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Background Guide
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Welcome Delegates!
It is our honor to welcome you to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). As we begin the year 2015, time is running out to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) set by the United Nations. In some areas, great progress has been made, while some goals remain unfulfilled. Issues like achieving universal primary education and promoting gender equality are still very real problems. It is up to you to decide how we will proceed now that it is 2015. We look forward to hearing your innovative solutions to our committee's topics! However, before we start the committee session, we'd like to introduce ourselves.
Avery is a senior who joined Model UN in her junior year. Last year, she was the Vice-Chair for GSMUN's Rio Olympics Planning Committee, earning the superlative of "strongest arm" for her unflinching ability to bang the gavel and call "Decorum delegates!" in the third session. She was also voted "best blonde," a superlative for which she is immeasurably proud. Last year's RichMUNd was her first conference, where she received a Verbal Commendation. When not involved in Model UN, Avery can be found practicing her Irish dancing or attending Irish dance competitions, called feisanna. This past December, Avery received 25th place in the Southern Regional Competition. She also enjoys tea, graham crackers with milk, and cream puffs.
Lisa Wang is a senior at Maggie L. Walker. Since first participated in MUN in 8th grade, she enjoys attending conferences and debating about world issues. Since then, she had attended conferences at William & Mary and at the University of Virginia and served as the chair in the Security Council last year and the chair in the DISEC High School committee. This year she is looking forward to be the co-chair of ECOSCO committee as her last year chairing at GSMUN conferences. Beside her involvement in the MUN club, Lisa also participates in Future Problem Solving and Club Asia. Outside of school, she enjoys playing piano, listening to classical music and mountain-climbing.
Now before we start diplomatically solving issues, we would like you to do a few things in order to make this GSMUN the best yet. First of all, preparation for the committee is crucial. Not only does this mean being well-read on the topics, but you must also prepare a position paper representing the delegates from your respective countries. A position paper is basically a summary of your delegate’s position on the main topics of the committee discussed in the background guide. A good position paper takes a stand on the issues, provides solutions, is well-researched, and covers both topics in depth. Following these technical requirements will make it easier for us to review papers and offer feedback: format your papers with double-spaced 12-point Times New Roman font, Chicago-style footnotes and bibliography, and at least 500 words of text. Please keep in mind that GSMUN follows Maggie Walker’s Honor Code, so any plagiarism will result in your disqualification from awards. Keep in mind that we will be looking over and considering these position papers throughout committee so make sure you put your best effort into it. Please email us your position paper prior to the first committee session or turn a printed copy in during the first committee session. Please feel free to contact either of us with any questions and/or concerns about this committee or conference in general. We know that you will have a great time at GSMUN. Enjoy researching and preparing for your upcoming meeting. See you soon!
Avery is a senior who joined Model UN in her junior year. Last year, she was the Vice-Chair for GSMUN's Rio Olympics Planning Committee, earning the superlative of "strongest arm" for her unflinching ability to bang the gavel and call "Decorum delegates!" in the third session. She was also voted "best blonde," a superlative for which she is immeasurably proud. Last year's RichMUNd was her first conference, where she received a Verbal Commendation. When not involved in Model UN, Avery can be found practicing her Irish dancing or attending Irish dance competitions, called feisanna. This past December, Avery received 25th place in the Southern Regional Competition. She also enjoys tea, graham crackers with milk, and cream puffs.
Lisa Wang is a senior at Maggie L. Walker. Since first participated in MUN in 8th grade, she enjoys attending conferences and debating about world issues. Since then, she had attended conferences at William & Mary and at the University of Virginia and served as the chair in the Security Council last year and the chair in the DISEC High School committee. This year she is looking forward to be the co-chair of ECOSCO committee as her last year chairing at GSMUN conferences. Beside her involvement in the MUN club, Lisa also participates in Future Problem Solving and Club Asia. Outside of school, she enjoys playing piano, listening to classical music and mountain-climbing.
Now before we start diplomatically solving issues, we would like you to do a few things in order to make this GSMUN the best yet. First of all, preparation for the committee is crucial. Not only does this mean being well-read on the topics, but you must also prepare a position paper representing the delegates from your respective countries. A position paper is basically a summary of your delegate’s position on the main topics of the committee discussed in the background guide. A good position paper takes a stand on the issues, provides solutions, is well-researched, and covers both topics in depth. Following these technical requirements will make it easier for us to review papers and offer feedback: format your papers with double-spaced 12-point Times New Roman font, Chicago-style footnotes and bibliography, and at least 500 words of text. Please keep in mind that GSMUN follows Maggie Walker’s Honor Code, so any plagiarism will result in your disqualification from awards. Keep in mind that we will be looking over and considering these position papers throughout committee so make sure you put your best effort into it. Please email us your position paper prior to the first committee session or turn a printed copy in during the first committee session. Please feel free to contact either of us with any questions and/or concerns about this committee or conference in general. We know that you will have a great time at GSMUN. Enjoy researching and preparing for your upcoming meeting. See you soon!
Chairs
Lisa WangLisa Wang is a senior at Maggie L. Walker. Since first participated in MUN in 8th grade, she enjoys attending conferences and debating about world issues. Since then, she had attended conferences at William & Mary and at the University of Virginia. She served as the chair in the Security Council and the chair in the DISEC High School committee. This year she is looking forward to be the co-chair of ECOSCO committee as her last year chairing at GSMUN conferences. Beside her involvement in the MUN club, Lisa also participates in Future Problem Solving and Club Asia. Outside of school, she enjoys playing piano, listening to classical music and hiking.
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Avery SimmonsAvery is a senior at Maggie Walker who has been involved in Model UN for 2 years. Last year, she was the Vice-Chair for GSMUN's Rio Olympics Specialized Committee. Her repeated callings for decorum during the third session led to winning the illustrious superlative of "Strongest Arm." Avery plans to study international relations and Chinese in college, and is a student teacher at J.R. Tucker High School, teaching Chinese 2. In her free time, Avery sings in the shower, drinks tea, Irish Dances, and occasionally goes to a Brazilian Jujitsu class. She also enjoys eating graham crackers dipped in milk.
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