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CONGRESSIONAL
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August 30, 1991
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The Honorable Bobbie Kilberg
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Deputy Assistant for Public Liaison
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20500
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Dear Ms. Kilberg:
On behalf of the Congressional Youth Leadership Council, it is a pleasure to extend to you an
invitation to address the Fall 1991/Winter 1992 National Young Leaders Conference (NYLC). The
Council is a non-profit educational organization that is guided by a bi-partisan honorary board of over
300 Members of Congress. This Fall and Winter over 4000 outstanding high school juniors and
seniors participating in the NYLC will come to Washington for an intensive study of the three
branches of government, the media, and international affairs.
The NYLC provides a unique opportunity for the students to gain an insider's view of government by
interacting with those individuals who shape public policy. I know you share our concern for
educating youth about responsible citizenship and join us in promoting active involvement in the
democratic process. We encourage our students to consider all viewpoints as they endeavor to come to
an understanding of the issues facing our nation.
A portion of the conference is devoted to the Executive Branch of government. In the past, we have
begun the day with addresses from various members of the President's Cabinet and White House Staff.
We at the Council certainly hope that you will assist us and contribute to the balance of our program
by accepting our invitation to speak to the young leaders of tomorrow during one of the Conference
weeks this Fall or Winter.
Your participation in the National Young Leaders Conference will give the students a first hand look
at the Executive Branch and how it works. Since our philosophy is that we can be of no greater service
to our country than by instilling an appreciation of our American heritage and democratic institutions
in the "successor generation," we hope that you will respond favorably to our request.
For your convenience a reply memorandum is enclosed. If you have any questions or need additional
information, please contact Anne Cassidy at (202) 638-0008. Thank you for your time and
consideration.
Sincerely,
Ellen 8. Datton
Ellen Dalton
Director
National Young Leaders Conference
enclosure
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1511 K Street, N.W., Suite 842
Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 638-0008
CONGRESSIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
NATIONAL YOUNG LEADERS CONFERENCE
REPLY MEMORANDUM
TO:
Anne Cassidy
Conference Coordinator
The Congressional Youth Leadership Council
1511 K Street, NW, Suite 842
Washington, D.C. 20005
FROM:
The Honorable Bobbie Kilberg
Deputy Assistant for Public Liaison
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20500
YES, I accept your invitation to be a speaker at the National Young Leaders Conference.
(Approximately 350 scholars attend each session.)
I would prefer to participate on the following date(s):
[ ] Wednesday, October 16, 1991
[] Friday, January 17, 1992
[ ] Friday, October 25, 1991
[ ] Friday, January 24, 1992
[ ] Friday, November 1, 1991
[] Friday, January 31, 1992
[ ] Friday, November 8, 1991
[ ] Friday, February 7, 1992
[ ] Friday, November 15, 1991
[] Friday, February 14, 1992
[ ] Friday, November 22, 1991
[] Friday, February 21, 1992
[W] Friday, December 6, 1991
[ ] Friday, February 28, 1992
Friday, December 13, 1991
1520min address
Each session will take place in the main ballroom of the National Press Club at either 8:00 or 9:15
a.m. and will last approximately one hour.
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STAFF CONTACT:
PHONE:
638-0008. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Anne Cassidy at (202)
[ ] NO, I cannot participate.
COMMENTS:
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Young Leaders Conference
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CONGRESSIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
It is the mission of the National Young Leaders Conference to identify and honor a select
group of young men and women who exhibit the exceptional compassion, intellect and
vision necessary to fundamentally improve the world in which we live.
As Congressional Scholars. these leaders of tomorrow are inspired by the leaders of today
toward the special roles they are destined to play in shaping America's future.
By touching one life. the National Young Leaders Conference enriches thousands more as
Scholars return to their home communities with the lifelong duty of leading all citizens to
better understand their rights and responsibilities in our participatory democracy.
The Congressional Youth Leadership Council is a non-partisan.
non-profit 501 (c) (3) educational organization.
© 1991 Congressional Youth Leadership Council
Table of Contents
THE NATIONAL YOUNG LEADERS CONFERENCE
Conference Format
2
Conference Costs
16
Typical Conference Schedule
5
Physically Challenged Applicants
16
Partial List of Past Speakers
8
Transportation
17
Honorary Congressional Board of Advisors
9
Educator Attendance
17
Small Group Discussions
12
Fundraising and Financial Assistance
18
Student Handbook
12
Academic Preparation
19
Historical and Cultural Activities
12
Dress Requirements
19
Conference Accommodations
13
Code of Conduct
19
Supervision
13
The Congressional Youth Leadership Council
Scholar Nominations
13
Council Affiliations
20
Important Dates
15
Other Council Programs
20
THE NATIONAL YOUNG LEADERS CONFERENCE
A part of our heritage as Americans is the responsibility to help our young people take an active role in the national and governmental
realities of our modern society. Toward this end, the Congressional Youth Leadership Council's National Young Leaders Conference
(NYLC) provides an exciting program in Washington, D.C., for selected students from across the country. Designated as Congressional
Scholars, students get a personal, in-depth look at national issues in addition to the
individuals and groups that comprise our nation's leadership.
The NYLC program is a unique
and valuable experience for
The theme of the NYLC is The Leaders of Tomorrow Meeting the Leaders of Today.
any qualified student... The
The Conference offers an opportunity to discuss major issues of the day with the men
philosophy behind the NYLC is
and women who shape our policies and laws. This experience leaves an important
that the student will assist his
and lasting impression on the young leaders who will guide our nation in the next
century.
or her community by
demonstrating the qualities of
Scholars selected to attend the NYLC meet with cabinet secretaries, senators,
educated leadership.
representatives, federal judges, foreign diplomats, lobbyists and journalists in a
NYLC Scholar, Laconia NH
lively, interactive format. The interchange of ideas that occurs when bright young
minds are given the rare opportunity to explore tough national and international
issues is a uniquely positive growth experience. Diverse topics, such as the Persian
Gulf War. the rights of the underprivileged. and the importance of a free press in a democratic society are discussed and debated openly.
This exchange provides students with a forum to clarify their own ideas as well as to understand the basis of others' opinions.
Carefully constructed educational simu-
lations and exercises expose the students
to the decision-making processes em-
ployed by today's leaders. Scholars as-
sume the roles of government officials to
see the delicate balance required of those
who must weigh the needs of different
constituencies against various national
priorities in hypothetical conflicts. These
exercises can make the difficult decisions
facing government officials clearer to the
students by helping them to learn to
"think through" a problem and work
with others to achieve a common goal.
Senate Minority Leader Robert Dole meets with some of his young constituents.
CONFERENCE FORMAT
PREPARING TOMORROW'S LEADERS
The National Young Leaders Conference is an intensive and stimulating six-day civic education program. Through uniquely designed
group discussions and education simulations, the Scholars are able to ponder and understand the concepts and issues they encounter
during the Conference.
The Legislative Component gives NYLC Scholars an intimate view of
what happens on Capitol Hill. The day opens on the Floor of the House
YOUNG
of Representatives with a greeting to the Scholars from a Member of
Congress. Later, special issue briefings with senators and representatives
allow students to gain an insider's perspective on current legislation in
LEAD
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both the House and Senate.
Scholars also have scheduled meetings with their representatives and
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senators. These meetings offer a unique opportunity for the young
leaders to discuss issues of concern with their elected officials.
The Executive Component introduces Scholars to the world of
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top-level government decision making. The day's schedule includes
"If I Were President." a simulation of executive branch decision-
Secretary of Housing and Urban Derelopment Jack Kemp at
making. Speakers from various federal departments include cabinet
the NYLC.
secretaries. prominent administrators and presidential advisors
who address the group and answer questions of concern to the students. The Scholars also attend executive agency briefings where
they have the opportunity to discuss impor-
tant issues with officials from agencies in-
cluding the Pentagon and State Department.
The Media Component features a panel dis-
cussion led by distinguished members of the
Washington press corps on the impact of the
press on the national political scene. This
discussion covers a range of topics. i.e. the
right to privacy for public figures. the impor-
tance of an independent and free press in a
democratic society. and the role of the media
in education. Evoking enthusiastic student
Jed Duvall of ABC News meets informally with students after addressing the NYLC.
participation. this segment probes at the heart
of media ethics and journalistic responsibility.
The Judicial Component explores the role of the federal judiciary and examines such
issues as judicial review and judicial activism in light of recent court cases and current
events. Speakers from the Supreme Court. the Federal Judicial Center, the Department of
Justice and other offices and depart-
ments share their insights and experi-
The students were very
ences with the Scholars. Designed to
challenged, particularly by the
enhance this day's experience, an ex-
General Alfred Gray, Commandant to the
preparation for the Mock
ercise entitled "Interpreting the Laws:
U.S. Marine Corps addresses the NYLC
Congress.. It was even better
the Role of the Judicial Branch" helps
scholars about U.S. strategic interests
than our expectations.
students understand the procedures
(above). Former U.S. Ambassador to the
H.S. Principal, Franklin Lakes, N.J.
and issues they will encounter
United Nations, Vernon Walters, leads a
throughout this day's activities.
foreign policy discussion (below).
The International Affairs Component ex-
amines American foreign policy with experts
from the State Department, Pentagon and
academia. In addition. students visit an em-
bassy. where that country's diplomats share
their views of world affairs and explain their
nation's history and politics.
A highlight of the NYLC is the Mock Con-
gress where Scholars step into the shoes of
lobbyists. representatives, federal specialists
and others in an extensive simulation of the
proceedings in the U.S. House of Representa-
tives. At the beginning of the week students are presented with a proposed bill and assigned roles. The Mock Congress goes through the
committee process including various aspects of lobbying, amending and voting on a bill. This activity encourages and evokes wide
participation and animated de-
bate among the participants. This
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"hands-on" approach illustrates
the complexities of passing a bill
into a law.
CONFERENCE
Kenneth C. Rogers, Chairman
of the Nuclear Regulatory
Commission, speaks to NYLC
participants.
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TYPICAL CONFERENCE
SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1991
Welcome To Our Nation's Capital
2:00-6:00 p.m. Registration
2:00-5:00
"City Out of Wilderness"
4:00
Mock Congress briefing
5:30
Dinner
7:00
Plenary Welcome
7:45
Presidential Group Meetings
9:00
State of the Union Address
10:00
Evening Social
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1991
Andrew Card, Deputy Chief of Staff to President Bush,
The Corridors of Democracy: Capitol Hill
discusses the President's agenda.
6:45 a.m.
Breakfast
Representative Howard Wolpe (D-MI)
Location: Cafeteria
Location: 1416 Longworth House Office
7:45
Executive Decision-Making Activity:
Building
"If I Were President"
4:15-5:15
Presidential Group Meetings
8:45
Presidential Group Meetings
6:00
Dinner and Cinema
9:45
Exploring Capitol Hill: Tour with Faculty
6:35
Film: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Advisor
10:00-2:45
Congressional appointments, self-selected
THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 1991
tours: Supreme Court, Library of Congress, the
The Channels of Power
Capitol and Lunch
1:00 p.m.
Congressional Seminar
6:45-7:45 a.m. Breakfast
8:30
Operation Desert Storm: A Legislative
Group photo on the Capitol steps
Perspective
8:45
Greetings from the Floor of the House of Rep-
Representative Dan Burton (R-IN)
resentatives:
Location: 1416 Longworth House Office
Representative Tim Penny (D-MN)
Building
Location: the Floor of the House of Rep-
2:00
Congressional Seminar
resentatives
10:00
Foreign Affairs Policy During the Persian
Lobbying Congress: The Road to a National
Gulf War
Policy for Community Service
Ms. Carolyn Harris, Moderator
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1991
Perspectives on Policy
7:30 a.m.
Breakfast at the National Press Club
8:00
The Media and Society
Mr. Milton Jaques. Moderator
Mr. Fred Barnes. The New Republic
Ms. Eleanor Clift. Newsweek
Mr. Jed Duvall. ABC News
Ms. Susan King. W.LA-TV
9:10
Alumni Representative Program
Ms. Meeghan Donahue, Council's
NYLC Scholar being interviewed by his local TV news station
Director of Alumni Relations
after meeting with Rep. Amory Houghton.
9:20
A White House Perspective
Speaker:
The Honorable David Carney. Special
Ms. Julie Abbott, Legislative Director for
Assistant to the President and Director of
Senator Sam Nunn (D-GA)
the Office of Political Affairs
Mr. Frank Slobig, Director of Policy for
11:00
Executive Agency Briefings: The Web of
Youth Service America
Government
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Location: Dirksen G-50
Bureaucratic Washington
11:00
Walk to Union Station for Lunch
Department of Agriculture
12:35 p.m.
Visit to Vietnam Veteran's Memorial
Department of Defense
1:30
Conflict Management:
Federal Trade Commission
International Affairs in the 1990's
Dept. of Health and Human Services
Speaker:
12:30 p.m.
Lunch at Pentagon City Food Court
Dr. Maurice East
2:30
Embassy Visits:
Dean, Elliott School of International
Washington's Diplomatic Channels
Affairs, The George Washington
Finland
University
Kuwait
Location: GWU Marvin Center
Saudi Arabia
3:45
Judicial Activity: Testing the Constitution
Hungary
4:45
Presidential Group Meetings
Pakistan
6:00
Dinner
South Africa
7:35 p.m.
Illuminated Tour of Our Nation's Capital
4:15
Presidential Group Meetings
White House
5:00
Alumni briefing (optional)
Jefferson Memorial
5:30-6:45
Dinner
Lincoln Memorial
7:00
Presidential Group Meetings
U.S. Marine Corps Memorial
7:30-8:30
Committee Hearings
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1991
Armed Services
Farewell
Education & Labor
Interior & Insular Affairs
7:00 a.m.
Breakfast
8:40-9:00
Leadership Briefings
8:30
Luggage storage
Majority
9:00
Presidential Group Meetings
Minority
10:00
Alumni Representative Program information
9:00-9:15
Presidential Group Meetings
10:30
Departures begin
9:15-9:45
Lobbying
9:45-10:00
Presidential Group Meetings
10:00-11:00
Ice Cream Social
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1991
The Mock Congress
6:45 a.m.
Breakfast
7:45
Presidential Group Meetings
9:00
The Mock Congress Convenes
Location: Ketner Auditorium
12:15 p.m.
Lunch and Tour of the Smithsonian
4:00
Changing of the Guard and Wreathlaying
ceremony
4:30
Visit to Kennedy Gravesite
8:00
Gala Closing Banquet & Dance
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Location: The Omni-Shoreham Hotel
YOUNG
LEA ERS
CO ERENCE
NATIONAL PRESS CLUB
Senator Richard Lugar (left), Former Secretary of Labor Elizabeth
Dole (top), and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Edward Derwinski
address NYLC Scholars (above).
PARTIAL LIST OF
Richard Kerr
Jake Garn
Susan Molinari
Deputy Director of Central
Senator from Utah, Ranking
Representative from New
SPEAKERS:
Intelligence
Republican on Senate
York
Admiral Richard Truly
Banking and Housing
Charles Bennett
Administrator for NASA
Committee
Representative from Florida,
Jack Kemp
David Demarest
William Gray III
Vice-Chairman of the House
Secretary of Housing and
Assistant to the President for
Representative from
Armed Services Committee
Urban Development
Communications
Pennsylvania, Majority Whip
Beverly Byron
Louis Sullivan
Edward Derwinski
of the House
Representative from
Secretary of Health and
Human Services
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Mickey Edwards
Maryland
William Sessions
Representative from
Geraldine Ferraro
William Rehnquist
Director of the FBI
Oklahoma, Chairman of
Former Representative and
Chief Justice of the United
States Supreme Court
General Alfred M. Gray
House Republican Policy
1984 Vice Presidential
Commandant of the Marine
Committee
Candidate
C. Everett Koop
Former U.S. Surgeon General
Corps
Pat Williams
Cheryl Arvidson
Andrew Card
Katherine Ortega
Representative from
Washington Bureau Chief,
Former Treasurer of the
Deputy Chief of Staff to the
Montana, Deputy Whip
Dallas Times- Herald
President
Patricia Schroeder
Fred Barnes
United States
Brent Scowcroft
Representative from
Senior Editor, New Republic
Michael Boskin
Assistant to the President for
Chairman, Council of
Colorado, Chairperson of
Magazine
National Security Affairs
Select Committee on
Eleanor Clift
Economic Advisors
Richard McCormack
Children, Youth and
William H. Taft IV
Congressional Correspondent,
U.S. Ambassador to the
Families
Newsweek
Deputy Secretary of Defense
Loret Ruppe
Organization of American
Mike Synar
Jed Duvall
States
Representative from
Correspondent, ABC World
Former Director. Peace Corps
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Vernon Walters
Oklahoma
Terrence Scanlon
News Tonight
U.S. Ambassador to the
Martin Olav Sabo
Chairman, Consumer Product
Christopher Matthews
United Nations 1985-1989
Safety Commission
Representative from
Washington Bureau Chief,
Craig Fuller
His Excellency
Minnesota, Chairman of
San Francisco Examiner
Former Chief of Staff to
John Schwank-Duran
House Democratic Study
Lawrence O'Rourke
Ambassador of Guatemala
then Vice President Bush
Group
White House Correspondent,
David Carney
His Excellency
Lawrence Coughlin
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Gustavo Petriciolo Iturbide
Special Assistant to the
Representative from
Bill Plante
Ambassador of Mexico
President and Director of the
Pennsylvania, Chairman of
State Department Correspon-
Office of Political Affairs
His Excellency H.H. Tim Francis
the Select Committee of
dent, CBS News
Ambassador of New Zealand
Narcotics and Control
William Raspberry
Chase Untermeyer
Director of Presidential
His Excellency Friedrich Hoess
Steny Hoyer
Syndicated Columnist,
Ambassador of Austria
Personnel
Representative from
Washington Post
Robert Dole
Sichan Siv
Maryland, Chairman of
Helen Thomas
Assistant to the President for
Senate Republican Leader
House Democratic Caucus
White House Correspondent,
David Boren
Dave McCurdy
UPI
Public Liaison
Senator from Oklahoma,
Ms. Constance Newman
Representative from
Judy Woodruff
Chairman of the Senate Select
Oklahoma, Chairman of
Director, Office of Personnel
Reporter, MacNeil/Lehrer
Committee on Intelligence
House Select Commitee on
Newshour
Management
Intelligence
HONORARY
William Cohen
Kent Conrad
Alan K. Simpson
Rodney Chandler
CONGRESSIONAL
Robert C. Smith
Larry Craig
Jim Chapman
BOARD OF ADVISORS
Alfonse M. D'Amato
Arlen Specter
William L. Clay
Ted Stevens
John C. Danforth
William F. Clinger, Jr.
Thomas A. Daschle
Steven D. Symms
Howard Coble
The Congressional Youth Lead-
Strom Thurmond
E. Thomas Coleman
Dennis DeConcini
ership Council enjoys wide sup-
Malcolm Wallop
Ronald D. Coleman
Christopher Dodd
Robert Dole
Timothy E. Wirth
Barbara-Rose Collins
port in the United States Congress.
Larry Combest
Over three hundred members of
Pete V. Domenici
UNITED STATES
Gary Condit
the United States House of Repre-
David F. Durenberger
REPRESENTATIVES
John Conyer
sentatives and Senate serve on the
Wendell H. Ford
Jerry Costello
Jake Garn
Neil Abercrombie
Lawrence Coughlin
Council's Honorary Congressional
Albert Gore
William V. Alexander
C. Christopher Cox
Board of Advisors.
Slade Gorton
Wavne Allard
Philip M. Crane
Charles Grassley
Michael A. Andrews
Randy Cunningham
The Advisory Board members hold
Tom Harkin
Robert Andrews
William Dannemeyer
diverse views and political beliefs
Orrin G. Hatch
Thomas Andrews
George W. Darden
and represent areas as different as
Mark Hatfield
Douglas Applegate
Robert W. Davis
downtown Los Angeles is from
Howell Heflin
Bill Archer
Peter Defazio
Jesse Helms
Richard K. Armey
E. (Kika) de la Garza
rural Maine. Despite this diversity,
Chester G. Atkins
Ernest F. Hollings
Thomas D. DeLay
Board members are unanimous in
Les AuCoin
Ronald V. Dellums
Daniel K. Inouye
Jim Bacchus
Butler C. Derrick
their support of the Council's goal
James Jeffords
Richard H. Baker
Norman Dicks
to promote civic education and to
J. Bennett Johnston
Cass Ballenger
John D. Dingell
increase awareness among our
Robert W. Kasten, Jr.
Douglas Barnard
Julian C. Dixon
nation's future leaders. Many Ad-
Edward M. Kennedy
Joe Barton
Calvin Dooley
John F. Kerry
Herbert H. Bateman
John Doolittle
visory Board members generously
Herbert Kohl
Helen Delich Bentley
Byron L. Dorgan
give their time by meeting with
Trent Lott
Howard L. Berman
Robert K. Dornan
their young constituents at the Con-
Connie Mack
Tom Bevill
Thomas J. Downey
ferences and by speaking on im-
John McCain
James H. Bilbray
David Dreier
A. Mitchell McConnell
Michael Bilirakis
John J. Duncan
portant issues at NYLC seminars.
Barbara A. Mikulski
Ben Garrido Blaz
Mervyn M. Dymally
George J. Mitchell
Thomas Bliley
Dennis E. Eckart
UNITED STATES
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
Sherwood L. Boehlert
Mickey Edwards
SENATORS
Frank H. Murkowski
John Boehner
William Emerson
Donald L. Nickles
Robert A. Borski
Eliot Engel
Brock Adams
Frederick Boucher
Bob Packwood
Glenn L. English
William S. Broomfield
Lane Evans
Daniel Akaka
Claiborne Pell
George E. Brown
Dante Fascell
Jeff Bingaman
Larry Pressler
Glen Browder, Jr.
Vic Fazio
David L. Boren
David H. Pryor
Terry L. Bruce
Hamilton Fish, Jr.
Bill Bradley
Harry M. Reid
John Brvant
Floyd H. Flake
Richard Brvan
Donald W. Riegle. Jr.
Danny L. Burton
Thomas Foglietta
Dale Bumpers
John Rockefeller IV
Bevery B. Byron
Harold E. Ford
Quentin N. Burdick
Terry Sanford
Sonny Callahan
Martin Frost
Conrad Burns
James R. Sasser
Tom Campbell
Jaime B. Fuster
Daniel Coats
John Sevmour
Benjamin Cardin
Dean A. Gallo
Thad Cochran
Richard C. Shelby
Thomas R. Carper
Samuel Gejdenson
Bill McCollum
Matthew J. Rinaldo
Charles W. Stenholm
Jim McCrery
Don Ritter
Louis Stokes
Dave McCurdv
Robert A. Roe
Donald K. Sundquist
Ravmond McGrath
Harold Rogers
Dick Swett
Matthew F. McHugh
lleana Ros-Lehtenin
Mike Synar
J. Alex McMillan
Charles Rose
Robin Tallon
Thomas McMillen
Dan Rostenkowski
W.J. Tauzin
Jan Mevers
Toby Roth
Charles Tavlor
Kweisi Mfume
Marge Roukema
Craig Thomas
John R. Miller
J. Rov Rowland
Esteban Torres
Alan B. Mollohan
Edward R. Rovbal
Edolphus Towns
Sonny Montgomery
Martin Olav Sabo
James Traficant. Jr.
Carlos J. Moorhead
Bernie Sanders
Bob Traxler
Constance Morella
George Sangmeister
Fred Upton
Sid Morrison
Rick Santorum
Tim Valentine. Jr.
Rep. Bill Lehman enjoys meeting
Robert J. Mrazek
Tom Sawver
Peter J. Visclosky
with an NYLC Scholar in his office.
Austin J. Murphy
H. James Saxton
Barbara Vucanovich
John T. Mvers
Steven Schiff
James T. Walsh
George W. Gekas
Tim Johnson
Stephen L. Neal
Richard T. Schulze
Vin Weber
Richard A. Gephardt
Ben Jones
Howard C. Nielson
E. Clay Shaw. Jr.
Theodore S. Weiss
Wayne Gilchrest
Walter B. Jones
Henry Nowak
Gerry Sikorski
Curt Weldon
Newt Gingrich
Jim Jontz
Mary Rose Oakar
Norman Sisisky
Jamie L. Whitten
Dan Glickman
Paul E. Kanjorski
James R. Olin
David Skaggs
Charles Wilson
William F. Goodling
Marcy Kaptur
Solomon P. Ortiz
Joseph R. Skeen
Robert Wise. Jr.
Fred Grandy
John R. Kasich
Major R. Owens
D. French Slaughter, Jr.
Frank R. Wolf
William H. Gray
Dale E. Kildee
Wavne Owens
Louise M. Slaughter
Howard Wolpe
Frank J. Guarini
James Kolbe
Michael G. Oxley
Christopher Smith
Ron Wvden
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Steve Gunderson
Joseph P. Kolter
Ron Packard
Flovd D. Spence
C.W. Bill Young
John Hammerschmidt
Jon Kvl
Frank Pallone
John M. Spratt. Jr.
Dick Zimmer
Claude Harris
John J. LaFalce
Leon E. Panetta
J. Dennis Hastert
Robert J. Lagomarsino
Elizabeth J. Patterson
Charles A. Hayes
H. Martin Lancaster
Mike Parker
James Hayes
Tom Lantos
L. William Paxon
Joel Hefley
Norman F. Lent
L.F. Payne
W.G. (Bill) Hefner
Sander M. Levin
Timothy J. Penny
Wally Herger
Mel Levine
Carl C. Perkins
Dennis M. Hertel
Jerry Lewis
Collin C. Peterson
Peter J. Hoagland
John Lewis
Thomas E. Petri
George Hochbruekner
William 0. Lipinski
Owen B. Pickett
Clyde Holloway
Robert Livingston
John Edward Porter
Frank Horton
Marilvn Llovd
Glenn W. Poshard
Steny H. Hover
Jill Long
David E. Price
Carroll Hubbard
William D. Lowery
James H. Quillen
Jerry Huckaby
Nita Lowev
Nick Joe Rahall II
William J. Hughes
Ronald K. Machtley
Jim Ramstad
Duncan L. Hunter
Thomas J. Manton
Charles B. Rangel
Earl Hutto
Matthew G. Martinez
John Reed
Henry J. Hyde
Robert T. Matsui
Ralph S. Regula
James M. Inhofe
Nicholas Mavroules
James J. Rhodes, III
Craig T. James
Al McCandless
William B. Richardson
NYLC Scholars with Rep. Charles Stenholm.
Nancy L. Johnson
Frank X. McCloskey
Thomas J. Ridge
COMMENTS FROM THE CONGRESS
As a former teacher, I have concern about young people being acquainted with the
issues. One of the outstanding aspects of the National Young Leaders Conference
is that it gives young people the opportunity for a hands-on experience with elected
representatives responsible for implementing policy.
Rep. Phil Crane, 12th District of Illinois
Meeting the young people of the 21st district is one of the most enjoyable aspects
of my job. The ones I have met through the National Young Leaders Conference are
clearly motivated and bright individuals whose interest in our national government
is encouraging. If these are our future leaders, then our future is in good hands.
Rep. Lamar Smith, 21st District of Texas
One thing I learned was that no
matter what a person's political
beliefs, you still have to respect
them for having a viewpoint.
NYLC Scholar, Southfield, MI
Rep. Phil Crane leads a seminar on U.S.
defense policy (above), Rep. Tim Penny talks
with a group of NYLC Scholars (left). Students
at the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial (center).
Students engaged in a judicial activity testing
the First Amendment (far right).
SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS
Each day the students spend considerable time with their faculty advisors in a small
group setting called Presidential Group Meetings. Designed to help prepare the
students for the issues they will face in the day ahead, these forums also give faculty
advisors a chance to review what the Scholars have learned at the Conference. These
meetings encourage a lively exchange of opinions and ideas among the Scholars and
faculty members.
The Mock Congress.
STUDENT HANDBOOK
All students attending the NYLC receive their own copy of "The Handbook for
It is not often that the intent and
Tomorrow's Leader." This handbook, written especially for the Scholars, contains
philosophy of an organization
information and exercises designed to enhance their Washington experience. The
actually comes to life. The
book also serves as an excellent reference tool for the students when they return to
National Young Leaders
their home classrooms.
Conference is an example of
where it does. The individual
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL
awakening that I have
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ACTIVITIES
witnessed and personally
experienced makes the NYLC
Time is set aside for the Scholars to explore the cultural and historical offerings
one of the most outstanding
within the Washington metropolitan area. The museums of the Smithsonian
educational programs of which
Institution, the National Archives, Arlington National Cemetery, and the Vietnam
I am aware.
Veteran's Memorial are sites typically included in the week's itinerary.
H.S. Teacher, Stamford, CT
CONFERENCE
ACCOMMODATIONS
Scholars attending the NYLC during the fall and winter sessions reside
at the National 4-H Council Center in suburban Chevy Chase, Mary-
land, about 10 miles from downtown Washington, D.C. During the
summer session, Scholars stay at the historic campus of Georgetown
University in Washington, D.C. Both campuses provide housing,
cafeterias and meeting facilities. Scholars are housed two, three or
four to a room, with each student having a bed.
SUPERVISION
Helping students increase their leadership is an important
The Scholars are carefully supervised 24 hours a day by a profes-
part of the NYLC.
sional staff of faculty advisors during their stay in Washington. The
Council maintains a low, 17 to 1, student to staff ratio to assure individual attention. Students are not permitted to leave campus or tour
independently. All transportation during the Conference is provided by private motor coach. Public transportation is not used.
Faculty advisors for the NYLC represent a broad range of educational, governmental
Attending the National Young
and private sector experience. Former congressional staff members, high school
Leaders Conference was one of
teachers, foreign service officers, federal program administrators and sub-cabinet
the most rewarding experiences
level officials have all served as faculty advisors. The experience and knowledge
of my life. I saw first-hand
that these outstanding people bring to the NYLC contributes greatly to the success
how government operated, met
of the program.
with young leaders from across
the country, and visited many
SCHOLAR NOMINATIONS
of the historical landmarks in
The NYLC is an excellent way for secondary school principals to honor outstand-
our capital.
ing young leaders. Principals may select students to represent their school at the
NYLC Scholar, Fairport, NY
NYLC. The Congressional Youth Leadership Council does not have specific
nomination procedures: principals may determine the method for selecting the
outstanding young leaders from their schools. Schools may use an essay contest,
a selection committee, or recommendations from counselors or teachers as a basis
for their nominating process.
Both the students and their schools benefit by participating in the
NYLC. The students, who are being recognized for their outstanding
contributions to their schools and communities, are given an op-
portunity to learn about American government by "living" it in our
nation's capital. When the young leaders return to their schools after
the Conference, they relay to their peers the excitement and knowl-
edge that comes from this experience.
The Council has established an Alumni Relations Program in which
selected Scholars return to their high schools and, with the permis-
sion of their principals, serve as NYLC Alumni Representatives.
Alumni Representatives assist the Council by informing qualified
young people about the NYLC. They also help future participants
with local fundraising and Conference preparation.
Scholars may also be selected directly by the Council. Selection of
Scholars is based on information obtained by the Council from
annual academic pre-college surveys administered by a national
college research organization. Students chosen in this manner have
Fred Barnes of the New Republic Magazine and Bill Plante of
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demonstrated superior academic achievement, show active involve-
CBS News respond to student questions.
ment in school or community activities and demonstrate interest in
the subject areas covered by the NYLC.
Very challenging. The students
Admissions applications to the NYLC are accepted on a rolling admissions basis.
were expected to stretch their
Payment of Conference tuition must accompany all applications; this payment will
minds and widen their
be returned promptly if there is no space available. Early application is recommended
horizons.
to allow for travel plans and fundraising activities.
H.S. Principal, Torrance, CA
Details on admissions procedures for current Council programs can be obtained by
calling (202) 638 - 0009 or by writing the Office of Admissions at:
Suite 842, 1511 K Street N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005
Please be sure to include a return address and daytime phone with all correspon-
dence. Admissions inquiries should specify the program and date that the prospective
applicant would like to attend.
IMPORTANT DATES
SUMMER 1991 NYLC
FALL 1991 NYLC
WINTER 1992 NYLC
June 18
-
June 23
October 15
-
October 20
January 14
-
January 19
June 25
-
June 30
October 22
-
October 27
January 21
-
January 26
July 2
-
July 7
October 29
-
November 3
January 28
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February 2
July 9
-
July 14
November 5
-
November 10
February 4
-
February 9
July 16
-
July 21
November 12
-
November 17
February 11
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February 16
July 23
-
July 28
November 19
-
November 24
February 18
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February 23
July 30
-
August 4
December 3
-
December 8
February 25
-
March 1
December 10
-
December 15
Each student is encouraged to review his or her calendar for academic and extra-curricular conflicts. The selected Conference date should be
marked on each application. Applications must be received by the Council no later than the application deadline date and are accepted
as long as spaces are available.
A challenging and rewarding,
interesting experience for an
emerging student leader.
H.S. Principal, East Hampton, NY
YOU
LEA
COD
President Bush conversing with students after the President's Youth Leadership
Forum.
Admiral Richard Truly of NASA speaks to NYLC
participants about their future in space.
CONFERENCE COSTS
The National Young Leaders Conference tuition includes:
all conference activities
housing accommodations
all educational materials
transportation to and from all Conference events
Full payment (check, money order, school purchase order, VISA or Mastercard)
is due with the formal application. If paying with a purchase order. the check must
be received no later than two weeks prior to the beginning of the Conference.
Scholars who are not accepted into a Conference, for any reason. will receive a full
refund.
Scholars who wish to change their scheduled Conference week may do so,
provided spaces are available in their preferred week. To avoid penalty. all
requests must be made prior to the application due date of the originally
scheduled Conference.
Students who withdraw their application before the application due date will
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be subject to a $100.00 cancellation fee. Applications that are withdrawn after
A NYLC Scholar is interviewed by her local TV
the due date will pay a $250.00 cancellation fee. Notification of intent to
news affiliate while attending the Conference.
withdraw from the NYLC must be made in writing and received by the Council
no fewer than 14 days prior to the beginning of the scheduled Conference week.
Cancellations received less than 14 days before the beginning of the scheduled
I especially want to thank the
Conference week are not eligible for a refund.
faculty advisors for all of their help
PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED
during the week. Their knowledge
and experience in Washington
APPLICANTS
helped me understand the different
Physically challenged students interested in the NYLC are encouraged to apply.
processes involved in government.
The Council can help meet the special needs of these students by arranging for
NYLC Scholar, Albuquerque, NM
interpreters for the hearing impaired. personal aides for the visually impaired
and wheelchair-equipped vehicles for those with limited mobility. While the
staff can locate the appropriate services here in Washington, the Council is
unable to assume financial responsibility for any of these services. Handicapped
Scholars and their parents or educators should call the Council for more
information and to discuss specific needs before submitting an application.
TRANSPORTATION
The cost of transportation for Scholars traveling to Washington is
NOT included in the Conference tuition. Upon their acceptance to
the NYLC, students will receive detailed information on arranging
travel to the Conference. A private shuttle service to and from local
airports can be arranged through the Council.
Because enrollment in the program is not guaranteed, and ticket
cancellations often have costly penalties, students should not make
transportation arrangements until they have received official accep-
tance by the Council.
EDUCATOR ATTENDANCE
FBI Director William Sessions with future agents after his
High school educators are welcome to attend the NYLC. While no
address to them at the National Press Club.
special activities are arranged for adults attending the Conference,
many educators have found the NYLC to be a rich
source of new materials and ideas to share with their
students. Educators are invited to participate in all
student sessions and play as active a role as they like
throughout the program.
Conference tuition for educators is the same as student
tuition. Those interested in attending the Conference
should call the Council to determine the availability of
housing.
My students reported that they were
constantly being challenged in all
the events, and because it was the
most marvelous program that they
had ever participated in, they could
NYLC Scholar discusses media coverage with Susan King, a local
not single out one event (as the best).
TV news anchor.
H.S. Student Leadership Sponsor, Chicago, IL
FUNDRAISING AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Community groups and businesses from all fifty states have helped their students gather
the funds needed to attend the NYLC. Such students who receive this help have used the
Council's You Can Do It: Guide to Community Fundraising to identify potential sponsors
and to determine effective methods of soliciting financial aid. With assistance from their
communities, the
students return the
favor by sharing the
knowledge and ex-
perience that the
Conference gives to
Harold Christiansen, former Deputy
them. To receive You
Attorney General, speaks to Conference
participants at the Department of Justice.
Can Do It!: Guide to
Community Fund-
raising, please call the Council at 202-737-5894.
The Council is deeply committed to increasing the participation of
economically disadvantaged students. Towards this end, the Coun-
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cil solicits scholarship funding from businesses, organizations and
individuals in the private sector. Corporate contributors provide
direct scholarship support to students residing in designated areas
NYLC scholarship recipient receives recognition from Rep.
Rosa DeLauro and Xerox sponsor Robert Scheerschmidt.
of the country. Contributors also assist the Council by helping to
reduce the overall cost of the Conference to all Scholars.
Scholarship recipients are honored annually at the NYLC Corporate Partnership luncheon on Capitol Hill with guests from Congress,
the White House and executive agencies. An important component of the luncheon is a roundtable discussion on the critical topic of
"Workforce 2000: National Challenges and Choices."
The companies and foundations participating in the NYLC Corporate Partnership include:
ARCO
Louise M. Davies Foundation
AMOCO
Prudential Insurance Company
Consolidated Edison of New York
Rockwell International
Dupont Company
Sears Roebuck & Company
Ford Motor Corporation
Sprint
GTE
Xerox
ACADEMIC PREPARATION
While no formal academic preparation is required, Scholars should be aware of current events and brush up on their history! The week's
educational exercises will cover up-to-date issues and will also require students to put their historical knowledge of the government's
workings into current context.
As a significant portion of the week's educational discussions are devoted to the Mock Congress, Scholars receive information prior to their
participation to familiarize them with the Mock Congress topic.
I came here confused and
DRESS REQUIREMENTS
frustrated with the system.
Dress standards are relatively formal throughout the day. Women must wear skirts
Today, I leave knowing that I
and blouses or dresses; men must wear jackets, slacks (not jeans) and ties. Evenings
can make a difference in the
on campus provide an opportunity for casual attire.
way our government is run. I
have discovered government can
CODE OF CONDUCT
be a tool of possibility rather
Congressional Scholars represent their schools, their states and the Congressional
than a trap or predicament.
Youth Leadership Council. They have been selected for their outstanding qualities of
Thank you.
citizenship and scholarship. All Scholars are expected to abide by and uphold Council
NYLC Scholar, Marbury, AL
rules and to conduct themselves in a manner that will continue to make their families
and communities proud. Tobacco, alcohol and non-controlled substances are
prohibited and infraction of Council rules will result in immediate dismissal from the
Conference.
LINET
ANYLC student speaks in favor of a bill before
Senator Robert Byrd with NYLC Scholars from West Virginia.
the members of the Mock Congress.
THE CONGRESSIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
The Congressional Youth Leadership Council is a non-profit. non-partisan, educational organization founded in 1985 and located in
Washington, D.C. The Council has served as a highly successful vehicle for promoting excellence in civic education for more than 20,000
young people representing all fifty states, the American territories and several foreign countries. The Council assists educators in honoring
young leaders from across the nation. All Council programs have the mission of inspiring and educating the young leaders of America.
COUNCIL AFFILIATIONS
The Council is a member of:
The National Young Leaders
The American Association of School Administrators
Conference gave us a chance to
The American Political Science Association
see first-hand how the
The Council for the Advancement of Citizenship
government is run and to meet
The National Council for the Social Studies
the people who make it run, but
most importantly, we learned
For its contributions in community programming, the Council has received the
that we all have a
prestigious Certificate of Award from the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge.
responsibility in making it run.
NYLC Scholar, El Sorbante, CA
OTHER COUNCIL PROGRAMS
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The Council currently conducts two educational programs in addition to the National
Young Leaders Conference: the Washington Journalism Conference and the Youth
Inaugural Conference.
The Washington Journalism Conference, a program in affiliation with the National
Press Club, is a hands-on educational experience for a select group of outstanding
high school journalists from across the nation. Held in the nation's capital each
spring, young journalists learn firsthand about the news industry from the
country's most distinguished print, radio and television journalists. Throughout
the week, the young journalists conduct interviews and write articles for their own
newspaper, the Washington Chronicle.
The Youth Inaugural Conference, held every four years in the nation's capital, is
an exciting program that gives the Council's alumni schools an opportunity to select
an outstanding student to experience the fascinating and historic events of a
presidential inauguration.
NYLC Scholar presents Rep. Jim Nussle with a
Council plaque honoring him as the youngest
member of the House of Representatives.
NATIONAL
Corporate Sponsor Randolf Aires of Sears, Roebuck & Co. with NYLC
VOUNG
Scholarship Recipients.
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Wash
As a participant of the NYLC, I developed many
skills necessary to meet the challenges of my
future...I had the privilege of hearing from high
ranking members of the government and the
opportunity to observe the leaders at work.
Young Scholar reviewing educational materials.
NYLC Scholar, Clinton. AL
A Scholar expressing disfavor with a bill on the floor of the
The Hon. Clark Ervin, Associate Director for Policy, White House Office
Mock Congress.
of National Service, with a group of NYLC students after a seminar.
Congressional
Youth Leadership
Council
1511 K Street, NW
Suite 842
Washington, DC 20005
202-638-0008