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YMCA Model United Nations

Y-MUN empowers students to debate global issues, develop skills, and foster character growth in a stimulating United Nations simulation format. Join 1,500 students from 40 schools for a weekend conference in Hershey, PA. Experience diverse committees from General Assembly to specialized topics like International Criminal Court. Participate in country research, resolutions, and delegate responsibilities for a chance to win awards and leadership positions. Fees include accommodation, meals, and materials. Visit www.ymcamun.org for more info.

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YMCA Model United Nations

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  1. YMCA Model United Nations For youth development, For healthy living, For social responsibility

  2. What is Y-MUN • Students simulating countries & debating world issues in committees of various size • 3 Ways to Think About Y-MUN • Academic – Researching world issues • Skills – Public speaking, researching, writing, critical reading, analytical thinking • Character Development – Leadership, teamwork, exposure to new ideas • Learn the operation & structure of the United Nations

  3. Benefits for delegates & the community Results based on Y-MUN end-of-conference survey

  4. Conference Format • Conference held over a weekend early January (Fri-Sun) • Arrival Friday 10:00am • Depart Sunday 12 noon • Hershey Lodge & Convention Center in Hershey, PA • 1,500 students from NJ, PA, DE & MD from 40 schools • Schools recruit & prepare students from Sept-Dec.

  5. Committees-Country Based General Assembly (135 students) Security Council (22 students) Political & Security (60 students) Coun. Economic Advancement (60 students) Environ. & Tech (60 students) Social Humanitarian (60 students) • Legal • (60 students) BLOCS European Union (30 students) African Union (50 students) Arab League (25 students) OAS (30 students) ASEAN (30 students)

  6. Specialized Committees International Criminal Court (32 students) Nation Building Com. (60 students) Video Press (15 students) International Court of Justice (32 students) Historical Security Council (30 students) Written Press (15 students each)

  7. Specialized Committees •  International Criminal Court (ICC) -Cases against world figures •  International Court of Justice (ICJ) -Cases between nations •  Historical Security Council (HSC) -Debate major international issues from historical eras •  Nation Building Committee (NBC) -Develop comprehensive plan for a nation in historical period •  Press Corps (Written & Video) • - newsletters, video, PowerPoint

  8. Delegate Responsibilities •  Perform research on country/topics •  Defend & debate country positions •  Make speeches & lead negotiations •  Submit documents • Credential • Country Research Paper or appropriate assignment

  9. Student Document Flow Complete credential & submit $100 deposit to Advisor to participate, then you’ll receive committee & country assignment. Country Data Sheet (basic country information) Resolutions (created at conference, details formal action for UN )

  10. Country Data Sheet  Provides broad overview  Evaluates 6 social institutions  Important knowledge for debate  Not submitted to program staff

  11. Country Research Paper •  Outlines nation’s positions on all the assigned committee topics •  Provides specific recommendations for resolutions & debate •  Copies distributed in committees •  Used to develop actual resolutions •  Due to Program Office on Dec 1st •  MS Word file-sort by committee

  12. Resolutions  Document written, debated and voted for action in each committee  Prepared during the conference with other delegates.  Each delegate writes and debates on any resolution

  13. Conference Awards  Character Development Awards  Premier Position Paper / Brief  Premier & OutstandingCountry Awards  Premier & Outstanding Delegation Awards  Premier 1st year Delegate Award  Premier Diplomat Award  National Affairs Delegates

  14. Student Leadership Positions  Secretary General – Student executive  Committee Chairs – Maintain procedure& order in committee  Officers-at-Large– Assist committee chairs  Youth Secretariat – Relay information & assist local delegation

  15. Conference Fees Fees include (Financial Assistance Available): Hotel accommodations for two nights Seven Meals Conference materials Conference t-shirt/gift Fees: Students @ $270 per person Advisors (double) @ $295 per person Advisors (single) @ $335 per person

  16. YMCA Model United Nations For More Information/Forms: www.ymcamun.org

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