KY GOVERNMENT
This person serves as Kentucky's 63rd governor. A member of the Democratic Party, he has been serving in this position since December 2019, following his election win in 2019 and reelection in 2023.
Who is Andy Beshear?
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization currently comprising 193 member states, aimed at maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting social progress, better living standards, and human rights. When was it founded?
1945
What does YMCA stand for?
Young Mens Christian Association
What was our advisor, Mrs. McCormick's name before getting married?
Ms. McCaffery
How old do you have to be to register to vote?
18
This is Kentucky's bicameral legislature, responsible for making laws, setting the state budget, and reviewing executive branch actions. It consists of 138 members across two chambers—a 38-member Senate and a 100-member House of Representatives—which meet annually in Frankfort to address state issues.
What is the general assembly?
Veto power in the UN Security Council is the exclusive authority of the five permanent members. Who are these members?
China, France, Russia, the UK, and the US
What are the four core values of the KYYMCA?
Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility
Who is our president?
Aidan Ausbrooks
What is a caucus?
A meeting of members to discuss strategy
What is the legal limit of amount of times a woman can marry the same man?
3
The United Nations headquarters is located in New York City, on a 16-acre East River site. This infamous Gilded Age entrepreneur donated 8.5 million to purchase the land.
Who is John D. Rockefeller?
At any Y Conference, where can you go for questions, resources, and concerns?
The Y Desk!
What countries did we represent at KUNA this year?
Brazil and Spain
Name one responsibility of states
Managing daily affairs, public services, and infrastructure, exercising all powers not granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, including education, transportation, public safety, and health. They manage state-specific laws, regulate commerce within the state, conduct elections, and oversee professional licensing.
Kentucky is a large and diverse state, with the fourth-highest number of counties in the United States, behind Texas, Georgia, and Virginia. These counties range in population from under 2,500 in Robertson County to over 700,000 in Jefferson County. How many counties does Kentucky have?
120
This position acts as the chief administrative officer of the United Nations and a global diplomat, serving as a symbol of UN ideals and a spokesperson for the world's vulnerable people. They oversee peacekeeping operations, mediate international disputes, and bring matters threatening global peace to the Security Council.
Who is the Secretary General of the UN?
The Kentucky YMCA Youth Association (KY YMCA) was officially established by an Act of the Kentucky General Assembly in what year?
1890
What little figure was on our merch this year?
"I'm Just a Bill" guy
Who becomes president when the president and VP can no longer serve?
The speaker of the house
This woman was the first female governor of Kentucky, serving as the 56th governor from 1983 to 1987. A Democrat, she was the third woman in U.S. history to be elected governor without succeeding her husband. Her administration focused on education reform and economic development, most notably securing the Toyota manufacturing plant in Georgetown.
Martha Layne Collins
The United Nations (UN) has several official languages, which are used for meetings, interpretation, and documentation. These languages were established between 1946 and 1973 to ensure clear communication among member states. How many?
6! Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish
List all 5 Y-Conferences/programs the Y hosts throughout the year.
KUNA, KYA, GFI, LTC, Y-Corp
What fundraiser did Student-Y host this year?
Fall Homecoming After-Party
How much does a green card or Permanent Resident Card, distributed by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), cost?
$1,300 to $3,000