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71St MODEL LEGISLATURE & COURT Y LEAD California YMCA Youth & Government 71st MODEL LEGISLATURE & COURT COMMEMORATIVE BOOK FEBRUARY 14-18, 2019 TABLE OF CONTENTS A MESSAGE FROM YOUTH GOVERNOR SCOTT NAGATOSHI 1 THANK YOU GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM 2 MODEL LEGISLATURE & COURT OVERVIEW 3 ELECTED YOUTH OFFICERS 4 LEGISLATIVE HOUSES LEADERSHIP 5 APPOINTED YOUTH LEADERS 6-7 A MESSAGE FROM BOARD CHAIR ALEX MIRCHEFF 8 HISTORY OF PROGRAM LEADERSHIP 9 AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE 10-11 LEGISLATIVE BILLS 12 PROGRAM AREA RECOGNITION 13-14 PLATFORMS 15 FUTURE LEADERS CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTS 16 PROGRAM STAFF 17 70 YEARS INSPIRING YOUTH A MESSAGE FROM 71st YOUTH GOVERNOR SCOTT NAGATOSHI Dear Youth & Government, In today’s political climate it is so easy to become pessimistic. We continue to see tragedy after tragedy, hardship after hardship, yet nothing ever seems to be done about it. It is almost as if no matter how loud we scream no one is there to listen. We are trapped in this void of greed and silence that forces our view of society into a negative light. But this isn’t a bad view to have, despite what anyone says. It is important for us to realize these issues so that we can begin working to fix them. The problem that comes with this outlook of society is when you begin to use these issues as a justification to spread negativity and perpetuate divisive factions that push us further apart rather than bring us closer together. Often times you will hear that our time will come in the future. That we must wait until we are older, that our “lack” of experience and understanding makes us useless, ignorant, and unable to start the conversations and make the changes we want to see. But those days are over. Sure, we will run into resistance, but in this past year alone I have seen an enormous shift in the way we as the youth handle issues and use our voices. We have turned words into action, conversations into change, dreams into reality, and we aren’t done yet. The youth of this nation are writing their own chapter in the history books and I am blessed to have had the opportunity to have surrounded myself for these past few years with all of you, the inspiring leaders and change-makers that continue to shock the world every day. Youth and Government has become a second home to me, a place where I can freely express myself and my beliefs without feeling pressure to be someone I’m not. It has taught me the importance of speaking out for what I believe in and how one person alone can only do so much, but when you have the backing of others who believe in you and support you then the opportunities are endless. This program has truly changed my life and helped shape me into the person I am today but it isn’t the program alone that has done this for me. The people I’ve met and connections I have made are the real reason why this program means so much to me. It was every debate, every conversation, every speech, every handshake, every hug, and every friendship that will hopefully last me many many years. It’s each and every one of you that have pushed me to be a better more confident person and there are no words that can express my gratitude for the impact you’ve had on my life. I am so excited to see what all of you will do in the future and how all of you will change the world. I believe in the work that we do and I am not pessimistic about what tomorrow may bring because although things look ugly now, I know that there are people like all of you that see the state of our nation as an inspiration to do something about it. Never allow your voice to be silenced, never be content with the world around you, never let someone tell you that your time has not come, but most importantly never lose who you are. Thank you for an exceptional last year in Youth and Government it has been an absolute honor to serve some of the greatest young minds I know. Goodbye for now, until our paths cross again. Sincerely, Scott Nagatoshi 71st Youth Governor 1792 Tribute Road, Suite 480, Sacramento, CA 95815 • (916) 287-9622 • www.calymca.org We would like to thank Governor Newsom for spending time to discuss the issues facing California and encouraging our 3,300 youth to stand up and make a difference. “The future is not ahead of you, it is within you.” -Gavin Newsom CALIFORNIA YMCA YOUTH & GOVERNMENT MODEL LEGISLATURE & COURT SECRETARIAT PROGRAM The Secretariat program offers an intensive leadership development opportunity for high school participants of our Model Legislature & Court Program. Secretariat participants provide mentorship and training to middle school delegates who are currently participating in the Model United Nations program. They provide direction to younger delegates on how to research international topics, create resolutions for change and resolve conflicts. In turn, Secretariat participants receive guidance and mentorship from For over 70 years, California YMCA Youth & program volunteers to help strengthen their Government has provided high school youth leadership skills. throughout California the opportunity to learn about a wide variety of issues affecting our state, SPRING CONFERENCE nation and world. Youth & Government programs Spring Conference is an abbreviated version of are a platform for service learning, social respon- our Model Legislature & Court program, sibility and personal development. Participants showcasing two of the major program areas from develop critical thinking and public speaking skills the MLC during one weekend in May. Delegates that allow them to articulate and act upon their participating in the National Issues Commission beliefs. have the opportunity to write proposals focused on identifying creative solutions to national issues. MODEL LEGISLATURE & COURT Those who participate in the Legislature have the More than 3,300 youth participants or “delegates” opportunity to write bills on issues affecting the representing 90 delegations across California state and/or their local communities. convene to discuss major issues facing our state each year. The Model Legislature & Court program CALIFORNIA JUDICIAL COMPETITION brings together a cross-section of the state’s high The California Judicial Competition launched in school students for a six-month, learn-by-doing October of 2018. This appellate court competition experience that teaches the values of democracy. brings delegates together to practice their speech Participants experience government firsthand and and debate skills as they present oral arguments learn how to solve local and national problems and preside as justices. Participants gain a deeper through the democratic process. understanding of our legal system and their role within it. The program includes two training conferences and a culminating conference that allows participants INTERN PROGRAM the opportunity to put their training into action as The Intern Program is an intensive three-year they assume their given roles. During the leadership training opportunity for college students culminating conference in Sacramento, participants who are alumni of the Model United Nations and/ take over the historic halls, chambers and offices or Model Legislature & Court program. Interns are of the California State Capitol, the state Supreme selected and trained in advanced leadership and Court and the Governor’s Office. Legislation is the fundamentals of youth development. debated and court cases are decided, as students apply skills they have gained in the program. ELECTED YOUTH OFFICERS Youth Governor Chief Justice Secretary of State Scott Nagatoshi Jenny Lee Jaya Sandhu Miller Torrance South Bay Westchester BOARD OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE ISSUES & ACTIVISM CONT. State Superintendent of Director Grizzly Party Chair Public Instruction Amir Saley Melina Fike Jad Soucar Miller Berkeley Verdugo Hills FORUM ASSEMBLY Poppy Party Chair Deputy Superintendent of Forum Speaker of the Assembly Coco Nakano Public Instruction Jessica Jacobs Palisades-Malibu Elliot Hyon Palisades-Forum East Valley Family YMCA/818 Redwood Party Chair Mahita Bobba Forum Chief Sgt-at-Arms Cartsen Sondergaard SVC/El Camino Noah Spirn Verdugo Hills SFY/Stonestown Siena Laws Trout Party Chair Berkeley Forum Chief Clerk of the Assembly Alexa Maghloubi Dhrti Molukutla Westside Family CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY TEAM SRV/Valle Lobo Director JURY TRIAL Gabriel Feiner FORUM SENATE District Attorney Albany Forum Lt. Governor Brittany Meija Zachary Patterson Culver-Palms CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL SDSC/Mission Valley PROTECTION AGENCY LEGISLATIVE ANALYST Administrator Forum Chief Sgt-at-Arms State Legislative Analyst Noah Hilles AJ Plumb Brie Fortmuller Ventura Family Newport-Corona del Mar Newport-Corona del Mar Deputy Administrator Forum Secretary of the Senate NATIONAL ISSUES COMMISSION Caroline Kimbel Andrea Michelle Leon Presiding Commissioner South Pasadena San Marino Anderson Munger Kenneth Gee Palisades-Malibu CALIFORNIA INVESTMENT BANK INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS State Treasurer Y LEADCOMMISSION Presiding Commissioner Aidan Horn Chief Rapporteur MCA Khenadi Christmas Verdugo Hills Laurenor McCormicknia Y t DaVinci CalSDSC/Magdalenaif Eckernmen CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION Gove Presiding Commissioner Presiding Speaker outISSUESh & & ACTIVISM Joseph Catt Kian Farahdel Y Avocado Party Chair West Valley Palisades-Malibu Deven Radfar Palisades-Malibu SUPREME COURT Speaker Pro-Tem Attorney General Tyler Wong Gold Party Chair Simon Siskel EPIC- Sage Bella Robakowski South Pasadena San Marino Miller LEGISLATIVE HOUSES LEADERSHIP GOLD ASSEMBLY CONT. SILVER ASSEMBLY CONT. GOLD SENATE CONT. Chief Clerk of the Assembly Chief Sgt-at-Arms Chief Whip Emma Barrosa Alysse Heller Michael Udo EPIC- San Gabriel SVC/Central Westchester Chief Sgt-at-Arms Chief Whip RED SENATE James Cabral Ethan Gutterman President Pro-Tem East Valley Family YMCA/818 East Valley Family YMCA/ Adam Foster Stud City SPPY/WY- San Pedro Chief Whip Secretary of the Senate Emma Goodman BLUE SENATE Lt.
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