We made it!

The Ambassadors had a great time at opening session last night. We checked into our barracks and highlighted our program schedules. The Youth Governor and Secretary General of Y&G spoke. Our country banners look Amazing! We are sure to have a great conference.
Let's hope the predicted rain holds out!

It's time, It's time!!! Are you excited???????

Our first MUN Y&G conference is THIS WEEKEND!
Be sure you review the SURVIVAL GUIDE and PACKING LIST.
We have rented a van for the weekend. Luggage will go in Mrs. Brau's station wagon. With that in mind, please bring what you need and not what you might need should we happen to arrive in Tibet instead of Paso Robles. However, like Tibet, there are no Sherpas, so be ready to carry your own stuff.
Your actual parent will need to drop you off in person to sign the vehicle waiver required by BV. This is very important.

A few Y&G conference FAQs-
Q: Can I bring my ipod, iphone, .....other plugged in electronic devices?
A: NO
Q: How about my DSi, it's really cool. Can I bring it?"
A: NO
Q: Do I really need an ID?
A: Yes, it's a military base in a post 9/11 world. We all have to have identification
Q: What if I can't find one?
A: Email us immediately. (See the advisor tab on this blog)
You will need a suitable substitute now. Last year's ID is better than nothing.
Q: Do I need money?
A: Please bring a few bucks (~$7) for lunch on the road home. We will stop somewhere in King City so that kids don't starve on the road home to Salinas.
Q: What will the weather be like?
A: None of us went to college for meteorology, so we are checking websites.
As of now, it looks COLD Saturday night.... 37*

Conference Schedule

It's here! The MUN Training Conference Manual!
Please review the section on PREMIERE DELEGATION.
This is what we are striving for!

Be sure to come to the meeting this Friday to finish our Conference Banners.
We will meet in the computer lab from 12:30 - 2:00.

There will be no meeting on March 30. (We leave at 5pm)
See the last blog post about getting out of here for the conference.

Questions? Email: bvmodelun@gmail.com

Friday 3/23 Meeting and Conference Notes

After school Meeting March 23, 2012

12:30* Early Dismissal, meeting 12:30 - 2:00.

Delegation Meeting / Finish Country Banner Construction

Are you a creative parent? Please join us!!

Please Review the Training Conference Survival Guide and Packing List Here

You do not need to be in Summit Attire at the training conference.
Jeans and sweatshirts are just fine.

TRAINING CONFERENCE ATTIRE - MARCH

State MUN Officer and Leadership Information

BV Ambassadors.
Some of you have expressed interest in running for an office or being appointed to an office for state MUN. Please review this document and let the BV Advisors know ASAP if you are interested. You are eligible for leadership positions in the program area to which you have been assigned.
Advisors must submit your applications online by March 16.

SEE LEADERSHIP CHART AND INFO HERE

Assignments for MUN

Way to Go BV! We have 12 student ambassadors attending the MUN conferences!

Next Friday, we will meet in E2 and work on our country banners. Parents, please join us if you feel crafty. If you are bringing something for the country banner, please use the comments below.

BV Ambassadors will be representing Liechtenstein and Azerbaijan, two landlocked countries in Europe. Here are your assignments for Model UN!

Liechtenstein
Kashaun, General Assembly (GA)
Kate, General Assembly (GA)
Ethan, Non-governmental Organizations (NGO)
Megan, Non-governmental Organizations (NGO)
Theodore, Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Hannah, International Press Corps (IPC)

Azerbaijan
Andrew, Security Council (SC)
Liam, General Assembly (GA)
Aaron, General Assembly (GA)
Thomas, Non-governmental Organizations (NGO)
Parker, Non-governmental Organizations (NGO)
Jillian, Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

Country Choices and Parent Meeting

On Friday, participants reviewed available countries, quickly determined we try for Azerbijan (they have a security council seat), and discussed the differences between Liechtenstein and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. BVMUN Country selections were then made. Deb will post the results as soon as we know them! Keep checking the blog.
Our Ambassadors did a great job!!! Did you know that Liechtenstein has ZERO debt and no military?

The parent meeting was well attended. Thank you for supporting this unique program!

Next steps, ambassadors will need to research the assigned countries and make country banners. If you are particularly creative or excited about this, please join us at the March 16 and 23* meetings.

*March 23 is a half day, consequently we will begin at 12:30 and end at 2pm.