Communiqués, produced
by the Communication Center are an important part of the Model
produced to convey news stories to Model participants like a
daily newspaper. It contains the highlights of committees and the
plenary sessions, editorials, special events, election
information, along with quotes and other timely newsworthy
information. In addition to the two dailies, there are (3)
required Communiqués that must be prepared. Below is outlined
the schedule for the Communiqués and suggestions for the three
required Communiqués.
Daily Communiqués
Two Communiqué dailies
are prepared and distributed to Model participants predetermined
times; 11:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. are suggested. Covering meetings
collects the information for the story and other Model related
events. Reporters are to interview delegates, delegations,
officers, observers, OAS General Secretariat staff, and special
guests. Daily Communiqués are also to contain coverage of press
conferences. Please see 'MOAS Communications Center Objective,
Duties, Standards to be Observed, and Background Requirements for
the Staff,' at the beginning of this section.
Special Assignments
- Model OAS General
Assembly
- Organization of
American States
- Washington, D.C.
2006
- Telephone (202)
458-3751
Style for Content for
Stories and Articles:
Content for First
Communiqué
- First Story:
Write an editorial (responsibility of the MOAS
President).
- Second Story:
Write an editorial (responsibility of the MOAS Secretary
General).
- Third Story:
Write a story about the MOAS Officers (President,
Secretary General, Committee Chairmen, Senior Assistant,
Chief Communications Officer); describe their duties,
their quotes, their responsibilities. Include in this
story reference to the agenda topics. (This story can be
longer than 25 lines if needed.)
- Fourth Story:
Describe the Model in terms of what the Model means to
the OAS; what the Model means to the students; what role
the Model plays in the students education; preparation
for the future; real expectations and future prospects of
students.
- Fifth Story:
Write about the Communications Center and the workshop or
training required for all Communications staff members.
- Other Stories:
Creative story ideas are encouraged.
- Content for the
Last Communiqué (Distributed at the door after the
Closing Ceremony)
- Stories should
include the following:
- Content for the
Post Communiqué (Contact the MOAS Coordinator for
due date.)
- The Post
Communiqué should include stories about:
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