Get Connected: Social Media, Gatherings and More

By Jennica Davis-Hockett

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What is the Youth Caucus Social Media presence? How can I connect with others while at GA?

ONLINE Join, follow, like, and use our hashtags! On all platforms, the General Assembly hashtag is #UUAGA and the Youth Caucus hashtag is #GAYC. Use them both! Youth Caucus 2015 on Facebook: a private group for those interested in the GA Youth Caucus. Share links, have discussions and keep in touch after GA is over. Youth Caucus Palm Tree on Facebook: This is a Facebook page that you can like. It will give information about Youth Caucus throughout the year! Like it and get updates. @YouthCaucusGA on Twitter: links, photos, updates and live tweets from sessions. This account is used year-round for updates on Youth Caucus staff openings and more. GA_Youth_Caucus on Instagram: a brand new account for sharing photos throughout General Assembly. The General Assembly Program App has connection features, including tracking of the #uuaga twitter hashtag and a photo feed, in addition to the scheduling, program info and the opportunity to earn points and badges. You can follow your friends and see what programs they are going to. Follow the Youth Caucus Palm Tree to see what the Youth Caucus is up to! iTunes App Store iPhone/iPad App on iTunes App Store Android App on Google Play HTML5 Mobile Web Site IN PERSON Attending workshops and events listed in the Program Book or in our Programming Highlights is a great way to meet people. Beyond that, there are several ways to connect around shared interests, shared geography, or shared identity. Reminders of events will be posted in the Youth Caucus Room. Meet-Up Board: The Youth Caucus room will host a meet-up board for youth interested in connecting with others to attend workshops, share meals, trade ideas and more. Let’s Talk: This is a lunch opportunity to connect with people in the greater UU Community. Look for the youth table if you want to participate in small group discussions about our faith during lunch. Good Deeds Wall: This is a place where you can share good deeds you witness to spread the GA love. Friendship Table: Setup in the Youth Caucus room will be a table designated for people to sit down if they are hoping to meet new people or need someone to hang out with. There will be craft supplies and some games at this table for use between workshops. Luncheon for Youth of Color: FREE FOOD! Friday 6/26 12-1:15pm in the Alaska Room of the Pacific NorthWest Ballroom in the DoubleTree Hilton. This is an opportunity for Youth of Color to gather for fellowship and a free lunch facilitated by Rev. Marisol Caballero and Kimberly Quinn Johnson. Please contact Elizabeth Nguyen with any questions YaYAofColor@uua.org Young Adult of Color Caucus: Thursday 6/25 10:45-12pm in room A107-108 of the Oregon Convention Center.Do you identify as a young adult of color? Come find community support from your peers. Facilitated by Ranwa Hammamy and Kenny Wiley. Please contact Elizabeth Nguyen with any questions YaYAofColor@uua.org Post-Bridging Celebration: Friday 9:00 – 10:30PM in room A107-108 of the Oregon Convention Center. Join us in extending our worshipful welcome to young adulthood and celebration after Synergy by welcoming the newly bridged youth! Come eat cake and be merry. Other events and opportunities will be posted in the Youth Caucus room as they are made available.