CU Debating: Volunteer opportunities abound!

CUDS * Constructive Points */ The official newsletter of the Carleton University Debating Society/ For Meeting Times: *http://www.carletondebate.org * ** *This e-mail is sent from an automated listserv. Do not reply to this address.* * In this Issue: * * Help out with the Yes! campaign * Dorchester Cup Help * University of Ottawa High School Tournament * Forum with Aileen Carroll *Help with the Yes! Campaign* On February 8 and 9, students will be asked in a referendum whether or not to grant the Debating Society a one dollar student levy. But we need help! Running a campaign takes a lot of time and effort, *so we need help from absolutely every club member in order to mount an effective campaign*. If you would like to help out, contact Padraic at *yes(a)carletondebate.org <mailto:yes@carletondebate.org>*. For more information, you can visit *http://www.carletondebate.org/yes*. The website will be up shortly. *Lord Dorchester Cup Help* On March 4-6, we will be holding the 2005 Lord Dorchester Cup, our annual intervarsity debating tournament. It's always a great time, but to put on a good show, we need people to be judges, runners, and help out with other logistical tasks. Over the course of the weekend, you'll be fed and have access to a great party. So, mark your calendars and if you would like to sign up to volunteer, contact *dorchester(a)carletondebate.org* <mailto:dorchester@carletondebate.org>. *University of Ottawa High School Tournament* This weekend (February 4-5), the University of Ottawa English Debating Society will be holding their high school tournament and they need help with judging. If you would like to judge, contact the tournament director, Meg Wilcox, at *englishdebatingsociety(a)yahoo.ca* <mailto:englishdebatingsociety@yahoo.ca>. <>*Open Panel Discussion with Aileen Carroll* <>/*The following is an invitation to an open discussion panel with Aileen Carrol, Minister of International Cooperation:*/ The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), in partnership with Carleton University's School of Journalism and Communication, is hosting a public forum on Tuesday, February 1, 2005, as part of International Development Week. Minister of International Cooperation Aileen Carroll will open a panel discussion on the topic "After the headlines: Canadian aid in the long term." Leading experts from academia, non-governmental organizations, and the media will provide their perspectives on the links between the Canadian response to the tsunami disaster and our commitment to long-term sustainable development as called for in the Millennium Development Goals. The panel will also discuss the links among poverty, vulnerability to disasters of human and of natural origin, and the role of the media. Speakers include: * Huguette Labelle, Chancellor of the University of Ottawa and former president of CIDA * Dr. Pierre Duplessis, Secretary General, Canadian Red Cross * Parker Mitchell, Co-CEO, Engineers Without Borders * Allan Thompson, Associate Professor, Carleton School of Journalism and Communication The forum is open to the public. Seating is limited and available on first come, first served basis. The audience will be invited to participate in a question and answer session with panelists. The forum will also feature exhibits by key aid organizations active in the tsunami relief effort. International Development Week is an annual opportunity for Canadians active in international development to share ideas and to raise public awareness of global development challenges. Visit CIDA's website <http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/idw> for more information on activities taking place during the week. *Date: Tuesday February 1, 2005* *Time: 6:00 p.m.--NGO exhibit area opens* *7:15-9 p.m.--Panel discussion* *Place: **Azrieli Theatre,* <http://www.carleton.ca/cu/campus/>* room 102 * *Carleton University* *1125 Colonel By Drive* *How to get there: OC Transpo buses to Carleton, Routes 4, 7. Driving: Parking available in P1. Click on the **Carleton University map* <http://www.carleton.ca/cu/campus/>* for more details.* For more information contact: Annick Hector, CIDA Communications Branch, at (819) 994-2206 or by e-mail at annick_hector(a)acdi-cida.gc.ca <mailto:annick_hector@acdi-cida.gc.ca>. <> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *For more information, click to http://www.carletondebate.org Discuss at http://www.carletondebate.org/cusidnet* <http://www.carletondebate.org/cusidnet>