Here are the conferences we will be going to during the 2011–2012 school year.
Date: October 8, 2011
Location: Carl Sandburg High School (Orland Park, IL)
Cost: $20
This is a one-day conference that is strongly encouraged for new Stevenson MUNers where you can be introduced to Model UN conferences and Parliamentary Procedure. Veterans are welcome to act as mentors for newbies or try their hand at a cabinet if they haven't done so already.
If you are interested in attending CSMUN:
Date: November 5, 2011
Location: St. Ignatius College Prep (Chicago, IL)
Cost: $20
This one-day conference is a great way for newbies to experience their first Model UN conference or for veterans to try their hand at a cabinet if they haven't done so already! Again, it is strongly encouraged for new member to attend either CSMUN or SIMUN.
Date: November 11–13, 2011
Location: Brown University (Providence, RI)
Cost: TBA
This competitive conference is typically for veterans looking for a challenge, but never closed to newer, enthusiastic member who show promise at weekly meetings.
Date: December 8-11, 2011
Location: Fairmont Hotel (Chicago, IL)
Cost: TBA
An international conference with participants from all over the world, Stevenson MUNers generally agree that CIMUN is the best conference. This is a great conference for MUNers of all levels of experience.
Date: January 26–29, 2012
Location: Sheraton Boston (Boston, MA)
Cost: TBA
This competitive conference is one of the most prestigious Model UN conferences in the United States. It is highly recommended for veterans and newer members who want to have a serious debate about the issues facing our world.
Date: April 20–22, 2012
Location: Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)
Stevenson MUNers generally agree that this conference is a lot of fun. NUMUN is a great way to wrap up an amazing Model UN school year.