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YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs
2008 Conference Countdown
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This program offers unusual opportunities for a young person to do
research in the area of National and International concern; to
organize this information into a documented proposal; to engage
in intensive discussion and to debate these proposals with
understanding young people from other states.
Young people who have participated in the YMCA Youth Conference on
National Affairs are unanimous in their belief that this experience
makes a vital contribution in helping young citizens to learn more
about the democratic form of Government.
QUALIFICATIONS OF PARTICIPANTS
The qualifications for a youth delegate are:
A. Youth desiring to participate in the YMCA Youth Conference on
National Affairs must have participated in their own YMCA State
Youth in Government or YMCA Model U. N. Program and must prepare
a proposal on a matter of National or International concern.
Those states without a Y in G Program may send representation if
it is expected that this will lead to a local Youth in Government
Program.
B. Proposals must not exceed two pages (front only, single spaced
and typed with numbered lines) and must be submitted online. The
proposal must express the views of the author and the objectives
and content of the proposal are far more important than form.
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
The Conference program is divided into three major phases:
1. Committees will determine a priority calendar for debate
and action by the General Assemblies.
2. General Assembly and Plenary sessions where action is taken
on proposals.
3. Fellowship and devotionals are an important part of the total
program.
Blue Ridge Assembly is located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains
and its facilities are excellent for this type of Conference. Most
important is the intangible known as the "Blue Ridge Spirit" that
adds the little extra that makes the Conference more meaningful to
all. You have to be there to really appreciate it!
Each committee is chaired by Youth, as are the General Sessions.
Each state with five or more delegates will be entitled to one
young person to serve on the Conference Life Committee that will
be responsible for the conduct of the Conference.
(States with less than 5 delegates will be grouped together and 1
delegate will be selected for the Conference Life Committee.)
FUN * There will be one afternoon for recreation. Delegates can
choose from mountain climbing, team sports, tennis, swimming, or
trips. The mountains provide an interesting setting to rock on the
porch and visit with friends and for spiritual inspiration.
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APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
1. A Delegate Application form is submitted to the State Director.
Each state selects its own delegates. Application forms are
to be submitted to the State Youth in Government Director. If
there is no State Y in G Director, submit the application directly
to the Montgomery Conference Office in Montgomery, Alabama.
2. Once approved by the State Director, Delegates should prepare
and submit a proposal. Instructions and a link to the Online Submission
Site can be found on the Proposals page.
3. All travel must be arranged by the Trip Director or by the
individual. Flights to Asheville and commercial bus lines will
be met and transportation to the Assembly can be arranged by a
car service if arrangements are made with the conference office
by June 8th. Delegates should arrive on Saturday, June 30th.
Departure from the Conference on Friday, July 6th as early as
necessary.
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YMCA BLUE RIDGE ASSEMBLY
YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly is located in Black Mountain, North Carolina.
Blue Ridge is seventeen miles East of Asheville, North Carolina two
miles off Interstate 40. Visit
www.blueridgeassembly.org for more information on the
conference center.
Your address and telephone number while at Blue Ridge will be:
Your Name
YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs
Blue Ridge Assembly
84 Blue Ridge Circle
Black Mountain, North Carolina 28711
The Telephone number is (828) 669-8422.
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For more information on the National Affairs Conference, please contact:
Your State Youth & Government Director
- or -
Bob McGaughey, Conference Director
YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs
P. O. Box 2336, Montgomery, AL 36102
(334) 269-4362
(334) 269-2387 FAX
Email: info@ymcacona.org
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