1. WELCOME! Go to the computers & sign yourself in for club attendance!

2. What is Model United Nations? AKA M.U.N or Model U.N.

3.  Hundred of thousands of High Schools across the country participate in MUN.  It’s a club at an international level, and expands further than just Middle and High Schools to Universities. MUN is

4.  Students typically role-play delegates to the United Nations and simulate UN committees.  As a team we compete in various conferences throughout the year (ex. OCMUN, FIMUN, etc…).  At the end of most conferences, outstanding delegates in each committee are recognized and given an award certificate.  The Best Delegate in each committee, however, receives a gavel. MUN is

5.  MUN not only is a highly interactive club which will help you expand your social skills:  Help you develop your researching, public speaking, debating, and writing skills  As well as critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership abilities  As a team, as a family, we can help each other grow not just as delegates but as people too. Why Join?

6.  Secretary General:  Ivanna Rodriguez  Deputy Secretary General:  Sara Morales  Comptroller:  Sally Lu  Chief du Cabinet:  Samantha Donahue  Rapporteur:  Tiffany del Valle Meet the 2015- 2016 Officers

7.  In order to insure that certain tasks are taken care of, the United Nations organizes into committees and councils that tackle specific topics.  Here at M.U.N., we model their behavior! Committees

8.  Delegate Committee  Officer: Sara Morales  Works with inexperienced members of M.U.N. to encourage learning and participation  Charity Committee  Officer: Sally Lu  Organizes and executes Club Fundraisers for Charities related to UN Organizations & NGOs Committees

9.  Community Service Committee  Officer: Samantha Donahue  Maintains documents and attendance related to community service projects done through the club  Bulletin Board Committee  Officer: Tiffany del Valle  Maintains educational and timely Club Bulletin Boards regarding United Nations holidays & topics Committees

10. Conferences  OCMUNC  Old City Model United Nations Conference  St. Augustine, FL  11/20-22/2015  FIMUN  Florida International Model United Nations  Miami, FL  March – April 2016

11. Points System  1 Point  Application, Club Dues, Remind101, Attendance, Fundraising (per box), Charity Campaigning, Joining a Committee  2 Points  Bulletin Boards, Organize Fundraiser, Organize Charity Campaign, Club Shirt, Running for Office, Attending Committee Meeting  3 Points  Club Officer, Conference Participation, Organizing MaterMUNC

12. How to Join  APPLICATION: Everyone, including officers and returning members, must fill out this year’s MUN application.  REMIND 101: To stay up-to-date with meetings, events and deadlines, you must have this! Text @munm to 81010.  CLUB FEE: $10.00  DUE DATE: THURSDAY, 09/24/2015

13. Club Website Due: 09/24/2015 + $10.00

14. Meetings 1 st & 3 rd Wednesdays of every month @ 12:20PM in Rm 65

15. Honorable Delegates and Future Delegates, This meeting of the Mater Academy Model United Nations club is adjourned!