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March 21, 2017 | A weekly publication of the National Speech & Debate Association

Dear Coach,

Happy Arts Advocacy Day! Read up on how we're advocating for speech and debate in Washington, D.C., ways to recognize members of your community, a session preview from our upcoming inaugural education conference, and new resources this week.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Action on Arts Advocacy Day » In light of recent news that funding for the National Endowment for the Arts is in danger, we're proud to represent you as teachers and learners of the art of speech and debate during Arts Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C., this week. Today, we are on Capitol Hill meeting with congressional leaders about the importance of the arts. Here's what you can do to help:

Send a customizable message to your representatives, urging them to oppose any attempt to eliminate or cut funding to the NEA.
Share your support for the NEA on social media using #SaveTheNEA.

Thank you for being members of the NSDA. Your membership dollars, along with donations, provide the essential resources to engage in national advocacy like this, National Speech and Debate Education Day, and so much more. You make it possible for more students to be exposed to the arts each year.

GET INVOLVED

Recognize Your Seniors with Honor Cords » As you prepare for your end-of-year banquets or graduation, don't forget the honor cords! Visit store.speechanddebate.org to order them today.

Coach and Principal of Year Nominations » Nominate an outstanding coach or administrator at both the high school and middle school levels by April 1 for them to be considered for the following prestigious, national awards.

High School Coach of the Year

Middle School Coach of the Year

High School Principal of the Year

Middle School Principal of the Year

Webinar Presenters » If you are interested in volunteering to lead a webinar in April or May, please email us. We'd love to hear your ideas for webinars specific to the fourth quarter, preparing for Nationals, and summer work!

ACCESS YOUR RESOURCES

Policy Resources » Resource Package subscribers can download the March Policy Files Update! Take advantage of latest cards cut for the North Korea Security Kritik and the South Korea Disadvantage. Subscribers can also view the recording of last week's webinar, Implications of a New President.

Extemp Webinar » Check out the recording of the Extemp Q & A webinar, now available for Resource Package subscribers. National champion Nathan Leys focuses on health care from an Extemp perspective and answers pertinent questions.

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