BERGEN COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL DEBATE LEAGUE
Model United Nations
Bergen County Middle School Debate League
Grades: 6-8
BCA MUN CONFERENCE
SCHEDULE:
March 27th
April 3rd
April 17th
April 24th
May 1st
May 8th
May 12th
What is Model United Nations?
Model United Nations(MUN) is an educational extracurricular activity that simulates the United Nations, teaching students how it operates. Students represent a country and its view points, in a committee, to debate and collaborate on current events.
Our Mission:
The goal of the Model United Nations Chapter at BCMSDL is to teach young leaders about global perspectives and public speaking. We aim to create an environment for middle school students to discuss and debate complex issues relevant in the world today such as climate change, trafficking, poverty, etc.
To achieve our goals, we plan to conduct several classes and conferences to enhance skills in cooperation, conflict resolution and become more active members in their community.
Meet the Team:
Sara Garg: Founder and President
Sara Garg is a sophomore at Kinnelon High School, NJ. She has been debating with Bergen County Debate Club for over 5 years and competed in several national tournaments. In addition, she has a passion for dance and is an avid member of the Girl Scouts community. She is also plays in the Girls Varsity Tennis team and holds leadership positions in DECA and FBLA at her school. She loves to volunteer her time to mentor children about pressing topics through Model United Nations.
Aanya Marya: Vice President
Aanya Marya is a freshman at J.P Stevens in Edison, NJ. She is an avid public speaker, and loves to express her opinions through Model UN, Mock Trial, and PF Debate. Apart from that, she is in her school’s tennis team and runs a science podcast. Aanya is eager to spread her knowledge about Model UN to the next generation of leaders.
Past Workshops:
Spring 2022
During our Spring 2022 beginner season, students learned about the basis of MUN revolving around the topic of Child Marriage. With an emphasis on public speaking, critical thinking, and researching, students learned the steps to succeed at a MUN conference. At the end of this session, BCMSDL MUN hosted a mock conference so students could prepare for any future conferences.
Awards for the Spring '22 Mock Conference: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1S6lUVYFmKSutHhJFN53ZHeR3JDYzrWnToRpqBLvsqQc/edit#slide=id.g87123c87f5_2_413
Fall 2022
At our Fall 2022 beginner season, we emphasized on the public speaking aspect of MUN and practiced through various drills. Students also learned the concepts of MUN through the topic: Access to clean drinking water. Students researched about the topic with their respective country and like the Spring Session, presented their opening speech, position paper, and resolutions, which are key components for a real MUN conference.
Upcoming events:
Spring 2023
When: March 11th, 2023 via ZOOM
Topic: Access to Clean Drinking Water
Committee: SOCHUM
Chair: Sara Garg
Delegate Fee: None
Schedule:
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. : Committee Session I
1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. : Lunch Break
1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. : Committee Session II
4:30 p.m. : Awards Ceremony and Feedback Discussion
Registration Link : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NmKglbGDOg4N8yToic6cZ5F6cEDr8gpjsAkrPW90d50/edit
Further details will be provided once registration is complete..