2009 Call for Papers

National Association of State Motorcycle Safety Administrators
Call for papers for the SMSA August Conference
Madison, Wisconsin - August 22 and 23, 2009

2009 Conference
SMSA 25th Anniversary

Following is a list of breakout sessions the SMSA Executive Committee has identified as appropriate and of interest to their membership for the 2009 conference. Other ideas and submissions are welcomed.

Law Enforcement & Motorcycles
Crash Investigation
Impaired Riding
Research Data
Standard Curriculum
States Best Practices

The above breakout sessions are recommendations only. SMSA will consider all submissions.

Please share this information with any instructors or individuals who might be interested in presenting a topic of interest to our membership at the August 2009 conference. The SMSA Business Manager must receive submissions no later than FEBRUARY 15, 2009!

Please complete the form below to submit your proposal. When completed, click "submit" or forward to the SMSA Business Manager as follows:

Ruth Wilson
SMSA Business Manager
7881 S. Wellington Street
Centennial, Colorado 80122-3193
Email: smsabusinessmgr@smsa.org
Phone: 303-797-2318
Fax: 303-703-3569

Submission Deadline
February 15, 2009!

Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

There are 75 minutes available for each presentation. SMSA recommends 60 minutes for the presentation and 15 minutes for questions and answers.

Please complete and submit the form below: (tip: print this form and complete the on line version when you are ready)

The following forms must accompany your submission. These can be either mailed to the SMSA Business Office at the address provided above, faxed to 303-703-3569 or emailed to the SMSA Business Manager at smsabusinessmgr@smsa.org.

Detailed Presentation Outline

Sample of any handouts to be provided to participants

SMSA Speaker Policy/Video Release Form

Notification of acceptance or rejection will be made no later than April 30, 2009

Name of presenter:
Name/Title as you wish it to appear on your name badge:
Institution:
Address:
City:
State:
ZIP:
Phone:
FAX:
Email:


Presenters Biography: (attach additional sheet if necessary) So that we can properly introduce you, please provide a biography to include a minimum of the following: Number of years in your profession Accomplishments you would like the audience to know about Anything personal that will invite the audience to get to know you better

Presentation Title (The title provided will be used to advertise proposed presentation if selected)

Presentation Description (The description provided will be used in the conference schedule if selected):

Key issues to be addressed in your presentation and why they are important::

Audience? Is your presentation geared for Administrators or Instructors?	Administrators Instructors
Equipment needed for presentation: SMSA will provide a laptop, LCD projector and screen for each breakout session. If you need additional AV equipment, please make that selection here:	Please check equipment requested below: Flip Chart and Easel(1) White board and dry erase markers (1) Other - please be specific:
Additional information you would like to share with SMSA to assist them in considering your proposal. Please include any special requests you may have here.
Please remember presenters are responsible for: Paying for travel arrangements unless otherwise approved by the SMSA. Submitting a summary of the content of their presentation including website ready presentations for posting to the SMSA website at the conclusion of the conference. Copying and distributing any handouts for participants. Registering for conference - Presenters registration fees will be waived.
Request for travel assistance:	Yes No
Request for lodging assistance:	Yes No

If you have questions regarding proposed presentations, please contact your SMSA regional representative as follows:

WESTERN REGION *Michele Calvert - 406-265-3565 -* *mcalvert@msun.edu* *Ray Pierce - 541-737-9126 -* *ray.pierce@oregonstate.edu*

CENTRAL REGION *John Bodeker - 317-232-0893 -* *jbodeker@doe.state.in.us* *Bob Secrest - 614-466-4041 -* *bsecrest@dps.state.oh.us*

EASTERN REGION Andrew Krajewski - 410-424-3731 - akrajewski@mdot.state.md.us Louie Kyler - 407-719-5022 - *Kyler.Louie@hsmv.state.fl.us*

SMSA CHAIR **Carol Thurn - 701-328-4354 - *cthurn@nd.gov***
Submission Deadline: February 15, 2009
By clicking the submit button, you are certifying that you have read and understand the above information as it pertains to your submission to be considered as a presenter for the 2009 SMSA annual conference in Madison, Wisconsin - August 22 & 23, 2009.

2009 Call for Papers

National Association of State Motorcycle Safety AdministratorsCall for papers for the SMSA August ConferenceMadison, Wisconsin - August 22 and 23, 20092009 ConferenceSMSA 25th Anniversary

Ruth WilsonSMSA Business Manager7881 S. Wellington StreetCentennial, Colorado 80122-3193Email: smsabusinessmgr@smsa.org Phone: 303-797-2318Fax: 303-703-3569

Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Please remember presenters are responsible for:

Paying for travel arrangements unless otherwise approved by the SMSA.

Submitting a summary of the content of their presentation including website ready presentations for posting to the SMSA website at the conclusion of the conference.

Copying and distributing any handouts for participants.

Registering for conference - Presenters registration fees will be waived.

National Association of State Motorcycle Safety Administrators
Call for papers for the SMSA August Conference
Madison, Wisconsin - August 22 and 23, 2009

2009 Conference
SMSA 25th Anniversary

Ruth Wilson
SMSA Business Manager
7881 S. Wellington Street
Centennial, Colorado 80122-3193
Email: smsabusinessmgr@smsa.org
Phone: 303-797-2318
Fax: 303-703-3569