Pacific Northwest JSA

With our country in the midst of a number of significant changes, this years fall regional will give you an opportunity to debate current pressing issues in ways that no other conventions have.

- Keynote debate featuring two accomplished student debaters
- A healthcare forum with representatives to help explain this complex issue from the perspective of each side of the debate
- A complete schedule reorganization for larger, richer debates and discussions in each block

This year's Fall regional will be held at:
Seattle University
Saturday, October 3rd
9:30am to 4:00pm
Note: These dates do not conflict with any ACT or SAT test dates.

A regional convention is smaller than a state convention, but provides the opportunity to experience JSA firsthand. New and returning students in Washington State are encouraged to attend.

JSA Fall Regional 2009 - Convention Schedule

Registration: 9:00-9:30

Opening Session:9:30-9:45

Keynote Speaker: 9:45-10:30

Keynote Debate: 10:30-11:30
Resolved, that economic growth and environmental protection are mutually exclusive

Lunch: 11:30-1:00

Healthcare Forum: 1:00-1:30

Block 1: 1:30-2:15
-Blitz Debate: Resolved, that the American Dream is incompatible with socialism.
*1:30-1:45: Defining the American Dream
*1:45-2:15: Impromptu speeches
-Thought Talk: What should be in President Obama’s education plan?

Block 2: 2:20-3:05
-Debate: Resolved, that all Americans be mandated to have healthcare.
-Thought Talk: Does NASA benefit society as a whole?

Block 3: 3:10-3:55
-Debate: Resolved, that mass media creates political gridlock.
-Special Activity: Political Jeopardy

Closing Session: 4:00-4:30