1) $20 Tournament Attendance Fee<br>2) CP Novice Training Day<br>3) Winter Carnival<br>4) North-Ams Update<br>5) Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays<br><br>1) $20 Tournament Fee<br><br>At the last business meeting of the year the club voted to reinstate the $20 tournament fee to be paid before attending each tournament. This was regular practice for the past two years and starting with Worlds this policy will again be applied. Please see CUSIDnet for relevant details regarding payment for upcoming tournaments. 
<br><br>2) CP Novice Training Day<br><br>We will be hosting a CP Novice Training Day on January 12th. Ian Freeman, the top speaker in North America and our CA for North Ams will be there along with Mike Powell, former national quarter-finalist, to give a seminar on debating in Canadian Parliamentary style. As well they will be able to answer any questions pertaining to debate in general. This is a perfect opportunity for 
anyone who is interested in joining debate and wasn&#39;t able to in the first semester. The day will also include at least two practice rounds judged by pros. It should be a fantastic day and we look forward to seeing you in January. 
<br><br>3) Winter Carnival<br><br>The application deadline has passed for Winter Carnival, thank you to everyone who applied. Currently we have 4 teams and 2 judges registered with one more team on a waiting list. Since we have over 14 people who have applied this unfortunately means that the TSC will have to cut some people. The TSC will meet once school begins again and make its decision which will be announced on CUSIDnet. If you aren&#39;t selected then we encourage you to sign up for other tournaments in the semester which you will be given priority for. 
<br><br>4) North-Ams Update<br><br>We are still looking for sponsorship so for everyone who agreed to help out, please complete your sponsorship applications ASAP. As well please approach local grocery stores regarding funding. All of this is greatly appreciated and contributes to making a successful tournament. Again, everyone who has received club money is expected to participate. 
<br><br>The contact information for all the tournament organization committee members will be posted shortly on CUSIDnet. Please contact the relevant person depending on what you would like to help out with. <br><br>5) Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
<br><br>Here&#39;s wishing a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and Happy Holidays to everyone in CUDS. We&#39;ll be back in January and make sure to keep checking CUSIDnet for important details. <br clear="all"><br><br>