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Delbarton Forensic Society Parents Meeting

Delbarton Forensic Society Parents Meeting. October 1, 2014 The language of truth is simple - Seneca. Agenda. Introductions Communication Program purpose and benefits Competitive events S chedule and tournaments Major policies overview Parental involvement. Introductions. Adult Staff

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Delbarton Forensic Society Parents Meeting

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  1. Delbarton Forensic SocietyParents Meeting October 1, 2014 The language of truth is simple - Seneca

  2. Agenda • Introductions • Communication • Program purpose and benefits • Competitive events • Schedule and tournaments • Major policies overview • Parental involvement

  3. Introductions • Adult Staff • Moderators/Public Forum and Lincoln-Douglas Debate coaches: Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB, Mr. Philip Bauchan • Speech coaches: Prof. Cathy Zizik, Ms. Abby Deely, Seton Hall University • Student Officers • President: Thomas Abel ’15 • Vice President: Harry Townsend ‘15 • Novice Masters (Debate): Nicholas Ayala ’16, Mark Bufanio ’15, Derrick Yao ‘15 • Novice Masters (Speech): James Dolan ’16, Abhinav Karale’15

  4. Introductions • Forensics Boosters Executive Committee • President: Arlene Fitzgerald • President-Elect: Colleen Donaher • Wreath Sale Chair: Kathleen Townsend

  5. Program Purpose • To develop student excellence in public speaking and argument • To represent Delbarton in local and national forensic tournaments at the highest possible level of ethical and competitive quality.

  6. Program Benefits • Builds self-confidence and trains members to express themselves effectively • Develops effective persuasion skills • Develops lifetime business communication and leadership skills • Empowers members with skills that benefit the wider community

  7. Competition Events • Debate • Lincoln-Douglas Debate (1 on 1) • Public Forum Debate (2 on 2) • Congressional Debate • Speech • Public Address (Declamation, Original Oratory) • Interpretation (Dramatic, Humorous, Duo) • Limited Prep (Extemporaneous, Impromptu)

  8. Communication • Coach Contact Information • Fr. Michael: michael@delbarton.org; cell: 201-317-6822 • Mr. Bauchan: pbauchan@delbarton.org; cell 301-821-5180 • Prof. Zizik: Catherine.Zizik@shu.edu; cell: 973-632-0582 • Team Bulletin emailed to all parents weekly; posted weekly on team Google Drive folder for students Team Schoology page (available to anyone): http://schoology.delbarton.org/group/12735787

  9. Tournament Schedule • Local tournaments • NJ Speech & Debate League (State Tournament in March) • NJ District, National Forensic League (national qualifier in March at Delbarton) • Paterson Catholic Forensic League (national qualifier in February) • Travel tournaments • Some require missed classes • Most limited to varsity competitors & a specific number of entries • National tournaments (NCFL & NSDA Nationals) at the end of the school year require qualification

  10. Meetings, Practices, and Tournament Registration • Meetings and practices • Business meeting: every Tuesday at 2:45 PM • Practices 2 days a week, usually 2:45-4:45 PM (varies by event, occasional evenings for speakers) • Tournament registration • Done 4 to 6 weeks in advance, sometimes further out (for travel tournaments) • Students confirm registrations at Tuesday meetings

  11. Tournament Attire and Materials • Required tournament attire • Dark suit (blue or gray), white dress shirt designed for a tie, tie, white t-shirt, dark dress belt, dark dress socks, black or burgundy dress shoes (dress shoes = that carry a shine) • Students should NOT wear • Khakis and a blazer • Shirts not designed for a tie • Casual cloth belts (Vineyard Vines) or shoes (any shoe not shinable) • White socks • Required Materials for All Tournaments • 8 ½ x 11 pad folio (for speakers AND debaters) and pads • Small bag or briefcase • Red & black pens (team supplies these)

  12. Travel Tournament Policies • Detailed policies found in team Handbook (on our Schoology page) • Safety is the absolute priority • “Travel together, stay together, return together” • The entire team celebrates Mass when we travel on a Sunday (just as for an all-school Mass on campus)

  13. Parental Involvement • Judging (Mr. Bauchan, Judge Chair) • We provide training & judge support • NJSDL judge training at Delbarton: Sunday 10/12, 12-4:30 PM, FAC • Family commitment: Judge at 3 tournament days/year OR judge substitution fee ($150/tournament day or $450 for the year) • Register at SignupGenius.com (linked on team Schoology page) • Can be at one multi-day tournament or over several tournaments • Use fee to hire judges provided by tournaments

  14. Parental Involvement • Fundraising • Direct contributions (optional) • Suggested amount: $600 per family • In-kind donations also accepted (miles, points) • Christmas Wreath sale • Each family is asked to sell at least 10 wreaths OR you can substitute $150 in lieu of participation (similar to soccer & other athletic teams’ sales)

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