SEDA's Board of Directors is made up of eleven members: the Past-President, an ex-officio member, and up to ten Directors, eight of whom are elected at large, with the remaining two being appointed Alumni Representatives. All Directors serve a two year term, with one-half of the Board being elected annually at SEDA's Annual General Meeting.


Byron Merkosky, Past-President
H. Hardcastle School, Edam
Phone: (306) 397-2944

 

Sherry Van Hesteren, President (expires 2012)
 Campbell Collegiate, Regina
Phone: (306) 523-3250

Greg Fingas, Vice-President (expires 2013)
 Regina

Dana Brûlé, Treasurer (expires 2012)
Regina

Melissa Ong, Director (expires 2013)
Saskatoon Home Educated Debaters

Dylan Hardy, (expires 2013)
 University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon

Kara Helms, Director (expires 2013)
 Saskatoon

Dr. Muhammad Salim, Director (expires 2012)
 Regina

Ron Haughey, Director (expieres 2013)
Regina

 Matthew Schmeiser, North Alumni Representative (expires 2012)
University of Saskatchewan Debate Society, Saskatoon

Kyle MacDonald, South Alumni Representative (expires 2011)
University of Regina Debate Society, Regina



Who has served SEDA in the past? Read more about our Past Directors.

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News & Upcoming Events

  • TIV South All

    Mar. 2Friday, March 2, 2012Regina Huda School

    For more information, please visit the Tournament TIV Page.

  • TIV North All

    Mar. 9Friday, March 9, 2012University of Saskatchewan

    For more information, please visit the Tournament TIV page.

  • Coaches Forum

    Mar. 23Friday, March 23, 2012Walter Murray Collegiate

    Although there is no longer an AGM as part of Provincials, the SEDA Board will be hosting a Coaches Forum and Reception on Friday March 23 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Walter Murray Collegiate Library to discuss member concerns and other issues, as well as sharing any "how-to" tips.

     

    There will be activities and refreshments for students in the Walter Murray Cafeteria during this time.

  • SEDA Provincial Championships

    Mar. 24Saturday, March 24, 2012SHED, Saskatoon

    For more information please see the Provincials page. Provincials will be hosted by the Saskatoon Home Educated Debaters in Saskatoon at Walter Murray Collegiate on Saturday March 24th.

  • Model Legislature

    Mar. 31Saturday, March 31, 2012Legislative Building, Regina, SK

    The 2012 Model Legislature is tentatively Scheduled for Saturday March 31.

    Watch for details coming soon!

  • Donahoe Cup Debating Tournament

    Apr. 14Saturday, April 14, 2012Sacred Heart School of Halifax, Nova Scotia

    This is an invitational event.

    SEDA does not select delegates.

  • Junior Speech Nationals

    Apr. 20Friday, April 20, 2012Calgary, Alberta

    This is currently an invitational event.

    SEDA does not select delegates, however, we will accept applications on the hosts behalf, to a maximum of six applicants from Grades 7, 8 or 9.

  • McKercher Cup Mock Trials

    Apr. 21Saturday, April 21, 2012Saskatoon

    Visit the CBA - Sask website for complete details.

  • Sr. & Jr. Nationals

    Apr. 26Thursday, April 26, 2012Montreal, QC

    This year the Junior and Senior National Debate Championships will be held in conjunction in Montreal. To find out more information about the Senior and Junior National Debating Championships please see the Junior National information page on our website.

     

    Visit the Host web site for complete details!

  • National Seminar

    May. 8Tuesday, May 8, 2012Regina, SK

    The National Seminar will be taking place in Saskatchewan this year from May 8 to 13, 2012 (including travel days).

    For more information please see our National Seminar page. It will be updated frequently as SEDA continues to plan the event.