Weimar Republic
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Background Guide
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Delegates,
Welcome to the Weimar Republic, a committee set in the middle of a time of chaos and uncertainty. Fear not, with a bit of research and time, you will be qualified to work together (and sometimes against each other) to address the pressing issues of the time. You will be the thread holding the 1920s Germany together, and you are the first and last line of defense against enemies of Democracy. Before we go any further, here are some introductions:
My name is Matt Ladocsi, and I’m a junior at Maggie Walker. I’m ecstatic to be chair of this committee, and I’ve been a big fan of World War history for a long time, especially regarding the reasons for the wars starting. I’m curious to see how each of you will be analyzing and looking at the problems during this tumultuous time for the whole world, and presenting solutions diplomatically throughout the conference. I also enjoy art, debate, and science, but I’ve found Model UN to be a particularly diverse and exciting event, especially when it can include so many different subjects and fields of study. I’m hopeful that each of you will come to the conference with your own perspective and ideas to contribute to the committee!
My name is Zach Bampton, and I am excited to serve as the second chair in the Weimar Republic Committee. As a junior this year, I am in my third year of German and hope to put it to some use in committee. My interests include reading history, philosophy, and writing, and hopefully during this conference we will touch on all three! This committee has been my dream since Freshman year, and I am looking forward to realizing it this spring.
Our expectations for committee are straightforward and simple, but we insist upon them being followed. The committee session we will be collecting your position papers, which should be at least 500 words and double-spaced in Times New Roman. This is essentially your introduction to us, and should include your assigned party’s position on the issues outlined in the following background guide. This will factor into awards, but your performance and display of diplomacy and critical thinking in committee will be what is important. If you have any further questions, feel free to email us or consult the delegate resources page on the GSMUN website.
Delegates are also reminded of the severity of plagiarism and encouraged to maintain honor and integrity while writing these papers. Cheating is never justified, and we will catch you. Plagiarism will result in you being barred from awards, and we will notify your sponsor. Please keep integrity, and we will all have a great time in committee.
Thank you for choosing the Weimar Republic, and we look forward to an energizing committee full of political intrigue and conflict. Though it is by no means required, please consider German accents and historical costumes. Your chairs will think you are the best, and although it won’t necessarily assure you the gavel, you will get our love.
My name is Matt Ladocsi, and I’m a junior at Maggie Walker. I’m ecstatic to be chair of this committee, and I’ve been a big fan of World War history for a long time, especially regarding the reasons for the wars starting. I’m curious to see how each of you will be analyzing and looking at the problems during this tumultuous time for the whole world, and presenting solutions diplomatically throughout the conference. I also enjoy art, debate, and science, but I’ve found Model UN to be a particularly diverse and exciting event, especially when it can include so many different subjects and fields of study. I’m hopeful that each of you will come to the conference with your own perspective and ideas to contribute to the committee!
My name is Zach Bampton, and I am excited to serve as the second chair in the Weimar Republic Committee. As a junior this year, I am in my third year of German and hope to put it to some use in committee. My interests include reading history, philosophy, and writing, and hopefully during this conference we will touch on all three! This committee has been my dream since Freshman year, and I am looking forward to realizing it this spring.
Our expectations for committee are straightforward and simple, but we insist upon them being followed. The committee session we will be collecting your position papers, which should be at least 500 words and double-spaced in Times New Roman. This is essentially your introduction to us, and should include your assigned party’s position on the issues outlined in the following background guide. This will factor into awards, but your performance and display of diplomacy and critical thinking in committee will be what is important. If you have any further questions, feel free to email us or consult the delegate resources page on the GSMUN website.
Delegates are also reminded of the severity of plagiarism and encouraged to maintain honor and integrity while writing these papers. Cheating is never justified, and we will catch you. Plagiarism will result in you being barred from awards, and we will notify your sponsor. Please keep integrity, and we will all have a great time in committee.
Thank you for choosing the Weimar Republic, and we look forward to an energizing committee full of political intrigue and conflict. Though it is by no means required, please consider German accents and historical costumes. Your chairs will think you are the best, and although it won’t necessarily assure you the gavel, you will get our love.
Chairs
Matt Ladosci |
Zach Bampton |
Matt Ladocsi is a junior at Maggie Walker and was inspired to do Model UN after participating as a delegate in 7th grade at GSMUN XIV. He has since then participated as either a delegate or staff member for every single year, and still enjoys every conference. Outside of Model UN, Matt also has 4 years of German under his belt and is currently in his second year of Italian. This is also his second year on the -MLWGS debate team, and his first year as co-president of the Young Republican club. He enjoys political discussion along with making art and spending time with his cats. He is very excited to be working with his delegates and pass on his amazing experiences with Model UN to others.
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Zach Bampton is a junior at Maggie Walker and is excited steer delegates through the uncertain waters of pre-WWII Weimar Germany. He started Model UN in the seventh grade and has served in various capacities and delegated in a wide range of committees including- but not limited to- JCC: North Korea, Budapest Convention on Bioethics, Interpol, and the MI6 special committee. In his free time, Zach runs on the fabled MW Cross Country team, reads whatever he can get his hands on, and tries to get to bed at a reasonable hour. He is the other co-president of the YR with his co-chair Matt (they seem to do a lot of things together). As Connoisseur of movies, some of his favorites are The Usual Suspects, Network, and The Grand Budapest Hotel. Hoping to temper the seriousness of the committee topic with a bit of brevity, he encourages the use of believable German accents and period costumes.
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