YMCA Youth & Government 2008-2009 Annual Report2008-2009 Annual Report

Celebrating Celebrating 6262 years of Youth Legislature years of Youth Legislatureand and 2222 years of Mock Trial years of Mock Trial

PO Box 193Olympia, WA 98507

Phone: 360.357.3475Fax: 360.753.4615

Email: youthandgovexec@qwestoffi ce.net

www.youthandgovernment.org

As supporters, volunteers, donors and alumni of Washington Youth & Government, you have many reasons to beproud of the tremendous accomplishments of our student participants, the great work of our program staff and theincreased growth and quality of our programs.

In partnership with the Washington State Legislature, the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, schoolsand YMCAs statewide, we have been able to offer financial assistance to fourteen new Youth Legislature delegationsand Mock Trial teams over the past two years. We have also made great progress in reaching out to Washington stu-dents with diverse social, economic and cultural backgrounds, and serving students east of the Cascades.

The growth in number and diversity of student participants has also increased our need for support, and our program volunteers have met the challenge with enthusiasm. For example, over 80 families throughout Thurston County hosted students during the 62nd Youth Legislature, and 120 judges and attorney raters facilitated trials during the Mock Trial State Competition. We have also added eight new members to our volunteer Board of Directors, making it the largest, and most engaged Board in program history. Despite the challenging economic climate, thanks to your steadfast sup-port, we successfully met our annual fundraising goal this year. We owe all our supporters a debt of gratitude.

Student delegates to the 62nd Youth Legislature continued the program’s legacy of innovation and creative thinking as they successfully implemented their own trial run of a Rank Choice Voting (RCV) election system. The RCV wasconducted along with the standard election process, giving delegates the opportunity to compare the two side by side. Our student delegates to the Conference on National Affairs were once again recognized as a premier delegation and several students received recognition for their outstanding bills and debating skills.

This year, 651 students across the state took on the roles of attorneys and witnesses in a fascinating case involving the role of teachers in preventing student violence in schools. Our four highest rated mock trial teams represented us ex-ceptionally well again in two national competitions. We also partnered with the Washington State Bar Association to present Rick Nagel, former teacher/coach of Franklin High School’s Mock Trial team, with the Flame of DemocracyAward, recognizing his contributions to our state’s national reputation for excellence in mock trial programming.

Many of our Board members have a deep commitment to Youth & Government because they themselves participated in Mock Trial or Youth Leg as high school students. One of our newest board members, Joe Jenkins (2005 Youth Gov-ernor), is spearheading our efforts to increase our outreach to program alumni. We recently held our first “alumni social” in Seattle, and we have created a Facebook page to connect with our program alums. Look for more alumnievents soon!

We look forward to another year of growth and high quality programs for students across the State of Washington. We are tremendously grateful for your support and partnership.

Lucy HelmBoard Chair

Janelle D. NesbitExecutive Director

Annual Leadership MessageAnnual Leadership Message

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

July 26 27 28 29 30 31 1

2 3 4

Barack H. Obama’s Birthday

5 6 7 8

9 10

Herbert C. Hoover’s Birthday

11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19

William J. Clinton’s Birthday

20

Benjamin Harrison’s Birthday

21 22

Ramadan Begins

23

30

24

31

25 26 27

Lyndon B. Johnson’s Birthday

28 29

AUGUST 2009

Notes _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Phil Gardner, 62nd Youth Governor

Mike Egan* Microsoft

Corporation

Bill Stauff acherStauff acher

CommunicationsChris Fidler*

Kevin Hamilton

Perkins Coie, LLP

Al RalstonJeanne Cushman*

CushmanGale, LLC

David NamuraPuget Sound

Energy

Dwayne Slate*Judge Robert

LewisClark County

Superior Court

Jim Bricker*PEMCO Financial

Services

Chris Koenig*Koenig Chevrolet

Subaru

Marta TolmanJohnny Krueger

Youth Governor

Scott FerronMock Trial

Representative

Eleanor PeaveySoutheast Family

YMCA

Tom HoemannWA State Senate,

SecretaryJoe Jenkins*

Lucy Helm*, Chair

Starbucks

Jennifer Joly,Secretary

Sam Bovard, TreasurerKey Bank

Enid Layes*, Vice Chair

YMCA Youth & GovernmentYMCA Youth & GovernmentBoard of DirectorsBoard of Directors

* Alumni of YMCA Youth Legislature or Mock Trial

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

August 30 31 1 2 3 4 5

6 7

Labor Day

8 9 10 11

Patriot Day

12

13

Grandparents Day

14 15

William H. Taft’s Birthday

16

Laylat al-Qadr

17

Constitution Day &Citizenship Day

18 19

Rosh Hashana

20 21 22

Autumn begins

23 24 25

YL Advisor Registration Due

26Board Meeting

YL Program Committee

Meeting

27 28

Yom Kippur

29 30 Oct 1 2 3

SEPTEMBER 2009

Notes

Justice Robert Utt er*

Washington State Supreme Court,

Retired

Scott Washburn

YMCA of Snohomish County

Sam Reed

Washington Secretary of State

Sharon Tomiko Santos

Washington State House of

Representatives

Ralph Munro

Former Washington

Secretary of State

ADVISORY BOARD

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MOTTODemocracy must be learned by each generation.

VISIONNew generations of ethical and informed, public-minded citizens.

MISSIONTeach Democratic values and skills to youth through hands on experience.

PROGRAM GOALSTo foster the development of citizen responsibility

~To develop social competence, problem-solving ability, and communication skills

~To encourage self-reliance and a sense of purpose for youth

~To provide training and experience through active participation in the three branches of government:

Legislative, Executive, and Judicial

~To stimulate careful deliberation of social issues and their possible resolutions

~To create opportunities to hear and respect varying viewpoints

~To apply ethical values in making public policy

~To teach the YMCA core values of Honesty, Caring, Respect, Responsibility, Faith & Fun

YMCA Youth & GovernmentYMCA Youth & Government

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

Sept. 27 28 29 30 1

James E. (Jimmy) Carter’s Birthday

2 3Youth

Legislature

Advisor TrainingSukkot

4

Rutherford B. Hayes’ Birthday

5

Chester A. Arthur’s Birthday

6 7 8 9

Last day of Sukkot

10

11 12

Columbus Day

13 14

Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Birthday

15 16

Bosses Day

17

Mock Trial Coaches

Orientation

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

United Nations Day

25 26 27

Theodore Roosevelt’s Birthday

28 29 30

John Adams’ Birthday

31

Halloween

OCTOBER 2009STRATEGIC

GOALSIncrease participation in

Youth & Government programs with

emphasis on geographic, economic and ethnic

diversity.

~

Enhance the consistency and quality of local Mock Trial

and Youth Legislature programs.

~

Increase, diversify and sustain the fi nancial health of Youth & Government.

~

Support and sustain the staff and volunteer resources necessary to address and

accomplish Goals 1, 2 and 3. Notes

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YOUTHLEGISLATURE

2008-09

BickletonClallam YMCA

Dale Turner YMCADayton High SchoolGault Middle SchoolGig Harbor YMCA

Grays Harbor YMCAHoly Rosary School

Kellogg Middle SchoolLakeside School

Lakewood YMCAMarysville YMCA

Seatt le Metro YMCAMeredith Mathews/East

Madison YMCAMcIlvaigh Middle School

Monroe YMCA Mountain View High School

Normandy ParkNorthshore Home School Group

Northshore YMCASammamish YMCA

Seatt le AcademySkyview Junior HighSouth Sound YMCA

Southeast YMCASpringfi eld School

Stevenson High SchoolStillaguamish Valley School

Sumner High SchoolTacoma YMCA

Union High SchoolWaitsburg High School

Whatcom YMCA

Participating ProgramsParticipating Programs

Mock Trial participant gives closing arguments during 2009 State Championships

Erik Larson, of Grays Harbor, speaks on his proposal during the Conference on National Aff airs

Delegates smile during the District 5 Youth Legislature event

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

1

Daylight-Saving Time ends

2James Knox Polk &

Warren G. Harding’s Birthdays

3

Election Day

4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11

Veteran’s Day

12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19CONA

Applications Due

James A. Garfi eld’s Birthday

20 21

22 23

Franklin Pierce’s Birthday

24

Zachary Taylor’s Birthday

25 26

Thanksgiving

27 28

Eid-al-Adha

29 30 Dec 1 2 3 4 5

NOVEMBER 2009MOCK TRIAL2008-09

Archbishop MurphyBlack Hills High School

Camas High SchoolChief Sealth High SchoolColumbia High School

Eastside CatholicFort Vancouver High School

Franklin High SchoolGarfi eld High School

Hudson’s Bay High SchoolInternational Community

SchoolJeff erson Community Center

Kennewick High SchoolLiberty High School Lynden High School

Marysville-Pilchuck HighSchool

Meadowdale High SchoolMercer Island High School

Meridian High School New Market Vocational School

Olympia High SchoolPort Townsend High School

Richland High SchoolRidgefi eld High School Roosevelt High School

Seatt le AcademySeatt le Prep

Sehome High SchoolSouthridge High SchoolStevenson High School

Stillaguamish Valley SchoolThe River Academy

Tri-Cities PrepUniversity Prep

Notes

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When I first tried out for Mock Trial as a freshman, I had no ideawhat I was getting myself into. I had a vague understanding of what Mock Trial was and I was interested, but mostly I just wanted to get out of study hall. After the first week, however, I began to realize that Mock Trial would be more than the average extracurricular activity. Three years later, I can say that Mock Trial has easily been the highlight of my high school career.

In Mock Trial, I have found something that I am passionate about. I know from talking to Mock Trial participants from all over the stateand all over the nation that I am not alone. It is this ability to inspire passion that makes Mock Trial what it is. Whether it is a passionfor law, a passion for acting, or maybe just a passion for argument,you would be hard pressed to find a student in Mock Trial who isn’t passionate about something. It is this passion that makes the Mock Trial world so real. Without it, we would just be a bunch of kids talking about imaginary people allegedly doing imaginary things that may or may not be against the law. With it, Mock Trial is an activity where I have built many of my closest friendships and had some of the

most amazing experiences of my life.

Scott Ferron, Mock Trial State Representative 2009-10

DISTRICT CONVENERSHonorable Robert Lewis,

Mock Trial Program ChairClark County

~Honorable Charles Snyder, Honorable Martha Gross &

Honorable Leon HenleyWhatcom County

~Honorable Linda Krese,

Snohomish County~

Honorable William Downing,King County

~Honorable Stephanie Arend,

Pierce/Thurston Counties~

Honorable Craig Matheson,Benton/Franklin Counties

YMCA Mock TrialYMCA Mock Trial

National High School Mock Trial Championship

Seatt le Prep - 3rd

Mock Trial student patiently listens to arguments from the opposing team

Mercer Island Mock Trial team with Justice Jim Johnson and Judge Robert Lewis

Franklin Mock Trial students smile from New Jersey at the AMTI competition

American Mock Trial Invitational

Franklin High School - 8thUniversity Prep - 9th

Mercer Island High School - 12th

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

Nov. 29 30 1 2 3 4MT Financial Assistance

Applications Due

5

Martin Van Buren’s Birthday

6 7

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

8YL Student Program

Deposit Due

9 10 11 12Board Meeting

CONA interviewsYL Program

Committee MtgFirst Day of Chanukah

13 14 15 16 17 18

Muharram

19

Last Day of Chanukah

20 21

Winter begins

22 23 24 25

Christmas Day

26

Kwanzaa (until Jan 1)

27 28

Woodrow Wilson’s Birthday

29

Andrew Johnson’s Birthday

30 31 Jan 1 2

DECEMBER 2009PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

48 teams competed in 6 district competitions

around the state~

34 schools were involved in Mock Trial statewide

~4 teams represented

Washington State at 2 national competitions

~District conveners

continue working on new ways to increase

participation opportunities at the district level

~Coaches’ Orientation utilized experienced

coaches in a workshop format that was well

received and provided useful and relevant information to all

participants~

Presentation of the WSBA’s Flame of

Democracy Award to Rick Nagel increased participation at the

Awards Breakfast and honored a long-time Mock

Trial advocate

The Honorable Robert J. Bryan American Inn of Court partnered with YMCA Mock Trial again this year to off er a $1,000 college scholarship to a graduating senior who exemplifi es the values of professionalism, ethics, civility, legal skills, and understanding of the YMCA core values – honesty, respect, responsibility and caring. This year’s award recipient was Allen Nguyen from Fort Vancouver High School.

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Over the past three years, Youth & Government has helped my growth more than any other activity I have been involved in. Starting my freshman year in the Cherberg Senate, I was a shy 9th grader lacking in not only public speaking skills, but also confidence. I grew very nervous when asked to propone my bill and never imagined myself as an elected official. However, after my first Youth Leg I realized how much the program could do for me. The environment that had been set up, so non judgmental and open, created a perfect atmosphere for growth and risk. Over the next two years, I took chances and made mistakes, but never once regretted my actions. I learned from each experience and watched as the program molded me from a small, timid freshman into an outgoing leader that is determined to make the program the best it can be. Now, sitting as the YMCA Youth Governor of Washington, I am ready to help the program expand across all of Washington and into any state untouched. I believe each student across America deserves the right to experience Youth & Government and all that it has to offer. Thank you for your continued support and I am looking forward to a great year!

Johnny Krueger63rd Session Youth Governor

BILL TITLECSB 03 Grocery Bag TaxCSB 07 Time Limits for Relinquishing AdoptionCSB 08 Labeling Genetically Modifi ed FoodCSB 10 College During High SchoolCSB 11 Early Graduation Scholarship FundCSB 12 Metric System CurriculumCSB 15 No Private Business Campaign FinancingCSB 18 Recyclable Prescription Bott lesCSB 20 Abolish Patriot ActCSB 24 Toilet Seat Covers in Public Rest RoomsCSB 30 No Smoking in Cars with Children CSB 32 No Age Clause for Hunter Certifi cationCSB 35 Renew Drivers License at 65CSB 501 Fresh Applications for Cosmetic SamplesCSB 503 Allowing Non-Naturalized PresidentCSB 505 Property Tax DeferralHB 028 Gender Specifi c Dress Codes in Public SchoolsHB 052 Biodegradable Containers in RestaurantsHB 055 Mandatory Recycling in Public AgenciesHB 080 STD Test to be MarriedHB 088 Yoga for Prison InmatesHB 107 Expansion of Non Profi t School Meal ProgramOBHB 08 Organic Livestock Specifi cationsOBHB 09 Animal ID on LivestockOBHB 16 Library Forums on Previously Banned BooksOBHB 23 Carpool Lanes for HybridsOBHB 27 Required Alternative Medicine OptionOBHB 29 Designation of Nude BeachesOBHB 33 Expand Defi nition of Hate Crimes to include

Gender IdentitySB 06 Removal of Cuban Trade EmbargoSB 12 Repealing Ethanol SubsidiesSB 51 Free School AIDs CounselingSB 513 Testimony in Child Abuse Cases

Grays Harbor delegates excitedly await the signing of the Proclamation

YMCA Youth LegislatureYMCA Youth Legislature

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

Dec. 27 28 29 30 31 1

New Year’s Day

2

3 4 5YL Governor’s

Cabinet & Financial

Assistance Applications

Due

6 7

Millard Fillmore’s Birthday

8

MT District Fees Due

9

Richard M. Nixon’s Birthday

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17

Benjamin Franklin’s Birthday

18

Martin Luther KingDay

19 20 21 22 23

24

31

25 26 27 28 29

William McKinley’s Birthday

30

Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Birthday

JANUARY 2010 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

461 students involved in 33 local programs

statewide~

5 legislative chambers in operation during the 62nd

Youth Legislature

Rank Choice Votingsystem was successfullytested – the Director of

Elections and Fair Elections Commissioners

ran two elections simultaneously and

results of both systemswere compiled in the same day thanks to the help of

the Tacoma League of Women Voters

~This year’s new schedule allowed time for a new

advisor orientation meeting and an all

advisor meeting priorto the start of session on

Wednesday morning~

Students were able to useall of the House and

Senate facilities!

2009 DISTRICT COORDINATORSDistrict I: Eleanor Peavey, Southeast Family YMCA District IV: Mary Pryor, Dayton High SchoolDistrict II: Anna Parlin, Northshore YMCA District V: Michell Gentry, Clallam County YMCADistrict III: Ryan Sauter, Mountain View High School

When I arrived at CONA I did not know what to expect and was extremelynervous. At first I wasn’t sure I wanted to take on the role of Commit-tee Clerk, but the experience gave me confidence that would propel me through the rest of the conference. My chair was extremely nice, it was great to make a friend so fast.

Presenting my proposal was scary, but very worth it. I ended up being really proud of myself and all of the work and revision I did to present it effectively. Unfortunately once the larger sessions came along I got a little

shy and didn’t debate much, but I listened very attentively. Arguments were very interesting and I absolutely loved watching all of the debate and hearing differ-ent views. I was astounded by the high level of speaking skills the delegates demonstrated as well as their passion regarding the issues.

I enjoyed listening to the closing speeches made by the presiding officers and hearing how the conference had affected each of their lives. It was then, and during the final closing ceremony, I realized what an impact this experience has had on my life.

Michelle ThomasWashington State Delegate

CONA delegates enjoyed a trip to the American Museum of Sci-ence and Energy and the Baker Center for Public Policy prior to

arriving at CONA

Presiding Offi cer Alex Mech welcomes delegates

Erik Larson shows his state pride during the

fl ag processionDelegates meet and take fi ve in the famous Blue Ridge rocking chairs

Mitch Wilson gets into the southern way of life

YMCA Youth ConferenceYMCA Youth Conferenceon National Affairson National Affairs

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

Jan. 31 1 2

Groundhog Day

3 4 5 6

Ronald W. Reagan’s Birthday

7 8 9

William Henry Harrison’s Birthday

10 11 12

Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday

13

14

Valentine’s Day

15

Presidents’ Day

16

Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras

17

Ash Wednesday

18 19 20

21 22

George Washington’s Birthday

23 24 25 26 27

28 March 1 2 3 4 5 6

FEBRUARY 2010CONA isvery differ-ent from our state pro-gram so my experience this year

was mainly one of learning. I felt like just when I got everything down it was time to leave. This is why I hopeto return next year. I now have the knowledge baseto launch straight into theconference head first.

Meeting people from all over our great nation was amaz-ing. I certainly have new friendships that will continuebeyond the conference. I also took away a newfound skill set and confidence that I will apply to my partici-pation here in Washington State.

All and all it was an amazing experience that I will re-member and cherish forever.

Douglas DuncanWashington State

Delegate

This summer, six students from the Washington Youth & Government Program represented our state at the 42nd Annual YMCA Youth Conference on National Aff airs at the Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain, NC. Students wrote proposals on issues ranging from a nation wide mandate of electronic medical records to a complete ban on federal bailouts to private sector companies. Washington held its long standing tradition of receiving recognition as one of the conference’s Outstanding Delegations and individual delegates also received honors during closing ceremonies. For the fi rst time in conference history a Washington State alumnus, Alex Mech, served as one of the six Presiding Offi cers.

MOCK TRIAL Attorney RatersKim AprilJulia BahnerGregory BanksPhyllis BarneyRichard BartholomewNaser BaseerChris BaumManish BordeTom BrownRobert BrungardtTed Buck John BudlongKate BullockJim BuzzardChristopher CokerBrian ConsidinePaul CrisalliLinda DaltonJoanne E. DantonioNoah DavisMike Dewitt Iain DickMary DimkeJennifer EliasSteven EngleSharon EnglishDebra EurichBertha Fitz erLaurie FriedlGerald FullerStephen GarveyDan GasperinoMegan Gaudett eSharon GlennHeidi GreenwoodWillie Gregory, IIMelissa Habeck

Dione HaugerJamie HawkLucy HelmCarter HickErin HowsharJulie KamerrerJennifer KarolKaren KayCraig KibbeElin KingChris KoenigJohn LaneMoni LawPam LoginskyLenny LucenkoLianne MalloyMike MayberrySusan McIntoshAnne MelleyEric Meltz erRaul MendezJean MeynDavid MistachkinWilliam MountsLaura MurphyDave NelsonShawn NewmanCheryl NielsonKathleen O’BrienGrace O’ConnorPatrick O’ConnorRob OnnenMichael Pellicciott iPaulett e PetersonAmanda PhilyJames PowersMark RandolphPatrick RawnsleySteve ReinmuthKate Reynolds

Chris Riffl eMichael RollingerMichelle RutherfordMichael SandersLisa Sutt onKatie SvobodaAvelin TaconMary TennysonPatricia ToddMegan ValentineSara VanMeterSean WalshBeth WilcoxJean WilkinsonJennifer YamanuhaSung YangJudgesSandra Allen Jodi BacklundGeorge Bowden Brett BuckleySteve Buzzard Bill Downing Susan Dubuisson Jim Ferrell Doug Goelz Doug Haake Anne Harper Hollis HillBruce Heller John Hotchkiss Stephen HydeKarena Kirkendoll David Larson Pam LoginskyVictoria Meadows Patricia MorganPatricia Petersen Sherry Peterson

Kim ProchnauChristine Quinn-Brintnall Timothy RyanEric SchmidtCatherine Shaff erMike Sullivan Lisa Tabbut Craddock Verser Bruce Weiss

YOUTH LEGISLATURE Host FamiliesFred & Mary Jane AdairBob & Marty AlbeeJoyce AllenKris & Dave Bartruff Winona & William BayesScott & Cheryloy BeckwithDiane BingamanConnie BloomLuke & Whitney BowermanMichael & Cecilia BrennanJim BrickerGary & Katie BriggsRobin Zukoski & Keith BuchholzRegon Unsoeld & Susan CampbellMark Foutch & Janet CharlesMary & Roger DeanPenny Purkerson & Michael DempsterCorinne DowdDavid DunnLynne & Gary EdeleSusan EichrodtJodi ElliotDean & Sharon FosterJacki Gavin

Michael & Jenny GrayumJenny Greenlee & Brian HancockWayne & Carol GruenRon Smith & Debbie HallJack Brummel & Nora Hallett Robert Kirkwood & Valerie Hammett Karen Ray & Alan HardcastleLaura McDowell & Brad HendricksonHank & Helen HenryPaul Knox & Sara Holt-KnoxKatie & John HurleyJulie & Mark JaphetMark JobsonNathan & Cassandra JohnsonJeff & Linda KleingartnerDan Silver & Jeanne KoeningsDiane & Jerry KosierowskiJohn & Shelley Lafl erElizabeth & Brian LagerbergMary Beth LangDonna LarsonEnid LayesBecky LiebmanJoe Tougas & Karen LohmannMarsh & Debbie Macy

Thank You Program VolunteersThank You Program Volunteers

Att orney volunteer Heidi Greenwood smiles after a long trial in Olympia

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

Feb. 28 1 2 3 4YL Program Fees & Materials Due

MT Financial Assistance

Applications Due

5 6

Board MeetingCONA

Orientation(tentative date)

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14

Daylight-saving time begins

15

Andrew Jackson’s Birthday

16

James Madison’s Birthday

17

St. Patrick’s Day

18

Grover Cleveland’s Birthday

19

MT State Registration Due

20

Spring begins

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28

State Finals Championship

Round

Palm Sunday

29

John Tyler’s Birthday

30

First Day of Passover

31 April 1 2 3

MARCH 2010Paul & Robyn MalmbergCathy McCanseRuth McLemoreDeborah MontelaroTom & Loraine NelsonTom & Liz NelsonJim & Ines ParkerDeborah Patt inWes & Pat Pruitt Melanie & Tim RansomMichael Rollinger & Sarah AmesDick & Diane RussellRuth & Jack ShearerSherry Sullivan & Lee MohlerEarlyse & Larry SwiftKathleen Trott erJill & Gregory TurnerJanet & Scott WaeschleBarb & Reed Walker-TindallNancy & Mike WalshLaural & Greg WareWalt & Helen WhiteFritz & Gail WredePatricia Olson & Bill ZachmannJerome & Cyndi Zechmann

EVENT VOLUNTEERSDubs HerschlipEnid LayesSam BovardGail BrownSilke MountsKim LewisJoy AdamsJenny LemstromIris Maute-GibsonLeah StrandRuth McLemoreLaura GardnerTerri BakerKelly & Carol Haughton Douglas Duncan, Mitch Wilson, Forrest Epstein, Sarah Clinton and Laura Gardner prepare for the fl ight to CONA

23rd High School Mock Trial State Championships

2009 Youth & Government 2009 Youth & Government Financial StatementFinancial Statement

Income: Program & Financial Contributions Contributions $115,155Grants $31,800

Participant Fees $131,000Endowment Spending Allowance $4,700All other income (special events, training workshops, in-ner-association transfers)

$6,381

Total Income $289,036

Expenses Salaries (2.25 FTE) $132,334Program Supplies (subsidized through annual support, foundations, grants and sponsorships)

$19,500

Telephone $4,620Postage $7,500Rent $8,400Equipment $1,500Printing $9,500

Training $1,500Travel $4,000

Operations expenses (service fees, volunteer committ ee expenses, org. dues)

$21,675

Subsidized Program Expenses- Youth Leg , Mock Trial and Conference On National Aff airs (subsidized through annual support, foundations, grants and sponsorships)

$70,896

Individual Need Scholarships and Program Fee Awards * $2,711Reserves $5,000Total Expenses $289,036* Scholarships and Direct Individual Program Awards (Mock Trial, Youth Legislature and Conference On National Aff airs)

Awarded March – July 2009

Assets: 2008 Year EndEndowments:General Y&G and Magnuson $26,935.13 Foster Scholarship $2,437.63Bill Sieverling Youth & Gov $37,505.93Reserves:Reserve Account Balance $129,488.90 This reserve account is made up of funds Youth & Government brought when it left Y-USA.It is added to each month with money set aside from operations. It has been decreased with a defi cit, and increased with a surplus.

Phil Gardner, Alex Mech, Douglas Duncan, Erik Larson (top)Mitch Wilson, Michelle Thomas, Forrest Epstein (bott om)

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

March 28 29 30 31 1

April Fool’s Day

2

Good Friday

3

4

Easter Sunday

5 6

Last Day of Passover

7 8 9 10

11 12 13

Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday

14 15

Tax Day

16 17

18 19 20 21

Administrative Professionals Day

22

Earth Day

23Youth

LegislatureLeadership

TrainingJames Buchanan’s

Birthday

24

25 26 27

Ulysses S. Grant’s Birthday

28

James Monroe’s Birthday

29 30

Arbor Day

May 1

APRIL 2010IN 2009 YOURSUPPORTCOUNTED!Your contribution reducedstudent fees by:

$176 per student in Youth Legislature

$130 per student in Mock Trial

Total costs per student in 2009 were:

$378 per YL delegate

$177 per MT participant

2009 Participation:

461 students participated in the 62nd Session

651 students participated in the Mock Trial

Student delegates take a break

Notes

Governor’s Cabinet ($1,000 to $1,499) AFSCME Al Ralston BP Corporation of North America, BP Cherry Point Refi nery Chehalis Indian Tribe Bill Stauff acher Christopher Fidler Dwayne Slate Enid Layes Grant & Laura Gardner FamilyH. Norman & Karen Hyatt , Hyatt Companies Jeanne Cushman Jim Bricker Ken & Heidi Simpson, Angeles Electric Company Kevin & Michelle Hamilton Mike Egan Premera Blue Cross Robert & Carolyn Wolfe Robert & Janelle Nesbit Vulcan Northwest Inc Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationWilliam E. Mounts YMCA of Snohomish County YMCA of Tacoma-Pierce County

Sustainer’s ($500 to $999) AAA Vacuum & Sewing, Inc. Batt elle LaboratoriesBill & Carole Koenig Chris & Liza Koenig Clallam County Bar AssociationDavid & Judy Smith Douglas Beighle Garrison Kurtz Hal Zimmerman Honorable William Downing, King County Superior CourtHoward & Barbara Wollner, The Seatt le Foundation- KISMET FOUNDATIONJohn C. & Sandra McCulloughKen & Ellen Nowlin Kirkpatrick Family FoundationLaw Offi ces of David Vail, Jennifer Cross-Euteneier & Assoc. Les Schwab Tire Centers ADM Thomas & Margaret HaywardMark Ahida & Lisbet Nilson Noah Davis Pamela Curtis-Bjornsen & Lennie Bjornsen Rich Wallis Sanitary Service Company, Inc. South Sound Family YMCA Stuart & Irene Elway, Elway ResearchWashington State Council of Firefi ghters FundWashington State Defense Trial LawyersYMCA of Greater Tri-Cities

Thank You For Your ContributionsThank You For Your ContributionsFounder ($5,000 and up) Key Foundation Lucy Helm Microsoft Corporation Perkins Coie LLP Starbucks Washington Judges Foundation YMCA of Greater Seatt le

Benefactor ($2,500 to $4,999) BECU PEMCO Financial Services Virginia Stout Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Champion ($1,500 to $2,499) Jennifer Joly & Jason Hellberg Joan and Keiji Yoshitomi Puget Sound Energy Sam and Linda Bovard Scott and Cheryl Washburn The Boeing Company Verizon, Public Aff airs, Policy & Communications Washington District and Municipal Court Judges Association Washington State Bar Association, Litigation Section

Friends ($250 to $499) Alliances Northwest Associated General Contractors of Washington Association of Washington Business Carney Badley Spellman, P.S.Cheri Brennan & Tom Horsley Clallam County Family YMCA Coyne, Jesernig, LLC Don Brevik Gary & Loni Huff Honorable Justice Robert F. & Elizabeth Utt er, Washington State Supreme Court, retiredHonorable Robert Lewis, Clark County Superior CourtHonorable Sharon Tomiko Santos, Washington State RepresentativeJennifer Parker & Steve Clagett Joe JenkinsJohns-Brown Governmental Relations Jon & Bobbe Bridge Marcia Isenberger NCK Properties Patrick & Susan Dunn Riddell Williams PS Russell Investment Group Skagit Valley YMCA Stritmatt er Kessler Whelan Coluccio United Staff Nurses Union, UFCW 141 Walla Walla YMCA Whatcom Family YMCA YMCA of Gray’s Harbor YMCA of the Inland Northwest

Jodi Elliott is recognized on behalf of PEMCO for their contribution to the YMCA Youth & Government program

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

April 25 26 27 28 29 30 1

Law Day

2 3 4

Teachers Day

5

Governor’s Cabinet

ReceptionCinco de Mayo

6

National Day of Prayer

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YouthGovernor’s Ball

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Harry S. Truman’s Birthday

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Mothers Day

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MAY 2010Supporters (up to $249)Alison Hellberg Barb Mertens Beth Redfi eld Bett y Slate Bill & Barbara PerryBill Montgomery Billie Young & Larry MacMillan Bobbie Berkowitz Brown, Lewis, Janhunen & Spencer Bruce G. Hanson, LawyerCarmen CookCapitol Connection Carole H. McCarthy Carole AgnewCatherine Hillenbrand & Joseph HudsonCatherine Morris & Glen Doremire Catherine WhitefordCharles & Monica FulcherChiechi and AssociatesCreigh AgnewChris Meserve, Connolly Tacon & Meserve Cindy Zehnder Clallam County Family YMCA Youth & GovernmentConnolly Tacon & MeserveDan Crocker Daniel J. Berschauer David & Dorothy Bjornson David & Linda BarberDean & Sharon FosterDebbie Merle Deborah & Daniel Raas Don BrevikDon & Lois Brewer Dorothy Eley Doug Levy, Outcomes by LevyDubs Herschlip Dustin R. & Mary Klinger Earl & Camille Hale Earlyse & Larry SwiftElaine Von RosenstielEleanor Dornan Elliot ReidFerdinand & Iris PalumbaritForrest & Patricia L. Amsden Frank PritchardFrederick & Margaret HellbergGail & R. Steven Sawyer Genevieve HathawayGordon & Irene Dick Hal & Muff y BryanHerbert & Shirley BridgeHolly Gadbaw Honorable Al Bauer, Washington State Senate, Retired

Honorable Jeanne Kohl Welles, Washington State RepresentativeHonorable John Erlick,

King County Superior CourtHonorable Laura Inveen & G Wm Shaw, King County Superior CourtHonorable Louise Miller, Washington State Representative, RetiredHonorable Sid Snyder,

Washington State Senate, Retired

Isabelle Albi James & Ann Butler Jean LeonardJeff Hall Jill Sells & Thomas KramerJim & Peggy Holstine John & Anne Chafee John NolandJohn & Judy JolyJohn & Judy Presson

John & Suzy Berteaux John C. & Sandra McCulloughJudy & Mike Roberts Judy McNickleKathleen CollinsKathleen Petrie Kitsap Family YMCA Kenneth Comstock Larry & Carolyn DavisLarry & Kathy Gilliam

Leonard EygabroadLes & Mary EldridgeLes AxlingLuke & Whitney Bowerman Marc & Jo Anne GaspardMarelyn & Jim CurtisMarge BrouilletMarilyn Gregory Marilyn Sellers Mark Urnes

63rd YMCA Youth Legislature

YOUR OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMING YEAR:Leadership Giving Levels Founder $5,000+ Benefactor $2,500 - $4,999 Champion $1,500 - $2,499 Governor’s Cabinet or Amicus Circle $1,000 - $1,499

Builder Giving Levels Sustainer $500 - $999 Friends $250 - $499 Supporters up to $249

Governor’s CabinetThe Governor’s Cabinet is comprised of individuals, families, businesses and organizations who contribute $1,000 or more during the year to support YMCA Youth & Government programs. That contributing at the Governor’s Cabinet Level or above during the next year will receive the following benefi ts:

A plaque signifying support of the Washington YMCA Youth & Government Program. Listing in printed program materials, including the YouthLegislature Bill Book, Annual Report, and selected signage and recruitment materials. Invitations to all program events. Recognition at a special “Governor’s Reception” before the Opening Joint Session of the Youth Legislature.

“In this era of terrorism and uncertainty, it is moreimportant than ever to teach our young about thevalues, skills and traditions of democracy. Civiceducation somehow went out of style about 20 years ago. Now we are paying the price. It is timeto catch up! Civics, the art and skills of leadership,is mighty important to our nation’s future.”

-Honorable Ralph Munro,Former Washington Secretary of State

Continue Your SupportContinue Your Support

Members of the Board of Directors accept a generous donation from Verizon during the Alumni Reception at Starbucks Headquarters in June

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George H. W. Bush’s Birthday

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Flag Day

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Fathers DayEmancipation Day

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43rd YMCA Youth

Conference on National Affairs

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JUNE 2010Supporters (up to $249)Marsha & Merritt LongMartha ChoeMarty & Pam Lovinger Melanie Stewart & Wayne WilliamsMerlin AdvocatesMike & Judy Roberts Mike, Andrea & Colleen Cotey Mimi Sheridan Ned LangeNorthwest Advocates Northwest Educational Research CenterOscar & Barbara Soule Outcomes by LevyPatricia Durham Philip Gardner Planned Parenthood Public Policy Network of WashingtonPlatt , Irwin, Taylor Law Firm Porsche Everson Preg O’Donnell & Gillett R. Steven & Gail Sawyer Ralph, Kendra, Dahlen Murphy Ramona MonroeRandy DornRichard & Shelley Leavitt -BaronRichard Busto, D.D.S.Richard Chapin Richard Van WagenenRobert A. & Bett y McFarlaneRosemary DaszkiewiczRoy FergusonRuth Ballweg Sandy & Steven Wall Sarah & Christopher Clinton Sarah HanksScott & Cheryloy BeckwithSherie StorySharon & Milo McManus Steve Retz Stormans Inc. Strand ApplesSung YangTaylor Pitt manTerry TealeThe Rev. Chris & Andrew Foster Thomas & Tracy GarlandThomas Moak Tiff any KaliliTower LTD Venture Bank Waltraud & Kempthorne Scott Washington State Labor Council Wayne ClemetsonWayne EhlersWenatchee Valley YMCA Wes Uhlman

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR 2010-2011 EVENTS!

Mock Trial State Championships March 25-27, 2011 Youth Legislature Leadership Training April 22-24, 2011 64th Youth Legislature May 4-7, 2011

Bob Wolfe,Youth Legislature alum, during the

Governor’s Cabinet Reception

PO Box 193Olympia, WA 98507

(360) 357-3475 (p)(360) 753-4615 (f)

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