Need to make a payment?

Looking for forms or handouts?

Mark your calendars:

September 6, 2018: $100 Deposit Payment Due

September 9, 2018: Parking Lot Fundraiser, Sac Central YMCA

September 12, 2018: Parent Night Meeting 7:30pm

September 15, 2018: Delta Clean-Up, West Sac 9a-12pm

September 30, 2018: Capitol Coalition Field Day

October 13, 2018: Camp Capital City YMCA Fundraiser; Volunteer Sign-ups here.

November 9-11, 2018: Training & Elections Conference I, Fresno
January 19-21, 2019: Training & Elections Conference II, Fresno
February 14-18, 2019: 71st Model Legislature & Court, Sacramento

Fall Volunteer Sign-Ups Now Available!

Help our delegations achieve Delegation of Distinction this year! Sign up for our September and October volunteer and fundraising events today.

Click here to signup:  http://bit.ly/CapCoFallVolEvents

Questions? Contact your Lead Advisor for more information.

El Dorado Youth and Government Delegation Bulletin #2

This is what you need to know this week:

“Our shared values define us more than our differences. And acknowledging those shared values can see us through our challenges today if we have the wisdom to trust in them again." 

-Senator John McCain

Bring your printed your paper registration forms out to the meeting on Thursday.  Last chance to register!  

1.) Mandatory Parent Information Night: This Thursday, August 30th at 6:30pm in room B3 on Oak Ridge High School's campus is our first mandatory parent information night. We are requiring that at least one parent or adult family member attend this meeting to learn about the program's expectations, cost, and to answer any questions. We are still requiring parents of returning delegates to attend so your family has the most up-to-date information about the program. 

If no one from your family can attend the meeting, please send me an email and I will make a note.

2.) The Three Steps to Registration: Make sure that you are fully registered for our delegation for this year. All three of these steps need to be completed by this Thursday. Below are three steps that must all be completed for you to secure your spot:

1. Fill out the online form here;
2. Print out the paper forms sign them, and return them by this Thursday;
3. Pay your $100 deposit (if this is a financial hardship, please send me an email). Your deposit can be made online here or via check made out to "Sacramento Central YMCA"

We currently have 111 delegates registered! Our delegation's delegate slots are going fast, so make sure to get yourself or your delegate registered ASAP. 

3.) Capitol Coalition Field Day: The Youth & Government Capitol Coalition will
unite as one for a retreat at the Sacramento Central YMCA. CapCo Field Day will provide an opportunity to learn more about each other and Y&G, strengthen the Coalition, hone leadership skills, and bond with new friends!

When: Sunday, September 30, 2018, 10:00am-4pm
Where: Sacramento Central YMCA (2021 W Street, Sacramento, CA 95818)
Cost: $10 Due by Friday, September 24 to your delegation lead advisor; covers lunch and all activities! (Financial aid available; talk to your lead advisor if costs are a concern)

Please register here.

4.) Folsom Lake Cleanup:

It's time to sign up for our first delegation volunteer event of the year! This is part of what El Dorado Delegation does to achieve Delegation of Distinction status so it is important to sign up and show up. And yes, this event will be worth points.

In previous years, we have participated at clean-up events in West Sacramento, however, this year, we are participating in an event closer to home. There are two locations to choose from and space is going fast!

What: Folsom Lake Clean Up
When: Saturday, September 15, 2018 9:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Folsom Point or Beal's Point

There are two locations to choose from. The instructions to sign up for each are the same (see attached image).
Step one: click one of the links (for Folsom Point or Beal's Point)
Step two: click one of the available volunteer spots (they are all the same, just select one) and then scroll down and click "select"

Step three:  On the next page, click "under 18 years old" and enter your information. Choose "yes" for "signing up as part of a group" and select "Sacramento YMCA Y&G" from the drop down) (see the picture)
Step four: make sure to enter a valid email address for your parent/guardian. Click "submit"

Step five: MOST IMPORTANT: make sure that your parent/guardian checks their email and clicks through to the release language to confirm your spot. IF YOU DO NOT DO THIS, YOU WILL NOT BE SIGNED UP!

Helpful Links:
Missed a bulletin?

Need to make a payment?

Mark your calendars for these key events!

September 6, 2018: $100 Deposit Payment Due

September 15, 2018: Folsom Lake Cleanup

September 21, 2018: First Y&G Payment

September 30, 2018: Capitol Coalition Field Day
October 13, 2018: Camp Capital City Fundraiser

El Dorado Youth and Government Delegation Bulletin #1

“Be your own artist, and always be confident in what you're doing. If you're not going to be confident, you might as well not be doing it." 

-Aretha Franklin 

Have you registered online and printed your paper registration forms out? Due by this Thursday!  

1.) The Three Steps to Registration: Make sure that you are fully registered for our delegation for this year. All three of these steps need to be completed by this Thursday. Below are three steps that must all be completed for you to secure your spot:

1. Fill out the online form here;
2. Print out the paper forms sign them, and return them by this Thursday;
3. Pay your $100 deposit (if this is a financial hardship, please send me an email). Your deposit can be made online here or via check made out to "Sacramento Central YMCA"

Our delegation's delegate slots are going fast, so make sure to get yourself or your delegate registered ASAP. 

2.) Mandatory Parent Information Night: Thursday, August 30th at 6:30pm in room B3 on Oak Ridge High School's campus is our first mandatory parent information night. We are requiring that at least one parent or adult family member attend this meeting to learn about the program's expectations, cost, and to answer any questions. If no one from your family can attend the meeting, please send me an email and I will make a note.


3.) Capitol Coalition Field Day: The Youth & Government Capitol Coalition will
unite as one for a retreat at the Sacramento Central YMCA. CapCo Field Day will provide an opportunity to learn more about each other and Y&G, strengthen the Coalition, hone leadership skills, and bond with new friends!

When: Sunday, September 30, 2018, 10:00am-4pm
Where: Sacrament Central YMCA (2021 W Street, Sacramento, CA 95818)
Cost: $10 Due by Friday, September 24 to your delegation lead advisor; covers lunch and all activities! (Financial aid available; talk to your lead advisor if costs are a concern)

Please register here.

4.) Folsom Lake Cleanup:
It's time to sign up for our first delegation volunteer event of the year! This is part of what El Dorado Delegation does to achieve Delegation of Distinction status so it is important to sign up and show up. And yes, this event will be worth points.

In previous years, we have participated at clean-up events in West Sacramento, however, this year, we are participating in an event closer to home. There are two locations to choose from and space is going fast!

What: Folsom Lake Clean Up
When: Saturday, September 15, 2018 9:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Folsom Point or Beal's Point

There are two locations to choose from. The instructions to sign up for each are the same (see attached image).
Step one: click one of the links (for Folsom Point or Beal's Point)
Step two: click one of the available volunteer spots (they are all the same, just select one) and then scroll down and click "select"

Step three:  On the next page, click "under 18 years old" and enter your information. Choose "yes" for "signing up as part of a group" and select "Sacramento YMCA Y&G" from the drop down) (see the picture)
Step four: make sure to enter a valid email address for your parent/guardian. Click "submit"

Step five: MOST IMPORTANT: make sure that your parent/guardian checks their email and clicks through to the release language to confirm your spot. IF YOU DO NOT DO THIS, YOU WILL NOT BE SIGNED UP!

As always, thank you for reading and I will see you on Thursday!

Helpful Links:
Missed a bulletin?

Need to make a payment?

Mark your calendars for these key events!

September 6, 2018: $100 Deposit Payment Due

September 15, 2018: Folsom Lake Cleanup

September 21, 2018: First Y&G Payment

September 30, 2018: Capitol Coalition Field Day

October 13, 2018: Camp Capital City Fundraiser

Folsom Lake Clean-Up Day Instructions

It's time to sign up for our first delegation volunteer event of the year! This is part of what El Dorado Delegation does to achieve Delegation of Distinction status so it is important to sign up and show up!

In previous years, we have participated at clean-up events in West Sacramento, however, this year, we are participating in an event closer to home. #yay

There are two locations to choose from and space is going fast! Our goal is to fill up all remaining spots at both locations ASAP!

What: Folsom Lake Clean Up
When: Saturday, September 15, 2018 9:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Folsom Point or Beal's Point at Folsom Lake

There are two locations to choose from. The instructions to sign up for each are the same.

Step one: click one of these links for Folsom Point or Beal's Point
Step two: click one of the available volunteer spots (they are all the same, just select one) and then scroll down and click "select"
Step three:  On the next page, click "under 18 years old" and enter your information. Choose "yes" for "signing up as part of a group" and select "Sacramento YMCA Y&G" from the drop down) (see the picture)

Step four: make sure to enter a valid email address for your parent/guardian. Click "submit"
Step five: MOST IMPORTANT: make sure that your parent/guardian checks their email and clicks through to the release language to confirm your spot. IF YOU DO NOT DO THIS, YOU WILL NOT BE SIGNED UP! 

If you have any questions, contact Lead Advisor Derek Dolfie at derekdolfie@gmail.com

Thanks for volunteering!

El Dorado Youth and Government Delegation Summer Bulletin #2

This is a special "spring/summer edition" of the El Dorado Youth and Government Bulletin. I will not be sending these on a regular basis, but only when I think there are things that warrant your attention. 

Bulletin Info:

1.) Gold Country Half Marathon Volunteer Opportunity: The Gold Country Half Marathon is coming up soon on June 10th. I know the Y and G year is over, but if you want to help the delegation raise money for scholarships, help us by volunteering! Our delegation will receive money to provide financial aide to students who cannot afford the program for each aid station we fill. The race takes place in EDH, so you don’t have to go far. 

We only have 17 kids signed up and we need to get to 40. You can invite your friends, family, or anyone who might be interested in doing Y and G next year. Oh, and it will be worth points too! Volunteers will receive 4 points towards year.

To sign up or get more details, follow this link: http://bit.ly/GoldCountryHalf

2.) Recruit, Recruit, Recruit: This coming year we will have the majority of the delegation be graduating seniors. This means we need to try and recruit some 9th and 10th graders to join the program. If you know anyone who may be interested in the program, encourage them to join the program (especially if they are going to be in 9-10th grade!). 

Here is a link to the signup sheet for people who are interested in joining next year:

http://bit.ly/capcointerest 

3.) Register (or Pre-Register) to Vote: If you'll be 18 on or before June 5, make sure you register to vote by May 21. If you're 16 or 17, you can pre-register to vote and be ready to go when you hit 18!  Click here to register or pre-register today: https://registertovote.ca.gov/  #democracymustbelearnedbyeachgeneration

Want to share Y&G with incoming freshmen? Send them to our mailing list sign-up

It's not too late to support the Sacramento Central YMCA's Annual Campaign

Click here for the El Dorado Delegation

Click here for the Sacramento Central Delegation

El Dorado Youth and Government Delegation Summer Bulletin #1 (Yes, there is a Spring/Summer Bulletin)

This is a special "spring/summer edition" of the El Dorado Youth and Government Bulletin. I will not be sending these on a regular basis, but only when I think there are things that warrant your attention. 

Bulletin Info:

1.) Summer Internships: A number of you have asked me if I know of any summer internship opportunities. As of now, I only know of one so far. It is the California Latino Capitol Association Foundation (CLCAF) summer internship program.

Link:

http://www.clcafoundation.org/copy-of-about-us

The internship criteria is:

1. Student must be a high school junior or senior,

2. Be available to work 15-20 hours per week for the duration of the summer internship program,

3. Student must have an interest in public policy, government, or community service; and

4. Have good academic standing, with a minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 GPA scale.

If anyone else know of other summer internship programs, please let me know and I can send them out to the delegation.

2.) Recruit, Recruit, Recruit! This coming year we will have the majority of the delegation be graduating seniors. This means we need to try and recruit some 9th and 10th graders to join the program. If you know anyone who may be interested in the program, encourage them to join the program (especially if they are going to be in 9-10th grade!). 

Here is a link to the signup sheet for people who are interested in joining next year:
http://bit.ly/capcointerest 

3.) Gold Country Half Marathon Volunteer Opportunity: The Gold Country Half Marathon is coming up soon on June 10th. Volunteers will receive 4 points towards year and our delegation will receive money for each aid station we fill. Donuts and hot chocolate will be provided! Non-Eldo delegates welcome as well. 

To sign up or get more details, follow this link: http://bit.ly/GoldCountryHalf

As always, thank you for reading and I will talk to you soon!

Y&G Post-Season Bulletin #1: Elections Meeting March 28 at 6:30pm

Greetings! I hope the Y&G off-season is treating you well. Just a quick mini-bulletin with some important info:

1.) Thank you! Thank you everyone for the lovely flowers, card, and gift card you gave me on the night of the banquet. Rob and Robbie thank you as well for their chocolates and cards. We were touched by your thoughtfulness and generosity. ❤

2.) Elections Meeting March 28. Our annual elections meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 28 at 6:30pm at our usual meeting spot at the Tahoe Park Community Center. Read about the various officer positions here. There is no required filing or nomination process but you're expected to be at the meeting if you wish to run. Any offices that have no candidates at this meeting will be elected in the fall. All returning delegates are eligible to run for office. All current delegates (including graduating seniors) have a vote so make sure you exercise it!

3.) Pre-registration. Speaking of voting, did you know that 16 and 17 year olds can pre-register with the (real) Secretary of State and be ready to vote when they turn 18? It's true! Get ready to #democracy by pre-registering today! 

4.) Surveys - We need your feedback! Make sure to take a moment to complete our Coalition delegate survey. Your input helps us be better next year! (Note, this is a different survey from the one you did for CalYMCA.) 

5.) 71st ML/C Recruiting. It's never too early to talk to your friends about Y&G. If you know someone interested in joining Y&G, encourage them to join our mailing list: http://bit.ly/CapCoInterest  

6.) Annual Campaign Continues: It's not too late to make a donation to the Annual Campaign! We're still far from our goal but the effort continues. Reach out to friends and family and ask them to consider making a donation. Every single dollar counts and every single dollar goes straight to ensuring program access to Y&G and everything the YMCA provides to our community. 

Parent Corner

- Parents! Please complete the parent survey. We value your input on our program and want to hear your feedback. 

Thank you again for a great year, everyone. We'll see you on March 28. 

Best,

Christiana

916-508-3299

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The 70th Model Legislature & Court has just concluded, but next year will be here before you know it! Sign-up today for our mailing list and you'll be the first to know about summer social events, next year's meetings, and more. Just fill out this form and you'll be on your way: http://bit.ly/CapCoInterest

Also, you can mark your calendars now for next year's conference schedule:

• November 10-12, 2018: Training & Elections Conference I, Fresno, CA
• January 19-21, 2019: Training & Elections Conference II, Fresno, CA
• February 14-18, 2019: 71st Model Legislature & Court, Sacramento, CA

Thanks for a great year!