Answers to Your Questions.
Delegates;
I apologize for the delay in answering some of your questions. I, along with my fellow BMUNers, have been very busy with school, work, and BMUN related activities. However, I will do my best to check my e-mail and this weblog several times a day for the next few days.
Here are answers to some of the more popular questions, as well as the ones posted in the comments section. Some of these answers may only apply to our committee, as different chairs will have their own discretion.
Will I be able to distribute pamphlets?
Yes, you may distribute pamphlets, but that won’t help or hurt you in our evaluation of your performance. I haven’t heard about any delegations in the UN actually distributing a pamphlet to convey their policies or ideas. Much of the real work in the UN goes on during committee or through one on one meetings.
Can I bring my laptop?
Yes you can bring your laptop. However, you may only use them during breaks and informal caucuses, and for writing resolutions. I’m fairly flexible about this sort of thing, and all you need to do is ask me or your vice-chairs if you want to to use it any other time. Otherwise, we assume you’re busy beating the high score on minesweeper and we’ll make a note of that.
Will I have access to the internet during committee?
Unfortunately, we are not yet able to provide you with a wireless internet connection during committee. During your breaks, there are restaurants and cafes all over Berkeley which will have free wireless connections. However, if we did provide you with an internet connection, there is little doubt many of you would be distracted from the topics at hand. On this note, though, I have nothing personally against Sidekicks or Blackberries; I just ask that you keep these disruptions to a minimum and not spend all your time in committee on them.