MODEL UNITED NATIONS ASSEMBLY (MUNA)

The Rotary Club of Ingleburn sponsors students from local high schools to attend District 9675 MUNA sessions each year.

MUNA was introduced to Rotary in Australia in 1980. MUNA is now held in every district in Australia and in many countries around the world.

MUNA is a great project which develops Rotary's involvement with local schools. It builds international understanding and gives students the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the workings of the United Nations and its member countries.

It is also an opportunity for International Exchange Students to participate. They can act as advisers to countries or participate in a team. All visiting International Exchange Students should be encouraged to participate in the local MUNA in their host district.

The Rotary Club of Canberra Sunrise organises the national MUNA in Canberra over the third weekend in August. It is held in the House of Representatives Chamber of the Old Parliament House. The Australian National University (ANU) is a major sponsor and , consequently, the Saturday night dinner is held at Bruce Hall, ANU,

The Assembly is chaired and adjudicated by Rotarians with prizes being awarded for the best teams. Rotary districts and clubs sponsor teams and the students are encouraged to dress in the national costume of the country they represent,

The students for the national MUNA are accommodated at a local motel and transported to the various events. This allows them to further their networking skills and to make friends over the weekend. Districts arouns Australia make their own arrangements for local MUNA's including rules and accommodation.

Where the nation selected by a team has an Embassy pr High Commission in Canberra, contact is made with them and to invite their representatives to attend the Saturday night dinner with the students. Most Embassies and High Commissions look forward to assisting the students.

Should any schools in the Glenfield/ Ingleburn/ Minto/ Leumeah area and surrounds need support sending teams to MUNA please contact us by email at ingleburnrotaryclub@gmail.com