Hello,
I'm sure you're curious about what's going on this weekend for the Auburn tournament. We are taking 16 students total, as this is a debate only tournament. There are no individual events or Congress.
We will be going to Auburn Senior High. A van from each school will be leaving at 1pm on Friday.
Jean Melious will be driving the following BHS students:
Alex
Nate
Julia
Katy
(Gordon and Mitsu on the return trip)
Diane Gerner will drive the following SHS students:
Rose
Conner
Will
Millie
Lee
I will drive the following SQHS/SHS students:
Oscar (pick up at 12:45pm)
Kylie (SHS students picked up at 1pm)
Hae Bin
Amy
Nicolle
We are staying overnight at the Auburn Guest House Inn: http://www.guesthouseintl.com/location-WA-Auburn.htm
Continental Breakfast is provided Saturday morning. Each student will need to bring food for Friday night and Saturday lunch/dinner. Cash is also permissible but keep in mind there may not be many food options at Auburn HS.
We will return late on Saturday, so please be prepared to pick up your student after 10PM.
Thank you,
Aly Hoover
Monday, November 30, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Debate Fundraising Letter for Fundbunch Site
Dear Friends and Family,
Thank you for taking a moment to learn about our 2009-2010 season. This year the Bellingham School District Debate Team will compete in seven tournaments, including the opportunity to compete at colleges and universities in Washington State. Last year one of our teams ranked second in state, and two students qualified for the national tournament. We continue to out-perform other debate programs despite our numbers and limited resources.
As debaters, we know this activity is an investment in our education. Debate is a powerful tool for developing critical thinking, research, reading, and writing skills. Our purpose is to discuss, and find solutions to, many of the issues facing the world today. Most valuable of all, my peers and I are inspired to become life long learners.
To accomplish the goals of the team, the debaters, Coach Aly, and our parents planned a long list of activities to raise funds. These include a garage sale, concession stand sales at basketball games, flash drive sales, and…this donation appeal letter.
The team decided to create a list of important people in our lives. I hope you don’t mind that I have included you. I am requesting that you sponsor me with a donation. It can be awkward to ask for support – even for a good cause like this – but a contribution from you can help us pay for transportation, judging fees, tournament accommodations, or research materials.
The confidence you express in us through your support will make a huge difference to me. I am extremely grateful for your contribution, and will do my best to make you proud.
A note from the coach:
I’m honored to return for a second year of coaching the Bellingham District Debate Team. These students are truly passionate about their activity, and it shows in the success we experienced last season. Due to the school district suffering financially, we have experienced several cuts in our funding. We hope you will consider supporting us so we can continue to keep students enthusiastic about learning.
I thought you might be interested in how your contribution might be used:
• $25 = one debater’s entry fee for a 2-day event • $50 = travel costs for one student at a local tournament • $100 = one judge’s fee for a two-day tournament • $600= sponsorship of one debater for the season
We appreciate any support you can offer. Thank you for your consideration.
Yours,
Coach Aly Hoover
(Tax ID# 91-600-1648 )
Thank you for taking a moment to learn about our 2009-2010 season. This year the Bellingham School District Debate Team will compete in seven tournaments, including the opportunity to compete at colleges and universities in Washington State. Last year one of our teams ranked second in state, and two students qualified for the national tournament. We continue to out-perform other debate programs despite our numbers and limited resources.
As debaters, we know this activity is an investment in our education. Debate is a powerful tool for developing critical thinking, research, reading, and writing skills. Our purpose is to discuss, and find solutions to, many of the issues facing the world today. Most valuable of all, my peers and I are inspired to become life long learners.
To accomplish the goals of the team, the debaters, Coach Aly, and our parents planned a long list of activities to raise funds. These include a garage sale, concession stand sales at basketball games, flash drive sales, and…this donation appeal letter.
The team decided to create a list of important people in our lives. I hope you don’t mind that I have included you. I am requesting that you sponsor me with a donation. It can be awkward to ask for support – even for a good cause like this – but a contribution from you can help us pay for transportation, judging fees, tournament accommodations, or research materials.
The confidence you express in us through your support will make a huge difference to me. I am extremely grateful for your contribution, and will do my best to make you proud.
A note from the coach:
I’m honored to return for a second year of coaching the Bellingham District Debate Team. These students are truly passionate about their activity, and it shows in the success we experienced last season. Due to the school district suffering financially, we have experienced several cuts in our funding. We hope you will consider supporting us so we can continue to keep students enthusiastic about learning.
I thought you might be interested in how your contribution might be used:
• $25 = one debater’s entry fee for a 2-day event • $50 = travel costs for one student at a local tournament • $100 = one judge’s fee for a two-day tournament • $600= sponsorship of one debater for the season
We appreciate any support you can offer. Thank you for your consideration.
Yours,
Coach Aly Hoover
(Tax ID# 91-600-1648 )
Friday, November 20, 2009
Fundraising on Tuesday
Hello readers,
Please be prepared on Tuesday to send out e-letters to request donations. We're getting into the holiday season quickly and it's the perfect time to ask for someone to sponsor you. Last year our biggest fundraiser was simply writing letters to family and friends to solicit donations. We hope it will be an even bigger success this year due to our financial need.
As we discussed in practice, Squalicum is currently out of funds to attend tournaments. BHS will also be short after Auburn. The flash disk card sales were disappointing, as it seems not many students participated. This means it is all the more important to send out the e-letters. Students who do not participate will not be able to attend tournaments, since these tournaments are of great cost to us. To put it in perspective, Whitman cost about $1,230. Auburn will cost around $700. Our first fundraiser of the year, the garage sale, netted $700.
On Wednesday this week I mentioned that you will need to identify 10 people that you can ask for donations. We will be using FundBunch, an online tool that allows people to donate online. People are also welcome to donate cash/checks if they are uncomfortable using the secured pay site. Please bring email addresses of people, since we will be creating a page for each student. You will then email family/friends to have them view your page and donate. We will go through each step together.
Thank you and please remember those addresses!
P.S. Tuesday's practice will be held in Sehome's library since they are using the lab for testing.
Please be prepared on Tuesday to send out e-letters to request donations. We're getting into the holiday season quickly and it's the perfect time to ask for someone to sponsor you. Last year our biggest fundraiser was simply writing letters to family and friends to solicit donations. We hope it will be an even bigger success this year due to our financial need.
As we discussed in practice, Squalicum is currently out of funds to attend tournaments. BHS will also be short after Auburn. The flash disk card sales were disappointing, as it seems not many students participated. This means it is all the more important to send out the e-letters. Students who do not participate will not be able to attend tournaments, since these tournaments are of great cost to us. To put it in perspective, Whitman cost about $1,230. Auburn will cost around $700. Our first fundraiser of the year, the garage sale, netted $700.
On Wednesday this week I mentioned that you will need to identify 10 people that you can ask for donations. We will be using FundBunch, an online tool that allows people to donate online. People are also welcome to donate cash/checks if they are uncomfortable using the secured pay site. Please bring email addresses of people, since we will be creating a page for each student. You will then email family/friends to have them view your page and donate. We will go through each step together.
Thank you and please remember those addresses!
P.S. Tuesday's practice will be held in Sehome's library since they are using the lab for testing.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
College Debate Opportunities
http://www.wcdebate.com/nwpolicy/index.htm
Follow the above link to learn more about debating policy in college. Remember how debate is educational...well, that means colleges offer lots of scholarship opportunities to join their team. The link has information about the four colleges in WA that have policy debate. Of course other universities/colleges in the state also offer debate, but different forms (i.e. parli at WWU).
Please note the email that went out tonight- from now on we'll be practicing at Sehome HS. Whatcom MS students have been reshuffled to BHS, so they are short on space for after school activities. We'll be able to use the same lab that we occupy on Wednesdays. See you at 3:15 at Sehome on Tuesday!
Follow the above link to learn more about debating policy in college. Remember how debate is educational...well, that means colleges offer lots of scholarship opportunities to join their team. The link has information about the four colleges in WA that have policy debate. Of course other universities/colleges in the state also offer debate, but different forms (i.e. parli at WWU).
Please note the email that went out tonight- from now on we'll be practicing at Sehome HS. Whatcom MS students have been reshuffled to BHS, so they are short on space for after school activities. We'll be able to use the same lab that we occupy on Wednesdays. See you at 3:15 at Sehome on Tuesday!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Washington Debate Coalition Invite
http://www.washingtondebate.org/tournaments/2009/rr-invitation.html
Above is a link for the Washington Debate Coalition Round Robin Tournament. If we weren't going to Auburn it might be a good option. However, if you have your own transportation and funding for this tournament, you might consider it for the scholarship opportunities.
Above is a link for the Washington Debate Coalition Round Robin Tournament. If we weren't going to Auburn it might be a good option. However, if you have your own transportation and funding for this tournament, you might consider it for the scholarship opportunities.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Agenda for 11/10
Hi Debaters,
The agenda for the week is as follows:
Tuesday- Individualized feedback from the tournament, rebuttal re-do
Wednesday- No practice
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Tuesday 11/17- Cut new Aff (novice policy, optional help from returners), 1AR strategy (LDers)
Wednesday 11/18- Capitalism Kritik debate (all policy), Rebuttal mini-debate (LDers)
Friday 11/20- practice tournament with Mt. Vernon
See you tomorrow!
The agenda for the week is as follows:
Tuesday- Individualized feedback from the tournament, rebuttal re-do
Wednesday- No practice
-----------------
Tuesday 11/17- Cut new Aff (novice policy, optional help from returners), 1AR strategy (LDers)
Wednesday 11/18- Capitalism Kritik debate (all policy), Rebuttal mini-debate (LDers)
Friday 11/20- practice tournament with Mt. Vernon
See you tomorrow!
Auburn Tournament Information
Hi All,
The Auburn Valley Invitational will be held Dec 4th-5th at Auburn Senior High School. I have spots for 20 people only, so sign up early with me. This is another Tournament of Champions bid, so you can expect a high-caliber competition.
We will depart 1pm from Sehome and BHS. Please check in with teachers beforehand to get missing work. Students absent on Dec 4th will not be allowed to attend. Qualifications for attending include: Attend regular practices 2x a week, shows evidence of fundraising, and pass a grade check. Attitude will also be a factor.
We will stay overnight in a hotel. Hotel information to follow later. Schedule is listed below:
Friday, December 4, 2009
Registration and Orientation 3:00 - 4:00 pm (Coaches & Judges in Library)
CX & LD Rd. 1 4:15 - 6:00 pm (LD double-flighted)
Stud. Cong. Session 1 4:15 - 6:45 pm
OLD Rd. 2 6:15 - 7:00 pm (single-flighted)
CX & NLD Rd. 2 6:15 - 8:00 pm
Stud. Cong. Session 2 7:00 - 9:30 pm
OLD Rd. 3 7:30 - 8:15 pm (single-flighted)
CX & NLD Rd. 3 8:30 - 10:00 pm
OLD Rd. 4 8:45 - 9:30 pm (single-flighted)
Saturday, December 5, 2009
OCX 4, OLD 5, PF 1 8:00 - 9:30 am
Stud. Cong. Session 3 8:30 - 11:00 am
NCX & NLD Rd. 4, PF 2 9:45 - 11:30 am
OCX 5, OLD 6, PF 3 11:45 - 1:30 pm (H/L within brackets)
Stud. Cong. Session 4 1:30 - 4:30 pm
NCX & NLD Rd. 5, OCX 6, PF 4 2:00 - 3:45 pm (H/L within brackets)
OLD Octafinals 2:00 - 3:30 pm (seeded, no squad constraints)
Open Debate Quarterfinals, PF 5 4:00 - 5:45 pm (seeded, no squad constraints)
Novice Debate & PF 6 6:00 - 7:45 pm (hidden semis)
Open Debate Semis
Debate Finals 8:00 - 9:45 pm (begin asap)
Awards 9:15 pm (Performing Arts Center)
The Auburn Valley Invitational will be held Dec 4th-5th at Auburn Senior High School. I have spots for 20 people only, so sign up early with me. This is another Tournament of Champions bid, so you can expect a high-caliber competition.
We will depart 1pm from Sehome and BHS. Please check in with teachers beforehand to get missing work. Students absent on Dec 4th will not be allowed to attend. Qualifications for attending include: Attend regular practices 2x a week, shows evidence of fundraising, and pass a grade check. Attitude will also be a factor.
We will stay overnight in a hotel. Hotel information to follow later. Schedule is listed below:
Friday, December 4, 2009
Registration and Orientation 3:00 - 4:00 pm (Coaches & Judges in Library)
CX & LD Rd. 1 4:15 - 6:00 pm (LD double-flighted)
Stud. Cong. Session 1 4:15 - 6:45 pm
OLD Rd. 2 6:15 - 7:00 pm (single-flighted)
CX & NLD Rd. 2 6:15 - 8:00 pm
Stud. Cong. Session 2 7:00 - 9:30 pm
OLD Rd. 3 7:30 - 8:15 pm (single-flighted)
CX & NLD Rd. 3 8:30 - 10:00 pm
OLD Rd. 4 8:45 - 9:30 pm (single-flighted)
Saturday, December 5, 2009
OCX 4, OLD 5, PF 1 8:00 - 9:30 am
Stud. Cong. Session 3 8:30 - 11:00 am
NCX & NLD Rd. 4, PF 2 9:45 - 11:30 am
OCX 5, OLD 6, PF 3 11:45 - 1:30 pm (H/L within brackets)
Stud. Cong. Session 4 1:30 - 4:30 pm
NCX & NLD Rd. 5, OCX 6, PF 4 2:00 - 3:45 pm (H/L within brackets)
OLD Octafinals 2:00 - 3:30 pm (seeded, no squad constraints)
Open Debate Quarterfinals, PF 5 4:00 - 5:45 pm (seeded, no squad constraints)
Novice Debate & PF 6 6:00 - 7:45 pm (hidden semis)
Open Debate Semis
Debate Finals 8:00 - 9:45 pm (begin asap)
Awards 9:15 pm (Performing Arts Center)
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Judging Debate
http://www.whitman.edu/rhetoric/hstourn/405judge1.htm
A good link for parents/guardians who want to learn how to judge debate. We can always use your help!
A good link for parents/guardians who want to learn how to judge debate. We can always use your help!
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