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Advisor Timeline
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Planning
and Preparation
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DATE
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TASK
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Now - December
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Register
for the 9th Annual UNA-USA Model UN Conference!
During this time, advisors should work with students to prepare and plan
for the Conference. If you are new to Model UN, you might want to
check out Model
UN 101: Getting Started.
Order Model UN resources for your classroom and research the UN.
Learn about the UN,
rules
of procedure, and flow
of debate.
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Registration Period
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DATE
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TASK
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December 21, 2007
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Registration Closes
Please note that registration may close
before December 21, 2007 if the conference reaches its capacity. We
strongly recommend that schools register early to ensure participation.
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January 4, 2008
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School Fees Due NON
REFUNDABLE
Schools will have the option of paying online immediately with a
credit/debit card or mailing a check. All checks must be be made out to "UNA-USA", postmarked and
received by January 4. Late payment will result in an invalid registration
form, and your school will not be considered registered to attend the
conference or receive country assignments. Paying via credit/debit
card is highly recommended.
Also, confirm with your students that they
can commit to attending the conference on May 15-17. Please notify
UNA-USA regarding any changes in the attendance of conference participants.
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January 17, 2008
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Country Assignments Posted and Invoices Sent Out
In addition to country assignments, which will be posted on our website,
you will also receive an invoice regarding payment for the number of students
and extra advisors as indicated on your registration form.
If your school is unable to fill the country assignment spot, notify
UNA-USA as soon possible. No refunds will be given out at this point.
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Conference Preparation
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DATE
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TASK
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January - April 2008
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During this time, students should be researching and preparing for the
conference.
Advisors should discuss their particular concerns and address needs with
students (i.e., appropriate
attire to wear, Conference
Code of Conduct, guidelines
for performance, etc.)
Begin processing the necessary forms at your school to request payment
of delegate and chaperone fees! Please note that there will be a $50
penalty fee for all payments received after the due date of April 1!
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Final Conference
Preparations
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DATE
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TASK
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April 1, 2008
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Deadline for All Delegate and Extra Advisor Fees to be Submitted
By April 1, all payment must be received from schools.
Late payment will result in a $50 PENALTY FEE
Please be aware that because of security regulations at the United
Nations, any adults not listed as part of the official school delegation
and accounted for on the invoice will NOT be given a
security badge and will not be permitted to enter the UN. No
exceptions will be made to this rule.
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April 14, 2008
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Positions Papers
All position papers should have been submitted by this date. For
information regarding the position paper submission process, please click
here.
Video & Photography Release Forms Due
Collect a signed Video
and Photography Release Form from each of your
delegates.
Delegation Confirmation Forms
Each school will have to submit one delegation confirmation form no
later than April 14. This form will be emailed to all registered
schools in the early spring.
Advisors should also use this time to review Global Classrooms
Model UN Conference policies and procedures with your students.
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May 15 - 17, 2008
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Bring your well prepared students to the 9th Annual UNA-USA Model United
Nations Conference at U.N. Headquarters and the Grand Hyatt Hotel!
Enjoy watching your students in committee,
attend a professional development workshop and meet with other Model UN
advisors from throughout the nation.
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Delegate
Timeline
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Planning and Preparation
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DATE
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TASK
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Now - December
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Confirm your participation with your teacher for the 9th Annual UNA-USA
Model UN Conference.
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Conference Preparation
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DATE
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TASK
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January – March 2008
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Research the country, committee, and topic you have been assigned.
Country assignments will be posted online on January 17,
2008. As soon as you are given your country assignment, you should
read the background guides supplied for each topic, and begin researching
your country, topics, and the structure of the committee you will be
simulating.
Be sure to check out the online Model
UN Conference Preparation Guide to read tips on research,
public
speaking, writing
resolutions, caucusing
and more.
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March – April 2008
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Submit Position Papers by April 14.
Position papers are due no later than April 14.
For
instructions and tips on how to write position papers, click here.
All position papers will be submitted via
email to the committee’s email account. Instructions for submitting
position papers and the list of committee email addresses will be
posted here in
January.
Video & Photography Release Forms Due
Submit a signed Video
and Photography Release Form to your teacher.
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Final Conference
Preparations
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DATE
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TASK
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Immediately
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Let your teacher know if you are unable to attend the conference.
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April 21, 2008
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Students should also use this time to review Global Classrooms
Model UN Conference policies and procedures with your advisors.
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May 15 - 17, 2008
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Come to the 9th Annual UNA-USA Model United Nations Conference at U.N.
Headquarters and the Grand Hyatt Hotel!
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