Dear MUNers:
As you already know we
will have our first "Mini-CMUN" Conference on Friday October 24,
2015. Since we are not working a typical MUN conference (where delegates lobby
and merge resolutions), here is the step-by-step procedure we will follow.
1.
Research:
§ Background of topic: Background guide of the topic provided by
the conference, Google, the news, Wikipedia (to frame the topic)
§ Past international actions: UN website, your committee’s website, key
treaties or resolutions mentioned in your background guide, UN or NGO reports
§ Country policy and possible solutions: CIA World Factbook, your country’s foreign
ministry website, domestic programs within your country, your country’s voting
record on key treaties or resolutions, NGO or think tank policy
recommendations, and your own creativity!
2.
Opening Speech:
The Opening Speech
typically lasts about 1 minute and is the first speech you give to the committee
or GA. It is the best opportunity for you to explain your country policy and
the key sub-issues you would like the committee to focus on. Opening Speeches
is a main way for countries to determine who they want to work with, so it’s
important to prepare a speech that conveys this. The most important action is
to just be brave and make your first speech.
3.
Research
Binder:
Research Binders are
optional but highly recommended, especially since many conferences do not allow
the use of technology in committee. An organized Research Binder will be your
go-to resource during any conference as new terms and acronyms, previous
resolutions and treaties, and possible solutions are mentioned. Here is a
suggested list of 15 things every
delegate should have for their Research Binder.
That day we will spend
ONE HOUR (from 8:00am to 9:00am) lobbying positions and possible AMENDMENTS
(remember that you have been given a draft resolution, and your main objective
is to improve it, according to your country's position). Then we will have our
Opening Ceremony and Opening Speeches and the debate (Debating of Amendments)
session will begin.
Amendments
Amendments are submitted by
the delegates; you will fill out the "amendment form" and send it to
the Chair. The Chair will read the amendment and ask if there is anyone
against it. If there is at least one country against it, then a certain
amount of time is allotted to present the amendment, take
questions-and-answers, and for delegates to speak about the amendment.
Delegates will vote on
the amendments after time has elapsed for discussing each one, and delegates
will vote on the amendment. Finally, after all amendments have been discussed
and voted, delegates will vote on the resolution as a whole.
Source: http://bestdelegate.com/mun-made-easy-how-to-get-started-with-model-united-nations/
