Frequently Asked Questions
 How to prepare for the Triumvirate?
The goal is to understand the issues that characterize North American relations, more specifically those related to the themes that will be debated in the political commissions. For that purpose, participants must read the Commissions Guide. This Guide includes information on the four themes debated during the simulation. Participants representing legislators must also read the Legislator’s Guide. This document explains in detail the functions of the legislators. These documents are available on our web site under the section “Work Documents”:
http://www.fina-nafi.org/eng/triumvirat07/fonctionnement.asp?langue=eng&menu=triumvirat07
The participants will receive, by email, the Participant’s Handbook a month before the simulation. This document will contain the four draft resolutions which will be debated during the simulation. An official program will be distributed to the participants upon their arrival.
NAFI invites you to visit our internet site, where you will find articles, position papers as well as links to other web sites related to North American Integration.
 How will be made the choice for the legislators, the journalists / lobbyists? When will I know my role?
The secretariat indicates the roles of the participants; it tries to hold account of the preferences expressed by the participants but cannot guarantee them. The roles are transmitted a few days after the sending of the enrolment form by the participants.
 Will I have to speak?
The protocol for taking the floor depends on the role you are assigned. A description of the order and nature of the interventions is detailed in the Commissions Guide, available under the “Work Documents” section: http://www.fina-nafi.org/eng/triumvirat07/fonctionnement.asp?langue=eng&menu=triumvirat07
The rules of intervention are explained in detail in the Constitution, available in the same section mentioned here above. Every participant must know and understand the Constitution.
 What is the proper attire?
Formal attire is mandatory during activities in the simulation schedule. Anyone wearing sandals, flip flops, jeans, or without a blazer (in the men’s case, anyone without a tie) will not be allowed to take part in the sessions.
 Where will the Triumvirate group stay in Washington D.C.?
Participants will stay in the American University student dorms. Rooms will be of triple occupancy (three women or three men, there will be no co-ed rooms). Those of you who wish to stay in double occupancy rooms must pay a surplus of 72$USD.
The participation fee covers the nights from Sunday May 20th to Thursday May 24th inclusively. If you wish to stay in the American University dorms from Friday May 25th to Saturday May 26th please contact Celine Roche-Crespo at croche@fina-nafi.org. The additional night will have a cost of 42,5$USD per person for triple occupancy rooms and of 59$USD per person for double occupancy rooms.
 Transportation
Transportation from the airport to the American University dorms will not be provided by NAFI. The dorms are located at:
Anderson Hall
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016-8041
During the Triumvirate week, the participants will travel to and from the Inter-American Development Bank, located at 1300 New York Avenue, by subway. Group departure from the dorms will be available to the participants. You will have to pay for your own subway tickets.
 Visa and passport
Mexican participants must hold a valid passport and visa in order to enter the United States. For further information, please consult the American Embassy in Mexico web site: http://www.usembassy-mexico.gov/smxvisitar.html
Please take note that certain documents may be required, such as a return plane ticket, financial information (ex: bank account records) as well as an invitation letter attesting to your participation to the Triumvirate 2007. If you should need such a letter, please contact the Secretariat at info@fina-nafi.org
For Canadian citizens, a valid passport is sufficient. Permanent residents of Canada should consult the following web sites: www.travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html and the US Embassy in Canada web site http://ottawa.usembassy.gov/ for further details.
Important: Ensure that your passport is valid for several months after your expected date of return.
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