Delegate Guide

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Delegate Guide

PUNC IX: THE PENNSYLVANIA UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE
Table of Contents
Letter from the Chair
Page 2
Letter from the Crisis Director
Page 3
Background
Page 4
Committee Structure
Page 7
Committee Goals and Dynamics
Page 8
Structure and Committee Positions
Page 9
Works Cited
Page 14
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Letter from the Chair
Hey Everyone!
My name is Varghese Paul and I will be chairing
the Chicago Outfit committee for PUNC! I am
currently a junior Finance and Philosophy major
at Penn State. I have been involved in Model UN
since my freshman year here and have been a
staffer, crisis director, and now a chair. I have
also served on the secretariat of our high school
conference. Outside of Model UN, I was the
former president of the Penn State Finance
Society and am currently the co-President of
Penn State’s consulting organization called the
Nittany Consulting Group.
Outside of extra-curricular activities, I also love
music, sports, and reading. I’m actually
developing a Chicago themed playlist for this
committee and any suggestions are welcome
(I’m taking all genres!).
Let me know if you have any questions before or during the conference!
Thanks,
Varghese Paul
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Letter from the Crisis Director
Hello Esteemed Delegates,
My name is Daniel Donaher and I will be Crisis
Director for this committee. I am a sophomore
studying Electrical Engineering and perhaps getting
a Spanish minor. If I had to name my favorite two
activities, they would have to be running and
drinking tea. I only started Model UN senior year of
high school and was skeptical about continuing it
as a hobby in College, but I am glad that I did. In my
almost two years with PSIADA, I have staffed many
amazing committees and can’t wait to finally direct
my own. I am also the Technology Chair of this
organization, so I take care of the website that you
all registered through.
In this committee, you will be transported back in time to the implementation of the
Prohibition Era in the United States, and you will be playing the parts of mobsters and corrupt
officials. You’ll try to evade the law enforcement and establish your dominance over the rival
gangs in the area. You should also be on the look out to improve your own standing in the
organization and avoid being set up by any of your fellow committee members. You’ll have
so much fun you could say it’s criminal! E-mail me at [email protected] with any
questions.
Best,
Daniel Donaher
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Background
“There'd never been a more advantageous time
to be a criminal in America than during the 13
years of Prohibition. At a stroke, the American
government closed down the fifth largest
industry in the United States - alcohol
production - and just handed it to criminals - a
pretty remarkable thing to do.”
-Bill Bryson
Causes of Prohibition
Several factors contributed to Prohibition
legislation passing in America. Following the
Civil War, there was a large influx of
immigrants from Europe, particularly from
Ireland, Germany and Italy. They brought their
cultural traditions to America, including that of
brewing. The alcohol industry started booming in America, and immigrant families became
entrepreneurs. The boom led to the rise of Saloons, which were loathed by Methodist and
Baptist leaders. Saloons were responsible for luring citizens into vices, and excess
consumption among many of the patrons led to domestic violence, which caused mothers
and families to rally around church’s cries for temperance. The Women’s Christian
Temperance Movement was formed from this outrage against the alcohol distributors, and
through an alliance with the Women’s Suffrage movement, they were able to become a
powerful force in the Prohibition debate.
However, not all of the sentiment against saloons were as well-intentioned. A large amount
of the anti-Saloon sentiment came from the fact that many of the contributors to the alcohol
industry were from immigrant groups that faced major discrimination in American cities. As
a result, many Americans associated their nativist sentiment with their opposition to
saloons. Some of the strongest lobbyist allies were nativist groups, most notably the Ku Klux
Klan, which greatly opposed immigrant groups in the states. In the future, many of these
nativist groups would be deputized by law enforcement and politicians to crack down on
bootleggers, and many of them would abuse this power to act on their xenophobic
tendencies. The Anti-Saloon League grew out of the Prohibition fervor and by the time that
the eighteenth amendment reached the House, it had become a frighteningly powerful
lobbying force.
The final blow in the Prohibition campaign came neither from nativists nor Christian
activists, but rather from tax reform. Even with all of the public support that churches and
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activist groups were able to
garner, none of it was
enough to flip the stance of a
government dependent on
alcohol tax revenue. With
the ratification of the
income tax, the government
was able to liberate itself
from the need to allow
saloons
to
operate.
Following this action, the
eighteenth amendment was
able to become the law of
the land, and thus the began
the Prohibition era.
Rise of Bootleggers
Immediately following Prohibition, the first bootleggers were able to supply the populace
with alcohol by smuggling it over the border from Mexico and Canada. In other cases,
bootleggers were able to
acquire alcoholic substances
from still available medical and
industrial means. However,
after the government began to
crack down on these forms of
smuggling, it gave rise to the
illegal breweries that are most
commonly associated with
bootlegging during this time.
Making liquor from corn
became the standard for most
of the underground bottling
industry, and this shortly
became the foundation for a
surge of organized crime across
the United States.
Possibly the most famous story of the Prohibition era was the story of Al Capone and the
Chicago outfit, but at the time that the eighteenth amendment was ratified, the Outfit was
not much more than common rabble in the streets of Chicago. They dealt mostly in
prostitution and gambling and had their influence strictly confined to the confines of the
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South Side of the city, which was traditionally their territory. Expansion into the North would
often lead to rival gang conflict with the Irish North Side Gang, which operated in the same
realm of business as the mostly Italian Outfit.
Historically, tensions came to a peak during
the beginning of the Prohibition era. At first,
Joe Colosimo, boss of the Outfit, refused to
move the Outfit into the bootlegging
industry. Following Colosimo’s death, his
successors brought bootlegging and
eventually bottling into the organization.
Their advancements and growth reignited
the rivalry between the two gangs, and their
combined activity would prove to overwhelm
the police in the city.
The rivalry grew to be so intense under
Capone’s reign of the Outfit, and intending to
finish off the contest, Capone sent men to
wipe out his enemies. The result was the
infamous Valentine’s Day Massacre, which
drew so much negative attention to the
Outfit, which resulted in the Federal
Government cracking down and eventually
capturing Capone. The Outfit suffered, but
did not die following his arrest, and after time, the Outfit was forced to move away from the
market of bootlegging and returned to the form it originally was.
Reasons for Repeal
One of the major reasons for repeal was obviously the backlash against the black market of
alcohol that had formed during the Prohibition era. However, it was mostly the economic
turmoil of the Great Depression that made the repeal of the eighteenth amendment, such a
tempting proposition for the Democratic Party when they defeated Hoover in 1932. It has to
be kept in mind that the prohibition amendment being repealed before the Outfit has time
to expand and amass its fortune should be counted as a defeat for the organization. The
members of the group must be mindful to avoid overly negative public opinion and allowing
pro-repeal lobbying efforts gain momentum.
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Committee Structure
The committee starts January
1920, the implementation of the
Prohibition law, and Joe Colosimo
is the Boss of the Chicago Outfit.
The Outfit is at a crossroad where
they must decide the future path
of the organization. The Outfit is
set to rise in infamy and influence
throughout the city of Chicago,
and each of the members of the
committee must work as a team
to further the goals of the
organization as well as expanding
their own personal power and wealth.
Members of the committee will be from mixed backgrounds, but the majority of the
delegates will be mobsters who are members of the Outfit. Each of the mobsters has their
own particular set of skills, connections, and equipment that they can use to promote the
cause of the organization as well as expand their own powers. Other delegates will play the
part of corrupt law enforcement and politicians, who have a different set of powers. These
delegates will derive most of their power from their offices and influence over them.
To accomplish major actions, the committee will need to pass directives with a majority of
delegates voting in favor of the resolution. Directives will be able to use any of the resources
allotted to the Chicago Outfit to accomplish the goals of the organization. Each delegate will
also be able to use any of the resources in their possession to act on whatever they personally
deem fit. Keep in mind that the committee can repossess assets of the Outfit that are in the
hands of certain delegates… provided the committee knows that they exist.
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Committee Goals and
Dynamic
Heists
Heists are an integral part
of the committee. At times,
opportunities will arise for
the entire committee to
organize a massive and
intricate crime operation
with a major reward
involved, such as a captive,
monetary prize, or strategic
advantage. To successfully
complete a heist, there
must be a comprehensive
plan passed in the form of a
committee directive. The directive must outline the plan to complete the heist, who will be
hired to perform the heist, and all other matters and loose ends of the operation, such as
diverting the cops, guaranteeing lack of collateral damage, or planting evidence to frame
rival gangs.
Sometimes heists will be time sensitive, and if the committee fails to successfully pass a
directive to enact the heist, the opportunity will be lost. Even if a directive if passed, if the
measure is deemed to be insufficient to accomplish the task, the heist will fail, and there can
be unfortunate consequences. To raise the odds of a heist being properly done, individual
members should also work independently via crisis to cover aspects under their jurisdiction.
The chaos of the heists can also be the perfect opportunity for delegates to try and
accomplish other tasks that would be too risky to do without adequate distraction.
Heat
The law enforcement during the Prohibition era was completely overwhelmed by the rise of
organized crime. As a result, certain criminals and crime organizations were given more
attention than others based on how dangerous they were and how much of a threat they
were to the public. In committee, the Outfit will have a Heat Rating, on a scale from 1 to 5,
with 1 being practically not pursued by the police, and 5 nearly having all police resources
allocated to hunting bringing down the organization. Individual mobster delegates (not
politicians or police) will be given heat ratings on the same system as the organization. Higher
heat ratings make it more difficult to perform tasks, and even some of the simpler operations
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can become incredibly risky. Heat ratings can only be dissipated by raising public support or
avoiding being noticed by the law enforcement.
Public Opinion
The citizens of
Chicago and the
surrounding
area
are vital to success
of the organization.
A negative view in
the eyes of the
public will make it
more likely that law
enforcement
will
crack down harder
on
the
Outfit,
raising the heat
level. Heists and
committee actions
made by the group
will be less likely to
succeed with an unfavorable public opinion, because people will be more likely to act as
informants for the police. Consequently, a positive public opinion will lead to citizens
refusing to cooperate with the police and making heists and other operations more likely to
succeed. The public is also more privy to individual actions made by delegates, so members
of the committee that act against the people of Chicago should expect to find much
resistance in their future endeavors.
Structure and Committee Positions
The Chicago Outfit roughly followed the same structure of a standard Italian Mafia, as a
reflection of their roots.
The Capo Crimini is the Super Boss, responsible for overseeing the entire Outfit’s operations
and lower positions of leadership. In committee, the Chair will start as the Boss of the Outfit,
and will be responsible for appointing all of the lower level positions. The positions of the
committee are subject to change based on performance in the committee and crisis.
The Consigliere is the close advisor to the Capo Crimini. The delegate appointed as
Consigliere will always have the ear of the boss and can have a great deal of influence on the
direction that the leadership chooses to take.
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The Capo Bastone is the Underboss. The Underboss is responsible for day-to-day operations
of the Outfit, and he acts as the street face of the gang. He is known and respected by the
locals of the city and can exert his individual influence to further his own agenda.
The Constabile is the financial advisor of the organization. He is alotted a private fund from
the treasury of the Outfit, which he can use to perform operations for the gang without the
knowledge of the committee.
Two Caporegimes, or Lieutenants, will be appointed by the chair. They will be given a small
team of foot soldiers to enact smaller scale heists, and eliminate enemies of the Outfit.
Sgarristas are soldier-operatives, and the default rank of everyone in the committee without
another position. They are potential soldiers that work alongside the officers in the planning
and activities of the organization.
Delegate Positions:
Alphonse “Al Scarface” Capone - Notorious for being the head of the Outfit at its height of
its power, Capone originally started as a low level recruit of the Outfit. In his early life in New
York, he tried his hand at racketeering with the Five Points Gang, and quickly became noticed
due to his violent and abrasive tendencies, which led to him receiving his namesake scars. He
has ample access to weapons, as well as some old favors from Brooklyn that he has yet to
cash in.
John “Papa Johnny” Torrio - Gambling/Prostitution - After proving himself a great power
for the Outfit’s development, Torrio became the leader before passing the helm of power
onto Capone. Ambitious, driven, and cutthroat, he is known for his assassination of James
Colosimo, a friend that refused to go into the lucrative alcohol industry. Torrio is all but in
charge of the outfit’s involvement in prostitution and gambling.
Frank Capone - Brother of Al and Ralph Capone, Frank followed Al and John from their
adventures in the Five Points Gang, all the way to Chicago, where they joined the Outfit.
Frank was known to be every bit as ruthless and cunning as his infamous younger brother, as
he displayed in the hostile takeover of Cicero. He was known to be frighteningly efficient in
his role as a racketeer, and had a way of knowing the right people with the right guns from
his time in New York.
Ralph “Bottles” Capone - The eldest of the Capone brothers, and the only one to avoid
involvement with the Five Points Gang, Ralph stood in stark contrast to his aggressive
siblings. His nickname did not come from bootlegging, but rather from his legitimate nonalcoholic beverage distribution business, which was quite successful. He was eventually
convinced by his brothers to became the manager of the Outfit’s bottling plants. His financial
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supply, secrecy of production, and ability to launder large sums of Outfit capital made him a
valuable asset.
James “Mad Bomber” Belcastro - When the Black Hand gang was ran out of business due to
the Chicago Outfit’s powerful control of the area’s market, Al Capone saw talent in Belcastro
and recruited him to join. Belcastro quickly became a prominent member due to his expertise
in explosives and underhanded means of striking deals. He frequently bombed saloons that
refused to buy alcohol from the Outfit, and was feared for his proficiency in developing and
using explosives.
Jake “Greasy Thumb” Guzik - Originally, an outsider, who found a place in the Outfit when
he warned Capone of an attempt on his life, Guzik and Capone became fast friends. He was
trusted with much of the funding of the Outfit and was considered to be a financial wizard
to the organization. Thought to be a pacifist, he was one of few members of the Outfit who
did not use a weapon, and would not engage in violence. His inability to fight, whether
physical or mental, was more than made up for by the fact that his prowess in working
funding.
Frankie Yale - From Brooklyn, Yale was the leader of the Five Points Gang and was the
original employer and lifetime friend of Capone. As violent and unruly as his mentee, Yale
was known to be involved in many brawls, and carried no qualms about getting his hands
dirty. Yale has been called in by the Outfit to exchange valuable resources and information
with the organization, and to help expand the influence of his own gang.
John Scalise - Born in Sicily, Scalise was a ruthless hitman for the outfit. Most notably known
for his alleged involvement in the murder of North Side Gang leader Dean O’Bannion, as well
as for being suspected in the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. Scalise is also known for his
murders of rival gang members. He is also known to not be afraid to kill cops.
Albert Anselmi - Partner in crime (quite literally) to Scalise, he was the second most revered
hitman of the Chicago Outfit during the Prohibition era. While operating just as fiercely as
Scalise in deposing rival gang members, Anselmi had a grasp on the larger picture and was
less inclined to kill cops or take actions that would endanger himself. His lack of intensity
was more than made up for by his contacts that allowed him to have inside access
knowledge.
Joseph “Hop Toad” Giunta - Giunta was the head of the Italian-American National Union,
and was a friend and business associate to many members of the Outfit, such as
Scalise.Considered to be quite slimy, his loyalty to the Outfit was constantly in question, and
it was believed that eventually he would be bludgeoned to death for suspicion that he tried
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to overthrow the organization. Nonetheless, his smooth talk brought him to be a close
contact to many unions and union bosses during the Prohibition era.
Fiore “Fifi” Buccieri - A notorious loanshark, Buccieri would send his men to scout
employment offices in order to offer his prey loans at extremely high rates. Under the
pressure of threats and intimidation, his victims would often steal or rob to pay him off. His
antics were crucial in amassing great wealth and power for the Chicago Outfit.
Frank “The Enforcer” Nitti - From Italy, Niiti, eventually made his way to Chicago in 1913. He
became friends with Dean O’Bannion, North Side Gang Leader. Nitti worked for O’Bannion
as a jewel thief, liquor smuggler, and fence. Through these activities he was noticed by Johnny
Torrio and Al Capone. Switching allegiances to the Outfit, Nitti became a close confidant of
Capone. Known for his business acumen, Nitti helped lead the operations of the gang.
Although called “The Enforcer”, Nitti never did his own dirty work, leaving that to the soldiers
under his command.
Jack “Machine Gun” McGurn - Rumored to have caught the attention of the Outfit after
allegedly tracking down and killing all three of the hitmen responsible for his stepfather’s
death, McGurn, despite his young age was not someone to be messed with. He also oversaw
and protected many of the Outfit’s assets. His vicious nature and access to arms made him
one of the more dangerous members for the gang.
John “Handsome Johnny” Roselli - Roselli was a young man who got involved with the
Outfit early on in his life, following the death of his father. He fled to Chicago as a young
man, after committing murder, and became a close associate of Torrio and Capone. He
learned the ropes of running the Outfit’s gambling operations from Torrio, and was a major
connection between the organization and its interests out west.
Antonio “Tony the Scourge” Lombardo - Wise ally and advisor to Capone, Lombardo was
inclined to lean towards diplomacy and political pressure as weapons, rather than violence.
He tried unsuccessfully to negotiate peace between the North Side Gang and the Outfit, and
became unpopular with some because of his suggestions as to how to accomplish this. He
was well connected with the labor unions and was a quite adored figure among the public
George Remus - Remus had struggles early on in his life with his ill father, but managed to
support his family as a teenager by working and eventually buying a pharmacy. He went on
to study law in Illinois, and eventually became a criminal defense lawyer. Following
Prohibition, he gained many new and wealthy clients that sought his counsel, and was one of
the first people to learn to exploit medicinal supplies of alcohol to sell on the black market.
Charles Fitzmorris - He was the Chief of Police under Thompson, and was quoted as saying
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that over half of the officers in his department were likely corrupt. This and many other
decisions made during his time as Chief of Police led many to believe that he was in the pocket
of the powerful and influential Chicago Outfit. Speculation aside, he was undoubtedly forced
to make concessions to the Outfit to maintain the safety of the public.
William Hale Thompson- Ranked among the most unethical mayors in U.S. history,
Thompson was elected mayor of Chicago elected. Serving first from 1915-1923, then from
1927-1931. During the campaign for his third term, Thompson was heavily supported by the
Outfit to remove the anti-gang mayor William Dever.
Edward E. Denison - Representing Illinois in the House of Representatives, Denison was
believed to have made some less than ethical decisions in regards to the Chicago Outfit.
Involved with major banks from his time as a lawyer, he has access to both the elite of the
above and underground markets. He maintains a great knowledge of law, as well as holds
connections across the board.
Charles Fischetti - A notorious Outfit gangster. He was Al Capone’s cousin and rumored to
have been his Consigliere. As consigliere, Fischetti had great influence with Capone and was
integral in making key decisions for the gang. Fischetti ran the Vernon Country Club with his
brother. He worked for a long time as Capone’s bodyguard.
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<http://www.pbs.org/kenburns/prohibition/roots-of-prohibition/>.
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Think Inc., 09 Jan. 2012. Web. 25 Feb. 2016. <http://bigthink.com/delancey-place/politicalalliances-the-kkk-and-the-anti-saloon-league>.
"Chicago Outfit." American Mafia History. American Mafia History, 30 Oct. 2014. Web. 25 Feb.
2016. <http://americanmafiahistory.com/chicago-outfit/>.
"Bootlegging | American History." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica,
20 Dec. 2013. Web. 25 Feb. 2016. <http://www.britannica.com/topic/bootlegging>.
"Structure of a Mafia Crime Family." : The Chicago Syndicate. The Chicago Syndicate, 04 Feb.
2006. Web. 25 Feb. 2016. <http://www.thechicagosyndicate.com/2006/02/structure-ofmafia-crime-family.html>.
"Prohibition." History.com. A&E Television Networks, Jan. 2009. Web. 25 Feb. 2016.
<http://www.history.com/topics/prohibition>.
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