Procedures: M.U.N Conference Overview: Tips Later Tustin: 7 AM-4 PM
Overview Policy Paper (Before actual Conference) Meet with WHS Assembly Preambulatory Speech Substantative Speech (with Comments) Unmoderated Caucus Lunch More Caucus Resolution and Vote Awards
Policy Paper Written paper BEFORE Includes Background, Country Belief, & Resolution Not long: takes 30 min- 1 hr Better Paper= Awards
How to Win Awards It’s a “Points” Based System! Aha. Points System Most Points= Awards Ie: Policy Paper is Graded It’s a “Points” Based System! Aha.
Beginning of a Conference Meet with WHS Students Assembly Together Go to Specific Room
Preambulatory Speech You introduce your country and stance on topic Hear other country’s opinions and think of ‘caucus group’ NOTES?
Substantive Debate Speech based on Policy Paper Listening is Important Background of Issue, Stance on issue, possible resolutions Better Speech, more Points Listening is Important Make Comments for Points Which Countries Share Views Help you for Caucusing
Caucusing Countries w. Same views Realistic Helps to develop a country “group” to write resolutions Realistic
Caucusing and Lunch Initial Caucusing Lunch More Caucusing Be a leader for more points Lunch Eat with new friends: Inn 'out, Subway, etc (Veg. and Meat Options) More Caucusing
Resolution Create With Country “Group” Write Resolution for issue Countries with same viewpoint, and resolution ideas Write Resolution for issue Be a leader in writing for more points Realistic and Creative (ie: Education in Women's Rights) Present Resolutions Vote for Resolution If chosen, earn more points
Awards (Resume) Points System In Assembly Best Delegate, Honorable Mention Delegate, etc. Not Impossible!
Off the Record… Very Fun My first conference- Afraid, thought be bored Engaging, Provoking (mad @ other countries), but amazing experience Topics for all interests Nuclear Warfare, Women's Rights, Clean Water, Children Malnutrition, Land Disputes, Human Rights, Drugs, ETC! Highly encourage