11th Annual
Texas Youth Advisory Commission Summit
February 25-26, 2011
Sheraton Austin at the Capitol
701 East 11th Street
Austin, Texas
The early registration deadline is January 31, 2011.
What Is the YAC Summit?
The 11th Annual Texas Youth Advisory Commission Summit is a two-day statewide event sponsored by the Texas Municipal League. The 2011 Summit will be held in Austin on February 25-26, 2011.
Summit Purpose
The YAC Summit is an opportunity for cities, schools, and community youth groups to share the experiences of their programs and the positive impact that the programs have had locally. The Summit is organized to promote a fun environment for youth and city leaders to learn from and work with each other. Adults and students will leave with a greater appreciation of their own programs and new ideas to move their group forward in coming years.
This year’s summit will focus on the state legislature. Youth and adult leaders will leave the summit with an understanding of the mechanics of the legislative process and the players involved in shaping our state laws. Participants will be armed with the tools to become a part of the process and will get to explore several exciting careers in public service.
If your city doesn’t have a YAC, you are invited to attend the summit and learn more about how a YAC can help your city. This summit provides excellent networking opportunities with leaders from established YACs.
Why Should Our City Attend?
This is the chance for your YAC members to show off their successes from the past year, share their goals for the coming year, hear from inspirational speakers, and network with other YACs. The summit is a great way to inspire your future leaders to transform their surroundings and perspective to achieve their goals and aspirations.
Registration
The summit registration fee is $50 per person (youth and adults) if you register by January 31, 2011. The registration fee after January 31, 2011, is $70 per person. The registration fee includes a t-shirt, information packet, a ticket to the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, and Friday and Saturday breakfasts.
To see if you are eligible and to apply for a TML Workshop Tuition Scholarship for Small Cities, click here.
General Information
The summit will be held at the Sheraton Austin at the Capitol Hotel, located at 701 East 11th Street in Austin, Texas. Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, February 25, 2011. Friday events will take place off site at the Texas State Capitol and the Bob Bullock State History Museum. Both venues are within walking distance of the hotel. Maps will be provided at registration.
Display Table
Established YAC programs will have the opportunity to show what their program is all about. Create a display and bring examples—photos, newspaper articles, brochures, guidelines from programs, etc. Materials will be on display during the Friday evening networking social. If you are interested in a display table, please indicate so on the registration form.
City Pins
To build unity and communication between cities, the students will be encouraged to exchange city pins throughout the summit. We recommend that you bring at least 200 pins for your students to distribute.
Dress Code
All summit attendees and staff must obey the following dress code:
- Tank tops, spaghetti strap tops, strapless tops, and tops that expose the midriff or undergarments are NOT allowed.
- Clothing may not advertise or depict tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, drugs, or any other prohibited substance.
- Clothing may not depict gangs or signify membership in a gang.
Hotel Accommodations
Rooms are being held at the following hotel under “Texas Municipal League Youth Summit.” Please identify yourself as a youth summit attendee when making reservations. To receive the group rate, reservations must be made by January 31. An indoor pool, hot tub, and fitness center are available for guest use. Self-parking is $15 per night, and valet parking is $24 per night.
Sheraton Austin at the Capitol
701 East 11th Street
Austin, Texas 78701
888-627-8349
$149 single/double
Will I Receive TMLI Credit?
TMLI credit will be given to elected officials attending the summit.
Questions
Contact Rachael Pitts with the Texas Municipal League staff at 512-231-7472 or rpitts@tml.org.
Summit Agenda
Friday, February 25, 2011
8:00 a.m.
Registration
9:30 a.m. – Noon
Morning at the Texas State Capitol
Noon
Lunch on Your Own at the Capitol Cafeteria
1:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Tours of the Texas State Capitol and the Bob Bullock State History Museum
4:00 p.m.
Break—Enjoy the City of Austin and Dinner on Your Own
8:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Networking Social
Saturday, February 26, 2011
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast
9:00 a.m.
Legislative Debriefing
Monty Wynn, Assistant Director of Legislative Services, Texas Municipal League
9:30 a.m.
Making Movies for a Living
Carol Pirnie, Deputy Director/Program Manager, Film Friendly Texas, Texas Film Commission
10:30 a.m.
Closing and Wrap-Up
- Register online to pay by credit card through PayPal.
- Download and mail the .pdf version of the
registration form to:
Texas Municipal League Youth Advisory Commission Summit
1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 400
Austin, TX 78754-5128
