Asia-Pacific Model United Nations Conference. The University of Queensland.

12- 17th July 2009.

Newsletter One. May 1

Welcome from the Secretaries-General KEY DATES

6 May - Due date for
Two years ago we set out on an epic
international delegate
odyssey to bring AMUNC 2009 to the
scholarship applications
University of Queensland. Now with just
under 80 days left until the opening
13 May - Due date for
ceremony, our enthusiasm and drive is as
registration fee payment (or
electric as day one. Greetings and a
your country reservation
warm welcome to all those who have expressed an interest in
cancelled)
AMUNC 2009. By registering on the web site, joining the Facebook
group, or sending us an email, you have become part of the
1 June - Last Date to register!
AMUNC community, which stretches across 21countries and five
continents.
12 June - Last date to
withdraw and get a full refund
Many thanks to our Under-Secretary General (Marketing), Kim
Wilkinson, and her energetic, creative team for organising the
11 July - Director training day
newsletter. They are just one part of a large, committed and
talented team of over 50 volunteers who are working to bring you
12 July - Delegate training day
the best AMUNC ever. Best wishes and see you in July!
(compulsory)
Jo Sampford & Hugh Jorgensen
13 – 17 July - AMUNC 2009!

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 What is..... the CRISIS COUNCIL?
Try... the CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS...
REVISITED
Want to be... JFK for a day?
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Welcome BBQ
Attention delegates: book your flights
for Saturday night or Sunday morning,
because the party starts at 12 noon
on Sunday and you won’t want to
miss it!
Held in UQ’s Natural Amphitheatre,
the welcome registration barbeque
will present delegates with their first
opportunity to meet, greet and soak
up AMUNC’s friendly atmosphere.
Delegates will gather on the grassy
hills beside the beautiful UQ lakes to
eat, drink, socialize... and of course,
register for the conference.
As with all conference events, the
food provided will be as sustainable
as possible (that means kangaroo
meat!), as well as catering for all
dietary and cultural needs.
Hang around to join us at UQ’s
‘Second Degree’ bar at 5pm that
evening. We’ll be putting on live
music for AMUNC delegates.
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The view by the magnificent UQ Lakes.
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That’s M.A.D.
That’s the Crisis Council.
Register NOW. www.amunc.net
Information for
INTERNATIONAL DELEGATES
With AMUNC 2009 less than three months
away, it’s important that you check the
requirements in gaining a right of entry to
Australia. If you are from an ETA or eVisitor
eligible country (most European countries, the
USA, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia,
Singapore, Brunei, Hong Kong) you can apply
online at least two weeks before your depar-
ture date.
If you are from a non-ETA or eVisitor country
you will need to apply for a Business (Short
Stay) Visa (Subclass 456) in order to enter
Australia. 456 visas can take a while to pro-
cess, so you need to make sure you apply as
soon as possible. We are committed to
helping delegates with the visa process.
What we can help you with:
• Provide general information about the visa
and application process
• Provide you with a Letter of Invitation to
include in your application
• Assist in liaising with your nearest Australian
Embassy
What we cannot help you with:
• Lodge your application for you or pay the
application fee
• Sponsor your visit
• Provide a personal reference to support
your application
Email us at visa.enquiries@amunc.net if you
have any questions.
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Leader for a lifetime.

AMUNC would not be

possible without the
support of its generous
sponsors and the hard
work and commitment
of its student host team.

Literally thousands of
volunteer hours go into
making the conference
a success.

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