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The Privy Council of Queen Lili'uokalani of Hawai'i, 1891 The Privy Council of Queen Lili’uokalani of Hawai’i, 1891 MUNUC 33 ALOHA ‘OE by Queen Lili’uokalani of Hawai'i Haʻaheo e ka ua i nā pali Proudly swept the rain by the cliffs Ke nihi aʻela i ka nahele As it glided through the trees E hahai (uhai) ana paha i ka liko Still following ever the bud Pua ʻāhihi lehua o uka The ʻāhihi lehua of the vale Aloha ʻoe, aloha ʻoe Farewell to thee, farewell to thee E ke onaona noho i ka lipo Charming one who dwells in the shaded bowers One fond embrace, One fond embrace, A hoʻi aʻe au ‘Ere I depart Until we meet again Until we meet again ʻO ka haliʻa aloha i hiki mai Sweet memories come back to me Ke hone aʻe neii Bringing fresh remembrances Kuʻu manawa Of the past ʻO ʻoe nō kuʻu ipo aloha Dearest one, yes, you are mine own A loko e hana nei From you, true love shall never depart Maopopo kuʻu ʻike i ka nani I have seen and watched your loveliness Nā pua rose o Maunawili The sweet rose of Maunawili I laila hiaʻia nā manu And ‘tis there the birds of love dwell Mikiʻala i ka nani o ka liko And sip the honey from your lips Aloha ʻoe, aloha ʻoe Farewell to thee, farewell to thee E ke onaona noho i ka lipo Charming one who dwells in the shaded bowers One fond embrace, One fond embrace, A hoʻi aʻe au ‘Ere I depart Until we meet again Until we meet again For other Hawaiian or Hawaiian-inspired bangers, feel free to check out the Spotify playlist that we made for committee, linked here! 1 The Privy Council of Queen Lili’uokalani of Hawai’i, 1891 | MUNUC 33 TABLE OF CONTENTS ______________________________________________________ CHAIR LETTER………………………….…………….……………….……..…3 CRISIS DIRECTOR LETTER……………………………………………………..5 OVERVIEW OF PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE……………………………7 POWERS OF COMMITTEE…………………………………………………….9 STATEMENT ON RESPECT & SENSITIVITY………………………………….10 PRE-COMMITTEE HISTORY OF HAWAI’I…………………………………..12 GEOGRAPHY, TOPOGRAPHY, & GEOLOGY…………………………….16 SOCIAL STATE OF AFFAIRS, 1891………………………………………….19 LYDIA KAMEHAMEHA, A.K.A. QUEEN LILI’UOKALANI…………………23 HAWAI’I & THE REST OF THE WORLD………………………………………25 NAMES & POSITIONS……………………………………………………….27 DELEGATE BIOGRAPHIES…………………………………………………..28 2 The Privy Council of Queen Lili’uokalani of Hawai’i, 1891 | MUNUC 33 CHAIR LETTER ____________________________________________________ Aloha and welcome to beautiful Hawai’i, an island paradise, home of hula dancing and white-sand beaches, where trouble lurks just beyond the horizon… My name is Jordanna, and I am so excited to be your chair. I am a fourth-year, studying Political Science and Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations. Outside of academics, I chair a committee (Unification of Yemen, 1989) at ChoMUN, our Model UN conference for college students. I also serve as Editor-in-Chief of the Chicago Journal of Foreign Policy and conduct research on US- NATO relations. At MUNUC, I will be chairing in character as Queen Lili’uokalani, the head b–– in charge of the Hawaiian islands. Queen Lili’uokalani was a dedicated leader, and a staunch defender of her people and kingdom. As you will learn, she did everything in her power to resist American imperialism and preserve Hawaiian sovereignty. She also composed and performed music, including Aloha ‘Oe, a banger that has been covered by the likes of Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash. As chair, I hope to channel some of Queen Lili’uokalani's incredible character –– though, for your benefit, with less singing. Because this committee is a bit different, I think it is important to discuss its historical context. This committee takes a critical approach to American history; it examines our country’s complicated relationship with economic exploitation and imperialism. Even today, people are reluctant to acknowledge that the United States is an empire, and the stories of those subjugated by the United States are only now seeing the light of day. Through this committee, we hope to bring these stories to the forefront. As such, it bears reminding that delegates should not aid the United States in annexing or otherwise dominating Hawai’i. As Chair, I will look for spirited, high-level, and ultimately respectful debate. Speeches and directives should convey a strong understanding of the topic and should be creative and entertaining, when possible. Carter and I will reward delegates that have clear visions for the body and the Hawaiian Kingdom, and who can make these visions a compelling reality. We expect all of 3 The Privy Council of Queen Lili’uokalani of Hawai’i, 1891 | MUNUC 33 you to bring your best to each and every session. Model UN is a long game, and the delegate whose actions shape committee is the delegate who has been present and engaged for the entire weekend. The trajectory of this committee is heavily reliant on delegate action, so we are looking forward to seeing where you decide to take Hawai’i! å Again, I am so thrilled to be chairing this committee. We’re going to have an incredible weekend. Carter and I cannot wait to welcome you all to Hawai’i… Sincerely, Jordanna Yochai [email protected] 4 The Privy Council of Queen Lili’uokalani of Hawai’i, 1891 | MUNUC 33 LETTER FROM THE CRISIS DIRECTOR ____________________________________________________ Members of the Council, Aloha, and welcome to an inflection point for the Hawaiian islands: a time of change, of opportunity, and all too often, of heartbreak. Welcome, in other words, to the Council of Queen Lili’uokalani. My name is Carter and I’m thrilled to be your Crisis Director as you fend off the colonizers, strengthen the islands, and lead Hawai’i into her glorious future. A bit about myself: I’m a fourth-year in the College at the University of Chicago, studying Political Science and Environmental Studies. I originally hail from Louisville, Kentucky (pronounced Loo-a- vul)–– home of horse racing, fried chicken, and Muhammad Ali. Outside of coursework, I am the President of our competitive Model UN Team, and I am a Crisis Director for a committee (The Communist International, 1917-1965) at ChoMUN, our collegiate Model UN conference. This is my third year at MUNUC; last year, I served as the Chair for Barack Obama’s Presidential Campaign, 2008. I also work at UChicago’s Community Programs Accelerator as a consultant for nonprofits on Chicago’s South Side, and I spend my limited free time exploring this beautiful city and finding good food. Jordanna and I are beyond excited to be running this committee. In addition to her comments on the value of this committee in critically assessing American history, I’ll add that this committee is pertinent for many other reasons: it centers upon an under-discussed region, the Pacific Islands, and simulates a state with a female head of government. It also captures the world at a critical juncture, the turn of the century, where many of the practices and systems that we now take for granted came into existence. We hope that you will use this committee to explore and advance an optimistic and empowering outlook. A few notes on what I look for as an executive... First and foremost, respect is the name of the game. Overly aggressive tactics and generally poor-spirited actions will not be well received. That said, I trust you all to behave like adults! I hope to see energetic and constructive debate on the crises we present you with, as well as robust and creative backroom action on your part. Want to 5 The Privy Council of Queen Lili’uokalani of Hawai’i, 1891 | MUNUC 33 do well? Come prepared with plenty of research under your belt on your character, the committee topic, and the time period. Then, use notes and joint personal directives (JPDs) to prove to us that you have a firm grasp on the committee! Jordanna and I are thrilled to see how you all steer this committee, and we have full faith that you will do an admirable job. When things get challenging and you don’t think you can overcome the problems, just remember: “Ua mau ke ea o ka ʻāina i ka pono” –– the life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness. We’ll see you very soon! All the best, Carter Squires [email protected] 6 The Privy Council of Queen Lili’uokalani of Hawai’i, 1891 | MUNUC 33 OVERVIEW OF PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE ____________________________________________________ This is a continuous crisis committee and will be structured accordingly. If we decide to modify parliamentary procedure, we will let you know in advance and provide time to ask questions. Here is an outline of the points, motions, and orders that we will be accepting, as well as their precedence. Everything is listed for you below, most to least disruptive. While it is by no means necessary to memorize this, a good command of parliamentary procedure can help delegates pass motions and even speak more often in the front room. 1. Motion to Modify Debate: ○ Open, Adjourn, or Close Debate –– These are largely self-explanatory. ○ Suspend the Rules –– These are appropriate to introduce before breaks between sessions but, outside of that, occur infrequently. 2. Points: ○ Of Order –– These are used when delegates believe there is an error in parliamentary procedure or a lapse in decorum. These should be raised immediately after the infraction and may interrupt speeches. ○ Of Personal Privilege –– These are allowed to interrupt speeches. They are used for any non-committee-related personal discomforts. Typical requests include speaking volume, air conditioning, etc. ○ Of Inquiry –– These should not interrupt a speech. They are used to ask questions about the committee rules or information relevant to the topic at hand.
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