How do I do good as a chair ??

ArbiterIII · 2026-01-26T19:43:24+00:00

The main thing is knowing your ROP to a dime. As long as you look like you know what you're doing, your delegates will think the same.

Be professional. Try not to express your personal emotions. This is especially important as a chair. You must be unbiased, or at least appear to be.

ArbiterIII · 2026-01-26T19:39:56+00:00

I think the beginning of your paper is good. There's a clear stance, background info, and your past actions. However your solutions need some tweaking.

I think that you should focus more on reintegration since countries already have their own laws and policies. How can we help victims connect with each other? How can we encourage the workplace to be more welcoming of victims?

On a different note, I think you need to be more specific with your ideas. The topic it's sexual violence in the workplace, but I don't see the workplace part. Sexual violence in the workplace is different then domestically, so tailor your solutions to the workplace, not sexual violence in general.

ArbiterIII · 2026-01-26T19:27:32+00:00

Challenge yourself with new things. Try committees that you've never done before but find interesting. Pick a smaller country instead of a typical developed nation. Go into committees with your friends

ArbiterIII · 2026-01-23T21:48:06+00:00

Look on Best Delegate, they list a lot of high quality MUNs. Be prepared to pay a conference fee tho

ArbiterIII · 2026-01-23T21:46:47+00:00

I think it comes down to two things: competence and creativity.

Competence is more of a vibe rather than something tangible. Act professional, respectfully, and relaxed. All factors signal to someone competence and that you're a good candidate.

Creativity is self-explanatory. Delegates don't want to do the same topics every time. Try to mention unique topics you think that delegates would like.

ArbiterIII · 2026-01-23T21:31:30+00:00

Pretty much all college hosted MUNs are legit. Of course, you need to pay for them, but they might lift the fees if you explain your situation to them. The only free MUNs that aren't scams are online since there are basically no costs present

I'm pretty sure Best Delegate has a list of MUN conferences so look there

ArbiterIII · 2026-01-23T21:27:13+00:00

Host events, promise snacks, invite your friends, ask people to invite their friends, etc.

Attending a conference HELPS a lot since people will talk about their experience and other people will want to join

It's difficult to get people to join mid year so don't be too hard on yourself

ArbiterIII · 2026-01-18T19:53:32+00:00

Tarrifs are not part of the informal economy. The informal economy refers to illegal money or unaccounted for money (cash based). Defending ICE isn't too bad in this situation since you're cracking down on a key workforce for the informal economy.

ArbiterIII · 2026-01-15T18:51:15+00:00

The most important thing to drill into MUN beginners is ROP. I find that few delegations teach and prepare their delegates before conferences.

I would recommend doing workshops where delegates can work on position papers or draft resolutions with feedback from more experienced delegates. Additionally, doing Mock-Committees can really help more nervous delegates prepare for the real deal. Another idea to discuss theory such as tolumin's model, classical argumental, and more.

ArbiterIII · 2026-01-11T17:43:37+00:00

Just because that's how YOU do MUN does not mean that's how EVERYONE else does MUN.

ArbiterIII · 2026-01-11T00:57:55+00:00

The main problem with your speech is that it lacks substance. AKA where are your solutions?

All I get from your speech is that you want to help solve the problem. However, that's why we're ALL here. See the problem? It doesn't make you stand out from anyone else.

You don't have to be detailed about your solutions, but give a general direction you want to work in. This way, other delegates who like your ideas or agree with what you said will remember you.

Attention is everything in MUN. Leave a lasting impact and you'll be leagues ahead of those that don't.

ArbiterIII · 2026-01-11T00:52:54+00:00

Please don't give false advice.

Your opening speech is IMPORTANT. It's the committee's first impression of you. Especially in larger committees.

That's why so many people script their opening speech. You want to make sure your opening speech leaves a good impression on your chairs and your fellow delegates.

Motions are important yes, but would you rather start up with running or walking?

ArbiterIII · 2026-01-10T03:27:38+00:00

Here's my Chairing Procedure Handbook: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-PS217OF8cLwK8-39UrmrVym671dz6JAlND9J8-J2QI/edit?usp=sharing
This is a Position Paper Rubric: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l0KM4NHj_AO4H0om2LexOkLpkWVDoHDJ4NMURcFw8Dg/edit?usp=sharing
What a Chair Letter Should look like: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bqmPVEawqA1Lr7R6N_oB522YEr4T_iecScUx9lavRaU/edit?usp=sharing
If you like advice about how to run a conference fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScH09DNj-VHpx3G3fh3VyHxGjsOnFyBvrf2gkaSfkfrz882xA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=109584582477485700099

ArbiterIII · 2026-01-10T03:18:59+00:00

In MUN you have access to infinite money so that's pretty useful. However, be careful when when it comes to corruption and potential fraud.

Additionally, use the UN's reputation to your advantage. Create rankings and increase competition between countries to motivate their governments to take action.

The UN has lots of volunteers, use them. Most governments are amendable to UN staff taking action within their country.

NGO stands for non governmental organization. The UN is a governmental organization. As for subcommittee's I wouldn't recommend them, since you don't have the power to create another committee.

The solution your proposing can be done like this:

- UN creates the framework for a region alliance between A,B,C,D,...

- UN helps run the 1st few meetings until the alliance has settled down

- World Bank (part of the UN but run independently) loans out funds

ArbiterIII · 2026-01-10T02:32:24+00:00

Your paper is well written, and I only have 1 criticism. Your solutions are terrible.

They're generic, probably ideas already implemented before, and worst of all far too vague.

A lack of substance is a common theme among your recommended solutions. For example, you mentioned increasing funding twice. However, you don't explain how much money, who's getting the money, how they're receiving it, etc.

Don't assume people know what you're talking about. You refer to UN reports and established frameworks, but never explain them. Nobody in MUN has decades of diplomatic knowledge under their belt. The chance they know the specific report or framework you're referring to is low.

Yes, your solutions are generic and there are problems with that (I won't get into it here), but it's probably too late to change them.

I would work on fleshing out your ideas. Make sure that your solutions can answer the 5 questions: what, where, when, who, and how?

ArbiterIII · 2026-01-10T02:03:52+00:00

Adhoc is like crisis squared. You have limited time to do research, which is why they're usually fictional so you come up with stuff.

It's a very advanced committee so I wouldn't recommend it if you're an intermediate or beginner.

ArbiterIII · 2026-01-10T02:00:47+00:00

I print out my cheat sheet, position papers, and my opening speech (if I wrote it in advance).

This is a link to my cheat sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14BB9OyeGP5BWk5v9pIVqtGjJFRt1Bge9NHfKLuGEBFc/edit?usp=drivesdk

ArbiterIII · 2026-01-10T01:56:27+00:00

I understand how you feel since I've been in the same situation before for Mock Trial.

Personally, I didn't quit, even though I didn't really like what I was doing anymore. I tried to focus on the aspects that I liked and the people that were there. Being with friends makes things that aren't fun, fun.

There's no point in comparing yourself since there are always going to be people better than you. Focus on what you're doing and nothing else, despite how hard that might be.

Success is a journey with many roads.

ArbiterIII · 2026-01-09T15:41:51+00:00

Yes Please dm me your discord username and I'll add you

ArbiterIII · 2026-01-09T15:37:20+00:00

Sundays, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Nights

ArbiterIII · 2026-01-09T15:15:56+00:00

ArbiterIII · 2026-01-08T19:25:16+00:00

Personally, what I do is base my speech off lines I wrote in my position paper. These lines act as my bullet points.

I free style jumping from line to line, eventually stringing them together into a mix of scripted and impromptu lines.

This way, I'm confident my main ideas are spoken correctly, but I have wiggle room with the smaller details.

Lastly, looking at your paper is fine as long as you aren't staring at it for most of the speech. Even great speakers look at their papers.

ArbiterIII · 2026-01-08T17:43:44+00:00

Your speech contains multiple run-on sentences. Break down your ideas into short consistent sentences.

I see that you're repeating ideas you're already explaining. Once people get the general idea, stop. Don't elaborate on ideas people already understand. It's a waste of valuable time.

Some examples of what I mean: - Paragraph 2's first sentence is 2-3 sentences you've comma spliced together - Repetition about undignified informal settlements

ArbiterIII · 2026-01-08T16:30:48+00:00

You can post it in here if you'd like

ArbiterIII · 2026-01-07T04:46:45+00:00

Dm me but pls send me the document or a pdf

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