Letter from the USG of Committees

Plenary Committees
General Assembly First Committee (DISEC)
1. Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring WMDs
2. Militarization of space
3. Measures to prevent piracy in Somalia

Rio+20 Conference on Sustainable Development
1. A green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication
2. The institutional framework for sustainable development

Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
1. Current situation in Kashmir and India's potential involvement in OIC
2. Accessing and repairing damages of the Arab Spring
3. Revision and enforcement to the Cairo Declaration on Human Rights

Medium-Sized Committees
African Union
1. Child soldiers
2. HIV/AIDS
3. Conflict resources

UNESCO Executive Board
1. Promoting empowerment through universal access to information
2. Implementation of the Haifa Declaration
3. Involvement in and consideration of the interests of indigenous people in the selection
and maintenance of world heritage sites

United Nations Human Rights Council
1. Combating human trafficking 
2. Advancement of women in government and politics
3. Measures to ensure access to clean water and sanitation

Specialized Agencies
Historical North Atlantic Council
Historical United Nations Security Council
Crisis Simulation: Former Yugoslavia 

North Atlantic Council
1. NATO's role in state-building 
2. The changing role and structure of NATO in the 21st century 
3. Missile Defence Systems 

United Nations Security Council
1. Israeli occupation of the Golan Heights 
2. Establishing a framework for intervention in the 21st century through redefining R2P 
3. Situation in Côte d'Ivoire 

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The Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC), otherwise known as the General Assembly First Committee, is a subcommittee of the General Assembly. The General Assembly, comprising all 193 members states of the United Nations, meets annually for two weeks in September. Afterwards, specific issues raised at these GA main sessions are discussed in greater detail by the GA's six subcommittees. DISEC, one of the six committees, deals with military-related issues that threaten world peace and international security, the preservation of which is stated in the UN Charter as one of the United Nation's primary purposes.

Each year, DISEC considers roughly 50 resolutions. Historically, DISEC has addressed topics relating to the use, testing, and control of weapons, both conventional and unconventional. However, in recent times the committee's focus has evolved to also include issues relating to the use of technology for military purposes, both on land and in outer space. While resolutions passed by DISEC are non-binding, the committee can recommend issues up to the top of the UN hierarchy, asking the Security Council to consider more concrete action. DISEC's inclusion of all members of the UN and strict one-vote-per-country structure not only promotes international cooperation but also serves as a good indicator of world consensus on military issues.

During CAHSMUN 2012, delegates will be focusing on the following topics:

1. Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring WMDs
2. Militarization of space
3. Measures to prevent piracy in Somalia

Eric Liu Director

Eric Liu is a student at St. George’s School. He has been to numerous Model United Nations conferences, including, most recently, a conference in Chicago, and has been recognized at several of them. Since he first joined his school’s MUN program in Grade 7, Eric has developed a deep-seated interest in foreign and international affairs; unsurprisingly then, he is also heavily involved in debating and closely follows politics. Eric is very excited to be serving as the director for DISEC at CAHSMUN 2012, and looks forward to a weekend of stimulating discourse!

Jin Soo Chung Chair

Jin Soo Chung is currently in grade 12 in Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School. He loves to play soccer and he’s been a fan of Chelsea FC ever since he started to play soccer. Jin Soo is also a passionate singer. His tenor voice is confident and calm. He sings so much that sometimes people refer to him as the moving iPod. Jin Soo has been involved with MUN since grade 7 and has been in love with it ever since. He is looking forward to meeting the delegates and passing a viable resolution that would bring more stability to the world.

Angela Du Assistant Director

Angela Du has been participating in MUN conferences since the tenth grade and is excited to finally be behind the dais table. In her spare time, Angela likes to paint, sleep and eat. She is looking forward to meeting all the delegates in DISEC.

In June 1992, a two-week summit was held in Rio de Janeiro to discuss climate change's global and international effects. Many NGOs participated alongside the 172 delegates from various countries worldwide in the "Earth Summit", now known as "Rio". Twenty years later, the General Assembly has deemed it necessary to hold another: the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD), or Rio+20.

With over 150 different nations from across the world coming to this historic anniversary, the consensus reached at Rio+20 will undoubtedly determine the direction of world policy regarding both sustainable development and maintaining the planet's delicate ecological balance. Summits since Rio have, in conjunction with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), played a key role in determining the world’s policy regarding environmental issues. Rio+20 hopes to capitalize on previous successes at past conferences, so that the nations of the world can continue on the road to a sustainable future.

CAHSMUN 2012's RIO+20 committee will be discussing the following topics:

1. A green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication
2. The institutional framework for sustainable development

Robin Shih Director

Unable to think up of a better introduction for himself, Robin Shih is a grade 12 student who is currently attending Fraser Heights Secondary School. Having began MUN in Grade 11 and having delegated at numerous conferences in the past year along with writing too many position papers, Robin is looking forward to serving as a member of CAHSMUN Staff as the director of Rio+20. In addition to serving as one of the leaders of Fraser Height’s own MUN club, Robin is involved in a plethora of extracurricular activities which causes him to spend more time at school then is healthy for somebody his age. Nonetheless in his few moments of spare time Robin enjoys running, playing basketball, and of course the two staples of life, eating and sleeping.

Maitri Gupta Chair

Maitri is an enthusiastic grade 12 student from Semiahmoo Secondary who is very passionate about Model UN. Her love for this epic coming together of delegations to discuss foreign affairs began after she attended her first conference, ConnectMUN 2010, in grade 11. In addition to a few conferences, she was fortunate enough to be able to end her first successful MUN year alongside her peers as USG for SemiMUN 2011. In her spare time, Maitri can be found having dance parties in her room, giving random people hugs, waddling like a penguin as she attempts to reach a class on time with gigantic backpack and day dreaming about her future excursions. As for now she is excited to be a part of the CAHSMUN 2012 team as the Chair for Rio +20 and hopes to take away the best from this experience.

Sophie Yan Assistant Director

Sophie is currently a twelfth grader at Crofton House School. She has been involved in MUN for about three years now and is looking forward very much to CAHSMUN 2012. In her spare time, Sophie enjoys eating new, exciting things, visiting new, exciting places, and meeting new, exciting people. She is excited for the conference and hopes that she can help provide delegates with a memorable and rewarding experience this year!

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation is an international body that represents the voices of Muslim nations and ensures that the needs of Muslims are met and sustained. According to its charter, the OIC strives to maintain the social and economic values of the Islamic culture, encourages solidarity amongst member states, and wishes to increase and uphold international cooperation, peace and security and advance education in the fields of science and technology. It was founded on September 25, 1969, includes 57 member states and is a permanent delegation to the United Nations. The official languages of this committee are Arabic, English and French.

During CAHSMUN 2012, delegates will be focusing on the following topics:

1. Current situation in Kashmir and India's potential involvement in OIC
2. Accessing and repairing damages of the Arab Spring
3. Revision and enforcement to the Cairo Declaration on Human Rights

The African Union was created in 1999, intended primarily to remove the vestiges of colonization and apartheid across the African continent. Today, the AU deals with numerous issues, ranging from HIV/AIDS to corruption. However, the essential purpose of the organization remains the same: to create solidarity amongst African nations and to defend the interests of the continent on the international stage. The AU's vision of the continent is “an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.”

Today, the AU is an leader in African development and integration, promoting respect, transparency, teamwork, and accountability between and within its nations' governments Moreover, the African Union has become a global leader that focuses on prevalent international issues and their effects on the African Continent. Its decisions often affect the entire world, and the AU often calls on other international organizations, such as the Economic and Social Council, to aid its attempts to solve these global issues. The African Union is the key to ensuring that African nations can combat African issues together, maintaining the continent's sovereignty.

African Union at CAHSMUN 2012 will discuss the following issues:

1. Child soldiers
2. HIV/AIDS
3. Conflict resources

Isabel Wade Director

Currently a senior at Crofton House School, Isabel served as the Assistant Captain of the Model UN Club in 2011 and is currently a Co-Captain. Isabel has participated in many conferences and notes the Joint Crisis Committee and Security Council as her favourite committees (apart from AU of course). She also served as USG of Marketing for ConnectMUN and director of UNODC for VMUN. Isabel also enjoys playing and coaching ice hockey, debating, and volunteering. Isabel looks forward to an engaging and enjoyable conference.

Yvonne Yong Chair

Yvonne started out as a delegate at the first year of Enver Creek Secondary’s MUN and is now a first year Business Administration student at SFU. Her first conference was at CAHSMUN and she is excited to return and take on a new role and a new perspective. Outside of MUN, Yvonne is involved with various organizations, such as, The Young Readers’ Choice Awards Society of BC and the Food Bank. Yvonne is also a smoothie connoisseur who enjoys exploring the nooks of the world. She looks forward to experiencing another exhilarating conference at CAHSMUN.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNECO) is a subsidiary organ of the United Nations responsible primarily for promoting international co-operation and collaboration on education, science, and culture to contribute to peace and justice internationally.

UNESCO Executive Board at CAHSMUN 2012 will be discussing the following topics:

1. Promoting empowerment through universal access to information
2. Implementation of the Haifa Declaration
3. Involvement in and consideration of the interests of indigenous people in the selection
and maintenance of world heritage sites

David Chen Director

David is a Grade 11 student at Mulgrave School. Having lived in four different countries (New Zealand, Australia, China, and Canada) in the past 7 years, David became developed a passion for political science and international relationships. He is the founder and Secretary General of Mulgrave's Model UN club and will be participating in the Berkeley Model UN conference in March. Although David has attended many MUN conferences, CAHSMUN was his first conference as a staff member and he hopes to give the delegates an unforgettable weekend of debate and diplomacy. When he isn't in the swimming pool or on the basketball court, you can find him involved in youth parliament or playing the piano. Some of David's interests outside of Model UN include debating, public speaking, golf, badminton, and cross-country. David believes that this year's CAHSMUN will be the best one yet and wishes all delegates the best of luck at the conference!

Hendson Szeto Chair

Hendson is a second year student studying Political Science and Economics. Having been a delegate, staff member and Secretariat member multiple times, Hendson is excited to be chairing for UNESCO at CAHSMUN 2012. Hendson’s fondest MUN experience was at his first conference as a delegate (coincidentally at CAHSMUN) where the keynote speaker approached him to give words of encouragement. Since then, Hendson has fallen in love with MUN and continues to be involved in MUN. On his spare time, Hendson likes to cheer for the Canucks, go for a jog, and doing extremely random things. For instance, Hendson likes to go over the word limits of his school papers and/or self description for the sheer randomness of it!

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is an inter-government body residing inside the United Nations that aims to maintain a good standard of life around the world. The UNHRC has 47 seats: member Nations of the UN are elected for non-successive three year terms. All nations upon entrance into the UNHRC are sworn to oath to follow the utmost pristine condition of human rights in their respective nations. Any nation that fails to meet and uphold these conditions will have their rights to the UNHRC suspended via a quorum vote in the General Assembly.

UNHRC follows a certain guide package that consists of 3 different major elements. The first element is the Universal Periodic Review, also known as the UPR; this element assesses the current state of human rights in all 192 nations in the United Nations. The second is the Advisory Committee, which is logistics element of the UNHRC. The Advisory Committee aid in making important decisions by providing knowledge of issues occurring, and of issues past. The third and final major element of the UNHRC is the Complaint Procedure. The Complaint Procedure allows individuals and organizations to bring complaints about deviations in the standards of human rights to the attention of the Council.

The committee has been criticized in the past for the blatant overuse and over discussion of the Israel- Palestine conflict by its belligerents rather than constructively addressing other matters. However, Laura Lasserre of Uruguay, the current president of the UNHRC has not been a target of any such allegations, creating a sense of optimism that the UNHRC will be more constructive.

At CAHSMUN 2012, delegates to the United Nations Human Rights Council will be discussing the following topics:

1. Combating human trafficking
2. Advancement of women in government and politics
3. Measures to ensure access to clean water and sanitation

Eric Han Director

Eric is currently attending his grade 12 year at Fraser Heights Secondary School. When Eric is not doing Model United Nations, he can be found playing guitar (poorly), spending time with friends in Mr. Pocock's room, who is the sponsor teacher for Fraser Heights MUN, wasting time on the internet, and sometimes all 3 at once. Eric believes Model United Nations is an opportunity for fun and education, and hopes to bring these elements to committee session to create what he believes is the best environment for MUN.

Natasha Lam Chair

Natasha Lam is a junior from Little Flower Academy. She first entered the realm of Model United Nations last year, and it immediately ignited her passion for youth voice and empowerment. This past summer she went on a medical internship in rural China, and there she realized the need for international cooperation in improving quality of life. In the future, Natasha aspires to become a pediatric cardiologist. She is truly excited to have the privilege of chairing such a distinctive committee, and is greatly looking forward to meeting all delegates. She is certain that CAHSMUN will be an unforgettable experience.

Christie Tam Chair

A senior student at Little Flower Academy, Christie has attended several local and international conferences as both a delegate and staff, beginning with VYMUN, then advancing to CAHSMUN, MUNUC (Chicago) and UBCMUN. At LFA, Christie is a prefect, Peer Mediator, leader of the Basketball Officials Club and co-editor-in-chief of the Yearbook Executive Committee. In her free time, she enjoys baking, singing, reading and volunteering, and the prospect of exploring exotic places and meeting interesting people never fails to excite her. Christie is extremely thrilled for CAHSMUN 2012 and looks forward to creating a memorable and rewarding experience for all delegates!

The Historical Committee at CAHSMUN 2012 will be run as an advanced joint-crisis committee made up of two subsidiary committees: NATO and the UNSC. Each individual sub-committee will make decisions and actions that will immediately affect the other committee. As a result, delegates will be required to deal not only with the crises in their own committees but also respond the actions of the other committee. At CAHSMUN 2012, the historical committee will be set at the onset of the Kosovo conflict, in early 1998. Delegates that are part of the Joint Crisis Committee must remember that nothing beyond early 1998 has taken place; it is up to them to decide on the future of Kosovo. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is a political and military alliance of countries from North America and Europe. Since the breakup of the Soviet Union in the 1990’s, NATO has been attempting to redefine its role from countering the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact to peacemaking and peacekeeping. To fulfill its newly adapted mandate, NATO has been very active throughout the Balkan region, starting with its air campaign in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1995. In 1998, another conflict broke out in the Balkan region which would later become known as the Kosovo War. Delegates of Historical NATO will represent their countries as they were at the outbreak of the Kosovo conflict and attempt to broker a peace between Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the people of Kosovo. The United Nations Security Council had a unified goal of creating peace in the Balkans during the Balkan conflicts, yet were divisive on the methods of achieving peace. It is now 1998 and a war in Kosovo seems inevitable. Delegates to the historical United Nations Security Council must work towards retaining peace in the region.

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is a political and military alliance of countries from North America and Europe. NATO has been very active throughout the Balkan region, starting with its air campaign in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1995. In 1998, another conflict broke out in the Balkan region which would later become known as the Kosovo War. Delegates of Historical NATO will represent their countries as they were at the outbreak of the Kosovo conflict and attempt to broker a peace between Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the state of Kosovo.

The United Nations Security Council had a unified goal of creating peace in the Balkans during the Balkan conflicts, yet were divisive on the methods of achieving peace. It is now 1998 and a war in Kosovo seems inevitable. Delegates to the historical United Nations Security Council must work towards retaining peace in the region.

This committee is a historical committee which means that instead of discussing contemporary and current issues, delegates will be discussing issues that happened in the past. In this committee, delegates will discuss actions to be taken by the UNSC or NATO in the 1998 Kosovo Conflict. Delegates will represent their countries as they were at that time.

Historical Security Council

Pradeep Venkatesh Director

Pradeep is a grade 12 student at Semiahmoo Secondary, looking forward to graduate in just a few month. He first joined the cult of Model UN in grade 10, after an awkward hotel encounter and a late-night dash around downtown Vancouver led to him attending his first Model United Nations conference. There, he was completely indoctrinated. Since then, he has gone on to spread the message of MUN wherever he possibly could. Though he might seem scary (courtesy of being 6’1”), don’t be too frightened to say hi.

Varun Banthia Chair

My name is Varun Banthia, and will be serving as the chair for the historical Security Council. I am a grade twelve student at St. George’s, and have been an avid participant in Model United Nations for the past six years. Conferences have always been the highlight of my year, and I am sure that next year’s CAHSMUN will be no exception. When I’m not daydreaming of world peace, I spend time involved in my school’s Reach for the Top and debate programs. I also enjoy traveling, having visited many of the countries I have represented at conferences over the past few years. Together, I hope we can come up with innovative and satisfying solutions to conflicts that continue to plague our world today.

Katherine Wong Assistant Director

Katherine Wong is thrilled to serve as the assistant director for the Historical Security Council for CAHSMUN 2012. It is her distinct pleasure to guide and work with the staff and the delegates of this year’s conference. Katherine is a senior student at Pinetree Secondary School in Coquitlam British Columbia. She has a strong interest in international business and relations and hopes to pursue her passions in the future. Katherine is an extremely active individual thriving on adrenaline. Ranging from becoming an aquatic fitness instructor, event planning at school, to being a dedicated member of Model United Nations, Katherine is always busy. Katherine first became involved in MUN by jumping into CAHSMUN 2011 as her first conference and has found great pleasure in MUN ever since. Katherine is excited for this year’s conference to reveal its secrets and is confident CAHSMUN 2012 will be an exceptional conference for all.

Historical North Atlantic Council

Eden Lee Chair

Eden Lee is currently a grade 11 student at Crofton House School. She has been a part of her school's MUN club since grade 8. Eden has always been interested in global issues and politics and in her spare time she enjoys reading, socializing with friends, and swimming. Eden has attended many MUNs before as a delegate, including CAHSMUN and has also served at Assistant Director in the World Health Organization at CAHSMUN 2011. As staff, Eden is looking forward to meeting all the new delegates and hearing some exciting debates. She hopes to make this year's CAHSMUN a fun and memorable experience for all.

Amar Khaira Director

Amar is a 17 year old student from Fraser Heights Secondary School. He was first introduced to Model UN in grade 11, and ever since then, has attended as many conferences as possible. Besides being a part of the FHMUN club, Amar is also a member of Youth Interact, the Environmental Club, Hawkword, Mock Trials, Firehawks Against Pollution, and is an avid volunteer. He enjoys basketball and hockey, is a reading enthusiast, and loves to watch movies with friends and family. This will be the fourth conference where Amar will have the privilege of being a director and he looks forward to being a part of a very successful CAHSMUN 2012..

Nick Abasolo Assistant Director

A Grade 11 student at Pinetree Secondary, Coquitlam, Nick has been involved in his school’s MUN club since Grade 10, when he attended CAHSMUN 2011 as his first conference. He has delegated in three conferences in the 2010-2011 school year and has won awards for each. This is now Nick’s first year as a dais member, and he is looking forward to the challenge. When he’s not shouting at other delegates, Nick enjoys reading, writing fiction, stalking celebrities, and eating cake. Nick hopes to contribute positively to the fantastic, frantic, and ultimately fun experience that is CAHSMUN.

NATO is one of the most powerful cohesive intergovernmental bodies in the world.Formed with 28 states, NATO promotes democratic and peaceful resolution of disputes. If diplomatic efforts fail, it has the military capacity necessary to undertake crisis management operations under Article 5 of the “Washington Treaty” or under a UN mandate. Veto power can be granted to all members of NATO when they present themselves in the beginning of debate, however, such veto power cannot be abused to block discussion of a topic on the agenda. It can only be used during the voting procedure. The North Atlantic Council is the highest governing body of NATO.

At its creation in 1949, NATO had twelve members; now, NATO’s 28 members account for over 70% of military spending worldwide. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union it has concerned itself with peacekeeping and peacemaking, combating terrorism, and statebuilding, being involved in many crucial military operations around the world, such as “Operation Ocean Shield” (International efforts to combat piracy off the horn of Africa) and the recent “Operation United Protector” (a coalition of NATO Allies and non- NATO contributors for the liberation of Libya). Though its original mandate of countering the Soviet Union is no longer valid, NATO’s influence continues to carry on, bringing peace and justice to the world.

At CAHSMUN 2012, the North Atlantic will meet to discuss the following topics:

1. NATO's role in state-building
2. The changing role and structure of NATO in the 21st century
3. Missile Defence Systems

North Atlantic Council

John Pyun Director

John Pyun is a Grade 12 student from Collingwood School. He has been involved in various MUN conferences both as a delegate and a staff. He had a great time at last year's CAHSMUN as the Chair of COPUOS and is happy to return as a committee director. John can be found obsessing over bands like Muse, Arctic Monkeys, and Hey Ocean, watching The Community, and jamming out with his guitar. John is thrilled and honoured to be directing NATO and hopes for another exciting and unforgettable conference.

Andy Lee Chair

Andy is a grade eleven student at Prince of Wales who is super excited to be a part of the CAHSMUN team this year. This will be his third year attending CAHSMUN; over the previous two, he has made many new friends and developed an interest debate. In his free time, Andy enjoys scouring YouTube, reading webcomics, and meeting new people. CAHSMUN has been a great outlet for him to share ideas and a treasure trove of memories. He is convinced that this year will be even better, and wishes all delegates best of luck!

Aashish Kohli Co-Chair

A first year undergraduate at UBC, Aashish is planning on majoring in Economics, with a minor in International Relations. Having recently graduated from Fraser Heights, he has been a large part of their Model United Nations club since the 10th grade. Having been to upwards of 10 conferences over the past 3 years, including ConnectMUN, CAHSMUN, SFUMUN, and even the international conference NHSMUN, he has moved up from a favourite pastime of delegating to an even greater experience of organizing and directing committees, and is excited to attain this experience at one of the most well organized conferences in the lower mainland. Aashish appreciates Model UN conferences as not just something to put on your resumé, but more than that: a learning experience, a place to meet new people and find new friends, and a weekend that you'll never forget. Outside of MUN, he enjoys playing guitar, reading novels, creative writing, social networking, and wearing ties. Aashish is hopeful that he can bring you an experience in this committee that will stay with you for the rest of your lives.

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is an organ of the United Nations that is primarily responsible for maintaining to maintain international peace and security as stated in the UN Charter. Following the formation of the United Nations in response to World War II, member states convened at the first UNSC meeting at Church House, London in 1946. The Council has met at many different locations around the world since, but has its permanent meeting room at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

All members of the council must agree to accept and carry out the decisions of the UNSC. There are 15 member states, 5 of which are permanent members. The remaining 10 members are nonpermanent and are elected by the General Assembly for 2-year terms. The 5 permanent members - the United States, United Kingdom, China, France, and Russia - hold veto power when voting on proposed resolutions. Currently, the elected members of the UNSC are Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Gabon, Lebanon, Nigeria, Columbia, Germany, India, Portugal, and South Africa.

The main factor that differentiates the UNSC from other committees of the United Nations is that they have the authority to act on decisions that concern the well-being of humanity given that their actions follow the ideals and aims of the UN Charter. Member states work together to investigate conflicts and to create plans in order to combat any dangers that threaten world peace. As well as organizing United Nations peacekeeping troops for conflict resolution, when notified of a more serious threat to international peace the UNSC may further decide upon economic sanctions, enforcement measures, or military action led by the United Nations. The United Nations Security Council’s main goal is to relieve the world from harm; it functions to reduce tensions and to promote and maintain peace in all nations.

The United Nations Security Council at CAHSMUN 2012 will discuss the following topics:

1. Israeli occupation of the Golan Heights
2. Establishing a framework for intervention in the 21st century through redefining Responsibility to
Protect (R2P)
3. Situation in Côte d'Ivoire

Yehan Yun Director

Yehan is a senior at Semiahmoo Secondary School. Having participated in a gamut of conferences since grade ten, he is thoroughly excited to be returning to Canadian High Schools Model United Nations this year as a staff. Besides attending Model United Nations conferences, he enjoys playing cello, doing martial arts, and listening to hipster music. He hopes that with his past experiences in conferences such as CAHSMUN, he can bring you a great experience.

Geena Lee Chair

Geena is a senior student at Pinetree Secondary School. She was introduced to Model United Nations in grade 10. Ever since then, her love for debating and meeting new people has made every MUN moment a great one. She hopes to study law in the future and her passions include singing, playing the flute, as well as telling endless stories about her month long experience in South Africa where she helped build an elementary school in a rural community. Geena looks forward to meeting all the delegates of the United Nations Security Council and is confident that CAHSMUN 2012 will be an amazing conference!

Karan Rai Co-Chair

Karan Rai is currently enrolled in his first year at University and is double majoring in History and Political Sciences, he hopes to one day attend Law School. Karan has participated in an array of conferences both within Canada and in the USA including Berkeley MUN. He has accumulated five Model United Nations awards over the years, two of which were best delegate awards. Other than his undying love for world politics and history, he enjoys various activities which include listening to kpop, dancing - namely popping, and playing soccer. He is looking forward to an engaging conference in which intelligent peers interact with one another to solve global issues.

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