Vector Begins, Thursday, September 10th

Vector Parents and Students,

We are very excited for another year of speech and debate and look forward to seeing what the Lord will do in and through us this year!  

When/Where:

The first Vector Speech and Debate Co-op meeting will be on Thursday, September 10^th, from 6:00 – 8:00pm, at Ketoctin Covenant Presbyterian Church in Purcellville. Please arrive early, as we will start promptly at 6:00 pm.  


Note: The normal meeting time for Vector Speech is 4:00-5:30pm and Debate is 6:00-7:30pm.

Who:

All Speech AND Debate students, both current and new, need to attend the first meeting with at least one parent, however, both parents are strongly encouraged to come.  If there are extenuating circumstances that prevent at least one parent from being there, please Terri Adams directly.

What:

During our first meeting:

• We will discuss the vision and goals for Vector Speech and Debate and share the expectations for the co-op.
• There will be a special Speech and Debate Overview presentation, which is designed to help parents and students learn more about each of the speech and debate categories and better understand the benefits of each one 
•  Share a few speech demonstrations.
•  End the night with a Q&A time and dessert!

We do have a dress code for club time. New Vector students will receive a Vector t-shirt at the first meeting. Please come dressed in a nice shirt/blouse with jeans, khakis, or a skirt. (Hemline of skirts are to be at least to the knee.) NO SHORTS are permitted at meetings.

Current Vector students, please wear your Vector t-shirts with jeans, khakis, or a skirt. 

Reminders:

If you have yet to mail your registration fees, please do so as soon as possible and remember to include a Medical Release Form for each student registered.

If you are looking for dates of events, tournaments and club meetings, everything you need to know can be found here on our site. We are continually updating the website this month.

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We look forward to seeing you in September!

One-Day Introductory Camp - Stafford, VA

One of the local speech and debate clubs is offering a One-Day Introductory Camp for families interested in learning more about the sport.

Please contact Maria Barrett directly.

Here are the details:

Old Dominion Orators Speech and Debate club is hosting a one day seminar on the art of speech and debate!  Register today for a fun filled time of games, exercises and an interesting introduction to what the sport of speech and debate is all about!

We are affiliated with STOA USA speech and debate organization http://www.stoausa.org/. Stoa is a national Christian homeschool organization with competitions all across the country.   Speech and Debate Club will allow your students to participate in a fun and challenging mental sport that will teach them the skills of speaking, research, and argumentation in a fun environment alongside their friend! All the stuff Mom wants and everything the Kids could ask for too!

Parents may attend a 20 minute opening explanation and a 20 minute closing exercise.  Parents are welcome to drop off or stay and learn alongside their student!

The seminar will be held on Wednesday, August 19th from 9:45am – 4:00pm at Ramoth Baptist Church in Stafford VA.  Cost is $15 per student/$25 per family cap.  Ages 11 and up may participate.

Please register ASAP.

WHAT:  Speech & Debate Seminar

WHERE:  Ramoth Baptist Church, Stafford VA

TIME:  9:45am – 4:00pm

COST:  $15 Per student / $25 per family

AGES:  11 and up

RSVP:  by August 15^th

INFO: Maria Barrett mbarrett1662@yahoo.com  

Minimum Participatiants:  12

Please pack a bag lunch.