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Agenda Introduction to Club Proposed List of Issues Proposed List of Countries Schedule Volunteering Activities/Training

Goals I. Promote awareness and understanding of world problems. 1. Environment a. Energy b. Waste c. Pollution d. Nature Conservation 2. Social and Economic Problems a. Human Rights b. Poverty c. Education d. Health II. Organize activities for volunteering in the community. III. Organize Projects with local organizations that help in solving world issues. IV. Debate/Compete with other Model UN Clubs.

Proposed list of current world issues Gender and Science-Will be our first mini-simulation to practice and learn new skills Middle East Refugee Crisis Border Control Ocean Waste Handling Handling of Plastics Impact of Waste in Ecosystems Islands Disappearing Due to Climate Change Water levels rising Reaching Remote Areas Lacking Education for Children Illegal Poaching, Killing, and Trafficking of Wildlife International Judicial Systems that are really messed up

Process of Debate 1. Select Topic Issue and Country to Delegate 2. Research and Country Position Paper 3. Debate Begins with role call and Opening Speech 4. Unmoderated Caucus and Write Resolution 5. Present Resolution Paper to Committee 6. Debate the Resolution-combining and amending 1. Delegates make speeches for and against the resolution 7. Voting Bloc on Resolution-pass or fail

Process of Debate Delegates thoroughly research and understand selected topic and write their country position paper. Stand before a committee room of students and make your opening speech for your specific country on whatever topic the committee is assigned to. Going into an unmoderated caucus, passing notes, and meeting people in the hall to form a caucus bloc, write a resolution, and submit it to the chair. Writing Resolutions — When caucus blocs have solidified and delegates are starting to write their resolutions. Presenting and debating resolutions; combining and amending them; After resolutions have been submitted to the chair for review and the committee is making speeches for and against resolutions. Going into a voting bloc, where your committee either reaches or fails its goal.

Training Workshops are available at Orlando Public Library by experienced MUN Delegates to learn about how to conduct debates, write country position papers, write resolution papers, present opening speeches, and better understand how the UN operates as a global non-governmental organization. First Workshop Saturday September 19 th from 10 AM-12PM Workshops held monthly To get more information on Model UN Workshops visit:

Countries Middle East Syria, Iran, Iraq, Yemen Asia Japan, Philippines, Korea, China Africa Nigeria South America Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Argentina Europe Sweden, Norway, Russia, Italy North America Mexico, United States

Schedule We would like to have at least 3-4 voted on and approved Resolutions by Winter Break We plan to participate in at least one Model UN Conference/Competition by the end of the year. Next possible conference in February Deadlines for Topic Papers and Country Position Papers Then debate date can be set up to discuss issue proposed

Organizations  Cura Oceanus  Marine Resources Council  Brevard Zoo  Oyster Restoration Project  Etc. (more to consider and research) ***Can implement some of the solutions created in resolutions through these organizations ***More organizations can be researched once debate process begins and from there we can figure out how those organizations can help us implement solutions or projects settled in our resolutions

Next Meeting’s Goals  Solidify a list of topic issues to discuss/debate  Will be deciding as a group on topics next meeting (feel free to bring additional suggestions)  Make a list of countries you would like to represent for proposed topics, or any you have in mind. Some countries will fit certain issues better than others  Questions to keep in mind: What do we want to solve or Who do we want to help?  Begin schedule for first mini-simulation on Topic of Gender and Science   Look through “Content Overview” and “Country Backgrounds” to decide which country you would like to represent in our first mini-simulation  More info on mini-simulation process will added on website throughout the week!  Learn how to write Position Papers and Resolution Papers by looking at samples and requirements of structure

In conclusion…the benefits Learning and exploring the international world in an active way we never have before Helping and impacting the world we never have before Improving writing, speaking, thinking, and research skills Looks super good on a college application Founding Member! This is totally student led. It’s hard, but fun.