Table of Contents

Table of Contents……………………...………….1
Messages from Cabinet……………...…….…2-3
Agenda…………………………………………3-13
Keynote Speaker Biography..........................13
JSA for Japan……..……………………………...14
JSA Summer School….....................................15
Convention Rules……………………….............16
Hotel Map...……………………………………….17
Skeleton Agenda………………………………..18

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 Messages from Midwest JSA Cabinet

Message from Governor Tony Castagnoli

My fellow JSA members,

Welcome to Midwest Spring State 2011! I know this convention will be unlike any other we’ve ever had
in the history of our state; we have a nationally recognized yet very controversial keynote speaker with us, the
activities and debates are more creative than ever before, and most importantly our leadership for the
following year will be determined in the elections by all of you! By voting passionately for your candidates,
you’re all truly echoing the theme of this year’s Spring State: Revolutionizing Democracy. For over 75 years the
Junior State of America has engaged in democracy, and this weekend should be no exception. While we can
be confident in yesterday and today, what does tomorrow have to offer? Only your votes can tell us the
answer to that.
At this convention, my journey with the Junior State of America is coming to an end. Being this involved
in JSA has shaped my life more than anything else in these past four years. I can confidently say that JSA has
left significant impacts on many of the other graduating seniors here today as well. While we may be off
studying in other parts of the country this fall, JSA isn’t leaving. So to those of you who will still be around next
year, keep raising the bar for Midwest JSA with your leadership!
As always, I encourage you to become as involved as possible this weekend. Deliver a speech or two
(or three), ask hard-hitting questions during the activities, make new friends, try it all. You won’t regret it, I
promise. Are we ready to “Be the People”? Because Spring State 2011 is the place to prove it!

All the best,

Tony Castagnoli
Midwest JSA Governor 2010-2011

Message from Lieutenant Governor Aadi Tolappa

My JSA Family,

Spring State promises to be a convention of superlatives; whether it is the most intriguing, the most
dramatic, or just the most fun. This year, we have the opportunity of hearing perhaps the most controversial
keynote speaker we have ever hosted, and it has brought this convention unprecedented publicity. With
exciting debates and great night events, we hope that it will be the most memorable as well.
Each year, this convention brings with it a myriad of emotions. For the underclassmen and juniors, the
reminiscent melancholy of watching the seniors whom we have looked up to attend their final convention is
offset by the unbounded joy of spending time with old friends and meeting new ones. And for the seniors, the
bittersweet feeling of finishing out a career in JSA is lightened by the exciting prospects of a truly relaxing
summer and college to follow. Although Spring State is the shortest convention, these emotions and the
friendships they represent make it perhaps the most vibrant convention of the year.
Given recent events in the Middle East and Northern Africa, the theme of “Revolutionizing Democracy”
could not be more fitting for Spring State. This convention also gives all of us the opportunity to participate in
the democracy that is JSA. Although we must bid farewell to our beloved governor and many other leaders of
yesterday, we will take part in the creation of a new team of statesmen to lead us tomorrow. I believe that this
democracy is the essence of JSA, and it is what separates Spring State from every other convention.
And so, this weekend, I urge you to give a speech, eat lunch with a new friend, and share laughs with
strangers. I hope you enjoy Spring State 2011.

To Infinity and Beyond,

Aadi Tolappa
Midwest JSA Lieutenant Governor 2010-2011

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 Message from Convention Coordinator Harish Sriram:
JSAers,

Welcome to Spring State 2011! Every year Midwest JSA's conventions develop dramatically. They
are the product of dedicated members with the desire to showcase the merits of Midwest Junior
Statesmen. This year, thanks to the Herculean efforts of cabinet and the resonant message of JSA, I’m
proud to say this convention offers you some truly revolutionary opportunities. Our controversial keynote
speaker, Rod Blagojevich, is sure to provide everyone with an engaging opportunity to interact with a
dynamic figure in American politics. Midwest JSAers have been working hard on a number of carefully
designed activism projects for you to enjoy as well. The theme, Revolutionizing Democracy, is especially
apt in consideration to current affairs. Democracy is in the air, from the struggles in Middle East to the
elections in this very convention center.
Over the next few days, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of JSA. Now is the time
to fully immerse yourself in the democratic spirit. I hope you will seize this opportunity to express the
power of your vote, and think carefully about whom you chose.
To many, including me, this is the end of a voyage. From the friendships I made that I dearly
hope will last a lifetime, to the amazing weekends I spent debating, JSA has been the highlight of high
school for me. Now, at this convention, it is time for me to say goodbye. But it’s time for one last “huzza!”
Let’s make this an unforgettable weekend – filled with remarkable debates and record-breaking
activism projects – but more importantly, a great time with friends. Join me as a reminiscent senior, a
fellow debater, or a new-found friend as we complete the year with this truly spectacular convention.

Always yours,
Harish Sriram
Midwest Convention Coordinator 2010-2011

The Midwest Junior State of America

Spring State 2011
April 2-3
Doubletree Hotel—Oak Brook, IL

Saturday, April 2nd

8:00-9:45 | Registration Grand Foyer

10:00-11:30 | Opening Session and Keynote Speaker Grand Ballroom DEF

Opening Remarks Governor Tony Castagnoli

Convention Coordinator Harish Sriram
Convention Rules Lindsey Bowen, Program Director
Keynote Speaker Former Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich

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11:40-12:25 | Block I

Debate: Resolved, that daily physical education in schools be Grand Ballroom DEF
made compulsory.
According to many sources, including the World Health
Organization, America is one of the least fit nations in the world,
with nearly 75% of all Americans classified as overweight or
obese. Part of eliminating the growing obesity epidemic would
be encouraging physical fitness, especially in children, and what
better place to do this in school? Daily physical education
courses would require children to exercise for the better part of
an hour every day, fostering a healthy lifestyle in children.
Pro: Glen Richardson, IMSA
Con: Zach Gold, Naperville North
Moderator: Chandni Nigam, Neuqua Valley
Thought Talk: Is maintaining national security more important Essex
than upholding civil liberties in America today?
In the aftermath of September 11, 2001, Congress responded
with numerous safety measures such as the implementation of
the USA PATRIOT Act, the creation of the Department of
Homeland Security, and stringent TSA flight rules aimed at
combating the growing threat of domestic and international
terrorism. Organizations such as the American Civil Liberties
Union (ACLU) have responded to these measures by
commenting that the government is encroaching upon the
rights of its citizens, limiting their freedom of speech and press.
Many politicians refute that these measures do not violate a
citizen’s civil liberties, but ensure that the domestic tranquility of
the state and the welfare of its people are secured properly.
Moderator: Emily Vander Weele, Latin School of Chicago
Moderator/Debater Workshop: All moderators, speakers, and Grand Ballroom A
new JSAers are encouraged to attend.
Led by: Harish Sriram, Lake Forest
Debate: Resolved, that all Internet-file sharing be legalized. Grand Ballroom B
Copyright is a form of legal protection provided to the authors of
original works of authorship, whether books, music, film or other
creative works. Its aim is to allow authors, musicians, directors,
etc., (and the companies that back them and distribute their
work) to profit from their creativity and encourage them and
others to produce other works in future. The Internet has been
described as the biggest threat to copyright since its beginning.
The Internet is full of information, much of it under varying
degrees of copyright protection. Downloading music, games,
movies, software and other materials from the Internet without
paying, and sharing these materials without proper permission is
considered piracy and a violation of copyright laws. Should
these laws be updated to reflect new technology?

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 Pro: Aswin Sivaraman, Neuqua Valley
Con: Sam Mather, Naperville North
Moderator: Shawn Jain, IMSA
Fair Election Committee Meeting Grand Ballroom C
Mandatory Meeting for Candidates running for office
Led by: Sara Tamizuddin and Farah Tamizuddin
12:30-1:15| Block II

Teacher/Advisor Meeting Kent

Debate: Resolved, that America actively support protesters Grand Ballroom A

under oppressive governments.
After the recent protests in Libya, it seems clear that the
protesters against Moammar Gaddafi would have benefitted
from American assistance in toppling their oppressive dictator.
However, many argue that the Egyptian Revolution would not
have turned out as peacefully nor as democratically had the
United States become involved. During the Green Movement in
Iran in 2009, protests were widespread but failed to gain any
ground against the firmly entrenched government. Should the
United States intervene on behalf of protesters against
oppressive governments, or is the stamp of U.S. approval a bad
thing in an anti-status-quo protest?
Pro: Jordan McEvoy, Arrowhead
Con: Lucy Mui, Naperville Central
Moderator: Nicky Grover, Neuqua Valley
Debate: Resolved, that increasing economic equality ought to Grand Ballroom B
be a more important social goal than maximizing economic
freedom.
American democracy has two main goals: preserving equality
and maintaining freedom. In regards to the economy, these
goals are mutually exclusive within a capitalist system. Economic
freedom allows citizens to accumulate more wealth than
everyone else, eliminating equality and giving those with more
money the ability to become even more unequal. Thus, many
argue that encouraging equality is a better goal than
maintaining freedom. What should the priority be, freedom or
equality?
Pro: Anastasia Golavashkina, Naperville North
Con: Meagan Murphy, Marian Central Catholic
Moderator: Rachel Deppe, Naperville North
Council of Chapter Presidents Meeting Grand Ballroom C
Thought Talk: When forced to choose, should elected Essex
government officials act in the interests of their constituents or
the country?
The issue of pork-barrel spending often is traced back to
elected officials valuing their own reelection over the interests of

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 the country. These officials would argue that they are acting on
the behalf of their constituents, even though their actions may
not be in the best interest of the country as a whole. Should
delegates elected to federal offices act on behalf of the people
who elected them, or should they seek to best represent their
country’s goals?
Moderator: Aisha Subomi Bankole-Hameed, Naperville North
1:15-2:30| Lunch

2:35-3:45|Candidate Declarations

3:50-4:35| Block III

Press Secretary Grand Ballroom DEF

Led by: Christian Neumeister, Lake Forest
Debate: Resolved, that the Tea Party movement is beneficial to Grand Ballroom A
American democracy.
The Tea Party, a recent populist movement, emerged through a
series of protests in 2009. It is not an official political party and
does not run candidates. Various polls have found that 88% of
the party supports immigration laws, 82% believes that gays
should not be allowed to marry, and 52% believes that "lesbians
and gays have too much political power." They follow a 10 point
agenda called “Contract from America” which aims to
1)Identify the constitutionality of every new law, 2)Reject
emissions trading, 3) Demand a balanced federal budget,
4)Simplify the tax system, 5) Audit federal government agencies
for constitutionality, 6)Limit annual growth in federal spending,
7) Repeal the healthcare legislation passed on March 23, 2010,
8) Pass an 'All-of-the-Above' Energy Policy, 9) Reduce Earmarks,
and 10) Reduce Taxes. Do these points align with major goals of
improving the American democracy?
Pro: Ryan Burns, Lake Forest
Con: James Chen, IMSA
Moderator: Izora Baltys, Marion Central Catholic
Debate: Resolved, that public high schools require an impartial Grand Ballroom B
religious education course.
Even though 92% of Americans profess a belief in God, studies
have shown that the general population lacks a basic
knowledge of major religions. Some say that without this
education an understanding of world events and the ability to
critique the claims of those preaching religious intolerance will
be undermined. Some schools already offer religious education
as an elective course. Is high school the right time to learn this?
Should all schools make it a require class, or do the costs
outweigh the benefits?

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 Pro: Eric Neumeister, Lake Forest
Con: Sara Tamizuddin, Springfield
Moderator: Caroline Brunson, Springfield
Thought Talk: What has been the most influential technological Kent
innovation of the last decade?
Although we may take it for granted, the technology that is
intertwined with our daily lives did not exist ten years ago. In
2000, there were no such things as iPods, iPads, Facebook,
Myspace, Twitter, YouTube, Wii, Xbox 360, and a multitude of
other inventions. We might have been young children without it,
but how is it shaping our lives now? Is there any one thing that
completely revolutionized our conception of technology?
Moderator: Chirag Sachar, Metea Valley
4:40-5:25 | Block IV

Debate: Resolved, that Euthanasia be legalized in the United Grand Ballroom A

States.
Euthanasia, also called physician-assisted suicide, has been a
long-standing, highly controversial topic in our nation. The prime
example of this is Dr. Kevorkian, who was convicted under
common law for 10-25 years for second degree murder after the
Michigan Supreme Court ruling that the ban on assisted suicide
was legal. The main issues debated with euthanasia are patient
suffering, government involvement with these decisions,
healthcare spending, ethical/religious concerns, and living wills.
What rights should people have about their death and how
much should the government be involved with this?
Pro: Michael Hu, Lincoln Park
Con: Nesh Patel, Neuqua Valley
Moderator: Vicky Fernandez, Lincoln Park
Debate: Resolved, that high-speed rail is a necessary Grand Ballroom B
infrastructure investment for the federal government.
The Obama administration has designated $8 billion in stimulus
funds for high-speed passenger rail, buoying hopes that super-
trains will operate throughout the American landscape as they
do in Europe and Asia. The money, most likely to be divided
among multiple corridors, won't buy a single fast-rail system. But
supporters say it will help traditional trains run faster and pay for
planning to make true high-speed rail networks a reality. Does
high-speed rail have realistic benefits for America?
Pro: Angelo Porchetta, Arrowhead
Con: Tyler Rotche, Neuqua Valley
Moderator: Nivetha Samy, Skyline
Debate: Resolved, that the United States take military action Kent
against the Somali Pirates.
Somali pirates have threatened Mid-East trading routes for
decades, but have become a serious problem in recent years,

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 costing the international community nearly $12 billion and killing
dozens of people. The United States contributes to an
international naval task force that patrols the coast of Somalia,
but the success of pirates despite these measures would
indicate that more direct action needs to be taken, despite the
United States’ historical failures to intervene in Somalia.
Pro: Gayatri Sanku, Naperville Central
Con: Farah Tamizuddin, Springfield
Moderator: Ankur Sarup, Neuqua Valley
Thought Talk: Should Affirmative Action be based on Essex
socioeconomic status rather than minority status?
Affirmative action as we currently know it was a term coined by
President Kennedy in 1961 and the resulting method serves the
purpose of balancing racial inequalities in the workplace and at
school. As time went on, affirmative action could have the
opposite effect; particularly in the Bakke case of 1978, this
program caused an unequal advantage to less qualified racial
minorities. Many pundits now argue for an overhaul of
affirmative action, enacting programs that would require
companies to hire someone of lesser economic status when
compared to someone with equal qualifications. Would this
decrease poverty? What other effects could a new program like
this have?
Moderator: Hedy Gutfreund, Latin School of Chicago
5:30-6:30 |Elections

6:30-8:30 | Dinner

8:35-9:05| Chapter Caucus

9:10-10:05| Block V

Chapter of the Year Presentations Ogden

Teacher/Advisor Reception
Debate: Resolved, that the Western world should be more Grand Ballroom DEF
accepting of polygamy.
As primates, many would believe that humans naturally exhibit
polygamous behavior, mating with as many other primates as
possible to help widen and diversify the population, ensuring the
survival of the human race. However, mankind currently is
expected to engage in monogamy, and we have found other
ways to ensure a growing population. Polygamists are often
socially rejected in Western society, but polygamy is
encouraged in a variety of other cultures throughout the world.
Instead of rejecting polygamy as immoral, should the Western
world be more open to the concept?

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 Pro: Derick Ledermann, Marian Central Catholic
Con: Donald Finch, Neuqua Valley
Moderator: Edeline Chen, Naperville Central
Debate: Resolved, the “Black Plague” is worse than “Bieber Kent
Fever”.
Rebecca Black’s music video “Friday” has 66 million views on
YouTube, gaining nearly 30 million of those in under one week.
Black has become a sensation, even though her video is labeled
by many as the “worst song ever”. Justin Bieber, meanwhile, has
released two platinum records and secured recording contracts
with Usher, becoming a teen idol. Both have had their share of
hype, thought one is clearly more talented than the other.
Which is worse?
Pro: David Wadkins, Mayo
Con: Christian Neumeister, Lake Forest
Moderator: Josie Dalton, Naperville North
Debate: Resolved, that the assassination of foreign nationals by Essex
the United States is an acceptable foreign policy option.
The position of dictator is a role that developed under the
Roman Empire. This was originally a position given to a
magistrate in order to take action during times of crises. Since
that time, there have been many dictators of various nations
and empires which abuse this position of absolute control over
the governed people. There have been several examples of a
dictator’s corruption, oppression, and intolerance. In addition,
certain individuals play key roles in foreign efforts to undermine
American interests. The covert assassination of top scientists in
Iran’s nuclear program is another example of when killing
foreigners can be beneficial to US interests.
Pro: Shaker Samman, Port Huron
Con: Melissa Diamond, Wayzata
Moderator: Shelby Cassesse, Marian Central Catholic

10:05-10:55 | Night Activities I

Dance, Dance, Dance! Spring

DJ: Aswin and Zac (Team Azure)
Paper Crane Making/Movie Party Grand Ballroom DEF
Come learn how to make paper cranes! For every paper crane
made, $2 will be donated to Japan.
Improv Speaking Kent
Led by: Vikram Ramesh and Aswin Sivaraman

11:00-12:00|Night Activities II

Dance, Dance, Dance! Spring

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 DJ: Aswin and Zac (Team Azure)
Paper Crane Making/Movie Party Grand Ballroom DEF
Come learn how to make paper cranes! For every paper crane
made, $2 will be donated to Japan.
Twister! Kent
Led by: Jordan McEvoy
12:15 | Curfew

Sunday, April 3rd

8:00-9:00 | Checkout You must be out of your room before 9:00 AM. Give your room keys to your T/A.

Luggage Storage Coat Room

9:00-9:50| Breakfast

10:00-10:50| Block VI

Debate: Resolved, that the world would be a better place Grand Ballroom A
without nuclear weapons.
The nuclear bomb was first made possible after technological
advances in the 1930’s. While only two nuclear bombs have
ever been used in warfare, the nuclear weapon has forever
affected the world today. Breakthroughs in nuclear technology
by the military led to a clean, renewable source of energy in
nuclear power, but also to situations such as the Cold War,
Mutually Assured Destruction and constant threats by rogue
nations and terrorists.
Pro: Sameer Bansal, Naperville North
Con: Jeffrey Zhao, IMSA
Moderator: Mark Gaughan, Neuqua Valley
Debate: Resolved, that the United States Air Force should Grand Ballroom B
increase their use of unmanned drones for attack and
reconnaissance missions.
Drones, or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, are one of the latest
advances in airplane technology. Drones have proven to be
more versatile, more reliable and more cost-effective than the
current manned airplanes. However, there are a variety of
questions raised by drones: are they legal under international
law? Can drones be tampered with? How effective are drones
at dog-fighting or attacking specific targets? Drones have
caused hundreds of civilian casualties, but military personnel
argue that they save the lives of pilots. Should the Air Force use
more drones?
Pro: Camron Bagheri, Lake Forest
Con: Lisa Swanson, Naperville Central

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 Moderator: Vinay Kashyap, Neuqua Valley
Debate: Resolved, that WikiLeaks be censored to protect Kent
National Security.
Last summer, WikiLeaks released a large number of classified
U.S. Government documents obtained illegally by a U.S. Army
private. Among the documents were sensitive files dealing with
war crimes and espionage against other nations, which proved
to be quite embarrassing to America. Though both parties have
been somewhat inconsistent in their support for leaked
documents (the GOP applauded a leak of a series of emails
between climatologists discussing a cover-up of potentially
damaging research, while the Democrats have taken the same
approach to wiretaps during the PATRIOT Act), there has never
been a leak on such as scale as this. Does WikiLeaks’ information
threaten U.S. International Relations, or has the U.S. done nothing
about which it should be embarrassed?
Pro: Harish Sriram, Lake Forest
Con: Nick Majher, Metea Valley
Moderator: Manas Gosavi, Neuqua Valley
Thought Talk: Does the concept of “preventive war" ever work? Essex
Preventive war is a concept in which a country declares war on
another country when a threat or attack is not imminent,
primarily to prevent a shift in the balance of power between
both countries. Many advocates of preventive war argue that it
is needed in modern day foreign relations, especially due to the
growth of unconventional war tactics and the rise of more
dangerous and powerful weapons. However, critics point out
that preventive war may go past jurisdiction of international law
and may lack legal basis. For example, the Iraq War, claimed as
a preemptive war, was widely criticized as a preventative war,
as Iraq did not pose any military threat against the U.S. at the
time and the U.S. partly invaded Iraq to control Middle Eastern
oil.
Moderator: Eric Price, Naperville North
10:55-11:45| Block VII

Debate: Resolved, that deficit spending is a net benefit for the Grand Ballroom A
economy during a recession.
Government spending during a recession is key to making up for
the loss in consumer spending and investment that
accompanies an economic downturn. By borrowing money
instead of raising taxes to raise revenue, the government can
make use of economic multipliers to increase the productivity of
the economy and stop leakages. By putting borrowed money
into an economy, the government can boost GDP back to
desirable levels while simultaneously lowering taxes in order to
increase spending and get the economy back on track.

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Pro: Patrick Eisenhauer, Arrowhead
Con: Vikram Ramesh, Neuqua Valley
Moderator: Lucy McColgan, Arrowhead
Debate: Resolved, that America would be best served by Grand Ballroom B
reducing its involvement in the Middle East.
The Middle East is an area that most Americans do not fully
understand; with a variety of cultural and economic factors at
work that are foreign to us. Ranging from terrorism to single-
product economies with a lack of most resources, the Middle
East is a complicated region in which American interests might
be better served by not intruding. As we have seen with Iraq,
involvement often brings anti-American sentiment, while Egypt is
a prime example of a case in which democratic goals were
achieved because America did not interfere. Should America
scale back its involvement in the Middle East?
Pro: Kirstyn Petras, Culver Academy
Con: Stephanie Malek, Latin School
Moderator:Lisa Liu, Skyline
Debate: Resolved, that unions should be outlawed. Kent
The recent uproar in Wisconsin and other states in the Midwest
over the power of organized labor have highlighted the
ineffectiveness and gross excesses of unions. In 2005, the AFL-
CIO was split into seven different unions because members had
concerns about its focus on electing Democrats to office instead
of recruiting new members. With businesses and conservative
politicians taking aggressive anti-union stances, as well as labor
being outsourced in part due to the large costs that unions incur,
many believe that unions have grown too powerful.
Pro: Mary Kate Williams, Naperville North
Con: Summer Wu, IMSA
Moderator: Tony Castagnoli, Naperville North
Thought Talk: Have Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac done more Essex
harm or good to the US economy?
Fannie Mae, or the Federal National Mortgage Association
(FNMA) was set up as a stockholder-owned corporation in 1938
and chartered by Congress in 1968 as a government-sponsored
enterprise to expand the secondary mortgage market by
securitizing mortgages in the form of mortgage-backed
securities. Freddie Mac buys mortgages on the secondary
market, pools them, and sells them as a mortgage-backed
security to investors on the open market. This secondary
mortgage market increases the supply of money available for
mortgage lending and increases the money available for new
home purchases. However, risky lending practices by both
groups were major contributors to the recent massive recession.
Have these organizations truly been beneficial to the United
States?

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 Moderator: Sam Mather, Naperville North
11:50-12:50|Elections Grand Ballroom DEF

12:55-1:30| Closing Session Grand Ballroom DEF

Activism Project of the Year Director of Activism Vicky Fernandez

Best Speaker Awards Convention Coordinator Harish Sriram
Director of Debate Christian Neumeister
Midwest Awards Lindsey Bowen
Farewell Address Governor Tony Castagnoli

Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich

Rod Blagojevich is Illinois’ former Governor (2003-2009)

and United States House Representative (1997-2003). As
a House Representative, Blagojevich helped pass critical
legislation like the Child Abduction Prevention Act and
Help America Vote Act. As Governor, he extended
health care coverage to over 400,000 children via the All
Kids Program, provided free health services to all
returning Illinois veterans via the Illinois Warriors Assistance
Program, and invested $5.9 billion into education—more
than any other administration in Illinois history.

The Governor is now on his second trial for charges

regarding his alleged attempt to sell President Barack
Obama’s vacant Senate seat. His first trial concluded in a
deadlock on August 17th, 2010. His second trial is set to
begin on April 20th, 2011.

Upon the completion of his trial, Mr. Blagojevich will host his own radio show "The Big 89"
on WLS in Chicago. He has also penned the autobiographical The Governor and
reached week four on Donald Trump’s The Celebrity Apprentice. Though he was
unable to travel to Costa Rica after NBC requested him for “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me
Out of Here!” his wife went in his place and became an overnight hit with the show’s
viewers, cast, and crew.

10:10-10:30 Speech
10:30-11:00 Questions
11:00-11:20 Jeopardy! (students pay $5/individual or $10/group to come up and
"compete" against Blagojevich for one question)
11:30-12:00 Opportunity to speak with students (Windsor)

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 BE THE PEOPLE
JSA for JAPAN
On March 11, 2011:

A devastating earthquake and tsunami hit Japan, killing over 26,000 people and leaving
hundreds of thousands homeless.

The 9.0 magnitude earthquake led to a nuclear crisis that is now endangering the remaining of
the population.

This weekend:

You can help the victims of this catastrophe by participating in the fundraisers that we’ll be hosting.

1. Jeopardy with Rod Blagojevich ($5 per question)

Compete against former IL governor Rod Blagojevich in a fun game of Jeopardy!

2. JSA Cabinet Raffle (.50/raffle ticket)

Raffle tickets will be sold throughout Saturday morning, and winners will be announced during Night
Activities. Winners will enjoy a free breakfast with the cabinet member of their choice.

Participants:

-Tony Castagnoli- Governor -Vicky Fernandez- Activism Director

-Harish Sriram- Convention Coordinator -Farah Tamizuddin- Frontier Senator

-Christian Neumeister- Director of Debate -Sara Tamizuddin- Chief of Staff

-Aswin Sivaraman- Director of Technology -Jordan McEvoy – Assistant Convention Coordinator

3. Paper Crane Party

For every paper crane made, $2 will be donated to Japan. Our goal is to at least make 2,000 paper
cranes! Don’t know how to make them? We’ll teach you.

4. Red Box Donations (Any amount is welcomed).

**All proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross: Japan Aid**

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 CONVENTION RULES

1. All rules for school field trips prevail. Use of illegal drugs or alcohol is not permitted. Students also
will be punished if they are in a room where drugs or alcohol are present. The use of tobacco
products is not allowed. To ensure these rules are obeyed, the Teacher/Advisor and The Junior
Statesmen Foundation must approve the attendance of each delegate. We reserve the right to
deny any student the privilege of attending the event.

2. At 5:15, students will check in with their Teacher/Advisor in a designated area in the Hotel. No
students may leave the hotel property after the dinner break.

3. At curfew, Teacher/Advisors will check delegates at their rooms. Delegates must remain quietly
in their own rooms after curfew (12:15 AM). Delegates also are required to meet with the
Teacher/Advisor at other designated times.

4. Delegates must attend all conference activities.

5. At no time may male and female students be in each others' rooms.

6. Delegates may not leave the convention hotel without the permission of their Teacher/Advisor.
During meal times, with their Teacher/Advisor's permission, delegates may leave the hotel to eat in
designated areas. Under no circumstances are delegates to leave the hotel after the dinner break.

7. Delegates must wear their name tags (in a visible location) at all times.

8. All students assigned to a room are responsible for any charges made to the room. All students
assigned to a room are also responsible for the condition of the room. No outside phone calls can be
made from student hotel rooms. Room service and other items may not be charged to a student’s
room. No delegate may change rooms without the permission of The Junior Statesmen staff members
at the event.

9. No student may drive a car to the convention or ride in a student driven car during the convention.

10. Visitors are not allowed in the convention hotel. Delegates are not allowed to associate with any
visitor who is not an official guest of the Junior State program.

11. Students are expected to dress appropriately. Delegates should respect the rights of other hotel
guests and not do anything to damage the reputation of the Junior Statesmen program. Students
must not open or throw anything out of windows. Students must stay off balconies.

12. Pizza deliveries and room service deliveries are not permitted after curfew (12:15AM) even if you
ordered the food in advance.

13. Students should not bring expensive items to the convention. Valuable items must be stored in
the hotel safe. The Junior State/The Junior Statesmen Foundation are not responsible for items stored
in a luggage storage area. No large radios or portable stereos are allowed.

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Ballroom DEF Ballroom A Ballroom B Ballroom C Kent Essex

Opening Session (DEF) 10:00-11:30

Block I Daily physical Mod/Debater File sharing be FEC Meeting (TT) National
11:40-12:25 education workshop legalized security>civil
liberties?

Block II Support Economic Chapter T/A Meeting (TT) Government

12:30-1:20 protesters under equality is more Presidents act for constituents
oppression important than Meeting or country?
economic
freedom

Lunch 1:20-2:30
Candidate Declarations (DEF) 2:35-3:45
Block III Press Secretary Tea Party is Required (TT) Most
3:50-4:35 Beneficial religious influential tech
education innovation?
course

Block IV Euthanasia High-speed rail Assassination (TT) Affirmative

4:40-5:25 of diplomats action be based on
policy socioeconomic
status

Elections (DEF) 5:30-6:30

Dinner 6:30-8:30
Spring Ballroom DEF Kent Essex Ogden
Chapter Caucus (DEF) 8:35-9:05
Block V Polygamy “Black Plague” is Somali Pirates Chapter of the
9:10-10:00 worse than “Bieber Year Presentations;
Fever” T/A Reception

Night Activities I Dance Paper Improv

10:05-10:55 Cranes/Movie

Night Activities II Dance Paper Twister!

11:00-12:00 Cranes/Movie

Sunday
Breakfast! You must be out of your room by 9:00 am.
9:00-9:50
Ballroom A Ballroom B Kent Essex

Block VI World is better Increase use of WikiLeaks be (TT) Preventative War

10:00-10:50 without nuclear unmanned drones censored
weapons
Block VII US reduce its Unions be outlawed (TT) Fannie Mae and
10:55-11:45 involvement in the Freddie Mac
Deficit spending
Mideast

Elections (DEF)11:50-12:50
Closing Session (DEF) 12:55-1:30
*TT is a thought talk, GD is a gavel debate.

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