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FORENSICS2011 Tournaments11.12.11 WKU Alumni Swingtwo tournaments in one day!12.03.11 Junior Hilltopperoffering competition in 11 jr. events!12.09-10.11 Hilltopper Classicour largest tournament of the year!For the competition year, please keep the above dates in mind.HILLTOPPERCLASSICThe 2010 Hilltopper Classic was a great experience whichbrought schools from all over the country. The 2011Hilltopper Classic will be even better.Hilltopper Classic events - Broadcast, Cong., Dec., DI, Duo,Ext., HI, Improv. Duo, Imp., OO, Poetry, Prose, Pub. Forum, &Storytelling. Junior Hilltopper events - Broadcast, Dec.,Duo Act., Ext., Interp. of Lit., Improv. Duo, Poetry, Prose, Pub.Speaking, Solo Acting, & Storytelling.Semifinals where appropriate.The Hilltopper Classic remains an NIETOC qualifier. Only a fewtournaments across the country allow students to qualify forthe NIETOC.We host both individual events and debate, over a two-dayschedule!Last year, team member auditions were a great success.Several students were selected to become WKU competitors,and some received scholarships.WKU TEAMAUDITIONSWant to be a member ofWKU Forensics?Auditions heldFriday morning,12/9. ContactJace Lux atjace.lux@wku.edufor a reservation.Interested in hearing more about WKU Forensics? Email jace.lux@wku.edu or visit www.wkuforensics.comPhone 270.745.6340 Fax 270.745.6341
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXASNATIONAL INSTITUTE IN FORENSICSRead the Rostrum for announcementsabout dates and programs for theUTNIF in 2012. It is never too earlyto start thinking about where you willinvest your time this summer. In2012, you should choose UTNIF!Find out for yourself why UTNIF continues to grow and is one of thelargest, most accomplished, forensic workshops in the country. Offeringinstruction from the best educators in the country in CX, LD, PF, and allIndividual Events is our business. Our pride and reputation are staked onthe quality of our teachers and the proven success of our curriculum.Across the board, in all UTNIF programs, we will take the time to reachstudents, help them improve, and help them win more contest rounds.Small student to teacher ratios, unique curriculum design, and a studentcentered philosophy, make the UTNIF one of the best, if not the absolutebest, educational experience for its price in the country.UTN IFDept of Communication Studies1 University Station, A1105Austin, TX ) 471-5518jv.reed@ mail.utexas.eduNOVEMBEr 2011 n ROSTRUM1
It's Time to Get Tech Savvyby Christopher CozartFacebook. Twitter. LinkedIn. YouTube. iPad.Apple. Are these words ringing a bell in yourhead? If they're not, chances are you're not techsavvy. In order to succeed in the fast-paced worldthat we live in today, you need to not only knowhow to use technology but also be able to apply itin your personal and professional life.Back in the late 1990s and early 2000s, everycompany was trying to leverage the power of theInternet. Now every company is trying to leveragethe power of social media and mobile technology.However, it should not stop there. In fact, if you dostop there, you'll be giving up several alternativetechnologies that could help you enhance yourmembership base.Lincoln Financial has taken critical steps toimprove and enhance its presence on the weband in the mobile space. One of the company'songoing major projects is to create a new ITsystem that will house all of the company'sinternal and external websites. The system willallow Lincoln to revitalize its web presence.Lincoln Financial's wholesaler platform andretail distribution websites will be transformedso that both will be on one site. Wholesalers andfinancial advisors will be able to access one siteto see all of the business transactions they dofor the company. It will also allow the company'sindividual lines of business to centralize itsrecordkeeping systems to allow for smoothertransactions. For example, the IT system willallow Lincoln Financial's Defined Contributionretirement business to have one centralizedrecordkeeping system for its clients to conductbusiness. The company has also entered the2 ROSTRUMn NOVEMber 2011mobile space by creating “apps” for its wholesalersand financial advisors. The apps help wholesalersand financial advisors explain some of Lincoln'slife insurance and annuity products that are oftendifficult to explain to prospective clients.By leveraging social media and mobiletechnology, the NFL can reach and connectwith many potential candidates for the league.Facebook and Twitter could be used as onlinesocial media campaigns for the league. Nothingattracts teenagers more today than incentivesthat allow them to use their mobile devices orcomputers to sign up for prizes. YouTube could beused to post videos about the league includingpast debates and champions.Lincoln Financial supports the NFL's decisionto provide additional benefits and informationto its current and prospective members. To havethe opportunity to participate in the NFL is aninvaluable experience for young people to beable to articulate their opinions and thoughts. Aninteractive website is only one avenue to increaseparticipation. But remember, if you want to betech savvy in the world today, you have to be ableto leverage multiple technologies, social media,and mobile technologies to not only be currentbut also reach your membership base. After all,your members are probably tech savvy, and usingFacebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Wouldn't youlike to reach your members while they chat onFacebook? nChristopher Cozart is a Web Analytics Specialist at Lincoln Financial Group.
Board of DirectorsWilliam Woods Tate, Jr., PresidentMontgomery Bell Academy4001 Harding RoadNashville, TN 37205615-269-3959tateb@montgomerybell.comFrom the EditorDear NFL,Don Crabtree, Vice PresidentPark Hill High School1909 6th AvenueSt. Joseph, MO 64505816-261-2661crabnfl@gmail.comRecent advancements have helped us provide more high quality, low cost services toKandi KingGiveYouthAVoice.org, or ordered something from NFLonline.org. Even things like the Points6058 GaelicSan Antonio, TX 78240210-641-6761mamakjking@yahoo.comPam Cady WycoffApple Valley High School14450 Hayes RoadApple Valley, MN mmie Lindsey, Jr.James Logan High School1800 H StreetUnion City, CA 94587510-471-2520, Ext. 4408Tommie Lindsey@nhusd.k12.ca.usPamela K. McComasTopeka High School800 W. 10thTopeka, KS s issue of Rostrum looks at the way technology is shaping what we do at the NFL.teams across the country. You have probably encountered many of these resources. Youmay have received emails or Facebook messages from our office, raised funds throughApplication and online alumni database were unthinkable just a few years ago.We are passionate about putting technology to work for you. We understand thatembracing technology is a key way that NFL remains relevant in today’s educationallandscape. We are eager to hear what you think about these new technologies, and aboutwhat more we could do. Email me with your comments at nfl@nflonline.org.Sincerely,J. Scott WunnExecutive DirectorNational Forensic LeagueTimothy E. SheaffDowling Catholic High School1400 Buffalo RoadWest Des Moines, IA 50265515-222-1035tsheaff@dowling.pvt.k12.ia.usBro. Kevin Dalmasse, FSCPittsburgh Central Catholic High School4720 Fifth AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15213-2952215-514-2859dalmasse@gmail.comDavid HustonColleyville Heritage High School5401 Heritage AvenueColleyville, TX 76034817-305-4700, Ext. 214david.huston@gcisd.netJames W. “Jay” Rye, III, AlternateThe Montgomery Academy3240 Vaughn RoadMontgomery, AL MA P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E N AT I O N A L F O R E N S I C L E A G U E125 Watson Street PO Box 38 Ripon, WI 54971-0038Phone 920-748-6206 Fax 920-748-9478J. Scott Wunn, Editor and PublisherJenny Corum Billman, Assistant EditorSandy Krueger, Publications CoordinatorVicki Pape, Graphic Design CoordinatorEmily Hoffman, Graphic Design AssistantSubscription Pricesn Individuals: 15 for one year 25 for two yearsn Member Schools: 15 for each additional subscription(USPS 471-180) (ISSN 1073-5526)Rostrum is published monthly (except June-August) by the National Forensic League, 125 Watson Street, PO Box 38, Ripon, WI 54971-0038.Periodical postage paid at Ripon, WI 54971. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the above address.Rostrum provides a forum for the forensic community. The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and not necessarily the opinionsof the NFL, its officers, or its members. The NFL does not guarantee advertised products and services unless sold directly by the NFL.NOVEMBEr 2011 n ROSTRUM3
It's not too late to join theAmerican Legion Oratorical Contest!TOPICS Follow these simple steps:Visit www.legion.org/oratorical to learn more. Click “Request Information” or contact your state’sAmerican Legion Department to learn when the firstcontest will be.November 2011Public Forum Debate Click on “Assigned Topics” to learn the extemporaneoustopic areas.Resolved: Direct popular voteshould replace electoral vote inpresidential elections. Prepare your original oration on some aspect ofthe Constitution with emphasis on the duties andobligations of a citizen to our government.November / December 2011Lincoln-Douglas DebateResolved: Individuals have amoral obligation to assistpeople in need.2011-12Policy DebateResolved: The United Statesfederal government shouldsubstantially increase itsexploration and/or developmentof space beyond the Earth’smesosphere.Topic Release InformationLincoln-Douglas Topic Release DatesAugust 15. September-October TopicOctober 1. November-December TopicDecember 1. January-February TopicFebruary 1. March-April TopicMay 1. National Tournament TopicPublic Forum Topic Release DatesAugust 15. September TopicSeptember 1. October TopicOctober 1. November TopicNovember 1. December TopicDecember 1. January TopicJanuary 1. February TopicFebruary 1. March TopicMarch 1. April TopicMay 1. National Tournament TopicTOPICS 2012-13 Policy Debate Topic Votingn Topic synopsis printed in October Rostrum.n Final vote to occur online in December.n Topic for 2012-13 released in February Rostrum.Other topics are available by visiting www.NFLonline.org/Topics.4 ROSTRUMn NOVEMber 2011
ROSTRUMVO L U M E 8 6nISSUE 3nIn This IssueN OV E M B E R 2 0 1 12Essay from Lincoln Financial Group3Letter From the Editor7Fall 2011 Board Meeting Minutesand Clarification of Changes11Board Election Information13Heart of America Workshop19American Legion and NationalForensic League Team Up22Virtual Debate:Competing in the Cloud“Advances in computer technology and theInternet have changed the way America works,learns, and communicates. The Internet hasbecome an integral part of America's economic,political, and social life." Bill Clintonby Johanna Russell28Computers in Extemp:Examining the Trend One Year Laterby Nathaniel Donahueand Jared Odessky31In Memoriam: Gil N. Stoeher, Jr.35Academic All Americans38Coach Profile: Josh Anderson44NDCA Coaches Focus47Welcome New SchoolsTABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTSNOVEMBEr 2011 n ROSTRUM5
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NFL Board of DirectorsFall MinutesThe NFL Board of Directors held its fall meeting inIndianapolis, IN on October 7-9, 2011. Present werePresident Billy Tate, Vice President Don Crabtree,Kandi King, Pam Cady Wycoff, Tommie Lindsey, Jr.,Pam McComas, Tim Sheaff, Bro. Kevin Dalmasse, andDave Huston. Alternate Jay Rye also was present.Staff in attendance included Executive DirectorJ. Scott Wunn, Jenny Corum Billman, Adam Jacobi,Cherian Koshy, and Vicki Pape. Guests in attendanceincluded National Tournament host David McKenzie,NFHS Assistant Director for Fine Arts Kent Summers,and brand consultant Melissa Tatge.President Billy Tate called the meeting to order at 8:58 a.m.Director Dalmasse was delayed, and Alternate Rye sat in hisabsence.October 7-9, 2011Indianapolis, INAfter receiving materials submitted by coaches inArkansas, the board accepted the petition for a newdistrict.Addition of New District Sweepstakes AwardsAt its spring meeting, the board established separatesweepstakes awards for speech, debate, and congress tobe implemented this school year. This does not eliminatethe current combined sweepstakes for speech anddebate, but instead gives additional recognition. Thestandards were clarified during the fall meeting, and willbe published in the December issue of Rostrum and online.BudgetMoved by Crabtree, seconded by McComas: "Approveminutes from the spring 2011 meeting."Passed: 9-0Moved by Crabtree, seconded by McComas: "Acceptthe National Tournament budget as presented by theExecutive Director."Passed: 9-02012 National Tournament UpdateDirector Dalmasse arrived at 11:00 a.m. Friday.National host David McKenzie gave the board a completeoverview of the 2012 National Tournament, includinglogistics, competition venues, and public events. TheFebruary and March issues of Rostrum will include manyof these items. Kent Summers from NFHS presentedon his willingness to assist with hosting efforts inIndianapolis.District PetitionMoved by Rye, seconded by Sheaff: "Grant the petitionby the coaches of Arkansas to form a new NFL district."Passed: 9-0Moved by Crabtree, seconded by Lindsey: "Adopt thehonor society budget as presented by the ExecutiveDirector."Passed: 9-0Executive Director Wunn provided a completeassessment of last year’s final budget and presentedthe proposed 2011-12 National Tournament and honorsociety budgets. The board asked clarifying questionsand passed the budget without adjustments.NOVEMBEr 2011 n ROSTRUM7
Board of Directors Fall Minutes (continued)Strategic PlanningThe Executive Director reported on national officeprogress on strategic objectives established by theboard at its summer planning meeting. These programswill be assessed for their viability and success beforerecommendations are made for further implementation.Branding AuditBranding expert Melissa Tatge facilitated discussionsto investigate, research, and audit the NFL's targetaudiences, goals, and obstacles and develop approachesfor the league to achieve its mission and extend itsmessaging to a variety of audiences.Point Recognition ProposalMoved by Wycoff, seconded by King: "Audit the currentpoint recognition system and its impact on the league'spolicies to develop recommendations for the springboard meeting."Passed: 9-0Over the course of the years, changes have occurred withthe intent to improve the system that is in place. In orderto understand the impact of these individual changeson the system as a whole, the board felt it was importantto audit the system to understand any unintendedconsequences on policies and procedures that may needto be addressed.Moved by McComas, seconded by Lindsey: “Topostpone until the 2012 fall meeting discussion ofclarifying and simplifying service points, after hearingfeedback at the 2012 Summer Leadership Conference."Passed: 9-0Further discussion of the nature of service points shallbe a workshop discussion item at the 2012 SummerLeadership Conference.Debriefing 2011 NationalsDirector Dalmasse departed at 4:00 p.m. Saturday. AlternateRye sat in his absence for the remainder of the meeting.8 ROSTRUMn NOVEMber 2011Moved by Crabtree, seconded by King: "To authorizethe Executive Director to negotiate contracts for theNational Tournament to be held in Dallas, TX in 2015 and2019, with contract oversight by the board."Passed: 9-0After a comprehensive review of the 2011 NationalTournament surveys, the board determined that acombination of hotel-based tournament locations andtraditional school-based locations best reflects theopinions of the membership and is in the best interestof the league at this time. The board also agreed toinvestigate a pilot location rotation beginning with ahotel-based concept for the 2015 and 2019 NationalTournament in Dallas, TX. The NFL will continue to exploreother possible locations for the future and will acceptboth school-based and hotel-based bids.Interpretation CommitteeMoved by Wycoff, seconded by Rye: "Accept the 2011Interpretation Committee recommendation that theNFL expand the current printed and published standardfor material performed in main and supplementalinterpretation events (DI, HI, Duo, Prose, Poetry, andStorytelling) to include limited use of digital publicationas outlined in the 2011 Committee RecommendationProposal. A progress report will be offered for feedback atthe 2012 Summer Leadership Conference."Passed: 9-0Moved by Wycoff, seconded by Sheaff: "The NFLcharges an interpretation committee to assess thepurpose, practice, and effectiveness of current printedand published policies for material used in interpretation.Additionally, the committee should address waysto reconcile unique formats of printed and digitalpublications for future policy recommendations regardinginterpretation rules. The committee shall present theirfindings for consideration at the 2012 fall board meeting."Passed: 9-0Director Wycoff presented the report andrecommendations of the Interpretation Committeerelative to the use of online sources of material. Completeprotocols will be described in the December issueof Rostrum, including considerations that should befactored in when deciding whether or not to use digitalpublications. Online sources of material will not beeligible for use until the 2012-13 competitive season.
Lincoln-Douglas Debate CommitteeDistrict Quota StatusMoved by Wycoff, seconded by King: "That the 2011Lincoln-Douglas Debate Committee continue to assessthe status of Lincoln-Douglas Debate and develop ashort and long term action plan to address the needsidentified. A progress report will be offered at the springboard meeting and feedback shall be solicited at the2012 Summer Leadership Conference. The plan shallbe presented for consideration at the 2012 fall boardmeeting."Passed: 9-0Moved by Sheaff, seconded by Huston: "Move the Level2 Bonus threshold to 1,400 new members and degrees,for implementation with the 2012-13 school year."Passed: 9-0Director Wycoff presented the report of the LincolnDouglas Debate Committee, which analyzed trends of LDDebate. It reflected the diversity and complexity of issuesrelated to the emerging trends in LD Debate and thenecessity to continue addressing the issue.Districts now will be required to earn 1,400 newmembers and degrees in the previous year to qualifyfor an automatic three national qualifiers in each eventat Districts. This adjustment was made to compensateproportionally for the correlative increase in newmembers and degrees that has occurred from lifting thelimits on student point caps.The Board of Directors adjourned at 12:04 p.m. Sunday.NOVEMBEr 2011 n ROSTRUM9
LEADERSHIPRecent Rules Changes Affecting DistrictsIt is important for everyone to stay abreast of changes in policies affectingdistricts. Following are changes made within the past three years:1.(2009) NFL school membership is now defined as charter, provisional, ormember chapters. These are defined in the Chapter Manual. Small schoolsare now defined as having enrollment in grades 9-12 of fewer than 500students.2.(2011) Chapter advisors vote online for debate topics, as well as for districtcommittee elections, starting in 2011-12.3.(2011) Up to five members of the district comm
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The Central State Men's Glee club under the direction of !Ur. Norman Knutzen took part in the Union's First Annual All-School Christmas party, December 17 when they sang a selection of favorite Christmas carols. This year marks the 25th year of concerts, trips, tours, and money making projects for the Men's Glee club directly
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