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Agenda: Spring 2017 Coaches meeting

Lewiston High School, 156 East Avenue, Lewiston May 12, 2017 8:30 Breakfast and General Talking 8:55 Welcome and introductions Vote on Parliamentarian for the meeting 9:00 Officers’ Reports Secretary Lyndsy Denk (Falmouth) Approval of Fall Meeting minutes Treasurer ­­ Kris Deveau (Brunswick) Approval of Treasurer’s Report Vice President D’Arcy Robinson (Poland) President ­­ Matt Leland…
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MFA Coaches Meeting Confirmed

Join us May 12, 2017 at Lewiston High School 8:30 a.m. to approximately 2:30 p.m. for the MFA Coaches Meeting. Details agenda will be published when available.

Extemp topics by round for Maine District Tournament

Domestic Round 1: Post-election Round 2: Healthcare Round 3: Economy Round 4: News of the Week Foreign Round 1: Syria Rounds 2: Russia Round 3: European Union Round 4: News of the Week

States Extemp topics announced

The following round-by-round topics will be used at the Maine State Championship Tournament on January 28. Domestic Round 1: Post-election Round 2: Healthcare Round 3: Economy Round 4: News of the Week Foreign Round 1: Syria Rounds 2: Russia Round 3: European Union Round 4: News of the Week Click here for all topics, resolutions, and…
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2016-2017 Extemp Topics

Domestic Foreign October, November 2016 Election Effect of polls Campaign issues Policies in America Federal Reserve New gun regulations Elimination of existing regulations States rights Immigration The Economy Congressional actions Presidential intervention Job creation The European Union Future of Euro Debt crisis Impact of Immigration Russia US Relations Stability of governing body Impact of hacking…
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Minutes for Fall 2016 Coaching Meeting

Lewiston High School, 156 East Avenue, Lewiston September 9, 2016 8:30 Breakfast and general talking 8:55 Welcome and introductions Attendance Lyndsy Denk (Falmouth), Brian Dodge (Deering), Matt Leland (Lincoln Academy), Kris Deveau (Brunswick), Tom Sheehy (Brunswick), D’Arcy Robinson (Poland), Pat Spilecki (Lewiston), Michelle Adams (York), Dick Mullen (Cape Elizabeth), Dan Haskell (Chevrus), Veronica Foster (Biddeford),…
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Agenda: Fall Coaches Meeting 2016

Coaches and prospective coaches, join us from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 2:30 p.m. at Lewiston High School, 156 East Avenue, Lewiston on September 9, 2016. 8:30 Breakfast and General Talking 8:55 Welcome and introductions Vote on Parliamentarian for the meeting 9:00 Officers’ Reports Secretary Lyndsy Denk (Falmouth) Approval of Spring Meeting minutes Treasurer ­­ Kris Deveau (Brunswick)…
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Minutes for Spring 2016 Coaching Meeting

Spring Coaches Meeting Lewiston High School, 156 East Avenue, Lewiston May 6, 2016 8:30 Breakfast and general talking 8:55  Welcome and Introductions Pat Spelecki (Lewiston HS), Matt Kneeland (Greely HS), Brian Dodge (Deering HS) Matt Leland (Lincoln Academy), Joe Pelletier (Bangor HS), David Arenstam (Thornton Academy), Ben Grasso (Thornton Academy), Kris Deveau (Brunswick HS), Michele…
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Call for nominations: Scholarships and Of the Year

Greetings! It is that time of year again-time to collect nominations for the Coach of the Year Judge of the Year Student Scholarships Remember that the scholarships are awarded in each major category—Speech, Debate and Congress—so that a school can nominate in all of the categories. Date for submissions is Jan. 13. Email nominations to [email protected]. Ballots…
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2015-2016 Extemp Topics

Domestic Foreign October, November Pre-elections Religious freedom Homegrown terrorism Immigration, refugees China policies and politics The Other Americas (Canada, Central, South America) December add Second Amendment Rights The Washington Beltway European Union Islamic Extremists January add Economy Race Relations Immigration Economy Middle East Asia