Manistee Student Organizations

Manistee
Youth in Government

Youth in Government Advisor: Stacey Andrews
sandrews@manistee.org
YIG Students representing Manistee at conference
 

The YMCA Michigan Youth In Government program provides high school students with a unique opportunity to become acting state legislators, lobbyists, lawyers and members of the press corp. The students simulate all phases and positions of the actual state government. These students are challenged with many of the issues our real legislators must face in their elected offices.

Manistee Youth in Government News


YIG Fundraiser- Pizza Hut Night

*Please Join YIG Monday May 15th- Order a Pizza from Pizza HUT! * * Mark your calendars Now! * *Share with friends and family!! Buy some baked goods too!! All proceeds will help students pay for their conference expenses.* [image: Screen Shot 2023-04-11 at 3.11.11...

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YIG Little Caesars Pizza Order- UPDATE

Hi YIGSTERS and Parents: I have a confirmation on our Pizza KIT Delivery: FRIDAY OCT 29th!! Kits should arrive in the AM. Please plan to pick-up your kits between 2:30 and 4:00 on the 29th behind MMHS (Loading dock). Thank you all- a total of over $1500 was earned by...

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MMS YIG Parent Meeting- Summary

YIG Parents and Yigsters: Wednesday Sept 15th a Parent Informational meeting was held for MMS parents who have kids interested in YMCA Youth in Government. myig.org I have attached the Little Caesars Fundraiser Information sheet, the meeting outline, and Why Michigan...

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MHS Welcome to YIG 2021-22!!

MHS YIGsters and Parents! YIG is ready for Fall Conferences and to be BACK to LANSING!! I am excited to be able to meet in person and for the many new things YIG has to offer. Here are a few highlights: * Fall Conference Oct 23rd *in Traverse City! Leaders Zoom...

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YIG Planning for 2021-2022

MMS & MHS Yigsters and Parents: I have been holding off a bit on play for YIG 2021-2022 to see what the Y has planned. Just last week the Y announced what next year will look like. We are still missing a few details but I can tell you the plan is to have conference in...

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Youth in Government Registration

It is not too late to register and get involved with YIG! (Youth in Government!). YIG is an exciting legislative and debate experience with Middle Schoolers from all over Michigan (and events with students from the MidWest states!) Let your friends know it...

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