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Table of Contents

Table of Contents……………………...………….1

Messages from Cabinet……………...…….… 2-3

Agenda…………………………………………3-13

Keynote Speaker Biography..........................13

JSA for Japan……..……………………………...14

JSA Summer School….....................................15

Convention Rules……………………….............16

Hotel Map...……………………………………….17

Skeleton Agenda………………………………..18

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Messages from Midwest JSA Cabinet

Message from Governor Tony Castagnoli

My fellow JSA members,

Welcome to Midwest Spring State 2011! I know this convention will be unlike any other we’ve ever had

in the history of our state; we have a nationally recognized yet very controversial keynote speaker with us, the

activities and debates are more creative than ever before, and most importantly our leadership for the

following year will be determined in the elections by all of you! By voting passionately for your candidates,

you’re all truly echoing the theme of this year’s Spring State: Revolutionizing Democracy. For over 75 years the

Junior State of America has engaged in democracy, and this weekend should be no exception. While we can

be confident in yesterday and today, what does tomorrow have to offer? Only your votes can tell us the

answer to that.

At this convention, my journey with the Junior State of America is coming to an end. Being this involved

in JSA has shaped my life more than anything else in these past four years. I can confidently say that JSA has

left significant impacts on many of the other graduating seniors here today as well. While we may be off

studying in other parts of the country this fall, JSA isn’t leaving. So to those of you who will still be around next

year, keep raising the bar for Midwest JSA with your leadership!

As always, I encourage you to become as involved as possible this weekend. Deliver a speech or two

(or three), ask hard-hitting questions during the activities, make new friends, try it all. You won’t regret it, I

promise. Are we ready to “Be the People”? Because Spring State 2011 is the place to prove it!

All the best,

Tony Castagnoli

Midwest JSA Governor 2010-2011

Message from Lieutenant Governor Aadi Tolappa

My JSA Family,

Spring State promises to be a convention of superlatives; whether it is the most intriguing, the most

dramatic, or just the most fun. This year, we have the opportunity of hearing perhaps the most controversial

keynote speaker we have ever hosted, and it has brought this convention unprecedented publicity. With

exciting debates and great night events, we hope that it will be the most memorable as well.

Each year, this convention brings with it a myriad of emotions. For the underclassmen and juniors, the

reminiscent melancholy of watching the seniors whom we have looked up to attend their final convention is

offset by the unbounded joy of spending time with old friends and meeting new ones. And for the seniors, the

bittersweet feeling of finishing out a career in JSA is lightened by the exciting prospects of a truly relaxing

summer and college to follow. Although Spring State is the shortest convention, these emotions and the

friendships they represent make it perhaps the most vibrant convention of the year.

Given recent events in the Middle East and Northern Africa, the theme of “Revolutionizing Democracy”

could not be more fitting for Spring State. This convention also gives all of us the opportunity to participate in

the democracy that is JSA. Although we must bid farewell to our beloved governor and many other leaders of

yesterday, we will take part in the creation of a new team of statesmen to lead us tomorrow. I believe that this

democracy is the essence of JSA, and it is what separates Spring State from every other convention.

And so, this weekend, I urge you to give a speech, eat lunch with a new friend, and share laughs with

strangers. I hope you enjoy Spring State 2011.

To Infinity and Beyond,

Aadi Tolappa

Midwest JSA Lieutenant Governor 2010-2011

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Message from Convention Coordinator Harish Sriram:

JSAers,

Welcome to Spring State 2011! Every year Midwest JSA's conventions develop dramatically. They

are the product of dedicated members with the desire to showcase the merits of Midwest Junior

Statesmen. This year, thanks to the Herculean efforts of cabinet and the resonant message of JSA, I’m

proud to say this convention offers you some truly revolutionary opportunities. Our controversial keynote

speaker, Rod Blagojevich, is sure to provide everyone with an engaging opportunity to interact with a

dynamic figure in American politics. Midwest JSAers have been working hard on a number of carefully

designed activism projects for you to enjoy as well. The theme, Revolutionizing Democracy, is especially

apt in consideration to current affairs. Democracy is in the air, from the struggles in Middle East to the

elections in this very convention center.

Over the next few days, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of JSA. Now is the time

to fully immerse yourself in the democratic spirit. I hope you will seize this opportunity to express the

power of your vote, and think carefully about whom you chose.

To many, including me, this is the end of a voyage. From the friendships I made that I dearly

hope will last a lifetime, to the amazing weekends I spent debating, JSA has been the highlight of high

school for me. Now, at this convention, it is time for me to say goodbye. But it’s time for one last “huzza!”

Let’s make this an unforgettable weekend – filled with remarkable debates and record-breaking

activism projects – but more importantly, a great time with friends. Join me as a reminiscent senior, a

fellow debater, or a new-found friend as we complete the year with this truly spectacular convention.

Always yours,

Harish Sriram

Midwest Convention Coordinator 2010-2011

Saturday, April 2nd

8:00-9:45 | Registration Grand Foyer

10:00-11:30 | Opening Session and Keynote Speaker Grand Ballroom DEF

Opening Remarks Governor Tony Castagnoli

Convention Coordinator Harish Sriram

Convention Rules Lindsey Bowen, Program Director

Keynote Speaker Former Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich

The Midwest Junior State of America

Spring State 2011

April 2-3 Doubletree Hotel—Oak Brook, IL

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11:40-12:25 | Block I

Debate: Resolved, that daily physical education in schools be

made compulsory.

According to many sources, including the World Health Organization, America is one of the least fit nations in the world,

with nearly 75% of all Americans classified as overweight or obese. Part of eliminating the growing obesity epidemic would be encouraging physical fitness, especially in children, and what

better place to do this in school? Daily physical education courses would require children to exercise for the better part of

an hour every day, fostering a healthy lifestyle in children. Pro: Glen Richardson, IMSA

Con: Zach Gold, Naperville North

Moderator: Chandni Nigam, Neuqua Valley

Grand Ballroom DEF

Thought Talk: Is maintaining national security more important

than upholding civil liberties in America today?

In the aftermath of September 11, 2001, Congress responded with numerous safety measures such as the implementation of

the USA PATRIOT Act, the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, and stringent TSA flight rules aimed at

combating the growing threat of domestic and international terrorism. Organizations such as the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) have responded to these measures by

commenting that the government is encroaching upon the rights of its citizens, limiting their freedom of speech and press.

Many politicians refute that these measures do not violate a citizen’s civil liberties, but ensure that the domestic tranquility of the state and the welfare of its people are secured properly.

Moderator: Emily Vander Weele, Latin School of Chicago

Essex

Moderator/Debater Workshop: All moderators, speakers, and

new JSAers are encouraged to attend.

Led by: Harish Sriram, Lake Forest

Grand Ballroom A

Debate: Resolved, that all Internet-file sharing be legalized.

Copyright is a form of legal protection provided to the authors of original works of authorship, whether books, music, film or other

creative works. Its aim is to allow authors, musicians, directors, etc., (and the companies that back them and distribute their

work) to profit from their creativity and encourage them and others to produce other works in future. The Internet has been described as the biggest threat to copyright since its beginning.

The Internet is full of information, much of it under varying degrees of copyright protection. Downloading music, games,

movies, software and other materials from the Internet without paying, and sharing these materials without proper permission is considered piracy and a violation of copyright laws. Should

these laws be updated to reflect new technology?

Grand Ballroom B

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12:30-1:15| Block II

Pro: Aswin Sivaraman, Neuqua Valley

Con: Sam Mather, Naperville North

Moderator: Shawn Jain, IMSA

Fair Election Committee Meeting

Mandatory Meeting for Candidates running for office Led by: Sara Tamizuddin and Farah Tamizuddin

Grand Ballroom C

Teacher/Advisor Meeting

Kent

Debate: Resolved, that America actively support protesters

under oppressive governments.

After the recent protests in Libya, it seems clear that the protesters against Moammar Gaddafi would have benefitted

from American assistance in toppling their oppressive dictator. However, many argue that the Egyptian Revolution would not have turned out as peacefully nor as democratically had the

United States become involved. During the Green Movement in Iran in 2009, protests were widespread but failed to gain any

ground against the firmly entrenched government. Should the United States intervene on behalf of protesters against oppressive governments, or is the stamp of U.S. approval a bad

thing in an anti-status-quo protest? Pro: Jordan McEvoy, Arrowhead

Con: Lucy Mui, Naperville Central

Moderator: Nicky Grover, Neuqua Valley

Grand Ballroom A

Debate: Resolved, that increasing economic equality ought to

be a more important social goal than maximizing economic

freedom.

American democracy has two main goals: preserving equality and maintaining freedom. In regards to the economy, these goals are mutually exclusive within a capitalist system. Economic

freedom allows citizens to accumulate more wealth than everyone else, eliminating equality and giving those with more

money the ability to become even more unequal. Thus, many argue that encouraging equality is a better goal than maintaining freedom. What should the priority be, freedom or

equality? Pro: Anastasia Golavashkina, Naperville North

Con: Meagan Murphy, Marian Central Catholic

Moderator: Rachel Deppe, Naperville North

Grand Ballroom B

Council of Chapter Presidents Meeting Grand Ballroom C

Thought Talk: When forced to choose, should elected

government officials act in the interests of their constituents or

the country? The issue of pork-barrel spending often is traced back to

elected officials valuing their own reelection over the interests of

Essex

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1:15-2:30| Lunch

2:35-3:45|Candidate Declarations

3:50-4:35| Block III

the country. These officials would argue that they are acting on

the behalf of their constituents, even though their actions may not be in the best interest of the country as a whole. Should delegates elected to federal offices act on behalf of the people

who elected them, or should they seek to best represent their country’s goals?

Moderator: Aisha Subomi Bankole-Hameed, Naperville North

Press Secretary

Led by: Christian Neumeister, Lake Forest

Grand Ballroom DEF

Debate: Resolved, that the Tea Party movement is beneficial to

American democracy.

The Tea Party, a recent populist movement, emerged through a series of protests in 2009. It is not an official political party and does not run candidates. Various polls have found that 88% of

the party supports immigration laws, 82% believes that gays should not be allowed to marry, and 52% believes that "lesbians

and gays have too much political power." They follow a 10 point agenda called “Contract from America” which aims to 1)Identify the constitutionality of every new law, 2)Reject

emissions trading, 3) Demand a balanced federal budget, 4)Simplify the tax system, 5) Audit federal government agencies for constitutionality, 6)Limit annual growth in federal spending,

7) Repeal the healthcare legislation passed on March 23, 2010, 8) Pass an 'All-of-the-Above' Energy Policy, 9) Reduce Earmarks,

and 10) Reduce Taxes. Do these points align with major goals of improving the American democracy? Pro: Ryan Burns, Lake Forest

Con: James Chen, IMSA

Moderator: Izora Baltys, Marion Central Catholic

Grand Ballroom A

Debate: Resolved, that public high schools require an impartial

religious education course. Even though 92% of Americans profess a belief in God, studies

have shown that the general population lacks a basic knowledge of major religions. Some say that without this

education an understanding of world events and the ability to critique the claims of those preaching religious intolerance will be undermined. Some schools already offer religious education

as an elective course. Is high school the right time to learn this? Should all schools make it a require class, or do the costs

outweigh the benefits?

Grand Ballroom B

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4:40-5:25 | Block IV

Pro: Eric Neumeister, Lake Forest

Con: Sara Tamizuddin, Springfield

Moderator: Caroline Brunson, Springfield

Thought Talk: What has been the most influential technological

innovation of the last decade?

Although we may take it for granted, the technology that is

intertwined with our daily lives did not exist ten years ago. In 2000, there were no such things as iPods, iPads, Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, YouTube, Wii, Xbox 360, and a multitude of

other inventions. We might have been young children without it, but how is it shaping our lives now? Is there any one thing that

completely revolutionized our conception of technology? Moderator: Chirag Sachar, Metea Valley

Kent

Debate: Resolved, that Euthanasia be legalized in the United

States.

Euthanasia, also called physician-assisted suicide, has been a long-standing, highly controversial topic in our nation. The prime example of this is Dr. Kevorkian, who was convicted under

common law for 10-25 years for second degree murder after the Michigan Supreme Court ruling that the ban on assisted suicide

was legal. The main issues debated with euthanasia are patient suffering, government involvement with these decisions, healthcare spending, ethical/religious concerns, and living wills.

What rights should people have about their death and how much should the government be involved with this?

Pro: Michael Hu, Lincoln Park

Con: Nesh Patel, Neuqua Valley

Moderator: Vicky Fernandez, Lincoln Park

Grand Ballroom A

Debate: Resolved, that high-speed rail is a necessary infrastructure investment for the federal government.

The Obama administration has designated $8 billion in stimulus funds for high-speed passenger rail, buoying hopes that super-trains will operate throughout the American landscape as they

do in Europe and Asia. The money, most likely to be divided among multiple corridors, won't buy a single fast-rail system. But

supporters say it will help traditional trains run faster and pay for planning to make true high-speed rail networks a reality. Does high-speed rail have realistic benefits for America?

Pro: Angelo Porchetta, Arrowhead

Con: Tyler Rotche, Neuqua Valley

Moderator: Nivetha Samy, Skyline

Grand Ballroom B

Debate: Resolved, that the United States take military action

against the Somali Pirates.

Somali pirates have threatened Mid-East trading routes for decades, but have become a serious problem in recent years,

Kent

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5:30-6:30 |Elections

6:30-8:30 | Dinner

8:35-9:05| Chapter Caucus

9:10-10:05| Block V

costing the international community nearly $12 billion and killing

dozens of people. The United States contributes to an international naval task force that patrols the coast of Somalia, but the success of pirates despite these measures would

indicate that more direct action needs to be taken, despite the United States’ historical failures to intervene in Somalia.

Pro: Gayatri Sanku, Naperville Central

Con: Farah Tamizuddin, Springfield

Moderator: Ankur Sarup, Neuqua Valley

Thought Talk: Should Affirmative Action be based on

socioeconomic status rather than minority status?

Affirmative action as we currently know it was a term coined by President Kennedy in 1961 and the resulting method serves the purpose of balancing racial inequalities in the workplace and at

school. As time went on, affirmative action could have the opposite effect; particularly in the Bakke case of 1978, this

program caused an unequal advantage to less qualified racial minorities. Many pundits now argue for an overhaul of affirmative action, enacting programs that would require

companies to hire someone of lesser economic status when compared to someone with equal qualifications. Would this

decrease poverty? What other effects could a new program like this have? Moderator: Hedy Gutfreund, Latin School of Chicago

Essex

Chapter of the Year Presentations

Teacher/Advisor Reception Ogden

Debate: Resolved, that the Western world should be more

accepting of polygamy. As primates, many would believe that humans naturally exhibit

polygamous behavior, mating with as many other primates as possible to help widen and diversify the population, ensuring the

survival of the human race. However, mankind currently is expected to engage in monogamy, and we have found other

ways to ensure a growing population. Polygamists are often socially rejected in Western society, but polygamy is encouraged in a variety of other cultures throughout the world.

Instead of rejecting polygamy as immoral, should the Western world be more open to the concept?

Grand Ballroom DEF

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10:05-10:55 | Night Activities I

11:00-12:00|Night Activities II

Pro: Derick Ledermann, Marian Central Catholic

Con: Donald Finch, Neuqua Valley

Moderator: Edeline Chen, Naperville Central

Debate: Resolved, the “Black Plague” is worse than “Bieber

Fever”. Rebecca Black’s music video “Friday” has 66 million views on

YouTube, gaining nearly 30 million of those in under one week. Black has become a sensation, even though her video is labeled by many as the “worst song ever”. Justin Bieber, meanwhile, has

released two platinum records and secured recording contracts with Usher, becoming a teen idol. Both have had their share of

hype, thought one is clearly more talented than the other. Which is worse? Pro: David Wadkins, Mayo

Con: Christian Neumeister, Lake Forest

Moderator: Josie Dalton, Naperville North

Kent

Debate: Resolved, that the assassination of foreign nationals by the United States is an acceptable foreign policy option.

The position of dictator is a role that developed under the Roman Empire. This was originally a position given to a magistrate in order to take action during times of crises. Since

that time, there have been many dictators of various nations and empires which abuse this position of absolute control over the governed people. There have been several examples of a

dictator’s corruption, oppression, and intolerance. In addition, certain individuals play key roles in foreign efforts to undermine

American interests. The covert assassination of top scientists in Iran’s nuclear program is another example of when killing foreigners can be beneficial to US interests.

Pro: Shaker Samman, Port Huron

Con: Melissa Diamond, Wayzata

Moderator: Shelby Cassesse, Marian Central Catholic

Essex

Dance, Dance, Dance!

DJ: Aswin and Zac (Team Azure) Spring

Paper Crane Making/Movie Party

Come learn how to make paper cranes! For every paper crane made, $2 will be donated to Japan.

Grand Ballroom DEF

Improv Speaking

Led by: Vikram Ramesh and Aswin Sivaraman Kent

Dance, Dance, Dance! Spring

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12:15 | Curfew

Sunday, April 3rd

8:00-9:00 | Checkout You must be out of your room before 9:00 AM. Give your room keys to your T/A.

Luggage Storage Coat Room

9:00-9:50| Breakfast

10:00-10:50| Block VI

DJ: Aswin and Zac (Team Azure)

Paper Crane Making/Movie Party

Come learn how to make paper cranes! For every paper crane

made, $2 will be donated to Japan.

Grand Ballroom DEF

Twister!

Led by: Jordan McEvoy Kent

Debate: Resolved, that the world would be a better place without nuclear weapons. The nuclear bomb was first made possible after technological

advances in the 1930’s. While only two nuclear bombs have ever been used in warfare, the nuclear weapon has forever

affected the world today. Breakthroughs in nuclear technology by the military led to a clean, renewable source of energy in nuclear power, but also to situations such as the Cold War,

Mutually Assured Destruction and constant threats by rogue nations and terrorists. Pro: Sameer Bansal, Naperville North

Con: Jeffrey Zhao, IMSA

Moderator: Mark Gaughan, Neuqua Valley

Grand Ballroom A

Debate: Resolved, that the United States Air Force should increase their use of unmanned drones for attack and

reconnaissance missions.

Drones, or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, are one of the latest advances in airplane technology. Drones have proven to be

more versatile, more reliable and more cost-effective than the current manned airplanes. However, there are a variety of

questions raised by drones: are they legal under international law? Can drones be tampered with? How effective are drones at dog-fighting or attacking specific targets? Drones have

caused hundreds of civilian casualties, but military personnel argue that they save the lives of pilots. Should the Air Force use

more drones? Pro: Camron Bagheri, Lake Forest

Con: Lisa Swanson, Naperville Central

Grand Ballroom B

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10:55-11:45| Block VII

Moderator: Vinay Kashyap, Neuqua Valley

Debate: Resolved, that WikiLeaks be censored to protect National Security.

Last summer, WikiLeaks released a large number of classified U.S. Government documents obtained illegally by a U.S. Army private. Among the documents were sensitive files dealing with

war crimes and espionage against other nations, which proved to be quite embarrassing to America. Though both parties have been somewhat inconsistent in their support for leaked

documents (the GOP applauded a leak of a series of emails between climatologists discussing a cover-up of potentially

damaging research, while the Democrats have taken the same approach to wiretaps during the PATRIOT Act), there has never been a leak on such as scale as this. Does WikiLeaks’ information

threaten U.S. International Relations, or has the U.S. done nothing about which it should be embarrassed?

Pro: Harish Sriram, Lake Forest

Con: Nick Majher, Metea Valley

Moderator: Manas Gosavi, Neuqua Valley

Kent

Thought Talk: Does the concept of “preventive war" ever work? Preventive war is a concept in which a country declares war on

another country when a threat or attack is not imminent, primarily to prevent a shift in the balance of power between both countries. Many advocates of preventive war argue that it

is needed in modern day foreign relations, especially due to the growth of unconventional war tactics and the rise of more

dangerous and powerful weapons. However, critics point out that preventive war may go past jurisdiction of international law and may lack legal basis. For example, the Iraq War, claimed as

a preemptive war, was widely criticized as a preventative war, as Iraq did not pose any military threat against the U.S. at the

time and the U.S. partly invaded Iraq to control Middle Eastern oil. Moderator: Eric Price, Naperville North

Essex

Debate: Resolved, that deficit spending is a net benefit for the

economy during a recession.

Government spending during a recession is key to making up for the loss in consumer spending and investment that

accompanies an economic downturn. By borrowing money instead of raising taxes to raise revenue, the government can make use of economic multipliers to increase the productivity of

the economy and stop leakages. By putting borrowed money into an economy, the government can boost GDP back to

desirable levels while simultaneously lowering taxes in order to increase spending and get the economy back on track.

Grand Ballroom A

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Pro: Patrick Eisenhauer, Arrowhead

Con: Vikram Ramesh, Neuqua Valley

Moderator: Lucy McColgan, Arrowhead

Debate: Resolved, that America would be best served by

reducing its involvement in the Middle East. The Middle East is an area that most Americans do not fully

understand; with a variety of cultural and economic factors at work that are foreign to us. Ranging from terrorism to single-product economies with a lack of most resources, the Middle

East is a complicated region in which American interests might be better served by not intruding. As we have seen with Iraq,

involvement often brings anti-American sentiment, while Egypt is a prime example of a case in which democratic goals were achieved because America did not interfere. Should America

scale back its involvement in the Middle East? Pro: Kirstyn Petras, Culver Academy

Con: Stephanie Malek, Latin School

Moderator:Lisa Liu, Skyline

Grand Ballroom B

Debate: Resolved, that unions should be outlawed. The recent uproar in Wisconsin and other states in the Midwest over the power of organized labor have highlighted the

ineffectiveness and gross excesses of unions. In 2005, the AFL-CIO was split into seven different unions because members had concerns about its focus on electing Democrats to office instead

of recruiting new members. With businesses and conservative politicians taking aggressive anti-union stances, as well as labor

being outsourced in part due to the large costs that unions incur, many believe that unions have grown too powerful. Pro: Mary Kate Williams, Naperville North

Con: Summer Wu, IMSA

Moderator: Tony Castagnoli, Naperville North

Kent

Thought Talk: Have Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac done more

harm or good to the US economy?

Fannie Mae, or the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) was set up as a stockholder-owned corporation in 1938 and chartered by Congress in 1968 as a government-sponsored

enterprise to expand the secondary mortgage market by securitizing mortgages in the form of mortgage-backed securities. Freddie Mac buys mortgages on the secondary

market, pools them, and sells them as a mortgage-backed security to investors on the open market. This secondary

mortgage market increases the supply of money available for mortgage lending and increases the money available for new home purchases. However, risky lending practices by both

groups were major contributors to the recent massive recession. Have these organizations truly been beneficial to the United

States?

Essex

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11:50-12:50|Elections Grand Ballroom DEF

12:55-1:30| Closing Session Grand Ballroom DEF

Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich

Rod Blagojevich is Illinois’ former Governor (2003-2009)

and United States House Representative (1997-2003). As a House Representative, Blagojevich helped pass critical

legislation like the Child Abduction Prevention Act and Help America Vote Act. As Governor, he extended health care coverage to over 400,000 children via the All

Kids Program, provided free health services to all returning Illinois veterans via the Illinois Warriors Assistance

Program, and invested $5.9 billion into education—more than any other administration in Illinois history.

The Governor is now on his second trial for charges regarding his alleged attempt to sell President Barack Obama’s vacant Senate seat. His first trial concluded in a

deadlock on August 17th, 2010. His second trial is set to begin on April 20th, 2011.

Upon the completion of his trial, Mr. Blagojevich will host his own radio show "The Big 89" on WLS in Chicago. He has also penned the autobiographical The Governor and

reached week four on Donald Trump’s The Celebrity Apprentice. Though he was unable to travel to Costa Rica after NBC requested him for “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me

Out of Here!” his wife went in his place and became an overnight hit with the show’s viewers, cast, and crew.

10:10-10:30 Speech 10:30-11:00 Questions 11:00-11:20 Jeopardy! (students pay $5/individual or $10/group to come up and

"compete" against Blagojevich for one question) 11:30-12:00 Opportunity to speak with students (Windsor)

Moderator: Sam Mather, Naperville North

Activism Project of the Year Director of Activism Vicky Fernandez

Best Speaker Awards Convention Coordinator Harish Sriram

Director of Debate Christian Neumeister

Midwest Awards Lindsey Bowen

Farewell Address Governor Tony Castagnoli

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BE THE PEOPLE

JSA for JAPAN On March 11, 2011:

A devastating earthquake and tsunami hit Japan, killing over 26,000 people and leaving

hundreds of thousands homeless.

The 9.0 magnitude earthquake led to a nuclear crisis that is now endangering the remaining of

the population.

This weekend:

You can help the victims of this catastrophe by participating in the fundraisers that we’ll be hosting.

1. Jeopardy with Rod Blagojevich ($5 per question)

Compete against former IL governor Rod Blagojevich in a fun game of Jeopardy!

2. JSA Cabinet Raffle (.50/raffle ticket)

Raffle tickets will be sold throughout Saturday morning, and winners will be announced during Night

Activities. Winners will enjoy a free breakfast with the cabinet member of their choice.

Participants:

-Tony Castagnoli- Governor -Vicky Fernandez- Activism Director

-Harish Sriram- Convention Coordinator -Farah Tamizuddin- Frontier Senator

-Christian Neumeister- Director of Debate -Sara Tamizuddin- Chief of Staff

-Aswin Sivaraman- Director of Technology -Jordan McEvoy – Assistant Convention Coordinator

3. Paper Crane Party

For every paper crane made, $2 will be donated to Japan. Our goal is to at least make 2,000 paper

cranes! Don’t know how to make them? We’ll teach you.

4. Red Box Donations (Any amount is welcomed).

**All proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross: Japan Aid**

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CONVENTION RULES

1. All rules for school field trips prevail. Use of illegal drugs or alcohol is not permitted. Students also

will be punished if they are in a room where drugs or alcohol are present. The use of tobacco

products is not allowed. To ensure these rules are obeyed, the Teacher/Advisor and The Junior

Statesmen Foundation must approve the attendance of each delegate. We reserve the right to

deny any student the privilege of attending the event.

2. At 5:15, students will check in with their Teacher/Advisor in a designated area in the Hotel. No

students may leave the hotel property after the dinner break.

3. At curfew, Teacher/Advisors will check delegates at their rooms. Delegates must remain quietly

in their own rooms after curfew (12:15 AM). Delegates also are required to meet with the

Teacher/Advisor at other designated times.

4. Delegates must attend all conference activities.

5. At no time may male and female students be in each others' rooms.

6. Delegates may not leave the convention hotel without the permission of their Teacher/Advisor.

During meal times, with their Teacher/Advisor's permission, delegates may leave the hotel to eat in

designated areas. Under no circumstances are delegates to leave the hotel after the dinner break.

7. Delegates must wear their name tags (in a visible location) at all times.

8. All students assigned to a room are responsible for any charges made to the room. All students

assigned to a room are also responsible for the condition of the room. No outside phone calls can be

made from student hotel rooms. Room service and other items may not be charged to a student’s

room. No delegate may change rooms without the permission of The Junior Statesmen staff members

at the event.

9. No student may drive a car to the convention or ride in a student driven car during the convention.

10. Visitors are not allowed in the convention hotel. Delegates are not allowed to associate with any

visitor who is not an official guest of the Junior State program.

11. Students are expected to dress appropriately. Delegates should respect the rights of other hotel

guests and not do anything to damage the reputation of the Junior Statesmen program. Students

must not open or throw anything out of windows. Students must stay off balconies.

12. Pizza deliveries and room service deliveries are not permitted after curfew (12:15AM) even if you

ordered the food in advance.

13. Students should not bring expensive items to the convention. Valuable items must be stored in

the hotel safe. The Junior State/The Junior Statesmen Foundation are not responsible for items stored

in a luggage storage area. No large radios or portable stereos are allowed.

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Saturday

Ballroom DEF Ballroom A Ballroom B Ballroom C Kent Essex

Opening Session (DEF) 10:00-11:30

Block I 11:40-12:25

Daily physical

education

Mod/Debater

workshop

File sharing be

legalized FEC Meeting (TT) National

security>civil

liberties?

Block II

12:30-1:20 Support

protesters under

oppression

Economic

equality is more important than

economic

freedom

Chapter

Presidents

Meeting

T/A Meeting (TT) Government

act for constituents

or country?

Lunch 1:20-2:30

Candidate Declarations (DEF) 2:35-3:45

Block III

3:50-4:35 Press Secretary Tea Party is

Beneficial

Required

religious

education

course

(TT) Most

influential tech

innovation?

Block IV 4:40-5:25

Euthanasia High-speed rail Assassination of diplomats

policy

(TT) Affirmative action be based on socioeconomic

status

Elections (DEF) 5:30-6:30

Dinner 6:30-8:30

Spring Ballroom DEF Kent Essex Ogden

Chapter Caucus (DEF) 8:35-9:05

Block V

9:10-10:00 Polygamy “Black Plague” is

worse than “Bieber

Fever”

Somali Pirates Chapter of the

Year Presentations;

T/A Reception

Night Activities I

10:05-10:55 Dance Paper

Cranes/Movie Improv

Night Activities II

11:00-12:00 Dance Paper

Cranes/Movie Twister!

Sunday

9:00-9:50 Breakfast! You must be out of your room by 9:00 am.

Ballroom A Ballroom B Kent Essex

Block VI

10:00-10:50

World is better

without nuclear weapons

Increase use of

unmanned drones

WikiLeaks be

censored

(TT) Preventative War

Block VII 10:55-11:45

Deficit spending

US reduce its involvement in the

Mideast

Unions be outlawed (TT) Fannie Mae and

Freddie Mac

Elections (DEF)11:50-12:50

Closing Session (DEF) 12:55-1:30

*TT is a thought talk, GD is a gavel debate.