Here you will find historical documents and data: old tournament results, old documents and the like. Also current corporate documents. We have been in this business since 1917 and we are proud of our history and our heritage...and of our members!
Follow this link to the reigning State Champions. (If a contest hasn't been run for 2011-12, last year's champ still reigns.)
2011-2012 Forensic Council
President Kevin Schneider kschneid@gw.holland.k12.mi.us
Vice President Ruth Kay rkay@dcds.edu
Secretary Cindy Stevens cstevens@nbbroncos.net (MSCI)
Treasurer John Lawson jl02bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
At-Large Nancy Fitzgerald nfitzgerald@grcs.org
At-Large Jan Frank spudjj@aol.com
MSCI At-Large Charlie Rinehart cmrineha@yahoo.com
MSCI Class A Danielle Harsh DHarsh@bloomfield.org
MSCI Class BCD Ashley Bowen bowena@sjredwings.org
Policy Debate Comm. Chair Al Ver Schure verschure@sbcglobal.net
Middle Level Comm. Chair Doni Dilworth HartlandForensics@yahoo.com
Legislative Debate Comm. Chair william harris wmrharris@sbcglobal.net
Theatre Comm. Chair Edmond Guay edmondguay@hotmail.com
IE Comm. Chair Doug Bevier DouglasBevier@wlcsd.org
College Representative Ron Stevenson waynedebate@hotmail.com
HS Super'tendent Representative Brian Davis bdavis@hollandpublicschools.org
Legal Counsel Scott Hamilton khamilton@dickinson-wright.com
Executive Director Steve Marsh mifa@themifa.org
Assistant to ED and Billing Kim Potocki billing@themifa.org
Development Director Jon Becker jandrus421@hotmail.com
Judge Certification Diana Rose ferdly@sbcglobal.net
The Michigan Interscholastic Forensic Association promotes Speech Activities in middle and high schools in the state of Michigan by offering training, mentoring, and educational materials to coaches and teachers; as well as coordinating and administering district, regional, and state level competitions and festivals for students in the areas of Debate, Discussion, Theatre and Individual Events. We strive to be the primary resource for Speech Activities in the state of Michigan and aspire to bring speech activities to every school in the state of Michigan so that all students can effectively participate in a democratic society.
Our pledge regarding conflict of interest and confidentiality.
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| Conflict of Interest Confidentiality Sign Pgs.doc | 268 KB |
Here are the rules for running the non-profit corporation.
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| MIFAbylaws2003.pdf | 114.19 KB |
In the interest of demonstrating MIFA's intent to subscribe to the law and to exceed those standards, MIFA adopted this Whistleblower policy on 10-10-11.
Whistleblower Policy for MIFA
The Forensic Council approves the inclusion of the following statement on the MIFA website, and directs the Executive Director to ensure that it is given to and acknowledged by all employees. In addition, the Executive Director will ensure that whistleblower protection notification is posted in the workplace(s) as required by state law.
Notes: The Model Whistleblower Policy extends beyond the law by encouraging reporting of law violations as well as prohibiting retaliation.
If any employee reasonably believes that some policy, practice, or activity of Michigan Interscholastic Forensic Association (MIFA) is in violation of law, a written complaint may be filed by that employee with the Executive Director or the President of MIFA.
It is the intent of MIFA to adhere to all laws and regulations that apply to the organization, and the underlying purpose of this Policy is to support the organization's goal of legal compliance. The support of all employees is necessary to achieving compliance with various laws and regulations. An employee is protected from retaliation only if the employee brings the alleged unlawful activity, policy, or practice to the attention of MIFA and provides MIFA with a reasonable opportunity to investigate and correct the alleged unlawful activity. The protection described below is only available to employees that comply with this requirement.
MIFA will not retaliate against an employee who, in good faith, has made a protest or raised a complaint against some practice of MIFA, or of another individual or entity with whom MIFA had a business relationship, on the basis of a reasonable belief that the practice is in violation of law or a clear mandate of public policy.
MIFA will not retaliate against an employee who discloses or threatens to disclose to a supervisor or a public body any activity, policy, or practice of MIFA that the employee reasonably believes is in violation of a law, or a rule, or regulation mandated pursuant to law or is in violation of a clear mandate or public policy concerning health, safety, welfare, or protection of the environment.
My signature below indicates my receipt and understanding of this Policy. I also verify that I have been provided with an opportunity to ask questions about the Policy.
_____________________________
Employee Signature and Date
These are the bylaws of the organization–the rules we operate the corporation.
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| MIFAbylaws2003.pdf | 114.19 KB |
All MIFA fees will end up on this page. They will be amended here for the current year.
Membership dues: (REDUCED this year)
Class A High Schools $445
Class B High Schools $425
Class C-D High Schools $380
Middle Schools $160
JUDGE COMPENSATION
Debate, Legislative Debate and IE $20 per round
Theatre $100 per day
Mileage fee (for 2011) 14 cents per mile in service to non-profit
Late for judging assignment $15
Missed Judging Assignment $30
POLICY DEBATE
Novice Policy Debate State Team Fee $80
Novice Policy Debate Hired Judge $160
Drop Fee within 24 hours of tournament $20
Drop Fee on the day of the tournament $50
Varsity Policy Debate State Team Fee $110
MIDDLE LEVEL IE
Team Registration $45
Individual Entries $7
Duo Entries $10
Multiple Entries $14
Drop Fee within 24 hours of tournament $20
Drop Fee on day of the tournament $40
Hired Judge Fee $60
Homeroom cleaning Fee $25
LEGISLATIVE DEBATE
Team Registration $35 (includes 1 entry)
Individual Entry $7
Hired Judge Fee $95
Drop Fee within 5 days of tournament $10
Drop Fee within 24 hours of tournament $20
Drop Fee on the day of the tournament $40
THEATRE
Late Registration for Theatre Districts $40
Regional Theatre Registration $125
State Theatre Registration $175
INDIVIDUAL EVENTS
IE Regional Fees Varies by Region
Failure to submit required judge names $50, then $25 per day thereafter
At Large Bid $30
IE State Tournament $55 per team
IE Individual State $13
IE Duo State $15
IE Multiple State $20
Drop Fee $20 (24 or more hours in advance)
Drop Fee within 24 hours of tournament $40
Individual Recognition Medal State $6
Hospitality for judges, coaches, adults $30 each
Student meals (2) in Campus dining hall $17.50 covers both meals
Hired IE Judge State $100 per day
ORIGINAL INTERP
Base Registration $50
Individual $10
Hired Judge $95
OTHER FEES
Interest on Carried Balances 1% per month
Here are all results of events for 2011-2012
The YearAtAGlance document contains all results for the year.
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| YearAtAGlance11-12.pdf | 2.34 MB |
Results of the 2011-2012 Legislative Debate State Tournament held January 14, 2012 at Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI
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| LegDebState11-12SchoolCode.pdf | 67.42 KB |
| VARTABLDfinal.pdf | 37.92 KB |
| NovLDTab1112Final.pdf | 39.31 KB |
The results of the Fall Middle Level Tournament held on December 9, 2011 at White Pine Middle School, Saginaw, MI
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| MLFall11-12Results.pdf | 594.66 KB |
Middle Level Spring IE Tournament Results
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| MLSpring2012Results.pdf | 537.19 KB |
Resutls of the 2011-2012 Novice Policy Debate State Tournament held December 1 and 2, 2011 at Dexter High School, Dexter, Michigan
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| NovStPOLDEB11-12Results.pdf | 4.77 MB |
The results of the Original Interp State Contest for 2011-2012 held at Dexter High School, Dexter, MI on December 2, 2011
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| Original Interp Tabs11-12.pdf | 62.68 KB |
Results for Class A and Class BCD
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| IEResults Class A-2012.pdf | 76.3 KB |
| IEResults Class B-2012.pdf | 75.93 KB |
| IESweepstakes Points.pdf | 67.85 KB |
The audience favorite was Holland, The Diviners, Director, Kevin Schneider
Golden Truck Awards to St. Johns, Parade, Director, Ashley Bowen
Golden Truck Awards to Olivet, Property Rites, Director, Malia Koger
Division 1 Top Rating, Midland, Quilters, Director, Sue Lombardo
Division 2 Top Rating, Grand Rapids Christian, Dancing at Lughnasa, Director, Nancy Fitzgerald
Division 3 Top Rating, Bay City John Glenn, Sweeney Todd, Director, Jeanne Gilbert
Michigan Youth Arts Invitation goes to Grand Rapids Christian.
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| Theatre State Results 11-12.pdf | 69.95 KB |
| TheatreStateSup:ExAwards11-12.pdf | 81.69 KB |
Results for both Tier 1 and Tier 2 schools.
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| PolDebVar2012 Tier 1 copy.pdf | 477.78 KB |
| PolDebVar2012 Tier 2 copy.pdf | 609.86 KB |
Here is where you will find champions from yesteryear. This list is likely to grow over time.
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| Results 05-06.pdf | 1.5 MB |
| Awards 06-07.pdf | 1.52 MB |
| Awards 10-11.pdf | 1.55 MB |
Whistleblower Policy for MIFA
The Forensic Council approves the inclusion of the following statement on the MIFA website, and directs the Executive Director to ensure that it is given to and acknowledged by all employees. In addition, the Executive Director will ensure that whistleblower protection notification is posted in the workplace(s) as required by state law.
Notes: The Model Whistleblower Policy extends beyond the law by encouraging reporting of law violations as well as prohibiting retaliation.
If any employee reasonably believes that some policy, practice, or activity of Michigan Interscholastic Forensic Association (MIFA) is in violation of law, a written complaint may be filed by that employee with the Executive Director or the President of MIFA.
It is the intent of MIFA to adhere to all laws and regulations that apply to the organization, and the underlying purpose of this Policy is to support the organization's goal of legal compliance. The support of all employees is necessary to achieving compliance with various laws and regulations. An employee is protected from retaliation only if the employee brings the alleged unlawful activity, policy, or practice to the attention of MIFA and provides MIFA with a reasonable opportunity to investigate and correct the alleged unlawful activity. The protection described below is only available to employees that comply with this requirement.
MIFA will not retaliate against an employee who, in good faith, has made a protest or raised a complaint against some practice of MIFA, or of another individual or entity with whom MIFA had a business relationship, on the basis of a reasonable belief that the practice is in violation of law or a clear mandate of public policy.
MIFA will not retaliate against an employee who discloses or threatens to disclose to a supervisor or a public body any activity, policy, or practice of MIFA that the employee reasonably believes is in violation of a law, or a rule, or regulation mandated pursuant to law or is in violation of a clear mandate or public policy concerning health, safety, welfare, or protection of the environment.
My signature below indicates my receipt and understanding of this Policy. I also verify that I have been provided with an opportunity to ask questions about the Policy.
_____________________________
Employee Signature and Date
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| Whistleblower Policy for MIFA.pdf | 29.63 KB |
If you need a paper membership application form, here it is. If you want to apply for membership digitally (prefered) drop into the Catalog area of the website.
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| HSMembAp11-12.pdf | 65.74 KB |
Speech Activities is the document in which we record our rules and procedures. The most recent version is found here. General membership rules can be found in General Policy 11-12 and each event's rules can be found in its own document. Speech Activities Alerts is specifically to point out changes in rules in Individual Events.
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| SpAcGenPol11-12.pdf | 113.14 KB |
| SpAcML11-12.pdf | 66.8 KB |
| SpAcPolDeb11-12.pdf | 90.28 KB |
| SALegDeb 11-12.pdf | 137.88 KB |
| SpAcThea11-12.pdf | 189.51 KB |
| SpAcIE11-12.pdf | 378.98 KB |
| Speech Activities Alerts2012.pdf | 71.63 KB |
Both Tier 1 and Tier 2 results are attached here.
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| PolDebVar2012 Tier 1.pdf | 477.78 KB |
| PolDebVar2012 Tier 2.pdf | 609.86 KB |