March 14, 2017 |A weekly publication of the National Speech & Debate Association
Dear Coach,
We have the latest #Nats17 info, an opportunity to request webinar topics, and new resources for you this week!
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Webinar Requests »Do your students need help with popping in and out of characters, organizing their rebuttals, or another aspect of their event? Are you looking for advice on team management, fundraising, or other parts of coaching? We'd love to help your team learn more through our webinars! Live webinars are available to members, and Resource Package subscribers have the added benefit of watching the recordings at any time. These trainings are a great way to build your skills and have your questions answered. Click here to let us know what topics you'd like to see covered in April and May!
Nationals Merchandise »We are busy preparing for the #Nats17 Store! We're excited to announce we have not one but two Nats shirts this year, so take your pick or pre-order them both when you register online for the tournament. Get ready to Ham it Up with us in the Magic City!
Apply for the William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund »The William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund is designed to help schools and students attending the National Speech & Debate Tournament for the first time, as well as schools with demonstrated financial need. Applications will be accepted from March 14 to April 3. To access the online form, please click here.
ACCESS YOUR RESOURCES AND MEMBER BENEFITS
Interp Q&A Webinar »Join NSDA Board President Don Crabtree and Membership Manager Deano Pape for an Interp Q&A on Thursday, March 16 at 5:30 p.m. CT. Bring your questions about all things Interp!
Extemp Topic Prep Webinar »Mark your calendars! National champion Nathan Leys will cover current events from an Extemp perspective and host a question and answer session in an Extemp Topic Prep webinar on Thursday, March 16 at 7:15 p.m. CT.
Lincoln-Douglas » The March/April Topic Update is available for Resource Package subscribers!
Women's Debate Institute Applications »The Women's Debate Institute (WDI) is a non-profit organization that hosts a tuition-free debate institute designed to empower students by providing a community that cultivates the skills to be successful debaters, effective advocates, exceptional public speakers, and educated professionals with the ability to transform our world. The WDI’s mission is to advocate for and facilitate a more gender-inclusive environment that advances educational and professional opportunities for marginalized gender identities.
WDI is excited to announce their upcoming institute will be held August 5-9, 2017, at the Audubon Center in Sandstone, Minnesota. They are now accepting applications for high school students, collegiate scholars, and staff (resident assistants and instructors) for this year's institute! Click here for more information about the camp and how to apply.
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