Model UN First Meeting

Model United Nations First Meeting

11/17/20

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOCIAL MEDIA

ABOUT US

FAQ

PARTS OF A CONFERENCE

AWARDS

WEBSITE

CONFErENCE 1

CONFERENCE 2

SURVEY

FORUM

THANKS

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ABOUT US

We are Frisco High School's chapter of Model United Nations. Model United Nations is a club which provides students a platform to hone skills in diplomacy, negotiation, critical thinking, compromise, public speaking, writing, and research through simulations of the United Nations Assemblies. Students will get a deeper understanding of the world we live in to be a better global citizen.

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FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!!

@modelunfhs

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why should I join Model United Nations?

Will this club be a lot of work?

What do I have to do right now to join?

Why is this meeting asynchronous?

Will we ever have zoom meetings?

What is the most time consuming part of MUN?

Why should I join Model United Nations?

Improve your public speaking and leadership skills.

Have a better understanding of global affairs and diplomacy.

Learn valuable research and teamwork skills.

WILL THIS CLUB BE A LOT OF WORK?

TLDR; No. We have various activities throughout the year that you can choose to get involved in, however, it is all according to your schedule.

Here is our calendar with all of our events.

What do I have to do right now to join?

Join the Remind: @friscomun.Explore our website.Follow our social media platforms.Learn about the Parliamentary Procedure.Ask questions!

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WHY IS THIS MEETING ASynchronous?

When deciding our meeting format, we wanted to see how we could give you the best experience.

Self-paced

Easily navigate through the slides

Let us know what you think!

Works with everyone's schedules

Will we ever have zoom meetings?

Most likely yes.

OPEN Discussions

DEBATES

We are constantly looking for new ways to engage members, and we may have zoom meetings in the future.

SPECIAL EVENTS

WHAT IS THE MOST TIME CONSUMING PART oF MUN?

The most time consuming part is the actual Model United Nations conference, which can span from half a day to multiple days.

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Parts of a Conference

Opening Speech

Resolution

Position Paper

Research

Research

To better understand your country and its policies well, you need to research.

To help guide your research, we have an outline that you can make a copy of to fill out details about your country.

Position Paper

- The Position Paper is a summary of your knowledge of your country's position toward a topic - 1-2 pages - 4 sections: Background of Topic, Past International Actions, Country Policy, and Possible Solutions - Usually due before a conference

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Opening Speech

States your specific country's policies regarding the particular topic of discussion

Should last from 1 minute to 1.5 minutes

Should convey what your country stands for and its values

Resolution

- Consists of issues and potential solutions- This is a statement of what the UN should do about a certain issue - Usually done during a conference, but practicing the writing style is beneficial

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WEBSITE

bit.ly/munfhs

Here is where we will have EVERYTHING you need for our club. We recommend you bookmark it for easy access.

Awards

Best spoken award

Most active member

Members will have the opportunity to receive awards. These awards are completely optional, and you will still be able to participate in Model UN, even if you don't want to compete for awards. There are four different categories for awards.

featured member

Member spirit award

Most Active Member Award

Members can earn points for various activities they participate in. The member with the most points at the end of the year will receive the Most Active Member Award. There will be one of these awards given. You can get points by completing various activities which each have their respective point values.

At the end of each month we will update a spreadsheet including each member and the points they have earned. The totals will be added up, and the sheet will be ordered with the member with the most points at the top. If there is a tie, those members will occupy the same rank.

Best Spoken Award

Any time we have any speaking activities, we will evaluate how effective your speeches are. These speeches include opening speeches and impromptu speeches. There will be one of these awards given. You will be able to participate and speak in meetings, events, and conferences. For this year, these events will be primarily virtual.

Member Spirit Award

Given to the member who brings the most new members to the club. We will count each person you invite to the club on this spreadsheet.

We will see how you interact with officers and other members. A member who is a positive and supportive member of our club will be more likely to receive the Member Spirit Award. There will be one of these awards given.

Featured Member

This award will be awarded to a member from each grade (9, 10, 11, 12) who we feel embodies the purpose of the United Nations in making our community a better place. We will also consider the member's participation, speaking skills, and overall spirit. This award recipient will be chosen by the officers.

There will be four of these awards given (one for each grade).

Conference 1

San Fransisco MUN

• Dates: December 12-13
• Virtual Conference via Gatherly
• Committiees: DISEC, IAEA, UNODC, SPECPOL, and many more
• SFMUN UNHCR Committee will be competing in this challenge, highlighting challenges facing refugees and drafting policy to solve pressing concerns. Outstanding Resolutions will be officially acknowledged by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
• As a conference for both beginners and experienced delegates, SFMUN implores students to engage their competitive vigor while building meaningful relationships with peers.

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Conference 2

Aid for Yemen MUN

• Dates: December 19-20
• Virtual conference via Zoom
• Committiees: WTO, UNICEF, UNODC, UNHCR, SOCHUM, HSC
• Student-led initiative from all across the globe
• All proceeds go towards helping families in Yemen
• AYMUN will serve as a platform to shed light on the underrepresented Yemen crisis, along with several other international conflicts. This conference will give delegates the opportunity of advocating for change and preparing themselves to be the face of the future.

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Discussion Forum

Integrated with our website, we have a forum in place to review procedures and discuss current events.

Go to our club website and create a wix account to participate in our future discussions to get points for being an active member.

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TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE ON PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE

Please COMPLETE THIS SURVEY.

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If you have any questions, feel free to contact us through one of these platforms.

modelunfrisco@gmail.com