Hi everyone,

As we close in on the last couple days before Worlds, here are a few final reminders for Berlin:
  1. US Rep - I've been emailing you all out of convenience since I was already on this list, but I should officially introduce Samantha Sanders from Brown (copied here and on previous emails), who is our official US delegate (as Secretary, I can't also wear the US rep hat at Council). Some of you may have met her at Yale; she'll also run the caucus, so you'll see her then. She's incredible; you're in far more competent hands now.
  2. US Caucus - We'll work out a time and location for our caucus meeting in Berlin, with the goal of making an announcement during the tournament and notifying everyone via this email list (provided that we're able to schedule the caucus at least a day in advance). Members of the Auckland bid (including Ben Woolgar from their adj core), and Malaysia bid (including Jonathan Leader Maynard from their adj core) will join us for the beginning of this meeting to answer questions. Please review the bid information (summarized in this comparison document) in advance if posible. We'll also discuss the other issues on the agenda for Council, including Steve's registration reform proposal, Anne Valkering's language criteria agenda item, and likely others
  3. Special Session (Break Reform) - Once again, voting closes at 11:59pm on December 25th (tonight). You can vote here.
  4. Eligibility - If you're concerned about the eligibility of any US debater, please bring that to our attention as soon as possible, so we can clarify anyone's status before pre-Council.
Thanks,

Samantha and Coulter