Last night we discussed how to write your personal fundraising letter. If you missed the meeting, you can find handouts here. Or feel free to use the online versions to cut and paste from (but remember, personalization is absolutely essential! No one loves a form letter!)
For more information, see last year's post that goes a bit more in-depth on the criteria list. (Scroll down)
Need help finding your elected officials? Try this link. And Google is always your friend, too.
Remember: draft letters and your list of target donors (with addresses!) are due next week. You can always email your advisors drafts early, though!
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Monday, September 10, 2012
Small-Dollar, On-Line Fundraiser
The journey of $1000 begins with the first $5, or $2, or even $1.
We've launched a page at Causes.com to raise our first $1000 for the year. Please share this link with your families, friends, and all around your community. Don't forget to share it on Facebook!
We've launched a page at Causes.com to raise our first $1000 for the year. Please share this link with your families, friends, and all around your community. Don't forget to share it on Facebook!
It all starts tonight!
Students love it. Parents love it. Colleges REALLY love it! The fun starts tonight! Youth & Government starts today, Monday, September 10 at 6:30p at the Sacramento YMCA (2021 W Street). It's a model legislature and court program for high school students. You're gonna love it. We promise. Bring your friends! The more students, the more fun!
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Find us on Facebook!
Don't forget to like our newly updated Facebook Page.
If you're a delegation member, make sure you join our Facebook Group for important updates. We'll post reminders and links to this site over there. Don't miss out!
2012-13 Program Year Starts September 10!
Welcome (or Welcome Back) to Youth & Government!
We'll hold our first meeting of the 2012-13 program year on Monday, September 10, 2012, at 6:30pm at the Sacramento YMCA (2021 W Street, Sacramento, CA 95818)
Come learn about the program's nuts and bolts and our exciting schedule of meetings and conferences - including our first Coalition Retreat. It's a Baby Bob to remember (what's that mean? come find out!)
The latest program policies, registration forms, and delegation information have been uploaded to Google Docs are are ready for your viewing pleasure. Check them out here.
Remember, the tabs at the top of the page are a handy reference guide to everything you need to know throughout the year.
See you on September 10.
We'll hold our first meeting of the 2012-13 program year on Monday, September 10, 2012, at 6:30pm at the Sacramento YMCA (2021 W Street, Sacramento, CA 95818)
Come learn about the program's nuts and bolts and our exciting schedule of meetings and conferences - including our first Coalition Retreat. It's a Baby Bob to remember (what's that mean? come find out!)
The latest program policies, registration forms, and delegation information have been uploaded to Google Docs are are ready for your viewing pleasure. Check them out here.
Remember, the tabs at the top of the page are a handy reference guide to everything you need to know throughout the year.
See you on September 10.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Meeting Schedule and Pre-conference Information
There will be NO meeting next Monday, January 30.
Our final, pre-conference meeting will be Monday, February 6. This meeting is MANDATORY. Delegates who do not attend will not be able to attend the conference.
(There will be no meeting on Monday, February 13 either as we will convene on Thursday, February 16 at the conference)
We will discuss the upcoming conference in more detail on February 6. But here's a preview of some things to remember:
1.) We will be guests of the Hyatt Regency Hotel from 11am February 16 (Thurs) through 10am February 20. (Mon). Delegates must be dropped off at the hotel by 11am on 2/16 IN SAC ATTIRE. They must be picked up from the hotel between 7am and 10am on 2/20.
2.) There will be 4 people in each room. Some rooms have one bed, some rooms have two beds. Please bring your sleeping bags to Sac conference. Some people will likely sleep on the floor. This is how it is.
3.) Plan to bring spending money to feed yourselves for most meals during the conference. Three meals will be provided: lunch on Thursday; dinner on Friday; and dinner on Sunday. All other meals are a delegate's responsibility. If this presents a financial hardship please contact me ASAP. We strongly encourage you to bring easy, non-perishable breakfast food with you (granola bars, instant oatmeal, bananas, applesauce, etc) since breakfast can be overpriced and hard to squeeze in during the morning rush to session.
4.) IMPORTANT NOTE: Though we will be staying in our home town, delegates (and their families) are encouraged to treat this as an out-of-town trip. What does that mean? That means delegates are absolutely prohibited from leaving the conference boundaries during the conference. Local friends may NOT visit with delegates during the conference. For all intents and purposes, we may as well be in Los Angeles or Paris.
5.) Delegates must be in Sac attire from 8am until 10pm everyday. If you have questions about the dress code, let me know. We'll go over everything one more time at our Feb 6 meeting. Ladies - watch those skirt lengths (knee-length means knee-length) and Gentlemen, you must have something covering your collared shirt and tie at all times.
And lastly - we would like to extend invitations to the annual VIP day where we show off the program to visiting supporters (and donors or would-be donors). If you received a donation from someone you think we should cultivate as a long-term delegation supporter, or if you think you know someone who may be able to help the delegation in the future through either monetary support or with our recruitment efforts, please let me know ASAP.
See you on February 6.
Our final, pre-conference meeting will be Monday, February 6. This meeting is MANDATORY. Delegates who do not attend will not be able to attend the conference.
(There will be no meeting on Monday, February 13 either as we will convene on Thursday, February 16 at the conference)
We will discuss the upcoming conference in more detail on February 6. But here's a preview of some things to remember:
1.) We will be guests of the Hyatt Regency Hotel from 11am February 16 (Thurs) through 10am February 20. (Mon). Delegates must be dropped off at the hotel by 11am on 2/16 IN SAC ATTIRE. They must be picked up from the hotel between 7am and 10am on 2/20.
2.) There will be 4 people in each room. Some rooms have one bed, some rooms have two beds. Please bring your sleeping bags to Sac conference. Some people will likely sleep on the floor. This is how it is.
3.) Plan to bring spending money to feed yourselves for most meals during the conference. Three meals will be provided: lunch on Thursday; dinner on Friday; and dinner on Sunday. All other meals are a delegate's responsibility. If this presents a financial hardship please contact me ASAP. We strongly encourage you to bring easy, non-perishable breakfast food with you (granola bars, instant oatmeal, bananas, applesauce, etc) since breakfast can be overpriced and hard to squeeze in during the morning rush to session.
4.) IMPORTANT NOTE: Though we will be staying in our home town, delegates (and their families) are encouraged to treat this as an out-of-town trip. What does that mean? That means delegates are absolutely prohibited from leaving the conference boundaries during the conference. Local friends may NOT visit with delegates during the conference. For all intents and purposes, we may as well be in Los Angeles or Paris.
5.) Delegates must be in Sac attire from 8am until 10pm everyday. If you have questions about the dress code, let me know. We'll go over everything one more time at our Feb 6 meeting. Ladies - watch those skirt lengths (knee-length means knee-length) and Gentlemen, you must have something covering your collared shirt and tie at all times.
And lastly - we would like to extend invitations to the annual VIP day where we show off the program to visiting supporters (and donors or would-be donors). If you received a donation from someone you think we should cultivate as a long-term delegation supporter, or if you think you know someone who may be able to help the delegation in the future through either monetary support or with our recruitment efforts, please let me know ASAP.
See you on February 6.
Friday, December 16, 2011
No Meeting on 12/19
I hope everyone made it through finals and college applications (or will have done so in the next few weeks!)
We won't meet this Monday (12/19). We also won't meet on 12/26 or 1/2.
Our next meeting will be Monday, January 9.
That will be a MANDATORY pre-conference meeting. We will leave for Bob II on Saturday, January 14 (yes, another 3:30am arrival time at the YMCA. Yes, even though the buses were late last time, we're still meeting that early).
Have a happy, safe, and festive holiday season.
Best,
-Your advising team
We won't meet this Monday (12/19). We also won't meet on 12/26 or 1/2.
Our next meeting will be Monday, January 9.
That will be a MANDATORY pre-conference meeting. We will leave for Bob II on Saturday, January 14 (yes, another 3:30am arrival time at the YMCA. Yes, even though the buses were late last time, we're still meeting that early).
Have a happy, safe, and festive holiday season.
Best,
-Your advising team
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Delegation Bulletin #7 Reminders, Applications, and Registration, Oh My!
1.) Elected and appointed leadership applications are online and due by
December 9. Let me know if you apply for a position - I need to know so
I can approve your application.
Appointed: https://docs.google.com/a/phoblographer.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dFNkamduRXhIc0dyNFM3X09DbjRVM0E6MA#gid=0
Elected: https://docs.google.com/a/phoblographer.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dHh5Z2VLT2k5VmU4MzBQdm9iTFpNVlE6MA#gid=0
Questions about the available roles? FIRST check past bulletins and the Delegation Website - then ask an advisor. Delegation website is here.
2.) Payments were due at yesterday's meeting. Only one delegate brought a payment. The rest of you have a second chance to turn in your payments on Wednesday. Please bring them to Bill Hearing Night.
3.) Don't forget to time your bill presentations and polish your talking points for tomorrow!
3.) Here's a recap of the reminders we reviewed yesterday:
Appointed: https://docs.google.com/a/phoblographer.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dFNkamduRXhIc0dyNFM3X09DbjRVM0E6MA#gid=0
Elected: https://docs.google.com/a/phoblographer.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dHh5Z2VLT2k5VmU4MzBQdm9iTFpNVlE6MA#gid=0
Questions about the available roles? FIRST check past bulletins and the Delegation Website - then ask an advisor. Delegation website is here.
2.) Payments were due at yesterday's meeting. Only one delegate brought a payment. The rest of you have a second chance to turn in your payments on Wednesday. Please bring them to Bill Hearing Night.
3.) Don't forget to time your bill presentations and polish your talking points for tomorrow!
3.) Here's a recap of the reminders we reviewed yesterday:
Bill Hearing Night
Reminders:
Date and Location
Bill Hearing Night is Wednesday, November 30 and will be
held in the Board Room (accessed via the lower parking lot)
Time
Delegates must arrive by 6pm. Parents and guests should be invited to
arrive at 6:30pm. Plan for the hearing to run until 8pm
Attendance
Attendance is MANDATORY
Attire
You MUST attend in Sac attire. This means professional
attire. Young men should wear a suit or
dress pants and a collared shirt, tie, and a blazer or a sweater (you must
having something covering your shirt, but not merely an overcoat). Don’t forget to wear dress shoes (no casual
shoes allowed). Young women should wear
a suit or dress, or a skirt (must be knee-length) or dress pants, with a dress
shirt or sweater (and also appropriate dress shoes). Young women must wear
hosiery with skirts and dress socks with pants (i.e. no bare legs or feet).
When in doubt “church attire” may be a useful term of guidance for you. If you
are unclear on Sac attire, contact your delegation or an advisor before the
meeting.
Preparation
Bill sponsors should be prepared to present their bills;
group members should have planned who will act in a supporting and an opposing
role. Successful bill groups will be
prepared with questions (supporting and challenging the bill) and answers which
evidence your hard work and research over the course of the last few months.
Voting
Parents and guests will vote on which bill the delegation
will carry to Sac conference. Our delegation is required to bring one bill. In
certain circumstances, we may be permitted to bring an additional bill.
After Bill Hearing
Night
The bill(s) chosen will need to be in their final form and
uploaded to the Y&G website by this Friday, December 2. Bill supplemental material will be due one
week later, on December 9. Bill sponsors
must be prepared to dedicate additional time outside of the meetings to meet
these deadlines. Sponsors unable to do so should withdraw their bills from consideration
before Wednesday.
Dec 5 – regular meeting
Dec 9 – Elected & Appointed Leadership
Applications due
Dec 12 – regular meeting
Dec 19 – regular meeting
Dec 26, Jan 2 – no meeting – Happy Holidays!
Jan 9 – MANDATORY meeting; Final $240 (or
your specified amount) payment deadline.
Jan 14-16 – Bob II. Note: this conference
runs Saturday through Monday.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Y&G Bulletin #6: Important changes to the calendar
1.) We made some important changes the the Delegation Calendar last
night. You can also pull it
up on line here.
There will be NO MEETING on Monday, November 21. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Monday, November 28 will be our practice bill hearing night. If you are a bill sponsor and holiday travels will keep you away through 11/28, make sure someone in your groups is prepared to present your bill.
WEDNESDAY, November 30 will be our Bill Hearing Night. Delegates need to arrive at 6pm for last-minute preparations, guests will be invited to arrive at 6:30. Our meeting will run until 8pm.
Bill Hearing Night is MANDATORY for all delegates. During Bill Hearing Night, bill groups will present their bills in a modified committee hearing format. At the end of all bill presentations, our guests (parents and whomever you would like to invite) will vote on which bill will proceed to the Sacramento conference and be presented on behalf of the delegation. Again, note that this event will take place on a WEDNESDAY night, not our normal meeting day.
We will email an invitation you can pass out to your friends, family, teachers, principal, sponsors, etc, in the next day or two.
2.) The first round of Mixed Bag orders are available for pick up at the Y. If you can't recall whether your order was in the first or second round, please contact Morgan at 916-452-9622.
3.) Role Selection: last night you filled out your Bob I survey and your program area preferences. If you change your mind about your rankings, please let me know by our next meeting. The best way to ensure you get what you want is to apply for a leadership role! Those applications will be available soon and I'll email you to let you know when they are online. Elected and appointed leadership applications are due by December 2. For more information on program areas and available positions, check out the delegate handbook here : http://calymca.org/mlc-delegates/
We'll see you again on November 28. Please keep checking email for updates and any additional changes.
There will be NO MEETING on Monday, November 21. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Monday, November 28 will be our practice bill hearing night. If you are a bill sponsor and holiday travels will keep you away through 11/28, make sure someone in your groups is prepared to present your bill.
WEDNESDAY, November 30 will be our Bill Hearing Night. Delegates need to arrive at 6pm for last-minute preparations, guests will be invited to arrive at 6:30. Our meeting will run until 8pm.
Bill Hearing Night is MANDATORY for all delegates. During Bill Hearing Night, bill groups will present their bills in a modified committee hearing format. At the end of all bill presentations, our guests (parents and whomever you would like to invite) will vote on which bill will proceed to the Sacramento conference and be presented on behalf of the delegation. Again, note that this event will take place on a WEDNESDAY night, not our normal meeting day.
We will email an invitation you can pass out to your friends, family, teachers, principal, sponsors, etc, in the next day or two.
2.) The first round of Mixed Bag orders are available for pick up at the Y. If you can't recall whether your order was in the first or second round, please contact Morgan at 916-452-9622.
3.) Role Selection: last night you filled out your Bob I survey and your program area preferences. If you change your mind about your rankings, please let me know by our next meeting. The best way to ensure you get what you want is to apply for a leadership role! Those applications will be available soon and I'll email you to let you know when they are online. Elected and appointed leadership applications are due by December 2. For more information on program areas and available positions, check out the delegate handbook here : http://calymca.org/mlc-delegates/
We'll see you again on November 28. Please keep checking email for updates and any additional changes.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
In case we haven't mentioned it....
Bill group work is due by 11:59pm tomorrow night - emailed to me - or
we'll proceed with our Monday meeting (and you'll have to answer to a
disappointed 19 month old in a cupcake costume)
I haven't received any questions from Bill sponsors so I assume everything is going well and I'll see lots of great work and bill language in my inbox by tomorrow night.
Bill sponsors: make sure you check the list of what is due: http://saccentraldelegation.blogspot.com/2011/10/bill-sponsorgroup-information-one-more.html
Delegates: check in with your bill sponsors and get them the information they need!
Parents: please check in with your delegates and ask them about their progress. There isn't much "homework" associated with Youth & Government, but the hour or so of outside research we need to prepare our legislation are very, very important to getting the most out of a program that everyone is working hard to remain a part of. Please remind them to refer to the delegation calendar and complete their tasks!
I look forward to seeing your bills and materials soon!
p.s. Don't forget that regardless of whether we meet on Monday, your payment is still due to the YMCA and all delegates' accounts must be current by November 1. Additional Mixed Bag orders and money are due by November 2.
p.p.s. Haven't sold many bags on your own? Worried about meeting your payment requirement in time to attend the first conference? There are MANY slots available on the schedule to sell Mixed Bags in the lobby of the YMCA - any time the Y is open. The weekends are busy with members coming and going through the lobby. Lots of potential sales! You should really sign up - why haven't you signed up?
I haven't received any questions from Bill sponsors so I assume everything is going well and I'll see lots of great work and bill language in my inbox by tomorrow night.
Bill sponsors: make sure you check the list of what is due: http://saccentraldelegation.blogspot.com/2011/10/bill-sponsorgroup-information-one-more.html
Delegates: check in with your bill sponsors and get them the information they need!
Parents: please check in with your delegates and ask them about their progress. There isn't much "homework" associated with Youth & Government, but the hour or so of outside research we need to prepare our legislation are very, very important to getting the most out of a program that everyone is working hard to remain a part of. Please remind them to refer to the delegation calendar and complete their tasks!
I look forward to seeing your bills and materials soon!
p.s. Don't forget that regardless of whether we meet on Monday, your payment is still due to the YMCA and all delegates' accounts must be current by November 1. Additional Mixed Bag orders and money are due by November 2.
p.p.s. Haven't sold many bags on your own? Worried about meeting your payment requirement in time to attend the first conference? There are MANY slots available on the schedule to sell Mixed Bags in the lobby of the YMCA - any time the Y is open. The weekends are busy with members coming and going through the lobby. Lots of potential sales! You should really sign up - why haven't you signed up?
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