Key Changes
Program Changes have been made to three portions of the 2011 YMCA NJ Y&G Conference:
- Courts (Judicial Program): While delegates will still fully enjoy the experience of simulating the Appellate Court System, the Judicial Program will also be simulating the Supreme Court. Thus, participants will actively debate on the constitutionality of selected pieces of legislation. Legislation will be selected by the presiding Chief Justice from amidst the submitted legislation for the 2011 Conference.
For more information on the Courts (Judicial Program)
- Lobby Corps:
Participants in the this years Lobby Corp will have a heavier influence in their "Firms" goals. Lobbyists will be assigned to a "Firm" at our Pre-Legislative Session at which time members will collectively discuss and decide the directions and Legislative goals of their Firm. This new process will allow participants to follow their personal passions will adhering to the goals of their "Firm".
For more information on the Lobby Corp - Written & Video Press:
The Press has been organized into two different "Press Corps" to allow participants the opportunity to express their views in an editorial fashion while still learning the ethics behind journalistic practices. Participants will be in charge of creating a periodic newsletter during the Legislative year, actively writing editorial pieces on bills, as well as running the Lt. Governors debate. All of this while still overseeing the creation of the Conference-ending Newspaper and Slideshow.
For more information on the Press Corps
