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Speaker Invitation to Present

An Invitation to Present at NGCOA's Annual Conference
February 4 - 6, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana

The NGCOA Annual Conference is the largest gathering of golf course owners and operators in the world. For 2009's event, the NGCOA plans to offer approximately 30 education programs, which include pre-conference half day workshops, keynotes and 60-minute concurrent sessions. We are looking for dynamic speakers who want to share new and exciting programs that address the challenges facing today's golf course owners and operators.

The NGCOA is looking for those speakers and programs which reflect leading edge information shaping the golf industry and, in particular, the golf operation. This includes emerging trends, innovations, best practices in leadership, marketing, food and beverage, player development, human resources, technology and other issues related to the successful running of a golf operation.

For consideration please complete the Speaker Proposal Submission Form below.

*NOTE: Forms must be submitted by August 15, 2008

Speakers

Speaker Proposal Guidelines and Instructions for Submission

The goals for each conference education session are for speakers to present engaging and current program content, use an interactive approach to deliver the program, and to offer materials with useful application. These three factors - current interactive and application will be the criteria for selecting each conference program.

The attendees for the education program sessions are owners and operators of courses in US, Canada and Europe along with their key staff members.

The following are the steps for submitting a conference education session proposal:

Please complete the following information:

*NOTE: Forms must be submitted by August 15, 2008

First Name:
Last Name:
Job Title:
Company:
Address:
City:
State/Province:
Zip Code:
Telephone:
Fax:
E-mail:

Is there a co-presenter? Yes No

If yes, name of co-presenter

Step 1: Title of the Presentation:

Step 2: Select a presentation format. This is a submission for a:
60-minute concurrent session
Keynote opening session

Step 3: Prepare the proposal. In 150 words or less, provide a summary of the content of your program. If your proposal is selected to present, the description submitted below will be used in promotional brochures.

Step 4: Provide at least three objectives/benefits for your presentation. If your proposal is selected to present, the description submitted below will be used in promotional brochures. As a result of participating in this program, participants will be able to:

Step 5: Prepare handouts. What handouts or other collateral materials will you have for use during your presentation and which can be applied/used by the participant back in their course. Please describe or attach any handouts.

Step 6: Select delivery plan. Describe the methods and learning activities which you will use in your session. Please indicate room set up, audio visual and other equipment or materials needed for your program.

Step 7: Presenter experience and biography. Describe in 75 words or less, a summary of your background and industry experience which demonstrates expertise in your session content. Cite relevant writing, education, or industry experience and include experience presenting at a previous NGCOA conference or a similar audience.

Step 8: Submit a compensation request. Direct compensation or expense reimbursement is not given for all presentations

Speaker fee of
Expenses Yes No

If you have questions, contact: Anne Lyndrup, Director of Conference & Trade Show, alyndrup@ngcoa.org, 1-800-933-4262, ext 209.