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Harvard Model Congress Registration Guide Harvard Model Congress Registration Guide February 24 - 27, 2022 Boston, MA 1 Contents President’s Welcome || 3 House of Representatives || 7 Senate || 9 Special Programs || 11 Schedule || 14 Scholarships || 17 Registration || 18 Harvard Model Congress is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit run entirely by Harvard students. HMC hosts five conferences on three continents, reaching over 3,500 students annually. The program is designed to give high school students an opportunity to learn about American government by directly portraying a member of American government in the Senate, House of Representatives, or one of our many Special Programs. Since its founding in 1986, HMC has been devoted to educating high school students through experiential learning. Now in its 37th year, this carefully-designed government simulation has grown into a program that not only teaches students about the procedures and policies of American government, but also inspires them to directly participate in its execution. We believe that the best way to excite students about civic participation is to immerse them in a realistic and comprehensive four-day simulation. 2 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENTS Dear Esteemed Faculty Advisors, On behalf of the Executive Board, it is our honor and pleasure to welcome you to the 37th session of Harvard Model Congress Boston! We are excitedly preparing to return to the Boston Sheraton for our 2022 conference, which is scheduled to take place in-person from February 24- 27th, 2022. Each year since our founding, Harvard Model Congress has remained committed to our educational mission and has striven to provide the most engaging and enriching experience possible for our delegates. The confer- ence pushes students to think critically about some of the most pressing challenges facing our world today and we are always amazed by the cre- ative, thoughtful, and well-informed solutions they develop. Although they come from a wide array of schools, backgrounds, and political beliefs, they are united by a passion for government and a desire to make the world a better place. In the face of the many issues we face today, it is incredibly important that young people are actively engaged in the political process. Our conference Katie O’Meara is a provides delegates with the opportunity to debate the issues facing our senior studying History of nation and to come together to solve them. It is our hope that students leave the conference with a deepened understanding of American democ- Science with a secondary racy and the challenges it faces. We hope that they will achieve a greater in Educational Studies. awareness of how change is made and will feel empowered to take part in this process. While our students certainly learn the skills one would expect a govern- ment simulation to teach – such as parliamentary procedure, bill writing, and debate – their growth at HMC extends far beyond these areas. We strive to promote political awareness, foster appreciation of different per- spectives, and teach debate and public speaking skills that will serve dele- gates throughout the rest of their lives. Above all, our purpose is to inspire young leaders to advocate for and create change on a local, national, and even global scale. Each year, we are impressed by the passion and drive demonstrated by the delegates who attend HMC, and we are thrilled that students and staff are all able to come together to learn how to be better citizens and better leaders. Although we are optimistic that we will be able to host an in person con- ference this year, we are conscious of the dynamic nature of the pandemic and remain fully committed to ensuring the health of all of our partici- pants and staff. Given the success of last year’s virtual conference, we are confident, if necessary, we will be able to deliver meaningful alternative Aidan Keenan is a programming remotely. In this scenario, we would fully refund school fees junior studying Social and prorate delegate fees to align with our virtual pricing schedule of $55 Studies with a secondary per delegate. in Computer Science. Nothing we do would be possible without the diligent effort of all those involved with the conference—thank you for supporting your students and making their attendance and success possible! We look forward to collab- orating with you and your delegates as you prepare for HMC Boston 2022, and we can’t wait to meet you in February for another educational and transformative experience. Warmly, Katie & Aidan 3 Who We Are Katie O’Meara | Co-President Aidan Keenan | Co-President Halle Clottey | Vice President Andrew Lascaleia | Speaker of the House Camryn Jones| President of the Riley Hoffman | Director of Michael Wallace | Business Harpreet Singh | Director of Senate Special Programs Manager Operations Raina Cohen | Faculty Liaison Ella Wesson | Director of Sophie Li | Chief of Staff Delaney Lyons | Director of Technology Mentoring Katelyn Turner | Director of Scholarships & Outreach 4 w LETTER FROM THE FACULTY LIAISON Dear Delegates and Faculty Advisors, I am thrilled to welcome you to the 37th session of Harvard Model Congress! We are delighted to have you join us in February for four days of debate as the delegates work together and debate in committee to formulate productive legislation. We are proud to promote civic engagement and leadership for the students as the young leaders of tomorrow. Since last February, the 2022 Executive Board and Staff has been preparing for this upcoming conference. This year, we will convene in the Sheraton Hotel in Boston from February 24th - 27th 2022 as Raina Cohen is a nearly 1,500 high school students and 150 Harvard undergraduates sophomore, most likely join together to debate the most pressing issues for not only the studying History and United States, but also the world. Literature It is my hope that through this year’s conference, students will garner the skills to have productive debate that moves the world forward. This registration guide includes information on the conference as a whole, including all three of our umbrella programs: the House of Representatives, Senate, and Special Programs. It also includes detailed information on the registration process and conference expectations. As always, please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns you might have. I am looking forward to helping however I can both before, during, and after the conference! Best Wishes, Raina Cohen [email protected] 5 Our Programming Committee Sessions At HMC, delegates participate in committee sessions, during which they draft legislation through cau- cuses and discuss, amend, and vote on bills. These sessions allow students to experience the excitement and frustration that accompany the legislative process of Capitol Hill. Each committee is chaired by at least two Harvard undergraduates. These students spend the summer writing issue briefings for the committee, and during the conference, they serve as substantive and procedural experts. The character and pace of each individual committee varies with the particular issues, staff, and students. Full Session Educational Seminars Novice Committees Following committee sessions, In response to their popularity in Our novice committees are designed the Speaker of the House and 2021 and to better educate and for students with less experience the President of the Senate call prepare delegates for the realities of while maintaining the rigor of fast- their respective chambers for the American political system, HMC paced, comprehensive government full sessions. Here, members of will continue to host educational stimulation. Novice committees Congress have the opportunity to seminars on topics related to the allow ample time for delegates to present, discuss, and vote upon structure of our democracy and learn and practice parliamentary legislation that was approved by the barriers to effective policymaking. procedure and to become more prior committee sessions. Delegates The topics and timing of these comfortable with public speaking in have the opportunity to debate seminars will be released closer to session. bills that have passed both in and the conference. outside of their own committees and are thus exposed to a broader range of issues. The final full session will provide an opportunity for delegates to participate in creative programming that differentiates the final day of the conference. 6 LETTER FROM THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE Dear Faculty and Delegates, Welcome to the United States House of Representatives! The House, the chamber closest to the people, is responsible for crafting legislation which governs all aspects of American life and society. As a Representative at Harvard Model Congress 2022, you will be responsible for embodying the diverse views of your constituents while balancing pressures from your party, third-party interests, and your own political compass. The House will feature twelve different committees covering a wide Andrew Lascaleia range of topics such as national security, climate change, and futur- is a senior studying istic technologies. Your committee chairs have worked hard to cre- ate one of the most challenging, engaging, and prescient legislative Government and agendas in recent memory. Economics. Come prepared to write intelligent legislation tackling some of the most pressing issues facing the US. Look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with others, both within and outside of your party, and to strike daring compromises that achieve lasting progress for society.
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