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Invitation: Novice Extravaganza @ Lincoln Academy

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 12th, 2016 by 11:55 p.m. to Tabroom.com. Cell phone for day of the tournament (Matthew Leland): 207-735-3436 Drops can be texted to Matthew Leland at the number above. Registration information You may enter individual students on Tabroom until 11:55 p.m. on Wednesday. Registration site: http://noviceextravaganza.tabroom.com Drops You may drop students on…
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Changes to Speech events for 2016-2017 season

Per motions passed at the Fall 2016 Coaches Meeting (see minutes), a ballot was distributed to the member coaches of the Maine Forensic Association. Twenty schools voted. For each proposal that passed, the secretary will update documentation accordingly with respective moderators. Below are the proposals and results: Proposal 1: I approve adding the proposed language to the State…
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2016-2017 Extemp Topics

Domestic Foreign October, November 2016 Election Effect of polls Campaign issues Policies in America Federal Reserve New gun regulations Elimination of existing regulations States rights Immigration The Economy Congressional actions Presidential intervention Job creation The European Union Future of Euro Debt crisis Impact of Immigration Russia US Relations Stability of governing body Impact of hacking…
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Minutes for Fall 2016 Coaching Meeting

Lewiston High School, 156 East Avenue, Lewiston September 9, 2016 8:30 Breakfast and general talking 8:55 Welcome and introductions Attendance Lyndsy Denk (Falmouth), Brian Dodge (Deering), Matt Leland (Lincoln Academy), Kris Deveau (Brunswick), Tom Sheehy (Brunswick), D’Arcy Robinson (Poland), Pat Spilecki (Lewiston), Michelle Adams (York), Dick Mullen (Cape Elizabeth), Dan Haskell (Chevrus), Veronica Foster (Biddeford),…
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Agenda: Fall Coaches Meeting 2016

Coaches and prospective coaches, join us from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 2:30 p.m. at Lewiston High School, 156 East Avenue, Lewiston on September 9, 2016. 8:30 Breakfast and General Talking 8:55 Welcome and introductions Vote on Parliamentarian for the meeting 9:00 Officers’ Reports Secretary Lyndsy Denk (Falmouth) Approval of Spring Meeting minutes Treasurer ­­ Kris Deveau (Brunswick)…
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Minutes for Spring 2016 Coaching Meeting

Spring Coaches Meeting Lewiston High School, 156 East Avenue, Lewiston May 6, 2016 8:30 Breakfast and general talking 8:55  Welcome and Introductions Pat Spelecki (Lewiston HS), Matt Kneeland (Greely HS), Brian Dodge (Deering HS) Matt Leland (Lincoln Academy), Joe Pelletier (Bangor HS), David Arenstam (Thornton Academy), Ben Grasso (Thornton Academy), Kris Deveau (Brunswick HS), Michele…
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Information for NSDA District Tournament @ Poland

The Maine District of the National Speech and Debate Association cordially invites member schools to attend the Maine District Tournament on Saturday February 6, 2016 at Poland Regional High School. Note that Tournament Registration forms have changed.  Please review the NSDA tournament manual, competition event guide and registration forms carefully! Registration deadline: 11:30 p.m. Saturday,…
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Invitation: NCFL Qualifying Tournament @ Poland Regional HS

The Maine Catholic Forensic League Diocese (CFL) and Poland High School cordially invites all members of the Maine CFL organization to attend the National Catholic Forensic League (NCFL) Qualifying Speech and Debate Tournament at Poland High School on Saturday, January 30, 2016. Please read through all the information in the invitation carefully in order to…
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Docket: State Tournament @ Lewiston HS

UPDATED: January 21, 2016 Click here to download the docket for the State Championship Tournament at Lewiston High School on January 30, 2016.