This provides you some steps to make sure your delegation is ready to have a success and great experience participating in the Maine YMCA Youth in Government Program.
- Read the Advising 101
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Recruit students to participate
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Have a meeting with participants
- Hold a meeting on bill writing
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Hold a meeting to decide what offices delegates will run for
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Hold a meeting to finalize bills
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Have bills submitted online
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Have all participants register online
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At a meeting review the Code of Conduct, and Dress Code prior to attending Training Session
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Collect fees
- Host the online Caucus Session at your school or YMCA
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Contact the State Youth in Government Office about what role you would like to fill for the Augusta weekend (See Advisor Roles)
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Hold a meeting to review plans for Augusta Session
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Hold a meeting prior to going to Augusta to review Code of Conduct, and Dress Code
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Mail Augusta Registrations Fees prior to deadline
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Make sure leadership participants have transportation to the Thursday evening session
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Plan trip to Augusta
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Make arrangements for yourself while in Augusta
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Play some Advisor roll during the weekend
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Attend Advisors meeting on Sunday morning
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After Augusta weekend, give input to Program Director
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Think about the next year, and how it can be easier and better for your delegation
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Find a school or YMCA near you to help get a delegation started in.
- HAVE A GREAT REST OF YOUR SCHOOL YEAR
