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First Objective: Howard County Debate League Capitol's Debate first objective is to create a vibrant debate league in Howard County. Through working with the current board, administrators and teachers, Capitol Debate is seeking to create debate programs in all 12 High Schools in the county. Capitol Debate will provide training, debate resources, fundraisers, infrasture design and sustainability consulting to the league. Supporting Debate in Balt/DC Metro Area In conjunction with creating debate in all high schools in Howard County, Capitol Debate seeks to work closely with schools in the region to increase access to resources, training, debate evidence and assistance with growth. Support Regional Colleges Start Programs Capitol Debate also seeks to assists Colleges and Universities in the region start intercollegiate debate programs. College programs increase the chances of sustainability of high school programs as they become support systems for the local high schools. Additionally, college programs increase opportunities for local students to compete at the college level and receive scholarships. Howard County National Travelling Team Once the league has been set up and debaters have gained some experience, Capitol Debate seeks to give local debaters an opportunity to compete against the best in the nation through national travel. National high school debate tournaments are hubs for the top level high school debate teams to compete against each other. National tournaments include competitions include competitions at Wake Forest University, Georgetown Day School, St. Mark’s High School in Texas, Glenbrook North High School in Illinois, Lexington High School in Massachusetts, Emory University, Harvard College, and various national championships. Fundraising Initiatives Capitol Debate will help new and existing leagues raise money to assist leagues with travel budgets. Fundraising can include booster programs, eBay sales, fundraising events, corporate sponsorship, grant writing, and seeking funds from private foundations. Research Links - View All Links | 10 Most Recent 35 total link(s) found. Link Date The LD Debate Guide: A How-To Guide for Lincoln-Douglas Value Debate 5/17/2004 General LD Resources 5/17/2004 West Coast Free LD Evidence 5/16/2004 Civil Disobedience, Rebellion, and Conscientious Objection 5/8/2004 When civil disobedience is the just response to an unjust law 5/8/2004 Petrol Protest — Civil Disobedience Or Self-Interest? 5/8/2004 Civil Disobedience and Democracy, defines civil disobedience... 5/8/2004 Same-Sex Marriage As Civil Disobedience 5/8/2004 The Role of Civil Disobedience in Promoting US Democracy 5/8/2004 Civil Disobedience and its objections 5/8/2004 Novice Central Novice Central Forum Debate: Just the FAQs Search for Evidence/Blocks Supplies: Debate tubs | Expanding Files (A-Z) | Expanding Files (31 pocket) | Timers Critical Solar Power 9/2/2008 Waste Disposal Negative 9/2/2008 Renewables Good/Bad 9/2/2008 Permits Negative 9/2/2008 Patents Negative 9/2/2008 Capitol Calendar | Debate: Just the FAQs | Card Cutters