Model+United+Nations

UPDATE: MEETING FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 22nd, Room 303
Here is the document handed out at the meeting in a digital form so you can hyperlink to descriptions: The password for unlocking min-guides is: bosmun2014

Here is a link to the meeting agenda if you were not able to attend Friday's meeting: [|November 22, 2013 Agenda]

//**Reminder:**// Send an email to alawson@randolphschool.net and rank your committee preferences, 1-10. If you have a very strong interest in a particular committee, please feel free to provide me with that information. It is not //necessary// that as a novice you sign up for SOCHUM, but you may. If you are a first-time MUNer, do not include any crisis committees.

//**Reminder:**// The total cost of the trip is $948. If you have already paid your $100 deposit, the balance due ($848) should be turned in by December 15th.

Welcome - Future Delegates to [|BOSMUN] (Boston Model UN)
The //real// United Nations was founded by cooperating nation-states around the world after the experience of World War II convinced world leaders that it was necessary to have an international organization that was ready to talk and problem-solve together in order to avoid future catostrophic global conflicts. **Model United Nations** is a simulation in which participants role-play diplomats from whichever country or countries our school delegation is assigned. Participants in MUN travel to a conference site to engage in 2-3 days of meetings, debates, intensive problem-solving, and social activities with other "diplomats" from around the country -- even from around the world. Anyone can join the Model UN team! Contact Mrs. Lawson in room 303 or alawson@randolphschool.net) for more information.
 * What is Model UN?**

Update: The firstModel UN Meeting took place on November 1, Room 303. If you were not able to attend the meeting, you can still take the next step towards participating: Send an email introducing yourself to Mrs. Lawson at alawson@randolphschool.net and explaining why you'd like to participate in Model UN. The Randolph Delegation will include 20-24 students. 9th-12th graders may participate!


 * PARTICIPATION IN MODEL UN**
 * Develops public-speaking and problem-solving skills
 * Allows you to explore conflict resolution and gain knowledge of real-world problems
 * Engages you in research to prepare to role-play a UN delegate with a country and committee assignment
 * Builds relationships with fellow MUN team-members and delegates from around the nation and world
 * Requires a commitment of time and effort that is significant but flexible (in terms of preparation)
 * Is appropriate for students with a proven ability to balance consistent and conscientious academics with extracurricular activities.


 * INTERESTED?**
 * 1) Print and sign the [[file:lawsonsrandolphhistory/BOSMUN Permission Form 2014.pdf|permission/registration form]]. Return the form and the deposit to Mrs. Lawson by Friday, November 15th
 * 2) Print and read the [[file:lawsonsrandolphhistory/BosMUN-XIII-Code-of-Conduct.pdf|Boston Model UN code of conduct]]
 * 3) Print and sign the [[file:lawsonsrandolphhistory/BosMUN-XIII-Waiver1.pdf|Boston Model UN waiver]]
 * 4) Turn in the permission form, deposit, and waiver.
 * 5) Stay in touch by monitoring your email and paying attention to morning announcements so that you know when the group is meeting to discuss tips on preparation and practice rules of procedure.


 * Total Cost Estimate:** We are anticipating that conference fees, hotel, and flight will total $8-950. Delegates will be responsible for purchasing their own meals and paying checked baggage fees. Students will be chaperoned by Randolph Faculty.

Thursday, 2/20 - Depart Huntsville, Arrive in Boston for an afternoon and evening to enjoy the city. Friday, 2/21 - Model UN begins! Committee Meetings all day and into the evening, with delegate social in the evening. Saturday, 2/22 - Model UN continues into the evening. Delegate dance at night. Sunday, 2/23 - Model UN committees, closing ceremonies, departure for Huntsville. Arrive in Huntsville Sunday night.
 * Timeline:**

All MUN activities will take place at the [|Boston Park Plaza Hotel].


 * What can you do to prepare**?

[|Best Delegate.com] Great Resources for exploring how MUN works!

[|Boston Model UN] - Randolph participated in this conference in 2011-2012, and we are excited to be planning on attending again in February, 2014. (2/21-2/23)

Last year our group traveled to Vancouver Canada. Although we won't be going to Vancouver this year, their website is a great place to start preparing yourself: [|Training Video]

Check [|here] for information about the committees. After we are registered and have received a country assignment, I'll work with you to choose a committee that looks interesting to you. Choose a committee that is focused on something of interest to you - weapons, technology, human rights, children, education, health, etc.. At Model UN, you will meet each day in Committee Sessions to work on building consensus and coming up with "resolutions" (positions) that are appealing to as many other members as possible.

[|Model UN at Wikipedia] [|Model UN Preparation] [|United Nations - Model UN informationThe real United Nations] [|CIA World Factbook]