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1. Volume VII
August, 2014
The Definitive Journal of Campo
YMCA’s Youth In Government Chapter
Editor-In-Chief:
Bradley Harwood
In this Issue :
In this issue you will get a chance to read about
Who your officers are, and some of the
goals they intend to reach in this upcoming year!
In this order..
Caleb Miranda – Page 2
Noah Rohm – Page 2
Becca Ross – Page 3
Andrew Sims – Page 3
Krista Reinhardt – Page 4
Katie Douglas – Page 4
Julia Rohm – Page 5
Daniel Eisele – Page 6
Colin Pearson – Page 6
Danielle Reid – Page7
Allen Rogers – Page 7
Tori Conte – Page 8
Bradley Harwood - Page 8
You will also get some ideas on how to pick a bill idea –
Page 9 The officers taking a silly picture after a long weekend…
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2. Hello, my name is Caleb Miranda I’m in 11th grade and I am the
Commissioner of Agriculture for the Florida Youth in Government program. I
have been in Youth in Government for 5 years and have enjoyed every
moment of it. I also enjoy playing basketball and listening to music. My best
experience in YIG was definitely being in Jr. Youth in Government, where I
found my love for YIG.
Caleb Miranda
“Believe you can and you’re halfway there”
by Theodore Roosevelt.
Hey everyone, my name is Noah Rohm and I will be serving you as your 2014-
15 Williams Senate President. This will be my third and final year in YIG since I
am a senior this year. A little about me, I am huge fan of listening to, playing,
and writing music. I also love to longboard. YIG has been a significant part of
my life these past three years and the best part about it is seeing new
delegates discover and develop their passions. My favorite memory from YIG
would have to be my first time attending the Conference on National Affairs in
the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. It was a time of great personal growth
for me and I will always look back at it fondly. My biggest piece of advice to
new delegates would be to write your bill on something you are passionate
about and do not be afraid to let your ideas be heard. One of my missions is to
be as big a help as possible to all of our delegates so do not be afraid to
approach me with any questions you have!
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Noah Rohm -
“It is impossible to live without failing at
something, unless you live so cautiously that you
might as well not have lived at all - in which case,
you fail by default.”
By J.K. Rowling

3. This will be my 4th year in the Youth in Government program,
including my 8th grade year when I participated in Junior Youth
in Government. In my spare time, I am a tea enthusiast,
photographer, artist, and writer. I believe in seeking beauty in
the ordinary, and enjoy hugs, long walks, and flower picking. I
am so excited to be starting the program year, and my junior
year of high school, after a summer mostly filled with visiting
with friends and relatives, preparations for the program year,
and attending the YMCA Conference on National Affairs in North
Carolina. It was nice meeting you!
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Becca Ross
“For what it’s worth: it’s
never too late or, in my case,
too early to be whoever you
want to be.”
By Eric Roth
Hey guys, my name is Andrew Sims I'm going into 11th
grade, and this is my 3rd year in YIG. One of the things that
I've accomplished while in YIG, is truly opening up, and
coming out of my comfort zone, and being comfortable with
speaking in front of people. That would not have been
possible without the help of Youth In Government! One of my
goals for this year is to make it clear to all the new delegates
what a bill is, and make sure that they understand it, and
how to write it! I know there were people that helped me
when it was my first year who made everything clear to me,
and I want to be that person to all of you!
Andrew Sims
But the Lord said to
Ananias, “Go! This man
is my chosen instrument
to proclaim my name to
the Gentiles and their
kings and to the people
of Israel.
By Acts 9:15

4. I’m Krista Reinhardt, I’ve been in Campo YIG for four years, and I am so honored to
serve as president this year! My goal this year is to serve God and serve all of you to
the best of my ability. I am going into 12th grade. My favorite thing to do is worship
God through singing and playing my guitar. Physics is my favorite thing to study, and
I’m taking Advanced Physics this year. I also love to play golf, and hope to pursue that in
college. My summer was great, from starting a worship band, to playing my favorite
golf courses, to interning with County Commissioner Higginbotham, but I am so excited
to start the school year and the program year. Last year at State Assembly I was a
Director of Legislative Affairs, meaning I lobbied for certain bills that the Governor
wanted to see passed. I hope to do that again this year, but if it does not work out, I am
going to write a bill for legislative. I come up with several bill ideas simply by asking
friends and family what they want to see changed in the state of Florida.
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Krista Reinhardt
“The Lord is my strength and my song, and
he has become my salvation; this is my God,
and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I
will exalt him.”
By Exodus 15:2.
Hey everyone! I’m Katie Douglas, and I’m your Vice
President for the 2014-2015 YIG year. I’m so
excited to meet all of you and to see the amazing
things that I know you’re all going to accomplish
this year. I started YIG in 2012 in my freshman
year, making me a currently third-year delegate
and junior in high school. Some of my favorite
things are: speech and debate, singing, music
(alternative is the faveee), dancing, Robert Downey
Jr., food, and writing. My favorite activities this
summer have been going to the beach and hanging
out with friends.
Katie Douglas
“One day at a time - this is enough. Do not
look back and grieve over the past for it is
gone; and do not be troubled about the
future, for it has not yet come. Live in the
present, and make it so beautiful it will be
worth remembering.”
By Ida Scott Taylor

5. Hey guys! My name is Julia Rohm and I am your 2014-2015
JYIG Liaison. I’ve been in YIG since 7th grade and I’m going to
be a freshman this year. I love playing piano, singing and
sports, (I know it’s weird, but I love to run). Soccer is by far my
favorite sport and I hope to eventually play it in college.
Joining YIG is probably one of the best decisions I’ve made in
my life. My favorite memory is having the honor of being a
Page at the 57th State Assembly. Paging is the most fun
program in all of YIG! I ran around the State Capital in
sneakers and passed notes, making sure they were
appropriate before delivering them. I also learned more about
the program than I ever had before and discovered a new
found love for YIG. If you are a second year JYIG kid, I
seriously encourage to apply to be a Page, because it is an
opportunity that will change your life. I am looking forward to
getting to know you all and helping you to the best of my
ability.
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Julia Rohm
“Whether you think
you can’t or you think
you can, you’re
right.”
By Henry Ford
Hi, my name is Kenzie Manning and I am Campo’s Treasurer. This
will be my second year in the program and I am a sophomore. A
big dream of mine is to be on Broadway someday and with
anything volleyball count me in. The best thing about my summer
is serving the Lord at Kid’s Camp, and making a difference in their
lives. My bill last year was to increase the fine when you don’t
stop for a emergency vehicle. I got that idea because of my Father
and Uncle are Fire Fighters and Grandfather is a retired police
officer. A special part of my time in YIG is the whole year. We are a
family that first loves God and then loves others. I hope in the
coming year you will join us in this adventure and in this family
we call Campo.
Kenzie Manning
“No. Try not. Do
or do not. There is
no try.”
By Yoda

6. Hello fellow compadres…My name is Daniel Eisele and I was born in
the Amazon while fighting tigers and monkeys. Currently I am entering
the 11th grade (AKA the year that you look into colleges and colleges
look at you and when you take the PSAT and get stressed). Some
hobbies of mine would have to be videogames, going to Busch
Gardens, video games, cross fit, video games, and SCHOOL…and
videogames. This year will be my second super duper amazing ultra
fantastic year in YIG, and I hope to make it everyone else’s too. My
favorite activity during summer so far would have to be working for
Camp Christina as a camp counselor, messing with the many children’s
brains one cell at a time.
Daniel Eisele
“If you don’t go
after what you
want, you’ll never
have it. If you
don’t ask, the
answer is always
no. If you don’t
step forward,
you’re always in
the same place.”
by Nora Roberts
Hello, my name is Colin Pearson. This year I have
the honor of serving as your Sergeant At Arms.
Among other things, I am a sophomore in high
school, enjoy playing soccer, and plan on a career
in music. This year will be my fourth in YIG and I
couldn’t be more excited about it. My only goals
for YIG are to meet as many amazing people as
possible and get as much out of the program as I
can, everything else comes second
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Colin Pearson
“A mind is like a
parachute, it doesn’t
work if it isn’t open”
By frank Zappa

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Danielle Reid
“To be a winner you don’t have to be the first person to cross the
finish line.”
Hey, I’m Danielle. I am this year’s 2014-2015 Campo Youth
In Government Secretary. I am in 10th grade. Besides YIG, I
enjoy singing, acting, playing volleyball and taking pictures.
I’ve been in YIG now for four years. Last year I served my
first time on the officer corp as JYIG Liaison. At this past
State Assembly someone made an impact on my YIG
experience. While presenting my bill in the House of
Representatives, The Speaker of the House stepped down
and debated in favor of my bill. It encouraged me and
challenged me to become a better debater. I hope I can
spark the same excitement in another delegate this
incoming year as he did for me. My favorite summer activity
this past summer was working in a Teen Impact program. I
am looking forward to meeting every new delegate and
growing closer to returning delegates.
Allen Rogers
“I believe in
Christianity as I
believe that the
sun has risen: not
only because I see
it but because by
it I see everything
else”.
By C.S. Lewis
Hey guys! My Name is Allen Rogers, I am
entering my senior year of high school and I am
serving this year as your judicial coordinator. I
love to read, and play sports like volleyball, and
I love going to the beach! This is my third year
in YIG. This year I hope to see many of you in
judicial! I am going to focus a lot of time on
preparing you for court, and making sure
everyone knows their cases inside and out.
Above all, I want to make judicial a fun and
great learning experience, because that is what
is most important.

8. The name is Tori Conte, and I am your Campo 2014-2015 Historian.
I am entering the 10th grade this year, with a great interest in
photography, singing and dancing. This will be my 4th year in YIG,
and I cannot wait for more great experiences in the program. My
goal for this year is to develop my leadership skills, be a better
version of myself, and help the delegates to do the same. As a YIG
delegate, Youth In Government is a great part of my life, but it isn’t
all of my life. I have many things that I also love about life, and one
of those is summer! My favorite summer activity is to go to the
beach and hang out with my friends and family.
Bradley Harwood
“It is better to lead from behind and to put others in
front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice
things occur. You take the front line when there is
danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.”
By Nelson Mandela
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Tori Conte
“Never let
the fear of
striking out
keep you
from playing
the game.”
Hey guys! I’m Bradley Harwood and I will be serving as your 2014-2015 Editor-in-Chief. I’m going into my
sophomore year of high school and my fourth year of YIG. Throughout the year I have huge plans to bring
Campo’s Press corps to a whole entire other level. My passions outside of YIG are working with underprivileged
children and going on mission’s trips. When I get older I would love to be a medical Missionary. I hope I will be
able to make a difference to every single one of you this year, so don’t be afraid to come and ask for help!

9. How to find a bill idea by: Tori Conte
There are several ways you can find bill ideas. I have found that talking to your parent or relative about the
things going on in our government, helps you tremendously. You will find that you can come up with some great
bill topics by simply asking them “What would you like to see changed in our state?” That helps make you
aware of what is happening, and have some creative ideas that could be bill topics.
Logging on to the Florida Statutes Website and looking through topics that spark your interest, gives a good
topic as well. Not only that, but reading all the new laws that are being passed into Florida, can give you great
ideas, too!
How to find a bill idea by: Andrew Sims
So how does somebody write a bill? Well its a lot more simple than most people make it out to be! A bill isn’t a
300 page document only written by legislators. It’s an idea. It’s an problem that this state is facing, and a way to
fix that problem. Nothing more than that!
A bill is written very simply. Nothing more than finding a problem, a little bit of research, and a solution! Now a
bill isn’t in any limited to gun laws, or rules of the road. It can be something as crazy as putting glow-in-the-dark
paint on bicycles, or putting GPS chips in snakes! Be creative, and be passionate! If you’re going to write a bill,
make sure it’s something that you’re passionate about!
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