In this issue... From Washington, D.C. You can apply to join the Governor's Youth Cabinet! Tour of G.M. Plant will be first Summer Activity of 2002 Thanks to folks who previewed the new Gateway M.U.N. video... New poll on youth... Thanks to teachers and students who responded to our recent letters! Giveaway

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From Washington, D.C.

This past May, Jon Sawyer, Washington Bureau Chief of the St. Louis Post Dispatch wrote a series of articles on life in Iraq under the current U.N. and U.S. sanctions. Article: click here for article.

To many Americans, the issue is simple: Iraq is part of the "Axis of Evil," and its people deserve the sanctions imposed upon them. After all, Saddam Hussein could have the sanctions lifted any time that he chooses to "behave."

All the same, these are still people. While some are prospering under present circumstances, most are suffering considerably. Iraq's infrastructure is in ruins. Electricity is spotty; water is polluted; and poverty is rampant. By checking out Jon's article, you will receive considerable insight into these issues.

Jon has been a fine friend to many of us connected with Civitas. He is not only an outstanding writer; he is also the king of "Firehouse Ping Pong!"

Beth Fortune also reports to us from Washington. Beth is a senior-to-be at St. Louis University who is presently working as a journalism intern for the Hartford (CT) Courant.

Beth participated in the Gateway Model United Nations when she was an 8th grade student at St. Pius V School in St. Louis. She immediately established herself as an outstanding delegate. She continued her excellent participation during her four years at Nerinx Hall High School. Twice she went to MUNUC (Model United Nations of the University of Chicago).

Beth has continued her commitment to GMUN during her years at St. Louis University. She has chaired MUN committees, worked as a resource person for student journalists, and been involved in Civitas planning.

Her work this summer has allowed her to cover a variety of stories for the Courant. You can read her stories by clicking on the link at the bottom of this article. Her June 13 article on the shortage of certain vaccines in the United States reveals the difficulties that developed countries have in fighting infectious diseases. The problem is of course worse in developing countries, and through our continuation this year with the UNA's "Global Health Initiative," we'll be focusing more on the issues in the coming school year.

Articles by Beth Fortune

	You can apply to join the Governor's Youth Cabinet!
We have just learned that Missouri Governor Bob Holden wants your help. Important changes, challenges and decisions face many young people. How you and others preparing for adulthood respond will determine the kind of place to live, work and play that your community becomes. How can you help? You've probably heard the expression "young people are the leaders of tomorrow." Well, Governor Holden says something a little different - "young people are the leaders of today." You can make a big difference today in the world in which you live. If you want to help build a better world, please join with other young people to create the Missouri Youth Network. Youth Network members will receive opportunities to make their voices heard by Governor Bob Holden, other elected officials, community leaders and agencies providing services to young people. If you would like more information on the Youth Cabinet, just click on the link at the bottom of this article and click once more where it says, "Governor Holden's Youth Cabinet and the Missouri Youth Network." You can also link to the application form for the Cabinet, print it out, complete it, and send it in. After clicking on the link, just close the nuisance "pop-up" ads that the state of sold for the site to make it look like a rural highway with scenery made of billboards. To Information on and Application Form for Missouri Youth Cabinet »

	Tour of G.M. Plant will be first Summer Activity of 2002
During the summer months, we try to provide a series of special field trips that are "somewhat educational" and also fun. The first one that we will have this year is a tour of the General Motors plant in Wentzville, Missouri (St. Charles County). The tour will be on Tuesday, June 25, from 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM. Because so many interested students and teachers live throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area, we will have two pick-up and return points for the bus to take us to the plant. The first will be at Crossroads School, 500 DeBaliviere, in St. Louis click here for map The second will be at the St. Louis County Library, 1640 So. Lindbergh (63131) -- east side of Lindbergh, just south of Clayton Road. click here for map Pick-up at Crossroads will be at 7:45 AM; at the County Library at 8:10 AM. Return to the Library will be by 11:30 AM and to Crossroads by 12:00 Noon. During the tour, we will be on a tram and travel about the plant to see how G.M. is using modern technology in the auto industry. There will be time for questions and answers. If you are interested in going, please E- Mail us and let us know at which of the two pick-up spots we should expect you.

	Thanks to folks who previewed the new Gateway M.U.N. video...
Thanks to the students and staff members who previewed our new GMUN video last Friday and Saturday. Reviews on the six-minute video were very positive. We are not quite ready to go into final production, so anyone wishing to have an individual viewing of the draft is welcome to call us at (314) 367- 6480 to set up a showing! Thanks also to Crossroads School for allowing us to use their facilities for the preview at a time that the school is undergoing major renovation and expansion. GMUN students and teachers will be most surprised to see the changes at Crossroads next Fall! Map to Crossroads »

	New poll on youth...
Some people have said that youth should not be wasted on the young. Others have said that adults should not be deprived of the wisdom of the young. Our questiion is this: Which two of the following age groups do you think are best equipped to govern in society? 1. Under 12 2. 12-21 3. 22-35 4. 36-50 5. 51-65 6. Over 65 Link to new poll. »

	Thanks to teachers and students who responded to our recent letters!
We are still working to get more feedback from teachers and students alike regarding their expected participation in the 2002-2003 GMUN programs. We also want more suggestions. If you have not yet sent in the forms you recently received in the mail, please go to our web site below and complete the form. Recent Letters to Teachers and Students »

	Giveaway
From time to time, Civitas upgrades its equipment and has need to dispose of older items. Right now, we have an excellent Microtek 300 flatbed scanner that is available to the first person who contacts us. Like all of our other equipment that will be becoming available, this is free to anyone associated with Gateway Model U.N. The one limitation with this item is that it has a SCSI interface; so you need a SCSI card in your computer for it to work. Once again, if you have the interest and you have the card, be the first to contact us and it's yours free. To Microtek, but this scanner is no longer among their listed products. You may find where you can download the driver for the scanner. »

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