Legislature
YMCA Youth Legislature is a national YMCA program for high school students that prepares them for moral and political leadership through training in the theory and practice of developing public policy.
WHEN AND WHERE?
Groups form locally at schools, YMCAs, or through other organizations.
District Meetings are held in December each year to elect Officers for the coming session and nominate Officers for the next year’s program.
Youth Legislature is held in Montgomery. Sessions are held at the Alabama State Capitol, State House, Judicial Building, and local hotels.
Youth Legislature 2020: February 21-23
Register for Youth Legislature 2020
Media Notes:
1) Not all who apply will be accepted in the Media Program.
2) Limit of 4 Media Members per club/school
Apply for Lobbyist
Lobbyist Notes:
1) Not all who apply will be accepted in the Lobbyist Program
2) Lobbyist Program Limited to 16 members
2) Limit of 4 Lobbyists per club/school
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES:
Conf. Fee $240 if paid by December 16 – also Deadline for Financial Assistance Applications
Conf. Fee $255 if paid by January 13
Conf. Fee $270 if paid after January 13
District Meetings (no cost):
District 1 The Foothills District Sunday, November 17, 2 PM Location: Mountain Brook High School Black Box Theater
District 2 The Wiregrass District Saturday, Dec. 14, 10:00 AM Location: Dothan Northside Methodist Acad.
District 3 The Central District Sunday, November 17, 2:00 PM Location: St. James High School Montgomery
District 4 The Gulf Coast District Sunday, Dec. 15, 2:00 pm Location: Davidson High School Mobile
District 5 The Tennessee Valley District Date: Sunday, Dec. 15, 2:00 PM Location: YMCA Camp Cha-La-Kee
Available Offices at District
Nomination Form
Qualify for Office
District Map
Officer Responsibilities
Youth Legislature Officer Training
January 24-25 (Arrive by 6:30 PM Friday, Depart by 11:30 AM Saturday)
Embassy Suites, Montgomery Cost: $50 (due at event)
All Officers, Lobbyist, Media, Committee Chairs, and Governor’s Cabinet are required to attend.
Register for Officer’s Training
Volunteer
We’re looking for volunteers to help the weekend of the conference. If you’re interested in being a volunteer for this year’s conference please fill out the form below.
Volunteer for Youth Leg
PREPARATION
Check out our Resources for additional documents and links.
Draft Schedule
Here are a few videos on how to prepare:
How to Write a Bill
What to Wear
Parliamentary Procedure
REGISTRATION NOTES
Conference registration fees include Lunch and Supper Friday and Lunch on Saturday. Conference T-Shirts will also be given to all participants who register at least 3 weeks before the start of the conference. There is a Lost Occupancy Fee charged to delegations for any delegate hotel rooms that have less than 4 students of $60 per empty slot. Adult Private rooms are an additional $120.
Mail payments and forms to: ALYIG – 850 South Lawrence Street – Montgomery, AL 36104
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR YMCA CONFERENCES
Delegations who have cancellations can substitute however there may be additional fees. After rooming lists have been submitted substitutions must be the same gender and role (Adult, Delegate, etc.).
Request received more than…
60 days prior: 95% Refund
45 days prior: 75% Refund
30 days prior: 50% Refund
15 days prior: 25% Refund
Less than 15 days: No Refund
Who participates?
- High School Students (grades 9-12)
- YMCA Staff and Teacher Advisors
- Volunteers