1. California Focus Plan of Action Lauren Reid Tricia Harlan

2. ??Why To Go?? To learn about California History Government To meet new friends Gain leadership experience

3. Costs and Financial Aid Cost in 2004 $435 for delegates Financial Aid is available Available from State County Club Individual Fundraisers

4. ??What Do You Learn?? About the government Who is involved Who represents who How a bill becomes a law How to write a bill Debating Skills The Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches

5. EVENTS Assemblies for the state of the Sierra Cascade Party Caucus Golden Eagles Grizzly Bears District Meetings Tortoise District Quail District Redwood District Gray Whale District Toured Old Town Sacramento State Capitol Governor’s Mansion

6. Other Events Mystery Dinner Dance Cruise on Sacramento River Trinket Trading Night Met w/ Legislators

7. What To Pack Tips Gather Everything Together Eliminate Half of the Clothes Take it for a Walk around the Block To much to handle Minimize Keep in mind very HOT weather conditions

8. Casual Packing Needs Ladies Finger tip length shorts or skirts Nice jeans/slacks Nice shirts, blouses, or polos Gentlemen Finger tip length shorts Nice jeans/ slacks Nice shirts or polos Both Modest swimwear

9. Business Attire Ladies Finger tip length skirts, skorts, or dress shorts Dress slacks Modest dresses Nice shirts, polos, or blouses No Tank Tops Gentlemen Slacks, Finger tip length dress shorts, non-faded jeans Collared shirts

10. Dressy Packing Needs Ladies Nice Dresses or Suits Dress Shoes Gentlemen Dress shirt and tie Dress Slacks Jacket or Suit (optional but appropriate) Nice Shoes

11. Official Dress Rules No Spaghetti Straps or Tank Tops No Short Shorts No Spandex No Ripped Clothing No Bare Midriffs or Undergarments No T-Shirts w/ Offensive Slogans No Hats at any time Wear Shoes at all times

12. Remember When Packing Comfortable Walking Shoes Laundry is limited Camera and plenty of Film A clock Notebook and Pen Trading Items w/ other Delegates Spending Money Water Bottles Snacks

13. How Many To Pack 2 Casual Dress 4-5 Business Dress 2 Classy Dress

14. Trading Trinkets Bring about 100 trading trinkets Items represent your area No Sticky Back Items Examples Raisins Pencils Key Chains Candy

15. Legislative Appointment Contact Legislator by phone or email Appointments for 20-30 minutes Bring a gratuity gift Make your point of view known Plan out questions to ask legislator

16. Plan Of Action Plan ahead Complete Early Fill Out Forms Ahead of Time Conclude

17. Experience !!LOTS OF FUN!! Learning