Youth in Government Information (for November 28 meeting)

First, Model United Nations information:

• Three students have committed to attend Model UN in Mineral Well on March 1-3.  They are Blayde, Braydon, and Makenzie.
• YLA has selected China for them to write resolutions.  They will get information about writing resolutions on Wednesday.  Please support them on their efforts.  They will need to turn in their resolutions and supplements by January 4.  

We will be meeting on Wednesday, November 28, in room 201 at 7:35 am.  We will be discussing Youth in Government

• You will need to register online and provide a $75 deposit by Monday, December 3.  Mr. Zukowski needs to get registration information to YLA by Wednesday. Make sure you register as a student, and not as an advisor.  
• You can choose legislative, judicial, or media as your choices.   
• Here is the website to register.  You can pay online or pay by cash or check (payable to GHS) by December 3.  When you register, you need to tell Mr. Zukowski that you have done this.
• By late next week, you will have bill writing information for YG.  All materials and final fees are due February 6.  

For all activities, students and parents must complete a Grafton YLA agreement form which stipulates school attendance and grades as well as NO REFUNDs for any programs.  

Model UN for Grafton High School

As discussed at the November 8th meeting, here is what you are going to be asked to do:

• If you intend to go to Model United Nations, we can form groups up to four for each country.  Please tell Mr. Zukowski if you have a group of four and options of three countries your group would like to work on.
• The date is March 1-3, 2019 in Mineral Wells.  Transportation will be provided.  You need to be passing your classes and have less than 5 absences for the semester.
• There are NO REFUNDS by YLA or Grafton High School.  If you paid and cannot attend, you must make arrangements on your own with another student to attend.
• Please register on the YLA Active page by November 19.  When you do please tell Mr. Zukowski that you registered and if you made a payment online.  You can make a $75 deposit to Mr. Zukowski by November 17 (make checks payable to GHS).
• Final fees are due ($190, for a total of $265) by January 4.  Along with the fees, resolutions and supplements are due.
• If you have any questions, let Mr. Zukowski know.