Boys Nation - Day 2 - July 21, 2012
Day two began with a general orientation where the senators were introduced to the staff and an overview of the program was shared. Peter Gaytan, Executive Director of the Washington DC. Legion office swore in the 98 senators. As the day progressed, party conventions and senate sessions convened. Ultimately a President Pro Tempore and Secretary of the Senate were elected. Further appointments were made, bills introduced and it was obvious by the activity that Boys Nation 2012 was off to a running start !
General orientation session
General orientation session
General orientation session
General orientation session
General orientation session
American Legion Executive Director Peter Gaytan gives the oath of office to the senators
Listening to Peter Gaytan, Executive Director, American Legion
Listening to Peter Gaytan, Executive Director, American Legion
Listening to Peter Gaytan, Executive Director, American Legion
Listening to Peter Gaytan, Executive Director, American Legion
Legislative orientation
Legislative orientation
Legislative orientation
Legislative orientation
Legislative orientation
Legislative orientation
Party conventions
Party conventions
Party conventions
Party conventions
President Pro Tempore Neal Jeup
Election process President Pro Tempore
Election process President Pro Tempore
Election process President Pro Tempore
Election process President Pro Tempore
President Pro Tempore Neal Jeup and American Legion National Historian Robert Craig
Election process Secretary of the Senate
Election process Secretary of the Senate
Secretary of the Senate Brandon Dale
Secretary of the Senate Brandon Dale
reading of bills
reading of bills
reading of bills
reading of bills
reading of bills
reading of bills
Reading bills with Legislative Director Mike Bredeck