| Planning and Preparation |
| DATE |
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TASK |
Aug 25th -
Sept 22nd |
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Register for the 4th Annual Global Classrooms: New York City 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, visit Model UN 101: Getting Started. |
| Registration Period |
| DATE |
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TASK |
| Sept 22nd |
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Registration Closes
Registration may close before this date if the conference reaches its capacity. We strongly recommend that schools register early to ensure participation.
Schools will have the option of paying online immediately with a credit/debit card or mailing a check. All checks must be made out to "UNA-USA". Paying via credit/debit card is highly recommended. Review our registration page for more payment information.
Also, confirm with your students that they can commit to attending the conference. Notify UNA-USA immediately regarding any changes in the attendance of conference participants. |
| Conference Preparation |
| DATE |
|
TASK |
| Sept 30th - Oct 8th |
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Country Assignments Posted and Invoices Sent Out
In addition to receiving your country assignments, schools 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 a country assignment spot, notify UNA-USA as soon as possible. |
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October -
February |
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During this time, students should be researching and preparing for the conference.
Visit the online Model UN Preparation Guide to read tips on research, public speaking, writing resolutions, caucusing and more.
Advisors should also review the official Global Classrooms Model UN Conference Preparation Information to learn more about the role of the faculty advisor, how to assign countries, procedure for writing resolutions, the flow of debate, and rules of procedure.
Begin processing the necessary forms at your school to request payment of delegate and chaperone fees. |
| Jan 14th |
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Final drop date for number of delegates
Any changes to the number of delegates coming from each school must be indicated by today. Past this date, all schools are financially responsible for every spot they are registered for. In an effort to accomodate as many schools as possible, organizers need to be permitted to fill available spots. |
| Final Conference Preparations |
| DATE |
|
TASK |
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Nov 19th |
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Deadline for All School, Delegate and Extra Advisor Fees to be Submitted
By this date, all payment must be received from schools.
Due to security regulations at City College, any adults that are not listed as part of the official school delegation and accounted for on the invoice will not be permitted to enter the building. No exceptions will be made to this rule. Therefore, any additional chaperones or parents attending must be accounted and paid for in advance. |
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Jan 21st |
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Position Papers and Video Release Forms Due
All position papers should have been submitted by this date. Review our position paper submission page.
Collect a signed Video and Photography Release Form from each of your delegates.
Advisors should also use this time to review Global Classrooms Model UN Conference policies and procedures with your students.
- Review the Conference Code of Conduct.
Please note: Any iPods, cell phones, magazines or items of this nature seen in committee will be confiscated by committee staff, and only returned to delegates at the end of the conference. - Review the Conference Dress Code.
- Review the Guidelines for Performance.
- Review the Conference Schedule.
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| February 5th |
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Bring your well prepared students to the Second Annual Global Classrooms: New York City Model UN Conference at City College of New York
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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For more information, please e-mail GCNewYorkCity@unausa.org |