Advisor Manual and Program Documents
Below are the Advisor Manual and other program documents to help you in your preparation for the YIG State Convention. The Advisor Manual includes important information on each program area, how to facilitate a delegation, YIG policies and procedures, and much more. The specific program documents will assist you as you write bill, draft a trial brief, and more.
- Advisor Manual
- Program Leadership, Campaigns, and Elections
- Civic Leadership Institute Documents
- Judicial Documents
- Legislative Documents
| Advisor Manual | |
| Advisor Manual Includes all tabs listed below in one file. |
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| Tab 1 - Introduction to YIG Includes an overview of YIG and the Model Government Program, how students are involved, and a sample State Convention schedule. |
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| Tab 2 - Yearly Information Includes key dates, registration deadlines, program fees, and a listing of important forms. |
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| Tab 3 - Advisor Information Includes how adults are involved, advisor duties, dress code, program area duties, risk management, discipline plan, and more. |
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| Tab 4 - Delegation Information Includes an overview of delegations, suggested calendars, leadership, activities, and much more. |
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| Tab 5 - Student Information Includes an overview of YIG, how students are involved, dress code, participation agreement, and more. |
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| Tab 6 - CLI Includes an overview of the Civic Leadership Institute and some sample Preparation Kit questions. |
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| Tab 7 - Executive Branch Includes an overview of the Executive Branch program area, with brief descriptions on the student roles. |
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| Tab 8 - Judicial Includes an overview of the Judicial program area, trial information, how to write a brief, and a sample trial brief. |
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| Tab 9 - Legislative Includes an overview of the Legislative program area, bill writing guide, how to present legislation, and sample bills. |
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| Tab 10 - News Media Includes an overview of the News Media program area, with information about the Print Press and Video News. |
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| Tab 11 - Student Leadership Includes detailed descriptions on all leadership positions, a must read for any students interested in serving in a leadership role. |
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| Tab 12 - Campaigns and Elections Includes an overview of campaigns and elections, including specific campaign guidelines. |
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| Program Leadership, Campaigns, and Elections | |
| Student Leadership Overview If you plan to run for an office or apply for a program leadership position, you must review this document. |
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| Elections and Candidate Filing Process This document details the elections and candidate filing processes. Any student planning to run for office must review and meet all requirements specificed within this document. |
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| Campaign Guidelines All candidates for office must review the campaign guidelines and ahdere to these guidelines. Failure to adhere to the guidelines may result in a candidate being removed from the ballot. Also, candidates should review the campaign events and be prepared to speak and/or debate when specified in this document. |
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| Campaign Events All candidates should review the campaign events and be prepared to speak and/or debate when specified in this document. |
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| Civic Leadership Institute Documents | |
| Preparation Kit All CLI students are required to complete the Preparation Kit before arriving at the State Convention. The Preparation Kit asks a series of open-ended questions on five issues. Students need to bring their responses to the State Convention. |
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| Judicial Documents | |
| 2009 Case and Exhibits This is the case that Judicial students will use to develop their trial brief. |
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| 2009 Case Addendum Here is additional information to assist with writing your trial brief and preparing your case. |
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| Sample Trial Brief This is a sample trial brief to assist students with developing their trial brief. |
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| Legislative Documents | |
| Bill Writing Guide This PDF outlines the steps involved in writing a bill, including deciding on an idea, researching your bill, and putting it all together. |
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| Bill Process This PDF explains the steps in the legislative process that you will follow to get your bill passed and signed. |
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| Bill Worksheet This handy worksheet can help you get started with your bill writing. By simply answering these questions, your bill will start to take shape. |
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| Sample Bill - New Format for 2009 An act to require drug testing of all high school student athletes. |
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| Sample Bill - New Format for 2009 An act related energy efficient tax credits. |
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| Bills - 2008 The 2008 Bills are available on our website in the Convention Manual. Click on the link to the right to review the bills in the manual. |
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| Passed Bills - 2007 Click on the links for a PDF file of bills passed by the Missouri YMCA General Assembly in 2007 and signed by Governor Josh Travis. |
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| Passed Bills - 2006 Click on the links for a PDF file of bills passed by the Missouri YMCA General Assembly in 2006 and signed by Governor Christine Di Lisio. |
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