Lynn Banker Hanon passed away from ALS on September 24, 2023. Lynn founded the Speech and Debate Team at Marriott’s Ridge High School in 2010. Her children, Rachel and Alex, both competed in BCFL, NCFL, and NSDA tournaments around the country. Lynn is remembered as a dynamic coach who built a highly successful program from scratch. Her work as a parent-coach is legendary in BCFL, and she set the standard for program development. She retired from coaching and moved to New York after Alex graduated. She is survived by her children and her husband, Steve Hanon, and her legacy is honored by the continued success of the Marriott’s Ridge Team.

The Fall 2023 Diocesan Director Meeting was held 9/29-9/30 in Pittsburgh, PA.

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2023 NCFL Finance Committee Report

The 2023 Fall Coaches meeting was held (virtually) on August 24th.  See the Meeting minutes here.

The 2023 Spring Coaches meeting was held (virtually) on June 22nd.  See the Meeting minutes here.

The 2022 Fall Coaches meeting was held (virtually) on August 24th.  See the Meeting minutes here.

The Fall Coach’s meeting was held virtually on Zoom on August 24th.  See the meeting minutes here!

The Spring Coach’s meeting was held virtually on Zoom on June 10.  See the meeting minutes here!

It’s a whole different world, participating in speech events virtually!  To prepare for the experience, download the new Virtual Speech Manual!  This manual provides helpful information for both participants and judges.  https://mdspeechanddebate.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/VIRTUAL-SPEECH-MANUAL-2020-Oct-2020.pdf

The Fall Coach’s meeting was held virtually on Zoom on August 25.  See the meeting minutes here!

The 2020 Fall Coach’s meeting was held on June 23, (virtually, via Zoom).  See the meeting minutes here!