Constructive Points   The official newsletter of the Carleton University Debating Society
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In this Issue:

• Nats Organizing Committee
• Results from the 2005 AGM

We are currently taking applications for positions on the CUSID 2006 National Championships Organizing Committee.  Although the tournament is in March, there is plenty to do, starting this summer.  The following leadership positions are available:

<>Fundraising Coordinator
Food Coordinator
Banquet Coordinator
Social Director (assisting Aaron Rodericks)
Volunteer Coordinator(s)
Equity Officers

We also need lots of people to help out, beyond these positions.  However, those on the organizing committee will have a direct say in how the tournament will be run.  If you are interested or have any questions at all, e-mail us at nationals@carletondebate.org.

On April 6, 2005, the sixth CUDS Annual General meeting took place.  At the meeting, the Society’s general membership elected a new executive, approved constitutional and by-law amendments and discussed policy initiatives for next year.

The Executive for 2005/2006 are as follows:

President – Benjamin Piper (president@carletondebate.org)
Vice President Administration – Jordan Charbonneau (vpadmin@carletondebate.org)
Vice President Communications – Dan Meester (vpcom@carletondebate.org)
Vice President Internal – Jessica Scorpio (vpi@carletondebate.org)
Vice President External – Wayne Chu (until August 31) (vpx@carletondebate.org)

Jordan Charbonneau and Jessica Scorpio were elected Xerxes Tournament Co-Directors, and Wayne Chu and Michael Powell were elected CUSID National Championships Tournament Co-Directors.  However, due to the resignation of Wayne Chu, Michael Powell will be the sole Tournament Director for Nationals.  The Novice Representative will be elected next fall.

In addition to elections, constitutional and by-law amendments took place.  These include a change in the Executive structure, the redefinition of a member, changes to voting privileges in Business Meetings, and conditions on any monetary awards received at external tournaments.  As well, a Team Selection Policy for those wishing to attend the World Championships in Dublin next January was approved.  See the Constitution and By-Law pages for more information.

Finally, graduating member and past-president, Andrew Christie, has been granted Honourary Membership with the Society.  We all would like to thank him for his contributions to the club over the years.

Summertime

This shall be the final newsletter for the Winter 2005 semester.  Updates will appear sporadically over the summertime as needed.  If you are interested in debating during the summer, please post your interest on our CUSIDnet forum.  For more information, visit http://www.carletondebate.org/cusidnet.

Otherwise, we wish you all good luck with the rest of your final exams and a relaxing summer.  See you in the fall!