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:: 2006/2007 delegate handbook ::
Meetings:
The Culver Palms Youth and Government Program consist of Thursday
night Delegation meetings from 5:30pm - 7:30pm (optional delegation dinner
follows) at Culver City City Hall Chambers, and are run by youth elected delegation officers. Attendance is mandatory for participating
delegates because the content directly relates to the Model Legislature
and Court experience. Agenda items include:
- Nominations and Elections of delegation
and statewide officers
- Speeches from statewide candidates
and guests
- Parliamentary procedure workshops
and role training
- Court case workshops and training
- Group building
- Bill development
Three Conferences:
November 10-12, 2006
Training & Elections
Conference #1
This Friday – Sunday conference over Veterans Day weekend takes place at Camp Roberts National Guard Base, just North of Paso Robles. The conference combines the election of some statewide officers and a general introduction and training of the roles that the delegates will be assuming in the Model Legislature and Court. Delegates depart from the YMCA at approximately 4:00am on Friday morning and return around 6:00pm on Sunday night. They will need to bring warm clothes, CPY attire, sleeping bag, pillow, toiletries, etc.
January 13-15, 2007
Training & Elections
Conference #2
This Saturday – Monday conference over the Martin Luther King weekend also takes place at Camp Roberts. This conference focuses on detailed delegate training in their specific roles and the remaining officers are elected. Delegates depart from the YMCA at approximately 4:00am on Saturday morning and return around 6:00pm on Monday night. They will need to bring warm clothes, CPY attire, sleeping bag, pillow, toiletries, etc.
February 14-19, 2007
58th Model Legislature & Court
Sacramento Conference
This five day conference is the climax to the Youth & Government program. The delegates take over the actual state government chambers and offices to put on a Model Legislature and Court. The program is housed at the Sacramento Hyatt Regency and Sheraton hotels across from the Capitol Building.
There are several “Joint Sessions” where the whole Youth and Government program is addressed by important speakers like Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jack O’Connell. On Thursday night, the real Legislature moves out and the high school delegates move into the Capitol. For the next 3 ½ days the government is run in a Model fashion.
Between 8:00am and 10:00pm delegates are required to be in “dress code.” The dress code includes a coat, tie and slacks for males, and skirts, dresses, or pant suits for females. Delegates need to bring dress clothes for 4 days, money to cover meals, and casual clothes for nighttime activities.
:: fees & fund raising
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Fund Raising Committee:
A fundraising committee is formed each year to assist delegates and parents in raising money to offset the cost of Youth and Government. Please give any suggestions to the Delegation Treasurer, Amanda Thompson.
Financial Aid:
There are three types of financial aid that you can apply for: statewide scholarships, assistance through the Gary Troy Foundation and assistance through our YMCA. Only delegates that apply for statewide assistance will be considered for other assistance. Your child will receive an application in one of the first few meetings this year. Payment plans are available. All applications must be turned in by October 12, 2006.
Fee Schedule/Due Dates:
$225 Due: September 22, 2006
$225 Due: October 27, 2006
$200 Due: November 17, 2006
$200 Due: January 12, 2007
Fees include all Conferences, transportation, and advisor/delegation
costs.
Upcoming Fundraisers:
Garage Sale
Concessions at Bob
Delegation Dinners
** More events, dates and information will be given at weekly
meetings.
DELEGAITON CRITERIA
DELEGATION CODE OF CONDUCT
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