Chapter Guidelines
YGL Mission and Purpose
Young Government Leaders (YGL) is professional organization of young men and women employed by the Federal Government. Our mission is to educate, inspire, and transform the current and future leaders of the Federal government. Our purpose is to serve as a coordinated voice for the current and future generations of young government leaders by providing a community of leadership through professional development activities, networking opportunities, social events and seminars.
YGL History
Founded in 2003, YGL has developed an expansive young federal network in just a few years. Our membership consists of over 1000 young feds at more than 30 different U.S. departments and agencies. YGL has supported a number of professional development and social networking events over the last few years, including professional development panels, such as "Growing Tomorrow’s Government Leaders" (2005), “Hit the Ground Running: Tips for Success for New Federal Employees” (2006), and "Strategies for First-line Supervisors" (2006). YGL has also participated in the 2005 and 2006 Excellence in Government Conference in Washington, DC.
Members have been featured in such publications as Federal Computer Weekly, The Public Manager journal, WashingtonPost.com as well as on Federal News Radio. YGL has also recently established a weekly blog with youngfeds.org, an on-line community focused on issues important to Gen X and Y feds. YGL continues to expand its role as a catalyst for leadership development including coordinating professional networking events, community outreach, attending local cultural and artistic events, and participating in athletic leagues. In addition to the Washington DC Chapter, YGL has Chapters in Denver CO, Dallas TX, Harrisburg, PA, and Bethesda, MD with plans to establish additional chapters around the country in 2008.
- YGL CHAPTER GUIDELINES --
- Inform YGL Executive Board of the intent to initiate a YGL Chapter
- Send email to chapterdev@youngovernmentleaders.org
- Include:
- Chapter Location
- Chapter Lead(s) ( include Name, Agency, Contact information, e.g. email and daytime phone number)
- Receive approval from YGL’s Executive Board.
- Initiate Chapter
- Schedule Initial Meeting
- Notify YGL’s Communications Chair, to announce meeting on YGL Weekly Bulletin and Website
- Hold initial meeting to garner interest in establishing a formal YGL Chapter
- Join YGL Yahoo Group to facilitate consistent communication between the YGL Executive Board and Chapter Lead(s)
- Initial Meeting should
- Present YGL’s Mission and Purpose
- Highlight YGL’s accomplishments
- Identify ways Local Chapter can integrate national focus at regional level (e.g. focus on social networking, professional development, community service, or other activities that fall under YGL mission)
- Get informal commitment from participants
- Report back to Executive Board and provide signed agreement along with Local Chapter member roster, contact information, and roles and responsibilities (e.g. subcommittee roles)
- Coordination with YGL Executive Board
- Chapter Lead(s), or designated Chapter liaison provides Communications Committee with event announcements to post on YGL Weekly Bulletin/Website
- Chapter Lead(s) reports on a quarterly basis to YGL Chapter Liaison by providing summary of quarterly activities
- Chapter Lead(s), or designated member, provides an annual Chapter report summarizing activities for year, including Local Chapter membership total, demographics, agencies represented, etc.
- As Local Chapter members are added, provide names and contact information to Membership Committee
-- YGL CHAPTER AGREEMENT --
As Chapter Lead(s), I agree to support the YGL Mission and Purpose, as written in the YGL By-Laws, and adhere to the YGL Guidelines. I agree to take responsibility for coordinating with the YGL Executive Board by serving as liaison between the Local Chapter and YGL Executive Board, or by designating a liaison to assist with such coordination.
If I can no longer carry out my responsibilities as YGL Chapter Lead(s) or adhere to the YGL Mission, Purpose, and Chapter Guidelines, I will notify the YGL Executive Board of my intent to terminate my leadership role.
Chapter Lead Date ___________________________ ______________________ Chapter Co-Lead Date ___________________________ ______________________