Motions
How the committee begins
"Motion to open debate"
What size font?
12 point font
What is a chair?
Who is in control of/oversees committee
After what war was the UN founded?
WW2
How many conferences required per year?
1 but you should attend more
How to motion for an unmoderated caucus
"Motion for a ___ minute unmod?"
What type of font?
Times new roman
What is a bloc?
A group of delegates working together in a group
Which 5 countries are permanent in the UN security council that they formed (the others are rotating)
France, UK, China, Soviet Union, United States
If you need to drop out of a conference, who do you tell?
Mr/Mrs. LoPresti, Lily, Sakshi, or Isabel
How to motion for a moderated caucus
"Motion for a ___ on ___"
Or "Motion for a ___ minute mod with ___ minute speaking time on ___"
How should it be spaced?
Double spaced
What is yielding? (at the end of a speech)
When you give up your remaining speech time
How many member states are in the UN?
193
What should you be checking frequently for communication?
Your school email
How to motion for a personal break
Point of personal privilege
What point of view should it be written in?
3rd person
What is a resolution?
A passed working paper that provides solutions to the topics
What was the name of the predecessor to the United Nations?
The League of Nations
How many points are required to be a member?
35
How to motion for presenting working papers
"Motion to present working papers in (reverse) order submitted with ___ minute speaking time and ___ minute Q&A time"
What to include in a position paper (per topic)
Introduction, History, Country stance, Solutions, Conclusion, Works cited
What is a clause?
A building block/paragraph in a working paper or resolution
Who is the current secretary general of the UN?
António Guterres
Where can you find upcoming meeting dates and old meeting slides?
BATMUN Canvas