AZTEC MODEL UNITED NATIONS MEETING
San Diego State University
San Diego, California
Minutes
September 28, 2009
KIND
Regular Session
PLACE
Adams Humanities 3177
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS PRESENT
Kenzie, Erica, Dan, Brittney, Semi, Catie, Nareen
The meeting was brought to order at 4:34 pm by Erica Davis, President of Aztec MUN.
AGENDA
-DC fees due at end of meeting (Claudia, Travis, Cindy)
-Apps for Ecuador Due- hand in at end of meeting
-Guest speaker from “Walk for Water”
-Peace Corps guest speaker Oct 12
-Ice Breaker
-Country info (Topic for meeting)
-In depth info on conferences
-Introduce Social chair
-Form fundraising committee- volunteers?
-Fundraiser at Woodstock’s
-New blog site-UC Davis conference info
-Any questions, comments, ideas, announcements?
DISCUSSION
DC fees due at end of meeting (Claudia, Travis, Cindy)
A one day extension was given to those who hadn’t yet paid the fees for DC
Applications for Ecuador Due- hand in at end of meeting
Erica will be registering the school on October 1
$20 non-refundable application fee due with application October 2,
Announcements who is going by October 12,
Dr. Greb will be helping in the application process, so it will be unbiased
Delegate fee of $50 due Dec 1
Hotel due by end of fall semester (December 9 tentatively)
Get airline ticket ASAP (after you are confirmed to go)
Guest Speaker from “Walk for Water”
-Was not yet present at the meeting at the time, but arrived later. In the meantime, Kenzie introduced the walk this upcoming Sunday, October 4, which will be raising awareness for the water shortage occurring in San Diego. It begins at 8am at DeAnza Cove in Mission Bay, and present will be a reggae band and beer garden.
-Guest Speaker arrived: The Walk for Water event taking place on November 14 is to raise funds for a water purifier for a school in Uganda, because the water is constantly contaminated there. As a result people get ill, and dehydrated, and as a result drink more water from the original source, and thus a vicious cycle occurs. There is a liaison with David Roberts from Rotary.
-T-Shirts will be $15 and are optional. $5 goes to cost of production for T-shirts and remaining $10 will be donated. However it is free to walk, and sponsorship forms are optional. Visit waterwalk.org for more information.
Peace Corps Guest Speaker
-October 12
-Will discuss his experiences in Panama (his assignment), as well as recruitment info
Ice Breaker
-Kenzie led the Ice breaker to introduce all the members to each other, and have fun doing so. The members present gathered in a circle and played for about 20 minutes.
Country Info (Topic for meeting)
-Members who had prepared for the meeting by gathering research and current events about the country of their choice, shared, and joined in discussion. Countries discussed included Uganda, Singapore, Australia, Honduras, Brazil, and Iran.
-Next meeting, bring in a position paper about the country researched from that country’s point of view of the top two issues. It should be about a paragraph long- background info, and how country would react. Use cia.gov as a source, and go to nmun.org to see examples of how to write a position paper.
In-Depth Information on Conferences
-As veterans of an NMUN conference, Dan, Catie, Brittney, and Erica explained in further detail the process of the NMUN conferences and what is expected.
Introduce Social Chair
-Rima was not present to be introduced as the new social chair.
Form Fundraising Committee
-Volunteers to help comprise the Fundraising Committee were:
-Erin (works at UT front desk) to distribute flyers
-Steven (Walk for Water guest speaker) works at Aztec Campus and can also distribute flyers/email if given enough notice.
-Liz can inform the Sorority and Frat Council, who typically make a big showing.
Fundraiser at Woodstock’s
-Immediately following meeting. Please come and support!
New Blog Site
-Brittney is introduced to members
-Visit the blog at aztecmun@blogspot.com
UC Davis Conference Info
-November 6-8
-There will be the GA I and Security Council committees at the conference.
-As many people who can come are welcomed to participate
-Early registration was Thursday, September 24.
-Cost breakdown:
$20 commitment fee
$15 delegate fee
$50 hotel fee
$90-$150 transportation fee (will vary, depending on flight prices or gas prices)
Questions, Comments, Ideas Announcements
-United Nations Day at Balboa Park
-money due 10/12 ($30 for students)
-UN Association- Dream of Peace- will be a lunch, reception, silent auction.
-proceeds go to UNASD and UNICEF. Prado Restaurant at Balboa Park.
-sign up by the 19th
-VA giving out Padres tickets- Paul offered to give group tickets to AzMUN for this Sunday. Will drop them off at Dr. Greb’s office.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:36 by Erica Davis.
