The document provides information for delegates attending the Florida YMCA Youth in Government State Assembly. It thanks advisors and parents for their support, congratulates delegates running for statewide office, provides suggestions for being a good roommate, and details the dress code, packing list, visitor etiquette, and other logistical reminders for the Assembly.

1. Volume XII, Edition X, February 2015 Campo Chronicles Editor-In-Chief: Bradley Harwood
The definitive journal of Campo YMCA’s
Youth In Government chapter
A Huge Thank You!
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mrs. Pearson for stepping in as
our acting advisor this year and for agreeing to be our full time advisor next
year. Mrs. Pearson without you we would not have been afforded the
opportunity to do what we are doing. Your time, effort and dedication is
exemplified. Please extend our thankfulness to Mr. Pearson for supporting you
in this effort. WE, your delegates really do appreciate all that you have done
for us this year.
I would also like to thank the parents who have supported Mrs. Pearson in the
background to assist us in getting to Fall District Conference and State
Assembly. Mr. Ribas a special thank you for answering our abundance of
questions.
A Special Congratulations!
to our delegates who made it through elections at FDC
and will now be running for statewide office
at State Assembly.
Good luck to:
Ethan Young for Sullivan Senate President
Colin Pearson, Sullivan Speaker of the House
Daniel Eisele, Williams Speaker of the House
Andrew Sims, Williams Senate President
Christa Beriswell, CFO
Caleb Miranda, Governor

2. Being a good roommate!
As we arrive in Tallahassee in a couple of days, please remember to be a good roommate. Having a good or even great roommates at State Assembly can make all the difference in the world.
Suggestions on How to be a Good Roommate:
1) Clean up after yourself – your mom’s not here to remind you.
2) Don’t take too long in the shower – other’s need to use it also.
3) Hang up your clothes – they will look nicer for our events and no one will spill anything on them.
4) If you are up later than your roommates, try to be quiet when entering or leaving the room.
5) Offer to help carry things for your roommates if they need assistance.
6) Most importantly be supportive of your roommates, whether you are a first year or a sixth year, we all need to be supported in what we are doing. Many of us are stepping out of the box this
year and experience new areas of YIG.
FLORIDA YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE ASSEMBLY DRESS CODE DRESSCODE:
The state Assembly Dress Code applies to all those in attendance; Delegates, Advisors, Volunteers & Visitors.
GENERAL APPEARANCE: Hair must be a viable natural color. Extreme hairstyles are not appropriate. Visible tattoos and body piercing –
excluding earrings – are not appropriate. School Dress Code must also be followed.
LADIES : Business suits (skirts or pants with matching jacket). Business dresses with a jacket or cardigan. Sweater Twin-sets, loose dress
pants, and blouses or button-down shirts that present a professional look. Shoes with heels more than three inches are not allowed.
Sandals and open-toed shoes are not permitted In the Capitol.
GENTLEMEN : Tailored suit or sport coat with coordinated slacks. Pants should be hemmed and fitted at the waist with button-down, dress
shirts collared shirts. Ties are required. Dress shoes and socks.
GOVERNOR’S BALL: Professionalism and discretion are to be kept in mind for this event. This is a semi-formal dinner and dance.
Appropriate dress for this event is similar to that of Homecoming dance.
GENTLEMEN : Dress shirt, coat, pants, & tie. Dress shoes and socks.
LADIES : Semi-formal dresses of an appropriate s (opened toed shoes are allowed at the Ball).
If you have any questions, regarding your attire, please contact Mrs. Pearson immediately. We really don’t want anyone to have to wear a
jumpsuit. I have been told they are not very fashionable.

3. Bus Etiquette
Be courteous to our driver. He/she is going to be tired also.
Remove your trash from the bus. No one wants to sit in a dirty seat.
Don’t bring food onto the bus while we are traveling. Hold it until we have stopped and eat it then.
I look forward to hearing lots of great stories from each and everyone of you. This is going to be an
awesome experience for you.
FLORIDA YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE ASSEMBLY VISITOR DECORUM & COURTESIS:
Visitor Decorum & Courtesies Visitors will be expected to comply with the rules & procedures of the Capitol Complex and program facilities. It should be kept in mind that the Capitol will be conducting
regular business on Friday, therefore Assembly participants and Visitors will be asked to be mindful and quiet when traveling in the hallways between our Program Areas.
o Visitors are welcome to observe all Program Areas, but must remain in the Galleries or designated viewing areas in each chamber.
o Visitors are asked to remain quiet while entering, exiting or visiting in each program area as to not disrupt the proceedings.
o Visitors are asked to not communicate with Delegates while in Chambers. Kindly do not wave, pass notes, or speak to a Delegate. If you need to relay a message, please speak with a member of the
Assembly staff.
o Program Areas in the Florida Senate or House Chambers may be observed from the Galleries on the 5th Floor of the Capitol.
o Program Areas located in House or Senate Committee Rooms – (Sullivan or Bowen programs & any Judicial hearing of the District or Supreme Court) may be observed from clearly designated viewing
areas. Please DO NOT enter these rooms while a Delegate is speaking – kindly wait until a break in the speeches and enter ONLY at that time.
o Program Areas located in Supreme Court Building may be observed clearly designated viewing areas. Traffic in or out of a court room may be restricted during delegate speeches.
o Visitors are asked to remain seated during voting procedures of the Legislative Program Areas.
o Please keep in mind that it is courteous to clap when a bill is passed, but visitors should remain quiet if a bill fails. Visitors are asked to comply with the Following State Assembly Dress Code:
WOMEN: Business suits (skirts or pants with matching jacket) Business dresses with a jacket or cardigan. Sweater Twin-sets, loose dress pants, and blouses or button- down shirts that present a professional
look. Shoes with heels more than three inches are not allowed.
MEN: Tailored suit or sport coat with coordinated slacks. Pants should be hemmed and fitted at the waist with button-down, dress shirts collared shirts. Ties are required. Dress shoes and socks.

4. PACKING:
Please pay close attention to the packing list. everyone is required to follow the State
dress code for Assembly. You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage and
will be sharing your room with others, please start planning now and try not to over
pack!
A few reminders about packing:
It is not recommended that you bring expensive jewelry or electronics. If you do so it is
at your own risk.
The use of cell phones will not be allowed, except in your room and during free time.
Please make sure that you label your belongings so they don’t get mixed up with your
roommates.
PACKING LIST:
For Traveling
Sweatshirt/Blanket
You’re traveling on a bus, it will be COLD!
Small Pillow
Optional blanket/it gets cold!!!
Socks
Your Bill & Research – you will be working on the bus!
Snacks
Optional $$ for T-shirt and other items for sale at SA.
$$ for meals/snacks while you’re on the road!
Travel on Wednesday to Tallahassee
Travel on Saturday home
In General
Money for Meals (not covered by your Assembly fees)
Lunch on Thursday
Dinner on Saturday
Pen/Pencil and Highlighter
A legal pad/notebook
Umbrella and rain poncho
Sweatshirt/Jacket – it will be COLD!!
Clothes
Comfortable clothes for traveling
Casual clothes for your time at the hotel
3 nights of PJs – should be ‘Y’ appropriate
Sneakers/Athletic Shoes
A Warm Coat
Umbrella and rain poncho
Reusable water bottle w/name
Wednesday – Clothes to travel in specifically your green YIG t-shirt
Thursday – 1 Business Dress Outfit
Friday – 1 Business Dress Outfit AND appropriate attire for the Governor’s Ball
Saturday – 1 Business Dress Outfit AND Clothes to travel home in- Clothes to travel in specifically your green YIG t-shirt
Other Stuff
Personal Items – Shampoo, deodorant, etc.
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Gloves/scarf
Luggage Tag

5. A Few Important Reminders…
It is not recommended that you bring expensive jewelry or
electronics. If you do so it is at your own risk. Bring your laptop
computers at your own risk. With the exception of Press & Lobbyist
delegates, you will not be allowed to have them during program
time and assembly.
The use of cell phones will not be allowed, except in your room and
during free time.
Weather Forecast: The weather is expected to be colder than most
of you are used to, with highs in the mid-60s and lows in the
40s... If you want to check the weather yourself on weather.com,
you can use 32301 as a ZIP code reference. It is not unusual for it to
rain during the Assembly, so an umbrella is recommended.
Please make sure that you label your belongings so they don’t get
mixed up with your roommates.
Security: Everything that you bring with you to the Capitol each
morning has to go through a very public capitol security checkpoint.
Each Delegate may have only one carry on item when entering the
Capitol Thursday, Friday, & Saturday. Bag must be large enough for
binder and any “purse” items if desired. Make sure you are not
bringing anything you DO NOT NEED. Pack smart, leave anything
questionable at home.
Be supportive and respectful of individuals who are running for
office. They have put a lot of work into their campaigns.
Make sure you have an awesome time at State Assembly.
Remember today’s dreams are tomorrow future, so make the best
of it while you are there.
Please make sure you cut out the
luggage tags and attach them to your
luggage. The hotel will be busy and we
want to make sure that everyone gets
their luggage in a timely manner.