1. Plano East Model UN Society Fall Conference 2015 Austin TX, November 20-22

2. T-Shirts $15

3. Benefits of Attending a Model UN Conference Resume builder Promotes awareness of global issues, current events, other cultures Develops transferable skills Sharpens leadership, communication, and public speaking skills Encourages understanding of geography Shows importance of exchanging ideas, cooperating in pursuit of common goals Sparks independent motivation Educates on the United Nations’ Systems Allows delegates to role-play representative of a nation’s government

4. Conference Information Central Texas Model United Nations Fall Conference 2015 Website: ctmun.org

5. Transportation Ride with approximately 4 parent chaperones Charter bus transportation will be provided to and from the event

6. Chaperones We are looking for parent chaperones! You must be cleared through the PISD Volunteer Application process found on the PISD website to travel with us Chaperones will have a discounted rate About 4 chaperones needed Interested? Talk to one of the officers after the meeting!

7. Facility AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center in Austin, Texas

8. Food Breakfast at the hotel Each person might spend at most $20 on lunch, snacks, and dinner each day

9. Lodging Block of rooms reserved in one of the nearby hotels (or in the conference center, preferably) More information on room assignments will come later

10. Itinerary More information will be provided as event draws closer Leaving on Friday, November 20 in the early morning Returning on Sunday, November 22 around 8-9 p.m.

11. Fundraising Snapraise (beginning today!) Bake Sale Sonic Night Concession Stands Chocolate Sale All money you raise goes towards covering your own trip costs- the more you fundraise, the less you pay!

12. Health Forms Forms have been passed out; please return these to us at the next meeting or after this meeting if completed

13. Down Payment A $50 down payment will be required from committed students by next Tuesday, October 13. Cash or check made payable to Isbah Plumber Forms passed out; return with payment

14. Contact Email peshmunoffice@gmail.com with any questions or concernspeshmunoffice@gmail.com Website: peshmun.weebly.com Go onto our website and register for our emails under “Parent Central” Twitter: @pesh_mun Facebook: PESH Model UN Society Snapchat: peshmun

15. No Meeting Next Week! We have next Monday off for Columbus Day, so there’s no meeting. But please make sure to get active on your Snapraise accounts (which the kids have signed up for already). Send emails to grandparents, aunts and uncles, teachers, coaches, and anyone who you think would support you! Have a great rest of your #MUNday!

16. Questions?