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!) 

 

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!

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:

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:

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.

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!

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!


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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!


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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/

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Delegation Bulletin #6: The No-Meeting Edition

Here’s what you need to know this week – it’s a little long, but it’s valuable! I’m even going to tell you right up front that there are two reading tests in here, so, keep an eye out for them! (hint hint, siren sound, red light, flashing neon)

1)  No regular meeting on Wednesday!

2) I’m expecting to see Rose, Maret, Jordyn, Chloe, Holly, Bailey, Ariel, Shyanne, Tony, and Calvin on the bus to Baby Bob on Friday. If you need a packing list, it's available at the "Forms" section at the blog. Key items: sleeping bag, WARM CLOTHES, and a flashlight (that's not your cell phone). If for any reason you are unable to attend you need to call Christiana directly to tell her.

Please be at the Sac YMCA at 4:30 on Friday for departure. (We will also be stopping in El Dorado Hills at Oak Ridge High to pick up our sister delegation and continuing on from there)

We will depart Bear Valley at 11am on Sunday and expect to be back at the YMCA by 1pm.

3) Mixed Bags Sales continue! You have until October 2 to sell all that you can! Remember, you do *not* need to collect sales tax because it is included in the listed price of each item. Nearly 50% of each item you sell will be credited towards your program fees.

4) You have a wee bit of homework this week to prepare for our next regular meeting on October 2:

- Bill ideas: remember when we talked about where bill ideas come from? Take a moment each day to check out the headlines in the paper. Try Rough & Tumble – rtumble.com – a great run down of what’s big news in California each day. Think about challenges that might be facing your neighborhood or your school. What would you like to see changed? Bring an idea with you to the October 2 meeting.

- Fundraising letters: If you’re interested in trying your hand at a personal fundraising letter, bring your first draft to the meeting on October 2. Remember: your letter should be proofread by at least two people and needs to be approved by Christiana before you mail it out! (Click here for fundraising letter tips: http://saccentraldelegation.blogspot.com/2011/10/y-bulletin-3-letter-writing-and-more.html#more)

- We’ll spend a few more minutes discussing elected and appointed leadership opportunities. Check out this list of options available to you and if you’re considering a run or applying, come ready to talk about your plans! Elected leadership info is here : http://calymca.org/programs/model-legislature-court/advisor-manual/elected-leadership/  Appointed leadership info is here: http://calymca.org/programs/model-legislature-court/advisor-manual/mlc-appointed-leadership/

- Still reading? Reply to this email with “Of course I’m still reading” so I know.

5) Sweatshirt design ideas are due on October 2 too! You can submit them early and I’ll post them to the blog and FB group (or you can post to FB yourself) .

6) By October 2, everyone should have submitted $360 in total payments. The next $260 payment is due by October 12 (so by October 12, you should have submitted $620 in total payments) (If you have applied for Y-Assist you should be finding out your award and amended payment plan soon – so be on the lookout for that information.)

7) Bill Boot Camp is coming! What’s Bill Bootcamp? A special Saturday meeting during which we knock out most of the bill writing process. We’ll walk you through research and drafting. And there will be pizza. Maybe a movie. It’ll be fun, you’ll like it. This year’s Bill Boot Camp is planned for Saturday, October 12. If you are unable to attend that day, let me know ASAP, otherwise, we’ll expect to see you. Boot Camp is expected to run from 9 to 1 (with optional movie after).

8) One more survey document! Yes, you’ve submitted some of this info to us already. But do your data-entry-weary advisors a favor and just type it into this form so it organizes itself. We’ll be so grateful that if we get 100% participation before FRIDAY, September 27, we’ll buy y’all dinner for the October 2 meeting. We expect it will take you about 5-10 minutes to complete. Piece of cake, right? Click here: http://goo.gl/o8y6qk

Upcoming Events:
Oct 2: Mixed Bags sales due
October 9: Payment due date
Oct 18: The Kids Are Y Tasting & Benefit Auction
Nov 6: Bill Hearing Night
Dec 15: Holiday Art, Craft, & Gift Festival

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Delegation Bulletin #5: College, Camping, and Cash

Happy Friday! Here's the news:

MEETING SCHEDULE
- Remember, NO regular meeting next week. Regular meetings resume Wednesday, October 2 at 6pm at which time your Mixed Bags Designs orders will be due. Didn't get a catalog? Let me know!

MIXED BAGS- As mentioned above, we're now in the midst of our annual Mixed Bags sale. You do NOT need to collect sales tax on the items you sell. If you have any questions at all about this fundraiser, let me know.

BABY BOB
- I'm expecting the following people to be at the YMCA next Friday, September 27, at 3:45pm to depart for our weekend away at Bear Valley Y Camp (packing list is here): Rose, Maret, Jordyn, Chloe, Holly, Bailey, Ariel, Shyanne, Tony, and Calvin.  Don't see your name but wanting to (or expecting to) go? Email me ASAP!

COLLEGE APP WORKSHOP
- This coming Sunday, September 22, we'll hold a College Application Workshop from 10am-2pm in our usual meeting location at the YMCA. Here's the flyer. This event is free for you and any friends who might be interested. I'm expecting to see: Alberto, Anna, Alex, Karen, Tony, Sam, and Max. If you're bringing friends or if you're coming but don't see your name listed, please let me know ASAP! If you are coming, and you have a copy of your transcript handy, bring it along. If not, don't sweat it. Do bring paper and a pen, though.

PAYMENTS
- Payments: Last week was a payment deadline that most of you missed. That's okay! But let's not start a trend. Refer to the payment policy you all signed with the list of payment due dates. Please add them to your calendar. If you didn't bring a payment last week, please bring your $260 payment either to the Y when you come for Baby Bob and submit to the front desk, or to our meeting on October 2. Here's the payment schedule:
August 28 - $100
Sept 19 - $260
Oct 9 - $260
Nov 6 - $260
Dec 4 -$260
Jan 8 - $260

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
-Registration: here's your reading test for the week! Click here and go register yourself for our first conference of the year! You can create a log in or use your FB account (if you have one). Select "Training & Elections Conference I" and on the next screen put a "1" in the box next to "Delegate Registration. Enter your info as requested. And select "Sacramento Central" from the drop-down selection menu of delegations.  Ready? GO! https://app.reggo.org/calymca

Upcoming Events:

Oct 2: Mixed Bags sales due
October 9: Payment due date
Oct 18: The Kids Are Y Tasting & Benefit Auction
Nov 6: Bill Hearing Night
Dec 15: Holiday Art, Craft, & Gift Festival

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Delegation Bulletin Bonus! Reminders before Wednesday‏

A quick Monday check-in!

- We won't be meeting next week (9/25) and have a lot of important information to discuss this week, so plan on meeting from 6p-7:30p this week. We'll need all of our time, so please arrive early enough to be in the room by 6p!

- Did you get that Baby Bob payment in? Your absolute-last-chance-we-mean-it to get your payment in has been extended to this week's meeting. If we don't have your $60 payment at 6pm on Wed, Sept 18, you won't be able to attend.

- This coming Sunday, September 22, we'll hold a College Application Workshop from 10am-2pm in our usual meeting location at the YMCA. Here's the flyer! This event is free for you and any friends who might be interested. But I need you to RSVP by Friday so we can plan for the right number of people!

- Treats for all delegates who confirm receiving emails and reading them carefully by replying to Christiana with the words "READ IT" in the subject line.

Upcoming Events:
Sept 18-Oct 2: Mixed Bags fundraising sale
Sept 27-29: Baby Bob!
Oct 18: The Kids Are Y Tasting & Benefit Auction
Nov 6: Bill Hearing Night
Dec 15: Holiday Art, Craft, & Gift Festival





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Delegation Bulletin #4: Camping, Money, Fun‏

A few quick highlights this week:

1.) Baby Bob payments should've been turned in by today to the Y. Did you forget? Don't panic. Drop off your payment at the Sacramento YMCA before Monday - 2021 W Street.$60 guarantees your spot. (email me if you have financial concerns). I've attached the flyer to this email!

2.) Next week we'll be focusing on fundraising: what events are planned, what are your ideas, and a chance to learn some real-world skills that will help you beyond Y&G!

3.) We need your t-shirt ideas for Baby Bob ASAP!  And your sweatshirt ideas for the delegation sweatshirt for the year are due next week. We'll be choosing between dark heather gray, hunter green, or sand colored sweatshirts for the year.

4.) Our college prep workshop will be Sunday, Sept 22 - look for more details on Monday!

5.) Our Holiday Festival is a GO! Attached is the letter for possible artists or vendors to participate. Do you know any? Help us spread the word!

6.) Join our FB group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/SacramentoCentralDelegation/

Upcoming Events:
Sept 11: Fall Retreat Payment Deadline
Sept 18-Oct 2: Mixed Bags fundraising sale
Oct 18: The Kids Are Y Tasting & Benefit Auction
Nov 6: Bill Hearing Night
Dec 15: Holiday Art, Craft, & Gift Festival

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