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Online Call for Presentations

DEADLINE: November 1, 2010

You are invited to submit your proposal to share your knowledge at the Eighteenth Annual Mid States Camping Conference, March 10-12, 2011 at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, IL. You may also download and mail in your Call for Presentations.

Presenter(s) Information
  Presenter/Primary Contact Additional Presenter
* First Name

* Last Name

* Organization/ Affiliation
* Title
* Address
* City
* State
* Zip
* Phone
* E-mail
* ACA Section?
* 1st time Mid States Speaker? Yes No  Yes No 
 

Short Biography*
Please provide a short bio such as years of experience, role at camp, pertinent background information, etc. (Note: Bio is limited to 250 characters.)

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Additional Presenter Biography
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Session Proposal

* Proposed Session Title

* Proposed Session Description
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Session Objectives
Please state three specific objectives or goals for attendees of your session: (Note: Text fields are limited to 250 characters.)

Objective 1:
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Objective 2:
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Session Details
Sessions will be one hour and fifteen minutes in length. What type of session are you envisioning?
Lecture
Group Discussion
Panel Discussion
Interactive/Hands On

Will session be loud?
Yes No 

Will extra space for activity be needed?
Yes No 

Target Audience (check all that apply)
Director Counselor Program Health Facility Volunteer Student
Camp professional w/More Than 5 Years Other:

Topic Area (check all that apply)
Program Staff/Human Resources Operational Management (Facilties, budget, food, marketing, etc.) Day Camp Special Populations Campers & Families
Other — (please specify)

For Speakers with Multiple Sessions
If you are submitting more than one proposal, do you want your session to be back to back or split up? Plote note that AV requirements may require you to change rooms in between.



Preferred Day of Presentation
Thursday, March 10
Friday, March 11
Saturday, March 12
Any day

Preferred Room Set-Up
Theater Style (rows of chairs)
Classroom (tables & chairs)
Open (chairs in circle)

Audio Visual Needs (You may bring your own)

Overhead Projector

Extension Cord

Screen

Is there anything extraordinary about the session that would assist us in our planning of rooms and details?

PRESENTER GUIDELINES

  1. Appearing before colleagues in the camp profession is an honor and privilege.
  2. It is expected that participants speaking at Mid States register for the conference.
  3. It is expected that presenters consider the conference theme when preparing for their session. Proposals that include the conference theme are considered above other proposals.
  4. All related expenses for registration, travel, hotel accommodations and meals will be at the presenter’s expense.
  5. It is expected that speakers are available to present anytime during the conference schedule. Presentation date and time will be at the discretion of the Program Committee.
  6. All education sessions are 1 ¼ hours (75 minutes).
  7. Session presenters are asked to provide appropriate handouts. Person’s giving art and cooking sessions may apply to the Program Chair for limited reimbursement if supplies prior to the conference. All other costs are at the presenter’s expense.
  8. All rooms are equipped with a flip chart and markers. Presenters are encouraged to provide their own AV equipment. Screens, overheads, and extension cords are available on a very limited basis and must be requested on the Call for Presenters form.
  9. Presenters are required to refrain from promotion of their specific products or services during the education session.
  10. Confirmations will be emailed out by November 15th.

By submitting this form, I am indicating that I have read and understand the Presenter Guidelines and that I agree to abide by these stated guidelines if I am selected to present at the 2011 Mid States Camping Conference.

 
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