About us:
Our mission and goal:
To help teenagers become responsible citizens and future leaders of our nation. To create an environment in which students can increase their political awareness and understanding, while learning the meaning of social action through an actual experience in government. Youth and Government YMCA youth and government is a national program of the YMCA that involves thousands of teens nationwide in state-organized model-government programs. Students from every corner of the united states have the opportunity to immerse themselves in experiential civic engagement and to, quite literally, practice democracy Legislature: The youth legislature is composed of the middle school students with the appropriate officers for the legislative. Members of the prepare legislation (Bills) for consideration, debate, and action. Research using the library, internet, interviews with experts and so forth to develop a strong bill is a must. Students will learn parliamentary procedure and oral presentation skills. Officers: Students can run for office such as: governor, Speaker of the House, President Pro Tem of the Senate, Speaker of Duran House, and President Pro Tem of Duran. Eligible students run at the local district election and the winners of each district election then at the state election. Students must develop and implement their campaign strategy. They will learn the importance of different point of views, listening, critical thinking, communication, teamwork and effective leadership Texas Jr. Youth Governor
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IMPORTANT DATES 2014-2015PRACTICES EVERY MONDAY IN ROOM F110 EITHER IN THE MORNING FROM 8:15-8:40 OR AFTER SCHOOL FROM 3:45-4:30 BOTH IN ROOM F110.
THOSE WISHING TO RUN FOR OFFICE, COME BY MRS. AB'S ROOM F110 TO INFORM HER OF YOUR INTENTION TO RUN AND WHAT OFFICE. REGISTRATION FORMS DUE SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 ALONG WITH FIRST PAYMENT FOR DISTRICT. FEES: DISTRICT $70; POLO SHIRT IF YOU DON'T HAVE ONE $11 PLEASE CALL MRS. PINEDA AT YMCA 972-529-2559 IF FINANCIAL HELP IS NEEDED. YOU CAN EITHER TURN IT IN YOUR REGISTRATION FORMS TO MRS. AB IN ROOM F110 OR TAKE IT TO THE YMCA C/O LORELEI PINEDA PRIMARIES FOR CANDIDATE ON OCTOBER 6, 2024 IN THE LIBRARY AT 4:00PM MUST BE READY WITH SPEECH. NOVEMBER 15, 2024 CHAIR AND CLERK TEAMS, AND CANDIDATE TRAINING TIME AND PLACE TBD DISTRICT 5 CONFERENCE DECEMBER 6, 2024 LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED DECEMBER 2, 2024 STATE CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATIONS DUE TO DISTRICT DIRECTOR DECEMBER 6TH 2014 DISTRICT CONFERENCE AT SACHE HIGH SCHOOL 3901 MILES ROAD SACHE, TX 75048 SHOWCASE NIGHT FEBRUARY 20, 2024 IN THE CAFETERIA FROM 6:00-8:00PM STATE CONFERENCE IN AUSTIN, TX FEBRUARY 27TH-MARCH 1ST, 2015 YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT BANQUET APRIL 10, 2024 IN THE CAFETERIA FROM 6:00-8:00PM RESULTS FROM STATE CONFERENCE 2014
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http://www.ymcatexasyg.org/programs/middle-school/junior-yg
