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Advisors:

         For SEMMUNA 2009, please note the following policies:

 

  • Background papers posted:  early fall

  • Registration opens:  Sept. 22; $50 deposit due

  • Add/Drop Date:  Oct. 14, 2009

  • Conference:  Oct. 24, 2009

School Delegate Counts

 

Payments:

 

The total conference cost is only $10 per delegate which includes a buffet breakfast and lunch (Checks payable to "Royal Oak High School.").  Do not write a check to "SEMMUNA"--no such account exists to cash it!

ADD/DROP Deadline:  Final numbers must come to us by this date; your school will be charged at registration according to the number of delegates given to us by Oct. 10.  If the number does not change after your registration, you do not need to send more information to us!

 

    Day's Schedule

 

Registration:                          9:00-10:00
Chair Meeting:                       9:30
Opening Ceremonies:            10:00-10:30
First Session:                       10:30-12:30
Lunch:                                  12:30-1:15
Advisors Meeting:                  2:00
Second Session:                   1:15-5:00
Closing Ceremonies:              5:00-5:30

 

     School Count page offers the number of delegates we expect from your school.

 

Maps to SEMMUNA 2009

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Text Box: Bus Entrance:   Traveling north on Crooks, use the first right turn driveway north of Lexington Blvd. Parking: Two choices: 1) Turn right onto Lexington and take first left hand turn into lot. 2) Enter from Normandy, turning south toward the rear of the building.  

 

Advisor Meeting:

 

        Advisors will meet at 2:00 on conference day to discuss next year's site, commendations and recommendations, other announcements of interest, etc. 

 

Registration:

 

        The school's advisor must register and attend to all conference business.  In the past we have had problems with delegations arriving without a faculty representative.

       

Delegate Placement:

 

        As best as possible, place delegates in committees of interest to them, trying to fill every committee for each delegation you receive.  We prefer that delegates not pair, but debate singly.  It is only a one day conference, after all, and it's a great place to learn some basics of the process, not a place to get overshadowed by a partner.

        Do be conscious of "key delegation" positions with certain  topics (in bold on Countries page). 

        While you may place a new delegate in Security Council or other special committee, please be aware that these  committees will be a bit more high-powered, mostly composed of experienced delegates.

 

Materials: 

 

        SEMMUNA will provide some paper, pen, a folder, and placards for all delegates.  Delegates may wish to bring:  a copy of the background paper, any research they did, extra paper or stationery, and other information to help them with the debate. 

 

Dress Code:

 

        As with all Model UN conferences, Western business attire is the order of the day.  Costumes and other paraphernalia related to the represented country are strongly discouraged as it is potentially offensive.

 

Awards:

 

        It is the policy of SEMMUNA that awards not be given.  The focus of the conference is on learning and the spirit of the UN in cooperation. 

 

Lunch:

 

        This is provided by SEMMUNA (part of registration fee).  Please discourage delegates from leaving the building to find lunch in town.  Our committee time is short enough!

 

Questions?

 

        Please contact us!