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2006-2007 AnnuAl RepoRt

Our Story Continues2007 Annual Report


2007 was a year of tremendous accomplishments and milestones for the Washington Youth & Government program. Most importantly, this year marked the 60th anniversary of Youth legislature and the 20th anniversary of Mock trial. thanks to the hard work, creativity, volunteer hours, and financial support of many dedicated supporters, we were able to honor these important programs and look back at the impacts they have had on so many young people over the years.

the 60/20 Anniversary included an alumni reunion, a parade of Washington’s elected and youth governors, and a wonderful celebration banquet attended by over 600

students, advisors, alumni, and supporters. Former Chief Justice Robert utter, a member of the 1947 Youth legislature, was honorary co-chair of the Anniversary Committee. Joining him in this role were long time state Senator Sid Snyder and Former Secretary of State Ralph Munro. their witty and inspiring remarks at the banquet were a testament to the impact of Youth & Government programs on our state and its leaders. they also reminded us that even in a rapidly changing world, Youth & Government programs continue to teach and inspire hundreds of Washington State youth each year.

once again this year, thanks to supporters like you, we exceeded our ambitious target for our annual campaign, raising over half the funds needed to operate Youth & Government programs. As you are aware, the programs are operated entirely on contributions and program fees, so your continuing support is critical to our success.

This year we also received a financial boost and vote of confidence from the Washington State legislature. We are proud to report that during the 2007 session, legislators found Youth & Government to be critical to improving the quality of civic education around the state and appropriated

Annual Message

lucy Helm

Janelle D. nesbit

$50,000 in the biennium budget to assist Youth & Government in meeting this goal. over the next two years we will use these funds to develop programs in underserved areas and populations within our state.

Youth & Government is fortunate to have a group of talented and tireless volunteers who participate as members of our Board of Directors. this year, we say goodbye and thank you to several board members who have provided immeasurable support to the program. Included in this group are Garrison Kurtz who played an instrumental role in supporting our annual campaign over the 5 years he was on the board; and Judge William Downing, Mock trial program Chair through 2006, and this year’s recipient of the utter Award for distinguished service to youth. Special thanks also to pam Curtis-Bjornsen, who steps down after over 15 years of board service, including 8 years as Board Chair. pam has served the program since 1981 when she was Washington’s Youth Governor. Her leadership, organization, fundraising skills, good humor, and devotion to the program will be difficult to replace.

thank you for participating in our anniversary events, volunteering for program activities and providing financial and volunteer support for the continued expansion of the Youth legislature and Mock trial programs around the state. We are enclosing a commemorative book from the 60/20 Anniversary celebration. We hope you enjoy reading the story of Youth & Government. As the year and our anniversary celebrations come to a close, we are not closing the book; we are writing a new chapter. thank you for being a part of the YMCA Youth & Government story!

lucy Helm Janelle D. nesbit Board Chair executive Director


2007-2008 Board of Directors

Lucy Helm*, ChairStarbucks Corporation

Enid Layes*, Vice Chair

Sam Bovard, TreasurerKey Bank

Jennifer Joly, Secretary

Joan Yoshitomi, Past Chair

Louis Brotherton, Mock trial Representative

Erik Ashida, Youth Governor

Mike Egan*Microsoft Corporation

Don BrevikYMCA of tacoma-pierce County

R e s p o n s i b i l i t y

Stuart Elway*elway Research

Chris Koenig*Koenig Chevrolet-Subaru

Jim FerrellKing County Prosecutor’s Office

Jim Bricker*peMCo Financial Services

Judge Robert LewisClark County Superior Court

Michael Miles lawton printing, Inc

Noah Davis*In pacta lawyers, pllC

Dwayne Slate*

2007-2008 Advisory Board

R e s p o n s i b i l i t y

Sam ReedSecretary of State

Sharon Tomiko SantosWA State House of Representatives

Scott Washburn, COO/SVPYMCA of Greater Seattle

Ralph MunroFormer Secretary of State

Justice Robert Utter*Washington State Supreme Court, Retired

*Alumni of the Youth legislature or Mock trial programs

YMCA Youth & Government Staff

Janelle D. Nesbit, executive DirectorSarah Clinton*, program Director

Kandi Lee, Administrative Coordinator


MottoDemocracy must be learned by each generation.

Vision new generations of ethical and informed, public-minded citizens.

Missionteach Democratic values and skills to youth through hands on experience.

Board of Directors Strategic Goals (2007-2009)Increase participation in Youth & Government programs with emphasis on geographic, economic and ethnic diversity.enhance the consistency and quality of local Mock trial and Youth legislature programs.Increase and diversify Youth & Government financial resources.ensure the staff and volunteer resources necessary to accomplish Goals 1, 2 and 3.

“Democracy is more than being governed by a majority vote. It is a process in government which must be learned and earned by each succeeding generation. Youth cannot inherit democracy. They achieve it as adults provide opportunities and leadership.” -Dr. Earle T. Hawkins, Chair, Maryland Youth & Government (1940s)

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Youth and Government relies on the support of the community. So many people have contributed their time, expertise and money to our program all these years it is only fitting that our delegations learn to be active in their local communities. We are taught that community involvement is a life responsibility and can happen on any scale. Whether it is school or community activities, working fundraisers or giving to them, helping a campaign or running for office, there is always room to contribute. It is our privilege, our responsibility, and we believe, our duty. As the motto goes, we believe that, “Democracy must be learned by each generation.” We have a responsibility to learn it, and a responsibility to teach it. YMCA Youth and Government gives us the platform to do both, while giving everyone involved memories to last a lifetime.

Ken & Heidi Simpson, alumni 1984YL Advisors & Parents 2007

Because of the amazing time that I had at Mock Trial and the State Competition I have a much better understanding of the judicial system. This program has also brought me closer to many people in my class by working closely with them in preparing different parts of the trial and watching and cheering them on at state. I am very grateful that I have had this opportunity to represent my school and have an unforgettable experience with my classmates, friends, teachers, and volunteers.

Peter Mallahan, student 2007


Mock TrialProgram Highlights

46 teams competed in 6 district competitions around the state33 schools were involved in Mock trial statewideFouR teams represented Washington State at two national competitions:

National High School Mock Trial Championship Seattle prep American Mock Trial Invitational university prep, eastside Catholic, Franklin

Snohomish County hosted its first district competition in several yearsexpanded collaboration with the Washington State trial lawyers, WSBA, Young lawyers and the Washington Judges’ Foundation

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YMCA Mock Trial - A Story of Servicethe YMCA Mock trial program would not be possible without the continued support of Washington’s legal community. over one hundred attorneys and judges volunteer their time to preside over and rate local and state competitions. legal professionals throughout the state also volunteer hundreds of hours each year helping students learn courtroom procedures, research case law and develop courtroom strategies. By developing relationships with local attorneys and judges students gain an understanding of our democratic system of government as well as a respect for the judicial process and those who work within it.

Inns of Court scholarship winnerthe Honorable Robert J. Bryan American Inn of Court partnered with YMCA Mock trial again this year to offer a $1,000 college scholarship to a graduating senior who exemplifies the values of professionalism, ethics, civility, legal skills, and understanding of the YMCA core values – honesty, respect, responsibility, caring, faith and fun. this year’s award recipient was Sofia Noorani from Tri-Cities Prep.

Judge Stephanie Arend (left) & Jill Stone (center) present Sofia Norrani

with Inns of Court scholarship

My Mock Trial Story: Louis Brotherton, student 2007Mock Trial is not just debate, not just theatre, and not just law. It is a mental battle, fought in a court room, combining elements of theatre, law, debate, and speech. Mock Trial is the single best experience of my High School career. Through Mock Trial I have learned a great deal about trial litigation, gained confidence in my public speaking, and made life long friendships. Participation in Mock Trial is an emotional roller coaster. In my time in the program I

have experienced the ecstasy of a state championship and the disappointment and disbelief of a lost round; and as a result I have grown, matured, and witnessed the same growth in my teammates. There is no doubt that when I look back on my time in high school, Mock Trial will be what I remember most fondly. Mock Trial is a fantastic program and it is worth every minute.

Mock Trial

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Special Thanksthank you to Washington State Supreme Court Justice Jim Johnson for presiding over the Championship Round of the 2007 State Competition!


Youth LegislatureProgram Highlights

460 students involved in 29 local programs statewideDelegates served in 6 legislative chambers3 new delegations – including one from Spokane Addition of District 5 on the olympic peninsulaSupport of Sid Snyder, Ralph Munro and Justice utter as honorary co-chairs of the Anniversary CelebrationAnniversary events including: Alumni Reception, Banquet, procession of Governors and publication of the 60/20 Commemorative Book and video

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YMCA Youth Legislature - A Story of DedicationFor the past 60 years the success of YMCA Youth legislature has lied in the hands of program volunteers. nearly half of the delegates attending the 60th session stay with host families around the olympia area; adult advisors, parents, teachers and YMCA staff members spend hundreds of hours each year teaching delegates the processes of state government. Your time and energy is an investment not only in the futures of individual students, but in that of our state as a whole.

the dedicated support of individuals around Washington made it possible for Youth & Government to subsidize student participation fees by 40%. Your contributions also made the Youth & Government programs accessible to students around the state through $3,324 in individual scholarships.

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Youth Legislature

My Youth Legislature Story:Erik Ashida, 61st Youth GovernorIn 1965, Lyndon Johnson told the graduating class of Howard University

“it is the glorious opportunity of this generation to end the one huge wrong of the American Nation and, in so doing, to find America for ourselves, with the same immense thrill of discovery which gripped those who first began to realize that here, at last, was a home for freedom…”

These words are still true a generation later. Young people discovering what our country and its institutions mean to them and how they can contribute continues in the YMCA Youth Legislature Program. The program gives us unparalleled access to the institutions of our state government. It enables us to not only learn about these institutions, but to make them our own.

HB 100 limiting Allowable Work Hours for Medical professionalsHB 110 Expanding the Definition of Hate CrimesHB 15 Inclusion of Braille Values on paper MoneyHB 21 lowering the Age of Mandatory School AttendanceHB 33 limiting Awards in Medical Malpractice CasesHB 39 Requiring Foreign language education in K-12HB46 Ending Affirmative Action for Application into Higher EducationHB 75 Allowing the Hunting of SasquatchHB 93 Definition of Traffic Safety CourseHB 97 Mandatory Hand WashingSB 2 legalizing HempSB 23 Voting w/o Selecting a partySB 27 Instant Runoff VotingSB 312 Removing “under God” from the pledge of AllegianceSB 32 Cities w/1,000+ Required to Have a Biofuel pumpSB 330 Action in DarfurSB 48 Regarding a Mortician’s Disclosure of Information w/o ConsentSB 5 unfair practices of employers Regarding Sexual orientation

Legislation Passed by the 60th Youth Legislature


Youth Legislature DelegationsWhatcom (YMCA)Monroe (YMCA)Southeast (YMCA)northshore (YMCA)Sammamish (YMCA)Metro Delegation (YMCA)MMeM (YMCA)Seattle Academy of Arts and SciencesBellevue (YMCA)Shoreline (YMCA)lakesideWest Seattle (YMCA)South King (YMCA)normandy parktacoma (YMCA)lakewood (YMCA)Holy Rosarythurston (YMCA)Grays Harbor (YMCA) olympic peninsula (YMCA)South puget Sound Community CollegeHeritage High SchoolMt. View High SchoolStevenson High SchoolDayton High SchoolWalla Walla High SchoolBickletonYakima (YMCA)Spokane (YMCA)

Mock Trial TeamsKennewick High SchoolRichland High School

2007 YMCA Youth & Government Participants

Southridge High Schooltri-Cities prepport townsend High School (2)Central Kitsap High SchoolCamas High SchoolColumbia High Schoolevergreen High SchoolHeritage High SchoolFort Vancouver High School (3)Ridgefield High SchoolHudson’s Bay High Schooleastside Catholic (2)Franklin High School (2)International Community SchoolSeattle Academy of Arts and Sciences (2)Seattle parks and RecreationChief Sealth High SchoolRoosevelt High Schoolliberty High SchoolMercer Island High School (2)Renton High SchoolSeattle prep (3)university prep (3)Archbishop Murphy (3)Marysville-pilchuck High SchoolMeadowdale High Schoolthe River AcademyMount Spokane High SchoolMeridian High SchoolWindward High Schoollynden High School

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Conference on National Affairs

2007 Washington Delegationover the 4th of July, seven students from the Washington Youth & Government program represented our state at the 40th Annual YMCA Youth Conference on national Affairs in Black Mountain, nC. Students wrote proposals on issues ranging from the regulation of dietary supplements to creating a system of proportional representation in the uS House of Representatives. the Washington Delegation was recognized with the honor of premier Delegation for the third year in a row!

My CONA Story: Alex Mech, student 2007Five hundred teens from all over the US represent their Youth & Government programs, their states, and their beliefs. Even with the tremendous differences we have, we still come together every year in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina to share our common passion for democracy and our common identity as Americans. It is this collaborative experience which puts in our hearts an even deeper appreciation of freedom, leads us to gain the famous “Blue Ridge Spirit,” and bonds us together, creating friendships that last a lifetime.

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In 2007 Your Support Counted!

Your contribution reduced student fees by:$159 per student in Youth legislature $158 per student in Mock trial

Total costs per student in 2007 were:$359 per Youth legislature delegate$198 per Mock trial participant

2007 participation:460 students participated in the 60th Session556 students participated in the Mock trial program

2007 student fees:$200 for Youth legislature$30 + team fees for Mock trial Distircts $30 + team fees for Mock trial State

Watching the students work on bills and listening to their endless debates is a reminder of why I became a teacher in the first place. Youth & Government has had a lasting, positive effect on our students. - Mary Pryor, Dayton HS teacher and YL advisor (2007)

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Mary pryor and fellow advisor James Rosensweig

Percentage of Student Fees Supported by Your Contributions in 2007Students paid

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2006-2007 Financial Summary

Public Support and RevenuesContributions $140,000Grants $35,600participant Fees $113,500endowment Spending Allowance $3,824

All other income (special events, training workshops, inner-assoc. transfers) $11,500total Support and Revenues $304,424

ExpensesSalaries (2.5 Fte) $126,320

program Supplies* $17,500telephone $4,500postage $6,750Rent $5,940equipment $500printing $17,500training $1,500travel $4,500operations expenses (service fees, volunteer committee expenses, org. dues) $26,094Subsidized program expenses* (Youth leg, Mock trial & ConA) $79,896Individual need scholarships and program fee awards ** $3,324Reserves $10,000total expenses $304,424*subsidized through annual support, foundations, grants and sponsorships**Scholarships and Direct Individual Program Awards (Mock Trial, Youth Leg, and CONA)

Assets 2006-07EndowmentsGeneral Y&G endowment $41,401.22Foster Scholarship $3,746.81Bill Sieverling Youth & Gov $51,772.29Reserve Account Balance $92,846.03This reserve fund is made up of funds that Youth & Government brought when it left Y-USA, plus funds set aside each month from it’s operations. It has been decreased with a deficit, and increased with a surplus.

Year-end Balance 2006 $96,920.32


Judge William Downing:Recipient of the 2006 Robert F. Utter Awardeach year YMCA Youth & Government recognizes one individual in the state of Washington for ethical leadership, commitment to the ideals of democracy, civic responsibility and service to the community by presenting them with the Robert F. utter Award. this year’s recipient of the utter Award was Judge William Downing of the King County Superior Court.

Judge Downing began working with the Mock trial program after being appointed to the Superior Court by Governor Booth Gardner in 1989. Since then he has served on the Board of Directors as program Chair, written and edited several mock cases, and organized the King County District Competition.

In addition to Mock trial, Judge Downing is involved in the Bench-Bar-press Committee and the WA pattern Jury Instruction Committee. In an interview taken after being presented with the 2005 Washington State trial lawyer’s Association Judge of the Year Award, Downing said he is involved with these programs in an effort to “de-mystify the law...and get information about the justice system to people who are primarily outside of it.” Judge Downing is known statewide for his professionalism and dedication. YMCA Youth & Government thanks Judge Downing for his work and commitment to the legal education of Washington citizens.

Robert F. Utter Award

Judge William Downing,King County

Superior Court

Judge Downing has always been a bright star in whatever he chose to do. The YMCA Youth & Government Program has been fortunate to be the recipient of his dedication and industry in their Mock Trial program since 1989. The participants have had the benefit of a splendid role model in their work with him, which in turn serves as a catalyst for encouraging adoption of his values in their choice of a career. I am honored to have my name associated with Judge Downing and thank him for his involvement in this worthwhile program.

Justice Robert F. UtterWashington State Supreme Court, Retired

The Story Continuesthe stories here would not be possible without the continued support of individuals and organizations who value the democratic future of Washington State. 40% of Youth & Government’s annual operating budget is collected through our annual fundraising campaign each fall. We look forward to continuing our community partnerships over the next year.

2007-2008 Student feesYouth leg participation fee $200 Mock trial District fees $30 per student + team costs Mock trial State fees $30 per student + team costs

2007-08 Budgetproposed Youth leg and Mock trial operating Budget $308,424estimated program fees $116,000Anticipated foundation/sponsorships/special events $77,424

Need for additional support $115,000

What’s Your Youth & Government Story?

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Opportunities for Support

CONA was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I have truly grown as a person and have learned a lot about myself.

Rachel Leavitt-Baron, student (2007)

Leadership Giving LevelsAmbassador - $10,000+

Founder - $5,000 - $9,999Benefactor – $2,500 - $4,999Champion - $1,500 - $2,499

Governor’s Cabinet/Amicus Circle - $1,000 - $1,499

Builder Giving LevelsSustainer - $500 - $999Friends - $250 - $499

Supporters - up to $249

Write your own page in the history of YMCA Youth & Government. Below are a variety of ways you can support the future of our democracy by getting involved!

Volunteer with a local YMCA or school programparticipate in program committee meetingsJudge students during regional or state Mock trial competitionsprovide expertise during statewide training eventsoffer to host Youth legislature delegates during session in olympiaGuide the future of the organization as a member of the Board of DirectorsSustain programs through an individual or corporate contributionMake an in-kind donation of program materials, food, meeting space or merchandise

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Join YMCA Youth & Government in building a brighter future for Washington!


YMCA Youth & GovernmentPO Box 193

Olympia, WA 98507

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www.youthandgovernment.org

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