2020-2021 PROGRAM YEAR
Program Year Overview:
Now more than ever, our young people are stepping up and using their voices across the nation - join them by joining us!
For our 2020-2021 program year, you can expect...
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Connections made with other students from across the state
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The same great programming you've come to expect and enjoy
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A fully-virtual fall rally event, complete with guest speakers, political compromise activities, friendly debate, and (of course) ample social time
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NEW virtual workshops throughout the year, on topics such as government fundamentals, public speaking, persuasive writing, new literacy, grassroots advocacy, anti-racism, and more!
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A statewide conference in spring - while at this time it's unclear whether this conference will be virtual or in-person, we are committed to providing an excellent experience with lots of opportunity for leadership, mentorship, and relationship-building.
Leadership:
Governor – Elise Bormann, Chippewa
Lieutenant Governor – Maggie Buss, Fox Cities
Secretary of State – Danielle Zheng, Fox Cities
Supreme Court Chief Justice – Amanda Padgett, Fox Cities
Editor-in-Chief – Julia Hartlep, Fox Cities
Key Dates:
Sunday, November 8 - Virtual Fall Rally
March 13-14 & 20-21 - Tentative Model Government conference dates (if virtual)
Workshop Schedule
October:
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RealTalk: Government Fundamentals
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Public Speaking
November:
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Program Area Breakouts
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Legislative - Writing bills
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Judicial - Writing briefs
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Media - Conducting interviews
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December:
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Parliamentary Procedure
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News Literacy
January:
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Persuasive Writing/Speaking
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Program Area Breakouts
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Legislative - Debate skills
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Judicial - Oral arguments & deliberation
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Media - Eliminating bias
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February:
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RealTalk: Inclusion & Anti-Racism
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Grassroots Advocacy
Delegations:
Chippewa Falls
Dane County
Door County
Eau Claire
Fond du Lac
Fox Cities
Green Bay
Kenosha
Kettle Moraine
Manitowoc
Oconomowoc/Pabst Farms
Racine
Stevens Point
**VIRTUAL DELEGATIONS**