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Tuesday, November 10, 2009 |
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Key Model U.N. Information |
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We have more information below, but here are six short things to know:
- The Model U.N. is on Saturday, November 21, from 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM (please arrive no later than 8:45 AM for registration). It will be at Alberici Enterprises (map); the landmark being the wind turbine you see above and to the left.
- We have a prep session (along with discussion group) this Saturday, Nov. 14, at Crossroads (map) from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM.
- There will be a crisis simulation in the afternoon; something you won't be expecting.
- Extra Civitas points (this is new; check it out) will be given to anyone who (a) attends the model U.N. or (b) writes a workable resolution.
- Lunch (Pizza and beverages) is free to delegates; the whole experience is free.
- We have more information below about being a delegate including topic suggestions for resolutions.
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Help us spread the word at your school. Click here to download a PDF flyer. If you would prefer for us to print flyers and either send them to your school or give them to students at our Friday & Saturday activities this week, we will. |
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Civitas Night at the Movies this Friday Evening |
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We have a tie in our voting for the movie this Friday evening between:
- Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Live the Bob -- a 1964 tragicomedy about an "eyeball-to-eyeball" nuclear confrontation. Stars Peter Sellers (in three roles) -- trailer
- Broken Promises -- Documentary on limitations and failures of the United Nations over its first 60 years. As much as we want to support the U.N., this perspective is important to see. -- trailer
Therefore, we have two options: (a) decide which film to see that evening based on the vote of the people who are in attendance, or (b) see both because they are a combined 158 minutes and we have 210 minutes. The program will be at the Civitas office (map) from 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM. We will provide pizza and beverages.
Special Note: We now have a new 50" screen TV for our movies.
We had one other movie as an option; we hope to show it later in the year:
SuperSize Me -- 2004 Documentary on what happened to Morgan Spurlock when he ate all his meals at McDonald's for 30 straight days. -- trailer |
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Our High School Model U.N. is less than three weeks from now. Just a reminder, it is on Saturday, November 21, from 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM at Alberici Enterprises (map).
There can be as few as one and as many as three delegates per country. The results of the country draft are available by clicking here; if you do not have a country and want to participate, we would love to have you. Just call us or e-mail us at info@civitas-stl.com.
All information is available in our Delegate Handbook accessible by clicking here.
You do net need to submit a resolution for your country, but we welcome them. Again, then can be submitted to info@civitas-stl.com, preferably as MS Word documents.
In the Delegate Book, you can find:
- Resolution template on Page 18
- Sample resolution in Page 19
- Checklist for resolution on Page 20
- Researching a resolution on Page 21
- How To Tackle Funding Your Resolution on Page 22
- Help! My Country Doesn't Have Any Problems on Page 23
- Rules of Procedure on Page 36
- Comparison of Dialogue and Debate on Page 39 (this is what makes Civitas' Model U.N. different from most others).
- Highlights of U.N. Charter on Page 40
Resolution topics may include:
- Women & Children's Rights
- Coastal conflicts and environmental problems
- "Loose nukes" (insecure nuclear weapons)
- Much more
Remember, we would love to have your resolutions or other topcs; you'll get extra points for submitting a resolution to info@civitas-stl.com.
Finally, let us know if you have any questions or requests.
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Middle School M.U.N. Workshop
A Week from Tomorrow |
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Each year we have a workshop for approximately 700 students and 30 teachers who are in our Middle School Model U.N. We provide vital background information on the United Nations as well as a basic overview of the whole process by which a student becomes an effect model U.N. delegates.
This year the session is on Wednesday, November 18, from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM (please try to arrive early) at the Khorassan Room in the Chase-Park Plaza Hotel (map).
For more information, contact Middle School Model U.N. Coordinator Lisa Granich-Kovarik at granichkovarik@sbcglobal.net. |
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Black: High School Blue: Middle School Date | Time | Place | Activity | Fri.,
11/13 | 6:00 PM -
9:30 PM | Civitas Office (map) | Movie Night! |
Sat.,
11/14 | 9:00 AM -
11:00 AM | | Model U.N. Workshop & Discussion Group #5 |
Wed.,
11/18 | 9:30 AM-
11:30 AM | Chase-Park
Plaza
Khorassan Room (map) | Middle School MUN Workshop for Teachers & Students |
Sat.,
11/21 | 9:00 AM-
2:30 PM | Alberici
Enterprises
(map) | High School Model U.N. |
Sat.
12/05 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | | Discussion Group #6 with Veterans from The Mission Continues |
Sat.,
12/19 | 9:00 AM -
11:00 AM | | Discussion Group #7 | | | | |
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