This weekend, Exeter High School 's Youth and Government Club participated in the YMCA 's annual mock legislature. Exeter 's delegation performed exceptionally well this weekend, adding substantive insight to bill debating, and taking home several awards. Senior Eric Joy won the best lobbyist award and Senior Shereen Elaidi won a bill writing award.
Youth and Government Club: A Crash Course
YMCA 's Youth and Government Club is a nationwide program focusing on providing a platform for politically engaged high school students to voice their opinions by emulating the state government. Each year, the Exeter High School delegation goes to the Statehouse in Concord to debate pre-written bills. Bills this year focused on an eclectic range of
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Saluto, "the club had a lot of members and was very senior heavy." The disproportionate amount of seniors -- the Class of 2014 at the time -- resulted in the club losing a significant number of members last year. A key issue for the advisors and club members is re-building the club and recruiting underclassmen.
Most EHS Government Club members prepare bills for the mock legislature. One of the club 's two presidents, Senior Jacob Poirier, introduced Senate Bill No. 5: The Addition of a Computer Science Requirement in Table 306-2 of the Minimum Standards for Public School Approval. Poirier stated that the "vague and abstract" nature of NH 's current information and communications technologies requirements prompted him to write the bill. SB No. 5 passed committee, but the Senate floor ran out of time while debating it.
Government Club 's other president, Senior Andrew MacDougall, co-authored House Bill No. 78 Relative to Court Appointed Attorneys with Sophomore James Kennish. MacDougall states that his inspiration for HB No. 78 came from "binge-watching clips from John Oliver 's show [while] procrastinating." HB No. 78 was one of the few bills the Governor signed into law this year.
This is Ms. Saluto 's 3rd year and Ms. Catcher 's 4th year advising Government Club. Ms. Saluto stated that her cooperating teacher -- the teacher she interned with -- was Ms. Vandersall, so upon her retirement, it "seemed like a natural fit to advise Government Club."
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Is it under the constitution that the government is obligated to engage young people in decision-making? Has the government ratified a strategic action plan unique for young people? In order for young people to be decision-makers on policies that affect them, the government, young people and community organizations need to increase awareness of the importance of youth engagement and participation. Once the positive effects of youth participation are acknowledged, negative stereotypes of young people will be eliminated, helping young Americans climb higher on the ladder of youth participation in local
In order to maintain a membership in the National Honor Society, each individual must follow these principles and guidelines provided by the Belgrade High School National Honor Society. Consequently, in not doing so you will be removed from NHS.
The candidates presented during this panel discussion were Representative Chris turner, who serves in the higher education committee for district 101. Sheri Capehart, who serves in district 2, all of her sons graduated from Arlington ISD. Kelly Cannon, running for city council, district 1, she is the one involved with taking away the red lights in Arlington. A person running for district seven in favor of online voting, which I believe is ridiculous. Charlie Parker, he’s the district 1 incumbent and an ex-pilot from the navy. Dr. Victoria Myers, she taught political science in UTA but now she is running for district seven, which is responsible by how Arlington looks. John Hibbs, a member of the school district at Arlington, he has served there for 6 years. And last but not least Jamie Sullins, the president of Arlington Independent School District. All of these people intend to do what they
At the beginning of the semester, our group spoke with the client to develop several goals that they wanted our group to achieve throughout this semester. After speaking to the Vice Chairman John Wood (2016), one of the main tasks that he wanted our group to assist the club with accomplishing was to use the election to boost engagement within the club for both club meeting attendance and also visibility on social media. Since the media was covering he election for a large part of the day, Wood discussed the idea that since the media is covering the election for a large part of the day, politics is on the mind of people more now than it would be during midterm elections. By using the fact that the election is top of mind for many individuals at Liberty, the club wanted to take advantage of this season and also gain members. The last goal that the club wanted to accomplish was to increase voter registration and voter turnout on Election Day.
All delegates participate in this mock government by voting in city, county, and state elections. Delegates are encouraged to investigate candidates’ stances and ask them meaningful questions about what their policies and agendas will be if elected. Throughout the week, guest speakers, ranging from Iowa politicians to WW2 veterans, inspire delegates with speeches that appeal to their patriotic inclinations. Stories of self-sacrifice through either public or military service for the greater good of the American people personally galvanized me to want to follow their
I would like to participate in the NC Youth Legislative Assembly because I am very interested in the legislative process of my state. As a young leader and advocate for more equal and equitable education I would like to learn more ways to implement better opportunities for the people of my community. I believe that with the experience and knowledge many of my fellow classmates have attained through NC YLA I can be better equipped to make conscious initiatives towards my goals. My goals being more diverse schools, more out-of-school aids for students struggling with issues such as attendance, and information retainment, and an initiative to positively affect the environmental mindset of my community. I have been negatively affected by the not
As a member for Keira and a young woman I advocate for various difficulties and issues in our state. At the Youth Government program I would be interested in bringing a voice for minorities, such as women, various ethnic groups and also those with other difficulties. I am also interested in education and juvenile detention.
Since October of last year, CFHS students Aditi Rao and Agatha Fenech have been working tirelessly to craft and perfect bills which they will present to subcommittees as pieces of potential legislation. Both students have the privilege of being selected as part of the executive committee on the State of Iowa Youth Advisory Council (SIYAC). Fenech is serving her second year on the council, and Rao is serving her first.
While Mark was eating his lunch with Johnny and David, some students next to them were discussing a huge party that was to be going to take place during spring break at Gilbert’s house. Gilbert happened to
Pace’s Student Government Association—also known as SGA—is another school meeting public to the student body. Those who are in the Student Government Association are eboard Senators that represent different types of on-campus organizations and clubs. SGA senators meet every other Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. or until time permits on the top floor of Kessel building in the Multi-Purpose room. If special events are being held on SGA meeting days, SGA is usually in Butcher Suite, which is also on the top floor of Kessel. Members of SGA are expected to dress in formal business attire or in a modest appropriation. These members sit in rows and are assigned to specific seats in the room with signs—similar to congressional placards—that distinguish the type of club or organization the individual senator represents. The President and his board sits at the front of the room—separate from the senators; it is like the formation of a panel. This association uses parliamentary motions on a normal basis during their meetings. The purpose of SGA meetings is for senators to voice their concerns and make proposals to the President on behalf of the club and organization. The goal of the President and his board is to find solutions to the issues that are raised and to look into supporting students by ensuring that students are also doing well academically. Clubs and organizations also update each other about projects that they are working on and the progress they have made over time.
In October 2016 Speyside created a new Pupil Council called The Senate. The aim of the Pupil Senate is to share pupils’ opinions, ideas and concerns with members of staff. Initially, the group was split into groups to discuss specific topics. The groups met regularly and have begun implementing small changes to improve our school. Last week, The Pupil Senate presented their experience during assemblies.
Where else can you find a tennis player, student government secretary, DECA chapter president, computer programmers, UNICEF member, and a photographer? That’s right – room 3180 every Monday after school. Together they make SADD Club, or Students Against Destructive Decisions. Despite our differences, we share a common goal: guide teens to make positive decisions and resist substance abuse, violence, and negative peer pressure. We’ve conducted multiple campaigns throughout the school, such as Stand Up Week, in which we campaigned against bullying. We also held Red Ribbon Week, a week where we consult with students to end drug and alcohol use.
Often in politics, adults have strongly-worded opinions about government and laws due to the fact that it directly affects them. Adults and parents are the ones buying gas, paying insurance, bills, mortgages, and more. Youths are not involved in politics because they aren't being affected by government just yet.
Are you going to Rogers middle school next year? Do you like setting stuff up or helping around the school? If so join the student council!!!!!!!!! Read all about us in this pamphlet. What you’ll be doing. You’ll be helping with fundraisers. Like stuff the bus. And you’ll also be selling candy at tournaments like the annual dodgeball tournament. You’ll also sell candy on 6th grade privilege day and most of the time whatever isn’t gone you get. We spread word about upcoming events so when others don’t know about something we’ll know before they do. There as I mentioned are events that go on that we help in setting up, selling, and making. Events that we help with.As I mentioned there are events that we help with. We help with at least five
To maintain current membership and recruit new members, WVCEOS must seek new audiences with diversity in gender, age, and recognize needs of various generations, such as baby boomers and generations X and Y. Since 2001, West Virginia Community Educational Outreach Service (WVCEOS) membership has lost more than 6,000 members. Even though this matches national