Arizona Institute on Leadership and Politics Arizona State Capitol and Arizona State University May 31 - June 3, 2015 ORIENTATION PACKET

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1 May 31 - June 3, 2015 ORIENTATION PACKET 1

2 May 31 - June 3, 2015 Congratulations on your acceptance to the. This packet contains important information on when to arrive, what to expect and how to prepare for the program. Please read it carefully and or call us if you have any questions. We look forward to your participation in this unique educational experience. PLEASE RETURN THE ENCLOSED REGISTRATION FORM AND YOUR TUITION PAYMENT NO LATER THAN MAY 15 th, Your tuition payment will guarantee your place in the Institute. You can also pay online via your MyJSA account. If you will not be attending, please notify us as soon as possible so that we may offer your space to another interested student. PROGRAM OVERVIEW State government decision makers have great impact on our everyday lives. The Institute is an exciting behind-thescenes exploration of power and politics in Arizona. The program begins Sunday, June 1st, at Arizona State University Downtown Campus with an orientation on the issues and personalities that dominate state politics. The program will conclude on Wednesday, June 3rd, with a Graduation Ceremony. During the Institute week, you will have a unique opportunity to meet and question the powerful leaders from politics, government, and the media who make things happen in Arizona. These sessions will be held in the State Capitol building, the center of government in Arizona, where we will travel by bus daily. Topics of discussion and debate vary during each session, depending upon current events and questions challenging Arizona. Issues we anticipate examining this year include: * Drought and Water Issues * Gun Control and Schools * The Ducey Administration * Young People in Politics: Action or Apathy? * Arizona s 2016 Elections 2

3 Each evening Institute staff will lead small group discussions on the speakers and topics of the day. These sessions help draw educational lessons from the day's events and prepare students for the next day's speakers. You will also probe the opinions of your peers in lively discussions and debates on current issues in the news. AGENDA OVERVIEW Sunday, May 31 st 2015 Monday, June 1 st, 2015 Tuesday, June 2 nd, 2015 Wednesday, June 3 rd, 2015 Registration/Orientation/Workshops at ASU Speakers Program/Debates/Workshops at the AZ Capitol Speakers Program/Debates/Workshops in the AZ Capitol AZ Election Simulation/Graduation ROBIDOUX FOUNDATION GRANT Thanks to a major grant from the Melody S Robidoux Family Foundation of Tucson, AZ, we are able to offer the Junior Statesmen at a significantly reduced cost. We are grateful for this support. TUITION & FUNDRAISING To confirm your enrollment in the JSA please submit $275 tuition by May 15 th, Payment can be made one of three ways: 1) Pay online - Log into student s MyJSA account at jsa.org/myjsa, select Institute Application then Pay Invoice 2) Pay by check or money order Mail to: The Junior Statesmen Foundation, 1411 K St NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC Make payable to The Junior Statesmen Foundation 3) Pay by phone - Call to make a credit card payment The Institute tuition includes housing in a student residence hall at ASU, breakfast and dinner on campus, transportation to and from the Capitol and all academic activities and materials. You will need to buy lunches near the Capitol during the week. There are many inexpensive restaurants in the area. Some students, through their own fundraising efforts, receive partial or full scholarships from local donors. Contributors should send donations to the Foundation office in Washington, DC with an accompanying letter or memo naming the student who solicited their donation. Checks should be made payable to The Junior Statesmen Foundation. For more information on how to raise money in your community, please read the Fundraising Manual, which can be found at ARRIVAL & REGISTRATION Registration Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 st, from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Registration Location: Taylor Place Lobby at Arizona State University, Downtown Campus 120 E. Taylor St. Phoenix, AZ Please consult for more details. 3

4 Opening Session: We will meet at 3:15pm at the Registration Desk outside of Taylor Place to walk over together. Students are responsible for arranging their transportation to ASU (Please see attached Transportation Form for information on airport arrivals). Students traveling by adult driven car (or by shuttle from the airport) should arrive at ASU Sunday, May 31 st, from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Students may not drive a car to the Institute or have a car at the Institute - NO EXCEPTIONS! GRADUATION & DEPARTURE Graduation will be in the afternoon on Wednesday, June 3 rd at 3:00pm. Guests are welcome to attend, and details regarding the ceremony will be available at Registration. The Institute will conclude by 4:00 p.m. Students being picked up at the University will be able to check out at 4:00 p.m. Students traveling by plane should not book flights departing before 5:00 p.m. Students leaving campus at the conclusion of the program with someone other than their parents or guardian must provide written permission from their parents to do so. This permission must be received prior to the program. HOUSING Institute students will be housed in dorms at Taylor Place. Male and female students will be housed in separate wings of the dormitory. The Institute staff is housed on each floor and is responsible for the supervision of the students. Roommate selection is done in advance and cannot be changed. If you would like to share a room with someone you already know, both students must return the enclosed Roommate Request Form to the Junior Statesmen Foundation Office by May 15 th, Students Must Bring Their Own: Pillow and Pillow Case Sheets for twin bed (extra long sheets) Light blanket or Comforter Wash Cloth, Hand Towels, Bath Towels Students will be responsible for leaving their room in the same condition in which they found it and will be charged for any damages that occur. There is a significant replacement charge for lost keys and meal cards. Please make sure to bring a key chain so you will not lose your key or access card. VISITORS Because the Institute is a short, intensive week of politics and government, no visitors are allowed during the week. The only exception is that parents may visit. Parental visits, if necessary, should be limited to a few minutes in the evening and should not conflict with any scheduled event. PACKING LIST The dress code for daytime sessions on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday is business attire, however, arrival day and the evening sessions are casual. When meeting public officials, you should dress as if you were going to a job interview or church or temple event. Jeans, shorts, T-shirts, spaghetti straps and tank tops, and tennis shoes, and flip-flops are not appropriate attire for meeting with our speakers. 4

5 You should pack clothing that is appropriate for daily sessions in government buildings and for the graduation luncheon. Consider bringing a sweater or jacket; even though the days will be very hot, our meeting rooms are frequently cold. Remember to pack comfortable dress shoes, as we will be doing a good deal of walking. Due to the amount of walking required for the Institute, heels are not allowed. Also, be sure to bring comfortable informal clothing to wear on campus at ASU in the evenings. There will be some time for informal recreation during the week. Suggested Items to Bring: 3 days of business attire for daytime activities on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday *Girls: pantsuit or professional dress, boys: suit or slacks/sport coat and tie 4 days of casual attire (Sunday is casual all day, all evenings are casual) Spending money (For 2 lunches, snacks, and souvenirs) An alarm clock or cellphone with an alarm Toiletries (including soap and shampoo) Comfortable dress shoes (NO HEELS) A camera (optional) Casual shoes Keychain Hangers Blanket Students should not bring valuable items to the Institute. While the dormitory is staffed 24 hours a day, we will be off campus during the day. Neither The Arizona State University, nor The Junior Statesmen Foundation can assume responsibility for your personal belongings. INSTITUTE RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Students must reside in Institute housing during the week. Under no circumstances can they commute to the program. 2. Students must attend all Institute functions unless excused by a staff member. 3. Students are not permitted to leave campus without permission. They may not leave with a relative (other than their parents) or any other adult unless specific written permission is received from their parents in advance. 4. Students may not drive a car during the week or ride in a car unless driven by a staff member. 5. Students are to be in their own room and quiet at 11:00 p.m. each night. 6. No use of illegal drugs, alcohol, or cigarette smoking will be permitted. 7. Housing is segregated by sex and students may not be on the floor of the opposite sex. 8. Harassment, sexual or otherwise, of any other student, or staff person, will not be permitted. 1 Other common sense rules may be announced by the Institute Director, as the need arises. Violation of these rules can result in students being sent home without refund and other appropriate action. 5

6 ADDITIONAL REQUIRED MATERIALS DUE BY May 15 th, 2015 Please return all relevant forms at the back of this packet (Parent Permission, Tuition, Transportation and if applicable, Roommate Request forms) by May 15 th, 2015 to: Scan and to Mail to: AZ Institute Director, The Junior Statesmen Foundation, 1411 K St NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC or Fax to WHAT TO DO IN ADVANCE Institute students are encouraged to read the Arizona Republic and/or the Arizona Star (both of which are available online), or watch Horizon (the PBS station on Channel 8 in Phoenix) and follow Arizona State news during the weeks prior to the Institute. Look for coverage of the issues previously mentioned, and keep in mind that the program will be shaped by the topics that interest you and your peers. (Daily summaries of news articles about Arizona politics) (Arizona Home Page) (Office of the Governor) (Arizona Secretary of State) SAMPLE INSTITUTE SCHEDULE Day 1: Students will arrive at campus, meet institute staff and other students, and discuss the goals and expectations for the week. 11:00 am 3:00 pm: Arrivals & Registration 3:00 pm 5:00 pm: Opening Session 5:00 pm 7:00 pm: Dinner 7:00 pm 9:00 pm: Evening Session 10:00 pm: Floor Meeting 11:00 pm: Curfew Days 2: Students will spend days 2 at the Arizona State Capitol Building. The morning and afternoon sessions will feature key policy and decision makers. Students will have the opportunity to learn and engage with these speakers on critical issues facing the state of Arizona. Students will spend the evening delving deeper into these topics and preparing for their final presentation of learning. 8:00 am: Bus Departs for Arizona Capitol Building 9:00 am 11:45 am: Morning Speaker Session 11:45 am 1:00 pm: Lunch 1:00 pm 4:00 pm: Afternoon Speaker Session 4:15 pm: Bus Departs for Campus 5:00 pm 7:00 pm: Dinner 7:00 pm 9:00 pm: Evening Session 10:00 pm: Floor Meeting 11:00 pm: Curfew Days 3: Students will spend the morning of day 3 participating in WaterSim, an interactive simulation which explores the impacts of climate change, drought, agriculture to municipal transfers, reclaimed water, water for the environment, etc. on water supply. They will spend the afternoon at the Arizona Capitol Building for a second day of the Speakers Program. 8:00 am 11:30 am: Water Simulation 11:45 am 12:30 pm: Lunch 12:30 pm Bus Departs for Arizona Capitol Building 1:00 pm 4:00 pm: Afternoon Speaker Session 4:15 pm: Bus Departs for Campus 5:00 pm 7:00 pm: Dinner 6

7 7:00 pm 9:00 pm: Evening Session 10:00 pm: Floor Meeting 11:00 pm: Curfew Day 4: The final day of institute features an interactive Arizona budget simulation, final presentations of learning, and the institute s closing session. Students will depart institute with their families at the end of the day. 9:00 am 11:45 am: Arizona Election Simulation 11:45 am 1:00 pm: Lunch 1:00 pm 3:30 pm: Presentations and Evaluations 3:30 pm 4:00 pm: Institute Graduation 5:00 pm: Parent Pickup EXPERIENCE THE JUNIOR STATE OF AMERICA THROUGH JSA-STYLE DEBATES Throughout the Institute, you will participate in lively discussions and debates on current issues with your peers. These debates are an excellent introduction to the Junior State of America, the largest, student-run political education organization in the country! Founded 80 years ago by high school students, JSA today involves over 10,000 participants across the country. We will have an affirmative speaker and a negative speaker for each debate resolution. Each resolution will also have three subsequent speakers in favor of each side (for a total of six subsequent speakers per debate). The affirmative speaker will speak first, followed by the negative speaker. Then each subsequent speaker will speak, alternating between pro and con (starting with pro). Lastly, the con speaker will give a closing statement, followed by a closing statement from the affirmative speaker. Those in attendance will vote on who won the debate. An experienced JSA leader will act as the moderator for each debate, ensuring that each runs smoothly. Below are sample topics for our debates and thought-talk discussions. FLOW CHART FOR DEBATE: POSSIBLE DEBATE TOPICS: 1) RESOLVED, that the media has a responsibility to practice unbiased reporting. 2) RESOLVED, that print media will never become obsolete. 3) RESOLVED, that state budget cuts should not affect law enforcement. POSSIBLE THOUGHT TALK TOPICS: Teacher Layoffs: What is the most significant impact of teacher layoffs? Immigration: Should children of undocumented immigrants be given state funding for higher education? 7

8 PARENT PERMISSION FORM May 31 June 3, 2015 STUDENT NAME HOME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP TELEPHONE ( ) MALE FEMALE AGE BIRTH DATE / / HIGH SCHOOL YEAR YOU WILL GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL: (circle one) ANY DIETARY RESTRICTIONS PARENTS' STATEMENT We have read the orientation packet and we agree to allow our son/daughter to attend The Junior Statesmen Foundation s, subject to all Institute rules governing conduct both on and off campus. We understand that our son or daughter may be sent home during the session for any serious health reasons or conduct violations, without a refund. Institute officials are authorized to obtain, at our expense, any emergency medical service that our son or daughter may require. Our child has had a recent physical examination and is in good health. He/she is physically able to participate in all aspects of the academic and recreational program of The Junior Statesmen Institute. Our son/daughter has the following health problems and/or special needs of which you should be aware. Parent /Guardian Signature Student Signature Do you have health insurance? If so, what company? Policy Number Daytime phone number ( ) Evening phone number ( ) To return: Scan and to summerinstitutes@jsa.org, mail to: Institute Director, The Junior Statesmen Foundation, 1411 K St NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC or fax to

9 TUITION PAYMENT FORM May 31 June 3, 2015 The Institute tuition is $275, and your tuition is due by May 15 th. Your tuition is refundable, minus a $50 administrative fee, as long as you notify The Junior Statesmen Foundation in writing at least two weeks prior to the start of the program. However, in accordance with federal tax laws, any scholarship contributions given in your name are not refundable. If any service clubs, other organizations, or family friends are paying all or part of your tuition, please ask them to mail their check directly to the Foundation office in Washington DC, with a note designating the money for your tuition. If you have any questions about scholarships or tuition, please contact The Junior Statesmen Foundation at I have already made full payment. Enclosed is my $275 tuition. I am paying by: Online - Log into student s MyJSA account at jsa.org/myjsa Check (make payable to The Junior Statesmen Foundation) By Credit Card VISA MasterCard American Express Discover Card Number Expiration Date Card Holder's Name Address (Linked to Card) City State Zip Code Card Holder's Signature Student s Name To return: Scan and to summerinstitutes@jsa.org, mail to: Institute Director, The Junior Statesmen Foundation, 1411 K St NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC or fax to

10 ROOMMATE REQUEST FORM May 31 - June 3, 2015 The Institute housing list will be turned in to the University in late May. Roommate selection is done in advance and cannot be changed. If you would like to share a room with someone you already know, both students must return this form to the Junior Statesmen Foundation Office by May 15th, The tuition of both students must be fully paid if the roommate request is to be honored. Please complete the following information. Both students should complete their form individually. Student Name: Address: High School: Graduation Year: I wish to room with Signature Date To return: Scan and to summerinstitutes@jsa.org, mail to: Institute Director, The Junior Statesmen Foundation, 1411 K St NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC or fax to

11 TRANSPORTATION FORM May 31 - June 3, 2015 Students should arrive at ASU, Downtown Campus between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 31 st The Junior Statesmen Foundation cannot provide transportation to or from the Phoenix Airport. However, the Junior Statesmen Foundation staff will be happy to assist students with travel plans. If you are having any trouble making travel arrangements, please call The Junior Statesmen Foundation for advice. ARRIVAL (circle one) I will be arriving at the Phoenix Airport on Sunday, May 31 st 2015 Arrival Time Flight # Airline Departure City I will be arriving at ASU, Downtown Campus by an adult driven car on Sunday, Sunday, May 31 st 2015 between 1:00a.m. and 3:00p.m. DEPARTURE (circle one) I will be departing from Phoenix Airport Departure Time Flight # Airline Arrival City I will be departing from ASU, Downtown Campus by an adult driven car on Wednesday, June 3rd at 5:00 p.m. To return: Scan and to summerinstitutes@jsa.org, mail to: Institute Director, The Junior Statesmen Foundation, 1411 K St NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC or fax to

12 MAP OF TAYLOR PLACE AND DROP OFF May 31-June 3, 2015 Below is a map of the downtown campus and the dorms at ASU for easy arrival and departure. 12