Political Education
Elder Charles Coleman, National Coordinator charlescolem@gmail.com
Elder Earl Newton, Assistant Coordinator
Minister Ari Craig, Assistant Coordinator
Scripture: Exodus 18:19-23
Vs. 20 “And thou shalt teach them ordinances and laws, and shalt shew them the way wherein they must walk, and the work that they must do. 21 Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, and rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens: 23 If thou shalt do this thing, and God command thee so, then thou shalt be able to endure, and all this people shall also go to their place in peace”
Objective: To develop a controlled municipal government environment for the purpose of allowing youth participants to engage in true to life political exercises which will equip them with a basic understanding of the terminology, principles, and inner workings of the American political system.
Candidates: (Participants)
· 8- 22 years of age
· Must be at least 13 years of age to be eligible to run for an office in the SMM VILLAGE
Personnel
Requirements: Individuals over the age of 21 with education, experience or training in political science, campaign management, political administration, and/or local, state and national government in any capacity (executive, judicial, legislative, etc.).
Eligibility: Youth and young adults who have a desire to better understand the political processes governing our society and aspire to political offices to impact their communities and generation
Rules: Attend a youth orientation session to receive all workshop materials (Voter registration card, Glossary, Daily activities sheet, Rules for exercise, required readings, and council issues to be voted on by the election winners at the end of the week). If participating as a potential candidate, complete an intent of candidacy form detailing which office is being sought (i.e. Southwest Regional Council Seat, Bible Bowl Council Seat, etc.)
Attend scheduled Town Hall Meetings & deliver a two-minute campaign speech.