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Civic Leadership Institute

• A program for eighth graders
• leading into the Youth In Government program

"Democracy must be learned By each
generation"
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Who can go?

• Eighth graders from a select group of
• schools (including Bryan!)
• Selection is by student interest and teacher
  recommendation-only 20 students from Bryan can
  go. Applications will be accepted until
  September 10th!

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What is CLI?

• A 40 hour (approximately) program spread over
  three days that gives students the opportunity
  to
• Learn about state governmentand experience it.
• Explore the roles of legislators, lawyers,
  judges, and the press in government by
• Researching, discussing, and presenting on a
  variety of teen issues.
• Writing and debating bills.
• Observing and participating in mock trials.
• Participating in elections for state-wide YIG
  offices.

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What will we do there?Thursday, November 13

• tour the state capitol
• attend the opening session with YIG
• discussion on youth issues
• begin writing bills
• (Day to day schedule is subject to changethis
  was what has happened in the past.)

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Friday, November 14

• learn about the judicial system
• observe YIG mock trial
• participate in elements of mock trial
• evening activities at YMCA

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Saturday, November 15

• vote on next years state officers
• debate bills in CLI Legislature
• observe YIG House and Senate debates
• closing ceremony/banquet
• return to Bryan Middle School
• about 530 P.M.

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Where will we stay?
Capitol Plaza Hotel Two blocks from Capitol All
rooms face onto interior atrium Four students to
a room two queen beds per room.
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How much does it cost?

• CLI fee 225 (Some scholarships available)
• This includes
• 2 night stay in hotel
• Some meals
• All materials
• T shirt
• In addition, there will be a 35 fee for bus
  transportation and students must pay for
  additional meals on the trip.

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Deadlines

• Applications will be accepted until September
  10th. Scholarship applications are also due no
  later than Sept. 15th. Students will be chosen
  based on teacher recommendation.
• Program fee (210) is due no later than October
  3th. If applying for scholarship, please attach a
  check for the remainder of the program fee.
  Parents will be notified of any awarded amount as
  soon as we know.
• Transportation fee (35) is due no later than
  Oct. 3rd. Check need to be made to FHSD
• DO NOT register online! We will do this at our
  first meeting.

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What else do I need to know?

• Involves some preparatory worka few days after
  school to research selected topics. The topics
  include health and wellness of youth, teen
  smoking, school safety, and education. In
  addition, each student will choose another topic
  of interest.
• Dates for meetings are Sept 15, Oct 6, Oct 20,
  Oct 27, and Nov 3 (if needed). We will meet from
  330 to 430.
• This is an excellent introduction to the high
  school Youth in Government program. It is
  designed to give you a head start over the
  students who dont attend this program, and will
  help you decide which program you want to
  participate in next year.

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What clothing is required?

• Most activities will be conducted in business
  casual. (Khakis/casual slacks with sweater or
  collared shirt) No jeans or athletic shoes are
  permitted during the capitol activities!
• Dress shirt (males) and dress pants, skirts, or
  dress (females) may be required for some
  activities.
• We will wear our t-shirts and jeans to the Friday
  evening YMCA activity.

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What questions do you have?Application Packets
are available from Mrs. Richardson-room 718