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MINUTES of the CALIFORNIA HI6H SCHOOL SPEECH ASSOCIATION5.18. 91. ..San Jose Hyatt

I. The Meeting was called to order by President Stafford at 10.10 am. At the Roll Call, allmembers were present with the exception of Catherine Berman, Area OneCurriculumRepresentative and with the following sitting in procurancy: Sharon Prefontaine for ShirleyKeller-Firestone; Lexie Green for Sandra Bird.

II. Minutes. The Minutes of the previous Meeting were approved voce upon the Motion Stockton,2nd Smith.

III. Officers' Reports.A. Prestdent Jack Stafford.

1. Thanks were offered to all who worked at the State Tournament.2. A report on the Summer Speech Summit was given. Itwas emphasized that this will not

be a legislative conference, but rather an opportunity for speech educators fromthroughout Celttorrne to offer suggestions, comments, and concerns about Ute futuregoals and objectives of the California High School Speech Association. The followingagendawas presented:a. Date: August 15- 17b. Place: Fresnoc. Thursday, 8/15: Barbeque Social at Larry Smith's residence

.' d. Friday, 8/16:9.00 am - noon: general session--goals and objectives1.30 - 5.00 prn: committee meetings;.prepare preliminary reports on goals &

objectives _7.00 - ??: general session--committee preliminary reports presented

e. Saturday, 8/17:9.00 - noon: committee meetings to prepare final reports1.30 - 5.00 pm: final general session; committee final reports distributed to all

3. The Fall Meeting of CHSSA in Sacramento was previewed, with the following tentativeagendapresented from the Executive Council: .a. Friday breakfast or' etternoon sessions with legislators, Framework people (both

English/Language Arts and History/Social Studies), et a1 (eg. F. Alexander)b. Friday dinner with Honigc. Saturday morning CoachesWorkshopsd. Saturday afternoon CHSSAMeeting

There was some discussion ~ the feasibility of an afternoon meeting, with concernsvoiced about time limitations.

Motion Underwood, 2nd Macdonald. To accept the recommendations of the ExecutiveCouncil re the Fall Meeting Agenda.

Discussion followed.Bo1dway suggested thet non-speech educators be invited to the Saturday morningwor-kshops to provide tnstructton on integrating oral communication across thecurr1culum. Boldway also suggested that the CHSSACouncil cont1nue its legislative

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Motion Oliveras, 2nd Munsell. To Amend the ByLaws Appendix B, Section 3H so asto increase the number of awards such that: 8th -20th places shall receive 39awards, with team debate receiving 26 awards and Lincoln/Douglas receiving 13awards.

Passedvoce.

3. Allocation of the Debate "Floaters" was explained and the Worksheet distributed. Therewas discussion concerning the "fairness" of the allocation system.

Motion Boldway, 2nd Munsell. To accept the Committee Report on the allocation ofDebate "Floaters" for 1991- 1992.

Passedvoce (nays: Cardoza, Cummings)

Motion R. Schaefer, 2nd Munsell. To refer the allocation system to Committee.Passedvoce.

4. Oliveras distributed extra copies of the State Results.

The Meeting was recessed to 1.00 pm.The Meeting was reconvened at 1.15 pm with the arrival of a Quorum.

C. VicePresident Curriculum Cummings.1. Textbook reviews of two text have been completed and will be printed in the Fall

Bulletin.2. Instructional videotapes have been reviewed favorably, with scripts for both Original

Oratory and Expository outlined and written by the Curriculum Committee. Ron Riehland Larry Smith are featured in Original Oratory; Jim Harville and Gay Brasher arefeatured in Expository; the 1989 State Champion in Expository ("Velcro") was chosenfor inclusion in Expository.

3. Cummings shared information re the Wisconsin commitment to oral communicationeducation, and the Wisconsin curriculum guide was disp layed .

4. The needfor public support for oral communication education (from other than speechcoaches) was str·essed. Letters from former students andlv.i.p.'s were requested.

5. Cummings mentioned a computer telecommunications system called "CSUNet".6. Cummings urged attendance at both the Summer Speech Summit and the Sacramento

Dinner.7. Cummings announced the death of Larry Hagland.

D. Treasurer Smitrl.1.The State Tournament income/expense report was presented. (cf. attached)2. The check.ing account shows a balance of ~$6,OOO; savings account ~$600·; and

Certificate of Deposit ~$5 ,000.

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Motion Cardoza, 2nd Jones: To Table until September.Passed 17-7.

VI. Unfinished Business.A. Lincoln/Douglas Topics.

Motion Munsell, 2nd Smith: That no more than 15 minutes of discussion be allottedto each topic, after which a vote shall be taken.

Passedvoce.

The Committee presented a list of 8 Resolutions. The following Motions were offered in quicksuccession and duly seconded.

Motion to delete # 4: accepted Y.QQftMotion to delete #3: defeated voceMotion to delete #2: defeated voceMotion to delete # 1: accepted voceMotion to delete #6: defeated voceMotion to delete #7: accepted voce

Motion Pretontsne, 2nd R. Schaefer: To change "should" to "ought to" in allappropriate places.

Defeated voce.

Motion Munsell, 2nd Macdonald: To accept #2 as written.Passed voce.

Motion Fernandes, 2nd Munsell: To accept #3 as written.Passedvoce.

Motion Fernandes, 2nd Munsell: To accept #5 as written.Passed voce.

Motion Prefontane, 2nd rtunsell: In #6, to replace "representive" with"democratic".

Defeated voce.

Motion Eichmann, 2nd Munsell: In #6, to change to "limitations in the number ofterms served by elected officials".

Passed voce.

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A:.endHot ion orSubstitute motion NO YES YES YES ~IAJ•

I move to amend the amendment bysubstituting ":lov. 29" for "Sov. 2"' ••Amend Ar.le~dr.lent NO YES YES NO HAJ.

Refer to Cor.~ittee 1\0 rES YES YES HAJ.

I move to postpone the motion untilour netx meeting.

Po stpone to aDefinite Ti.r.le 1'0 YES YES YES !'lAJ.

I move the previous question.I move to limit debate to twenty minut~s.

Previous QuestionLimit Debate

1\0 NO

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I move to lay the motion on the table.

YES

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~y on 7able 1'0 YES NO NO ~IAJ.

I call for the orders of the day,PRI\'ILECE:J ~OTIO~S"Orders of the Dayhefer to the aGenda 1:0YES NO NO

YESI'ays to amend: by adding, by inserting,by striking out, by substituting, or bystriking out and inserting. Substitute~otion replaces main motion if passed.

I move to amend the motion by substit\ltir."Sat., Nov. 22" for "Fri., Nov. 7."I move the substitute motion "that OUTclub sponsor a costume dance on the22nd of November."

I move that we refer the motion to acommittee of five appointed by thepresident to make recommendations atour next meeting.

i 0~estion of Privilege CliAIR I rise to a question of privileceYES 1'0 NO NO

YESPertains only to words included in anamendment on the floor.

I! HAJ. I move we have a ten minute recess.Recess YES NO YES

~Iaybe assigned to a standing committee orto a committee to ~e appointed or electedwith instructions to investigate,reco~~end or take action,

YES Purpose is to delay action to somespecific time.

Adjourn YES 1'0 1'0 ~AJ,

NOYES

Apply to main motions (except when othersare specified. Purpose is to stop debateand force a vote or to limit debate.

I move ~e adiourn.

1. SubSidiary ~c:icns c~ance i~ so~e way the cain ~otion. n~r have precedence in the order in ~hich they are listed.The furtl:C'r' ~c~;. tt.e l i s t , t!le h inne r the pr ior i t y ,

2. Yes, if po s i t i ve , :;cl:a:.i· ..e vote ca nno t lie r cc ons i c c r cc ,

J. ~!ot.ionto reter to a co:.mittee can be reconsidered on ly before ccrnm i t t cc has bef,un its vork,4. Privilcged ::-.c:ionshave precedence over main mo t i.ons and all subsidiary motions. The further dovn the 1ist, the hiGher

the priori tj·.

5. Hay interrupt in an emergency. Privileced when other business is before the housei otherwise, treat as a r.~in motion.

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NOPurpose is to postpone for more prcssingbusiness until later in the meetin& oruntil next meeting.

NO De~and conforning to aGenda

NOPurpose is to bring up an urgent matter onrights of menbers, i.e., noise, leaveroom, hear speaker'.etc.

NO Internission as for meals, countingballots, etc.Purpose is to tcrninate the m~etj!e

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NAIN ~IOTIOli 1>0 I ~ove that our club sponsor a dance onFriday, Nove~ber 7.YES YES YES HAJ. YES Introduces business or states a

proposal for r,TOUpaction.-S·~·B~-;~·I-;Rrl

~:OTIOllSPostponeIndefinitely

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Amend Mot ion orSubstitute motion NO

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Used to test the strenGth of the r.~in~otion. If the motion carries, the mainClotion is lost.

I move the motion be postponedindefinitely

I move to amend the motion by substitutir"Sa t , , Nov. 22" for "Fri .• Nov. 7.'·I move the substitute motion "that ourclub sponsor a costume dance on the22nd of November."

Amend Ar.lendr.lent NOI move to ~end the amendment bysubstituting "Nov. 29" for "Sov. 2"'•.YES YES NO M.U.

YES

Ways to amend: by adding, by inserting,by strikin& out, by substituting, or bystriking out and inserting. SubstituteMotion replaces main motion if passed.

Refer to Cor.~ittee 1\0

I move to postpone the motion untilour netx ~eeting.

Postpone to aDefini te Tine NO

I move the previous question.I move to limit debate to twenty minutes.

Previous QuestionLir:it Debate

1\0NO

move to lay the motion on the table.~y on Table NO

I call for the orders of the day.PRI\'rLEGE~ ~OTIO~S"Orders of the Dayherer to the acenda

YES

rise to a question of privilecei Question of Privilege YES

I move we have a ten minute recess.·1 Recess

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YESYESYF.S

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NO

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YES Pertains only to words included in anamendment on the floor.

I move that we refer the motion to acommittee of five appointed hy thepresident to make recommendations atour next ~eeting.

Adjout"n ~ove ~e adjourn.YES 1>0 NO

~Iay be assigned to a standing corem t t ee orto a coonittee to ue appointed or electedwith instructions to investigate,reco~~end or take action.

YES Purpose is to delay action to somespecific time.

NOYES

Apply to main motions (except ~hen othersare specified. Purpose is to stop debateand force a vote or to li~it dehate.Purpose is to postpone for more pressingbusiness until later in the meeting oruntil next meeting.

NO De~and conforninG to acenda

NOPurpose is to bring up an urgent matter onrights of members, i.e., noise~ leaveroom, hear speaker. etc.

NO Internission as for meals, countingballots, etc.

NO Purpose is to terMin~te the m~etj!e

1. Subsidiary ~c:icns c~ance i~ so~e ~ay the cain motion. n\!y have precedence in the order in ~hic~ they are listed.The f'urtl:C'!" cc__~. th'! list , t!le hinher the priori t y ,

Z. Yes, if pcs i t ive • :;el;a:ivevote cannot liereconsidered.3. ~!o:ion to rcier to a co-mi t t ce can be reconsidered only lIefore ccmm i t t.cchas beGun its vork,4. Privileged cc t ions have precedence over main no t tons a~d all subsidiary motions. The further dovn the list, the hiGher

the prioritj·.5. Hay interrupt in an e~ereency. Privileced when other business is before the house; otherwise, treat as a r.~in motion.

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ROUND64-ENTRY STATE DEBATE FO~T

UNDEFEATEDS 1-DOWN OUT'-----'

ROOMS/JUDGES NEEDED<Team and L-O)32 32 0 48/144

2 16 32 16 48/144

3 8 24 16 36/108

4 4 16 12 24/72

5 2 10 8 15/45

6 1 ~ 5 9127

7 1 (bye) 3 3 5/15

----------------------Sudden Death starts here-------------------------8 2 2 3/15 (5 judges per room)

9 2/14 (7 judges per room)

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1. After Round 1 undefeated teams or individuals are paired against undefeated teams orindividuals.

2. The only bye in the tournament shall occur in Round 7; it will go to the remaining undefeatedentry.

3. Sudden death shall begin with the semifinal round.

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disadvantages presented by the negative.'--

2. The negative team should win the round If they prove that theaffirmative team's plan is not topical 1lI if the disadvantagesoutweigh the advantages.

Regardless of the model used to judge the debate, please allow thedebaters to resolve the issues themselves. The decision should bebased on what the debaters say in the round)not on the judge's personalfeelings or opinions.

Section XI S~ k. t. H;n •• a:zf n

Delete the words "each of t~ five specific voting issues"Add the words the round after the word "lost"Place a period after the word round

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Proposed Change in Extemporaneous Speaking Rules

p. 41 Section VII, E, 3

Should be changed to read:

Preparation must be made without consultation with coaches or otherpersons. Permission is given to use books, magazines, and newspapers orphotocopies of same. Perviously prepared speeches, outlines, annotationsor abstracts are not permitted. UnderlirJing or niglllignting inmaterials will be allowed if done !~?only one color on esa:article or copy No electrical retrieval device may be usedViolation of this rule shall result in disqualification. Ther preparationroom shall be proctored at all times to enforce these rules.

Note: The above addition concerning underlining and highlighting willallow the same files to be used for National and State Extemp preparation.

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State SpeechTournamentWin/Entry Results for 1988-1990

TEAM DEBATEArea 1 1988 1989 1990 Totals Av.Wins Allocation of Floating Entrl85 <c>:

(W1ns/Entrles) -- -_._. Per EntryGGSA 3116 2516 1316 69118 3.83 2CFL 14/6 26/6 18/6 58/18 .3.22 2

Area 2sac fL 6/3 2/3 5/3 13/9 1.44Yfl 7/3 8/4 14/3 29/10 2.90 2SVFL 9/5 10/5 13/5 32/15 2.13 1

Area 3Mar Mnt 0/0 010 0/0 0/0 0.00WestBay 0/0 2/2 6/3 8/5 1.60SFVFL 16/12 316 8/6 27/24 1.12SCDl 0/\ 816 114 9/11 0.81

Area 4CItrus 012 4/3 8/4 12/9 1.33Oronge 4/6 3/4 0/4 7/14 0.50SDIVSl 9/5 8/5 12/4 29/14 2.07

LINCOLN-DOUGLAS DEBATEArea--i-t988--+98-9--1999 Totals Av.Wins- '-.-/".-

(Wins/Entries) Per EntryGGSA 21/6 9/6 10/6 40/18 2.22CFL 10/6 12/6 916 31/18 1.72

Area 2Sac Fl 1/3 0/3 3/3 4/9 0.44YFL 14/4 14/4 12/4 40/12 3.33 2SVFL 18/5 23/5 16/4 57/14 4.07 2

Area 3Mar Mnt 7/3 713 7/3 21/9 2.33WestBay 312 12/4 13/4 28/10 2.80SFVFl 9/4 412 7/3 20/9 2.22SCDL 5/4 8/4 7/4 20/12 1.67

Area 4Citrus 3/3 3/3 3/3 9/9 1.00Orange 5/5 5/5 8/5 18/15 1.20SDIVSL 3/4 4/4 5/4 12/12 1.00

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G. Food allocation 1n judg1ng houses.1. Oliveras requested a "substantial" increase In allocations for food supplies in the

jUd(Jlng houses and taOulatlon room of the State Tournament.

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Motion Oliveras. 2nd Eichmann: To approve the request.

Motion to Amend., Cardoza, 2nd Eichmann: To stipulate $1 ,300 as the allocation.Passed20- 1.

Main Motion as Amended:Passed20- 1.

H. Cummings.1. Cummings announcedthat he will suggest Oratorical Interpretation as a State

Tournament event for frosh/soph only.2. Cummings suggestedthat the posslbHity of sponsor1ng two State Tournaments be an

item for discussion at the Summer Conference.3. Cummings suggestedthat CHSSt\dues be raised to moluos a subscription to The Speech

Communication Teacher, a periodical of activities, ideas, and strategies for theclassroom.

I. Lincoln-Douglas Topic-selection-15r-ocas-s:-----~------- -------1. It was announcedthat this process will be an item for the Spring Meeting agenda.

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The Meeting was adjourned at 3:04 pm.

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"Which one better prepares me for externp prep. crayons or fingerpaints ?"

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VII. New Business.A. Declarations of candidacy.

1. VlcePresident curr-tcufurn -- Don Cummings2. VicePresident Activities -- Sandra Oliveras3. President -- Jack Stafford

B. Individual Events/Congress Qual1f1ers.1. On behalf of Chris Wardner, Director of Forens1cs for P1newoodHS, Keller-Firestone

submitted a proposal to changethe method ofallocating Qualifiers 1n Ind1v1dualEvents/Congress. The proposal wos tebled until the Spring Meeting, ot which time Mr.Wardner will be invited to speak on behalf of his proposal.

C. SpontaneousArgumentation (SPAR).1. On behalf of a coachof her League, Keller-F1restone submttteo a proposal for the

addition of SPARto the State Tournament.

MoUon Macdonald, 2nd Wnkins; To discuss this proposal at the Spring Meeting.Passed J 4-12.

D. Speak1ngPositions at the State Tournament.1. WilIdns subm1tted a proposal to revise the method of selecting sp~~~e~~~1t10n 1nboth

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Motion Wflklns, 2nd Eichmann: To adopt the proposal.Passedvoce.

E. Extemporaneous Rules.t. Boldway submitted a proposal to revise the rules ~ extemp. prep. material J allowing

highlighting or underlining in one color only on each article or copy so marked, andforbidding the use of electrical retrieval devices.

Motion Boldway, 2nd Eichmann: To adopt the proposal.Passed Y.Q!:&(nay, Cummings)

F. Debate Qualifiers.1. On behalf of her League, J. Schaefer proposed that debaters not be allowed to double-

qualify for the State Tournament.

Motion J. Schaefer J 2nd cardoza: 10 adopt the pr oposel.Defeated 3-24.

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5. oeoete. 50ldway (5-565)1. ~ allocation of 8 "floatlng entries". The rationale for the proposal was explained: to

encouragedebatethrough-out the State and to reward excellence. The report of theDebateCommittee was distributed.

Motion Munsell, 2nd Keller-Firestone: To adopt the DebateCommittee Report.

Discussion followed. The ebenconmentof the grid system for ellooetton ofQualifiers was explained as consistent with the desire to encourage "weak" leaguesto increase debateparticipation. It was suggestedthat the assumption that debateis declining becauseof low allocations has not been proved. It was also suggestedthat the assumption that debate is decl1ning becauseit is not encouragedin certainareas has not been proved.

It was suggestedthat the VlcePresident Activities should be responsiblefor all record-keeping necessitated by this Report.

Passed23- 5.

2. ~ debate rules for judges/judges' instructions. Vettel offered an overview of the"-~proposed changes: In response to an "incursion" of CEDA-tf'ained-debators-as-ttldges--and---

coaches,the porposed Changesprovide a flexibility in judging models, ego allowing for ~elther "stock issues" or poucv-meker" models.

Boldway explained the rationale of the proposed changes:Criteria would beclarified and thereby debatewould becomemore "enjoyable" for those involved. Thecurrent "Appendix C" criteria deals solely with "stock issues" paradigms and should berevised to allow for greater judging flexibility.

Discussion followed. It was requested that there by clarification te. wh1chspeaker delivers which cross-examination. It was requested that judges by instructedto indicate the reasons for their decisions.

The Meeting was recessedat 11:50 am until 1:00 pm.The Meeting was reconvened at 1:22 pm.

Motion Underwood, 2nd Berman: To accept the DebateCommittee Report re rules forjudges/judges' instructions (proposed changesto CHSSAConstitution. Appendix e).

rtottonto Amend Munsell. 2nd Stockton: To remove "encourage" from Section XI.Passed~.

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D. V1cePres1dentCurriculum cummmes (A-400)1, SCA Convention.

a. Although seA is dominated by colleges/uniVersities, excellent programs forsecondary school educators were offered. ego workshops on "storytelling". "honorscommunication for 9th grade". 'vccetionet speech tremtne".

b. The Legislative Council (of which Cummings is a member) discussed the magazinesandjournals available to members. The basic spltt amongthe Legislative Councilwas between those who support research articles and those who favor oracticalarticles. In a close vote, the SCAPresident voted to break a tie to reaffirm thatresearch journals shell be the only meter-tel evetleble to SCAmembership.

C. The Legislative Council adopteda recommended "scopeand sequence"for K - 12.d. seA will sponsor an "at-risk" conference at GoldenWest College. Huntington seecn,

during July 10-14. (Silber offered CHSSAparticipants a barbeque and use oftennis courts and poot.)

2. Questionnaires.a. Of the Questionnaires distributed at the Fall Meeting 1990. very few replies (37)

Mve boon r'oc-e1voo;more repl1es were soucttsdb. Questionnaires were distributed to Leaguepresidents requesting lists of "strong"

debateschools (both team and Lincoln- Douglas) so that debatequestionnaires can besent to them.

c. Questionnaires were distributed to Leaguepresidents requesting information onparticipation in oratorical interpretation.

3. Story-telling.------- ----a;- Beers repor-ted that-Mar-i pose HS-hasts-an-afllwal--Storyte11ing Contest.

4. State Board of Education.a. It was reported that Peter Mehas, Fresno County Superintendent of Schools and

former Clovis HS principal. is a member of the State Board. He is a "supporter ofspeech" according to Beers.

5. Curriculum Representatives' Meeting.8. Textbooks were presented to Curriculum Repsfor review.b. Videotape instruction of various events was discussed. It was decidedto concentrate

on producing one tape on the following "Original" events: advocacy. expository, andoratory. Suggestionswere requested for a coach-expert to prepare a 15-20 minutepresentation plus excerpts from demonstration speeches.Suggestionswere alsorequested for professional persons who would be willing to donatetime and talent tothe production of these tapes.

6. Presentations by Schaefer and Silber.a. The presentations were excellent and should be used in future workshops. Two more

presentations will be revtewed at the Spring Meeting in SanJose.

D. treesurer Smith (A-700)1. The following financial report was offered:

a. checking account = -$:7.300b. savings account = -$5,000C. certificate of deposit = "rolled over" at ~$5,OOOd. scholarship fund = ""$1,100

2. Membership has declined by 70 schools from last year. Lists of paid member-schoolswm be distributed to Area Chairs. ----./

3. Contributions to the Scholarship Fundshould be madebefore March 15 if namesof

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D. Editor Jones (8-260)1. The Bulletin was mailed in mid-December. The late mailing was attributed to a

ternporary cash- flow prob lem.2. A revised mailing l1st of CHSSA members ts available.3. The mailing 11sthas beencut back. It was suggested that Hall of Fame members should

also receive the Bulletin.

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Motion Cardozo, 2nd Cummings: That the Minutes of CHSSAMeetings be included in the8ulletin.

Passedygm.

III. Area Chair Reports.A. Aroo One( B- 400). No report.6.Area Two (6-415). Jack.eekeofor on tnterpretetton of rules in Thematic Interpretation:

may a student use his/her manuscript as a "prop-l1ke device"? It was suggestedthat theQuestionwas "bogus" and that the appropriate response for a Leagueofficer is that there is"no rule aimed at that sort of ... concern". The Executive Council seemedto be inagreementwith this. (Qui tacit consentire)

C.Area Three (B- 435). Cullen reported that Jay Busse has offered Loyola University forthe 1993 State Tournament durihg-th'g secondweek of May, and wilLwai\le.-fees.-.KeUel"-=-- -_.-Firestone suggestedthat AP tests are administered during that week. <c:>

D. Area Four (6-515). Stockton announcedthat Greg M1l1er of San DiegoState Universitywill meet with the essc on Saturday. Contracts have been negotiated with three hotels forthe State Tournament: the "new" RedLions, the Mission Valley Marriott, and the HyattIslandia.

The Meeting was adjourned at 9. 10 pro.

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UNDEFEATEDS I-DQI,·JN OUT ROOMS/JUDGES NEEDED.;ream and [-D)32 32 0 48/144

16 32 16 48/144'" c

8 24 16 36/108

4 16 12 24/72

2 10 8 15/45

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Adva.ntage-s:1. Tournament "breaKs" perfectly. One bye in Round 7 to the remainingundefeated entry.2. No league has entries subtracted under this format. This system isstrictlya.dditive.3. No rounds are added under this format. The tournament stays at 9rcun ds •

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I. This calls for a large # of Judges (144 for th~ first two rounds).

INCOME (projected)Assesments 18.500.Interest 1.000.

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(Actual)19,087.

1.050.20,137. est 19,500 actual 20,137

STATE TOURNAMENTIridiv Events 4,900.Congress 1,056.Line Douglas 490Debate 980.School fee 1.000.

8,426.

4,900.1,056.

490.980,

7,426. est 8.426 actual 7,426

CSSC meetings 14,000NUEA 600Curriculum 800Bulletin 2,500(Postage/Clerical'Phone/Printing 1,500 1,332 168(addl Print Const ) 1,200 1,839 (639)Hall of Fame 300 197 103

20,900 23,219. (3,219)

BUDGET UNPAID BILLS -r-14,801.

824.1,322.2,904.

(801)(224)

l,855.(Cur Guid) (522)(404)

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STATE TOURNAMENTHost fee 1,700.Trophies 3,000.Certificates 200.Supplies 400.Hospitality 400.Scholarships 1,400.Result mailing 200.Video taping

1,700.3,049.

227.1,200.

754.400. (actual.. 1,000 still owed)759.245

(49)(this bill is unpaid)

(800 )(354)

(559 )(245 )

7..,300. 8.3J4.1.000. (com mined to scholarshio)9,334. (2 034)

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VIII, New Business,A, Disposition of Coaches Conferences,

Tt!8r'e was,~ discussion of the most opport.une t.ime for Conferences. Cummings~3I.igge:3t.8rjtJl{lt.lrr3t.ruot.ionalleduoational workshops, rather than competitiveworkshops, be offered at future Conferences. The possibility of increased costs wasmenuoned tvlunsell was concerned about losing an emphasis on competition, Smithsuggested that the May (San Jose) Council Meeting be held on Friday eiternnon, leavingSaturday free for workshops and a presentation by Carla Ferri of UC Berkeley.Pr'8siclent stetroro suggested that there be no Coaches Conference at the January (SanDieqo) councu rteeuno. Instead, the Curriculum Committee will present a programfor tJ18 Council's approval to be used at the May (San Jose) Meeting. Silber urged acontinued focus on cur-r-icular tnstruction: she also asked that Coaches Conferences notbe dropped, otherwise "momentum" would be lost. Munsell urged the continuation ofcompetitive worksboos at the January (San Diego) Meeting.

Motion rtunsell, 2nd Vogel: To hold a ccacnes Conference featuring workshops oncompetition and Ray Schaefer's workshop on non-competitive students. [Silberoffered a "Socratic Workshop. It seemed the intent of the motion to include thiswor kshop.l

Passed voce.

B, Further ~~ewBust ness.

MoUon Curnrninr~s, 2nd Stockton: Any Coach with more than 12 entries at theState Tournament and assigned operational duties at the Tournament mustsupp ly one judge for six rounds of j udgi ng,

Passed 15-7.

Motton Boldway, 2nd Munsell: That the ByLaws, Section VII. Rules Governing theState Tournament! E. Extemporaneous Speaking: Specific Rules (page 41), #3be amended to include "annotations or abstracts" after the word "outline",

Passed YQQa.

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MoUon Boldway, 2nd Munsell: To accept the changes tn the CHSSAconstttuttonend Byl.ews as proposed by the Debote Committee Report, pages 2-4, with thestipulation that under "Appendix B, I. Individual Events" it read "E, 5th-7thplace - 33 awards; F, SemiF1nalist - 77 awards; Total: 154 awards, 14 foreach event. "

Passed 27-0,

PrEe;iljent. St.i1fforlj Ijireoted Hie Debate Committee to meet in .Jenuerv 1991 to fulfill itsrecommendations as per page 5 of the Debate Committee Report.

C. Advocacy Committee, Gonzalez,

Motion Gonzalez, 2nd ttunsell. that the ByLa''Ns. SAct10n VII, Rules Governing theStatA TClUrnarf!!~nt, d Or1IJlnal,Advocaev: SpE!eif1c Rules (paQ8 46), #2 bearnendelj to read liThe advocacy speech topics will be limited to subjectsconcerning pub11c policy issues of a tangible nature for which the contestantmust. advocat.e a specific governmentallegislatlon and/or regulatorygovernmental action or remedy, The legislative and/or regulatory action orremedy suggested by the advocacy speech must be highlighted in themanuscript submitted,"

Discussion followedr:.e. the advisability of "limiting" advocacy to "realgovernment" action,

Passed 14-13,

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D, Hall of Fame Committee, Brasher (D-84),1, The following Report was submitted:

a. That tabulated results of the election to the Hall of Fame not be announced at theCouncil meeting,

b. The formal announcement of election to the Hall of Fame shall be made in theTournament Programme with photos and text.

c. That an appropriate Medallion be struck for presentation to honorees (both past andpresent) to wear during the State Tournament as a visible sign of their membershipin the Hall of Fame,

d. That honorees receive Awards and address their peers at a formal ceremony separatefrom t.tle Tournament. Awards Assembly,

e. HIi:lt tlonorees receive Awards at the Tournament Awards Assemb ly, but not be allowedto address the essernblv,

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were also offered to CHSSAfor its donation of $200 to the H, B, Mitchell Scholarship,2, Since California is a leader in the field of oral communication and speech/debate

competition, rtr. Copeland presented the leagues of California an "evangelical charge" toproselytize schools to join the National Forensic League,

3, The National Forensic League Executive Council is working toward financial supportfrom Philips Petroleum to fund a videotape library (with free copying privileges tot'-lFL rnern bers), a junior rligh school program, and conferences/workshops for coaches.

4. In response to a question concerning the National Forensic League requirement thattnterpreteuons be accompanied by a copy of the published work) Mr, Copeland discussedproblems of copyright materials, royalty payments, and the proper "cutting" of pieces.t1r. Copeland stated that ns has always been in favor of submitting a photocopy of theentire won~. retner then a copy of the published work., and would support such aproposal.

F, A.CSALiaison Cannendale Fernandes (C-80)1. "As far as ACSA [is concerned]: All you do if you ever have a prob lam) be sure your

principal is ewers of it before it goes on to any other' committee."2. Re future hotel arrangements:

a. January CHSSAMeeting: Hyatt Islandia = $67b. St.at.eTournament: Hyatt Islandia = $79; Double Tree and Marriott = $68

G. Editor Robert. Jones (C- 260),1, The CHSSAassessment for-ms have been mailed.2, The BlJllAtin will be delayed because of financial problems.3. 5a11ots for the 1991-1992 Team Topic selection war-s distributed. Members were

requesteo to return their ballots by December,

V. Area Reports.A. Area One, Bresher (C-340),

1. Hayward Stat.e will be the host for the 1992 State Tournament.2. Videotapes of the 1990 State Finals have been prepared, Funding from various sources

is being solicited to finance the copying of two-hour tapes. If funding is not available,then six-hour tapes will be copied.

B. Area Two, Jack (C-380),1. Hie searcrl for a non-Stockton site has begun.2. Vettel mentioned the "Killer Bee" Invitational sponsored by Highlands HS (call Jan

Daniels for more information: 805-631-8411) evenings).3. It was suggested that the information about parking at the UOPWinters Invitational be

read carefully.

C. Area Three, Cullen (C-420).1. The search for a State Tournament site will begin.2. TM booklet prepared for the CoachesConference w1ll be revised and w111be available

for a minimal fee. Copies will be available at the next Coaches Confersnce.

D. Area Four, Stockton (C-450),1, The 1991 State Tournament site was discussed. San Diego State University is

cooperating fully. Stockt.on hopes to have Jon Anderson at the January CHSSAMeeting

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5, What is your favorite body of water?6, List two adjectives describing that body of water,

b, TM answers to ~ 1 and ~2 reflect how you seeyourself; the answers to #3 and ~ 4r-eflect how you want others to seeyou; the answers to .it 5 and .it 6 reflect the wayyou seeyourself sexually,

5, President Stafford reminded the Council of the deadline for Hall of Famenominations,

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5, Vice President Activities Sandra Oliveras (A- 400).1, New entr-y for-ms were dtstrtbuteo and changeswere exp letned2, 1991 State Tournament Results should be ready for distribution to LeaguePresidents

at trl8 i1ay r--1eetingin order to save on postage.3. The CongressCommittee maintains the same membership:

Sandra Bird, ChairRicrlard Beers1'1ichae1Gonzalez1'1arthaKennedytterctns soter ez

4, Congress Topic Areas were distributed, (cf. enclosed)5, The Lincoln/Douglas Wording Committee was appointed:

Bob Jones, ChairJohn A. Cardoza.Jonn EichmanDavid JackChuck Vogler

6, A report on the 1991 State Tournament was offered:a, San DiegoState University will be the host campus. Greg Miller is the Director of

Forensics; Jan Anderson is the Department Chair,b. TM Aztec Bullding will be usedfor' tab rooms, judging houses, and coacheslounges,G, The majority of the tournament will be confined to two buildings adjacent to the

Aztec Building,d, Ihers will be some problems with overcrowding, especially prior to 4,00 pm on

Friljay. However 1 SDSUForensics is offering a van service to transport debateevidence.

e, Handicappedparking should be available,f. The San DiegoSpeech Leaguehas madea commitment to train community and college

judges,

C, Vice President Curriculum DonovanCummings CA-575),1.The following goals for curriculum development were offered:

a. competition, Instructional videos on events should be developed, This will requireFriday morning meetings of Curriculum Representatives at the January (SanDiego) CHSSAMeeting, with the stipulation that CHSSApays for Thursday eveninglodging, but not meals, There were no objections from the Council,

D.eoucenon. Two areas must be developed under eoucenon.( 1) instructional workshops (with possible college credit offered) on integrating

oral communication into the languagearts curriculum. The January CHSSAMeeting will provide an opportunity to preview such workshops (with noEnglish departments invited to attend untn the workshops have beenapproved),Although these workshops will be targeted for non-competltlve programs,

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