From palmer at tabroom.com  Thu Jun 12 03:32:43 2014
From: palmer at tabroom.com (Chris Palmer)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2014 23:32:43 -0400
Subject: [Ndca-l] Test
Message-ID: <20140612033243.GE29786@azuen.net>



Tch

-Chris

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From palmer at azuen.net  Thu Jun 12 03:56:15 2014
From: palmer at azuen.net (Chris Palmer)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2014 23:56:15 -0400
Subject: [Ndca-l] Test
Message-ID: <20140612035615.GA31341@azuen.net>



Test2 for archives


From bogus@does.not.exist.com  Thu Jun 12 00:00:17 2014
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Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2014 04:00:17 -0000
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   2. Re: Niles North welcomes Brian Rubaie! ( Shunt? Jordan)
   3. Re: Niles North welcomes Brian Rubaie! (Jon Cruz)
   4. Re: Niles North welcomes Brian Rubaie! (Jenny Heidt)


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Message: 1
Date: Wed, 16 May 2012 20:58:53 -0400
From: Brian Manuel <clariondebate at gmail.com>
To: Katie Gjerpen <katie.gjerpen at gmail.com>
Cc: "scodah at d219.org" <scodah at d219.org>,
	"ndca-l at lists.debatecoaches.org" <ndca-l at lists.debatecoaches.org>,
	"brubaie at gmail.com" <brubaie at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Ndca-l] Niles North welcomes Brian Rubaie!
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Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"

Many congratulations go out to Mr Rubaie on such a fantastic appointment!
 You're my boy!  Also congratulations to Katie on a fine hire and a
tremendous start with the Niles North debate program!

Good luck to both of you it will be fun competing against y'all next year :)

Brian

On Wednesday, May 16, 2012, Katie Gjerpen wrote:

> Good evening,
>
> I would like to take a moment to share some more great news from the Niles
> Township District!
>
> I am very pleased to welcome Brian Rubaie to the Niles North debate
> program. In addition to joining us as an assistant coach, Brian will be
> joining Niles North HS full time as our newest staff member. Brian's record
> speaks for itself, and I could not be more excited to work with such a
> talented colleague as we look forward to year two of our program.
>
> Welcome Brian (and Melanie!) to the North Shore - District 219 is a
> wonderful community to be a part of.
>
> Best,
> Katie
>
>  Sent from my iPad
> _______________________________________________
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> Ndca-l at lists.debatecoaches.org <javascript:;>
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Director of Policy Debate
Stanford Debate Society
Stanford University
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Message: 2
Date: Wed, 16 May 2012 21:59:58 -0400
From: " Shunt? Jordan" <sjordan at paceacademy.org>
To: katie.gjerpen at gmail.com
Cc: scodah at d219.org, ndca-l at lists.debatecoaches.org, brubaie at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Ndca-l] Niles North welcomes Brian Rubaie!
Message-ID:
	<fc.000f76aa0060592c3b9aca006b386bf6.605936 at paceacademy.org>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"

Congrats Katie, Rubaie and the Niles North team! Awesome!

Shunta

Katie Gjerpen <katie.gjerpen at gmail.com> writes:
>Good evening,
>
>I would like to take a moment to share some more great news from the Niles Township District!
>
>I am very pleased to welcome Brian Rubaie to the Niles North debate program. In addition to joining us as an assistant coach, Brian will be joining Niles North HS full time as our newest staff member. Brian's record speaks for itself, and I could
>not be more excited to work with such a talented colleague as we look forward to year two of our program.
>
>Welcome Brian (and Melanie!) to the North Shore - District 219 is a wonderful community to be a part of.
>
>Best,
>Katie
>
> Sent from my iPad

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Message: 3
Date: Wed, 16 May 2012 22:07:13 -0400
From: Jon Cruz <joncruz1138 at gmail.com>
To: Brian Manuel <clariondebate at gmail.com>
Cc: "ndca-l at lists.debatecoaches.org" <ndca-l at lists.debatecoaches.org>,
	"brubaie at gmail.com" <brubaie at gmail.com>,	"scodah at d219.org"
	<scodah at d219.org>
Subject: Re: [Ndca-l] Niles North welcomes Brian Rubaie!
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	<CA+qGB9NpK-iD=sW95TSW6JuV2E8gLT6Sno_mzHiHYf-F+URL8w at mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"

Sorry to once again echo, but wow. Great hire! It's exciting to see a
program be reborn so quickly. Fantastic!

On Wed, May 16, 2012 at 8:58 PM, Brian Manuel <clariondebate at gmail.com>wrote:

> Many congratulations go out to Mr Rubaie on such a fantastic appointment!
>  You're my boy!  Also congratulations to Katie on a fine hire and a
> tremendous start with the Niles North debate pr
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   3. Re: Niles North welcomes Brian Rubaie! (Jon Cruz)
   4. Re: Niles North welcomes Brian Rubaie! (Jenny Heidt)


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Message: 1
Date: Wed, 16 May 2012 20:58:53 -0400
From: Brian Manuel <clariondebate at gmail.com>
To: Katie Gjerpen <katie.gjerpen at gmail.com>
Cc: "scodah at d219.org" <scodah at d219.org>,
	"ndca-l at lists.debatecoaches.org" <ndca-l at lists.debatecoaches.org>,
	"brubaie at gmail.com" <brubaie at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Ndca-l] Niles North welcomes Brian Rubaie!
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Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"

Many congratulations go out to Mr Rubaie on such a fantastic appointment!
 You're my boy!  Also congratulations to Katie on a fine hire and a
tremendous start with the Niles North debate program!

Good luck to both of you it will be fun competing against y'all next year :)

Brian

On Wednesday, May 16, 2012, Katie Gjerpen wrote:

> Good evening,
>
> I would like to take a moment to share some more great news from the Niles
> Township District!
>
> I am very pleased to welcome Brian Rubaie to the Niles North debate
> program. In addition to joining us as an assistant coach, Brian will be
> joining Niles North HS full time as our newest staff member. Brian's record
> speaks for itself, and I could not be more excited to work with such a
> talented colleague as we look forward to year two of our program.
>
> Welcome Brian (and Melanie!) to the North Shore - District 219 is a
> wonderful community to be a part of.
>
> Best,
> Katie
>
>  Sent from my iPad
> _______________________________________________
> Ndca-l mailing list
> Ndca-l at lists.debatecoaches.org <javascript:;>
> http://lists.debatecoaches.org/listinfo.cgi/ndca-l-debatecoaches.org
>


-- 
Brian J. Manuel
Director of Policy Debate
Stanford Debate Society
Stanford University
(c) 650.735.1455
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Date: Wed, 16 May 2012 21:59:58 -0400
From: " Shunt? Jordan" <sjordan at paceacademy.org>
To: katie.gjerpen at gmail.com
Cc: scodah at d219.org, ndca-l at lists.debatecoaches.org, brubaie at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Ndca-l] Niles North welcomes Brian Rubaie!
Message-ID:
	<fc.000f76aa0060592c3b9aca006b386bf6.605936 at paceacademy.org>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"

Congrats Katie, Rubaie and the Niles North team! Awesome!

Shunta

Katie Gjerpen <katie.gjerpen at gmail.com> writes:
>Good evening,
>
>I would like to take a moment to share some more great news from the Niles Township District!
>
>I am very pleased to welcome Brian Rubaie to the Niles North debate program. In addition to joining us as an assistant coach, Brian will be joining Niles North HS full time as our newest staff member. Brian's record speaks for itself, and I could
>not be more excited to work with such a talented colleague as we look forward to year two of our program.
>
>Welcome Brian (and Melanie!) to the North Shore - District 219 is a wonderful community to be a part of.
>
>Best,
>Katie
>
> Sent from my iPad

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Date: Wed, 16 May 2012 22:07:13 -0400
From: Jon Cruz <joncruz1138 at gmail.com>
To: Brian Manuel <clariondebate at gmail.com>
Cc: "ndca-l at lists.debatecoaches.org" <ndca-l at lists.debatecoaches.org>,
	"brubaie at gmail.com" <brubaie at gmail.com>,	"scodah at d219.org"
	<scodah at d219.org>
Subject: Re: [Ndca-l] Niles North welcomes Brian Rubaie!
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	<CA+qGB9NpK-iD=sW95TSW6JuV2E8gLT6Sno_mzHiHYf-F+URL8w at mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"

Sorry to once again echo, but wow. Great hire! It's exciting to see a
program be reborn so quickly. Fantastic!

On Wed, May 16, 2012 at 8:58 PM, Brian Manuel <clariondebate at gmail.com>wrote:

> Many congratulations go out to Mr Rubaie on such a fantastic appointment!
>  You're my boy!  Also congratulations to Katie on a fine hire and a
> tremendous start with the Niles North debate pr
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From palmer at tabroom.com  Wed Jun 25 16:50:08 2014
From: palmer at tabroom.com (Chris Palmer)
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 12:50:08 -0400
Subject: [Ndca-l] NDCA list restored
Message-ID: <20140625165008.GA18760@azuen.net>



Hi folks --

As some of you my have noticed, the NDCA listserv has been down for a while;
the previous host is having technical issues and there was some confusion
over billing.

I have moved the list over to the same host as Tabroom.com now so I can manage
it directly; it should be in better shape going forward.  If you've posted
something in the interim and would like to repost, feel free.

I have tried to keep everyone's settings for digest mode, etc intact, but if
you find something amiss you can change your subscription etc by going to

http://lists.debatecoaches.org 

best,
-Chris

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From maggiekb at gmail.com  Wed Jun 25 17:46:43 2014
From: maggiekb at gmail.com (Maggie Berthiaume)
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 13:46:43 -0400
Subject: [Ndca-l] Congressional Debate at the NDCA Championships
Message-ID: <CALR2UreZi-pdC3hz0EBSOPF_ywASkoS_PG48T6qr3inz1LfXTg@mail.gmail.com>

Dear Coaches,

Due to very low numbers the last few years in Congressional Debate at the
NDCA Championships, the NDCA Board is considering not offering it in 2015.
 If you have strong feelings abut this one way or the other, please email
me your thoughts, and I will compile them for the Board. We will take them
into consideration as we evaluate the issue.

We would be particularly interested in hearing from coaches whose teams did
not attend in previous years, but are intending to attend in 2015. If
you've sent Congressional Debaters in the past but are not planning to
return, we'd love to hear from you as well.

We will be scheduling a vote on the issue for Monday, July 7, so if you
want to give us input, please do so in the ten days or so.

Thank you,
Maggie Berthiaume
NDCA Board Member
Woodward Debate
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From palmer at tabroom.com  Wed Jun 25 18:32:41 2014
From: palmer at tabroom.com (Chris Palmer)
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 14:32:41 -0400
Subject: [Ndca-l] Job opening: Lexington Director of Debate
Message-ID: <20140625183241.GC21033@azuen.net>


I'm sure most of you have heard already, but on the chance that you haven't
we're still interviewing for a director of debate at LHS, as Ms Sanchez leaves
us for the shores of Lake Michigan.

Two important tidbits: there isn't an internal candidate (i'm not applying) and
I'm also intending to stick around.  So you'll have me in support in addition
to our other coaching resources.

We are not necessarily looking for someone with strong experience in all three
types of debate, or policy exclusively; if you're strong in one of the types
and are willing to learn the others, then that's fine.

The deal with MA certification is that you have to pass two tests, the MTEL
general teacher test (for basic literacy on concepts) and a subject specific
test in any of the social studies areas (anthro, psych, gov't, history, etc).
If you have a master's already then you're good; if not you then have five
years to start a master's program in education.

See below for official posting & contact info, or apply on the Lexington HS
website:

http://www.applitrack.com/lexingtonma/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=High+School+Teaching

Lexington Debate Opening

Lexington High School has an opening for the 2014-2015 school year for a Debate
Teacher and Director of Debate.

This is an incredibly unique opportunity for a teacher who is certified or
working towards certification in Massachusetts. 

The 125 student debate team is nationally competitive and currently competes in
policy, LD and public forum debate.  The director is responsible for teaching 5
debate classes.  Unlike many other programs there is no additional teaching
assignment, which provides ample time for planning tournaments.

In addition to teaching and traveling to tournaments the director is
responsible for overseeing assistant coaches, and coordinating local and
national tournament travel with them throughout the course of the year. 

Additionally, the director is responsible for managing 2 tournaments over the
course of the year: a small one-day tournament in November and the Lexington
Winter Invitational in January.

There is a tremendous amount of institutional and parental support at Lexington
High School. Approximately half of program budget is funded by Lexington Public
Schools.  The remainder is fundraised by parents and students.  Additionally,
the school provides a part-time administrative assistant to help with travel
and field trip paperwork, two non-debate teachers to assist with travel
responsibilities, a non-profit parent booster group that works tirelessly on
team activities and fundraisers and an incredibly supportive department head
and administration.

The Lexington program is amazing and this represents an outstanding opportunity
for the right candidate.   Additional questions about the position should be
directed to the Social Studies Department Head, Rob Collins at
rcollins at sch.ci.lexington.ma.us


-Chris

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From johnsonmegan at gmail.com  Wed Jun 25 19:24:06 2014
From: johnsonmegan at gmail.com (Megan Johnson)
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 14:24:06 -0500
Subject: [Ndca-l] Iowa City West Kanellis National Invitational
Message-ID: <CA+RoWNW2avCaRJ+=FRpPBPn3y4Jeo3F_wTCkOP=bA7wgZnGU6w@mail.gmail.com>

Iowa City West is excited to announce that we will be hosting the first
ever *Kanellis National Invitational* next year on *February 20-22*. This
tournament will be Policy Debate only - varsity will be a *finals qualifier
to the TOC*. We will also host a novice policy debate division. We hope you
will consider adding us to your calendars. Please let me know if you have
any questions.

We'll also be hosting our annual Great Midwestern Novice & JV Debate
Championships tournament this year on March 27-29.

Thanks,

*Megan Johnson*

*Iowa City West High School*

Social Studies Department

Director of Speech & Debate

President of the Iowa Forensic League



*Contact Information*

2901 Melrose Ave,
Iowa City, IA 52246

Email: j <johnson.megan at iccsd.k12.ia.us>ohnsonmegan at gmail.com

Cell: 712.540.9655

Fax: 319.688.1059
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From veronica at bostondebate.org  Wed Jun 25 21:30:08 2014
From: veronica at bostondebate.org (Veronica Switzer)
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 21:30:08 +0000
Subject: [Ndca-l] Boston Debate League hiring After-School Program Associate
Message-ID: <3f826011025c4593b4fb80bbb8f1134b@BLUPR07MB161.namprd07.prod.outlook.com>

The Boston Debate League seeks a dynamic and ambitious individual to serve as an After-School Program Associate to support a cohort of Boston Public Schools competing in the Boston Debate League.  This is an entry-level position and is a fantastic opportunity for an alumna/alumnus of an Urban Debate League who is passionate about transforming schools through the incredible activity of debate.

The After-School Program Associate will be responsible for and engaged in the following:


  *   Working with an After-School Program Manager to provide critical support to BPS debate coaches in building and maintaining large, robust debate teams in a conference of middle schools in Boston Public Schools.  This includes site visits, facilitation of debate practices when necessary, email and phone support, and coach development seminars.
  *   Aiding teacher-coaches in the creation of curriculum and recruitment materials.
  *   Collaborating with colleagues to develop innovative new approaches to engage more BPS students in debate.
  *   Organizing logistical support for BDL debate tournaments and sharing the responsibility of Tournament Director with other program staff.
  *   Providing necessary support for select championship and regional tournaments.
  *   Working with a small groups of students during the summer debate institute as necessary.

Qualifications for an ideal candidate:

*       Experience as a debater in an urban school environment or working with urban debaters.
*       Detail-oriented with a high degree of organizational and time management skills.
*       An outgoing and positive personality with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style.
*       A strong work ethic and a willingness to commit to a task(s) and follow-through.
*       High degree of initiative, discretion and maturity.
*       An enthusiasm for a fast-paced work environment within a growing non-profit organization and a willingness to contribute as needed to the growth of an organization.
*       A sense of humor.
*       Bachelor's degree required.
*       Salary and benefits competitive and commensurate with experience and skills.

To Apply:

Confidential inquiries, nominations, referrals, and/or resumes with a detailed cover letter outlining how skills and experience demonstrate an ability to meet the challenges and opportunities of this position, should be forwarded in Word or PDF format to:

Veronica Switzer
Talent Acquisition Manager
Boston Debate League
31 State Street, 10th Floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02109
careers at bostondebate.org<mailto:careers at bostondebate.org>

Electronic submission of materials is strongly preferred.

The Boston Debate League values having a diverse staff that reflects the experiences and backgrounds of the students and teachers it serves.

The Boston Debate League is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information about the Boston Debate League, please visit www.bostondebate.org<http://www.bostondebate.org>



Veronica Switzer
Talent Acquisition Manager
Boston Debate League
(617) 936-3378 (office)
(402) 578-8194 (cell)
www. bostondebate.org<http://www.bostondebate.org/>
Find out about careers with Boston Debate League here<http://www.bostondebate.org/about-us/new-job-opportunities/>.
Veronica's office hours: Mon 9:30-3:00pm; Tues 9:30-3:00pm; Thurs 9:30-1:00pm

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From Carol.Green at harker.org  Wed Jun 25 22:18:13 2014
From: Carol.Green at harker.org (Carol Green)
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 15:18:13 -0700
Subject: [Ndca-l] Congressional Debate at the NDCA Championships
In-Reply-To: <CALR2UreZi-pdC3hz0EBSOPF_ywASkoS_PG48T6qr3inz1LfXTg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CALR2UreZi-pdC3hz0EBSOPF_ywASkoS_PG48T6qr3inz1LfXTg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <3745FEF4-3E42-4CB7-BCBF-05B345CB00A9@harker.org>

I would like to see it return and would be thrilled to help promote it. My suggestion this year and I spoke with some Congress folks recently about it was to offer the same legislation as TOC (coordinate with Adam Jacobi) - it's hard for kids to prep for two big tournaments using different legislation.

Let me know if I can help!

Carol

Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 25, 2014, at 10:46 AM, "Maggie Berthiaume" <maggiekb at gmail.com<mailto:maggiekb at gmail.com>> wrote:

Dear Coaches,

Due to very low numbers the last few years in Congressional Debate at the NDCA Championships, the NDCA Board is considering not offering it in 2015.  If you have strong feelings abut this one way or the other, please email me your thoughts, and I will compile them for the Board. We will take them into consideration as we evaluate the issue.

We would be particularly interested in hearing from coaches whose teams did not attend in previous years, but are intending to attend in 2015. If you've sent Congressional Debaters in the past but are not planning to return, we'd love to hear from you as well.

We will be scheduling a vote on the issue for Monday, July 7, so if you want to give us input, please do so in the ten days or so.

Thank you,
Maggie Berthiaume
NDCA Board Member
Woodward Debate
_______________________________________________
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From lexy at thecollegepreparatoryschool.org  Thu Jun 26 03:16:38 2014
From: lexy at thecollegepreparatoryschool.org (Lexy Green)
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 20:16:38 -0700
Subject: [Ndca-l] Congressional Debate at the NDCA Championships
In-Reply-To: <3745FEF4-3E42-4CB7-BCBF-05B345CB00A9@harker.org>
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What about different legislation w/in the same topic areas?


On Wed, Jun 25, 2014 at 3:18 PM, Carol Green <Carol.Green at harker.org> wrote:

> I would like to see it return and would be thrilled to help promote it. My
> suggestion this year and I spoke with some Congress folks recently about it
> was to offer the same legislation as TOC (coordinate with Adam Jacobi) -
> it's hard for kids to prep for two big tournaments using different
> legislation.
>
> Let me know if I can help!
>
> Carol
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jun 25, 2014, at 10:46 AM, "Maggie Berthiaume" <maggiekb at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> Dear Coaches,
>
> Due to very low numbers the last few years in Congressional Debate at the
> NDCA Championships, the NDCA Board is considering not offering it in
> 2015.  If you have strong feelings abut this one way or the other, please
> email me your thoughts, and I will compile them for the Board. We will take
> them into consideration as we evaluate the issue.
>
> We would be particularly interested in hearing from coaches whose teams
> did not attend in previous years, but are intending to attend in 2015. If
> you've sent Congressional Debaters in the past but are not planning to
> return, we'd love to hear from you as well.
>
> We will be scheduling a vote on the issue for Monday, July 7, so if you
> want to give us input, please do so in the ten days or so.
>
> Thank you,
> Maggie Berthiaume
> NDCA Board Member
> Woodward Debate
>
> _______________________________________________
> National Debate Coaches Association
> ndca-l at debatecoaches.org
> http://www.debatecoaches.org
> http://lists.debatecoaches.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ndca-l
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> National Debate Coaches Association
> ndca-l at debatecoaches.org
> http://www.debatecoaches.org
> http://lists.debatecoaches.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ndca-l
>
>


-- 
Lexy Green '81
Director of Debate
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From Jane.Boyd at gcisd.net  Thu Jun 26 13:18:33 2014
From: Jane.Boyd at gcisd.net (Jane Boyd)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 13:18:33 +0000
Subject: [Ndca-l] Congress at NDCA
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I agree with Carol.  I think the same legislation should be used as the TOC or another major tournament.  The timing of NDCA and TOC makes it difficult for Congress uniquely.  Policy, PFD, and LD use the same topics as TOC.  Congress should as well.

Just my thoughts,

Jane Boyd

From leslynn at chicagodebateleague.org  Thu Jun 26 14:01:03 2014
From: leslynn at chicagodebateleague.org (Les Lynn)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 09:01:03 -0500
Subject: [Ndca-l] Job Open: Chicago Debate League Program Officer for
	Operations
Message-ID: <CAFmpN+Fu8L0VDwaFrXqcWm4tFw65TuUYXchkZJJCGDxTJh8D3A@mail.gmail.com>

Hi.

The Chicago Debate Commission Program Officer for Operations position is
open.

The job posting is attached.

Please pass this along to anyone you think might make a strong candidate to
administer debate tournaments and build competitive debate programs,
full-time, for the Chicago Debate League in 2014/15.

Thanks.

Les

-- 
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Chicago Debate Commission
200 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1040
Chicago, IL  60604
(o) 312-300-3442
(c) 312-848-2271
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From Carol.Green at harker.org  Thu Jun 26 15:49:36 2014
From: Carol.Green at harker.org (Carol Green)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 08:49:36 -0700
Subject: [Ndca-l] Congressional Debate at the NDCA Championships
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I think that could also work!

Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 25, 2014, at 8:23 PM, "Lexy Green" <lexy at thecollegepreparatoryschool.org<mailto:lexy at thecollegepreparatoryschool.org>> wrote:

What about different legislation w/in the same topic areas?


On Wed, Jun 25, 2014 at 3:18 PM, Carol Green <Carol.Green at harker.org<mailto:Carol.Green at harker.org>> wrote:
I would like to see it return and would be thrilled to help promote it. My suggestion this year and I spoke with some Congress folks recently about it was to offer the same legislation as TOC (coordinate with Adam Jacobi) - it's hard for kids to prep for two big tournaments using different legislation.

Let me know if I can help!

Carol

Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 25, 2014, at 10:46 AM, "Maggie Berthiaume" <maggiekb at gmail.com<mailto:maggiekb at gmail.com>> wrote:

Dear Coaches,

Due to very low numbers the last few years in Congressional Debate at the NDCA Championships, the NDCA Board is considering not offering it in 2015.  If you have strong feelings abut this one way or the other, please email me your thoughts, and I will compile them for the Board. We will take them into consideration as we evaluate the issue.

We would be particularly interested in hearing from coaches whose teams did not attend in previous years, but are intending to attend in 2015. If you've sent Congressional Debaters in the past but are not planning to return, we'd love to hear from you as well.

We will be scheduling a vote on the issue for Monday, July 7, so if you want to give us input, please do so in the ten days or so.

Thank you,
Maggie Berthiaume
NDCA Board Member
Woodward Debate
_______________________________________________
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ndca-l at debatecoaches.org<mailto:ndca-l at debatecoaches.org>
http://www.debatecoaches.org
http://lists.debatecoaches.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ndca-l

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--
Lexy Green '81
Director of Debate
College Prep, Oakland
_______________________________________________
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ndca-l at debatecoaches.org<mailto:ndca-l at debatecoaches.org>
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From firstpacific at att.net  Thu Jun 26 17:10:01 2014
From: firstpacific at att.net (Robb Gray)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 10:10:01 -0700
Subject: [Ndca-l] I agree - same topic -  Congress at NDCA
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I agree. The same topic should be used. Robb Gray
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From: ndca-l-bounces at lists.debatecoaches.org
[mailto:ndca-l-bounces at lists.debatecoaches.org] On Behalf Of Jane Boyd
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2014 6:19 AM
To: ndca-l at lists.debatecoaches.org
Subject: [Ndca-l] Congress at NDCA

I agree with Carol.  I think the same legislation should be used as the TOC
or another major tournament.  The timing of NDCA and TOC makes it difficult
for Congress uniquely.  Policy, PFD, and LD use the same topics as TOC.
Congress should as well.

Just my thoughts,

Jane Boyd
_______________________________________________
National Debate Coaches Association
ndca-l at debatecoaches.org
http://www.debatecoaches.org
http://lists.debatecoaches.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ndca-l


From ttate at glenbrook225.org  Thu Jun 26 17:32:57 2014
From: ttate at glenbrook225.org (Tara Tate)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 12:32:57 -0500
Subject: [Ndca-l] Congressional Debate at the NDCA Championships
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My only concern is whether this puts the kiddos not going to the TOC at a disadvantage.  They don't have the same opportunity to submit bills and get the authorship speeches.  I do understand that giving an authorship may not be that big of an advantage, but just a thought.

Does the TOC legislation come out soon enough that adequate research can be done for the NDCA?  I would especially be concerned of the timeline if it were the topic areas idea - the TOC legislation would have to come out soon enough to give NDCA participants time to write/submit bills, tab to then create and put out the docket and then to research.

Overall, I think this could work and would likely be favorable.  Those are just some of the initial drawbacks that came to mind.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 26, 2014, at 10:49 AM, Carol Green <Carol.Green at harker.org> wrote:
> 
> I think that could also work!
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jun 25, 2014, at 8:23 PM, "Lexy Green" <lexy at thecollegepreparatoryschool.org> wrote:
>> 
>> What about different legislation w/in the same topic areas?
>> 
>> 
>>> On Wed, Jun 25, 2014 at 3:18 PM, Carol Green <Carol.Green at harker.org> wrote:
>>> I would like to see it return and would be thrilled to help promote it. My suggestion this year and I spoke with some Congress folks recently about it was to offer the same legislation as TOC (coordinate with Adam Jacobi) - it's hard for kids to prep for two big tournaments using different legislation.
>>> 
>>> Let me know if I can help!
>>> 
>>> Carol
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>> On Jun 25, 2014, at 10:46 AM, "Maggie Berthiaume" <maggiekb at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Dear Coaches,
>>>> 
>>>> Due to very low numbers the last few years in Congressional Debate at the NDCA Championships, the NDCA Board is considering not offering it in 2015.  If you have strong feelings abut this one way or the other, please email me your thoughts, and I will compile them for the Board. We will take them into consideration as we evaluate the issue. 
>>>> 
>>>> We would be particularly interested in hearing from coaches whose teams did not attend in previous years, but are intending to attend in 2015. If you've sent Congressional Debaters in the past but are not planning to return, we'd love to hear from you as well.
>>>> 
>>>> We will be scheduling a vote on the issue for Monday, July 7, so if you want to give us input, please do so in the ten days or so.
>>>> 
>>>> Thank you,
>>>> Maggie Berthiaume
>>>> NDCA Board Member
>>>> Woodward Debate
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> National Debate Coaches Association
>>>> ndca-l at debatecoaches.org
>>>> http://www.debatecoaches.org
>>>> http://lists.debatecoaches.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ndca-l
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> National Debate Coaches Association
>>> ndca-l at debatecoaches.org
>>> http://www.debatecoaches.org
>>> http://lists.debatecoaches.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ndca-l
>>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -- 
>> Lexy Green '81
>> Director of Debate
>> College Prep, Oakland
>> _______________________________________________
>> National Debate Coaches Association
>> ndca-l at debatecoaches.org
>> http://www.debatecoaches.org
>> http://lists.debatecoaches.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ndca-l
> _______________________________________________
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From veronica at bostondebate.org  Thu Jun 26 21:02:33 2014
From: veronica at bostondebate.org (Veronica Switzer)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 21:02:33 +0000
Subject: [Ndca-l] Boston Debate League hiring Director of Development
Message-ID: <e9bf18a90d394eb489aa84ee9b2f24db@BLUPR07MB161.namprd07.prod.outlook.com>

Director of Development
Boston Debate League
The Boston Debate League seeks a visionary Director of Development (DoD) to create and implement a strategic development plan that will expand the BDL's external relationships and grow their financial resources to support ambitious programmatic expansion. This is a great opportunity to introduce the Boston community and beyond to the BDL's mission of school transformation and student empowerment.

Reporting directly to and working closely with the Executive Director (ED), the DoD will play a critical role in the growth of this organization. This person will set the vision for how the BDL builds and maintains relationships in the community with existing and new donors, volunteers, corporations, and others within Boston's education, public and private sectors. In addition, this individual will be a significant member of the senior leadership team, working closely with BDL staff and the Board of Directors.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated history of success in leading a team to achieve ambitious goals in fundraising or a fundraising campaign, and/or sales or sales-oriented roles, and will bring an understanding of and eagerness to developing partnerships in Boston. The DoD will be a thought partner to the ED in identifying and fostering key relationships in the BDL's engagement strategy and increasing public awareness and understanding of the value of debate in urban education and the role of the BDL in the Boston public schools through an effective marketing, communication, and public relations strategy.

The Director of Development position is full-time and will offer the opportunity to manage a team of three highly capable development professionals which include a Corporate Relations Manager, Grants Manager, and Volunteer Coordinator as well as some supervision of an Administrative Associate.

Opportunities and Challenges:
The Director of Development will be responsible for and engaged in the following opportunities and challenges:

Relationship Building and Stewardship:

*         Create the infrastructure to develop and steward strategic relationships with current and prospective donors and other stakeholders that support the BDL's mission.

*         Develop a volunteer to donor pipeline and supervise the Corporate Relations Manager and Volunteer Coordinator in the implementation of volunteer recruitment and stewardship.

*         Support the Corporate Relations Manager in the cultivation of sustainable relationships with corporations, associations, and other potential giving entities in Boston.

*         Identify key organizational and individual relationships for the Executive Director to develop and steward.

*         Cultivate a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization.



Fundraising:

*         Diversify the BDL revenue streams, particularly focusing on raising funds from individuals, foundations and corporate partners.

*         Develop and implement a strategic plan for external engagement, including financial reporting, prospect research, and donor/prospect record-keeping.

*         Supervise a full-time Grant Writer and help develop a grant application process and identify local and national grant opportunities in collaboration with the Grant Writer and the ED.

*         Engage with members of the BDL Board of Directors, current donors, allies, and stakeholders to cultivate lasting giving relationships and to identify new donor opportunities.

*         Develop and oversee multiple budgets, including grant budgets related to public and private foundations, as well as those for communication and marketing.

Communication, Marketing, and Public Relations:

*         Design and implement the strategy for communication and branding for the BDL, including the website, social media, public relations messages, and collateral materials to consistently present the BDL's mission.

*         Supervise an Administrative Associate who will assist in the implementation of communication strategy.

*         Pursue with rigor opportunities to promote the mission and programs of the BDL.

Senior Leadership and Strategic Vision:

*         Engage significantly in the strategic planning process in collaboration with the BDL staff and stakeholders to develop an ambitious 3-5 year strategic plan and serve as a leader in its implementation.

*         Participate as an active member of the senior leadership team, which includes the Director of After-School Programs, Director of Evidence-Based Argumentation, and Director of Operations and work closely with the Executive Director to guide and manage the growth and direction of the BDL.

*         Work with the Board of Directors to develop a strong culture of participation and engagement with the BDL stakeholders and advise on effective board governance regarding fundraising, organizational growth, and communication.

*         Prepare detailed reports of activity and progress toward goals for review by the ED and Board of Directors on a regular basis.

Qualifications for an Ideal Candidate:

*         7+ years of relevant experience in sales, fundraising, relationship management or business development.

*         An energetic and dedicated professional who has a proven record of achieving ambitious growth goals through excellent planning, marketing, and implementation skills.

*         A sophisticated relationship builder who can clearly communicate the mission of the BDL by demonstrating its values, achievements, activities, and potential.

*         A self-starter who uses an entrepreneurial approach to build and guide an external engagement plan and has the ability to reach out to a broader community to cultivate resources that support the mission of the BDL.

*         An effective manager who is responsible for both the big picture strategy as well as the hands on implementation of that strategy.

*         A demonstrated ability to work with both board members and volunteers to provide strong support and inspire them to productive action.

*         Exceptional interpersonal and superior written and oral presentation skills.

*         A strong work ethic and enthusiasm for a fast-paced work environment within a growing non-profit organization.

*         Demonstrated passion for urban education, education reform, and the success of young people within an urban education environment.

*         A sense of humor.

*         Strong preference for candidates familiar with the Boston philanthropic community.

*         Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.

*         Salary and benefits competitive and commensurate with experience and skills.
To Apply:
Confidential inquiries, nominations, referrals, and resumes with a detailed cover letter outlining how skills and experience demonstrate an ability to meet the challenges and opportunities of this position, should be forwarded in Word or PDF format to:

Veronica Switzer
Talent Manager
Boston Debate League
31 State Street, 10th Floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02109
veronica at bostondebate.org
617.936.3378 (office)
Electronic submission of materials is strongly preferred.

The Boston Debate League is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The BDL values having a diverse staff that reflects the experiences and backgrounds of the students and teachers it serves.

For more information about the Boston Debate League, please visit www.bostondebate.org

Veronica Switzer
Talent Manager
Boston Debate League
(617) 936-3378 (office)
(402) 578-8194 (cell)
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From katie.gjerpen at gmail.com  Mon Jun 30 16:13:36 2014
From: katie.gjerpen at gmail.com (Katie Gjerpen)
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 11:13:36 -0500
Subject: [Ndca-l] Niles Township Invitational
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Good morning,

The 5th annual Niles Township Invitational will be held on Friday,
September 12 - Sunday, September 14 at Niles North High School in Skokie,
IL. We are pleased that the tournament has once again been designated a *finals
bid* in policy debate to the Tournament of Champions. As in years past, we
will host an open policy debate division in addition to our free novice
workshop, run by Wayne Tang of Maine East and Tara Tate of Glenbrook South,
on Saturday, September 13. Our tournament is a great way to get your older
debaters to an early-season tournament while offering your novices a safe
and educational environment to get more acclimated with the activity. We
are looking forward to hosting you and your team in September. Feel free to
contact me directly with any questions.

Best,
Katie Gjerpen
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