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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 20-24, 2022 at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs (UCCS). A tentative schedule is posted HERE, and will be finalized by May 2022. 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 2022 is finalized, the list of 2022 speakers will be HERE. 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 specific schedule for applications and registrations is HERE. WHAT IS THE APPLICATION SCHEDULE?
The 2022 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 7 – Nominee Applications OPEN – Online applications submitted April 15 – Nominee Application CLOSED April 18-22 – HSPOC Applications Reviews April 23-26 – RMYLF Admissions Board – Student Selections April 27 – Selectees, Parents, and HSPOCs Notified; Registration OPEN May 20 – Student Registration CLOSED May 2 – June 3 Alternates Notified (as required) June 3 – DEADLINE for Alternate Registration June 4-15 – Color Group and Room Assignments June 20 – Conference In-Processing @ UCCS WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
The conference administrative and logistical requirements can be found in the 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 2022 Student Handbook - Rev 1, 18 May |
