MUNEX Leadership Team SY 24-25!

• Andrew Duncan
• Elina Hart
• Owen Kunce
• Eva Gerhart
• Nolan Meier
• Rohan Tatlow
• Sophie Katz
• MJ Webb

Ms. Trenkle, Advisor: amy.trenkle@k12.dc.gov

All students, 6th-8th grades, novice or veteran, curious or expert, academically or socially motivated, are invited to participate in Model UN. We meet on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:20 pm (but NOT the third Wednesday of each month). We meet in the Cafeteria.

Please NOTE!!!! Our location has changed! Weekly meetings have moved from the Reno Multipurpose Room to the CAFETERIA!!! Please join us in the cafeteria on Wednesdays, from 3:30-4:20 pm (just not the third Wed. of each week due to staff meetings).

1/22: MUN Meeting, Speaker: Mr. Sheives

1/24: Position Paper Writing Workshop for NCS, in W104 from 3:30-4:20 (OPTIONAL)

1/29: MUN Meeting, Tik Tok Debate

2/5: MUN Meeting

2/8: National Cathedral School (NCS) MUN Conference

2/12: MUN Meeting

2/19: No MUN due to Staff Meeting

2/21: GCDC PAHO Conference (all day, excused school absence)

Model UN is a simulation of the UN General Assembly and its other multilateral bodies where students perform an ambassador role while debating topics such as gender equality, climate action, global health, and more. Through public speaking, critical thinking, and in-depth research, the Model UN experience allows students to cultivate skills and enrich their global affairs knowledge.

Model UN at Deal has had a rich and successful history. Students have been active in the club locally and nationally. Some students want to learn about global topics and countries while others like to hone their conference skills of speaking, writing, collaborating, and researching. In 2017 middle school students at Deal planned and executed their first run-by and for middle schoolers conference. This was not only the first in the area, but one of the first in the country! When the pandemic hit, the secretariat took their planning virtual and for both of our 2020 and 2021 conferences, hosted an online conference. We hope to host our conference again this April and hope you will be a part of it!

Congratulations to the 10 Deal Model UN delegates who participated in the Dorothy Hamm MS conference on Saturday, January 18, 2025 sponsored by Dorothy Hamm MS in Arlington. Delegates participated in committees on Deep Fakes and AI in Congress, the future of fossil fuels, and, nuclear weapons and energy, and a special Shrek Crisis.

The participating delegates were:

1. Danil Smolar
2. Evan Tonolli
3. Casey Flax
4. Simon Mitchell
5. Alex EM
6. Kira Krainak
7. Jacob Sloane
8. Nasser S.
9. Owen K
10. Alaina Jones

Shout out to Alex EM who earned Honorable Mention in his IAEA committee!

Way to go Alice Deal Model UN! :)

This conference is full!

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WMIDMUN is a weekend conference on the campus of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA. Delegates MUST be able to participate in the full weekend of conference and external activities. It takes stamina, maturity, and patience. Students must have participated in at least two conferences prior to signing up for WMIDMUN. Spots are limited. Please read the attached note fully before committing.

Delegate Release form: https://forms.gle/rGufy6GUpAuiSnbM7

Participants:

1. Andrew
2. MJ
3. Eva
4. Nolan
5. Owen
6. Casey F.
7. Evelyn OH
8. Kira
9. Alaina
10. Rohan
11. Elina
12. Stella J.

13. Sophie K.

14. Jacob S.

ASSIGNMENTS ARE IN! PLEASE SEE BELOW!

Please use this link to find what countries/positions there are for each committee! https://ncsorg-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/lbui26_ncs_org/ET8Sr-UUVq1CsORyy1HZBRYBoAB29M0tR2xFpj8Hu7Wonw?e=No6W61

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THIS CONFERENCE IS FULL!

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NCS does registration a little differently---I will need to have all names of participants before registering. Therefore, students interested, must submit their permission slip and money to Ms. Trenkle by 12/13.

Schedule
A Group:
8:45 – 9:15 Check-In
9:30 – 10:00 Opening Ceremony
10:00 – 12:00 Committee Session 1A
12:00 – 12:30 Group Lunch
12:30 – 3:00 Committee Session 2A
3:00 – 3:30 Closing Ceremony

B Group:
8:45 – 9:15 Check-In
9:30 – 10:00 Opening Ceremony
10:00 – 12:45 Committee Session 1B
12:45 – 1:15 Group Lunch
1:15 – 3:00 Committee Session 2B
3:00 – 3:30 Closing Ceremony

February 8th, 2025, at NCS. The conference will be between 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, and students will need to arrive at 9:15 am for check in.

Committees
Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC):
Topic: The Regulation of Private Arms Suppliers during Wartime
Chairs: Brhane Gezahegne ‘26, Shima Harrison ‘26

Special Political and Decolonization Committee (SPECPOL):
Topic: International Influence and Interference in Foreign Government Elections and Politics
Chairs: Julia Mumford ‘25, Andrea I ‘25

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC):
Topic: Preventing Corruption in Law Enforcement and Society
Chairs: Rhea Maran ‘25, Ani Grigorian ‘25

Legal Committee:
Recommended for delegates with prior conference experience.
Topic: Refugees’ Rights to Asylum and Resettlement
Chairs: Elham Shure ‘25, Nour Saleh ‘25

Artificial Intelligence Crisis Committee:
Topic: Restoring Peace in an AI Global Uprising Crisis
Chairs: Mila Zayats ‘26, Aspen Vickerman ‘27

FUNMUN:

Vampire Diaries: The Crisis in Mystic Falls – A Bite-Sized Model UN Adventure:
Novice Committee, recommended for delegates who are trying MUN for the first time.
Topic: The Balance of Power in Mystic Falls
Chairs: Charlene Hong ‘25, Abigail Granowitter ‘25

Specialized Committee on Cancel Culture:
Topic: The Rise of Cancel Culture and the Era of Influencers
Chairs: Tori Graham ‘25, Ryan Walker ‘25

The following students were registered for NCS on December 13:

1. Danil Smolar
2. Cole Epstein
3. Evelyn O-H
4. Caroline Kern
5. Evan Tonolli
6. Wesley Majestic
7. Jake Rich
8. Casey Flax
9. Noah Sacks
10. MJ Webb
11. Liam Sheives
12. Leila Lipton
13. Stella Johnson
14. Phoebe Ricksecker
15. Alaina Jones
16. Nora Cinque
17. Rohan Tatlow
18. Alexander Elton-Melzi
19. Simon Mitchell
20. Owen Kunce
21. Kira Krainak
22. Deven Rao

23. Clara Antunes

24. Eva Gerhart

25. Hannah Lopez

This will be a school excused absence.

Friday, February 21, 2025 from 9.00 AM - 5.30PM at the Pan American Health Organization (525 23rd St NW, Washington, DC 20037).

“Global Health: Building Resilient Communities for the Future,” will have delegates tackling critical issues like Global Mental Health and the Opioid Crisis through collaborative debate and negotiation.

$10

This training conference will feature two committees: the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) (crisis) committee. Student delegates representing countries in the WHO will deliberate on “The Global Mental Health Crisis.” The WHO committee is recommended for beginner and intermediate delegates with 0–3 years of Model UN experience.

Additionally, student delegates representing countries in the UNSC crisis committee will negotiate “The Opioid Crisis.” The UNSC committee is recommended for advanced (3+ years of Model UN experience) delegates. Even if the student has some Model UN experience, but would like to gain more practice with crisis committees, they are welcome to sign up for the crisis committee.

Registered:

1. Felix
2. Eddie W.
3. Evelyn
4. Sadie M
5. Sydney
6. Eva G.
7. Sophie K
8. Leila

All delegates must complete the media release: https://forms.gle/m2bniPiFy6Borf8EA

World Health Organization (Double Delegation - 2 delegates per country):
Topic: Global Mental Health Crisis
United States (2 delegates)
South Korea (2 delegates)
Finland (2 delegates)
Japan (2 delegates)
Nigeria (2 delegates)
India (2 delegates)
South Africa (2 delegates)
Germany (2 delegates)


UN Security Council Delegation (crisis, single delegation - 1 delegate per country):
Topic: Opioid Crisis
United States (1 delegates)
UK (1 delegate)
France (1 delegate)
Denmark (1 delegate)
Republic of Korea (1 delegate)
Somalia (1 delegate)
Greece (1 delegate)
Pakistan (1 delegate)
Guyana (1 delegate)

District Model United Nations is a Model UN conference held for middle school students by the International Relations Club of Georgetown University in partnership with the Georgetown International Relations Association, Inc, which organizes NAIMUN, the largest student-run conference in the world. DistrictMUN is organized and staffed by Georgetown University students, many of whom compete on the Georgetown Model UN team.

The District MUN Secretariat is asking if any students are interested in a Spanish-English bilingual committee at DistrictMUN. This is an option they are really hoping to offer...if you are interested, please talk to Ms. Trenkle ASAP.

The cost of this conference is $35 which includes registration and lunch. We have 20 spots.

Each individual student must fill out this Student Information Form with a guardian. This form includes questions concerning accommodation requests, dietary restrictions, and emergency contact information, as well as the signing of our Student Code of Conduct. Forms must be completed by February 28.

Committees:

General Assembly Committees (30-50 delegates per committee)

• UNEP (double delegations)
• UNESCO (double delegations)
• Commission on the Status of Women
• DISEC

CRISIS (15-20 delegates per committee)

• UK National Health Service Strikes, 2022
• 65th FIFA Congress, FIFA Corruption Case 2015
• JCC Space Race NASA 1958
• JCC Space Race Soviets 1958
  

APRIL 5th, 2025

8:00am - 9:00am Check-In

9:00 a.m - 9:30 a.m. Opening Ceremonies

9:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Session I

Lunch

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Session II

3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Break

3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Closing Ceremonies

Position Papers

All position papers must be submitted before the conference to be eligible for an award. To submit your position paper use this link. Also, please review all position paper requirements PRIOR to writing and submitting your position paper! https://districtmun.modelun.org/position-papers

Join our Deal hosted conference and participate in our Deal only committee!

Conference permission slips will be available and announcements in club and in this newsletter will be made about a month prior to each conference.

The people have asked! If you missed out on ordering our MUN Tshirt for SY 24-25, you can now purchase one for $25.00. Ms. Trenkle ordered 4 small shirts, 4 medium, and 2 large. These tshirts are in her room and have this re-order has arrived!

Shirts are in! If you ordered one and didn't get it at Wednesday's meeting see Ms. Trenkle in W104 after school.

Find a recap of our meetings, conferences, and events in our MUN photo album!

Ready for the next steps? Get your binder! Download the contents here---table of contents provided and all handouts (in order). Print, punch holes, assemble, and be ready to MUN! :)

HIGHLY recommended---and a great start for our in-club mini sim!

As students are across all three grade levels and I do not always have access to contact information for all delegates, please consider signing up for Remind push notification. What will be shared in Remind? Remind will be used to remind of upcoming MUN meetings, conference deadlines, position paper writing workshops, and any last minute changes prior to a conference or during a conference.

To sign up, please follow this link: https://www.remind.com/join/ke9c692

Students and parents may sign up!

Please know that Remind is largely used for conferences. The best way to receive information is this newsletter!

1. Choose country and committee
2. Read background guide
3. Do country research
4. Complete position paper draft
5. Type position paper final
6. Put in list of citations at end of position paper
7. Get binder for MUN
8. Get final conference updates

Attire for all MUN Conferences is business casual. This means that one should wear khakis or dress pants, a button down shirt, a tie, and you may wear a jacket. Or one could wear a skirt or dress pants and a button down shirt and nice shoes. In MUN students do NOT dress in clothing from the country they are representing.