Letter to Students Interested in Going to Model U.N. -- University of Chicago
November 15, 1997
We are delighted that you are interested in possibly being a member of our delegation from the Gateway Model U.N. to MUNUC (Model U.N. of the University of Chicago).
Listed below is some key information on MUNUC:
Where: Palmer House Hilton Hotel in downtown Chicago.
Cost: $350.00 (see budget on page 3.) [In a few cases, partial scholarships will be available.]
The countries which we will be representing in Chicago are BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA and DJIBOUTI. These are both "high profile" countries and will require a combination of considerable preparation in advance and fast-thinking on the floor of the sessions.
There are over 1,800 students from throughout North America who attend MUNUC each year. They come from nearly 100 schools. The delegation which we send from the Gateway Model UN is rather unique because we are open to students from over twenty high schools in the St. Louis area. In our three previous years, lasting friendships have been established as students have the opportunity to work and travel with peers from other schools. We hope that you will want to be part of this unique learning experience.
We have established the following schedule for preparation sessions
DATE |
TIME |
LOCATION |
SPECIAL NOTES |
| Wed., Dec. 3 | 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM |
Florissant Valley Community College |
Intro. Session during lunch of Dec. 3 model UN session. Basic Check-in. |
| Sat., Dec. 20 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Crossroads | Hopefully we’ll use internet connections at Crossroads to do research. We’ll also write our position papers. First $125 due. |
| Sat., Jan. 10 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Crossroads | Regular
Preparation Discussion of trip for parents at 9:00 AM. |
| Sat., Jan. 17 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Crossroads | Final Preparation. Payment of $165 due. |
They key items to note from above is that we’ll have a quick introductory meeting during lunch of our December 3 MUN session, an intense research session on the internet on December 20, a general preparation meeting on January 10 (where parents are invited to come and learn more about the trip), and a final preparation session on January 17.
We currently have twenty-five students who are possibly interested in going to MUNUC. With the committee assignments for Bosnia / Herzegovina and Djibouti, we can take a maximum of twenty-eight students. We will fill our slots on a "first-come, first-serve" basis.
The complete payment schedule is:
a -- December 20, 1997 $ 125.00
b -- January 17, 1998 $165.00
c -- The Balance of the money ($60.00) will be held by students as food money. You may want to bring additional spending money.
Please make your checks or money order out to Civitas Associates.
In the meantime, we need to know if you are definitely interested in going to MUNUC. If you are, please complete the form on the bottom of page 3 and return it to us in the return envelope A.S.A.P.
Also, we want to let all students and parents know that we reserve the right to not permit a student to go on the trip if we have serious concerns about his or her ability to act in a responsible fashion. When concerns arise, we will contact the students, their parents, and faculty advisors at school.
Budget for Model United Nations of University of Chicago
Cost:
a -- Registration Fee $ 25.00
b -- Hotel Accommodations (3 nights, based on 4 per room) 124.00
c -- Transportation (AMTRAK) 61.00
d -- Food (for 10 meals) 60.00
e -- Miscellaneous, Ground Transportation, Supplies, etc. 35.00
f -- Murphy’s Law (Anything That Can Go Wrong Will Go Wrong) 46.00
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ESTIMATED TOTAL: $350.00
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call us at 367-6480.
Take care; have a good Turkey Day!
Sincerely yours,
Arthur H. Lieber
High School M.U.N. Coordinator
Name:
Address:
Phone:
School:
Grad. Date:
Preferred Country: a) Bosnia & Herzegovina b) Djibouti