model un field trip001 - Hinsdale Township High School District 86

hinsdale central high school
TO:
Dr. Bruce Law
FROM:
Dr. Mark Kolkman
RE:
Overnight/Out-of-State Field Trips
DATE:
October 17, 2014
The attached field trip proposal is being submitted by Hinsdale Central High School as
prepared by the individual teachers/sponsors for Board of Education approval. This trip has
been reviewed by building administration and meets the expectations for appropriateness of
the activity, relationship to the curriculum (for academic trips) and attention to specifics
related to itinerary and concern for student safety.
Model UN Conference
Departure Date: December 11, 2014
Departure Date: February 5, 2015
Departure Date: April 9, 2015
Chicago, IL
Return Date: December 14, 2014
Return Date: February 8, 2015
Return Date: April 12, 2015
The purpose of this trip is to provide our students with the best international diplomacy
simulations available in the country.
The cost per student per trip is $300 and covers accommodations, transportation, and meals.
Days of school missed: 1.5 days each trip
October 16, 2014
Dr. Bruce Law, Superintendent
District 86 Board of Education
55th and Grant
Hinsdale, IL 60521
Dear Dr. Law and District 86 Board of Education:
The Hinsdale Central Model UN proposes three Model UN conferences for 2014-2015. The
three conferences are CIMUN (December 11-14, 2014), MUNUC (February 5-8, 2015) and
NUMUN (April 9-12, 2015). The conferences run from Thursday afternoon through Sunday
afternoon.
This tour will provide our students with the best international diplomacy simulations
available in the country.
We are asking the District 86 Board of Education to consider and grant a request for one and
one half excused days of absence. We feel these conferences will be an excellent vehicle for
each student's experience of diplomacy, as well as their education in the humanities.
No student will be denied participation in this tour due to financial reasons. All students have
the opportunity to participate in any and all fund raising programs.
I welcome any inquiries you may have concerning this tour.
Thank you in advance for both your past support of Model UN, as well as your consideration
of this request.
Sincerely,
Michael Palmquist
Hinsdale Central High School
HINSDALE CENTRAL
HIGH SCHOOL
To
Chicago,IL
CIMUN
December 11-14, 2014,
MUNUC
February 5-8, 2015
NUMUC
April 9-12, 2015
INFORMATIONAL PACKET
SUBMITTED BY
Michael Palmquist
Hinsdale Central High School
Hinsdale Central High School
CIMUN - Chicago, IL
December 11-14, 2014
MUNUC - Chicago, IL
February 5-8, 2015
NUMUN - Chicago, IL
April 9-12, 2015
Enclosures
~Tour Proposal
~ Parent Letter
~Itinerary
HINSDALE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
CIMUN - Chicago International Model UN
TRIP PROPOSAL
Purpose
Trip Length
Destination
Departure Date
Return Date
Mode of Transportation
Approximate Cost
Participants
Travel Agent
Cancellation Policy Penalties
To provide our students with the best
international
diplomacy
simulations
available in the country.
4 days (Students will be absent for 1.5
day(s) of school)
Hilton Towers, Chicago IL
December 11, 2014
December 14, 2014
Bus
$300
Up to students 30, 3 adult chaperones,
Michael Palmquist, Angelique Burrell and
Erin Timmons
None
November 15\ no reductions in numbers
HINSDALE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
MUNUC - Model United Nations of the University of Chicago
TRIP PROPOSAL
Purpose
Trip Length
Destination
Departure Date
Return Date
Mode of Transportation
Approximate Cost
Participants
Travel A2ent
Cancellation Policy Penalties
To provide our students with the best
international diplomacy simulations
available in the country.
4 days (Students will be absent for 1.5
day(s) of school)
Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, IL
February 5, 2015
February 8, 2015
Bus
$300
Up to students 30, 3adult chaperones,
Michael Palmquist, Angelique Burrell and
Erin Timmons
None
No reductions after November 28, 2014
HINSDALE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
NUMUN - Northwestern Model United Nations
TRIP PROPOSAL
Purpose
Trip Length
Destination
Departure Date
Return Date
Mode of Transportation
Approximate Cost
Participants
Travel Agent
Cancellation Policy Penalties
To provide our students with the best
international diplomacy simulations
available in the country.
4 days (Students will be absent for 1.5
day(s) of school)
Hilton Orrington, Evanston
April 9, 2015
April 12, 2015
Bus
$300
Up to students 30, 3adult chaperones,
Michael Palmquist, Angelique Burrell and
Erin Timmons
None
Not posted yet.
October 15, 2014
Dear Parents/Guardians,
First of all, thank you for allowing your student to join Model UN. I think it's one of the best
self-directed learning opportunities your student can have in high school.
I would encourage you, as conference nears, to talk with you student about their preparations,
have them walk you through the websites and discuss with them their positions on the difficult
issues the UN faces.
While we've never had any problems with students on these trips, please discuss with your child
your expectations for their behavior. I reinforce the reality that this is a school sponsored trip
and that school behavior expectations apply.
If for any reason you need to contact me during the weekend of conference, the hotel's main
phone number is 312-922-4400. The hotel will be able to contact me immediately. For nonemergency correspondence please contact me via email: [email protected].
Thanks again for allowing your student to be a Model UN delegate.
Best,
Michael Palmquist
Hinsdale Central High School
CIMUN Schedule
This is a tentative version of the CIMUN X schedule and may be slightly amended as
the conference approaches.
Thursday, December 11,
2014
12:00 pm - 5:30 pm
School Arrival and Registration
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Hotel Check In
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Delegate Training Workshops
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Opening Ceremonies and Banquet
8:30 pm-11:30 pm
Committee Session
9:00 pm - 11 :00 pm
Faculty Advisor Reception
12:00 am
Curfew
Friday, December 12, 2014
9:00 am - 11 :00 am
Diplomatic Consulate Visits and Panel
11 :00 am - 12:00 pm
Lunch
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Committee Session
8:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Faculty Advisor Meeting
6:30 pm-11:00 pm
Committee Session
12:00 am
Curfew
Saturday, December 13,
2014
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Committee Session
1 :30 pm - 5:00 pm
Committee Session
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
Faculty Advisor Meeting - Lottery for CIMUN XI
9:00 pm - 12:00 am
Delegate Reception
12:00 am
Curfew
Sunday, December 14, 2014
10:00 am -1 :00 pm
Committee Session
11 :30 am - 1 :00 pm
Simulation Debriefing
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Closing Ceremonies
MUNUC Schedule
Conference
Thursday, February 05
14:00 - 18:00: Conference Registration
19:00 - 20:00: Opening Ceremonies
20:30 - 23:30: Committee Session I
Friday, February 06
13:00 - 17:00: Committee Session II
19:30 - 23:30: Committee Session III
Saturday, February 07
09:00 - 12:00: Committee Session IV
13:30 - 17:30: Committee Session V
Sunday, February 08
09:00 - 11 :00: Committee Session VI
11 :30 - 12:30: Closing Ceremonies
NUMUN XII Schedule
The schedule of events is as follows:
Thursday, April 9, 2015
7:00pm -
8:00pm
Opening Ceremonies
8:30pm -
11 :OOpm
Committee Session I
Friday, April 10, 2015
I :30pm -
5:00pm
Committee Session II
7:00pm -
I 0:30pm
Committee Session 111
Saturday, April 11, 2015
9:00am -
I 2:00pm
Committee Session IV
1:30pm -
5:30pm
Committee Session V
9:00pm -
11 :OOpm
NUMUN at Night (Delegate Dance)
Sunday,April12,2015
IO:OOam -12:00pm
Committee Session VI
I :OOpm -
Closing Ceremonies
2:00pm