The Bella Abzug Leadership Institute introduces young women in high school to opportunities to become leaders in their communities through a range of programming.
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IMPACT'S DEBATERS FROM LAST JUNE'S BALI TOURNAMENT
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HERE THE VOICES OF THESE POWERFUL YOUNG WOMEN IN DEBATE
CONGRATULATIONS TO
BROOKLYN CAMILLE-PENSON AND RACHEL SEIGAL
FROM THE INSTITUTE FOR COLLABORATIVE EDUCATION
2008 CHAMPIONS OF
THE BELLA ABZUG LEADERS OF TOMORROW
ALL-GIRLS DEBATE TOURNAMENT
As the winning team, the young ladies receive:
- A scholarship to participate in the Bella Abzug Leadership Institute summer leadership program (held concurrently with IMPACT’s Coalition Institute and Training Initiative in Manhattan from August 18-30)
- A $25 Best Buy Gift Certificate
- A Mentoring Meal with a successful NYC woman reflecting the values and objectives of BALI
The tournament brought together some of NY's finest debaters from every format to address the topic:
Resolved that the internet expands the gap between men and women in society
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BALI DEBATE FORMAT
The affirmative will defend the resolution and the negative will oppose it. Each team will be comprised of two individuals. The format for the debate will be as follows:
1st Affirmative Constructive- 4 minutes
Cross Examination by the 2nd Negative—2 min
1st Negative Constructive- 4 min
Cross Examination by the 1st Affirmative—2 min
2nd Affirmative Constructive - 2 min.
Cross Examination by the 1st Negative--2 min
2nd Negative Constructive - 2 min
Cross Examination by the 2nd Affirmative--2 min
Questions from the Judges--3 minutes
2nd Negative Rebuttal--1 min
2nd Affirmative Rebuttal--1 min
Each team will also have 5 minutes prep time per side. All teams will debate two preliminary rounds debating once on the affirmative and once on the negative.
BALI AT CITI
In August, a group of young women scholars will participate in a debate & leadership training led by acclaimed faculty from across the country administered by the #1 national provider of debate-related mentoring services, the IMPACT Coalition. The Improving Mentor Practices and Communication Techniques (IMPACT) Coalition is a mentoring and educational development organization that expands opportunities for urban students, schools and organizational partners by providing debate training, literacy assistance, curricula, and mentoring services to develop informed, concerned citizens. IMPACT advocates debate as a key to success in building healthier communities and tomorrow's leaders. These students will come from local high schools in the New York area and will apply this training in their school setting.
The purpose of the training will be to prepare young women with the critical thinking, public speaking and effective leadership skills. Trainers will help students identify challenges, overcome fears of public speaking and think about the roles women take in leadership today.Successful women from law, business, academic and politics will make special guest appearances to share their stories and network with the future leaders. Plrevious speakersl included entrepreneur Tiffany Tucker, attorney Kathryn Rubino and lead advisor to City Council Speaker Gifford Miller, L. Joy Williams.
If your organization is interested in hosting a CFD please e-mail our General Manager.
Contact BALI Office Number: 212-650-3071
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