NITOC Invitations are Out!

If you have earned two green checkmarks in any speech or debate category you should have received an email invitation from Stoa USA on Tuesday.

NITOC registration is open for a limited time and closes at 11:59 PST on Wed, May 7.  Follow the link in your invitation email to register for NITOC.

If you did not receive an invitation today by email, please check Speechranks.com to confirm you have two green checkmarks in a given category.  If you feel there is an error, please contact me and let me know and I will look into it.

**IMPORTANT NOTE: Stoa Membership is not covered by your Vector fees.  You must first register as a Stoa Member before attempting to register for the tournament.  The cost of Stoa Membership is $40 per family for one year.  Click here to register for Stoa Membership: Stoa Membership. After becoming a member, follow the link in your email invitation to register for NITOC.

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Blessings,
Kim Millhouse

Dr. Michael Farris to Speak this Thursday, April 3!

This Thursday is our LAST CLUB MEETING of the year!  ALL Speech and Debate students and parents please come for this special treat.  Please don't miss it (even if you haven't been to club in a while).

Dr. Michael Farris* will speak at 4:45 pm

Dr. Michael Farris will speak on the benefits of forensics and how it can develop important skills. Please invite your friends who are interested in Vector Speech and Debate to come hear our special guest speaker. 

Following Dr. Farris’ talk the leadership of Vector Speech and Debate Club will host an Orientation and Q & A session for families interested in participating in our club during the 2014-15 school year.

When: THIS Thursday, April 3rd. Guest Speaker: 4:45 - 5:30 p.m. Q & A Session: 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.

Where: Ketoctin Presbyterian Church, 441 East Main Street, Purcellville

For questions or more information, contact Kimberly Millhouse at pkmillhouse@gmail.com.

*Dr. Michael Farris, Chancellor of Patrick Henry College and Chairman and General Counsel of the Home School Legal Defense Association, has influenced people and policy the world over. He has used his communication skills to defend parental rights, argue before the Supreme Court, found Patrick Henry College, write over fifteen novels, textbooks, and other books, provide a nationwide radio program, and pastor a church._.___

REGISTRATION CLOSES TONIGHT!!!!!

Everyone!!! If you want to squeeze in one last check mark to bump your ratings on speechranks, get your final checkmark to NITOC, enjoy the company of good friends, or just want to fine tune your speeches... your last chance ends tonight!!!


Registration for April 4 & 5 Speech and Debate

Click here to register: https://spring.homeschooldebate.net/

Friday, April 4 - Team Policy & Lincoln Douglas Debate
Saturday, April 5 - ALL Speech Events

Please remember to:
1) Register each student for each event
2) Register parent judges
3) Sign up to bring FOOD!
4) Pay for your registration online

If you have any questions, please contact the C4 Tournament Director: Alison Koehnke at c4debatecoach@gmail.com .

Registration for the Parli Tournament:
https://marchberryvilleparli.homeschooldebate.net/

Tournament Director: Debbie Snyder
Phone Number: 540-535-8539

Parent Meeting Next Week, March 27th, 6pm

2014-15 Vector Planning is underway!   

Next Thursday, March 27th, 6 - 7PM, is a mandatory parents' meeting for all families that plan to participate in next year's Vector club.  We have several important club roles that will vacate after this year, and we are looking to involve all of our parents to help fill these roles.

Many of you have communicated your enthusiasm about what your students are doing this year in Vector and at the tournaments. The club needs your investment and participation to continue to develop these important skills in our students next year. We are excited to diversify club responsibilities to make the most of all the gifts and talents that each family brings.  

Please RSVP to pkmillhouse@gmail.com to let us know you're coming.

See you on March 27th at 6PM!

Blessings,

Paul and Kimberly Millhouse

NITOC Hotel Accomodations!

If you are planning on attending NITOC, or even thinking about, it check out the information regarding Hotel blocks and rates.  I encourage you to make your reservations soon as these hotel blocks (especially the cheaper ones) will fill up fast.  Click Here for the NITOC Hotel Accomodations Page

Information regarding Campus Housing will also be posted soon-- this could potentially be substantially cheaper than a hotel, and as past Vector families have discovered it is super-convenient to be right on campus.  With the Tournament lasting 6 days, it is very desirable to be close! In addition, the hosting college usually extends privileges to enjoy the campus facilities like the gym and pool without charge to those housed there!