As I mentioned in the previous meeting, there's going to be a sort of miniature convention at UCLA this Saturday, the 29, at the Neuroscience Building. It's the first large JSA event of the year, and is going to have all of the same stuff as Fall State (debates, thought talks, games, and more), so it's a good place to go to get a feel for the kind of things JSA does. It's completely free, and goes from 10 in the morning to 4 in the afternoon, with registration starting at 9. Sadly, my sister and I cannot attend due to a long-standing commitment (though I wish I could). However, other officers should be, and you should regardless. I highly recommend it. See you all next meeting!
Obligatory Humor:
"However, there are certain liberal agitators out there that would like you to believe that my administration isn't doing such a good job. Of course, these are people such as Howard Stern, Richard Clark, and the news."
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Falling States and Debates
Wazzup peoples! We voted on what our topic for the comedic debate next week would be. Here it is: Resolved, Dustin should cut his hair. Remember to contact me, my brother or Phillip if you will or even if you will not be going.
November 10 – 11
Marriott Hotel Los Angeles Airport
Registration fees are $96 per student and cover overnight hotel accommodations, admission to all convention activities, educational materials, exciting seminars, and recreational activities including a dance. Transportation and meals are not included in the registration fee. All rules for school field trips apply at Junior State conventions. The deadline for our registration to be at JSA headquarters is October 9th so I really need to know who is going. We will try to fundraise as much as we can so we don’t have to each pay the full price. Donations will really help. Even contact me if you feel the money might be a problem but you really want to go. We can try to work it out and no one else needs to know. Even if you are not going please let us now. Thanx a so much. :) ;p
much love,
Elise Jackson VP
November 10 – 11
Marriott Hotel Los Angeles Airport
Registration fees are $96 per student and cover overnight hotel accommodations, admission to all convention activities, educational materials, exciting seminars, and recreational activities including a dance. Transportation and meals are not included in the registration fee. All rules for school field trips apply at Junior State conventions. The deadline for our registration to be at JSA headquarters is October 9th so I really need to know who is going. We will try to fundraise as much as we can so we don’t have to each pay the full price. Donations will really help. Even contact me if you feel the money might be a problem but you really want to go. We can try to work it out and no one else needs to know. Even if you are not going please let us now. Thanx a so much. :) ;p
much love,
Elise Jackson VP
Saturday, September 15, 2007
President's Telegram to Da Men
Hello, everyone; this is your President.
I know that we have gotten a late start, and Fall State has snuck up on us, the registration deadline being October 9, two days after our Annual Garage Sale. The Garage Sale has traditionally been profitable, allowing us to fund multiple people to go to a convention, but there is very little time between the Garage Sale and the deadline, as noted. As such, please contact myself or Elise if you wish to go. I also wish to have some people debate at Fall State. Doing so is good practice for your speaking skills, a good way to broaden your horizons, and for both you and the club to gain notoriety among the future leaders of tomorrow. If you wish, I will have a list of the available topics for you to debate upon, with the topics ranging from whether Stephen Colbert is funnier than Jon Stewart to a new Iraqi government. I will try to have copies of the list, but there is no guarantee I will have them. Please contact Elise or myself if you wish to participate or simply have questions.
We currently have instituted a number of fundraisers, such as an ongoing recycling program, in which we wish for each member to try and bring one to two bottles or cans of some sort everyday of the week (which translates to seven to fourteen a meeting). This may seem like very little at five or ten cents per bottle/can, but if we can keep this up for an entire year, we could very easily raise enough money to fully fund multiple people to multiple conventions. We are also planning to send out letters to various local council members, such as Eric Garcetti, asking for monetary support for the "voters and politicians of tomorrow." This is to be brought up at the next meeting.
There are still cabinet positions available in JSA, and keep in mind that being part of the cabinet in a club with such nationwide recognition and respect such as JSA looks great on a college application, business interview, or just to brag about in general. I've found many of the positions to be somewhat redundant, and so I've consolidated them; there are currently only two definite positions open, those of Secretary of Debate and Secretary of Public Affairs. As I had said in the previous meeting, if you wish to hold a position in the cabinet, simply write some sort of message to me detailing what position you wish to hold, whether or not it currently exists, and why you feel you should hold it and would be the best person for the job. I will then use these to determine who will be a cabinet member. Keep in mind that these are usually appointed jobs, and you would normally have little to no say in whether or not you would receive them; this is a highly unorthodox tactic I am using. We do need these people soon, however, and if nothing is received before the next meeting, I may be forced to simply choose regardless. You will be expected to do your job, or you will receive no recommendation should you wish to seek it- no point in giving you credit if you don't do your job.
That's about all I have to say for now. I will try to keep everyone updated with more information as more information comes along. Despite the minimum day, lunch is not shortened, and we are still meeting in Ms. Tobenkin's room (rm. 316) at lunch on Tuesday, the 18 of September.
Until then,
Brennan Jackson (President)
I know that we have gotten a late start, and Fall State has snuck up on us, the registration deadline being October 9, two days after our Annual Garage Sale. The Garage Sale has traditionally been profitable, allowing us to fund multiple people to go to a convention, but there is very little time between the Garage Sale and the deadline, as noted. As such, please contact myself or Elise if you wish to go. I also wish to have some people debate at Fall State. Doing so is good practice for your speaking skills, a good way to broaden your horizons, and for both you and the club to gain notoriety among the future leaders of tomorrow. If you wish, I will have a list of the available topics for you to debate upon, with the topics ranging from whether Stephen Colbert is funnier than Jon Stewart to a new Iraqi government. I will try to have copies of the list, but there is no guarantee I will have them. Please contact Elise or myself if you wish to participate or simply have questions.
We currently have instituted a number of fundraisers, such as an ongoing recycling program, in which we wish for each member to try and bring one to two bottles or cans of some sort everyday of the week (which translates to seven to fourteen a meeting). This may seem like very little at five or ten cents per bottle/can, but if we can keep this up for an entire year, we could very easily raise enough money to fully fund multiple people to multiple conventions. We are also planning to send out letters to various local council members, such as Eric Garcetti, asking for monetary support for the "voters and politicians of tomorrow." This is to be brought up at the next meeting.
There are still cabinet positions available in JSA, and keep in mind that being part of the cabinet in a club with such nationwide recognition and respect such as JSA looks great on a college application, business interview, or just to brag about in general. I've found many of the positions to be somewhat redundant, and so I've consolidated them; there are currently only two definite positions open, those of Secretary of Debate and Secretary of Public Affairs. As I had said in the previous meeting, if you wish to hold a position in the cabinet, simply write some sort of message to me detailing what position you wish to hold, whether or not it currently exists, and why you feel you should hold it and would be the best person for the job. I will then use these to determine who will be a cabinet member. Keep in mind that these are usually appointed jobs, and you would normally have little to no say in whether or not you would receive them; this is a highly unorthodox tactic I am using. We do need these people soon, however, and if nothing is received before the next meeting, I may be forced to simply choose regardless. You will be expected to do your job, or you will receive no recommendation should you wish to seek it- no point in giving you credit if you don't do your job.
That's about all I have to say for now. I will try to keep everyone updated with more information as more information comes along. Despite the minimum day, lunch is not shortened, and we are still meeting in Ms. Tobenkin's room (rm. 316) at lunch on Tuesday, the 18 of September.
Until then,
Brennan Jackson (President)
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
JSA Track Apple
Welcome Back A TRACK (wow this is late)
JSA has begun again, and it looks like we are off to a good start! 17 people have managed to join us in the first meeting, and voting went underway immediately after the start of the meeting. For those who did not know we met, we are meeting in Ms. Tobenkin's room 316 on Tuesdays during lunch.
The new President for JSA is Brennan Jackson!
The new Vice-President for JSA is Elise Jackson!
The new Secretary for JSA is ME (Phillip Han)!
The new Treasurer for JSA is Alexandria Collins!
To Rajesh, Zoe, and Jasmin remember to make those Yard Sale Signs!!
The Yard Sale is on October 7 ,2007 so find some junk that you do not want and hand it over to Ms Brown if it is not too large.
See you at the next meeting!
-Jykinturah
JSA has begun again, and it looks like we are off to a good start! 17 people have managed to join us in the first meeting, and voting went underway immediately after the start of the meeting. For those who did not know we met, we are meeting in Ms. Tobenkin's room 316 on Tuesdays during lunch.
The new President for JSA is Brennan Jackson!
The new Vice-President for JSA is Elise Jackson!
The new Secretary for JSA is ME (Phillip Han)!
The new Treasurer for JSA is Alexandria Collins!
To Rajesh, Zoe, and Jasmin remember to make those Yard Sale Signs!!
The Yard Sale is on October 7 ,2007 so find some junk that you do not want and hand it over to Ms Brown if it is not too large.
See you at the next meeting!
-Jykinturah
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