2025 SC YMCA Middle School YIG Candidate Profile

SC YMCA Middle School YIG Candidate Profile 2025

Students in 6th and 7th grade may run for elected office to serve next year, at the 2026 conference. Elections will take place at the November conference this year, with results announced at the Closing Convocation. Please complete carefully and thoroughly. This will be your candidate profile and it will be shared on social media and the YIG website. Students running for Youth Governor must be in 7th grade this year. Students running for Lt. Governor or Speaker of the House may be in 6th of 7th grade.
Elected Positions and Descriptions

Youth Governor - Must be in 7th this year. The Youth Governor works with Y staff and volunteers to help plan and oversee the program and conference. Will select a staff of up to 6 students who will help Youth Governor study bills submitted by students and determine a legislative agenda. The Youth Governor's staff may speak in committees on bills that the Youth Governor supports or opposes, although the Youth Governor may not speak in committees or chambers. The Youth Governor will sign or veto all bills that are passed through committees and chambers. The Youth Governor gives a three-minute speech at the Opening Convocation, and gives a three-minute speech at Closing Convocation. The Youth Governor should strongly support the mission of the YMCA Youth in Government program.

Lt. Governor - can be in 6th or 7th grade this year. Lt. Governor serves as Youth Governor in the event the Youth Governor is unable to serve. Presides over the Senate chambers. Is trained and able to use parliamentary procedure to manage debate in chambers. Must have strong speaking skills, strong leadership skills, and ability to maintain order in a chamber/room.

Speaker of the House - can be in 6th or 7th grade this year. Presides over the House chambers. Is trained and able to use parliamentary procedure to manage debate in chambers. Must have strong speaking skills, strong leadership skills, and ability to maintain order in a chamber/room.
What position are you running for?
Name

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Email
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Phone Number
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School
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What do you do in your time outside of school? Please include both clubs and activities (including any YIG experience you might have), as well as hobbies, jobs, volunteer work, or anything else that you spend time doing.
Why are you seeking this position, and what would you bring to the position and to the program if elected?
Why do you participate in YIG? How would you describe the benefits, outcomes, or experience of YIG to someone?
What should we know about you that isn't revealed in these questions?
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SC YMCA Middle School YIG Candidate Profile 2025