All funding received for this organization stays in Alberta, and is available to any young person, no matter the race, creed, sex, or monetary worth.
In 2007/2008, ADSA spent over $30,000 sending students to out-of-province debate and speech events. |
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Participation in the ADSA program allows students to compete in debate and speech activities locally, provincially, nationally, and internationally.
The Friends of Alberta Debate and Speech Association (FADSA) is a new non-profit organization created to encourage community support for debate and speech throughout Alberta. Its purpose is to engage with all members of the Albertan community who support debate and speech, whether or not they are directly involved. Through a growing membership base, FADSA provides a link for past participants, coaches, and judges to stay involved with current debate and speech activities. |
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Schools join the association for one year for a fee of $ 150.00. In return, they can particpate and vote in general meetings, elect the board, and receive educational materials throughout the year. While most members are actively involved in the competitive tournament program, many schools join solely for access to materials which they integrate into their classroom curriculum.
Click here for the Institutional Membership Form for 2008/2009
This form must be printed and mailed to the ADSA office, along with a cheque for $150.00.
In addition to the Institutional membership, students must also purchase Association memberships in order to participate in workshops, tournaments, and the regional and provincial championships. The fee is $10.00 for each student. No student without a membership will be allowed to attend any ADSA sponsored event, and memberships can only be purchased in advance. You must have applied for this membership in order to participate.
Also attached is a media release form, which must be signed and returned along with the membership form.
Click here for the Individual Membership Form for 2008/2009
Eligibility:
Students who are currently home schooled 100% of the time and registered with an Alberta School District as home schooled students for the current school year.Requirements for Coaching Home Schooled Students:
- Must be an adult over the age of 22.
- Must agree to abide by the ATA code of conduct.
- Must have read and be familiar with the ADSA By-Laws, Policy and Rules and Code of Ethics documents.
- Be present at all tournaments students are entered in.
- Be prepared to organize one Speech or Debate Tournament per year or assist a coach who is.
Costs:
Membership is $10.00 per student and $50.00 for the designated coach (in place of institutional membership).
Please use the same forms as above.
President
Blair Ching -Fort Saskatchewan
Vice President Debate
Martin Poirier - William Aberhart
Vice President Speech
Sylvia Hayward - Forest Lawn
Vice President Bilingual Debate
Helen Timmons - Bishop Grandin
Treasurer
Paul Francis - Ross Sheppard
Calgary Sr. Debate Rep.
Rachel Colless - John Diefenbaker
Calgary Sr. Speech Rep.
Bonita Ting - Webber Academy
Calgary Jr. Debate Rep.
Jon Hoyt-Hallet - Calgary Science
Calgary Jr. Speech Rep.
Karina Haufort - Strathcona-Tweedsmuir
Edmonton Sr. Debate Rep.
Brent Ransom - Old Scona Academic
Edmonton Sr. Speech Rep.
Shelley Filan - Strathcona
Edmonton Jr. Debate Rep.
Vacant
Edmonton Jr. Speech Rep.
Sheila SAhortt - Ottewell
Special Projects Committee
Stacey Goegan - Queen Elizabeth
Nicole McDaid - Webber Academy
Gaia Marsden - Queen Elizabeth
Dane Scholefield - Queen Elizabeth
Robert Leathem - Archbishop MacDonald
Blair Ching -Fort Saskatchewanl
Martin Poirier - William Aberhart
Northern Alumni Rep.
Sean Lee - U of A
South Alumni Rep.
Vacant