The YMCA Youth Conference on
National Affairs was started in 1968 as a follow-up to the state
Youth in Government programs conducted by the YMCA throughout the US. Last year, young people from thirty-three states and the
District of Columbia participated in the Conference. Louisiana has a long and proud tradition of sending delegations of our most outstanding students to the conference each year. This is a week-long conference that is held annually each July. 2011 Conference Dates: TBA
The objectives of the program are:
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To gain an awareness of National concerns and issues.
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To increase understanding of Federal Government and its relation to State, National and International matters.
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To have and use a means for communicating concerns about National
Affairs to appropriate persons and groups at Federal Government levels.
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To develop increased understanding of needs, responsibilities and opportunities.
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To work creatively together with young adults and adults.
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To help youth and adults to better understand and strengthen their values for living through the
Christian objectives of the YMCA.
Invitations to attend CONA are selective. Each state may send up to 25 delegates, including three press delegates. We invite those who have been selected to attend to explore this website for important information concerning the upcoming trip. We also encourage you to browse the CONA website at http://www.ymcacona.org/. Contact Information:
Registration information, proposals, and other CONA related email communications should be sent to the Louisiana CONA email address at cona.la.youthandgovernment@gmail.com
2011 Conference Coordinators:
Calder Lynch Isha Matta 2011 Student Delegation Leader:Joe Gipson In the event of emergency or you need to reach someone by phone, please contact Conference Coordinator Calder Lynch at 985-237-9072. | 