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Dear Arthur,
In this newsletter, we give you more information on our Special U.N. event for "grown-ups"; our initial list of 40 students who are signed up for our MIDDLE EAST CONFERENCE, updated country information for the November 8 High School Model U.N. session, news from our Friday night dinner and movie last week, and much more.
In light of the recent announcement by former General Wesley Clark that he is seeking the Democratic nomination for president, we also have a poll on your thoughts about whether a military career is a desirable background for a presidential candidate.
Finally, we wanted to inform you that if Trans World Airlines (TWA) had remained solvent and not been purchased by American Airlines, today would have marked the final day in which Carl Icahn would have had any connection with the operation of the airline. If only.....
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Check out this Special Event! It's Serious! It's Frivolous! It's our first. (Updated)
UN Simulation for Parents, Teachers, Alumni, Friends of Civitas, and other [so-called] Grown-ups!
When and where?
Friday, October 24, 2003
7:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Clayton Community Center
$15 per person; Tables of 8 for $80.
What's it about?
Adults are always asking us to explain what the heck we do at UN simulations. Here's a great way to find out and have fun as you:
Debate UN-style resolutions [serious and silly].
Play current-events games; try our trivia quiz.
Help raise money for Civitas conferences, scholarships and other special events.
Who's it for?
It's for parents, grandparents, adult siblings and family friends, plus alumni of Civitas programs, teachers, and any other people out there who think Civitas programs are worth supporting. This event will combine somewhat serious debates on UN-style resolutions with a serious dose of silliness.
We have "snail-mailed" flyers to many "friends of Civitas," but we know that we missed some. If you have not received a written invitation, do not let that deter you from calling us up or signing up on-line. We still have room for plenty!
How will it work?
Each delegate selects a country to represent. [Register in advance to reserve your country, or pick one at the door.] We'll supply UN-style resolutions for discussion, modifying and voting. We'll have two serious resolutions and one or two silly resolutions.
Sign up now!
Register on-line or by phone or mail. To register, please click on link below.
Help us make it a success!
We're counting on friends like you to help us recruit participants and make it fun for everyone. Here's how:
Distribute sign-up forms to "grown-ups" who might be interested.
Send us email addresses of folks you know who might enjoy this event.
Student volunteers needed! Students, we need you to staff this event! We're turning the tables, with "grown-ups" as delegates and students as staff. We need volunteers to be ticket-takers, game referees, audience-participation helpers, refreshment servers, t-shirt tossers, setter-uppers and cleaner-uppers, too. Decorum! Decorum!
Make it your own party!
Come alone, bring a partner, bring treats for your table or to share with other friends of Civitas (the Clayton Community Center does not permit alcoholic beverages).
Sign-up for "Grown-up" Model U.N. -- October 24, 2003
Friday Night Dinner & Movie -- Last Week!
 Thanks to the students who came to our first Civitas Friday night dinner and movie of the school year. We ate at the Marquee Restaurant in the Chase Hotel and then spread out to three different movies in the nearby cine.
Our next Friday night dinner and movie will be on January 9, 2004. However, we will be "on the streets" on Friday, October 31 (Halloween) when we will be collecting money for needy Third World children with our UNICEF campaign. We'll have more information about that in next week's newsletter.
4 New Countries taken for Civitas U.N. (New)
 Four new countries were selected last week for the November 8 Civitas U.N. (High School). They were all selected by DuBourg High School. This brings to forty-seven the total number of countries selected from 17 high schools for the event. DuBourg selected Denmark, Nepal, Norway, and Togo.
The country roster now is:
Bishop DuBourg H.S.
Denmark
Nepal
Norway
Togo
Collinsville H.S.
Jordan
North Korea
Pakistan (Security Council)
Crossroads School
Guinea (Security Council)
India
DeSmet Jesuit High School
Brazil
Haiti
Japan
Russian Federation (Security Council)
Hazelwood Central H.S.
Germany (Security Council)
Lithuania
Monaco
Home School
Bulgaria (Security Council)
Jenning H.S.
Belgium
Kenya
Spain (Security Council)
Kirkwood H.S.
Greece
United Kingdom (Security Council)
Lindbergh H.S.
China (Security Council)
Czech Republic
Israel
Palestinian Authority (non-voting)
Maplewood-Richmond Heights H.S.
France (Security Council)
Iraq
Morocco
Vietnam
Nerinx Hall Academy
Egypt
Normandy H.S.
Cameroon (Security Council)
Liberia
South Africa
Parkway South H.S.
Australia
Chile (Security Council)
Iran
Switzerland
Rosati-Kain H.S.
Angola (Security Council)
Cuba
Ireland
St. Louis University H.S.
Italy
Syria (Security Council)
Soldan International Studies H.S.
Mexico (Security Council)
St. Joseph's Academy
Bahamas
South Korea
United States (Security Council)
Schools that were not in attendance are not shut out. One hundred forty-four General Assembly countries remain. Any schools wishing to represent countries may inform us by e-mail and we will confirm their selections.
2003-2004 High School General Assembly Assignments for 2003-2004
Civitas U.N. Security Council Assignments for 2003-2004
First Middle East Conference Prep Session Goes Very Well (Updated)
The first preparation session of this November's Civitas Conference on the Middle East was last Saturday, September 20, at Crossroads School. Almost all of the 40 students currently signed up for the conference were in attendance.
We presented an overview of the conference, discussed country selections, and the foci of each of the three committees [1] Oil, Water, Power; [2] "Isms"; and [3] Peace. Students submitted requests for countries and committees. We had previously indicated that we would announce those selections in this newsletter, but it will take us a little more time to make final selections. We appreciate your understanding.
The follow students have submitted their applications:
Alexei Abrahams; Kirkwood, 2004
Roger Alessi; Kirkwood, 2007
Travis Bargeon; S.L.U.H., 2004
Kevin Blanks; Jennings, 2006
Angie Bingaman; St. Joseph's Academy, 2004
Tara Bopp; Kirkwood, 2005
Liz Bokermann; St. Joseph's Academy, 2004
Bryan Carlin; S.L.U.H., 2006
Laura Casey; Rosati-Kain, 2004
Bobbi Clemons; Home School, 2004
Andrea Coulter; Parkway South, 2005
Stephen Griffard; Maplewood-Richmond Heights, 2004
Rebecca Hanneken; Rosati-Kain, 2007
Sabrina Harden; Normandy, 2005
Ashley Hayes; Normandy, 2005
Annie Hobbs; Bishop DuBourg, 2005
Lauren Hoeing; Bishop DuBourg, 2006
Chris Jenewein; S.L.U.H., 2006
Taylor Joerger; Rosati-Kain, 2004
Brent Lang; Lindbergh, 2006
Andrew Lechner; Parkway South, 2006
Delana Lensgraf; St. Joseph's Academy, 2004
Maggie Lillmars; Kirkwood, 2004
Lydia Mason; Bishop DuBourg, 2005
Stephanie Minor; Rosati-Kain, 2006
Vejay Nair; Crossroads, 2006
Samantha Pecher; Rosati-Kain, 2006
Caitlin Perlow; Rosati-Kain, 2005
Melissa Reidelberger; Rosati-Kain, 2007
Steven Riley; Hazelwood Central, 2004
Raquel Rodriguez; Home School, 2006
Quina Shaw; Normandy, 2005
Christopher Strawhun; DeSmet, 2006
Denise Stringfellow; Soldan, 2004
Anna Werner; Nerinx Hall, 2005
Rachel Whitney; Crossroads, 2006
Crystal Williams; Maplewood-Richmond Heights, 2004
Casey Wolf; Collinsville, 2004
If you wish to sign-up for the conference, you can click on the first link below.
If you have signed up but not yet indicated your country and committee preferences for the conference, you can click on the second link below.
Our second and final prep session will be this Saturday, October 4, 2003 at Crossroads School (map below) from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM.
Application form for Mid-East Conference
Country and Committee Sign-up Form
Link to Index for Middle East Conference
Directions to Crossroads School
Civitas to Sponsor Workshop this Saturday on Applying to College (Updated)
 For the second year, Civitas will sponsor a workshop for high school on the process of applying to college and maximizing your potential to receive financial assistance.
Joan Graviss, college counselor at Crossroads School; Jane Schoenfeld of the Independent Schools Placement Service; and Faith Sandler and/or Angela Blake of the Scholarship Foundation will be presenters. While the program is primarily directed towards high school seniors, "underclass-persons" are welcome to attend as well.
The program is this Saturday, October 4, at Crossroads School (map below) from 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM. It will follow a morning discussion and prep session for the Middle East Conference.
Several high school students from the Class of 2003 worked extensively with our panelists following the workshop last year and were most pleased with the colleges to which they were accepted and are now attending. We invite students who feel that they might benefit from another perspective on the college process to attend the workshop.
Directions to Crossroads School
Survey on Wesley Clark's Credentials for President
The latest entry into the Democratic sweepstakes for president is former four-star General Wesley Clark. He immediately jumped to the lead.
Ten of America's forty-three presidents have come from the upper military ranks.
Do you think that a career in the military is good training to become president of the United States?
Link to Survey on Wesley Clark's Credentials for President
Link to Poll on Civitas Intranet Site
Previous Survey Results (New)
Last week's survey was:
President George Bush stated last week that there is no evidence of a direct connection between Saddam Hussein and the events of September 11, 2001. At the same time, it was reported that 69% of the American people believe that there is a connection. Do you think that there was a direct connection?
Responses % #
1. Yes 0% 0
2. No 90% 9
3. Not Sure 10% 1
Total 10
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