2012Chaperone Guide

Praguecan’t wait.

YMGEYale Model Government Europe, 2012November 22—25 | Prague | ymge.org

Prague.Dear YMGE Chaperone or Advisor,

It is my distinct pleasure and honor to welcome you to Yale Model Government Europe 2012 and Prague. At once bustling metropolis and storied cultural center in the heart of Europe, Prague has a lot to offer you and your students as setting for the conference and your next few days as a group. The following list of restaurants and attractions is based on recommendations from students and teachers at the International School of Prague. A specially-constructed Google map (http://goo.gl/maps/w8a1t) will show you where these locations are in relation to major thoroughfares and public transit stops.

I hope you and your students have fun and learn a lot - inside and outside the conference center - over the next few days. My team and I are here should you need further advice or assistance, you can also find important safety and contact information towards the end of this guide

Enjoy!

Sajid GhaniDirector of Conference ServicesYale Model Government Europe 2012conference@ymge.org

Suggestions for Dining with Students

Ambiente BrasilieroU Radnice 8If you are into meat, this is the place for you. It is buffet style - all you can eat. The waiters bring the different type of meats around to your table. Reservations recommended.

AngelatoRytířská 27The best ice cream in Prague. Even the most famous of Prague’s coffee houses order their ice cream here.

Bohemian BagelMasná 2Specializes in Bagel sandwiches and salads. Very reasonable prices. Open: Mon-Sun 8am-9pm

Café SlaviaSmetanovo nábřeží 1012 (at end of Narodni street)Non-smoking. This is the former haunt of dissidents under communism. Good food, lovely view.

Grosseto MarinaAlšovo nábřeží; tel +42 (0)605 454 020On the river - pizza and pastas. Good prices and a spectacular view. Reservations are highly recommended.

The Hard Rock CaféMalé náměstí 3Needs no introduction. Pricey but popular.

James DeanKolkovně 1An expensive but nevertheless popular hamburger joint.

Kolkovna RestaurantV Kolkovne 8For those who want to try real Czech food. Good sized portions and good quality food. Across from the Spanish Synagogue. There are also several other locations in the city.

Las AndelitasMalé Namesti 13Top quality Mexican food.

MaitreaTýnská ulička 1064A vegetarian restaurant just off the Old Town Square with great atmosphere and creative food.Modry ZubJindřišská 5A popular noodle-bar off of Wenceslaus Square. Good food at good prices. If you like it spicy, be careful what you ask for.

The Palladium Mallnám. Republiky; http://www.palladiumpraha.cz/en/The top floor is a huge food court. A full range of options from Burger King to Lebanese and Indian food. Check the link for all of your options.

Pizza ColoseumVáclavské nám. 1 or Ovocný Trh 8. Several locations in the Old Town.Pizzas and pasta at a good price. The restaurant on Ovocny Trh has outdoor seating.

Potrefena HusaThere are several of these restaurants around the city. Good place for good Czech food, salads and some fish.

TGI Friday’sNa Prikope 27Just like in the USA, but a bit more expensive.

“U cervene zidle” (At The Red Chair)Liliova 4Many flavours of Belgian hot chocolate you eat with a spoon; for chocolate connoisseurs; excellent coffee available too; cozy, relaxed interior.

Suggestions for Dining without Students

Café SavoyVítězná 124A great place for cake and coffee - or for a light meal. Habsburg Splendor just across the bridge.

El EmirVáclavské Náměstí 1Excellent Lebanese food in the heart of Prague. Inside the Koruna passage. The restaurant is upstairs. Excellent mezzas.

La Finestra in cucinaPlatnéřská 90One of Prague’s top restaurants. Excellent Italian food. For a splurge or a special night out. Expensive. Reservations a must. +42 (0)222 325 325.

La TerrassaJanáčkovo nábřežíA great Tapas bar on the river. Good prices.

Luka luÚjezd 402If you love Balkan food, this is a great place for dinner. Amazing décor. Check out the garden in the courtyard.

Obcanska PlovarnaU Plovárny 8Great Thai food along the river. An easy walk from Malostranska metro station.

Palffy PalacValdštejnská 158Eat in the former palace of one of the Czech princes. Still part of the Prague conservatory, you may have views of the castle from your table. The desserts are especially sinful.

SanshoPetrská 1170Set menu or a la carte. High quality Asian fusion dishes and great staff.

Sightseeing in PragueOf course, the top things to see in Prague are in every guide-book. Just a quick summary of the two most frequently visited sites:

The Prague CastleIt’s Best to go in the afternoon when the crowds are gone. Please note that in November the castle sites close at 4 pm.

The Jewish QuarterA series of sites within the former medieval Jewish ghetto in Prague. One of the best-preserved sites in all of Europe. November closing at 4:30 pm. You need about 2 hours to see all the sites.

There are so many other great sights to see in Prague. Here are a few that may be of interest to you and your students.

The Infant Child of Prague ChurchKarmelitska 9 (Take metro to Malostranska and then the tram to Karmeliska)One of the religious icons of the city, the infant child church is a main attraction.

Lobkowicz PalaceLocated at the east entrance to the Prague castle complex is a small museum of the Lobkowicz family’s remarkable and varied Collections. You can experience rare music manuscripts of Mozart and Beethoven, musical instrument and gun collections, magnificent Old Master paintings and decorative arts - accompanied by the very moving (free) audio tour. A delightful restaurant with panoramic terrace and an elegant museum shop. Daily concerts at 1 PM.

The Municipal HouseAn Art Nouveau gem of the city. Tours on Sundays. You can see some sections of the house without going on a tour.

The Museum of Musical InstrumentsAn excellent collection of musical instruments. Interactive and often with great new exhibits.

St Cyril and Methodius ChurchResslova 9 (take metro to Karlovo namesti)This is the church where the assassins of Heydrich were killed. There is a very interesting museum in the crypt where the partisans were hiding.

World War II guided tourMarek Taborsky (http://www.ww2inprague.com)If you would like to take a walk through the city and learn more about what it was like here during the Nazi occupation, you may want to set up a guided walk with Marek Taborsky. Definitely a good walk. You will learn a lot about the city that the average tourist never hears. Best to arrange ahead of time but you could also just show up at the meeting point.

Medical & Safety InformationThe probability of an emergency occurring during the conference is extremely low, however, YMGE strongly urges all faculty advisors and delegates to be adequately prepared should one arise. The precautions contained within this guide are by no means exhaustive, and delegations are encouraged to develop emergency plans that meet their individual needs.

While YMGE does not assume any liability for medical events, theft or other emergencies that may occur at the conference, our staff is happy to assist in all such matters.

In case of a medical emergency in the conference venue, a member of the conference staff or hotel staff will call for medical help. The school adviser, if not present, will also be immediately notified. In non-emergency situations, our staff can also assist faculty advisors in securing transportation to a nearby Emergency Room, Clinic, or Acute Care Centre.

The U.S. Embassy in Prague maintains a list of medical providers that are known to cater to expats, available at http://prague.usembassy.gov/medical_services.html.

Delegates and Advisors are advised to take note of Czech Emergency numbers, which may differ from the emergency numbers in your home country. The European Emergency number for Police, Fire, and Medical assistance is 112. The Czech Emergency Medical Service Number is 155.

Delegates are advised to keep a copy of their passport (and visa, if applicable) with them at all times. In addition, delegates and faculty advisors are required to wear their conference identification in the hotel and conference venue at all times.

Please keep in mind that YMGE is unable to cover any emergency expenses incurred by delegates or advisors during the conference. Nonetheless, our staff is well trained; willing and able to assist in case of emergency.

General Code Of ConductThe General Code of Conduct is an agreement between Yale Model Government Europe, the Yale International Relations Association, delegates, Faculty Advisors, and other relevant school and conference officials. The Code of Conduct applies to all participants in the Yale Model Government Europe 2012 conference during the duration of the conference and during early arrival and late departure periods at the conference venue. The Yale Model Government Europe Executive Board reserves the right to amend the Code of Conduct at any time, and participants are required to comply with instructions from Yale Model Government Europe staff in addition to the written requirements of the code of conduct. Yale Model Government Europe reserves the right to dismiss any delegate at any time prior to or during the conference for failure to comply with the Code of Conduct.

These rules are in addition to participating schools’ policies and do not supersede those laws and ordinances that govern the Czech Republic and the City of Prague.

General BehaviorParticipants in the Yale Model Government Europe Conference (YMGE) are expected to maintain the same high standards of social conduct and behavior as those expected of the real-life diplomats and delegates in the national and international government bodies we are simulating. Delegates are also expected to maintain these standards of behavior in their hotels.

It is important for the relationship of Yale Model Government Europe with the conference venue and the city of Prague to ensure that delegates behave appropriately at all times. Schools are required to select student participants for the conference who will not create disciplinary problems at the conference.

School officials, faculty advisors, and head delegates are reminded that non-compliance with the Code of Conduct is grounds for dismissal before or during the conference and that schools would not be invited to future sessions of Yale International Relations Association-sponsored conferences should their delegates misbehave.

Prior to arrival at the conference, Faculty Advisors and students are required to acknowledge this Code of Conduct as outlined in the Administrative Handbook.

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Faculty Advisor ResponsibilitiesAs senior representatives of schools at the conference, Faculty Advisors are expected to be responsible for their entire delegation. A Faculty Advisor must be a teacher from the participating school, not a parent or a hired chaperone, and must stay with their delegates for the duration of the conference. Faculty Advisors are expected to remain at the conference venue for the entire duration of Committee Sessions, Ceremonies, and other conference “working” hours to supervise their delegates.

We highly recommend that Faculty Advisors request hotel rooms adjacent to those of their delegates in order to reduce the incidence of disciplinary issues.

Conduct at the Conference VenueAll conference participants are required to dress appropriately for an academic setting. During all committee sessions, crisis meetings, conference ceremonies, and other official events, conference participants (including delegates and Faculty Advisors) are expected to wear western business attire. Inappropriately dressed delegates will be asked to change. Yale Model Government Europe does not permit conference participants to wear military uniforms, national dress, or costume.

Cigarette smoking at the conference venue is expressly forbidden, and no delegate or adviser may bring alcoholic beverages into the conference venue.

For security reasons, conference participants (including delegates and Faculty Advisors) are required to visibly wear their conference badges at all times while inside the conference venue. Yale Model Government Europe staff and venue personnel reserve the right to check the conference identification of any participant at any time.

For safety reasons, delegates are not allowed to leave the conference venue during the short breaks in or between committee sessions. At the discretion of their Faculty Advisor, delegates are permitted to leave the venue during the longer lunch and dinner breaks.

Conduct in HotelsYale Model Government Europe has been able to secure accommodation for conference participants in hotels in Prague; however, the accommodation is dependent upon the conduct of participants during their stay. Should delegates misbehave in hotels, Yale Model Government Europe reserves the right to remove them from the conference. YMGE believes that getting a good night’s rest is an essential component to excellence at the conference, as well-rested delegates are better prepared to critically discuss and debate pressing global issues.

As hotels accommodate other guests in addition to Yale Model Government Europe participants, and some delegate rooms may be on a shared floor, delegates are required to be in their own hotel rooms between 23:00 at night and 07:00 the next morning. Noise in hotel rooms must be kept to a minimum at all times, and there must be no noise during these curfew hours. Any delegate found in violation of curfew is subject to disciplinary action.

Faculty advisors are strongly encouraged to conduct curfew checks to ensure their students are in their rooms by 23:00.

Alcohol and DrugsEach Faculty Advisor is responsible for setting rules for their own delegates with regards to the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other substances; based on school policies or standards in their home region.

In the Czech Republic, the legal drinking age is 18 years. It is expected that all participants under the age of 18 refrain from consuming alcoholic beverages, and that participants over the age of 18 only consume alcoholic beverages with the permission of their Faculty Advisors and away from the conference premises. Alcohol and other controlled substances are not permitted in the conference venue or hotel.

The use of any narcotic drug is strictly forbidden throughout the duration of the conference.

Further InformationThe Yale Model Government Europe Executive Board holds all authoritative interpretation of conference policies and determination of fact.

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Faculty Advisor ResponsibilitiesAs senior representatives of schools at the conference, Faculty Advisors are expected to be responsible for their entire delegation. A Faculty Advisor must be a teacher from the participating school, not a parent or a hired chaperone, and must stay with their delegates for the duration of the conference. Faculty Advisors are expected to remain at the conference venue for the entire duration of Committee Sessions, Ceremonies, and other conference “working” hours to supervise their delegates.

We highly recommend that Faculty Advisors request hotel rooms adjacent to those of their delegates in order to reduce the incidence of disciplinary issues.

Conduct at the Conference VenueAll conference participants are required to dress appropriately for an academic setting. During all committee sessions, crisis meetings, conference ceremonies, and other official events, conference participants (including delegates and Faculty Advisors) are expected to wear western business attire. Inappropriately dressed delegates will be asked to change. Yale Model Government Europe does not permit conference participants to wear military uniforms, national dress, or costume.

Cigarette smoking at the conference venue is expressly forbidden, and no delegate or adviser may bring alcoholic beverages into the conference venue.

For security reasons, conference participants (including delegates and Faculty Advisors) are required to visibly wear their conference badges at all times while inside the conference venue. Yale Model Government Europe staff and venue personnel reserve the right to check the conference identification of any participant at any time.

For safety reasons, delegates are not allowed to leave the conference venue during the short breaks in or between committee sessions. At the discretion of their Faculty Advisor, delegates are permitted to leave the venue during the longer lunch and dinner breaks.

Conduct in HotelsYale Model Government Europe has been able to secure accommodation for conference participants in hotels in Prague; however, the accommodation is dependent upon the conduct of participants during their stay. Should delegates misbehave in hotels, Yale Model Government Europe reserves the right to remove them from the conference. YMGE believes that getting a good night’s rest is an essential component to excellence at the conference, as well-rested delegates are better prepared to critically discuss and debate pressing global issues.

As hotels accommodate other guests in addition to Yale Model Government Europe participants, and some delegate rooms may be on a shared floor, delegates are required to be in their own hotel rooms between 23:00 at night and 07:00 the next morning. Noise in hotel rooms must be kept to a minimum at all times, and there must be no noise during these curfew hours. Any delegate found in violation of curfew is subject to disciplinary action.

Faculty advisors are strongly encouraged to conduct curfew checks to ensure their students are in their rooms by 23:00.

Alcohol and DrugsEach Faculty Advisor is responsible for setting rules for their own delegates with regards to the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other substances; based on school policies or standards in their home region.

In the Czech Republic, the legal drinking age is 18 years. It is expected that all participants under the age of 18 refrain from consuming alcoholic beverages, and that participants over the age of 18 only consume alcoholic beverages with the permission of their Faculty Advisors and away from the conference premises. Alcohol and other controlled substances are not permitted in the conference venue or hotel.

The use of any narcotic drug is strictly forbidden throughout the duration of the conference.

Further InformationThe Yale Model Government Europe Executive Board holds all authoritative interpretation of conference policies and determination of fact.

Essential Contact Information

General Information and Registration

Matthew Finney & Tiffany Horecruitment@ymge.org

Payments, Fundraising, and Hotel Bookings

Courtney Kaplan & Simon Podhajskyfinance@ymge.org

Committees, Crisis, and Topic Papers

Grayson Clary & Jessica Shorcommittees@ymge.org

Travel, Tours, and other information

Sajid Ghani & Heshika Deegahawathuraconference@ymge.org

Website

Visit our website – www.ymge.org – for conference information, committee information, and downloads.

Telephone

Conference Hotline -- available from November 17, 2012+421 907 757 905 (note that international call charges may apply)+32 472 35 17 49 (note that international call charges may apply)

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