What's Happening in MUDS?

*Upcoming Events

Advanced Debating Training

This Sunday we are again holding an Advanced Training Day at the Law School. It's a perfect chance to get all your debating groove on with some of the highest quality debaters in Victoria and get some practice unlike what you'll get at Hamish Malcolm. We do highly-challenging topics, ranging from what are known as Open topics where no-one but the opening government knows exactly what the debate will be about, to those that explore the intricacies of Hugo Chavez's rule in Venezuela. It's a warm and welcoming atmosphere with a keen focus on training and fun that is beneficial to all.

Details:

This Sunday @ 11am - 5pm, the law school.

RSVP if possible to hapsheppard@gmail.com.

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MUDS Annual General Meeting

On Tuesday 4th September we had the Annual General Meeting for 2007. We would like to extend our thanks to everybody who came and allowed us to continue to exist as an affiliated body within UMSU. The following people were elected to the following positions:

President: Seamus Coleman
Vice-President: Phil Barker
Treasurer: Laura Bellamy
Secretary: Daniel Kinsey
Publications Officer: Rachael Troupe
Social Officer: Trina Malone
Internal Competitions Officers: Tom Sutherland and Chris Lum
Public Debates Officer: Daniel McNamara
Schools Training Officer: Tony Kung
Member Training Officer: Candice Tan
IT Officer: Micheal Cielsielski
Sponsorship Officer: Jessica Chiew

Above: President Coleman

This Committee will take over the reigns at MUDS from December 1 this year. We would like to thank everybody who ran for positions and to congratulate all those who were elected to positions.

MUDS Annual Dinner

Hi everyone,

I think we can safely say that the MUDS Annual Dinner was a resounding success!

The Gurkhas Nepalese restaurant function room allowed us to be our normal boisterous selves, the Nepalese food was beautifully prepared and tasted great and the wine flowed freely throughout the evening.

The entertainment included a ‘Best Toast’ competition (won by Peter Paxinos for his toast to the original and very handsome Gurkhas soldiers!) and a series of social awards such as ‘The Amanda Vanstone Sexy award’ for the sexiest MUDsian (won by Hugh Sheppard!).

The after party took place at Charlton’s karaoke bar, where we sang out of tune till the wee hours of the morning. My personal favourite was the emotional rendition by Tony Kung, Seamus Coleman, Erica Leaney and Peter Paxinos of ‘Hotel California’.

To all those of you who participated in the night of festivities that was the Annual Dinner, I hope you had a great time and I’ll look forward to seeing you at future MUDS social events.

*Hamish Malcolm Report

Another week, another stellar round of Hamish Malcolm! After kicking off the night with some valuable manner tips from Seamus (remember: whales don't have whites in their eyes), we discoed on to our debates. The topic for round 4 was 'that this house would allow NGO's to gain full membership of the UN,' allowing all four rooms to showcase both their persuasive prowess and impressive general knowledge.

Afterwards, as per tradition, our walking party made its way to the Corkman, where the beer is cold and the nachos divine.

Round 5 is break round- the 8 top ranked teams after this next round will move on to the Semi Finals!
See you there,
Cheers,
Claire and Candice

The Top 8

1 Obama for America

2 Pavlova's Dogs

3 Tripod

4 Pro Publicum Bono

5 Rusty Spoons

6 (Child) Workers of the World Unite!

Lord Voldemort's Army

8 The Jack Sparrows

Round 5 Draw:

Room 1008:

OG: Tripod

OO: Pro Publicum Bono

CG: Pavlova's Dogs

CO: Obama for America

Room 1004:

OG: Rusty Spoons

OO: (Child) Workers of the World Unite!

CG: The Jack Sparrows

CO: Lord Voldemort's Army

Room 1120:

OG: Dance Dance Revolution

OO: JASS

CG: Rainbow Brite

CO: Lovegoods

Room 615:

OG: Super Mario Brothers

OO: World of Warcraft

CG: Battle Tronics

CO: Roger Federer is a Honey

*2007, Semester 2 MUDS Calendar

Week 7	Sunday, 9 September – Advanced Debating Training
Week 8	Tuesday, 11 September – Hamish Malcolm Round 5 During this week – Hamish Malcolm Semi-Finals
Mid-Semester Break	Friday, 21 September – Monday, 24 September – Women’s
Mid-Semester Break	-
Week 9	Tuesday, 2 October – Hamish Malcolm Grand Final and drinks Thursday, 4 October – Trials warm-up Sunday, 7 October – Worlds Trials
Week 10	Public Debates week, including MUDS Free-for-all
Week 11	Tuesday, 16 October - Open Competition Rounds 1 and 2
Week 12	Tuesday, 23 October - Open Competition Round 3 and Grand Final