Letter of September 6, 2001 re. ALMUN 2001

                                                                                                 6 September 2001

Thanks so much for signing up for our trip to ALMUN (Alabama Model United Nations).  It looks as if we have a terrific group ready to go.  The list of students who are currently signed up is as follows:

 

1.      Tihana Bule, Gateway H.S.

2.      Laura Casey, Rosati-Kain H.S.

3.      Shiubuan Christian, Riverview Gardens

4.      Megan Clifford, Nerinx Hall H.S.

5.      Chris Daugherty, Hazelwood East H.S.

6.      Joyce Davis, Maplewood R.H. H.S.

7.      Amelia Flood, Notre Dame H.S.

8.      Stephen Griffard, Maplewood R.H. H.S.

9.      Mark Halliburton, Riverview Gardens

10.  Rachel Kunce, Maplewood R.H. H.S.

11.  Andrew McMahon, Hazelwood Central

12.  Annette Meyer, Rosati-Kain H.S.

13.  Michelle Riley, Hazelwood Central H.S.

14.  Steven Riley, Hazelwood Central H.S.

15.  Nichole Tiggs, Maplewood R.H. H.S.

16.  Crystal Williams, Maplewood R.H. H.S.

 

If you know of any other students who are interested, they may apply to go so long as they are capable of making our two remaining preparatory sessions.  We can handle up to four more students.

 

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

 

1.      When is the conference?

a.       The actual conference is from October 11 -13, but the dates of our trip are Wednesday, October 10 through Saturday, October 13.

2.      What time do we leave and return?

a.       We leave from Crossroads School (500 DeBaliviere) on Wednesday, October 10, at 9:00 AM.  We need to leave promptly so that we will have enough daylight in Memphis for our visits.

b.      We return to Crossroads School on midnight, Saturday night, October 13.  Students will be able to call home by cell phone as we approach St. Louis to let their parents know how close we are to schedule.  Last year we returned right on time!

3.      How are we getting to and from the conference?

a.       We will be travelling in a 24-passenger van from Larkin Bus Co. (the same type of vehicle as last year).   There will be overhead luggage racks and if necessary, a trailer for luggage behind us.

4.      Where will we be staying?

a.       On the evening of Wednesday, October 10, we will be staying at the Country Inn & Suites in Memphis.  The address is 8489 Highway 64; Memphis, Tennessee  38133 and the telephone number is (901) 381-0085.  On this one night, we will have four students to a room with two queen beds in each room.

b.      On the evenings of Thursday, October 11 and Friday, October 12, we will be staying at the Country Inn & Suites in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.  The address is 4801 McFarland Avenue East; Tuscaloosa, AL  35405.  The telephone number is (205) 345-9999.  While in Tuscaloosa, we will have two students to a room, each room with two queen-size beds!

5.      Who will be the chaperones on the trip?

a.       Arthur, Gloria (maybe), Gretchen (for part of the trip), Jennifer (for part of the trip).

6.      What is the basic itinerary for the trip?

a.      Wednesday, October 10

                                                   i.      9:00 AM – Leave from Crossroads School.

                                                 ii.      3:00 PM – Arrive in Memphis, TN.

                                                iii.      3:30 PM --      Go to Civil Rights Museum in the old Lorraine Motel.

                                               iv.      5:00 PM --      Go to Museum of Rhythm & Blues

                                                 v.      6:00 PM – Go to restaurant for Memphis ribs or vegetarian delights!

                                               vi.      7:30 PM --      Go to Country Inn & Suites for the evening!

b.      Thursday, October 11

                                                   i.      Early –       Leave for Tuscaloosa.[1]

                                                 ii.      11:30 AM      Arrive at University of Alabama for lunch.

                                                iii.      12:15 PM      Register at conference.

                                               iv.      12:30 PM      Preparatory Classes

                                                 v.      3:00 PM      First Committee Meeting

                                               vi.      5:30 PM      Dinner

                                              vii.      7:00 PM      Second Committee Meeting

                                            viii.      9:30 PM      Go to Country Inn & Suites for the evening!


c.       Friday, October 12

                                                   i.      9:00 AM      Campus Tour including site of George Wallace standing in

“schoolhouse door.”

                                                 ii.      11:00 AM      Lunch

                                                iii.      12:00 PM      evening: Sessions, dinner, etc.

                                               iv.      Evening:      Go to Country Inn & Suites for the evening.

d.      Saturday, October 13

                                                   i.      Morning:      Last Committee Session

                                                 ii.      Mid-Day:      Lunch & Closing Ceremonies

                                                iii.      2:00 PM      Leave to return to St. Louis

                                               iv.      Midnight:      Arrive back at Crossroads School in St. Louis

7.      How much does the trip cost and when do I make payments?

a.       The total cost of the trip is $250.00.

b.      Financial assistance is available for anyone who needs it.  Check with Arthur about your need by Saturday, September 15.

c.       The first half of your payment is due on Friday, September 21 and the second half is due by Monday, October 8.

8.      What about preparatory sessions?

a.       Most of you were at our initial preparatory session on Saturday, September 1.  We have two more:

                                                   i.      Saturday, September 15, at Crossroads, from 9:00 AM – Noon.  This will include a discussion group in the last hour.

                                                 ii.      Friday, September 21, at the Chase-Park Plaza from 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM.  This will include a fine dinner (for only $5.00), a movie, and final preparation for the trip.




9.      How do I find out more about the countries we represent and the committees that I am in?

a.       By coming to our next meeting on Saturday, September 15.

b.      By reviewing the material that we distributed to you at the September 1 meeting.  Please come to the September 15 meeting with your preferences for committees.  Also, please not that rather than having a Soviet Politburo committee, there will be a Mid-East Summit.

c.       By going to the ALMUN web site at http://go.to/almun.

10.  In the meantime, if I have questions, what do I do?

a.       Call Civitas at (314) 367-6480 [daytime] or E-Mail us [email protected].

b.      If for any reason you are no longer able or wanting to go on the trip, please contact us immediately!

 

 

So, folks, we’re really looking forward to this trip.  Let us know what questions of yours we can answer.  Let us know if you have other friends who are seriously interested in going.  Let us know if you need financial assistance.  And most of all, let us know that you are really interested by being at our next preparatory meeting (and discussion group) on Saturday, September 15 at Crossroads.  It starts at 9:00 AM and runs until Noon!

 

 

-- Arthur, Gloria, Gretchen, Jennifer

 


[1]  Previously we had indicated that we would stop at the Civil Rights Museum in Birmingham, AL.  Unfortunately, we will not have time to make this stop.  Maybe next year.