Call For Presentations — NSPRA Seminar 2010

Call For Presentations — NSPRA Seminar 2010

NSPRA 2010 National Seminar

“Embracing Change with Strategic, Powerful Communication”

Charlotte, N.C.
July 11-14, 2010

NSPRA is seeking talented and committed leaders to present dynamic, informational and interactive sessions at our 2010 National Seminar in Charlotte, N.C., July 11-14, 2010.

Our theme this year is Embracing Change with Strategic, Powerful Communication. We are seeking presenters to share new, innovative communication strategies and best practices designed to help school systems use the forces of change to build support for student success. We are also seeking sessions that demonstrate how effective communication programs can add to the bottom line in lean fiscal times and connect schools and communities in a joint effort to create successful learning environments for all students.

We're looking for presenters who deliver what they promise and who provide a level of insight, instruction, and materials that will meet the high standards of our attendees. Most important, we're not looking for sales pitches or other self-serving presentations by individuals for their products or services.

And, because we appreciate the commitment it takes to attend the Seminar in these tough budget times, presenters whose proposals are accepted will receive $50 off the cost of a full Seminar registration to Charlotte 2010. (Discount does not apply to the Gold Mine Session or other roundtables and may not be used in conjunction with any other special Seminar discounts, excluding Super Early Bird and Early Bird registration).

To be considered as a session presenter to our many, worldwide attendees,you must complete the Call for Presentations and return it to us by Friday, October 23, 2009. Please carefully fill out all of the requested information. Review and make sure you can abide by the commitments each of our presenters makes when speaking at the NSPRA Seminar. The information you provide will help us select Seminar presentations that will continue to reinforce NSPRA's 56 year tradition of professional training and development excellence.

The reputation of success that the NSPRA National Seminar enjoys has been built on the foundation of quality, relevance, and talent supplied by our many outstanding and committed presenters over the years. I'm hopeful that you will join us and contribute your time, talent, and expertise to this rich NSPRA tradition at the 2010 National Seminar. We look forward to reviewing your presentation proposal and seeing you in Charlotte next July.

Rich Bagin, APR
Executive Director
NSPRA

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To help speed the process and save you time, you can submit your presentation proposal for the 2010 Call for Presentations quickly and easily online.

IMPORTANT: All the questions on the Call for Presentation online form must be completed without interruption as this form does NOT include a "Finish Later" option. If you close the form before completing, the information entered will be lost.

Here are questions that you will be asked to complete in the online Call for Presentations form. You may want to print this out and prepare your answers before completing the online form. Please be sure to indicate the type of session you wish to present (i.e., Skill Session, Action Lab, Gold Mine roundtable). To review these questions and access a printable document, CLICK HERE. You may want to print and save this document as a reference.

For 56 years, the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) National Seminar has offered the best training and professional development available in all facets of school communication, public relations, marketing and public engagement. The excellent and positive reputation of the NSPRA Seminar is a direct reflection on the talent and commitment of those who share their knowledge and help their peers by attending and delivering quality presentations.

Deadline for submitting proposals: Friday, October 23, 2009.

When you are ready to complete and submit your presentation proposal, CLICK HERE.

We look forward to seeing you and your presentation in Charlotte!

PLEASE REMEMBER: The deadline for submitting your proposal is Friday, October 23, 2009.
Questions? Call 301-519-1230 or e-mail Elaine Willis at ewillis@nspra.org.