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2010 Call for Papers

National Association of State Motorcycle Safety Administrators
Call for papers for the SMSA August Conference
Columbus, Ohio - August 20 - 22, 2010

2010 Conference
Columbus, Ohio

SMSA is seeking submissions for breakout sessions that will educate, benefit and prove valuable to our membership.

What's new in motorcycle safety?

Our Membership would like to know!

Our goal for 2010 is to provide breakout sessions that will send our members home with new innovative ideas and tools for their programs.

Help us spread the word by sharing this information with any instructors or individuals who might be interested in presenting a topic of interest during the August 2010 conference.  SMSA will consider all submissions.

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, 2010!

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, 2010

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 table, screen, podium and microphone 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

Ken Kiphart - 775-684-7480 - nvrider@dps.state.nv.us

Ray Pierce - 541-737-9126 - ray.pierce@oregonstate.edu

 

   

CENTRAL REGION

Joan Rasmussen - 507-389-7450 - joan.rasmussen@southcentral.edu

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 - LouieKyler@flhsmv.gov

 

   

SMSA CHAIR

Carol Thurn - 701-328-4354 - cthurn@nd.gov


 

Submission Deadline:
February 15, 2010
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 2010 SMSA annual conference in Columbus, Ohio - August 20 & 22, 2010.  

 
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