League of Women Voters Seeks Students to Attend Albany Conference

The League of Women Voters of Scarsdale seeks high school students who attend Scarsdale schools or reside in the school district to attend the statewide Students Inside Albany conference from April 14 to 17, 2013. Sponsored by the LWV of New York State Education Foundation, this interactive conference is designed to increase students' awareness of their responsibilities in a representative government and to provide the tools necessary for meeting that responsibility. The conference will bring together high school students from across the state to learn about New York State government and the process by which citizens can participate in the policy-making arena. Students will also tour the Capitol and observe both the Senate and Assembly in action by spending an afternoon shadowing their legislators.

High school sophomores, juniors and seniors are invited to apply. Applicants will be asked to show how they will make the most effective contribution to the conference and benefit most from the experience. Two students will be selected, and all expenses for the conference (including travel and hotel) will be covered by the LWV of New York State and the Scarsdale LWV. The participants will receive a student membership in the LWV of Westchester, which includes an e-mail newsletter and invitations to meetings on government related topics.

For an application or more information, contact Joan Frankle, Scarsdale LWV (914-713-1250 or [email protected]). Application forms are also available at the Scarsdale LWV's website (LWVS.org) and must be received by January 14.