- Registration
- Pre-Conference Preparation
- General Conference Information
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1. What’s the
deadline for registration? |
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The priority registration deadline is October 16. The final
deadline for registration, and the last day to make hotel reservations, is December
31.
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2. What is priority
registration?
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Schools that register by the priority registration deadline are given priority during
country assignments.
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3. Are we allowed
to pick our own countries?
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After you register your school you will be able to request specific nations on the
ILMUNC website. There will be three rounds of country assignments and priority will
be given to the schools who registered by the priority registration deadline. However,
there is no guarantee that the school will receive its first choice country.
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1. What is a position
paper? |
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A position paper reveals your country’s stance on a particular topic. All delegates must complete
one paper on each topic in your committee.
For more detailed information on how to write a position paper, click here.
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2. How should
Students research for their position papers?
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A list of suggested research links is available under the “Research” tab above.
Start with general information about your country – you can find a detailed overview
in the CIA World Fact Book. Then begin researching your topic in general through
news articles, past UN resolutions, and relevant conferences or events. Next, find
out how your nation is influenced by this issue and what its stance is on how to
respond to it. Make sure you are comfortable with your bloc position so you know
what other countries agree with yours. Remember that the suggested links are only
a sampling of what you should use to prepare for the conference, and search engines
will be very helpful!
More specifically, it is still necessary to do research even if you are on a crisis
committee. A strong foundational knowledge of the issue and familiarity of your
country’s policies and history will enable you to play your role accurately.
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3. How can students
contact their chair or Under-Secretary-General before the conference?
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Students can contact their respective chairs or Under-Secretary-General through
the email posted on the ILMUNC website. The delegates should feel free to contact
their chairs and USGs with any questions.
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4. What should
Students bring to the conference? |
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Print or photocopy any research you used so that you can easily refer to it at the
conference. Remember that ILMUNC prohibits the use of laptop computers both in and
out of committee, so don’t plan on having access to the Internet for further research.
For items to bring to committee sessions, see Questions #1 and #2 under General
Conference Information.
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5. Does ILMUNC
offer any preparation assistance to delegates? |
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As part of our commitment to education and improvement, staff members will offer
two pre-conference training sessions: one for new delegates and one for more experienced
delegates as well as running a General Assembly committee reserved exclusively for
novice delegates. The first training session will explain basic rules and tips to
succeed at your first Model United Nations conference, although any delegate who
wishes to enhance their familiarity with parliamentary procedure are welcome to
attend. The second, a resolution writing conference, is for delegates who want to
hone their skills and learn strategies to employ when writing resolutions in various
situations. Both sessions will last just under an hour and will be included in the
delegate guide.
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6. Are pre-written
resolutions allowed at ILMUNC?
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Although outside research is highly encouraged before the conference, pre-written
resolutions are not allowed. ILMUNC has a strict policy against any pre-written
document and plagiarism will be treated as a serious matter.
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1. What office-supplies
does ILMUNC provide for commitee sessions? |
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ILMUNC provides each delegate with a placard for his/her country, a notebook, and
a pen.
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2. What should
I bring to Committee Session?
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First off, you must always wear western business attire to committee sessions. This
means that you are expected to wear a suit jacket, suit pants, a tie, and dress
shoes. Bring the ILMUNC provided placard, notebook and pen, as well as any applicable
research.
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3. Is attendance
taken at Committees? |
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Yes, attendance will be taken at every committee session. |
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4. Can faculty
advisors attend committee sessions? |
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Although faculty advisors cannot participate during committee, faculty advisors
are allowed to be (and encouraged to be) present during the committee sessions
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5. When do students
eat & will food be provided for free?
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ILMUNC does not provide meals for delegates at the conference. We recommend that
students explore Philadelphia in groups to eat meals or bring snacks for in between
committee sessions. Some school delegations choose to eat meals together but this
is neither necessary nor is it sponsored by ILMUNC. Schools will be provided with
guides with suggestions of local restaurants. |
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6. How much money
should I bring to survive for a weekend in Philly?
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We recommend that students bring anywhere from $100 to $200 dollars to buy meals
and souvenirs at the conference (like an ILMUNC t-shirt!)
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7. How do we
spend time outside committee?
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Outside of committee students are free to explore Philadelphia in groups. At the
conference delegates will be provided with a guide to restaurants, museums, and
tourist attractions that you can visit in the Philadelphia area. Additionally, tours
of Penn’s campus and transportation to and from campus will be available on Friday
during the morning. On Friday and Saturday night the ILMUNC staff will organize
a delegate reception and dance. These events are not mandatory but have been extremely
fun in the past.
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8. What are the
rules & regulations of the conference and how are they enforced?
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ILMUNC has a zero tolerance policy with regards to alcohol and drugs. Students are
not permitted to bring, buy or use either throughout the entire weekend. If students
are discovered with contraband their entire school’s delegation will be penalized.
Hotel curfew at 12PM will be enforced by ILMUNC staff and the hotel halls will be
monitored throughout the night.
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9. What is the
ILMUNC cancellation policy?
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Because the Ivy League Model United Nations Conference and the International Affairs
Association incur certain expenses prior to the conference, it is therefore necessary
for us to have the following cancellation policy: All cancellations must be submitted
in writing (via email to sec-gen@ilmunc.com
or dir-gen@ilmunc.com) and received
before 11:59PM on the 18th of December, 2009. Schools who cancel, for whatever reason,
prior to this date will be refunded all fees excluding the delegate deposit and
school deposit. Schools and individuals who registered for the Ivy League Model
United Nations Conference and cancel after December 18th are responsible for the
entire conference fees. Schools who wish to decrease their delegation size must
do so in writing before 11:59PM on the 18th of December. Schools who decrease their
delegation size, for whatever reason, prior to this date will be refunded all fees
excluding the delegate deposit and school deposit. Schools and individuals who decrease
their delegation size after December 18th will still be held responsible for the
entire conference fees according to their delegation size on December 18th.
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