Newsletter & waiver form

From www.schoolsdebate.com

The latest newsletter from the Korea Championships has been released. Note that the organisers are asking all under-18s attending the tournament to bring with them a "Consent and Acknowledgement of Risk" form, signed by parents, which is available for download from the WSDC 2007 website (http://www.wsdc-seoul.com/).

This form is prepared by the organisers of the 2007 competition in accordance with local law (Alberta, Canada). If you have any questions about it, the Executive recommends you take your own legal advice to check its effect on your rights.

Ateneo to bid for Australs 2008

Dear all,

'Proud to announce the launch of the 2008 Ateneo Australs bid website.

Point your browsers to http://www.ateneoaustrals.com

Stay 'tuned for updates and feel free to contact us with any questions,
suggestions, or comments.

Cheers,

Bobby Benedicto
CA

Proposal to incorporate WSDC as a charity in the United Kingdom

The Executive Committee of the World Schools Debating Council – on the advice of its Finance Working Group, which is chaired by Trevor Sather – would like to propose the following:

1. Incorporating the World Schools Debating Championships as a limited company, based in the United Kingdom.

2. That we apply for charitable status for that company.

3. That, once this is done, elections be held for nine Trustees to oversee the charity, and ensure that it is well-run and meets its financial obligations.

4. That a ‘Development Board’, including certain Trustees and co-opted others with relevant professional experience, also be created to handle the day-to-day running of the charity.

5. That we define the voting members of the charity as the existing and future voting delegates of the World Schools Debating Council, who elect the Trustees


These initial moves do not require changes to existing Rules of the World Schools Debating Championships. But we would like the support of the World Schools Debating Council before proceeding and so we are now asking World Council delegates to vote in a ‘ratification ballot’.

If a decision is taken to go ahead with the incorporation, the Finance Working Group will then propose amendments to the Rules concerning the election of Trustees, which will be presented to the Council in time to be voted on at the World Council meeting in Seoul. We may also aim to hold the first elections of Trustees then (depending on the speed with which charitable status can be obtained from the UK Charities Commission).

Voting in the postal ballot to approve this incorporation initiative opens now and will remain open until Sunday 17 June.

The World Council representatives from the 31 countries which have entered a team in at least two of the last three World Schools Debating Championships are eligible to vote in this ballot. According to my records, the current voting delegate from each of these countries is as follows:

1. Argentina - Magdalena Benvenuto

2. Australia - Todd Golding

3. Bermuda - Trevor Leitch

4. Canada - Janet Webster

5. Czech Republic - John Wickham

6. England - Alastair Endersby

7. Estonia - Ragnar Siil

8. Germany - Raka Gutzeit

9. Greece - Effie Giannakouri

10. Hong Kong - Sam Greenland

11. Hungary - Szilvia Mandli

12. Indonesia - Ria Nuri Dharmawan

13. Ireland - Dick Wafer

14. Israel - Hayah Goldlist

15. Kuwait - Andrew Kenning

16. Lithuania - Virginija Paksiene

17. Netherlands - Jeannette Baljeau

18. New Zealand - Claire Ryan

19. Pakistan - Ahmad Siddiqi

20. Peru - Sixto Ramos

21. Philippines - Fabian Mangahas

22. Romania - Simona Mazilu

23. Scotland - Diana Gotts

24. Singapore - Mark Gabriel

25. Slovakia - Andrej Schulcz

26. Slovenia - Bojana Skrt

27. South Africa - Garikai Nyaruwata

28. South Korea - Joshua Park

29. Sri Lanka - Ashan Walpita

30. USA - Phyllis Hirth

31. Wales - Martin Pollard

Unless I am informed otherwise, each country’s voting delegate in this ballot will be the person named above. If your country wishes to change its voting delegate, please send me an e-mail informing me of this BEFORE submitting your ballot form.

Members of the WSDC community are welcome to circulate their opinions regarding the issues being voted on in this postal ballot for others to consider. The most effective way to do this is probably to send an e-mail containing your thoughts to the WSDC Listserve address: wsdc@netpals.lsoft.com

If you have any questions regarding this proposal, you may want to e-mail Trevor Sather at trevor@squareeye.com

If you have any questions regarding the procedures for voting in this postal ballot, please feel free to e-mail me at mark.gabriel@iname.com

I look forward to receiving the ballot forms from the voting delegates.

Regards,
Mark Gabriel
Secretary
World Schools Debating Council Executive Committee

Coaching Job

Hey all,

Colgate University is hiring a new coordinator for speaking programs at
the University. We're located in Upstate NY, and we compete almost
exclusively in BP debate. This is a great opportunity for recent
graduates who are still obsessed with debating. If you have any
interest, please email me at swest @ mail.colgate.edu and I can put you
in touch with the university.

Thanks!

Source: Britishdebate

IMU 6th National Health Sciences Debate (NHSD)

Dear all,

We would like to extend our invitation to your reputable university to
participate in the National Health Sciences Debate 2007 with the theme
"21st Century Medicine: Making Us Better???"

Our objectives are :

• To make aware the relevance of discussing issues pertaining to
ethics and principles surrounding the medical profession in our
developing society.
• To create a platform for youths to voice their views and opinions on
health issues.

Details of the event are as follows :

1. Date : 27th – 29th October 2007 (Sat – Mon)
2. Venue : International Medical University (IMU)
Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur
3. Debate Format : British Parliamentary
4. Team Cap : Maximum 5 teams
5. Registration Fee : RM 270 per team

6. Prizes :

Champions : RM 2000
1st Runner Up : RM 1000
2nd Runner Up : RM 500
3rd Runner Up : RM 250
Subsidiary Awards : Best speaker for finals &
Best speaker overall

Provided below is a tentative schedule. Once we receive a positive
confirmation from your university, we will forward registration forms
and further information regarding method of payment, transport and
other details.

No accommodation will be provided, but accommodation is available at
the nearby Sri Petaling Hotel. The rates and contact numbers are as
follows :

Superior Room – The superior room is generously appointed for comfort,
equipped with a king-sized bed or twin beds and necessary facilities.
Price : RM 128 nett.

Sri Petaling Hotel : 03-90582323 (Tel) ; 03-90582000 (Fax)
Email : enquiry@sripeta. po.my

Please direct your enquiries to Tan Swee Leen (Secretary) at
012-5618238, email us at nhsd2007@yahoo. com or fax us at 03-86567229.

We look forward to a favourable response from you.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
National Health Sciences Debate Committee
International Medical University
Sesama Centre
Plaza Komanwel
Bukit Jalil
57000 Kuala Lumpur

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6th National Health Sciences Debate 2007 Schedule

Saturday, 27th October 2007

10.00 – 11.30 Registration
11.30 – 12.00 Briefing
12.00 – 13.00 Lunch
13.00 – 13.30 Disclosure of Motion & Preparation Time
13.30 – 15.00 Preliminary Round 1
15.00 – 15.30 Prayers
15.30 – 16.00 Disclosure of Motion & Preparation Time
16.00 – 17.30 Preliminary Round 2
17.30 – 18.15 Tea

Sunday, 28th October 2007

11.30 – 12.00 Disclosure of Motion & Preparation Time
12.00 – 13.30 Preliminary Round 3
13.30 – 14.30 Lunch / Prayers
14.30 – 15.00 Disclosure of Motion & Preparation Time
15.00 – 16.30 Preliminary Round 4
16.30 – 17.15 Tea

Monday, 29th October 2007

12.00 – 14.00 Lunch / Prayers
14.00 – 14.30 Disclosure of Motion & Preparation Time
14.30 – 16.30 Semi finals
16.30 – 17.00 Prayers / Tea
17.00 – 17.30 Disclosure of Motion & Preparation Time
17.30 – 19.15 Finals
19.15 – 20.30 Closing Ceremony
20.30 – 21.30 Dinner

* We reserve the right to change the schedule without prior notice.

Payment for EUROS 2007

Dear all EUROS participants,
Payment via credit card for EUROS2007 is open now.

Basically, there are two phases to be completed until to your arrival at Istanbul.

1. Realizing Payment for Participation via Credit Card/ Money Transfer.
2. Filling a Participant Form for Debate and Organizational Matters.

Completing these two steps means you are welcomed to "Vehbi Koc European Universities Debating Championship, 2007".

1. The crucial point related to PHASE#1 is that all participants must be aware of the person who made the payment on behalf of them. That will not be a potential problem for those paying for their personal account. However, payments concerning more than one participant need to assign a "liable person" that we can contact with if any problem occurs. Those needed information (e-mail, phone number etc...) is indicated in payment form that can be reached with the link below.

http://www.eudc2007.com/odeme/

(This link can also be reached over the "registration" title on our web site)

Please do not send us any e-mails (just after paying) for informing us about names of the participants who are included in the payment if you paid via credit card. This issue will be resolved in PHASE#2.

2. PHASE#2 will begin in a week which will ask participants about both debate matters (team name, teammate and name of debaters/adjudicators...) and organizational matters such as dietary issues, accommodation matters and activity selections. This requirement has to be implemented until to 30th of June which will begin at the end of the first week of the June.

The important caution related to second phase is that every individual will be filling a blank asking the name of the "liable person". Therefore, the burden of proving your "done payment" will be eliminated in this way if you did not pay with your personal credit card.

For any problems related to payment, please do not hesitate to ask
Hasan Sadık Arık ( hasansadikarik@gmail.com), +905056711713

Regards,
Rıza Isık
EUDC 2007, Convenor

WUPID 2007

Dear All,

It gives me great pleasure to anounce that the much awaited WUPID is
back on track and will be held on the 15th till 19th December. We have
just finalised the main/title sponsor for this prestigious invitational
event and will be making the announcment in a few days time.

The sponsors and organiser have so far worked tirelessly (i am serious)
to ensure that everything is in place for a smooth tourney!! The
sponsors are doing everything at their disposal to ensure a high end
event not to mention the glamour and glitz attached to the inaugural
World Universities Peace Invitational Debate.

We have worked out free rego for all participating invitational
universities at a four star hotel, good lunches and an entertaing
opening dinner and break night!! The adjudication core will include top
debaters and adjudicators from around the world. The sponsors are
currently finalising the events at top notch hotels and venues to host
all you guys.

Places are limited and for those who are invited, please write to us
and we will get back to you with the official invitation letter
promptly.

You may contact:

Muhammad Yunus (yunus@hngsc.com - +6 016 352 1643)
Dr Kamalan Jeeva (drkamalanjeeva@gmail.com - +6 017 881 6874)

For peace,
Dr. Kamalan Jeeva