Calling Future Politicians

The League of Women Voters of Scardale seeks students to attend a statewide conference in Albany. Applications from high school students who are Scarsdale residents are sought for the 12th annual Students Inside Albany conference, which is scheduled to be held on March 25-28 in Albany. One student will be chosen to attend, and all expenses (including travel and hotel) will be covered. The conference, sponsored by the League of Women Voters of New York State Education Foundation, is designed to increase students’ awareness of their responsibilities in a representative government and to provide the tools necessary for meeting that responsibility. This interactive 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. The participant will receive a student membership in the League of Women Voters of Westchester, which includes an e-mail newsletter and invitations to meetings on government related topics.

For an application or more information, contact Pamela Fuehrer, Scarsdale League of Women Voters (914-472-9440 or pfuehrer@optonline.net). Application forms are also available at the Scarsdale League of Women Voters’ website (LWVS.org) and must be received by January 11.