Y&G CapCo Combined Bulletin #8: Homestretch for Bills; Mandatory Meetings Ahead

Take four minutes to read this because #knowledgeispower

(Parents, please ask your delegates if they have read the bulletin. If not, encourage them to do so. Too many delegates are missing application deadlines and other important information each week, despite that information having been provided repeatedly and across many channels)

Social Responsibility ProjectAs was mentioned at this week's meeting, Y&G will be partnering with Operation: Care and Comfort to provide care packages for homeless veterans in Fresno and troops overseas. Our Coalition has been assigned two categories of donations

1.) Sacramento Central: ENTERTAINMENT: Suggested items to bring are pens, pencils, blank writing cards, playing cards, comic books, and AAA and AA batteries.

2.) El Dorado: TOILETRIES: Suggested items to bring are gel deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and q-tips. (1 pt for delegates who bring items for the box)

Each delegation has a box in which to collect donations. Please bring your donations to this week's meeting. 

Bill Development:

By this week's meetings, all bill groups (from both delegations) should have done the following:

1) Have a copy of this bill worksheet and their bill language (template here) in the appropriate shared drive: (Sac Central info goes here. El Dorado information goes here.) Many groups have done one or both already. Make sure an EDITABLE version of the docs is there (So if it's a pdf currently, you need to add another copy that can be edited by an advisor).

***Email me if you need help uploading a file to either of these drives or help on making a copy of the bill worksheet or bill template to use for your group's work***

2) For El Dorado delegates: If you submitted your bill language already, you should be prepared to do a practice bill presentation next week.  That means at least the author/sponsor speech is at least to rough-draft state and ready to be presented. If you have not yet submitted your draft language, here are some resources that can help: here is a video tutorial explaining the parts of a bill. The trickiest part of your bill language is figuring out what section of existing law you are amending or repealing or where you should add a new section.  Here is a video tutorial on how to figure out where you bill would live in statute.

3) For Sacramento delegates: all members of your group must be ready to present their speeches this week.

Limited time to apply for re-opened leadership positionsApplications for legislative and department of finance committee chairs have been re-opened through this coming Sunday, October 23.  Applications are accessed via your Reggo profile. Here are the instructions for accessing the application in Reggo. Here is information on all elected/appointed leadership opportunities and program areas within Y&G.

SAC CENTRAL Delegation Information: 

October 26 is a mandatory pre-conference meeting. Our meeting will start at 6pm and run until 8pm. We will spend the first 90 minutes on bill work. 

All parents are welcome to attend from 7:30-8pm for our conference information review (new delegate parents are strongly encouraged to attend for this portion of the meeting).

Bill Hearing Night (MANDATORY): Wednesday, November 2, Sacramento Historic City Hall (915 I Street). You can find the Facebook event listing here. (Don't forget to "like" our page while you're there!)

EL DORADO Delegation Information:

Attendance: There are 104 people in the delegation. Only about 79 are attending each week. Were is everyone else? Delegates who fail to attend our two upcoming mandatory meetings may jeopardize their ability to attend the first conference.

Special Resources Advisors: Our delegation benefits from an amazing advising team who bring a host of talent and experience to their jobs. This year, we're working on establishing Special Resource Advisors who will work with various delegation leadership officers and delegates on program work throughout the year. Here are the Special Resource Advisor Assignments for the year so far. They are here for you! If you're a delegation officer, check out the list and make sure to introduce yourself to the Special Resource Advisor in your area next week.

Halloween Costume Contest: The tradition continues! For this week's meeting (Oct 27) come in your Halloween best. You'll get the usual 2 points for attending the meeting, plus a bonus if you come in costume!

November 3 - Mandatory Pre-Conference Meeting: We'll review all the information you need to know to have a successful conference. Those in attendance will earn 5 points. Those who do not attend and who do not let the Lead Advisor know in advance that they will not attend risk not being able to go to the first conference. If you have a conflict that night, contact Christiana ASAP.  All parents are welcome. Parents of new delegates are encouraged to attend from 8:30-9pm for the presentation of our conference information.

Bill Hearing Night Mandatory: We'll convene our bill hearing night at the Oak Ridge Theater on November 10. Points: 10 for delegate attendance IN Sac attire. Bonus 2 points for bringing a family member/parent (Sibling inside a delegation doesn't count as a family member. However, siblings can count the same family member guest). You can find the Facebook event listing here.  (Don't forget to "like" our page while you're there!)

Meeting attendance/on-time arrival points: Delegates earn 2 points for each meeting they attend IF they arrive on time and are in their seats and ready to work by 7pm. Think about how long it takes to check in? Don't arrive at 7pm and expect to earn full points. Meetings START at 7pm. Consider arriving by 6:45 to ensure you get your full points.  Leaving early also results in a points-deduction.

Points: We now award points for meeting attendance, conference registration, and other activities. Points affect your ability to select the program area of your choosing. More points = higher chance you get your first choice.  Don't leave points on the table!

Public Service Announcement: Monday, October 24 is the final day to register in order to vote in the November 8 election. Is everyone you know who is over 18 registered? If not, send them this link: http://registertovote.ca.gov/

Missed a bulletin?
Need to make a payment?
Mark your calendars for these key events!

October 26, 2016: Sacramento Central Mandatory Pre-Con Meeting

October 29, 2016: Capitol Coalition Field Day (El Do 3 pts)

>November 2, 2016: Sacramento Central Bill Hearing Night

November 3, 2016: El Dorado Mandatory Pre-Con Meeting (El Do 5 pts)November 9/10: $400 Payment Deadline (El Do 3 pts)

November 10, 2016: El Dorado Bill Hearing Night  (10 pts + 2 pts)
November 11-13, 2016 (Fresno) Training & Election Conference I (19 pts)

>December 4, 2016: Volunteer Opportunity: California International Marathon Aid Station (sign-ups open in November) (El Do 8 pts for attending)
January 14-16, 2017 (Fresno) Training & Election Conference II
February 16-20, 2017 (Sacramento) Model Legislature & Court

Y&G CapCo Combined Delegation Bulletin #7: A party, some bills, and some REALLY important dates

Some stuff for everyone, some stuff for each delegation - give it a read and stay informed!

Public Service Announcement: Monday, October 24 is the final day to register in order to vote in the November 8 election. Is everyone you know who is over 18 registered? If not, send them this link: http://registertovote.ca.gov/

Last Chance to Sign Up For Our Halloween-Themed Field Day

Join us on October 29 for a day at the park with delegates from the El Dorado and Sacramento Central delegations. Location is TBD, but it will take place at a park in El Dorado Hills this year, Sac Central - we'll set up some carpools! We'll eat, we'll play, we'll get to know each other. It's going to be a great day! (El Dorado Delegates earn 3 points for attending!) #costumeparty #fun  If you previously RSVPed for the old date and now need to change your status, just register again at the link below.

DEADLINE: To attend, you must RSVP by next Thursday, October 20: http://bit.ly/CapCoFieldDay2016 and bring your $10 to this week's meeting. We're doing this event in El Dorado HIlls this year, so we really expect a high turnout from El Dorado delegates!

Note that attendance at this event also assists both delegations' Delegation of Distinction applications.

Bill Development:

BILLS! By next week bill groups should:

1) have a draft of this bill worksheet and

2) have a draft of their actual bill language that they email to Christiana by 11:59pm on Wed Oct 19. Here is a template for your bill. You can download or save a copy of this and edit it. Here is a video tutorial explaining the parts of a bill. The trickiest part of your bill language is figuring out what section of existing law you are amending or repealing or where you should add a new section.  Here is a video tutorial on how to figure out where you bill would live in statute.

3) have assigned roles to each member of their bill group (who will give the sponsor speech, who will lobby for, who will lobby against, etc)

4) have a sponsor/author prepared to give a 1 minute mini-speech on the problem their bill solves and how, and why they chose to address this problem.

El Dorado Note: Every member of bill groups in which the author submits a draft worksheet and draft language to Christiana by 11:59pm on Wed, Oct 19 (El Do) will receive 2 points for each document. That's a possible 4 bonus points on the line for each member of a group!

SAC CENTRAL Delegation Information: 

Special meeting times for October 19 and October 26: It's a sprint to Bill Hearing Night for us! To make sure we are prepared for Bill Hearing Night on November 2, our next two meetings will start at 6pm and conclude at 8pm (in other words, we'll have 2 hours meetings). These are the only long meetings we anticipate needing this year. It is ESSENTIAL that delegates carve out the extra time to make sure we complete the bill drafting process and have our presentations ready for Bill Hearing Night. Contact your Lead Advisor if you have a conflict (after you figure out whether you can avoid having a conflict). Note also that October 26 is a mandatory pre-conference meeting. All parents are welcome. Parents of new delegates are strongly encourage to attend from 7:30-8pm for our conference information review.

Save the Date! Bill Hearing Night: Wednesday, November 2, Sacramento Historic City Hall (915 I Street). You can find the Facebook event listing here. (Don't forget to "like" our page while you're there!)

EL DORADO Delegation Information:

While we expect you to attend each meeting, there are several meetings throughout the year that are mandatory. The first two mandatory meetings are coming up.

November 3 - Mandatory Pre-Conference Meeting: We'll review all the information you need to know to have a successful conference. Those in attendance will earn 5 points. Those who do not attend and who do not let the Lead Advisor know in advance that they will not attend risk not being able to go to the first conference. If you have a conflict that night, contact Christiana ASAP.  All parents are welcome. Parents of new delegates are encouraged to attend from 8:30-9pm for the presentation of our conference information.

Bill Hearing Night Mandatory: NEW DATE! We'll convene our bill hearing night at the Oak Ridge Theater on November 10. Points: 10 for delegate attendance IN Sac attire. Bonus 2 points for bringing a family member/parent (Sibling inside a delegation doesn't count as a family member. However, siblings can count the same family member guest). You can find the Facebook event listing here.  (Don't forget to "like" our page while you're there!)

Meeting attendance/on-time arrival points: Delegates earn 2 points for each meeting they attend IF they arrive on time and are in their seats and ready to work by 7pm. Think about how long it takes to check in? Don't arrive at 7pm and expect to earn full points. Meetings START at 7pm. Consider arriving by 6:45 to ensure you get your full points.  Leaving early also results in a points-deduction.

Points: We now award points for meeting attendance, conference registration, and other activities. Points affect your ability to select the program area of your choosing. More points = higher chance you get your first choice.  Don't leave points on the table!

Missed a bulletin?
Need to make a payment?
Mark your calendars for these key events!

October 26, 2016: Sacramento Central Mandatory Pre-Con Meeting

October 29, 2016: Capitol Coalition Field Day (El Do 3 pts)

November 2, 2016: Sacramento Central Bill Hearing Night

November 3, 2016: El Dorado Mandatory Pre-Con Meeting (El Do 5 pts)November 9/10: $400 Payment Deadline (El Do 3 pts)

November 10, 2016: El Dorado Bill Hearing Night  (10 pts + 2 pts)
November 11-13, 2016 (Fresno) Training & Election Conference I (19 pts)

December 4, 2016: Volunteer Opportunity: California International Marathon Aid Station (sign-ups open in November) (El Do 8 pts for attending)
January 14-16, 2017 (Fresno) Training & Election Conference II
February 16-20, 2017 (Sacramento) Model Legislature & Court

Y&G CapCo Combined Delegation Bulletin #6: Leadership Apps; Back To Bill Work

Here's what savvy delegates will know for the week ahead:

Capitol Coalition Halloween Field Day/Costume Contest/Party/Event formerly known as "Baby Bob:

Join us on October 29 for a day at the park with delegates from the El Dorado and Sacramento Central delegations. Location is TBD, but it will take place at a park in El Dorado Hills this year, Sac Central - we'll set up some carpools! We'll eat, we'll play, we'll get to know each other. It's going to be a great day! (El Dorado Delegates earn 3 points for attending!) #costumeparty #fun  If you previously RSVPed for the old date and now need to change your status, just register again at the link below.

To attend, you must RSVP and there is a $10 fee to cover lunch and event supplies: http://bit.ly/CapCoFieldDay2016 Please bring your $10 to this week's meeting. 

Payment Deadline This Week:

There is a payment due by this week's meeting. You can make a payment online today or bring a check payable to "Sacramento YMCA" with your name and "Y&G" in the memo line. (El Dorado Delegates, 3 points for on-time payment)

Leadership Applications:

Youth & Government has leadership opportunities aplenty! Take a chance toss your hat in the ring for elected or appointed office. Not only is it a cool thing to do, but holding a leadership position guarantees your spot in the program area of your choice! Here are the instructions for finding the leadership applications (they are in your Reggo). And here is a list of all program areas and their elected/appointed leadership positions!

PLEASE NOTE: The deadline for approved leadership forms is October 13. That means YOUR DEADLINE to complete your leadership application is TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11 at 11:59pm. If you submit an application beyond the deadline it may not be approved in time and you may not be able to run/apply for your desired position. TAKE NOTE OF THE DUE DATE: OCTOBER 11.

Bill Development:

By this week's meeting, if you want to author a bill you should have information written on this this bill worksheet showing that you have done some research into your idea. Want a recap of initial bill research tips? Check out this video.  For more tips - check out this doc.  #noresearchnobill Also, if you want to author a bill you must also either be willing to serve in the Legislature to sponsor it at Sac Conference or have a person already designated who would carry the bill.

SAC CENTRAL: 

This coming Saturday, October 8, is the Tahoe Park Clean-Up Day. PLEASE do your best to attend. RSVP here.  Since Tahoe Park is our home, we should do our best to help keep it beautiful! 

EL DORADO:

Bill Hearing Night: NEW DATE! We'll convene our bill hearing night at the Oak Ridge Theater on November 10. Points: 10 for delegate attendance IN Sac attire. Bonus 2 points for bringing a family member/parent (doesn't count if it's a sibling in the delegation already).

Meeting attendance/on-time arrival points: Delegates earn 2 points for each meeting they attend IF they arrive on time and are in their seats and ready to work by 7pm. Think about how long it takes to check in? Don't arrive at 7pm and expect to earn full points. Meetings START at 7pm. Consider arriving by 6:45 to ensure you get your full points.  Leaving early also results in a points-deduction.

Points: We now award points for meeting attendance, conference registration, and other activities. Points affect your ability to select the program area of your choosing.  Don't leave points on the table!

Upcoming Points:

Payment by 10/14 at 11:59pm (includes post-meeting grace period): 3 points

Meeting 10/13, 20, 27 - 2 pts (ontime)

CapCo Field Day - 3 points

Pre-Conference Meeting 11/3 - 5 points

Bill Hearing Night 11/10 - 10 points (bonus 2 for bringing family member)

Payment by 11/11 at 11:59pm (includes post-meeting grace period): 3 points

T&EI: 19 points

Mark your calendars with these key events!

October 8: Tahoe Park Clean Up (SacC)

October 9: YMCA Parking Lot Fundraiser (SacC)

October 12/13: $400 Payment Deadline

October 26, 2016: Sacramento Central Mandatory Pre-Con Meeting

October 29, 2016: Capitol Coalition Field Day 

November 2, 2016: Sacramento Central Bill Hearing Night

November 3, 2016: El Dorado Mandatory Pre-Con Meeting

November 10, 2016: El Dorado Bill Hearing Night (NOTE DATE CHANGE)
November 11-13, 2016 (Fresno) Training & Election Conference I

December 4, 2016: Volunteer Opportunity: California International Marathon Aid Station (sign-ups open in November)
January 14-16, 2017 (Fresno) Training & Election Conference II
February 16-20, 2017 (Sacramento) Model Legislature & Court

Y&G CapCo Combined Delegation Bulletin #5: Sweatshirts, Mixed Bags, & Money

Here's what you need to know this week:

Sweatshirt designs

Our coalition sweatshirts this year will be white. Both delegations will choose their sweatshirt design at this week's meetings. Printing will be done in ONE color (only). You pick the design for the front of the shirt. The back of the shirt will feature the Y logo and our Coalition logo in the shoulder area. You have the option of an additional design or words (subject to approval) in the center below the two logos. All designs must be Y-appropriate and either digitally available for the printer or drawn on paper in a format/manner the printer can turn into a printed image. 

Mixed Bags Orders

If you have collected Mixed Bags Orders, you MUST return them to your delegation meeting this week (with payments for orders). If you have any questions, contact your Lead Advisor. 

Capitol Coalition Halloween Party/Field Day RSVP:

Join us on October 29 for a day at the park with delegates from the El Dorado and Sacramento Central delegations. Location is TBD, but it will take place at a park in El Dorado Hills this year, Sac Central - we'll set up some carpools! We'll eat, we'll play, we'll get to know each other. It's going to be a great day! (El Dorado Delegates earn 3 points for attending!)

To attend, you must RSVP and there is a $10 fee to cover lunch and event supplies: http://bit.ly/CapCoFieldDay2016 Please bring your $10 to this week's meeting. 

Payment Deadline:

Thirty people are late with payments. If you have not yet made the $300 payment due on September 14/15, please make a payment online today.  The next $300 payment is due by October 12 (Sac Central)/13 (El Dorado).

Y-Assist Financial Assistance, Individual Scholarships, And More Fundraising Opportunities: 

You should have received notification of your Y-Assist award from Dylan O'Tarrow last week. We expect that you will receive a notification from Cal YMCA Youth & Government this week about the Individual Scholarship they offer. They also offer a second round of scholarships in December (more on that when we get closer to it). Additionally, we have several more fundraisers coming,  We are committed to ensuring that financial hardship never prevents a delegate from completing this program. If you have additional concerns, please contact your lead advisor ASAP.

Bill Development:

If you have a bill idea and want to be a bill sponsor, then you should have your idea written down and have done some preliminary research by this week's meeting. 

Want a recap of initial bill research tips? Check out this video.  For more tips - check out this doc. If you have a bill idea, start thinking about these questions and use them to guide your research.  This week, in El Dorado, we went over types of legislation - if you missed out, here's a video to catch you up. 

SAC CENTRAL: 

This coming Saturday, October 8, is the Tahoe Park Clean-Up Day. PLEASE do your best to attend. RSVP here.  Since Tahoe Park is our home, we should do our best to help keep it beautiful! 

EL DORADO:

Points: We now award points for meeting attendance, conference registration, and other activities. Points affect your ability to select the program area of your choosing.  Don't leave points on the table!

Looking a few good Frosh - MUST ENROLL BY TUESDAY:

We are able to offer 10 additional spots in the El Dorado Delegation FOR FRESHMAN ONLY. They will be enrolled on a first come/first served basis. If you know 9th graders who are interested or who would make good delegates, encourage them to register here: http://bit.ly/ElDoSecondRoundReg 

The form will close once we have our 10. 

Mark your calendars with these key events!

October 8: Tahoe Park Clean Up (SacC)

October 12/13: $300 Payment Deadline

October 29, 2016: Capitol Coalition Field Day 

November 2, 2016: Sacramento Central Bill Hearing Night

November 3, 2016: El Dorado Bill Hearing Night
November 11-13, 2016 (Fresno) Training & Election Conference I

December 4, 2016: Volunteer Opportunity: California International Marathon Aid Station (sign-ups open in November)
January 14-16, 2017 (Fresno) Training & Election Conference II
February 16-20, 2017 (Sacramento) Model Legislature & Court

Y&G CapCo Combined Delegation Bulletin #4: Picnics, Bills, and Registration

Coalition Unity Through Combined Bulletins! 

Capitol Coalition Field Day RSVP:

Join us on October 2 for a day at the park with delegates from the El Dorado and Sacramento Central delegations. Location is TBD, but it will take place at a park in El Dorado Hills this year, Sunday, October 2, from 10am to 4pm. Sac Central - we'll set up some carpools! We'll eat, we'll play, we'll get to know each other. It's going to be a great day! (El Dorado Delegates earn 3 points for attending!)

(Updated) CapCo Field Day - New Date and Time!: 
We're going to move our coalition event to Saturday, October 29 from 12noon - 4pm. Still in El Dorado. Still costs $10. The link to RSVP is the same. It will be a joint coalition Halloween party! Costume contest, games, maybe even a haunted bounce house. If you paid your $10 already, it will be applied to the new date. Contact your lead advisor if you paid and you cannot attend the new date.

To attend, you must RSVP and there is a $10 fee to cover lunch and event supplies: http://bit.ly/CapCoFieldDay2016

Training & Elections Conference I: 

Registration is now open for our first conference of the year: November 11-13 in Fresno, CA. Yes - yet another registration form! You're excited, right? Click here to register. You must do so by September 30 (Select "Delegate Registration).

If you're new to Reggo - here are some instructions. Congrats to Sophia B and Delaney R for winning Starbucks cards by completing their registrations prior to meetings this week!

Payment Deadline:

Too many people are late with payments. If you have not yet made the $300 payment due on September 14/15, please make a payment online today. If you aren't up-to-date on payments, you risk not being able to attend our first conference.  The next $300 payment is due by October 12 (Sac Central)/13 (El Dorado).

Y-Assist Financial Assistance, Individual Scholarships, And More Fundraising Opportunities: 

You should have received notification of your Y-Assist award from Dylan O'Tarrow this week. We expect that you will receive a notification from Cal YMCA Youth & Government the week after next about the Individual Scholarship they offer. They also offer a second round of scholarships in December (more on that when we get closer to it). Additionally, we have several more fundraisers coming, including this Saturday's Camp Capital City (see above). We are committed to ensuring that financial hardship never prevents a delegate from completing this program. If you have additional concerns, please contact your lead advisor ASAP.

Bill Development:

Both delegations had some great discussions about bill ideas for the coming year. Good work! Remember to google a bit this week about your ideas. #yayresearch

Want a recap of initial bill research tips? Check out this video.  For more tips - check out this doc. If you have a bill idea, start thinking about these questions and use them to guide your research.  This week, in El Dorado, we went over types of legislation - if you missed out, here's a video to catch you up. Next week, both delegations will be working on bill ideas some more. The week after, we'll be talking about finding your bill a home in current state law. As well as the parts of a bill that you'll be writing. All of this leads up to Bill Hearing Night! (Nov 2 for Sac Central, Nov 3 for El Dorado).

POINTS POINTS POINTS:

El Dorado Delegates: Starting next week, we will be awarding attendance points. Points affect your ability to select the program area of your choosing. So far, points have been awarded for on-time payments, on-time submission of paperwork, completion of your conference registration, and participation in volunteer activities. Don't leave points on the table!

El Dorado: Looking a few good Frosh:

We are able to offer 10 additional spots in the El Dorado Delegation FOR FRESHMAN ONLY. They will be enrolled on a first come/first served basis. If you know 9th graders who are interested or who would make good delegates, encourage them to register here: http://bit.ly/ElDoSecondRoundReg

The form will close once we have our 10.

Mark your calendars with these key events!
September 24, 2016: Volunteer Opportunity: Camp Capital City Fundraising event at the YMCA

September 30, 2016 T&EI Registration Due
October 2, 2016: Capitol Coalition Field Day (El Dorado Hills)

November 2, 2016: Sacramento Central Bill Hearing Night (DATE CHANGE!)

November 3, 2016: El Dorado Bill Hearing Night
November 11-13, 2016 (Fresno) Training & Election Conference I

December 4, 2016: Volunteer Opportunity: California International Marathon Aid Station (sign-ups open in November)
January 14-16, 2017 (Fresno) Training & Election Conference II
February 16-20, 2017 (Sacramento) Model Legislature & Court

Y&G CapCo Combined Delegation Bulletin #3: September, it's too-long bulletin season!

September - it's about apple season, crisp temperatures in the low 80s, and long bulletins. 

This week it's one bulletin for both delegations. Enjoy!

Delta Clean-Up, This Saturday (9/17): 

The event goes from 9 AM to noon, and participants will be given gloves and bags and asked to help pick up human-generated garbage (no sticks or leaves) along the riverbank.  Dumpsters are provided, as are plastic gloves and bags - although reusable gloves, water bottles and buckets are HIGHLY encouraged (since it's ironic to generate all this plastic in order to pick up all that plastic).  Participants will earn free Rubio's coupons,  and Tshirts will be awarded for heaviest piece, oddest find, etc.

Location: West Sacramento (Meet at the corner of Riverfront and Mill Street in the Bridge District)

Time: 9:00 AM - 12 Noon

Duties: Clean-up the shoreline!

Attire: clothes you won't mind getting dirty in.

If you haven't yet - please print and bring with you this waiver. 

Camp Capital City:

We're still looking for 4-6 more volunteers. You can sign up here.

Parents - event tickets are still available! Information here.

Payment Deadline:

September 14/15 was a $300 payment deadline. If you didn't this week, please bring a check payable to "Sacramento Central YMCA" with your name in the memo line to the next meeting or make a payment online. 

Y-Assist Applicants: 

If you submitted a completed Y-Assist application, you should be notified shortly of your award from the Sacramento Central YMCA (the Y&G Scholarship notifications are expected at the start of October). 

Your first payment will be due by September 23. Watch your email for more info. 

As ever, if payment amounts or timing present problems, please talk with your advisor ASAP. 

Training & Elections Conference I: (THIS WEEK'S READING TEST)
Registration is now open for our first conference of the year. Yes - yet another registration form! You're excited, right?

Click here to register. You must do so by September 30 (Select "Delegate Registration).

If you're new to Reggo - here are some instructions.

If you register prior to your next delegation meeting, you'll be entered to win a Starbucks Card. El Dorado Delegates also receive 4 delegation points for registering on-time!

This week's meetings:

Bills! Lots of stuff about bills! Hopefully you'll have some bill ideas to discuss with bill groups next week. Remember to google a bit this week. #yayresearch

Want a recap of initial bill research tips? Check out this video.  For more tips - check out this doc. 

Capitol Coalition Field Day RSVP:

Join us on October 2 for a day at the park with delegates from the El Dorado and Sacramento Central delegations. Location is TBD, but it will take place in El Dorado Hills this year, Sunday, October 2, from 10am to 4pm. 

To attend, you must RSVP and there is a $10 fee to cover lunch and event supplies: http://bit.ly/CapCoFieldDay2016

Mark your calendars with these key events!
September 17, 2016: Volunteer Opportunity: Delta Clean-Up Day (West Sacramento) (see above!)
September 24, 2016: Volunteer Opportunity: Camp Capital City Fundraising event at the YMCA

September 30, 2016 T&EI Registration DueOctober 2, 2016: Capitol Coalition Field Day (tentative; El Dorado Hills)
November 2, 2016: Sacramento Central Bill Hearing Night (DATE CHANGE!)
November 3, 2016: El Dorado Bill Hearing Night
November 11-13, 2016 (Fresno) Training & Election Conference I
December 4, 2016: Volunteer Opportunity: California International Marathon Aid Station (sign-ups open in November)

January 14-16, 2017 (Fresno) Training & Election Conference II
February 16-20, 2017 (Sacramento) Model Legislature & Court

Y&G El Dorado Delegation Bulletin #2: Service, Learning, Leadership!

Here's what you need to know this week:

Community Service and Fundraising Sign-Ups: 
We have 3 - count 'em 3! - community service opportunities in September and October and one fundraising opportunity (so far!).
If you have not yet done so, please complete this sign-up form:http://bit.ly/YGSeptemberService

We'd love another 10 or so volunteers for this Saturday's Delta Clean Up event, if possible.

Payment Deadline:September 15 is a $300 payment deadline. Please bring a check payable to "Sacramento Central YMCA" with your name in the memo line or make a payment online at www.ymcasuperiorcal.org/y&gpayment

If you submitted a completed Y-Assist application, no payment is due at this time. You will be notified of any Y-Assist award and a new payment deadline.

As ever, if payment amounts or timing present problems, please talk with your advisor ASAP.

This week's meeting:
We'll be discussing the conference registration process, elected and appointed leadership processes, and family groups.


Capitol Coalition Field Day RSVP:Baby Bob's latest incarnation (if you're new, don't worry, we'll explain at the next meeting. Join us on October 2 for a day at the park with delegates from the El Dorado and Sacramento Central delegations. Location is TBD, but it will take place in El Dorado Hills this year, Sunday, October 2, from 10am to 4pm.

To attend, you must RSVP and there is a $10 fee to cover lunch and event supplies:http://bit.ly/CapCoFieldDay2016

Second Round Registration:
Do you know someone who wants to join our delegation? Here is the information for the second-round of delegation registration for new delegates or delegates who failed to complete returner-priority registration:

Second Round Registration will be open from 9am on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 through 12 noon on Friday, September 16, 2016. PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE THREE STEP REGISTRATION PROCESS. 

1.) Prospective delegates will need to complete this form:http://bit.ly/ElDoSecondRoundReg
Note: if the prospective delegate completed the prior registration form, they MUST COMPLETE THIS FORM. The prior form was not for new delegate registration.
2.) The initial deposit of $100 is due at time of registration by paying online atwww.ymcasuperiorcal.org/y&gpayment 

If the deposit presents a financial hardship, please indicate on the form, below, and you will be provided with a Y-Assist application. The Y-Assist Application and supporting documentation must be scanned and emailed to Dylan (dotarrow@ymcasuperiorcal.org) by 11:59pm on September 20, or delivered to the YMCA by 8pm on September 20 in person (2021 W Street, Sacramento). 

3.) The delegate and parent/guardian will also have an additional packet of documents to sign and return. This packet will be emailed to you after you complete the online registration form.  All completed registration packets must be returned by the September 22, 2016 meeting, or delegate will not be enrolled and space will be given to the next in line.

SECOND ROUND REGISTRATION POLICY:

The delegation has room for approximately 20-25 additional delegates for the upcoming program year. Enrollment priority is as follows:
1.) New Registrants in the 9th and 10th Grade based on time stamp of online registration, and if space is left then to
2.) New Registrants in the 11th Grade based on time stamp of online registration, and if space is left then to
3.) Returning Registrants in the 10-12the Grades based on time stamp of online registration

Prospective delegates should ensure you can attend ALL conferences and most meetings before registering.

Mark your calendars with these key events!
September 17, 2016: Volunteer Opportunity: Delta Clean-Up Day (West Sacramento) (sign-up required)
September 24, 2016: Volunteer Opportunity: Camp Capital City Fundraising event at the YMCA
October 2, 2016: Capitol Coalition Field Day (tentative; El Dorado Hills)

November 2, 2016: Sacramento Central Bill Hearing Night (DATE CHANGE!)

November 3, 2016: El Dorado Bill Hearing Night
November 11-13, 2016 (Fresno) Training & Election Conference I

December 4, 2016: Volunteer Opportunity: California International Marathon Aid Station (sign-ups open in November)
January 14-16, 2017 (Fresno) Training & Election Conference II
February 16-20, 2017 (Sacramento) Model Legislature & Court

Y&G SacC Delegation Bulletin #2: Service, Learning, Leadership!

Here's what you need to know this week: 

Community Service and Fundraising Sign-Ups:

We have 3 - count 'em 3! - community service opportunities in September and October and one fundraising opportunity (so far!).
If you have not yet done so, please complete this sign-up form: http://bit.ly/YGSeptemberService

Registration Continues: - Next meeting is Wednesday, 9/14 at the Tahoe Park Community Center (5959 8th Ave, Sac, 95820)
- Make sure you have completed these three things:
1) Your online registration at http://bit.ly/CapCoReg2016
2) Made your $100 deposit or bring your completed Y-Assist package (available here:http://bit.ly/Y-Assist2016 )
3) Bring your completed paper registration package to the meeting. Lost your copy? Grab another here: http://bit.ly/CapCo2016PaperPacket)

(Yes, we are still accepting registration. And yes, you can still submit your Y-Assist forms.)

Payment Deadline:
September 14 is a $300 payment deadline. Please bring a check payable to "Sacramento Central YMCA" with your name in the memo line or make a payment online at www.ymcasuperiorcal.org/y&gpayment

If you submitted a completed Y-Assist application, no payment is due at this time. You will be notified of any Y-Assist award and a new payment deadline.

This week's meeting:
We'll be discussing delegation elected offices, the conference registration process, fundraising, and more!

Bill Hearing Night date change:
Our bill hearing night has been moved to Wednesday, November 2. Please make a note - this is a fun (and mandatory) event!

Capitol Coalition Field Day RSVP:
Baby Bob's latest incarnation (if you're new, don't worry, we'll explain at the next meeting. Join us on October 2 for a day at the park with delegates from the El Dorado and Sacramento Central delegations. Location is TBD, but it will take place in El Dorado Hills this year, Sunday, October 2, from 10am to 4pm.

To attend, you must RSVP and there is a $10 fee to cover lunch and event supplies: http://bit.ly/CapCoFieldDay2016

Mark your calendars with these key events!
September 17, 2016: Volunteer Opportunity: Delta Clean-Up Day (West Sacramento) (sign-up required)
September 24, 2016: Volunteer Opportunity: Camp Capital City Fundraising event at the YMCA
October 2, 2016: Capitol Coalition Field Day (tentative; El Dorado Hills)

November 2, 2016: Sacramento Central Bill Hearing Night (DATE CHANGE!)

November 3, 2016: El Dorado Bill Hearing Night
November 11-13, 2016 (Fresno) Training & Election Conference I

December 4, 2016: Volunteer Opportunity: California International Marathon Aid Station (sign-ups open in November)
January 14-16, 2017 (Fresno) Training & Election Conference II
February 16-20, 2017 (Sacramento) Model Legislature & Court

See you all at your meetings this week!
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Y&G Delegation Bulletin #1: Registration Forms, Volunteer Opportunities, Starbucks Raffle and More!

You're receiving this bulletin as a member or parent of the Capitol Coalition of Y&G Delegations - Sacramento Central and El Dorado. This week, we'll experiment with a Coalition-wide bulletin. There are three sections: one for El Dorado (meets at Oak Ridge High School on Thursdays), one for Sacramento Central (meets at 5959 8th Avenue on Wednesdays), and one section for the entire coalition. Make sure you read the information specific to YOUR delegation as well as the CapCo information! PLEASE NOTE: deadlines listed under the delegation sections are DELEGATION-SPECIFIC.

Here's what you need to know this week:

Capitol Coalition:
We have 3 - count 'em 3! - community service opportunities in September and one fundraising opportunity. Please make sure that you complete this survey ASAP. Information for all events and the fundraiser can be found at the link. READING TEST #1: all delegates who participate in this survey prior to their meeting this week will be entered into a drawing for a Starbucks gift card!

Regarding the fundraiser - we have a coalition goal of raising $1000 through Mixed Bags sales this year so please participate!

Ready? Here's the link - click on it an you're one-step closer to your first PSL of the season: http://bit.ly/YGSeptemberService

El Dorado Delegation:
- Next meeting is Thursday, 9/8 at 7pm in Room B3.
- Your paper registration forms are due this week! If you lost your paperwork, you can print another copy from here: http://bit.ly/CapCo2016PaperPacket
- Watch your text messages for information on this week's current event topic.
- A note about attendance: if you have registered and paid your deposit, but not yet attended a meeting, your enrollment in the delegation may be in jeopardy. Please attend this week's meeting.

Sacramento Central Delegation:
- Next meeting is Wednesday, 9/7 at the Tahoe Park Community Center (5959 8th Ave, Sac, 95820)
- Make sure you have completed these three things: 1) Your online registration at http://bit.ly/CapCoReg2016 2) Made your $100 deposit or bring your completed Y-Assist package (available here:http://bit.ly/Y-Assist2016 ) 3) Bring your completed paper registration package to the meeting. Lost your copy? Grab another here: http://bit.ly/CapCo2016PaperPacket)

All Delegates and Parents - Grab your planners:
Mark your calendars with these key events! (sign-up required)
September 10, 2016: Volunteer Opportunity: Healthy Living Fair at the YMCA (sign-up required)
September 17, 2016: Volunteer Opportunity: Delta Clean-Up Day (West Sacramento) (sign-up required)
September 24, 2016: Volunteer Opportunity: Camp Capital City Fundraising event at the YMCA
October 2, 2016: Capitol Coalition Field Day (tentative; El Dorado Hills)
November 3, 2016: El Dorado Bill Hearing Night
November 9, 2016: Sacramento Central Bill Hearing Night

November 11-13, 2016 (Fresno) Training & Election Conference I
December 4, 2016: Volunteer Opportunity: California International Marathon Aid Station
January 14-16, 2017 (Fresno) Training & Election Conference II
February 16-20, 2017 (Sacramento) Model Legislature & Court

See you all at your meetings this week!