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October 11, 2008
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_________________________________________________Kentucky YMCA Youth Association______________________________________________

Since 1890, we have encouraged the spiritual, intellectual, social and physical development of young people through community service, government awareness and leadership training.

STUDENT YMCAs
The Student YMCA (Formerly Y Club) is a school or community based organization chartered by the Kentucky YMCA that promotes service, leadership, and character development through student-organized service to the school and community and through fellowship with peers, adults, and YMCA staff. There are more than 6000 Student YMCA members in more than 150 Student YMCAs across Kentucky. All young people in 6th-12th grade who are looking for the best opportunities in civic engagement, Christian values, responsibility, academics and motivation are encouraged to join our Student YMCA movement.

Student YMCA Member Fees:

Established Student YMCA

$8/ member before October 15th

$10/ member after October 15th

Premiere Student YMCA

$75 one time fee for new Student YMCAs with 10 or more members

(new Student YMCAs with fewer than 10 members, same as Established Student YMCA fees)

CLICK HERE to Register your Student YMCA

CLICK HERE to view the 2008-2009 Student YMCA, KYA, and KUNA Manuals

The Student YMCA is open to all students who wish to become servant leaders to their schools and communities and who accept the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Student YMCAs must have an enthusiastic and caring adult advisor over the age of 21. Then Student YMCAs need members (you determine the size of your group)! For ideas on how to hold a membership drive, contact your Regional Director.

***Student YMCA Point Form to be filled out on-line!***

See your Regional Director for a Student YMCA Manual.

Click here for Student YMCA hints on officers, service, fundraising, and more!

Service News:

Mini-Grants for Service-Oriented Projects for Youths
Pay It Forward Mini-Grants go to one-time-only, service-oriented activities that young people would like to perform to benefit their school, neighborhood, or greater community. Projects must contain a "pay it forward" focus, which is based on the concept of having one person do a favor for others, who in turn do favors for others, and so on, so the results grow exponentially. Maximum Award: $500. Eligibility: K-12 youths. Deadline: applications accepted starting September 15, 2008.
For more information: http://payitforwardfoundation.org/educators/grant.html

Upcoming Conference:

Click here for the 2007 KYA Awards and Election Results!

2008 Kentucky Youth Assembly Dates:

November 20-22, East Junior KYA

November 23-25, East Senior KYA

December 4-6, Central Junior KYA

December 7-9, West Senior KYA

December 11-13, West Junior KYA

Program Fees:

Senior KYA

-Student Fees for Student YMCA Members

$185 per student with 4 students per room

-Student Fees for Non-Members

$195 per student with 4 students per room

Junior KYA

-Student Fees for Student YMCA Members

$185 per student with 4 students per room

-Student Fees for Non-Members

$195 per student with 4 students per room

Adult Advisor Fees

FREE-One advisor with each 15 students (rooming with another advisor or $65 single room fee) - On time registration ONLY

$105 per advisor rooming with another advisor (Note: Advisor may be paired with an advisor from another school)

$170 per advisor in your own private room

In Three Days You Can:

~Share your ideas and opinions

~Run for state office

~Lobby for or against a bill

~Present a case before student justices

~Broadcast a news report

~ Get down at the dance

~Meet Kentucky's coolest teens

Students can choose from several roles:

~Legislator/Bill Author- present and debate the important issues facing our state and nation

~Supreme Court Advocate- argue a real case before student justices (Senior Only)

~Elected Official- serve as Governor, Chief Justice, Speaker of the House, or another important executive leader at KYA

~Other Opportunities- students can also serve as clerks, lobbyists, or media corps members

Click here for KYA Overview & History

All KYA Conferences will be held at the Crown Plaza Holiday Inn (formerly the Executive West Hotel) in Louisville, Kentucky

Students in grades 6-8 may attend Junior KYA.

Students in grades 9-12 may attend Senior KYA.

Which KYA Should You Attend? Senior KYA or Junior KYA

If you have questions about which KYA you should attend or if you have conflicts with your region's dates, just call the Kentucky YMCA at (502) 227-7028.

Click here for a Financial Assistance Application

Financial Assistance Deadline: October 7, 2008

THE KENTUCKY YMCA WILL NOT ACCEPT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS FOR KYA AFTER THIS DEADLINE!

KYA is student run, but adult Y staff members, teachers, and parent advisors are always present to keep things running smoothly and safely. Each delegation should have at least one advisor per 15 students. More Questions? Contact the Kentucky YMCA at (502) 227-7028 or E-mail us.

Programs:

Spring '08 Live Y'er!

Click here to see full Live Y'er!

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