Dedicated to Keeping Peace in the World

Bishop Ireton High School
Model United Nations Club

Dedicated to Keeping Peace in the World

 

This page was last updated on: 26 November 2008

 

 

 

Point of Contact: Michael A. Rauer, Moderator, Room K-213

 

 

 

The Security Council in Session

The Security Council in Session

The Security Council in Session

The Security Council in Session

The Security Council in Session

 

 

Model United Nations Program

 

Historically, the Model United Nations Program was established over fifty years ago after the inception of the United Nations Association. The Association traces its founding to 1943 and the birth of the American Association for the United Nations (AAUN), a citizen-based organization led by Eleanor Roosevelt and dedicated to educating Americans about the U.N. and global issues. In 1964, the AAUN merged with the U.S. Committee for the United Nations, composed of 138 national organizations supporting the work of the world body, thereby creating the United Nations Association of today. The Association has a proud tradition of preparing young people for global leadership through the study and discussion of multilateral issues. UNA-USA helps to bring the U.N. to life for some 200,000 high school and college students through the Model U.N. program based on authentic simulations of the General Assembly, Security Council, and Economic and Social Council. (Courtesy of UNA-USA) Model United Nations is an authentic simulation of the U.N. General Assembly, U.N. Security Council, or other multilateral body, which catapults students into the world of diplomacy and negotiation. In Model U.N., students step into the shoes of ambassadors of U.N. member states, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe to debate current issues on the Organization's vast agenda. The students, better known as "delegates" in Model U.N., prepare draft resolutions, plot strategy, negotiate with supporters and adversaries, resolve conflicts, and navigate the U.N.'s rules of procedure-all in the interest of mobilizing "international cooperation" to resolve problems that affect almost every country on Earth. Before playing out their ambassadorial roles in Model U.N., students do research on the particular global problems to be addressed. The problems are drawn from today's headlines. Model U.N.ers learn how the international community acts on its concerns about peace and security, human rights, the environment, food and hunger, economic development and globalization (Courtesy of UNA-USA)

 

The goal of the BI Model UN Program and Club is to facilitate our students in learning about the world of international diplomacy, the dynamics of geo-politics, and develop and hone debate and research skills. The program is excellent for those students who are interested in pursuing a career in the international community, government service, the business world or academics. It is my desire as the Club Moderator to provide a unique learning experience and "opportunities to excel" for our students. To fully participate in the BI Model UN Club experience it is necessary for students to attend the various training sessions and practices that are held throughout the academic year. Obviously, students who immerse themselves in practice, training and research will do quite well in representing Bishop Ireton High School at the conferences and events.

 

 

 

2008 -- 2009 Bishop Ireton High School
Model United Nations Club Conference Schedule (Tentative*)

 

DATE

PLACE

EVENT

Monday, 15:30-20:30

20 October 2008

BI Cafeteria
BI Auditorium

BI Intramural

Model UN Conference

Friday - Sunday

14 - 16 November 2008

Williamsburg, VA

WMMUNC (Invitation Only!)

College of William and Mary

Saturday, 07:00-21:00

22 November 2008

Wilmington, DE

DELMUN XXII

Salesianum School

Friday - Saturday, 16:30 - 21:00; 09:00 - 17:00

12 - 13 December 2008

Woodbridge, VA

PWMUNC XXV

C.D. Hylton High School

Friday - Saturday, 16:30 - 21:00; 09:00 - 17:00

9 - 10 January 2009

Chantilly, VA

CHMUN Conference

Chantilly High School

Thursday - Sunday

29 Jan. - 1 February 2009

Philadelphia, PA

Ivy League MUNC (Invitation Only!)

University of Pennsylvania

Friday - Saturday, 16:30 - 21:00; 09:00 - 17:00

20 - 21 February 2009

Fairfax, VA

MASUN '09

George Mason Unioversity

Friday - Saturday

6 - 7 March 2009

Alexandria, VA

TJHSST MUNC (Tentative)

Thomas Jefferson High School S. & T.

Saturday, 06:30-22:00

21 March 2009

Norristown, PA

Eighth Annual Model UN Conference

Methacton High School

Friday - Saturday

XX - XX March/April 2009

Newport News, VA

CNUMUNC (Tentative)

Christopher Newport University

Friday - Saturday

XX - XX March / April 2009 (Tentative)

Richmond, VA

MW MUNC (Invitation Only!)

Maggie Walker Govenor's School

Friday - Saturday

XX - XX April 2009 (Tentative)

Washington , DC

Model Arab League

Georgetown University

Thursday, 15:30 - 21:00

14 May 2009

BI Auditorium

32nd Annual

BI Model UN Conference

 

 

BI Model UN Participation Results

 

2002 - 2003 Participation Results

Under Construction, Please be patient! Thanks

 

 

 

2001 - 2002 Participation Results

 

 

 

 

 

 

2000 - 2001 Participation Results

25th Annual BI Model UN Conference; 22 & 23 May 2001

First Place:

Kevin Lacey

Second Place:

Renee Cleveland & Molly Gannon

Third Place:

Dan Redding

First Honorable Mention:

Christian Deegan

Honorable Mention:

Nick Bona, Megan Yowell, Mat Hebert,
Patrick Perlmutter, Mike Pilat, Ryan Lacey

Holy Name High School Model OAS Conference, Reading, PA; 17 March 2001

Honorable Mention Awards:

Jon Lawler, Mike Pilat, Kevin Lacey, Joe Blaszkow,
Patrick Perlmutter, Christian Deegan, Marion Cavin, Kristen Boos

Oblate Model UN Conference, Philadelphia, PA; 9 Dec 2000

Honorable Mention Awards:

Patrick Perlmutter, Renee Cleveland, Katie Matthews, Nick Bona

Students wishing to join the BI Model United Nations Club should pick up a membership application from the kiosk outside of room K-213. Membership involves the cost of $25.00 which is used to purchase the United Nations Association "Delegate's Guide" which is used as the "Bible" for students participating in the various club activities and conferences. Please see Mr. Rauer for any further information.

 

Mr Rauer's students visit the United Nations, April 1998

Please visit the United Nations Model UN Home Page to Learn About what is the Model UN

The United Nations Model UN Program