IMPORTANT NOTICE PROVIDED FOR YOUR PLANNING PURPOSES. DO NOT USE FOR SUBMISSION.

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1 IMPORTANT NOTICE This proposal form DOES NOT offer you the ability to log in and out -- once started, you will need to COMPLETE IN FULL. To submit your proposal to present, we recommend the following steps: Print out the SAMPLE FORM and use it for planning the data you plan to submit. Complete the Speaker Proposal in its entirety. Move to the next data field by using your "tab" key. Make sure all content is written into the proposal, DO NOT attach extra pages. Review for accuracy, completeness and neatness as the information provided will be printed in brochures, publications and on the website. If submitting proposals on more than one topic or for more than one Speaking Opportunity, complete a separate Speaker Proposal for each topic. te: HR Houston Monthly Meetings require submission of a separate and unique Monthly Meeting Proposal Form. PROVIDED FOR YOUR PLANNING PURPOSES. DO NOT USE FOR SUBMISSION. HR HOUSTON S PROPOSAL FOR PRESENTATION (This proposal form may not be altered and must be completed in its entirety) Do not use this form to propose a session for HR Houston Monthly Meetings INFORMATION ABOUT HR HOUSTON HR Houston is one of the largest local affiliate chapters of the 250,000 member Society of Human Resource Management. With over 1,700 members in the Greater Houston area, HR Houston sponsors monthly meetings offering professional development sessions, stand-alone workshops and seminars, and an annual conference. The purpose of this form is to gather standardized information from all potential Gulf Coast Symposium presenters/speakers. This form must be completed to be considered for a presentation at the Gulf Coast Symposium on HR Issues. HR Houston is particularly interested in educational presentations that meet the curriculum and standards for HRCI credits the standard for recertification for the PHR, SPHR, and GPHR designations as established by the Human Resource Certification Institute. PRESENTATION OPPORTUNITIES GULF COAST SYMPOSIUM ON HR ISSUES (Conference) A two-day regional conference with multiple speakers and topics offered as concurrent sessions The 2011 Gulf Coast Symposium on HR Issues is scheduled for May at Reliant Center. As 2011 marks the 20 th anniversary of the Symposium, the theme for the conference is "20 Years of HR Leadership." Our keynote speakers are David Ulrich, PhD, HR thought leader; and Chester Elton, coauthor of the best-selling Carrot books. The submission deadline for speaker proposals for the 2011 conference is September 17, In 2010, the Symposium featured 100 concurrent sessions approved by HRCI for recertification credit and hosted 150 sponsor and exhibitor booths in the exhibit hall. Over 1,100 HR professionals attended the conference. EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS AT SELECTED MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETINGS throughout the year. To be considered, complete the Monthly Meeting Proposal Form. SELECTION PROCESS A typical conference segment is 60 minutes and may be repeated. Presentations by or including practitioners are given special consideration. Submit your completed proposal online; describe your presentation carefully. The description and objectives will be submitted to and reviewed by HRCI to determine approval for recertification credit. 1

2 Submitted materials will be reviewed for content, quality and relevance to HR Houston s program goals. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. HR Houston will check professional references to verify presentation quality and skills. If the proposal is accepted, you will receive an invitation to participate with information regarding the schedule and other information relevant to your presentation. MARKETING POLICY HR professionals attend chapter events to further their knowledge on the latest HR trends and to learn techniques relevant to their jobs. Chosen speakers agree to refrain from promoting their products or services during their presentations. HR Houston believes that knowledgeable speakers who provide their audiences with practical information on important issues in a professional manner will attract those interested in products and services of their own accord. HRCI will not grant recertification credit for sales/marketing presentations. In the interest of our members, the marketing policy includes, but is not limited to, the following: Logo and contact information on handouts is limited to the last slide or handout page ONLY. Selling, raffling off or drawings for products or services are NOT allowed in the sessions. Soliciting attendee contact information for any purpose is not allowed. Contact initiated by the attendee is completely acceptable. Videotaping and audio taping sessions are not permitted. If you are interested in sponsorship/exhibitor opportunities, click here. SPEAKER HANDOUTS HANDOUTS FOR SESSION ATTENDEES: New for 2011, attendees will have the ability to download submitted presentation documents from an online, password-protected web page prior to the event. HOWEVER, because this is a new process, we anticipate that session attendees may still have an expectation and desire for handouts. Handouts are not required, but a large majority of speakers provide them and attendees greatly appreciate their consideration. Speakers are responsible for providing their own handouts. While handouts are not required, a large majority of speakers provide them and attendees greatly appreciate their consideration. Speakers are responsible for providing their own handouts. ONLINE DIRECTORY OF SYMPOSIUM PROCEEDINGS FOR CONFERENCE ATTENDEES (replaces Conference CD-ROM): New for 2011, the Symposium will produce an online, password-protected web page available to registered attendees that features speakers' materials. Prior to the event, attendees will have the ability to download the presentation document that you submit. In return for providing your presentation document, you can include marketing material as the final page of your document. Contributing your presentation document increases your visibility and insures that Symposium participants are able to pass your concepts on to others in their company. It also provides a way for people to contact you after the event should their company be interested in your expertise and services. POWERPOINT PRESENTATION TEMPLATE: If your proposal is accepted, HR Houston will provide a standard PowerPoint presentation template for all Symposium presentations. SPEAKER FEES & EXPENSES HR Houston does not pay speaker fees or reimburse expenses for the majority of the speaking opportunities. Travel arrangements are the responsibility of the speaker. SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION If selected as a presenter at the Symposium, you may attend the entire conference at no charge including all Keynote addresses, educational sessions and social events. 2

3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS 1. Print out the Sample Form and use it for planning the data you plan to submit. 2. Complete the Speaker Proposal in its entirety. 3. Move to the next data field by using your tab key. 4. Make sure all content is written into the proposal, do not attach extra pages. 5. Review for accuracy, completeness and neatness as the information provided will be printed in brochures, publications and on the website. 6. If submitting proposals on more than one topic or for more than one Speaking Opportunity, complete a separate Speaker Proposal for each topic. 7. te: HR Houston Monthly Meetings require submission of a separate and unique Monthly Meeting Proposal Form. Click here for more information. HR Houston reserves the right to edit submitted information as deemed appropriate. APPROVAL FOR HRCI CREDIT HR Houston is an approved provider of continuing education hours for PHR, SPHR, and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute. For more information on certification or recertification, visit STRATEGIC CREDIT. Please be aware that HRCI has very specific criteria regarding approval of presentations for Strategic (SPHR) credit. If you are interested in having your session designated as strategic, you may find it useful to review the criteria for Strategic Management described in the PHR/SPHR Body of Knowledge. Remember that HRCI, not HR Houston, determines the type of approval granted. SPEAKER PROPOSAL FORM (This form must be filled out in its entirety.) All published information will be based on your submitted application. Proofread your submissions thoroughly. Speaker s Full Name & Prof Designations: Title: Company: Address: City: State: Zip code: Work Phone: Cell Phone: Address: Emergency Contact (full name): Phone : If you have an assistant who should be copied on all our correspondence, please provide: Name Phone If you have not previously presented at an HR Houston sponsored event, please provide two references from other conferences or events at which you have presented: Organization/ Name: Event: Phone/ Organization/ Event: Name: 3

4 Phone/ Co-Presenter (if applicable) 2 nd Speaker s Full Name & Prof Desig: Title: Company: Address: City: State: Zip code: Work Phone: Cell Phone: PRESENTATION INFORMATION Give serious thought to your session topic, title, session description and session introduction. If you are selected as a speaker, this information will be used for promotional purposes and may not be changed later. TITLE OF SESSION--10 words or less DESCRIPTION/OBJECTIVE OF SESSION in Paragraph Form 65 words or less EDUCATIONAL SESSION TRACKS Please select the track that best fits your session: Compensation/Benefits Leadership Strategic HR Diversity Legal/Regulatory Technology in HR Employer/Employee Relations Professional/Personal Growth Training/Organizational Development International/Global Staffing/Recruiting LEVEL OF PROGRAM Check all that apply (programs geared to specific levels are strongly preferred Level 1: n-exempt HR Level 2: Basic Exempt HR (1-5 yrs exp) Level 3: Intermediate (5-10 yrs exp; Manager, Sr. Generalist Level 4: Senior (10-15 yrs exp; Sr. Manger/Director) Level 5: Executive (15+ yrs exp; Director/VP) All Levels LENGTH AND NUMBER OF PRESENTATIONS Check all that apply. Choose the format that lends itself best to your topic and the length of your presentation. 60 minute Symposium Concurrent Session 2-hr Symposium Concurrent Session (limited number offered) 4

5 Would you be willing to repeat your presentation in a second time slot to allow more attendees access to your topic? LEARNING OBJECTIVES (REQUIRED FOR HRCI APPROVAL): These 3 statements are VERY IMPORTANT. HRCI bases their approvals for recertification credit on the information you provide here. After this session, the attendee will be able to: (List 3 brief points specific to your session content) SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY Briefly list experience, results and accomplishments that relate specifically to your topic to be posted on the web and conference materials and used in speaker introduction. Include information on your co-presenter, if applicable in next section. Speaker #1 Bio (maximum of 100 words) Speaker #2 Bio if applicable. (maximum of 100 words) AUDIO VISUAL. All rooms will be equipped with the following: LCD Projector for PowerPoint Screen Wireless Lavaliere Microphone Podium Laptop computer MUST BE provided by the speaker. Other equipment available by special request and may incur an equipment charge. te that flipcharts are discouraged at the Symposium due to room size. Indicate your request for the following and, in the event that you are invited to speak, a staff person will contact you: Other ROOM SET-UP I understand that theater style is the standard set-up for Symposium sessions. 5

6 ONLINE DIRECTORY OF SYMPOSIUM PROCEEDINGS FOR CONFERENCE ATTENDEES (REPLACES THE CONFERENCE CD-ROM) The Symposium will produce an online, password-protected web page available to registered attendees that features speakers' materials. If your proposal is accepted, HR Houston will provide a standard PowerPoint presentation template for all Symposium presentations. Will you be willing to submit your presentation or handouts for inclusion on the online directory of Symposium proceedings? SESSION HANDOUTS Attendees tell us how much they appreciate having hard copy handouts in the sessions for notes. Would you agree to supply handouts for your session? OTHER PERSONNEL A technical assistant may accompany you if needed; the person will be allowed access to your session only. If a technician will accompany you to assist with your presentation, please provide the person s name. Full Name: SYMPOSIUM BOOKSTORE If you have authored a book that supports your presentation, provide the requested information below. Neither HR Houston nor the Bookstore Provider guarantees the availability of speaker books. I am interested in having my book(s) offered in the Conference Bookstore (audio and videotapes are not recommended due to damage that may occur in shipping). Book Title #1: Author: Publisher(s): Book Title #2: Author: Publisher(s): MARKETING OPTIONS Are you interested in any of the Symposium s multiple opportunities to market your company, products or services? (check) Exhibit Booth Sponsorship Who should we contact to discuss the options: Name 6

7 Phone ACKNOWLEDGMENT If selected, I understand that I will not receive a fee or expenses paid for my presentation. I agree to adhere to the schedule furnished by HR Houston. I understand that my presentation is not a showcase for promotion of my business, practice or product, and I will not sell my products or services from the HR Houston/Gulf Coast Symposium speaker platform. I understand that HR Houston/Gulf Coast Symposium is not responsible for shipping and/or printing charges. I agree to follow the regulations set forth in this agreement. Electronic Signature Date Completion of this page validates your proposal for consideration. PLEASE PRINT AND RETAIN A COPY OF THIS PROPOSAL FOR YOUR RECORDS. For more information, visit our website at or GCSSpeakers@AssociationServicesTeam.com 7