Y-MUN Advisor Orientation Slide Show

Advisor Responsibilites

The adult advisor is responsible for the behavior of their students and compliance with all program deadlines. It is highly recommended that adult advisors assist their students in preparation for the program. Advisors should meet as a delegation on a regular basis to ensure that students are clear on program expectations and are fully prepared for the conference. Country & topic research are a priority in preparing students in order to complete the required documents (position papers & draft resolutions). Delegate preparation should include discussions on respect for themselves, peers, and advisors as well as the academic development and preparation.

Advisors are assigned to a committee assignment during the conference in January. At the conference, Advisors will be asked to fulfill their selected duty, in addition to supervising their delegates. Advisors are requested to assist delegates who may have questions or concerns during the course of the conference. All Advisors are required to remain in the hallway for a minimum of 30 minutes after curfew to ensure that students remain in the rooms and are quiet.

Timeline for Pre-Conference Preparation

1. Register Your Delegation & Submit Deposits

June 1st – November 1st

Contact Curtis Myers, the YMCA Model United Nations Program Director via email at curtism@ymca-bc.org or via phone (609) 351-8449 to inform him of your intent to participate and begin to recruit students for the program.  We recommend at least six (6) students to form a delegation.

Submit the “Delegation Enrollment Form” along with a credential (our permission slip –signed by parent & advisor) and $100 deposit per student & teacher. This indicates the number of students that are committed to participating in the program. The Y-MUN program staff will send your committee & country assignments to you via email.

2. Oversee Student Delegate Preparation

Advisors should notify each student of their assigned committee & country (assign only one student to each committee/country role).

Oversee submission of Delegates' Writing Assignments. Each student completes:
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3. Attend Trainings for Advisors & Youth Secretariat (Sept/Oct)

Held regionally (Locations & dates TBD)

Each delegation should assign one (1) student per twenty (20) participants to the Youth Secretariat. These students serve as the delegation leader for your school/YMCA. Advisors & Youth Secretariat members should attend (or host) a regional training during September-October.

4. Initial Document Submission - DUE Nov. 1, 2008

The following items are due:
-"Delegation Roster & Hotel Form"
-Position Paper Assignments (MS Word Files in folders by committee) -Secretary General Candidate Form
-Conference Fee - payable to “YMCA of Burlington County”)
FINAL BILL DETERMINED

Mail to:
Curtis A. Myers
YMCA Model UN
59 Centerton Road
Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054

5. Final Document Submission - DUE Dec. 10, 2008

Following items are due:
-Delegation Ballot for Secretary General
-ICJ and ICC Briefs (if applicable)
-Draft Resolutions (MS Word Files)
-Final Updates to "Delegation Roster & Hotel Form"

6. Attend the Conference - January 9-11, 2009

January 8, 2009 (5pm) Program Staff & Student Officers arrive in Hershey, PA.

Come with an open mind and willingness to learn & have fun. Conference registration begins on Friday at 9am.