What does that mean?

From A to Y

Youth and Government terms

Advisor

The adult who leads a delegation: a teacher, YMCA staff member or volunteer. Every delegation needs one.

Anticipated Numbers

See Intent Form. Some states use this name for the same early form.

Bill

A proposed law a student writes on an issue they care about. It is debated in committee and, if it moves on, in the full chamber.

Bill Book

The printed book of every student bill for a conference, so everyone can read the bills before debate.

Committee

A small group of delegates that hears bills first, debates and amends them, and ranks which ones move on.

CONA

The Conference on National Affairs, the national Youth and Government conference held each summer.

Delegate

A student taking part in Youth and Government.

Delegation

A school or YMCA group of students that attends together with its adult advisors.

Governor's Cabinet

Students chosen to advise the Youth Governor and review bills before the Governor signs or vetoes them.

Intent Form

A free early form telling us roughly how many students and adults your group expects. It holds your spot and commits you to nothing.

NJC

The National Judicial Competition, the national mock trial and appellate competition for Youth and Government students.

Press Corps

Students who report on the conference: articles, photos, video and interviews.

Presiding Officer

A student who runs debate in a chamber, keeping order and following parliamentary procedure.

Resource Team

High school students who help run the Middle School Conference, including chairing debate.

Rooming

The hotel room list each delegation sends in before conference.

Youth Governor

The student elected to lead the program for the year. The Youth Governor gives the State of the State and signs or vetoes bills.

Y-Corps

A summer service program for Youth and Government students. Not the same as YMCA core values.