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California YMCA Youth & Government
Bimonthly Newsletter: July 2024 |
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California Leading the Way |
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The Youth and Government Program Alliance (YGPA) comprises programs like ours from around the country. It serves as a cohort of professionals to share best practices and seek support. This spring, our very own Madison Farricker was elected to serve on the YGPA Council.
Madison has been active in the YGPA for some time and was co-chair of this year's Youth Governors Conference which was held in Washington D.C. in June. Madison will serve as National Program Specialist, taking on a key role in bringing back the Youth Governors Association, which provides networking and collaboration opportunities to all of the Youth Governors through their presiding year. Congratulations and thank you, Madison! |
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Welcome New Board Members! |
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Pete Casillas,
Bay Area Market
President and Publisher,
San Francisco Business Times |
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Anthony Chavez,
Consultant and
Educational Equity Advocate |
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Karen Kennard,
Arbitrator;
Associate General Counsel,
Deloitte, ret. |
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Maria Lemus,
District Director
California State Assemblymember
Dr. Joaquin Arambula
Central California
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Heading into our third in-person program year, we are strategically growing and developing our Board of Managers, focusing on fund development for increased access and equity in underserved areas. We are fortunate that such outstanding individuals have chosen to join our cause and are dedicated to Y&G's sustainability and impact for years to come. |
| Meet Our Leadership |
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Follow us on Instagram to see more of the amazing work from the DAC! |
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Delegate Advisory Committee |
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The Delegate Advisory Committee (DAC) is a statewide advisory body that works to promote delegate engagement and Y&G spirit. Composed of delegates from across the state who represent a diverse set of backgrounds and geographic locations, the DAC provides delegates with resources and knowledge to be successful both in and out of the program. In addition to hosting Karaoke and other social events at conferences, the DAC, in collaboration with Youth Board of Managers Members, partners with local communities and nonprofits to engage MLC delegates in various statewide social initiatives. |
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23rd Model United Nations |
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Our 23rd MUN Summits at Pali Retreat in the South and at YMCA Camp Jones Gulch in the North provided our middle school Ambassadors with education and understanding of different cultures, leadership opportunities, and friends and fun! We are proud to introduce the 24th Model United Nations’ Secretaries General: |
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SoCal- Liam Painter from the
South Pasadena San Marino Delegation |
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NorCal- Aditi Arora from the
Diablo Valley Delegation |
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77th Model
Legislature & Court |
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Welcome to a New Year!
Thanks to continued support from donors and volunteers, we are excited to be embarking on this 77th year of Model Legislature & Court programming. In our third year being back to in-person programming, we are looking forward to an amazing experience for our growing number of delegations and delegates.
This year we are introducing a new program area of Special Interest Committees, along with a second District of our popular Appellate Court program. |
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Training & Elections:
November 8-11 at Camp Roberts in San Miguel, CA
77th Model Legislature & Court:
February 14-17, 2025 in Sacramento, CA |
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Interested in volunteering for the 77th MLC? Click here! |
| 77th MLC Volunteer Opportunities |
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