Welcome to the Monash Association of Debaters: the largest and most successful debating society in the Southern hemisphere. MAD has a rich history spanning nearly 50 years, and we are passionate about building on this legacy and entrenching our position as the most friendly and inclusive club at Monash University.
Congratulations to the contingent who went to ANU Easters 2012 in Canberra. It was a very successful and enjoyable tournament, in which many MADdies did extremely well in. Greater detail about individual and team success can be found at the ANU website.
A special congratulations go to Monash 5 and Monash 9 for making it to the Octo Finals, and to Monash 7 for making it to the Semi Finals. Congratulations also go to our excellent adjudicators, in which Kiran Iyer (DCA), Nita Rao and Chris Bisset adjudicated the Grand Final.
In 2012 MAD turns 50 years old! To celebrate, MAD is hosting the 50th Anniversary Ball which will take place on August 4th at the phenomenal Regal Ballroom in Northcote.
This is a night not to be missed!
Tickets are priced at $80 for Students who are MSA members/$85 without MSA. This reasonably price ticket includes a 3 course meal plus canapes, unlimited beer and wine plus Spirits on the table, and entertainment for the evening!
Seating preferences can be submitted as half tables of 5 or 6 persons, full tables of 10 -12 or as singles. Make sure you bring your table allocations with you when you purchase tickets! Cash or Credit Card* will be accepted.
General Ticket Sales will open on Thursday the 26th of April so make sure to get in before then to get a seat! For more information re the event please contact Stephen at vicepresident@monashdebaters.com For more information re the ticket launch please contact Bec at secretary@monashdebaters.com
*Credit Card purchases will incur a surcharge. Please contact Sam Whitney at treasurer@monashdebaters.com for more information.
The Monash Association of Debaters Public Speaking Competition, in partnership with the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Education), Adam Shoemaker, held the Grand Final of the competition on Wednesday 4th April.
In an excellent competition, the victors were
Well done to all those who participated, and a massive thanks to Adam Shoemaker and his office for all of their support.