I would like to take this time to welcome you to the 2003 Dayton Model United Nations Conference (DAYMUNC) Simulated Security Council. As a delegate of this year’s conference, you will be taking part not only in an academic event that fosters educational and diplomatic development, but will also be a part of the tenth anniversary of the conference’s existence. This promises to be an exciting year and I am looking forward to serving as your director for the Simulation. I have been associated with DAYMUNC for 6 years in both delegate and staff capacities. I have served as Chair, Director, and Secretary General and am looking forward to the challenges that directing the Simulation will surely bring. I am a graduate student at Wright State University, and am concentrating my thesis work on the political relationship between the People’s Republic of China and the United States. I am a staff member for the National Model United Nations Conference and will be directing the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in April, 2003. 

Due to the classified nature of the Simulation, I am unable to reveal the details of the issues that will be discussed in February. I can, however, give you an idea of what you should focus your preparations on. Please be thoroughly prepared to discuss your State’s beliefs on the importance of the work of a unified Security Council. Examine your country’s policy on unilateral actions taken by either your State or any other, and the implications these actions may have on the body as a whole. Also, research your country’s responses to issues (brought about by any of the Member States) that may involve military action. Does your country normally support military responses that may involve unilateral action? What affect can unilateral actions have on the solidarity of the Security Council? You should also be greatly familiarized with the United Nations Charter, particularly Chapters I, II, V, VI, VII, and VIII. Pay close attention to the mandate for membership to the United Nations and the implications of the consequences that violators of the Charter may face. Lastly, familiarize yourself with the contributions each State makes to the Council in terms of military and financial resources and be able to provide documentation supporting these facts if necessary. While I realize this information may seem confusing and unclear at this juncture, I can assure you that it will all eventually make sense in February. 

My goal is not to direct you, the Security Council, to a certain conclusion or action. Rather, it is to provide an interesting dilemma and see where you take it from there. While I cannot divulge the plans I have for you, I would safely bet that the primary focus of the issue is one you have probably never discussed in a simulation before. I am truly looking forward to meeting and working with you at the conference. If there is anything I can do to be of assistance (besides tell you any secrets!), please feel free to contact me via email. I would be happy to be of any, although most likely limited, help that I can.

Sincerely,

Tracy Kingsley, Director, (tlkingsley@yahoo.com)