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The State of the Corporation

Dive into the history, reflections, and goals of YPM through the annual SOTC address. Learn about the past, present, and future of this influential youth parliament organization.

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The State of the Corporation

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  1. The State of the Corporation Youth Parliament of Manitoba Annual General Meeting - 30 April 2006 Dana Gregoire, Premier (Chairperson)

  2. Outline • What is the SOTC? • Why give it? • About YPM • Reflection on YPM84 • Goals for YPM85 • Conclusion

  3. What is the SOTC? • The State of the Corporation (SOTC) address is: • a speech • drafted by the Premier • delivered yearly at the AGM • that outlines for the membership: • the current state of affairs in YPM • as well as YPM’s future direction

  4. Why give it? • The SOTC is an opportunity for the membership of YPM to learn about the goings on of the corporation • The SOTC is also a chance for the elected members of the Board of Directors/“Exec” to answer those who voted for them

  5. About YPM • Established 1922 • TUXIS Older Boys’ Parliament • Started by protestant churches in Canada • 1st Annual Session (Premier: E. A. Armstrong) • Members were elected by other youth in “ridings” • Time of flux in Leg. Assembly: no parties! • Prominent community members of today carried the YPM torch for many years • Wally Fox-Decent, Bill Norrie, Lloyd Axworthy, etc.

  6. About YPM • Incorporated 22 August 1983 • 1984-1999: Uncertain times • Corporation allowed to dissolve in 1988 • High turnover on Executive • One year, the PS to PR became the Premier! • 1996: 75th Annual Session, aka “The Bad Year” • The “Liquid Lunch” Affair • Led to ban on alcohol at YPM events (still in effect) • 1999: 78th Annual Session, aka “The Year of 36” • 2000-present: Renaissance…

  7. Wholesale revision of the By-laws Standards to appoint Senators Appointment of Senators Creation of Operations Manuals for Cabinet positions First ever Executive Retreat Revamping of Cabinet Retreat Development of regularly-updated Web site Campaign for professionalization Greater ties with AFMMLA (former MLAs) Development of Mission Statement … all while the Premier lived in a different province! Reflections on YPM84

  8. Goals for YPM85 • Strategic Planning Process • Four Themes: • Youth Outreach • Personal Development • Professionalization • Building Connections

  9. Goals for YPM85 • 1. Youth Outreach • Rural Development • Transportation costs • “Rural Session” in 2007 • Sociological Barriers • Socio-economic status • Aboriginal youth • Youth with disabilities

  10. Goals for YPM85 • 2. Personal Development • Monthly Seminars • Public speaking • Debating • Parliamentary procedure • Social Events • Cabinet • Retreat • Committees • Hands-on experience

  11. Goals for YPM85 • 3. Professionalization • Strategic Planning • YPM100 • Goal-setting • Donations • Professional communications • Diversification • Standards • Operationalization

  12. Goals for YPM85 • 4. Building Connections • Past Members • Other Youth Parliaments • Western Canada • Canada • the World • Business Community • Politicians • Non-Profit Groups

  13. Conclusion • Ambitious agenda for the year • “Aggressive, but Attainable” • Capable and committed Executive • We work for you • You are the future • Future Premiers sit in this room…

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