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YMCA Youth & Government2007-08 Annual Report

2007-2008 AnnuAl RepoRt

Teaching Democracy

Improving Civic Education

Fostering Leaders

Doing More.. .

through your continued partnership and support, the YMCA Youth & government program has completed another outstanding year (our 61st!) of providing quality programs to young people across the state of Washington. this year we are proud of our new program innovation, increased outreach, committed volunteers and national success by our student participants.

thanks to the generous support of the 2007 Washington State legislature, Youth & government has been able to expand our outreach this year to new and underserved areas. We received legislative funding that allowed us to offer start-up grants to 4 new Youth legislature delegations and 4 new Mock trial teams. these new programs include students from diverse social, economic and cultural backgrounds, many of whom would not otherwise have had access to the quality civic education experience we offer. over the next year, we will work with these groups to ensure they receive the leadership, funding and administrative support to continue offering Youth & government programs.

our student leaders created and led a major restructuring of the lobbyist corps within the Youth legislature this year, illustrating the power and importance of developing student leadership within our programs. We have attempted for

a number of years to restructure the lobbyist program to more closely mirror the real “third house,” and to offer a higher quality, educational and fun experience for our youth lobbyists. prior program changes were not effective, and frustrated student leaders took matters into their own hands in 2007, recommending significant changes to the structure of the program. At their urging, we divided the lobbyists into smaller, more manageable “lobbying firms,” each led by a student executive. These firms competed to see which could pass the most bills assigned to them – similar to “real world” lobbyists. the changes were a resounding success and created a more engaging and dynamic Youth legislature. our student leaders should be proud of the lasting impact they will have on students in years to come.

We are very proud of the success of our Mock trial teams who participated in national competitions this year. Seattle Prep went on to earn an 8th place finish at the 2008 national Mock trial Competition. our 2008-2009 youth governor, phil gardner, ably represented our state in the national youth governors’ conference in Washington, DC. In addition, our Washington participants in the Conference on national Affairs received our highest honors yet: premier delegation (4th consecutive year), and Washington delegate Alex Mech received the outstanding Statesman Award, The Chandler Scholarship and was selected to be the first ever Washington student who will be a Presiding Officer at the 2009 Conference on national Affairs.

Youth & government is fortunate to have a talented and tireless group of volunteer Directors. this year we say goodbye to former alum Stuart elway who is leaving the Board after 13 years of dedicated and unwavering support of Youth & government programs. His impact will be lasting and he will be missed.

Finally, as is true each year, the YMCA Youth & Government program benefited from the tremendous support of hundreds of supporters around the state - students, advisors, parents, alumna(e), donors, and volunteers. Without your continuing support we would be unable to bring hands-on civic education to the hundreds of Washington students we serve each year. thank you for all you do!

Annual Leadership Message

lucy HelmBoard Chair

Janelle D. nesbitExecutive Director


2008-2009 Board of Directors

Advisory Board

lucy Helm*, ChairStarbucks Corporation

enid layes*, Vice Chair Jennifer Joly, Secretary Sam Bovard, treasurerKey Bank

Joan Yoshitomi Dwayne Slate*Mike egan*Microsoft

Don BrevikYMCA of Tacoma-

Pierce County

Jim Bricker* PEMCO Financial

Services

YMCA Youth & Government StaffJanelle D. nesbit, executive Director

Sarah Clinton*, program DirectorCaty Whiteford, Administrative AssistantSarah lagrange, Americorps Volunteer

*Alumni of the Youth legislature or Mock trial programs

Judge Robert lewisClark County Superior

Court

Chris Koenig*Koenig Chevrolet-

Subaru

noah Davis*In Pacta PLLC

Isabelle Albi Mock Trial

Representative

Chris Fidler* Petrizzo Strategic Group

Jeanne Cushman* CushmanGale LLC

Kevin Hamilton Perkins Coie LLP

phil gardnerYouth Governor

Al RalstonWashington Research

Council

Scott Washburn YMCA of Snohomish County

Ralph MunroFormer Secretary of State

Sharon tomiko SantosWashington State House of

Representatives

Sam ReedSecretary of State

Justice Robert utter*Washington State Supreme

Court, Retired

Honorable Sid Snyder, recipient of the 2007 Robert F. Utter Award each year YMCA Youth & government recognizes one individual in the state of Washington for ethical leadership, commitment to the ideals of democracy, civic responsibility and service to the community by presenting them with the Robert F. utter Award. this year’s recipient of the Honorable Sid Snyder, former Washington State Senator and outstanding leader and role model for young people in our state.

Robert F. Utter Award

I will do more than belong,I will participate.

Previous recipients 1997 Robert F. utter, Justice1998 Daniel J. evans, Washington governor1999 Frederick t. Haley, Ceo of Brown & Haley in tacoma2000 Ralph Munro, Retired - Washington Secretary of State2001 Bob Henderson, former Youth & government Alumnus and Board Member2002 Christine gregoire, Washington governor 2003 Bill Sieverling, former YMCA Youth & governemnt Alumnus and YMCA executive2005 Rick nagel, YMCA Mock trial advisor and retired Franklin High School teacher2005 Ray Johnson, former YMCA Youth legislature advisor of 24 years2006 William Downing, King County Superior Court


MottoDemocracy must be learned by each generation.

Vision new 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 responsibility1) to develop social competence, problem-solving ability, and communication skills2) to encourage self reliance and a sense of purpose for youth3) to provide training and experience through active participation in the three branches of 4) government: legislative, executive, and Judicialto stimulate careful deliberation of social issues and their possible resolutions5) to create opportunities to hear and respect varying viewpoints6) to apply ethical values in making public policy7) to teach the YMCA core values of Honesty, Caring, Respect, and Responsibility8)

Board of Directors Strategic Goals (2007-2009)Increase participation in Youth & government programs with emphasis on geographic, 1) economic and ethnic diversity.enhance the consistency and quality of local Mock trial and Youth legislature programs.2) Increase and diversify Youth & Government financial resources.3) ensure the staff and volunteer resources necessary to accomplish goals 1, 2 and 3.4)

Teaching Democracy to the Next Generation

I will do more than care,I will help.

Mock TrialArchbishop Murphy (3)Chief Sealth High SchoolColumbia High Schooleastside Catholic (2)Fort Vancouver (3)Franklin High SchoolHenry Foss High SchoolHudson’s Bay High SchoolInternational Community SchoolJefferson Community CenterKennewick High Schoolliberty High School (2)lynden High School (2)Meadowdale High SchoolMercer Island High SchoolMeridian High School new Market Vocational olympia High Schoolport townsend High School (2)Richland High SchoolRidgefield High School (2)Roosevelt High SchoolSeattle AcademySeattle prep (3)Sehome High SchoolSouthridge High SchoolStevenson High Schoolthe River Academy (2)tri-Cities prepuniversity prep (2)Windward High School

2008 Participating Programs

Youth LegislatureAuburn YMCABickletonClallam YMCADayton High Schoolgault Middle Schoolgrays Harbor YMCAHoly Rosary Schoollakeside Schoollakewood YMCASeattle Metro YMCAMeredith Mathews east Madison YMCAMonroe YMCA Mountain View High Schoolnormandy parknorthshore YMCASammamish YMCASeattle AcademyShoreline YMCASkyview Junior HighSouth puget Sound Community CollegeSouth Sound YMCASoutheast YMCAStevenson High SchoolStilliguamish Valley Schooltacoma YMCAWalla Walla High SchoolWest Seattle YMCAWhatcom YMCAYakima YMCA


Mock Trial

Program Highlights44 teams competed in 6 district competitions around the state• 31 schools were involved in Mock trial statewide• FouR teams represented Washington State at two national competitions: • Seattle Prep, 8th at National High School Mock Trial Championship Meridian High School, 11th at American Mock Trial Invitational (AMTI) The River Academy, 14th at AMTI Archbishop Murphy, 15th at AMTIRecord number of attorneys volunteered to rate student performances during the state • competitionThe first Washington Mock Trial Coaches’ Orientation training was well attended and opened • the door for increased training and networking opportunities for coaches around the state

Mock Trial District Conveners

Honorable Robert LewisMock trial program ChairClark County

Honorable Charles Snyder

Honorable Martha Gross

Honorable Leon HenleyWhatcom County

Honorable Linda Krese Snohomish County

Honorable William DowningKing County

Honorable Stephanie Arendpierce/thurston Counties

Honorable Craig MathesonBenton/Franklin Counties

Malcolm HarrisClallam/Jefferson Counties

Carl Warring & Sharon HedlundSpokane County

Inns of Court scholarship winnerthe Honorable Robert J. Bryan American Inn of Court partnered with YMCA Mock trial again this year to offer a $1,000 college scholarship to a graduating senior who exemplifies the values of professionalism, ethics, civility, legal skills, and understanding of the YMCA core values – honesty, respect, responsibility, caring, faith and fun. this year’s award recipient was Ashleigh Shoecraft from Franklin High School.

My Mock Trial Story: Isabelle Albi, Mock Trial State Representative 2008-09Really smart high school students obsessing over minutia in a made-up problem. When I first heard about Mock Trial I was skeptical that I would even be qualified enough to make the team. Everyone who participated in Mock Trial knew exactly what to say when someone said a jumble of numbers and letters, such as “804 b 3”, “701,” or “609 d.” I have since realized that this is why so many people, like myself, love mock trial. Mock Trial provides not only an opportunity to forge friendships and gain an understanding of the rules of evidence, but an opportunity to experience the world of law.

This past year when my team was preparing for the national championship in Delaware, my teammates and I had to learn, and appear experts on, corporate mergers and acquisitions law. After literally hundreds of emails, several multi-hour lectures on corporations and corporate law, and pouring over the Emanuel ‘Corporate Law’ book, I realized that I want to practice corporate law. Mock Trial has been, without a doubt, the most rewarding and fulfilling experience of my life. It is worth every dollar spent, and every minute volunteered.

Mock Trial

I will do more than believe,I will practice.


Youth Legislature

Program Highlights420 students involved in 29 local programs statewide• 6 legislative chambers in operation during the 61st Youth legislature• 3 new delegations taking advantage of legislative funding for program • expansion new Bill Book format allowed program to save paper while maintaining • high quality program materialsStudents had the opportunity to be part of the May Day events that • locked down the legislative Building – they did a fantastic job and got to see yet one more part of state government and civic participation!

Special Thanksthank you to lt. governor Brad owen and Justices Mary Fairhurst and Jim Johnson for participating in the opening session of the 2008 YMCA Youth legislature. thank you to governor Christine gregiore for taking time stand in for pictures with each Youth legislature delegations.

To all of the elected officials who take time out of their schedules to support civic education in Washington State - tHAnK You! Your involvement in YMCA Youth & government and other programs shows students the importance of civic education and of being involved in the political process and in their communities.

I will do more than be fair,I will be kind.

Youth Legislature

My Youth Legislature Story:Phil Gardner, 62nd Youth Governor“There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America” – Former President Bill Clinton

In the years I’ve been involved in Youth & Government this quote has really stuck with me. It’s helped serve as sort of a basic guidance as to how I should live and interact with others - both in this program and in my everyday life. I say both Youth & Government and my everyday life because at this point for me it is hard to tell the two apart. Even when I’m not actually doing some sort of project or activity for Youth & Government, I’m thinking about it - brainstorming about a new possible bill idea, daydreaming about the

lively debate we have in the chambers, or wondering about ways in which our program could become even better.

In the same spirit of this idea I recall another quote. “The purpose of a good leader is to create more leaders.” I sincerely hope in my time as Governor I can help fulfill this advice, and I feel that at a fundamental level creating more leaders is what this program has been about to me and should be about to others.

Legislation Passed by the 61st Youth LegislatureHB 17 Labeling genetically modified foodHB 18 property: excluding personal incomeHB 203 open up stem cellsHB 22 Concerning smoking driver with childHB 23 Contraceptives without parental consentHB 28 Women included in selective serviceHB 42 organ donor educationHB 46 Bilingual educationHB 54 Religion in schoolsHB 56 Implementing run-off voting in Y&g HB 64 presidential election a national holidayHB 74 Kyoto protocolHB 75 Creation of Department of peaceHB 86 public health care for children under 18SB 14 Replacing marriage with civil unionsSB 17 Military recruitingSB 208 Biofuel buses SB 23 personal safety courseSB 29 public school peSB 34 High school voter registrationSB 4 lowering drinking age to 18SB 40 unregulated left laneSB 48 Rights pertaining to medication of childrenSB 55 employment discriminationSB 8 no longer minting the penny


Conference on National AffairsHello Friends of Youth & Government,We’ve just returned from our CONA trip, and it was an amazing experience. We flew from SeaTac to Nashville and had a three-day “pre-trip” in Tennessee with activities such as visiting the Hermitage (former home of President Jackson), the State Supreme Court, and the State Capitol Legislative Building. Afterwards we drove to Black Mountain, NC for the conference. The opening session and mixer were enjoyable, and 6 of our 7 proposals passed out of First Committee and 1 made it to Third Committee. Though our delegation’s proposals did not pass, Washington delegates debated well on other proposals throughout the conference and started many new friendships with students from other states.--Phil Gardner

Dear Friends of Youth & Government,CONA has been an incredible experience for the past week. Seven delegates, including myself, flew out to Nashville, TN on June 25th. After a long day of travel we arrived in Tennessee and went to the Waffle House for dinner. The next day, Thursday, we took a tour of the University of the South, Sewanee, and then went to high tea at Tea on the Mountain. Though it was hot, we had a wonderful time at the Nesbit’s tea shop. Friday we toured the Nashville Capitol, met the Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Koch, toured the Hermitage, and visited the Nashville Parthenon. Saturday we finally left for the Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain, North Carolina. All but 1 of our proposals made it out of 1st committee and I made it out of 2nd committee. Sadly none of our proposals made it to GA or Plenary, but some of us had incredible pro/con speeches. This was my 1st year and I loved getting to know people from across the country. I combined my proposal with another girl from Virginia and got to know her very well. I also made some friends especially from Kentucky, New York and North Carolina. I am very tired now, but I am so happy to have had this opportunity!--Lauren Hawkins

Dear Everyone,We left the Seattle airport on June 25th heading to Nashville. We explored Nashville, going to the Hermitage, and the Capitol, etc. Then we headed to the mountain. My proposal this year was requiring public school students to take one class in world religion. It passed onto second committee, which was exciting. I made many new friends especially from New York, Alabama and Kentucky! I also saw old friends which was nice too. I truly loved this experience and will always remember this!Sincerely,--Rachel Leavitt-Baron

2007-2008 Governor’s Cabinet

Founder ($5,000 and up)Microsoft CorporationYMCA of greater SeattleWashington Judges FoundationStarbucksKey Foundationlucy Helm

Benefactor ($2,500 to $4,999)Washington State Bar Association, Young lawyers DivisionWashington MutualBeCupeMCo Financial ServicesJennifer Joly & Jason Hellberg

Champion ($1,500 to $2,499)Stuart & Irene elway, Elway ResearchJoan Yoshitomithe Boeing CompanyRobert & Carolyn Wolfenancy pleas, Riley & Nancy Pleas FoundationWashington State Bar Association

Governor’s Cabinet ($1,000 to $1,499)pamela Curtis-Bjornsen & lennie BjornsenScott & Cheryl WashburnSam & linda BovardRobert & Janelle nesbitgarrison KurtzMark tabbutt & Denise BoardChehalis Indian tribeAFSCMeJim BrickerYMCA of Snohomish County SaltChuk Resourcesenid layespremera Blue CrossState Farm Insurance CompaniesYMCA of tacoma-pierce Countyperkins Coie llpDavis Wright tremaine llpJeanne CushmanS.o.S. FoundationBruce & Jolene McCaw, ApeX FoundationMark Ashida & lisbet nilsonWilliam & Jill Ruckelshaus, Madrona Investment Group, L.L.CVirginia StoutDwayne SlateWilliam e. MountsVulcan northwest IncWashington State trial lawyers Associationpuget Sound energyVerizon northwest Inc.the Community Foundation of South puget Sound

It is with deep appreciation that YMCA Youth & Government recognizes the corporations, organizations and individuals who have contributed $1000 or more in 2007-08 to the Youth

Legislature and Mock Trial programs.


Thank You for Your Support

Sustainer’s ($500 to $999)grant & laura gardnerHonorable William Downing, King County Superior CourtChris & liza KoenigRich WallisDorothy CuttingBill & Carole KoenigKen & ellen nowlinKaren & H. norman HyattDavid & Judy Smith

les Schwab tire CentersSouth Sound Family YMCAClallam County Bar AssociationSanitary Service Company, Inc.Washington State Council of Firefighters FundHoward & Barbara Wollner, The Seattle Foundation-KISMET FOUNDATIONSanofi-Aventis, US INCnoah Davis

Friends ($250 to $499)Don Brevikgary HuffYakima Family YMCASammamish Family YMCAJoe JenkinsJanet levingerHonorable Sharon tomiko Santos, Washington State RepresentativeJustice Robert F. & elizabeth utterWalla Walla YMCA YMCA of the Inland northwestDanny M. Coynetheodore Rodriguez, Torero’sChiechi and Associates

Honorable Sid Snyder, Washington State SenateBogard and AssociatesKen & Heidi Simpsonned langeWhatcom Family YMCASkagit Valley YMCAAssociated general Contractor’s of WashingtonFrank pritchardClallam County Family YMCApatrick & Susan Dunnunited Staff nurses union, UFCW 141Carney Badley Spellman, p.S.Brad Boswell, Boswell ConsultingAlliances northwest

Washington Defense trial lawyersMike eganDave & MaryAnn WebsterJohn C. & Sandra McCulloughDavid Vail, Law Offices of David Vail, Jennifer Cross-Euteneier & Assoc.Battelle laboratories

Duncan & lai MorrellRichard & Shelley leavitt- BaronAssociation of Washington BusinessVenture BankKimberly ellwangerJon Bridge, Ben Bridge JewelersStritmatter Kessler Whelan ColuccioKathleen JenkinsDon & lois BrewerHonorable Robert lewis, Clark County Superior CourtCheri Brennan & tom HorsleyForrest & patricia l. AmsdennCK properties

I will do more than dream,I will work.

Thank You for Your Support

Supporters (up to $249)the Rev. Chris & Andrew FosterMarelyn & Jim CurtisDavid & linda BarberSarah & Christopher ClintonFrederick & Margaret HellbergBill MontgomeryCatherine MorrisHonorable James RobartYMCA at Washington State universityKitsap Family YMCAJill & thomas Sellsgordon & Irene DickJ. R. o’neil Honorable Ralph & Karen MunroJohn nolandWenatchee Valley YMCADavid & Dorothy BjornsonHolly gadbawRobert A. & Betty McFarlaneKandace & larry leeMonica elenbaasSharon CaseHal ZimmermanRobert Knudson, Casa Mia ManagementWashington’s public ports AssociationBrenda FitzsimmonsJohn Durbin Robert Simmonspaul MctaggertHerbert BridgeHarold goltzBruce g. HansonMimi SheridanJoanne Brekke-Selklarry gilliamJames ButlerSteve RetzDudley Brown

Roy FergusonCory Armstrong-HossCatherine Hillenbrandearlyse & larry SwiftDonna ChristensenAaron gilliesMarge Brouilletlaura DeasonCindy ZehnderRandy DornWillard & Katharine Wilcox, Allstate Giving CampaignBill Stauffacher, Stauffacher CommunicationsSam DowningJennifer BundyDoug levy, Outcomes by LevyDirk FarrarRobert McHaneyJim HolstineHonorable Al BauerCindy Houghpat & Judy WinsorMike & Brenda Williams, TAGS AwardsSung YangCarmen CookJohn & Suzy Berteauxelizabeth upton & Rayburn lewisMarty & pam lovingerKeven Caldwellelaine Von RosenstielJacqueline WhiteAlison HellbergMike & Judy RobertsRichard Busto, D.D.S.Honorable Mary Fairhurst, Washington State Supreme CourtStrader Hallet & Company, p.S.Brian BarkerScott & Cheryloy Beckwith

larry & Carolyn DavisDaniel paasRichard Van Wagenennora J. Hallett & Jack BrummelAlex MechVernon & genevieve HathawayMichael HeaveySusie tracy, Northwest AdvocatesJohn & Judy pressonJohn & Anne ChafeeMarc & Jo Anne gaspardMartha Choeerik AshidaJim MillerSherie StoryAssociation of Washington CitiesZemorah Murraygreg Hanon, CommunicoBarb MertensDan grimmChuck & Julia CuttingConnie & Herm petersChris Meserve, Connolly tacon & MeserveJohn & Judy Jolythermos goldsteinSandi Swarthout, Capitol ConnectionMaureen MorrisFred Jarrett FundDaniel J. BerschauerWaltraud & Kempthorne ScottWashington State labor CouncilSharon & Dean FosterBooth gardnerJean leonardHal & Muffy BryanSimon Barnhart, platt, Irwin, taylorCharlie Dunn, Holy RosaryJennifer parker & Steve Clagett


In 2008 Your Support Counted!

Your contribution reduced student fees by:$82 per student in Youth legislature • $39 per student in Mock trial•

Total costs per student in 2008 were:$282 per Youth legislature delegate• $119 per Mock trial participant•

2008 participation:420 students participated in the 61• st Session593 students participated in the Mock trial • program

2008 student fees:$200 for High School Youth legislature• $120 for 8th grade Youth legislature• $30 + team fees for Mock trial Districts • $30 + team fees for Mock trial State•

Continuing to do more...the programs and opportunities provided by YMCA Youth & government would not be possible without the continued support of individuals and organizations who value the democratic future of Washington State. 42% of Youth & government’s annual operating budget is collected through our annual fundraising campaign each fall. We look forward to continuing our community partnerships over the next year.

2008-2009 Student feesYouth leg participation fee $200 8th grade participation fee $150Mock trial District fees $30 per student + team costs Mock trial State fees $30 per student + team costs

2008-2009 Budgetproposed Youth leg and Mock trial Budget $333,000estimated program fees $136,000Anticipated foundation grants, corporate sponsorshipsand special events $72,000

Need for additional support $125,000

2007-2008 Financial Summary

I will do more than teach,I will inspire.

2008 Youth & Government Financial StatementPublic Support & revenues Contributions $129,000Grants $37,000Participant Fees $128,500Endowment Spending Allowance $4,824All other income (special events, training workshops, inner-association transfers) $14,500total Support and revenues $313,824expenses Salaries (2.5 FTE) $134,888Program Supplies (subsidized through annual support, foundations, grants and sponsorships) $19,500Telephone $4,620Postage $8,000Rent $6,900Equipment $500Printing $19,500Training $1,500Travel $4,500Operations expenses-(service fees, volunteer committee expenses, org. dues) $26,696Subsidized Program Expenses- Youth Leg , Mock Trial and Conference On National Affairs (subsidized through annual support, foundations, grants and sponsorships) $73,896

Individual Need Scholarships and Program Fee Awards *** $3,324Reserves $10,000total expenses $313,824*** Scholarships and Direct Individual Program Awards (Mock Trial, Youth Legislature and Conference On National Affairs) Awarded March – July 2007

ASSETS 2007-08

endowments

General Y&G and Magnuson $43,088.59

Foster Scholarship $3,899

Bill Sieverling Youth & Gov $56,493.31

reserve account Balance This reserve fund is made up of funds that Youth & Government brought when it left & Y-USA, plus funds set aside each month from it’s operations. It has been decreased with a deficit, and increased with a surplus.

Year-end reserve Balance 2007 $109,382.37


Opportunities for Support

Leadership Giving LevelsAmbassador - $10,000+Founder - $5,000 - $9,999Benefactor – $2,500 - $4,999Champion - $1,500 - $2,499governor’s Cabinet/Amicus Circle - $1,000 - $1,499

Governor’s Cabinet/Amicus Circlethe 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 benefits:

A plaque signifying support of the Washington YMCA Youth & government program.• listing in printed program materials, including the 62nd session Youth legislature Bill Book, • 2008-09 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.

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

I will do more than earn,I will enrich.

I will do more than give,I will serve.

Volunteer ServiceYMCA Youth & government programs would not be possible without the dedication and committment of hundreds of individuals around our state. In 2008 over 100 attorneys and judges volunteered their time to rate students performances and preside over the State Mock trial Competition. Volunteers come from all over the state to ensure students have a quality educational experience. During the 61st Youth legislature, 63 families in thurston and pierce counties opened their homes to delegates. their generosity makes it possible for students to participate in programs regardless of their social and economic situation.

Additionally over 200 volunteers, teachers and YMCA staff members around Washington spend hundreds of hours each year teaching Youth & government participants the ins and outs of state government and the importance of civic engagement in the democratic process. It is because of their efforts Youth & government students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to be active and involved, public minded citizens.

Thank You For Your Service & On-Going Support

help Support the leaders of tomorrow!campaign Support: $500 $250 $100 $50 other i would like to contribute to: Youth legislature mock trial cona Youth & Government endowment Fund

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www.youthandgovernment.org

Democracy must be learned by each generation.

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