Stemming from demand from debating clubs around the world, CUSID has created an International Schedule alongside the main CUSID schedule. The international schedule will feature non-CUSID tournaments (IONA, APDA, NPDA, etc.) who are specifically seeking the attendance of CUSID members. We hope that this new addition will help CUSID members who are looking for an international experience. Go to the Schedule to access it.

Tournaments must directly submit a request to the CUSID President or Executive Director explaining why they wish to be included on the international schedule. The international schedule can be accessed by clicking on “Schedule” from the navigation bar on the top of CUSIDnet or of CUSID.ca.

As you probably have already noticed, CUSID.ca has undergone some renovations. Everything from the previous version of the site is still here, but the site now has more to offer! Read on for more information about the changes.

CUSID was one of the first debating organizations in the world to have an online presence. Continuing in the tradition of being on the cutting edge of technology, we are proud to present the latest version of CUSID.ca.

Everything from the old site is here, but now there’s more. The first thing you will notice is the new look. The new site has been redesigned to be easier to read and browse through for screen resolutions of 800×600 or higher. The look and feel of both CUSID.ca and CUSIDnet has now finally been merged, bringing everything together under one roof.

New sections have been added too. We have brought back Points of Information in a new format. The new POI will feature regular articles and announcements about all that is going on with debate in Canada from all regions. We hope that this will allow all debaters from across Canada, and even the world, to get a glimpse of what is happening in places they normally do not get to see.

In the newly expanded Documents & Resources section, you will find all the things from Administratavia, but now there will be guides to debate, training manuals, and in the future, tabs software and other resources for schools.

Finally, work on the Dino Switchboard is complete and the feature is now up and running. This directory will be the place to go to reach CUSID alumni, wherever they may be in the world. Are you a CUSID alumnist? Please contact us to get your information on the switchboard.

That’s not all. In the future, we plan on making the site billingual, adding more features, and making sure that CUSID’s presence on the web remains one of the best in the world. We hope you enjoy the changes. Feel free to e-mail the Executive Director if you have any comments or questions.

Canadian University Society for Intercollegiate Debating

General Meeting: November 2, 2002
Chancellor’s Cup, Queen’s University

1. Call to Order

Present:
TJ Adhihetty, President
Carissa Whiteman, Executive Director
Allan Ferris, Treasurer
Zara Lam, VP Central

Acadia University (carried by RMC)
Carleton University
Marianopolis
McGill University
Queen’s University
Royal Military College
Trent University
University of Alberta
University of Calgary
Ottawa University, EDS
Hart House, University of Toronto
St. Mikes, University of Toronto
University of Waterloo
University of Western Ontario

2. Additions to agenda

No additions to agenda.

3. Approval of the agenda

-motioned by Ottawa and seconded by Queen’s.
PASSED

4. Approval of the minutes from pervious meeting

-there are no minutes from the previous meeting (General Meeting at 2002 Nationals, British Columbia).

5. Reports

• President (TJ Adhehitty)
  Expansion
  CUSID now includes University of Manitoba, Simon Fraser University, and Tyndale College.
  -clubs in the East seem to be decreasing and we are making efforts to rejuvenate their status.

Direction of CUSID
-a Mandate Committee has been formed.
-proposed changes will be voted on at the General Meeting to be held at Dalhousie at 2003 Nationals.
-is there an approval of the principle of the committee?
-the committee is to consider the following: new executive position, bilingual nature of CUSID, mechanisms to do so.

CUSID.ca and CUSIDnet
-we now own the rights to all software and documents.
-must now undertaking to determine who has been donating funds to the server.

Sarah Mohoney exists!
-estimated surplus is $3000.00.

North Ams
-we are having a difficult time with APDA.
-According to the Memo of Agreement, the tournament fee is to be determined by both president’s. We are waiting for a response to this from APDA.

• Executive Director (Carissa Whiteman)
  What has been done
  -over the summer, cusid.ca changed servers to increase security and reliability.
  -all rights to CUSIDca and CUSIDnet belong to CUSID and the Executive Director has no personal connection or rights to the involved files.

What needs to be done
-continued update to the links at cusid.ca (POIs and Dino Database).
-bilingual nature of CUSIDnet.
-continue search for who actually donates funds for the server space.

• Treasurer (Allan Ferriss)
  -signing authority was received approximately one week ago.
  -can now access the CUSID bank balance.

• VP Atlantic (Aiden Buckland)
  -absent
  -directed comments to TJ Adhehitty and shows concerns over travel costs and maintaining their clubs.

• VP Central (Zara Lam)
  World’s Travel Arrangements
  -have secured seats at a discounted rate.
  -all deposits were due October 31, 2002.

Membership
-the University of Windsor and Tyndale College have requested provisional membership with CUSID.

Other Issues
-a concern with equity issues are tournaments has been addressed.
-request to Scott Young (2001-2002 National Ombudsperson) to submit an outline for a complaints officer.
-his guidelines are suggestions.

• VP Western (Kyle Kawanami)
  -absent

• Director of French Language Debating (Erik Eastaugh)
  -Erik’s position has been extended to the French Nationals (as per recommendations).
  -Louis Eric Simard has been active in organizing parliamentary debating in Quebec to expand French debating.
  -French Nationals have been bid on by Royal Military College.

6. Motions

• 2002-2003 Budget
  -motioned by Ottawa, seconded by McGill.
  PASSED

• Bilingualism of CUSID
  DISCUSSION:
  -does anyone actually support removing French from CUSID?
  -yes: opposition has been recognized in the Mandate Committee.
  -resources can be better spent in other areas
  -CUSID is doing a poor job at supporting French debate
  -can CUSID do better?
  -separate organization can be created
  -World’s and NorthAms are English
  -is CUSID actively working towards improvement?
  -a bilingual CUSID does not necessarily mean an integration of both.

Bilingual Resolution: Be it resolved that the Canadian University Society for Intercollegiate Debate / Societe Universitaire Canadienne pour le Debat Intercolleigal remain a bilingual student organization.

-motioned by University of Western Ontario and seconded by Hart House
PASSED

• Member Status
  -to become a new member, schools must provide a letter from their institution, a constitution and an executive list. This encourages legitimacy of the clubs.
  -looking to establish a solid foundation for the old (and possibly inactive clubs) to renew their membership and for newly forming organizations.
  -this will achieve a provisional membership by the decision of the CUSID executive (appeal mechanisms are in place if necessary).

Termination Amendment to the Constitution – 7.1 In the situation where a CUSID member has not participated in any CUSID sanctioned tournament for four consecutive years or has not been a member in good standing of CUSID for four consecutive years, that member will be automatically removed from Schedule A of the CUSID Constitution and will lose all accorded privileges. It is highly encouraged that the dormant member reapplies to gain status as a CUSID member and subsequently become a member in good standing.
-motioned by McGill, seconded by St. Mikes.
PASSED

7. New Business

Mandate Committee
-looking for autonomy in clubs and also a structure to oversee.
-new Director for Development and Resources.
-would provide guides, ballots, scoring ranges and active recruitment.
-motion for current executive to continue with the Mandate Committee.
-motioned by Queen’s and seconded by Marianopolis.
PASSED

Ombudsperson & Equity Officer
-would entail no legal responsibility.
-people need to be aware of certain sensitive issues.
-person will need to be approachable.

CUSIDnet Images
-should images be allowed? (Majority feel they should be)
-should their be guidelines?
-further discussion may be necessary, but for the moment images will be allowed.

Bid Requirements
-a form with requirement for tournament bids should include:
-tabs, costs, awards, POIs, equity officer guideline, and underage event plans.

8. Adjournment

-motioned by University of Western Ontario and seconded by Royal Military College.
PASSED