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Georgia Boys State will be held at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia. The dates are June 10th through June 16th, 2012.

Guest are welcomed at any General Session. We do ask that you check-in with the Georgia Boys State Headquarters.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

Sunday  (Back)

Noon - 2:00 PM Arrival and Registration
3:00 PM City Meetings
4:15 PM General Session -- Russell Union

Presentation of Colors & Pledge of Allegiance
Welcome
     Georgia Boys State Director
           Introduction of Distinguished Guest & County Coordinators &
                  City Counselors
       Commander, American Legion Department  of Georgia
       Dean

          Orientation – Rules and Regulations
          Presentation of County Flags

5:15 PM County Meetings
Washington Adams Jefferson Madison
Ballroom C Theater Ballroom A Ballroom B
6:00 PM Dinner
7:30 PM
General Session  
Devotional Service  
Athletic Program  
Election Procedures / Briefing on City Government Legislative Director
8:30 PM Organization of Parties within the City
10:00 PM
Team Captains Meeting State Headquarters
Chorus Meeting State Headquarters
10:30 PM Quiet Time / Study Time

Monday  (Back)

6:00 AM Rise and Shine
7:00 AM Breakfast
7:30 AM City Campaigns
8:10 AM City Elections
9-11:15 AM Sports
11:45 AM Lunch
1:15 PM General Session

Presentation of Colors & Pledge of Allegiance
Georgia Southern Admissions Briefing
Swearing in Ceremony of City Mayors
(Speaker TBA)

3:00 PM Organization of Parties within the County
Washington Adams Jefferson Madison
Ballroom C/2041 Theater/2047 Ballroom A/2080 Ballroom B/2084
4:30 PM Instructional Block
Washington Adams Jefferson Madison
Theater Ballroom C Ballroom A Ballroom B
5:15 PM
Meeting Location
State Executive Committee Theater
Newspaper Staff  
Parliamentary Procedure/City Government
    City Mayors and Councilmen
2041
Recorder's Court Procedures
    City Recorders
2043
Law and Police Services
    City Police Chiefs
2044
Chorus Theater
6:00 PM Dinner
7:30 PM General Session
Devotional
POW/MIA Remembrance
Athletic Report
Boys Nation - Presentation of former delegates
9:00 PM City Meetings
10:30 PM Quiet Time / Study Time

Tuesday  (Back)

6:00 AM Rise and Shine
7:00 AM Breakfast
8:10 AM County Elections
9-11:15 AM Sports
11:45 AM Lunch
1:15 PM General Session

Presentation of Colors & Pledge of Allegiance
(Speaker TBA)
Announce County Election Winners

2:45 PM State Party Conventions
Nationalist Federalist
Theater Ballroom A & B (combined)
4:00 PM Instructional Block
Washington Adams Jefferson Madison
Theater Ballroom C Ballroom A Ballroom B
4:45 PM
Meeting Location
State Executive Committee Meeting Theater
Chorus Theater
Newspaper Staff Olliff
Parliamentary Procedure / County Government
    County Commissioners
2041
State Government
    Governor and Lt. Governor Hopefuls
2042
Judicial Procedures
    Court Judges and Clerks, District Attorneys
2084
Law and Police Services
    Sheriffs
2054
House and Senate Procedures
    Representatives and Senators
2044/2048
5:30 PM Talent Show
6:00 PM Dinner
7:15 PM General Session
Devotional
Athletic Report
History of the American Legion  
8:15 PM State Party Conventions Continue
  Presentation of Platform
  Candidate Speeches
  Governor and Lt Governor Debates
9:30 PM County Commission Meetings, Senate and House in Session
10:30 PM City Council Meetings
11:00 PM Quiet Time / Study Time

Wednesday  (Back)

6:00 AM Rise and Shine
7:00 AM Breakfast
8:10 AM State Primary Elections
9-11:15 AM Sports
11:45 AM Lunch
1:15 PM General Session

Presentation of Colors & Pledge of Allegiance
State Government Presentation  Speaker TBA

2:15 PM
Meeting Location
State Executive Committee Meeting Theater
Chorus Theater
Newspaper Staff Olliff
Parliamentary Procedure / Speaker of the House, President Protem of the Senate
    County Commissioners
2041
State Government
    Governor and Lt. Governor Candidates
2042
County Court Procedure Reviews 2054
House and Senate Procedures
    Representatives and Senators
2044/2048
2:45 PM County Commission Meetings and Superior Court Sessions
Washington Adams Jefferson Madison
Ballroom C Theater Ballroom A Ballroom B
House Senate
2048 2044
4:15 PM Instructional Block
Washington Adams Jefferson Madison
Theater Ballroom C Ballroom A Ballroom B
5:10 PM Talent Show
6:00 PM Dinner
7:15 PM General Session
Devotional
Athletic Report
Guest Speaker
8:15 PM Presentation of Party Platforms
Presentation of Candidates for State Office
Governor's Debate
Lt. Governor's Debate
10:30 PM City Council Meetings
11:00 PM Quiet Time / Study Time

Thursday  (Back)

6:00 AM Rise and Shine
7:00 AM Breakfast
8:10 AM State General Elections
9-11:15 AM Sports
11:45 AM Lunch
9:15 AM House and Senate in Session
City Oratorical Contests as Needed
Courts in Session as Needed
1:15 PM General Session
Presentation of Colors & Pledge of Allegiance
Announcement of State General Election Results
Guest Speaker
2:15 PM House and Senate in Session
City Oratorical Contest as Needed and City Budget
Courts in Session as needed.
Meeting Location
House 2048
Senate 2044
Chorus Theater
Newspaper Staff Olliff
4:15 PM Instructional Block
Washington Adams Jefferson Madison
Theater Ballroom C Ballroom A Ballroom B
5:10 PM Talent Show
6:00 PM Dinner
7:30 PM General Session
Devotional
Athletic Report
Joint Session of the House and Senate
Swearing in Ceremony of State Officers
Inauguration of Governor
Address by TBD
Government in session
County Oratorical Finals
10:30 PM City Council Meeting
11:00 PM Quiet Time / Study Time

Friday  (Back)

6:00 AM Rise and Shine
7:00 AM Breakfast
7:45 AM City Meetings
9-11:15 AM Sports
11:45 AM Lunch
1:15 PM General Session
Presentation of Colors & Pledge of Allegiance
History of the Flag Presentation
Special Guest Speakers
State Oratorical Finals
3:15 PM Sessions of Courts, House, Senate and Local Governments
4:00 PM Honors Test
5:15 PM Talent Show
6:00 PM Dinner
7:15 PM General Session
Devotional
Choral Presentation
Final Athletic Report
10:00 PM City Meetings
10:30 Quiet Time

Saturday (Back)

6:00 AM Rise and Shine
7:00 AM Breakfast
8:15 AM Graduation - Performing Arts Center
Parents and Friends Invited and Encouraged to Attend
 

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3035 Mt. Zion Rd.
Stockbridge, GA 30281
678-289-8883 (Headquarters)
678-643-0794 (Director)
678-289-8885 (Fax)

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