The State of the Corporation

Youth Parliament of ManitobaAnnual General Meeting - 30 April 2006

Dana Gregoire, Premier (Chairperson)

Outline

1. What is the SOTC?

2. Why give it?

3. About YPM

4. Reflection on YPM84

5. Goals for YPM85

6. Conclusion

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

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

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.

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…

Reflections on YPM84

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!

Goals for YPM85

Strategic Planning Process Four Themes:

1. Youth Outreach

2. Personal Development

3. Professionalization

4. Building Connections

Goals for YPM85

1. Youth Outreach Rural Development

Transportation costs “Rural Session” in 2007

Sociological Barriers Socio-economic status Aboriginal youth Youth with disabilities

Goals for YPM85

2. Personal Development Monthly Seminars

Public speaking Debating Parliamentary procedure

Social Events Cabinet

Retreat Committees Hands-on experience

Goals for YPM85

3. Professionalization Strategic Planning

YPM100 Goal-setting

Donations Professional communications Diversification

Standards Operationalization

Goals for YPM85

4. Building Connections Past Members Other Youth Parliaments

Western Canada Canada the World

Business Community Politicians Non-Profit Groups

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…