The primary focus of our last Govt Club Meeting was to get the teams made, and we primarily succeeded in that effort. We have filled two Montgomery teams and two scrimmage teams at this point, and we can put together a third scrimmage team if we have the interest. (So don't worry if you aren't on a Scrimmage team yet and want to be.)
The main purpose of the next meeting is a Mock Trial practice -- with the emphasis on the Scrimmage teams...For those of you on a Montgomery team, I would still like you to attend on the 29th -- but with the understanding that you are there to help! (And three of you need to turn in paperwork by then, also!) Montgomery team members need to determine one or more weekly practice times that work for you guys, and get back to me...My preferences are Monday, Thursday, or Friday...
So for all of you on Scrimmage teams that left Wednesday feeling a little overwhelmed, we're not expecting you to figure this all out on your own. Come back Wednesday with your cases and we'll see if we can bring more of this into focus for you. And if you aren't on a team yet, and want to be, the 29th would be the day to take care of that.
Questions, contact me at cmmjaime@alum.mit.edu
Friday, September 24, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Montgomery Teams
We formed the two competitive teams today. That is all the spots we have, we cannot form a third team. In order to keep a spot on one of those teams, two things MUST be done by next Wednesday, September 29. I MUST have the alyig form turned in to me, and the student MUST pre-register on the www.alyig.org website. Click on the "Register Now" button on the right side, and follow the steps. You may pay with a credit card at the same time you register, or you can click the "pay by check" option. If you click that, you will be offered the option to make payments, if you prefer.
A student does not need to be paid for by next Wednesday, but they do need to have registered.
I have a student on the waiting list, and will be happy to replace anyone that doesn't really want to do this....
A student does not need to be paid for by next Wednesday, but they do need to have registered.
I have a student on the waiting list, and will be happy to replace anyone that doesn't really want to do this....
Monday, September 20, 2010
Fundraisers in October
We have two fundraisers on the schedule now for October. They may be too late to help raise money for the YMCA portion of your fees, but it will be in plenty of time to help with the $100 November portion. (Students who are not going to Montgomery for Mock Trial can still participate in the fundraisers -- they can get ahead in raising money for other upcoming events.)
We will be hosting a Silent Auction at CLC from October 12 through October 19. Pick up a form this week at Govt Club that you can give to each of the businesses that you ask for donations from. We will need donations brought by Wednesday, October 6. Everyone who brings in three or more donations for the auction will get an equal portion of the funds raised. The more (and better) donations we have, the more money we will be able to raise.
The second fundraiser will be a Craft Sale the evening of October 19. CLC will be renting tables (like we do at the Used Book Sales) for people to come in and sell their own crafts. We will be setting aside at least two tables that night for the Govt Club -- one for a Bake Sale and one for any "crafty" govt club students to bring in and sell their own crafts. Anyone who brings in food for the bake sale will get a portion of the funds raised by that; but we will do the craft portion differently (individuals will receive the money they make from selling their own crafts).
We'll talk about all of this briefly at the Govt Club meeting this Wednesday, so if you have any questions, ask then.
We will be hosting a Silent Auction at CLC from October 12 through October 19. Pick up a form this week at Govt Club that you can give to each of the businesses that you ask for donations from. We will need donations brought by Wednesday, October 6. Everyone who brings in three or more donations for the auction will get an equal portion of the funds raised. The more (and better) donations we have, the more money we will be able to raise.
The second fundraiser will be a Craft Sale the evening of October 19. CLC will be renting tables (like we do at the Used Book Sales) for people to come in and sell their own crafts. We will be setting aside at least two tables that night for the Govt Club -- one for a Bake Sale and one for any "crafty" govt club students to bring in and sell their own crafts. Anyone who brings in food for the bake sale will get a portion of the funds raised by that; but we will do the craft portion differently (individuals will receive the money they make from selling their own crafts).
We'll talk about all of this briefly at the Govt Club meeting this Wednesday, so if you have any questions, ask then.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
District Meeting, Sunday 19 Sept (cont)
Dress for the meeting is slightly above t-shirts and jeans...
If you're planning to join us, and haven't let me know yet, please do, so we know who to expect tomorrow. And please be at CLC by 11:30.
If you're planning to join us, and haven't let me know yet, please do, so we know who to expect tomorrow. And please be at CLC by 11:30.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Mock Trial Teams
We would like firm commitments at next Wednesday's Govt Club Meeting (September 22) for those who would like to be on either a Montgomery team or a Scrimmage team. The price goes up on October 1 for registration, so we would love to see everyone that is going to Montgomery signed up before then. (This costs enough, without paying late fees!!!)
District Meeting, Sunday 19 Sept
District Meeting, Sunday 19 Sept
We are meeting at CLC at 11:30 on Sunday. My apologies for cutting into church times, but I don't set the times of these things.
We do have a second vehicle available, so if all the "maybes" turn into "yes", we should still be fine.
There is no cost to attend District Meeting, but students need to bring $10 - $5 for gas and $5 for lunch on the way to the meeting.
We are meeting at CLC at 11:30 on Sunday. My apologies for cutting into church times, but I don't set the times of these things.
We do have a second vehicle available, so if all the "maybes" turn into "yes", we should still be fine.
There is no cost to attend District Meeting, but students need to bring $10 - $5 for gas and $5 for lunch on the way to the meeting.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Mock Trial Costs
There is a $10 registration fee to be on either a Scrimmage Team or a Competition Team. (That includes one copy of the case; there will be a $1 fee for each case that I have to replace because students lose or forget their cases.)
To confirm space on either type of team, I need the $10 payment and the signed participation form from the alyig website: http://www.alyig.org/register/11registrationForm.pdf
The registration fee will be the only cost for students on the Scrimmage teams. Members of the Competition teams will need to pay $220 - $245 in advance to the YMCA (depending on which deadline they meet), and an additional $100 to the Club the weekend of the event. The YMCA fee includes the price for attending the competition, two of our nights in Montgomery, most of our meals, and a t-shirt. The $100 that the Club collects pays for our other night in the hotel, an additional couple of meals, and our gas.
Questions, just ask: Cathy at cmmjaime@alum.mit.edu
To confirm space on either type of team, I need the $10 payment and the signed participation form from the alyig website: http://www.alyig.org/register/11registrationForm.pdf
The registration fee will be the only cost for students on the Scrimmage teams. Members of the Competition teams will need to pay $220 - $245 in advance to the YMCA (depending on which deadline they meet), and an additional $100 to the Club the weekend of the event. The YMCA fee includes the price for attending the competition, two of our nights in Montgomery, most of our meals, and a t-shirt. The $100 that the Club collects pays for our other night in the hotel, an additional couple of meals, and our gas.
Questions, just ask: Cathy at cmmjaime@alum.mit.edu
Mock Trial Meetings
For those who want to participate in Mock Trial (on a Competition team or a Scrimmage team), the following Wednesdays are reserved for Mock Trial related events:
September 8 -- we will be going over the case, and seeing who's interested in being on which type of team.
September 22 -- we hope to officially form the teams and set practice times for the Competition teams.
September 29 -- a practice dedicated to the Scrimmage teams.
October 6 -- a practice dedicated to all of the Witnesses.
October 13 -- a practice dedicated to the Scrimmage teams.
October 20 -- a practice dedicated to all of the Lawyers.
All of the above meetings are at CLC from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
The following days we may go later than noon, depending on the number of teams we have, and they may be somewhere else besides CLC:
November 3 -- all of our teams will scrimmage.
November 10 -- Dress Rehearsal/Scrimmages
The Montgomery teams will be in Montgomery from November 12 - 15.
On November 17 we will have a Mock Trial Debrief and a Bill Writing Workshop to start getting ready for Youth Legislature.
September 8 -- we will be going over the case, and seeing who's interested in being on which type of team.
September 22 -- we hope to officially form the teams and set practice times for the Competition teams.
September 29 -- a practice dedicated to the Scrimmage teams.
October 6 -- a practice dedicated to all of the Witnesses.
October 13 -- a practice dedicated to the Scrimmage teams.
October 20 -- a practice dedicated to all of the Lawyers.
All of the above meetings are at CLC from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
The following days we may go later than noon, depending on the number of teams we have, and they may be somewhere else besides CLC:
November 3 -- all of our teams will scrimmage.
November 10 -- Dress Rehearsal/Scrimmages
The Montgomery teams will be in Montgomery from November 12 - 15.
On November 17 we will have a Mock Trial Debrief and a Bill Writing Workshop to start getting ready for Youth Legislature.
General Meetings 2010 - 2011
These are the weeks we currently have scheduled for General Meetings:
Sept 15, Oct 27, Dec 1, Jan 26, Feb 9, Mar 9, Apr 6.
Those are the meetings where we focus on current events, politics, etc.
Meetings are here at CLC from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
Sept 15, Oct 27, Dec 1, Jan 26, Feb 9, Mar 9, Apr 6.
Those are the meetings where we focus on current events, politics, etc.
Meetings are here at CLC from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
Harvard Mock Trial
We are we going to try to take a group to the Harvard Mock Trial training in October. If you are interested, let me know, preferably BEFORE you sign up, so we can see what type of arrangements we can make in Massachusetts. The information for the training can be found here.
Pre-Youth Judicial
We would like to take a group to Birmingham on Sunday, September 19. I don't have times yet. If you are interested in joining us, drop me a line as soon as possible: cmmjaime@alum.mit.edu.
Youth in Government
Our club works in conjunction with the YMCA out of Montgomery. Their website is www.alyig.org. That is where you will go to register. Warning, they call Mock Trial "Youth Judicial", it's the same thing.
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