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Learning ObjectivesThe Rocky Mountain Youth Leadership Conference (RMYLC) provides an experiential and classroom educational forum for all attendees, developing leadership, patriotism and free enterprise competencies for young leaders.
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FAQ
Most Frequent Questions And Answers
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WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE?
The next conference will be held June 12-16, 2023 at the Colorado State University — Pueblo (CSU-P). A tentative schedule shown in the Student Handbook, and will be finalized by May 2023. There will be activities during the entire day, focusing on leadership, patriotism, and free enterprise. WHO WILL BE SPEAKING?
The topics and biographies of the past presenters can be found HERE. When the schedule for 2023 is finalized, the list of 2023 speakers will be shown in the Student Handbook. WHO CAN ATTEND?
The school’s RMYLF Liaison solicits interested students via the high school point of contact (HSPOC) in the January-February time frame of the conference year. Nominated students are directed to this website’s Conference Application tab to complete their application in March. Their HSPOC reviews the applications and then rank orders his/her students and forwards the information to the RMYLF Registrar in late April. The RMYLF Selection Committee makes its final selections from the list of nominees in early May. If selected to attend the Conference, the student and the HSPOC are promptly notified by text and/or email. Once the student is selected, he or she is required to go to this website again and fill out the Registration form. This form requires strict attention to detail and speedy completion by attendees not later than the mid-May. This is also an opportune time to obtain/review an electronic copy of the Student Handbook (see below the 2021 edition) where attendees can study conference requirements. Prior to the Conference any updates and final instructions will be emailed to attendees. The proposed schedule for 2023 applications and registrations is HERE. WHAT IS THE APPLICATION SCHEDULE?
The 2023 RMYLC student body will be selected by a specific process. Conference applicants must be recommended by their High School Points of Contact (HSPOC). To identify your HSPOC, contact us with your high school name at rmylf1981@gmail.com. Selection is made according to the schedule below (CY2022): January—March – HS POCs visited with updates from RMYLF March – HS POCs identify and nominate candidates March 6 – Nominee Applications OPEN – Online applications submitted April 7 – Nominee Application CLOSED April 10-12 – HSPOC Applications Reviews April 14-15 – RMYLF Admissions Board – Student Selections April 17 – Selectees, Parents, and HSPOCs Notified; Registration OPEN May 12 – Student Registration CLOSED May 15 – May 31 Alternates Notified (as required) May 31 – DEADLINE for Alternate Registration May31 – Team and Room Assignments Finalized June 12 – Conference Check-In @ CSU-P WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
The conference administrative and logistical requirements can be found in the DRAFT 2023 Student Handbook. In particular, pay attention to the pages “What to Bring” and “What Not to Bring.” There is also a strict policy that bans all Electronic Communication Devices (ECDs) for the duration of the Conference in order to promote the Conference learning objectives. ECDs include but are not limited to laptop computers, cell/smart phones, tablets, IPads, or similar devices. What About More Information for the Parents of Student Attendees? Parents may learn more about the venue and environment of the Rocky Mountain Youth Leadership Conference by clicking on the UCCS website. FACT SHEET & HANDBOOK
Parents and students may access the following for more information about the conference. The previous year’s Student Handbook contains some information that my be useful. The current year’s Student Handbook is being edited and will be available in final form in late March. RMYLC Fact Sheet 2023 Student Handbook - 1.1 , 4 Nov 2022 |
