bro. walter ray leslie, director lady pamela simmons ...€¦ · commanders/counselors please...

BRO. WALTER RAY LESLIE, DIRECTOR LADY PAMELA SIMMONS, DIRECTRESS 4104 SIERRA CT 71 Oak Lane

Stockbridge, Georgia 30281 Douglasville, Georgia 30134

(770) 823‐3599 (404) 219‐2283

[email protected] [email protected]

TO: Commanders, Counselors, Grand Knights and Grand Ladies,

RE: Annual District Junior Conference (June 26‐28, 2020)

Greetings,

The 2020 KPC Gulf Coast District Junior Conference will be held June 26‐28, 2020 at the Courtyard By

Marriott Gulfport Beachfront, 1600 E Beach Blvd, Gulfport, MS, 39501. Zone 3 is busy preparing for what

is sure to be a fun, busy, informative conference for our juniors. The conference theme is “Keeping Peter Claver’s Love and Affection - (KPCLA)” CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: Conference Registration is $100.00 per participant. All attendees are

to be registered. Non‐Claver chaperones are also required to pay the $100.00 registration fee. This fee

covers conference materials, t‐shirt, dance, Saturday breakfast, banquet, and ball. Please note that a late fee

of $25.00 per participant will be required for registrations postmarked after the May 12, 2020 deadline.

Remember to make council or court checks and money orders (no personal checks) payable to 2020 KPC

Gulf Coast District Junior Conference. Mail to: Attention: Oliver Mahone 1180 Azalea Circle, Conyers, GA 30013. There will be no onsite registration. The Conference will pay the Hotel rooms for the District

Junior Board, the appointed conference parliamentarians and only required Senior Board members. The District will pay for all Board Members Registrations.

The Guardian Housing Release Form must accompany the conference packet. The entire conference

packet will be returned if the above form is not included. Commanders/Counselors remember Child

Protection Certificates are needed for everyone accompanying our juniors to be on file at the Junior

Conference (see deadline).

CONFERENCE DUES: Conference Dues are a flat fee of $25.00 per branch/court. Dues are used for

conference administrative costs (i.e. signs, posters, board supplies…). The dues are obligatory for all

financial units within the district, regardless of conference attendance. Early Bird awards will be given to

the branch and junior court that submits their conference dues first. Only entrees that are postmarked

after April 13, 2020 will be considered for the Early Bird Contest. Obtain and include mail receipt with

time stamp.

Branch dues should be sent to Knight Oliver Mahone at 1180 Azalea Circle Conyers, GA. 30013 and Jr. Court dues should be sent to Lady Roberta James at 6500 Eastwood Glen Dr. Montgomery, AL. 36117.

Council or court checks and money orders shall be made payable to 2020 KPC Gulf Coast District Junior

Conference. Refer to Check‐Off List for deadlines.

LODGING: The conference hotel is the Courtyard by Marriott Gulfport Beachfront, Gulfport MS, 1600 E

Beach Blvd, Gulfport, MS 39501. The hotel room rate is $129.00 per night plus 7% sales tax and 5% occupancy

tax (parking is complimentary). Attendees may begin making hotel reservations via: https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1578524194049&key=GRP through June 4, 2020.

Individuals must identify themselves as being with the group,” KPC Junior Conference” 2020 at the time

the reservation is made to receive the special group rate of $129.00 per night. The hotel reservation phone

number is 866-504-9846. For hotel reservations, the direct number 228-864-4310 Ext. 712 is the preferred method. The preferred payment method is by credit card. (No Swimming).

CREDENTIALS: The Conference Credentials Form is used to list the delegates, alternate delegates, and

other junior non‐delegates. The Early Bird Awards are a friendly competition between the units attending

the conference. The unit returning the Credentials Form first will receive an award. Only complete forms

postmarked after April 13, 2020 will be considered for the Early Bird Contest. Obtain and include mail

receipt with time stamp. The Junior Knights’ credentials should be submitted to Director Leslie and the

Junior Daughters’ credentials should be submitted to Directress Simmons by May 12, 2020.

Commanders/Counselors please complete entire credentials form.

� Provide updated information for new Commander/Counselor and/or Grand Knight/Grand Lady.

� Director or Directress will take care of credentials for the Junior Conference Officers.

� Delegates will be comprised of the Junior Grand Knight/Lady (or representative) and up to five juniors.

� Alternate Delegates’ representation equals the same number of listed delegates. Alternate delegates

represent their branch/junior court during the plenary sessions when the delegate is not in chambers.

NOMINATIONS/ELECTIONS: 2020‐2022 Jr. Knights & Jr. Daughters GCD Jr. Officers Elections will be

held at this conference. Enclosed in this package you will find a Nominations Form with the criteria.

Please send nominations by May 12, 2020 to the Director (knights) or Directress (daughters).

ANNUAL AWARDS: Junior Knight/Daughter of the Year and the Branch/Court of the Year will be

recognized at the Conference for years 2019/2020. Please send nominations by May 12, 2020 to the

Director (knights) or Directress (daughters).

CONFERENCE CONTESTS: Contest rules and registration forms will be included in the Jr. Conference

Packet. There will be no on‐site registering for contests. Submit all contest registrations by May 12, 2020

Deadline to Director Leslie (knights) or Directress Simmons (daughters). No Exceptions.

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS: As previously informed, we are seeking to obtain from you your first

and second choice for committee assignment, earlier than in the past. The senior division makes up the

“advisory” component of the committees at our junior conferences. The idea is to get the committees

formed (Sr. Advisor, Jr. Chair and Jr. Members) and conduct pre‐conference meetings. We share your

concerns for ensuring that our juniors have adequate time to discuss in its entirety, the issues they bring

up and make appropriate recommendations. Consequently, we are pre‐assigning members to joint

committees. Individuals who may have already expressed interest in a certain joint committee will be

included. If any committee is over/under populated, the Director/Directress along with the Junior

Conference Presidents will make the final assignments. Preference from the seniors and juniors are being

accepted now. Please complete and submit the attached CONSOLIDATED COMMITTEE SIGN‐UP

FORM and return it by March 2, 2020. Also, we ask for your patience in this new process as we iron out

the kinks that we have yet to realize.

QUARTERLY REPORT: Commanders and Counselors quarterly report form deadlines are January 31,

April 30, July 31 and October 31. Commanders to Director Leslie and Counselors to Directress Simmons.

Adhere to deadlines for Dress Code, Code of Ethics, Safety & Security Guidelines, and Photo & Media

Consent Form. Refer to Check‐Off List for deadlines.

CONFERENCE RAFFLE: The raffle is a joint endeavor between the Junior Knights and Junior Daughters

to assist with the administrative costs. Each Branch or Jr. Court will be issued twenty‐five (25) tickets at

$1.00 per ticket. It is mandatory every unit support the raffle whether attending the conference or not. All

raffle tickets sold above the initial twenty‐five tickets is considered a fundraiser for the respective unit.

Early Bird Awards will be given to the first Branch/Jr. Court to turn in their raffle tickets. Only raffle

tickets postmarked after the April 13, 2020 will be considered for the Early Bird Award, the deadline is

May 12, 2020. Obtain and include mail receipt with time stamp. Submit to Knight Oliver Mahone at 1180

Azalea Circle Conyers, GA. 30013 or Lady Roberta James at 6500 Eastwood Glen Dr. Montgomery, AL.

36117. Make Checks or Money Orders payable to 2020 KPC Gulf Coast District Junior Conference (NO

PERSONAL CHECKS).

SOCK AND SHOE DRIVE. Each Junior Knight/Daughter is asked to bring one (1) new pair of socks or

shoes suitable for youth/adult to be donated to a homeless shelter or other facility in support of the Junior

District Service Project.

REMINDERS: •Conference dues and raffle tickets are obligatory for all financial units within the

district, regardless of conference attendance • All candidates seeking office must be in

good financial standing •Candidate’s unit must meet conference dues and raffle ticket

obligations by May 12, 2020 • Any candidate who will reach age 17 by June 26, 2020

will be ineligible to run for an office; must have form. All juniors should be financial.

SPECIAL REMINDERS. Please ensure that your Branch and/or Junior Court submit the obligatory conference

dues, mandatory conference raffle and registration late fee per participant, if any. It would be unfortunate to

have your delegates not receive voting credentials due to not meeting any of these obligations. Also, please

ensure individuals serving as chaperones meet their diocesan’s requirements by May 12, 2020.

Again, we look forward to seeing you all at the 2020 Gulf Coast District Junior Conference in Gulfport,

MS. Expect to receive Raffle Tickets soon.

If you are no longer the Grand Knight, Grand Lady, Commander, or Counselor, please assist us by

immediately forwarding any Jr. Conference information you receive on to your successor and assist

him/her if needed. The conference packet will also be available on the national website. Please do not

hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

Yours in Christ and Claverism,

//original signed //original signed //

Bro. Walter Ray Leslie, District Director and Lady Pamela Simmons, District Directress

Enclosures:

Cc: Knights National Board Ladies National Board

Knights District Board Ladies District Board

Jr. Knights District Board Jr. Daughters District Board

BRANCH/COURT UNIT NAME UNIT No.

COMMANDER/COUNSELOR NAME EMAIL

ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP

HOME TELEPHONE WORK TELEPHONE CELLULAR TELEPHONE

( ) ( ) ( ) MEMBERS COUNT # ZONE #

COMMANDERS AND COUNSELORS QUARTERLY REPORT

List activities: Please send back by April 30, 2020

CHURCH_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

COMMUNITY__________________________________________________________________

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CLAVERISM____________________________________________________________________

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OTHER________________________________________________________________________

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Send Junior Knights Form to the Director, and send Junior Daughters Form to the Directress

BRO. WA;TER RAY LESLIE, DIRECTOR LADY PAMELA SIMMONS, DIRECTRESS

4104 Sierra Ct 71 Oak Lane


[email protected] [email protected]

CONSOLIDATED COMMITTEE SIGN‐UP FORM





Send this form to the Director (Jr. Knights) and to the Directress (Jr. Daughters)

Deadline: March 2, 2020 BRO. WALTER RAY LESLIE, DIRECTOR LADY PAMELA SIMMONS, DIRECTRESS



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CONSOLIDATED CONFERENCE CHECK‐OFF FORM

Use to check-off as you mail forms. Make copies of all forms for your records.

** Indicates Early Bird Contests

FORM DEADLINE MAIL TO Check-Off

Conference Registration 05-12-2020 2020 KPC GCD JUNIOR CONFERENCE, , Attention: Knight Oliver Mahone, 1180 Azalea Circle, Conyers, GA 30013

Request for Refund 06-04-2020 District President/Director

Consolidated Registration Form 05-12-2020 Junior Director/Directress

Conference Dues**

If not participating in

Early Bird Contest

05-12-2020 Jr. Knights to: Jr. Daughters to:

Knight Mahone Lady James

Hotel Registration 06-04-2020 Last Day to Make Reservation with Hotel

Conference Credentials**

If not participating in

Early Bird Contest

05-12-2020 Junior Director/Directress

Jr. Knight/Daughter of Year 05-12-2020 Junior Director/Directress

Jr. Branch/Court of Year 05-12-2020 Junior Director/Directress

Consolidated Committee Sign-up Form


All Contest Entry Forms & Agreements (No Onsite Registry.)


Souvenir Booklet Ad, Email camera ready Ad to

06-12-2020 2020 Gulf Coast District Junior Conference Michael Lizana email:[email protected] or [email protected]

Housing Release/Permission Forms 05-12-2020 Junior Director/Directress

Commanders, Counselors Quarterly Report


Conference Raffle Tickets** If not participating in fundraiser or if not attending Conference/Early Bird

05-12-2020 Jr. Knights to: Jr. Daughters to:

Knight Mahone Lady James

Sock Service Project Conference Registration Table

Change for a Chance Conference Registration Table

JR /Parent Dress Code

Signature Form


Photo/Media Release Form 05-12-2020 Junior Director/Directress

T-Shirt Order Form 05-12-2020 2020 KPC GCD JUNIOR CONFERENCE, Attention: Knight Oliver Mahone, 1180 Azalea Circle, Conyers, GA 30013

Nominations Form 05-12-2020 Junior Director / Directress

Knight Walter Ray Leslie

District Director 4104 Sierra Ct

Stockbridge, GA 30281 (770) 823-3599

Lady Pamela Simmons District Directress

71 Oak Lane Douglasville, GA 30134 (404) 219-2283

Knight Oliver Mahone

Treasurer, Gulf Coast District Conference 1180 Azalea Circle

Conyers, Georgia 30013

Lady Roberta James

Treasurer, Gulf Coast District Conference 6500 Eastwood Glen Dr.

Montgomery, AL. 36117 (334) 294-7197

2020 CONFERENCE SNAPSHOT

The 2020 KPC Gulf Coast District Junior Conference begins the fourth weekend of June. We generally

meet at the conference site on Friday for conference registration, get together activities, and some

preliminary meetings. We encourage all Commanders and Counselors to please be present for the

Commanders/ Counselors meeting on Friday. The Official start of the conference begins on Saturday

morning with the first plenary session and concludes with the third plenary session on Sunday morning.

FRIDAY:

Registration

Credentials

Competition Display Set‐Up

Charity Project Drop‐Off – Sock and Shoe Drive Service Project

Board Meetings

Joint Board Meeting

Commanders/Counselors Meeting

Committee Meetings (Guards; Steering; Credentials; Nomination & Elections)

Senior‐To‐Senior (Graduating Jr. Knights & Jr. Daughters)

Prayer Service / Welcome Conference Kick‐Off

Talent Show I (Instruments, Dance Group, Individual Dance, Singers Steppers)

Talent Show II (Speech, Poetry/Dramatic Interpretation)

SATURDAY:

Registration

Credentials

Competition Display Set‐Up

Charity Project Drop‐Off – Sock and Shoe Drive Service Project

Prayer Service / Joint Opening Session

Workshops ‐ “Youth Civil and Legislative Advocacy”

Plenary Session I & II

Candidates Forum

Committee Meetings

Competition Judging Contests (Arts & Crafts, Photography, Banner, Collage, Poster, Science Fair)

Contest / Competitions (Speech, Poetry, Essay, Spelling Bee, Quiz Bowl, Debate)

Conference Mass

Banquet / Ball

SUNDAY:

VOTING

Prayer Service

Joint Session

Plenary Session III

Installation of Officers

Check ‐ Out

CONSOLIDATED CONFERENCE REGISTRATION REPORT BRANCH/COURT UNIT NAME UNIT No.

LAST NAME FIRST NAME EMAIL



( ) ( ) ( ) No. Name of Attendee Office/Title Committee Assigned

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Registration Deadline: May 12, 2020

No Personal Checks Accepted

Total Number Registered: ___________

Request for Refund Deadline: June 4, 2020

Refund checks will be issued after the Conference

Total Amount Paid: $ ______________


BRO. WALTER RAY LESLIE, DIRECTOR LADY PAMELA SIMMONS, DIRECTRESS



REGISTRATION FORM

BRANCH/COURT UNIT NAME

JR KNIGHT JR DAUGHTER KPC KPCLA DISTRICT OR NATIONAL OFFICER

UNIT NUMBER COMMANDER/COUNSELOR NAME

LAST NAME FIRST NAME OFFICE/TITLE (Junior Grand Knight/Junior Grand Lady, Secretary, Treasurer, etc.)

ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP TELEPHONE EMAIL EMERGENCY CONTACT TELEPHONE

( ) ( ) In consideration of the wholesome recreation and/or learning in which my child (whose name appears above) will experience, I do hereby agree to allow my child to accompany the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary Branch/Jr. Court No. _____ to the 2020 KPC Gulf Coast District Junior Conference in Gulfport, MS. In consideration of the opportunity for my child to participate in this activity, I agree to release and hold harmless and indemnify the Knights of Peter Claver, Incorporated, its successors, a corporation and their directors and officers from any liability, claims, actions, and causes of action arising out of or relating to any loss, damage, or injury sustained in connection with my child’s participation in this activity. I hereby grant permission to the organization’s adult leader in charge of this event to obtain medical care from licensed physicians, hospitals, or medical clinics for my child in the event that I cannot be reached. I am covered for hospitalization and medical care. ____ ________________ Insurance Name (Optional) Policy Number I do not have medical coverage and assume responsibility for the costs of hospitalization and medical care for my son/daughter.

Please list any other pertinent medical information (…allergies, dietary needs, etc.)

Please list any physical limitations

I understand and accept that I remain fully responsible for any legal responsibility, which may result from any personal actions taken by my child. I also understand that if my child does not conform to established code of behavior, my child may be scheduled to return home before the end of the event, and transportation costs incurred for my child and the chaperone will be my responsibility. By signing this form, I declare that I am the legal guardian of the minor child listed above and I am authorized to grant such permission ________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________. Printed Name of Guardian _______________________________ Contact Phone Number

MAIL PAYMENT & REGISTRATION FORM TO: 2020 KPC GCD JUNIOR CONFERENCE, Attention: Knight Oliver Mahone 1180 Azalea Circle, Conyers, GA 30013 Payments may be made only in the form of a council/court check or money orders. Personal checks will be returned. Checks should be made payable to: 2020 KPC Gulf Coast District Junior Conference

Signature of Guardian Date CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE IS $100.00 PER PARTICIPANT. REGISTRATION FORMS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY May 12, 2020. THERE IS A LATE FEE OF $25.00 FOR THOSE RECEIVED AFTER THE DUE DATE Cancellation Policy: All cancellations, substitutions, and requests for refunds must be submitted in writing. Registrants who are unable to attend the conference must mail a written notice of cancellation or refund request to the 2020 KPC Gulf Coast District Junior Conference Committee at the address provided above. It must be postmarked by May 12, 2020. Requests postmarked after June 4, 2020, will not be considered.

CREDENTIALS FORM BRANCH/COURT UNIT NAME UNIT No.

LAST NAME FIRST NAME EMAIL



( ) ( ) ( )

DELEGATES JR GRAND KNIGHT/LADY NAME EMAIL HOME PHONE CELLULAR PHONE

( ) ( ) JR DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT or JR VICE GRAND LADY NAME

DELEGATES ALTERNATE DELEGATES

Commander/Counselor:

Assistant Commander/Counselor:

District and National Officers:


Deadline: May 12, 2020




GUARDIAN HOUSING RELEASE FORM

JUNIOR KNIGHT/DAUGHTER NAME


I give permission for my child to be housed with the following children/youth:

I recognize the following adult(s) will be housed with my child/youth: _______________________________________________

By signing this form, I declare that I am the legal guardian of the minor child listed above and I am authorized to grant such permission. _______________________ Printed Name of Guardian Signature of Guardian ________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Date Contact Phone Number

Signature of Commander/Counselor Signature of Grand Knight/Lady


May 12, 2020




(Branch or Court Seal)

T – SHIRT ORDER FORM

2020 GULF COAST DISTRICT JUNIOR CONFERENCE

JUNIOR KNIGHTS AND JUNIOR DAUGHTERS


COMMANDER/COUNSELOR NAME EMAIL ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP HOME TELEPHONE WORK TELEPHONE CELLULAR TELEPHONE YOUTH SIZES:

Small (6-8) _______ Med (10-12) _______ Large (YL) (14-16) ______ Quantity Youth T-Shirts Ordered _____ (A) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ADULT SIZES:

Small _______ Med _______ Large ______ XL ______ Quantity Adult T-Shirts Ordered _____ (B) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2X) XXL _______ (3X) XXXL ______ (4X) XXXXL ______ Quantity Adult T-Shirts Ordered _____ (C) Add (A) + (B) + (C) = ______________ Total number of T-Shirts Ordered

Jr. Knights and Jr. Daughters send T-Shirt Order Form to: 2020 KPC GCD Jr. Conference

Attention: Oliver Mahone 1180 Azalea Circle, Conyers, GA 30013 T- Shirt ORDER DEADLINE: May 12, 2020




CHILD PROTECTION POLICY CERTIFICATE



KPC CHILD PROTECTION POLICY I understand that any action inconsistent with the policy listed below, or my failure to take action mandated by the policy and programs may result in disciplinary action, up to and including the termination of my voluntary service. By signing this form, I declare that I have received, read, and understand and agree to comply with the following policies in effect for the Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. ______ __________________________ Printed Name of Chaperone Signature of Chaperone _______________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ Date Contact Phone Number

****TO BE COMPLETED BY THE COMMANDER/COUNSELOR AND GRAND KNIGHT/LADY****

I certify that the above individual has completed arch/diocesan child protection training and background checks in compliance with the National KPC Child Protection Policy. Signature of Commander/Counselor

Signature of Grand Knight/Lady

Send Junior Knights Form to the Director, and send Junior Daughters Form to the Directress by

May 12, 2020






Photo / Publication / Media Parental Consent Form I, ___________________________________ (your full name), do hereby certify that I am the parent/legal guardian/custodian of __________________________ (full name of child), a minor. I am fully qualified and authorized to execute this Parental Consent Form. In my aforementioned capacity, I do hereby consent to the photographing and videotaping, as well as the use, portrayal, posting, publishing or otherwise displaying of the above-named minor’s image, likeness, photograph, video footage and/or other depiction at or in conjunction with The 2020 KPC Gulf Coast District Junior Conference. The foregoing consent is given with the understanding that the published depiction of the said minor shall be tasteful and in compliance with the law and/or any other applicable regulation. I shall retain the right to revoke this consent following the execution hereof, upon 30-days written notice to Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. shall have the exclusive right to the design and to the manner by which the minor’s name and/or image shall be displayed in the final publication. This Parental Consent Form constitutes a knowing waiver of any right, claim or legal cause of action I or the above-named minor may have arising from the use, portrayal, posing, publishing or otherwise displaying of the minor’s image, likeness, photograph, video footage and/or other depiction at or in conjunction with The 2020 KPC Gulf Coast District Junior Conference. I HAVE READ THE ABOVE AND FOREGOING PARENTAL CONSENT FORM AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE TERMS THEREOF: ____________________________________________ ____________________ (Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian/Custodian) (Date)


May 12, 2020

___________________________________________________________________________________________

BRO. Walter Ray Leslie, DIRECTOR LADY PAMELA SIMMONS, DIRECTRESS



CONFERENCE DRESS CODE

JUNIOR DAUGHTERS DRESS CODE JUNIOR KNIGHTS DRESS CODE

FRIDAY – CASUAL ATTIRE

KPC Shirt is permissible

(No shorts or cut-offs, if indoors)

FRIDAY – CASUAL ATTIRE

KPC Shirt is permissible

(No shorts or cut-offs, if indoors)

SATURDAY – MEETING ATTIRE

Dress or skirt (should be knee length – no

half skirts, tank dresses, backless dress, strapless

sundresses and no micro – mini skirt dresses)

Shoulders, back or midriff should be covered at all times

Pant suit (no shorts, jeans of any kind or color

Dress shoes (no gym shoes, thongs or flip-flops)

Stockings optional

MASS ATTIRE: (Turn Out)

White dress, plain (not after five), white suit or skirt and blouse, white hat (Kufi) or chapel veil, one set of small white earring, skin tone hosiery (no designer hosiery) and white gloves, white shoes (closed toe). All accessories MUST BE WHITE.

SATURDAY – MEETING ATTIRE

Dress shirt

Necktie

Dress pants with belt (no jeans or sagging pants)

Coat

Dress Shoes (no sneakers or tennis shoes)

Dance attire (formal)

Note: Earrings are not allowed in session.

MASS ATTIRE: (Turn Out)

Black suit

Black slacks with belt

White shirt

Black tie

Black dress shoes

SATURDAY - BANQUET ATTIRE:

(FORMAL / SEMI-FORMAL)

Formal, Semi-Formal or Dressy Dress

(Shoulders, back, or midriff should be covered at all times. Splits should not be higher than the top of knee)

Dress Shoes

SATURDAY - BANQUET ATTIRE:

(FORMAL / SEMI-FORMAL)

Shirt and Necktie


Coat

Dress Shoes

SUNDAY – MEETING ATTIRE

Dress or skirt (should be Knee length – no

half skirts, tank dresses, backless dress, strapless

sundresses and no micro – mini skirt dresses)

Shoulders, back or midriff should be covered at all times

Pant suit (no shorts, jeans of any kind or color

Dress shoes (no gym shoes, thongs or flip – flops)

Stockings optional

SUNDAY – MEETING ATTIRES

Dress shirt

Necktie


Coat

Dress Shoes (no sneakers or tennis shoes)

Dance attire (formal)

Note: Earrings are not allowed in session.

2020 STANDING RULES OF ORDER

51ST GULF COAST DISTRICT JUNIOR CONFERENCE

1. The Conference shall be called to order on

Saturday, June 27, 2020 in Gulfport, MS at 9am and shall adjourn at 11am on Sunday, June 28, 2020. Lunch and break times will be in accordance with activities planned by the host zone. Should deviation from the rules of order become necessary, then the agenda of the Chair will prevail.

2. The Credentials Committee, under the direction of the Junior Secretary, shall collect credentials for delegates to be verified. This committee will begin work on Friday, June 26, 2020 at 3pm at a place designated by the host group. The Credentials Committee shall make its first report at the Saturday morning session and will remain on stand-by throughout the Conference to make necessary adjustments.

3. Guards shall report to their assigned stations to receive the passwords, fifteen minutes prior to the opening of each session and remain on duty until excused.

4. Voting delegates shall at all times sit in the

section reserved for them.

5. Any delegate seeking the privilege of the floor should proceed to the microphone displaying her voting card. Being recognized by the chair, she is to state her name, junior court number, city and state.

6. Preference in assigning the floor shall be given by the Chair to delegates Representing Junior Courts whose delegates have not spoken to the pending issue or question.

7. No motion shall be subject to debate until it

has been duly seconded and properly stated by the chair. Long motions shall be put in writing, upon request of the Chair.

8. Debate shall be limited to Delegates.

Delegates may not speak longer than two minutes at one time, and not more than twice on the same subject.

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9. All members shall be courteous and considerate in their deliberations, not indulging in personalities, and upon being called to order by the Chair, shall cease speaking until the question of order is determined and permission is given to proceed.

10. In the event that the Junior Grand Lady or

Delegate finds it necessary to leave the meeting chamber or be absent from the meeting, the Junior Vice Grand Lady or Alternate Delegate will be given

their voting cards and permitted to function in their places. It is understood that the Alternate of either office does not assert her right of voice unless the Delegate is not present.

11. Each member of the Conference is reminded of her obligation to attend the meetings of the Conference and be on time.

12. Delegates and All members will not be

permitted to talk, smoke or chew gum in the meeting chamber. Violators will be fined .50 cent.

13. Cellular phones should be turned off or placed

on vibrate in the meeting chamber.

14. Delegates and members should limit their

entering and leaving the meeting chamber.

15. Nominations for Junior District Officers, namely: Junior President, Junior Vice President, Junior Secretary, Junior Treasurer, and Junior Mistress-at-Arms, shall take place at the Saturday, June 27, afternoon session. Voting shall take place on Sunday, June 28, between 7am-8am.

16. The Newly Revised Robert’s Rules of Order

shall govern all proceedings of the Gulf Coast Junior Conference.

17. All juniors are to be with a chaperone

throughout the conference.

18. All juniors are to obey the 12am curfew, unless a supervised affair is in progress. In such instances, one must either be in attendance at the supervised affair or in her room. If one is attending a supervised affair, then curfew will be thirty (30) minutes after the time designated for the affair to end.

19. Regarding discipline and conduct – after an

investigation and all parties involved have been heard, the ranking senior officer reserve the right to suspend a delegate from the conference meeting by confining said delegate to his room (other than for meals) or by having said delegate return home (after proper notification to parents/guardians). Said delegate will be accompanied by adult sponsor to their home, this will include the complete delegation, if only one (1) adult sponsor is attending the conference.

20. Adult sponsors will be expected to display only

the finest character always, which would be an asset to Claverism.

DECORUM: Members shall NOT indulge in private conversations during the sessions to disturb the meeting • No gum chewing, eating, or drinking (not including water) or sleeping will be permitted in the meeting sessions or during Liturgies • No members shall indulge in a personal conflict or indecorous language reflecting upon the Order while attending the Junior Gulf Coast District Conference.

SAFETY AND SECURITY GUIDELINES

2020 Gulf Coast District Junior Conference The following guidelines should be reviewed carefully by the Commanders and Counselors and shared with your Juniors and Chaperones: 1. The Security Team shall be made up of Knights and Ladies from all zones that are attending the Conference and would like to volunteer. 2. The Security Team will be on duty Friday – Sunday 3. Security will work in teams to patrol the hotel around the clock especially after the curfew hours. 4. Juniors should not be moving around the hotel after the curfew hours. If an emergency occurs that you must leave your room, the Commander, Counselor or Chaperone must accompany the Junior and notify security (when possible). 5. Commanders and Counselors are obligated to know the whereabouts of their Juniors at all times. The safety of our Juniors is all of our responsibility. An un-chaperoned Junior in a strange place is dangerous. 6. The Security Team will be identified at the Joint session on Friday. Security will provide the Conference body with additional information or security procedures, if necessary. 7. Junior will show respect to security and anyone that is helping them.

8. All juniors, commanders, counselors and adult chaperones must be pre-registered.

9. Juniors, Commanders, Counselors and adult chaperones must wear Conference name badges at all times.

10. Swimming will not be permitted at any time during the conference.

11. The code of ethics, rules & regulations will be binding on all Delegates, Chaperones, Commanders, Counselors and senior members attending the conference.

12. Conduct not adhering to the stated rules of the conference will be investigated and a decision will be made as to the proper action that will be taken.

13. Juniors caught damaging hotel property will have to pay any financial cost(s) assessed by the hotel.

2020 Gulf Coast District Junior Conference Junior / Parent / Guardian Signature Form


COMMANDER/COUNSELOR NAME EMAIL ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP HOME TELEPHONE WORK TELEPHONE CELLULAR TELEPHONE ( ) ( ) ( )

My signature indicates that I have been informed of the Dress Code; Code of Ethics and Safety and Security Guidelines.

SIGNATURE OF JUNIOR MEMBER SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN





G.C.D. JR. DISTRICT OFFICER NOMINATION FORM:

This is an Election Year for the JR. Knights and JR. Daughters. Please enter nominee in the appropriate position.

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY TO AVOID SPELLING ERRORS JR. KNIGHTS: AGE PRESIDENT: ____________________________________ _________ Certificate No: ____________________ VICE‐PRESIDENT: ____________________________________ _________ Certificate No: ___________________ SECRETARY: ____________________________________ _________ Certificate No: ___________________ TREASURER: ____________________________________ _________ Certificate No: ___________________ Sergeant‐At‐Arms: ____________________________________ _________ Certificate No: ____________________

JR. DAUGHTERS AGE PRESIDENT: ____________________________________ __________ Certificate No: ___________________ VICE‐PRESIDENT: ____________________________________ __________ Certificate No: ___________________ SECRETARY: ____________________________________ __________ Certificate No: ___________________ TREASURER: ____________________________________ __________ Certificate No: ____________________ MISTRESS‐AT‐ARMS: _____________________________________ _________ Certificate No: ____________________ All candidates seeking office must meet the age requirements not less than 7 years of age, and not 19 years of age‐

(By Next Conference). Any candidate who will reach age 17 by June 19, 2020, will be ineligible to run for an

office. Please place your Birthdate here ‐ __________________ I certify that the above‐named nominee(s): Is a practicing Catholic in his / her local Church Is a financial member of the Junior Division Is an active member in his/ her local branch /Jr. court (Council/Branch/Court/Jr. Court Seal) Required or say No Seal

Signed by: _____________________________________ and __________________________________________ (COMMANDER / COUNSELOR) (SENIOR GRAND KNIGHT / GRAND LADY) Branch / Court Name: _________________________________________________ No: ______________ I, ________________________________ give permission for my son/daughter to run for a District Office, in (Signature of Parent) the JR. Knights/Daughters Division of the Knights of Peter Claver.

Please Note: Deadline May 12, 2020






SOUVENIR BOOKLET ADVERTISEMENT AND PATRONS INFORMATION

Dear Friends,

Please support the Knights of Peter Claver & Ladies Auxiliary Junior Knights and Junior Daughters on the occasion of the 2020 Gulf Coast District Junior Conference being held in Gulfport Mississippi. We are appreciative of your support as we take this opportunity to embody further our theme--“Keeping Peter Claver’s Love and Affection - (KPCLA).”

Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Company/Affiliation:________________________________________Cn/Ct No.):___________ Address:______________________________________________________________________ City________________________________State:____________________ Zip: _____________ Telephone: ___________________ Cell ___________________ Fax: ___________________ Email:________________________________________________________________________

SOUVENIR BOOKLET ADVERTISEMENT PRICES

Full Page $100.00 □

Half Page $ 75.00 □

Quarter Page $ 50.00 □

Business Card $ 25.00 □

Patron $ 15.00 □

Outside Back Cover $250.00 □

Inside Covers $150.00 □

Please attach a camera-ready copy of your business card, advertisement, or other appropriate information as you want it to appear in the souvenir booklet. The prices are listed above. Please indicate ad size by marking a check in the box next to the desired ad. Please be advised that all ads are due/postmarked by May 7, 2020. Thank you for your patronage.

Make checks or money orders payable to:

2020 KPC GULF COAST DISTRICT JUNIOR CONFERENCE Attention: Oliver Mahone 1180 Azalea Circle, Conyers, GA 30013

Souvenir Booklet Committee: Email; Camera-Ready Ad copy to

Michael Lizana email:[email protected] or [email protected]

BRO. WALTER RAY LESLIE, DIRECTOR LADY, PAMELA SIMMONS, DIRECTRESS



BRANCH/ JUNIOR COURT OF THE YEAR AWARD BRANCH/COURT UNIT NAME UNIT No.


Criteria to be judged:

Outstanding or Noteworthy Contributions to the Church

Outstanding or Noteworthy Contributions to the Community

Special or noteworthy projects by Junior Knight / Junior Daughter

Expansion Activities

Please provide the above information on separate sheets. Information provided should be no more than three (3) pages (one side only). Copies of awards may be attached.

Approved by vote of the Branch/Junior Court at the meeting.

(Date)

Signature of Junior Grand Knight/Lady

Signature of Commander/Counselor


Send Junior Knights’ Form to the Director, and send Junior Daughters’ Form to the Directress






JUNIOR KNIGHT/DAUGHTER OF THE YEAR AWARD






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Criteria to be judged:

Outstanding or Noteworthy Contributions to the Church

Outstanding or Noteworthy Contributions to the Community

Special or noteworthy projects by Junior Knight/Junior Daughter

Expansion Activities

Please provide the above information on separate sheets. Information provided should be no more than three (3) pages (one side only). Copies of awards may be attached.

Approved by vote of the Branch/Court at the meeting.

(Date)

Signature of Junior Grand Knight/Lady

Signature of Commander/Counselor


Send Junior Knights’ Form to the Director, and send Junior Daughters’ Form to the Directress Deadline: May 12, 2020






TALENT SHOW RULES

EACH ACT WILL BE ALLOWED A MAXIMUM OF 3 MINUTES INCLUDING SET UP Please Avoid Disqualification

Each Commander/Counselor should submit Talent Show registration form Only Juniors registered at the Conference will be allowed to be a participant Each act must furnish their own props A piano (if needed) and a microphone will be provided Accompanying music used for the act must be put on a CD/Flash drive. CDs/Flash drive should be given to the Emcee before performance CDs/Flash drive must be labeled CDs/Flash drive must be cued to the music for the performance No hazardous materials may be used in any act No lip syncing allowed Be on time, Acts should check in 30 minutes prior to the beginning of talent show Dress attire or costume should display the modesty of a Christian Organization Dance Acts and songs should display the modesty of a Christian Organization Contestants missing their time slot may still compete if time permits Judging will be based on the following criteria (50-point maximum):

OVERALL PERFORMANCE (1-20) ORIGINALITY (1-10) STAGE APPEARANCE (1-10) AUDIENCE APPEAL (1-10)

NOTE: 5 points will be automatically deducted if performance time exceeds time allotted.




TALENT SHOW ENTRY FORM JUNIOR KNIGHT/DAUGHTER NAME




HOME TELEPHONE CELLULAR TELEPHONE AGE

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Talent: CHECK ONE (1) Per Jr. Knight /Jr. Daughter Dramatic Interpretation: _____________ Instrument: ___________ Dance Group: ____________ Individual Dance: _____________ Singers: _____________ Steppers: ___________ TALENT COMPETITIONS will be held on Friday, June 26, 2020 from 8:00PM until See TALENT SHOW RULES enclosed. Deadline May 12, 2020





SPEECH RULES, REGULATIONS, AND ENTRY FORM JUNIOR KNIGHT/DAUGHTER NAME





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THEME: “Keeping Peter Claver’s Love and Affection - (KPCLA)” 1. Check in 15 minutes prior to start time.

2. Speech should be between 1-2 minutes long.

A speech less than one minute and over two minutes will be disqualified. 3. Age Groups will be (7-9), (10-12), (13-15), and (16-18) 4. Criteria for judging:

Interest Level Organization Transition Verbal Support Effectiveness of Delivery Eye Contact Enthusiasm Overall Effectiveness

5. Note cards and props may be used.

6. Speech and Entry Form must be submitted together by Deadline May 12, 2020

Send Junior Knights Speech and Entry Form to the Director, Junior Daughters to the Directress




ESSAY RULES, REGULATIONS, AND ENTRY FORM

Please complete this information and attach it to the Essay:



BRANCH COMMANDER/COUNSELOR NAME EMAIL



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1. Essay must be written on the theme of the Conference

Theme: “Keeping Peter Claver’s Love and Affection - (KPCLA)”

2. Essay must be legibly handwritten or typed.

3. Essays will be judged on the following criteria:

a. Theme

b. Originality

c. Spelling/Punctuation

d. Sentence Structure/Grammar

e. Word usage / Vocabulary

f. Organization of essay: introduction, body and conclusion

4. Junior’s name, Branch/Court name and number should NOT be mentioned in the essay. City, state or church name should NOT appear in the essay Commander’s/Counselor’s name should NOT be used in the essay.

Essay and Entry Form must be submitted together by Deadline: May 12, 2020

Send Junior Knights Essay and Entry Form to the Director, Junior Daughters to the Directress

BRO. WALTER RAY LESLIE, DIRECTOR LADY, PAMELA SIMMONS, DIRECTRESS



Length of paper should meet the following criteria: Age Group Minimum

Number of Words

Maximum Number of

Words 7-9 75 100

10 - 12 100 150 13 - 15 150 200 16 - 18 200 250

POETRY RULES, REGULATIONS, AND ENTRY FORM JUNIOR KNIGHT/DAUGHTER NAME





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THEME: “Keeping Peter Claver’s Love and Affection - (KPCLA)”

1. Check in 15 minutes prior to start time. 2. The Poetry must be presented on the Conference Theme.

3. Juniors will be judged on the following criteria:

Originality Presentation Introduction Time Limit Voice and Diction Interpretation Conference Theme

4. The time limit for each presentation will not exceed 2 minutes. Junior will be disqualified if the 2 minutes are exceeded.

5. Poem and Entry Form must be submitted together by Deadline May 12, 2020





2020 GULF COAST DISTRICT JUNIOR CONFERENCE RULES AND REGULATIONS

Arts and Crafts; Photography / Collage; Science Competitions Arts and Crafts

1. Piece must depict Conference Theme: “Keeping Peter Claver’s Love and Affection - (KPCLA)” 2. Judging shall include the following

Originality of piece Clarity of piece Neatness

3. On the day of judging Piece must be in designated area by 9AM Saturday, June 27, 2020 Junior’s name or Branch/Court number should not appear anywhere on the art or craft

being submitted. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Photography / Collage 1. Piece must depict Conference theme: “Keeping Peter Claver’s Love and Affection - (KPCLA)” 2. Judging shall include the following

Originality of piece Clarity of piece Neatness

3. On the day of judging Piece must be in designated area by 9AM Saturday, June 27, 2020 Junior’s name or Branch/Court number should not appear anywhere on the art or craft

being submitted. 4. A competition number will be assigned at the conference ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Science Competition 1. No Junior may enter more than one science project. 2. The project must be current work of the Junior registered for the competition. Piece must be in

designated area by 9AM Saturday, June 27, 2020. 3. The name of the Junior MUST APPEAR only on the back of the project with the Junior’s Branch

/Court name, number and their hotel room #. 4. Juniors MUST DEMONSTRATE to judges, through written reports, pictures, charts, graphs,

diagrams, that the research was accomplished. Juniors MUST be present during judging. 5. No commercial models or kits will be allowed as exhibits. 6. No live animals, preserved animals, dangerous chemical or equipment cell cultures and

microorganisms may be exhibited at the competition. Pictures of research previously done may be used on the display.

7. All projects will be judged on Scientific Thought, Creative Ability, Clarity Experimental Design, Understanding, Dramatic Value and Technical Skill.

8. No Science Project will be accepted without Science Competition Consent Form. 9. A competition number will be assigned at the conference. 10. Categories (Enter only one).

ARTS AND CRAFTS ENTRY FORM JUNIOR KNIGHT/DAUGHTER NAME





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Arts and Crafts 1. Piece must depict Conference theme: “Keeping Peter Claver’s Love and Affection - (KPCLA)”

2. Judging shall include the following

a. Originality of piece b. Clarity of piece c. Neatness

3. On the day of judging

Piece must be in designated area by 9AM Saturday, June 27, 2020 Junior’s name or Branch/Court number should not appear anywhere on the art or craft

being submitted.

4. A competition number will be assigned at the conference






POSTER RULES, REGULATIONS, AND ENTRY FORM JUNIOR KNIGHT/DAUGHTER NAME





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THEME: “Keeping Peter Claver’s Love and Affection - (KPCLA)” 1. The Poster must depict the Conference Theme.

2. Age Groups will be (7-9), (10-12), (13-15), and (16-18)

3. On the day of judging Saturday, June 27, 2020 Poster must be in designated area by 9AM Saturday, June 27, 2020 Junior’s name or Branch/Court number should not appear on the Poster

Send Junior Knights Form to the Director, and send Junior Daughters’ Form to the Directress





PHOTOGRAPHY ENTRY FORM JUNIOR KNIGHT/DAUGHTER NAME





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Photography 1. Pictures must depict Conference theme “Keeping Peter Claver’s Love and Affection - (KPCLA)”

2. Judging shall include the following

a. Originality of piece b. Clarity of piece c. Neatness


o Piece must be in designated area by 9AM Saturday, June 27, 2020 Junior’s name or Branch/Court number should not appear anywhere on the art or craft

being submitted.







COLLAGE ENTRY FORM JUNIOR KNIGHT/DAUGHTER NAME





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Photography 1. 1. Collage must depict Conference theme “Keeping Peter Claver’s Love and Affection -

(KPCLA)”

2. Judging shall include the following d. Originality of piece e. Clarity of piece f. Neatness


Piece must be in designated area by 9AM Saturday, June 27, 2020 Junior’s name or Branch/Court number should not appear anywhere on the art or craft

being submitted.







SCIENCE COMPETITION FORM:

PROJECT TITLE






( ) ( ) 1. Check in 15 minutes prior to start time. 2. No Junior may enter more than one science project 3. The project must be current work of the Junior registered for the competition. 4. Piece must be in designated area by 9AM Saturday, June 27, 2020. The name of the Junior MUST APPEAR only on the back of the project with the Junior’s Branch /Court name, number and their hotel room #. 5. Juniors MUST DEMONSTRATE to judges, through written reports, pictures, charts, graphs, diagrams, that the research was accomplished. Juniors MUST be present during judging. 6. No commercial models or kits will be allowed as exhibits 7. No live animals, preserved animals, dangerous chemical or equipment cell cultures and microorganisms may be exhibited at the competition. Pictures of research previously done may be used on the display. 8. All projects will be judged on Scientific Thought, Creative Ability, Clarity Experimental Design, Understanding, Dramatic Value and Technical Skill. 9. No Science Project will be accepted without Science Competition Consent Form 10. A competition number will be assigned at the conference Categories CHECK ONE (1) per Jr. Knight / Jr. Daughter

Astronomy _________ Behavioral Science _______ Biology Botany _______ Chemistry _____

Computer Applications _________ Earth/Space Science _________ Engineering _______

Environmental Science ________ Mathematics ________ Physics _______ Zoology _______

Send Junior Knights’ Form to the Director, and send Junior Daughters’ Form to the Directress






BANNER REGISTRATION FORM





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BANNER

Banners must illustrate the conference theme: “Keeping Peter Claver’s Love and Affection - (KPCLA)”

There will be only one banner entry from a Junior Branch or Junior Court.

The Banner can be made of any type of material that measures 18 inches in height

and 30 inches wide. You will be responsible for setting up your banner display.

Banner must be in designated area by 9AM Saturday, June 27, 2020 Send form in by Deadline date May 12, 2020 and bring copy with you.





SPELLING BEE RULES & ENTRY FORM

Each Branch and Court is allowed two (2) contestants in each group to compete. Check in 15 minutes prior to start time.

The Spelling Bee words have been selected from words that are age/grade appropriate. Words will be pronounced according to diacritical markings in the Merriam Webster’s

Collegiate Dictionary 11th Edition.

Pronunciation – If a word has two or more acceptable pronunciations, both pronunciations will be given by pronouncer.

Contestants are allowed to pronounce the word once before spelling it.

A contestant may request the pronouncer to repeat the word or use it in a sentence before beginning to spell

the word.

Judges may disqualify any contestant who ignores a request to start spelling.

A contestant may start over only once when spelling a word.

Upon missing the spelling of a word, the contestant is eliminated from the contest. The next word on the pronouncer’s list is given to the next contestant.

TIE BREAKER – When the contestants are reduced to two, each are called a word on the pronouncer’s list.

If both contestants spell the words correctly, the pronouncer will begin the tie breaker list. If a speller misspells a tie breaker word, the second speller is to be given the same word. If word is spelled correctly, that speller is the winner. However, if both spellers miss the word, the pronouncer is to continue until a winner is determined.

PROTEST Questions relating to the spelling of a word should be referred to the judge immediately. A contestant should file a protest before receiving the next words. Any protest after a word has been given to the speller or another speller will not be accepted. THE JUDGES DECISION SHALL BE FINAL ON ALL QUESTIONS.

SPELLING BEE REGISTRATION FORM BRANCH/COURT UNIT NAME UNIT No.


AGE GROUP AGE GROUP AGE GROUP AGE GROUP 7-8 9-10 11-12 13-14



BRO. WALTER RAY LESLIE , DIRECTOR LADY PAMELA SIMMONS, DIRECTRESS



2020 QUIZ BOWL ENTRY FORM





( ) ( ) ( ) ZONE #: ______, IS ENTRY AS A UNIT (YES/NO) _________

1. Check in 15 minutes prior to start time. Quiz Bowl and Debate competitions are scheduled at the same time. Please list the members of your Quiz Bowl Team(s). Each Branch/Court may enter a five-member team or as a unit.

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY TO ASSIST IN SPELLING ERRORS

TEAM ONE

TEAM TWO











DEBATE TOPIC: “Is immigration helpful or harmful to the economy”

DEBATE RULES AND INFORMATION

Check in 15 minutes prior to start time. Quiz Bowl and Debate competitions are scheduled at the same time.

1. Each Branch/Court may enter a four-member team or combine as a unit. Each member must speak, points will be taken away if the entire group does not participate. Other members can be used for research or speech preparation.

2. All times must be followed as stated below, or the team could be disqualified:

EVENT AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Presentation of Position 3 min per Team 3 min per Team Cross Examination 2 min per Team 2 min per Team

Rebuttal 2 min per Team 2 min per Team Closing Statement 2 min per Team 2 min per Team

3. Definition of Events:

Presentation of Position: Statements of facts relative to the affirmative or negative position on which one is speaking. Cross Examination: Questions regarding statements made by the opposing team members (opposing member should respond to question with brief answer). Rebuttal: Provide further clarification regarding the questions asked or the statements presented by the opposing team. Closing Statements: Team Members summarize their position.

4. Order of Debate: Affirmative Presentation of Position Negative Cross Examination Negative Presentation of Position Affirmative Cross Examination Negative Rebuttal Affirmative Rebuttal Negative Closing Affirmative Closing

5. The validity of the quotes or statistics can only be challenged by the opposing teams, NOT the judges.

6. Judges will use the following as a basis for judging each team:

g. Use of Character/Persuasive Power d. Knowledge of subject g. Group participation h. Analysis Techniques/Voice Quality e. Rebuttal skills i. Courtesy and respect for the other team f. Presentation of topic

7. Teams using Profanity or inappropriate language will be disqualified.

8. No team or team member may sit in during another team’s performance, until the final round.

9. Brackets for the debate tournament will be made available, prior to the start of the conference. Team placing will be

determined by the pulling of a number. Therefore, all teams must be present at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the tournament.

10. Each team should be prepared to debate, upon completion of bracket placement. No team will be allowed to alter their debate time, due to lack of preparation.

11. Debate on pros/cons and affirmative/negative will be determined by flipping of a coin.

DEBATE ENTRY FORM

MEMBERS UNIT NAME: BRANCH/COURT JUNIORS NAME UNIT# ZONE #

ALTERNATE MEMBERS

COMMANDER/COUNSELOR NAMES EMAILS



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Debate Topic: “Is immigration helpful or harmful to the economy”






CONFERENCE THEME ENTRY FORM






( ) ( ) Our Contest Committee will determine the winner of the 2022 KPC Gulf Coast District Junior Conference theme and symbol design. Please return your suggestion by May 12, 2020

The selected suggestion will receive award recognition

The Junior Conference theme suggestion should be seven (7) words or less. Theme suggestions going over seven (7) words will be disqualified. No more than (3) colors, T-shirt color included

Please write your 2022 Junior conference theme suggestion:

Theme: _____________________________________________________________________________

T-Shirt Color: _____________ Design Color: _____________________ Lettering Color: ____________

2022 CONFERENCE THEME SUGGESTION DESIGN

Picture T-Shirt Design





Knights of Peter Claver, Inc.

Juniors - By-Laws Resolution Form

Resolutions submitted to the 2020 KPC Gulf Coast District Junior Conference are to be typed or printed and bear the Council Seal. If no seal is available, indicate “no seal.” Please state the article(s), section(s) and the page number(s) of each resolution. Deadline: May 12, 2020 Branch/Court Name: _________________________________ Branch/Court Number ________ Whereas: _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ and Whereas: _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ and Therefore, Be It Resolved: ________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ SEAL Grand Knight/Lady _________________________________ Date: __________ Financial Secretary ________________________________ Date: __________

bro. walter ray leslie, director lady pamela simmons ...€¦ · commanders/counselors please...

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