We're going to try something new this year for Mock Trial, so that more people can benefit from the Mock Trial experience. This year we are going to plan on having our "competition teams" that will go down to Montgomery and compete in November, as we usually do.
But, in addition to that, we would like to form 1 or 2 "scrimmage teams" - where we pass out the case, the parts, etc., students prepare as they would normally do, but they will finish with 1 or 2 local scrimmages in November...So there will be practically no costs involved in that, and no big pressure -- just the great experience of participating in Mock Trial!
Our first Mock Trial Meeting will be on the 2nd Wednesday morning in September, September 9th, from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon. If you would like to be on a competition team, a scrimmage team, or just have more questions about Mock Trial, please plan to attend. (We hope to start forming teams that day, so if you ARE interested, and won't make it to the Meeting on the 9th, definitely let us know!)
Any questions, be sure to ask the Advisor/Coach, Cathy Jaime -- cmmjaime@alum.mit.edu.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
First Fundraiser Idea -- Box Tops for Edcation
Start saving those General Mills' Box Tops for Education and bring them to a Government Club Meeting. (You can even ask friends and family to save them for you.) I don't know how quickly they add up -- but figure every little bit will help!
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Mock Trial case
The 2009 case is available already! You can check it out at: http://www.alyig.org/judicial/case.pdf
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Bowling Update -- Time Change
The time for next week's bowling has been changed. The lanes are not available until 11:30. So we will be bowling from 11:30 - 1:30 instead of 9:30 to 11:30, I hope that doesn't cause any problems! Please let us know if you are planning to attend, so we make sure we have enough lanes reserved. (See the earlier post for date and location...)
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Fundraiser Idea
I apologize for all the high costs of all these events -- I wish they weren't so expensive, but most of the costs are outside of my control. We have done a fundraiser letter in the past that was very successful, and we are looking into the possibility of doing that again for this year. You may want to start compiling a list of names and addresses of family and friends that you could send that to, if we can work out the details. We hope to have that ready to roll by next week.
Harvard Mock Trial Association
Last year we had a wonderful opportunity at the last minute to take several students to a Mock Trial training program run by the Harvard Mock Trial Association. This year's training weekend is October 17-18, which is before our competition, so if we have any students who can make it, it would be a great learning experience. It is not a cheap experience -- registration is $150 each, and then we have to get airplane tickets on top of that. (Good news is we can stay with a friend when we are up there.) Let me know if you are interested.
Dates and Info for Our YMCA events
The place to see info on what is going on with the YMCA Youth in Government Program is www.alyig.org. When you register on their website, be sure to put down "Huntsville" for the delegation, and "Way Home Christian School" for the school (regardless of where you live and which homeschool group you are in -- that's who we're registered as).
We should get our case for the fall Youth Judicial/Mock Trial competition sometime in September. Pre-Youth Judicial will probably be Sunday afternoon, September 20 or September 27 in Anniston or Birmingham (more info on that when I have it). Pre-Youth Judicial is optional, but is a good idea for those who are new to the Judicial program. We will coordinate that once we have more information.
Registration for Judicial has already begun on the website, and the price goes up in October, so it is highly recommended that you register by the end of September.
They are doing something new this year, and only 52 experienced teams will be allowed to compete, so the sooner we get our teams firmed up and signed up, the better.
The competition itself is November 14 - 16, and we will head down on November 13. The cost that weekend,in addition to what we will have already paid, is usually about $100 per student. That includes the extra night in the hotel, extra meals before and after the meal ticket, and gas.
Youth Legislature is earlier this year than usual -- it will be held February 26 - 28. Registration for that begins right after Judicial.
We should get our case for the fall Youth Judicial/Mock Trial competition sometime in September. Pre-Youth Judicial will probably be Sunday afternoon, September 20 or September 27 in Anniston or Birmingham (more info on that when I have it). Pre-Youth Judicial is optional, but is a good idea for those who are new to the Judicial program. We will coordinate that once we have more information.
Registration for Judicial has already begun on the website, and the price goes up in October, so it is highly recommended that you register by the end of September.
They are doing something new this year, and only 52 experienced teams will be allowed to compete, so the sooner we get our teams firmed up and signed up, the better.
The competition itself is November 14 - 16, and we will head down on November 13. The cost that weekend,in addition to what we will have already paid, is usually about $100 per student. That includes the extra night in the hotel, extra meals before and after the meal ticket, and gas.
Youth Legislature is earlier this year than usual -- it will be held February 26 - 28. Registration for that begins right after Judicial.
Two Govt-Related Opportunities at CLC in August
Are you wanting to keep up with what's going on in the political world these days, but having trouble knowing how? Join us Thursday, August 27th from 7 – 9 p.m. for a discussion/teaching on "How Do We Keep Up with Politics Today?"
This is geared toward the adults in the family, but older, interested students may also get something out of it. Come find out some great new ways to find out what’s going on in our Government – Come with questions and ideas. (Please RSVP to Cathy at cmmjaime@alum.mit.edu so we have enough chairs.)
*****
Come out and meet Les Phillip! Les is running for Congress District 5 in 2010. http://www.lesphillip.com/ This is a great opportunity to meet and talk with Les. Let him know your concerns and find out what he will do if he becomes our next congressman.
Where: Creative Learning Connection, 8006 Madison Pike, Suite 11-A, Madison, AL 35758
When: August 31 at 7:00 pm
If you are planning to attend, please RSVP to Jan Nolin at janolin@comcast.net or 837-6364 (we need to make sure we have enough chairs set up).
If you have any questions, call or email Jan Nolin.
This is geared toward the adults in the family, but older, interested students may also get something out of it. Come find out some great new ways to find out what’s going on in our Government – Come with questions and ideas. (Please RSVP to Cathy at cmmjaime@alum.mit.edu so we have enough chairs.)
*****
Come out and meet Les Phillip! Les is running for Congress District 5 in 2010. http://www.lesphillip.com/ This is a great opportunity to meet and talk with Les. Let him know your concerns and find out what he will do if he becomes our next congressman.
Where: Creative Learning Connection, 8006 Madison Pike, Suite 11-A, Madison, AL 35758
When: August 31 at 7:00 pm
If you are planning to attend, please RSVP to Jan Nolin at janolin@comcast.net or 837-6364 (we need to make sure we have enough chairs set up).
If you have any questions, call or email Jan Nolin.
Fall Meeting Dates
General Govt Club Meetings are usually the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays of the month, beginning on September 16. (The exception will be November 4, since we will be having a Mock Trial Scrimmage that day, instead of a General Meeting.)
So, the fall general government meetings are scheduled for: September 16 & 30, October 7 & 21, and December 2. (The November General Meeting has been canceled -- it is too close to our potential departure for the Thanksgiving holidays...So we will plan on two General Meetings in September, two in October and one in December.)
The semester ends with a Christmas Party on December 16 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Mock Trial meetings are scheduled for September 9 & 23, and October 14 and 28. Then the first scrimmage is on November 4, and there is a Mock Trial Scrimmage/Dress Rehearsal on November 11.
Additionally, we will try to have each Mock Trial team get together to practice once a week, from mid-September through the beginning of November.
So, the fall general government meetings are scheduled for: September 16 & 30, October 7 & 21, and December 2. (The November General Meeting has been canceled -- it is too close to our potential departure for the Thanksgiving holidays...So we will plan on two General Meetings in September, two in October and one in December.)
The semester ends with a Christmas Party on December 16 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Mock Trial meetings are scheduled for September 9 & 23, and October 14 and 28. Then the first scrimmage is on November 4, and there is a Mock Trial Scrimmage/Dress Rehearsal on November 11.
Additionally, we will try to have each Mock Trial team get together to practice once a week, from mid-September through the beginning of November.
Govt Club Activity
What: Bowling at the South Parkway AMF Bowling Center.
When: Wednesday, 26 August from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $10 for 2 hours of bowling and shoe rental
RSVP to Cathy at cmmjaime@alum.mit.edu
When: Wednesday, 26 August from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $10 for 2 hours of bowling and shoe rental
RSVP to Cathy at cmmjaime@alum.mit.edu
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