CALIFORNIA YMCA YOUTH & GOVERNMENT
DELEGATION OF DISTINCTION EXPLAINED
The Delegation of Distinction program is a way for California YMCA Youth
& Government to recognize the delegations that best exemplify our mission and what our programs stand for. To be selected as a Delegation of Distinction (DoD), delegations will need to submit an application by noon on Saturday, April 25 th
. Below is a short explanation of the criteria that needs to be met in order to be awarded this distinction. Please Note:
DoD criteria applies to both delegates and advisors.
HONESTY
 Complied with the Code of Conduct and Dress Code. o Violations of the Code of Conduct and Dress Code by delegates and/or advisors will count against DoD.
 Attended all assigned meetings and participated fully in assignments and exercises. o Delegates and advisors must attend all their meetings. If delegates are not participating in activities and/or exercises, this will count against DoD.
 Showed up on time and completed advisor duties.
CARING
 Set a positive example for others to follow. o Delegations of Distinction are an example of what everyone else should be doing. This is everything from participating to picking up trash without being asked.
 Set an example in extending hand of friendship and support to other delegations and/or the MUN program. o Delegations of Distinction help other delegations and encourage them to succeed. They also help out the program without being asked.
 Demonstrates MUN spirit by cheering, singing, and clapping.
 Participates in the annual Service Project.
RESPECT
 Recruited a YMCA or community leader to attend VIP Day or supported a member of the Secretariat or an Advisor assisted in a program area. o
Examples of respect may include, but are not limited to: securing a community leader or potential donor to bring to
VIP Day, providing assistance to a member of the Secretariat program (this could include offering transportation to conference free of charge or providing them with a scholarship) or having advisors assist program volunteers with the delivery of a program area.

 Demonstrated respectful behavior to all Delegates, Staff, and Advisors.
 Enrolled more participants than last year.
 Completed post MUN Training Survey o This portion will be completed by Y&G Staff after the conference.
RESPONSIBILITY
 Supervised delegation 100% of the time. o Advisor to Delegate ratio was maintained at all times.
 Paid fees and registered through Reggo within the required time frame.
 Met all administrative deadlines including submitting rooming lists and leadership applications through Reggo.
 Voted in all statewide elections.
 Applied for at least one elected or appointed leadership position.
 Notified by Hotel of room status. o Your delegation has one of the top 3 cleanest rooms (positive) or one of the 3 dirtiest rooms (negative).
 Completed Summit preparation tasks correctly and one time. o This information is in the Topic Preparation Guides.