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2012 ACA Mid States Camping Conference Call for Presentations

DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR THE CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS!
The deadline for the 2012 Call for Presentations has been extended to October 25, 2012. You are invited to submit a proposal to share your knowledge at the Nineteenth Annual Mid States Camping Conference, March 8-10, 2012 at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, IL. All Call for Presentations must be submitted online. The proposals are reviewed by a committee made up of volunteers throughout the eight sponsoring ACA sections. The Program Committee will respond to your proposal by December 1, 2011. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact Colette Marquardt, Program Chair at MidstatesEducationSessions@gmail.com.

Deadline for Call for Presentations is October 25, 2012!
(Priority is given to proposals submitted by the deadline. Proposals are accepted until conference program is completed. Proposals submitted after final program has been determined will be placed on a waiting list. We recommend speakers submit proposal early.)

Presenter(s) Information
  Presenter/Primary Contact Secondary 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 
Have you spoken at a professional conference before? Yes No  Yes No 
If so, where?
ACA Member # (if applicable)
 

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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Education Session Information

* Proposed Session Title

* Proposed Session Description
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Session Objectives

*What are your overall goals of this education session? (under 300 char)
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Specific Learner Outcomes: (Note: Text fields are limited to 250 characters.)

Learner Outcome 1:
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Learner Outcome 2:
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Learner Outcome 3:
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*Share how you will know if the learners in your session have developed an understanding of what you were trying to teach/tell them? This may include asking questions, looking for signs of comprehension and involvement from the learners, identifying increased skill development, etc. For more information or questions about this, please speak with the Program Chair.

Program Content and Categorization
Select the areas that your session will discuss and cover in detail. Please be very specific when choosing the area your session will address. You can choose up to two areas of focus.

Youth and Adult Growth Development
Learning Environment and Curricula
Program Planning
  Program Activities – choose one
  Program: Aquatics
  Program: General
  Program: Equestrian
  Program: Arts
  Program: Sports and Games
  Program: Teambuilding and Challenge Courses
  Program: Nature and Environment
  Program: Service Learning
  Program: Trips and Campcraft Skills
  Program: Other
Participant Observation, Assessment and Evaluation
Professionalism and Leadership
Health and Wellness
Cultural Competence and Diversity Topics
Families and Communities
Business Management and Practices
Human Resources Management/Staff Training
Site and Facilities Management
Specific Needs and Disabilities

Type of Programming (choose all that apply)

Day Camp
Overnight Camp
Year Round Camp
Other

Education 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

Is this Session Loud? (Loud includes includes songs, games, skits, and any other noise volume that has the potential to be heard outside of the room.)
Yes No 

Will extra space for activity be needed?
Yes No 

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? Please note that AV requirements may require you to change rooms in between.



Preferred Day of Presentation
Please note that this is only a preferred day. Conference planners may have to schedule you on a non-preferred day. Every effort is made to accommodate requests.
Thursday, March 8
Friday, March 9
Saturday, March 10
Any day

Rooms and AV Requests

All rooms are set up theater style unless otherwise indicated. Classroom style set up includes tables and chairs for specific education sessions such as arts and crafts. Theatre set up can be rearranged by speaker during session however must be reset at the end of the session for the next program. If requesting classroom set up, please indicate in the comment box below. Mid States supplies each room with a flip chart and easel. Participants are responsible for bringing their own projectors and audio systems!

Extension Cord

Screen

Do you have a special request for room set up? (Classroom, Pool, Outside Space, etc.)

PRESENTER GUIDELINES

  1. Appearing before colleagues in the camp profession is an honor and privilege.
  2. Speakers who submit their Call for Presentations proposals PRIOR to the deadline are strongly considered above those that arrive after the date.
  3. All related expenses for session materials, registration, travel, hotel accommodations and meals will be at the speaker's expense.
  4. 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 and subject to change prior to the conference.
  5. All education sessions are 1 ¼ hours (75 minutes).
  6. All education sessions will be submitted for review and acceptance for Continuing Education Credits for the ACA Professional Development Center.
  7. Speakers are asked to provide appropriate handouts. Speaker's giving art and cooking sessions may apply to the Program Chair for limited reimbursement for supplies prior to the conference. This should be noted on the Call for Presentations form. An estimated/detail budget should be included. All other costs are at the presenter's expense.
  8. All rooms are equipped with a flip chart and markers. Speakers are encouraged to provide their own AV equipment. Screens and extension cords are available on a very limited basis and must be requested on the Call for Presenters form.
  9. Speakers are required to refrain from promotion of their specific products or services during the education session.
  10. Speakers are asked to not submit more than three education session proposals per speaker, with the understanding only one or two may be accepted. This includes those who are speaking with different people in different sessions.

By submitting this form, I am indicating that I have read and understand the Speaker Guidelines and that I agree to abide by these stated guidelines if I am selected to present at the 2012 Mid States Camping Conference.

 
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