Sample Agenda

Below is a sample agenda for one day at a Spring State convention.  Actual agendas will vary by convention location. 

Opening Session: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

            Keynote Speaker:  Local Congressional Representative 

Block I : 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

            Debate: Illegal Immigration

            Debate: Social Security

            Thought Talk: Role of Political Parties

            Activity: Guest Speakers on the Role of Media in Politics

Lunch: 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m.

Block II 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

            Debate: Gay Rights

            Debate: Alternative Energy

            Thought Talk: Isolationist Foreign Policy

            Activity: Mock Trial

Block III: 2:40 p.m.  - 3:40  p.m.

            Debate: Universal Health Care

            Debate: National Primary System

            Thought Talk: War on Terror

            Activity: Mock City Council Meeting on Wal-Mart

Block IV: 3:40 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.

            Political Fair:  Representatives of Political Interest Groups and Political Parties

Dinner: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Chapter Caucus: 7:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Evening Activities (Optional): 7:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.

Talent Show, Impromptu Speech Contest, Quiz Bowl

Dance: 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight

Curfew: 12:15 a.m.