2011 Conference Proposal Application

Making Independent Funeral Homes Exceptional

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2011 OGR Annual Conference & Supplier Showcase

Call for Presentations Application

OGR invites you to share your ideas, knowledge and experience with colleagues at the 2011 OGR Annual Conference April 7-9, 2011, in Atlanta, Ga. Whether it’s creating unique family experiences, using technology, implementing community service activities, applying restorative techniques, streamlining financial management, or something in-between, your fellow OGR members want to learn how you are making your funeral home exceptional.

Overview

All proposals must be submitted no later than August 27, 2010.
Each presentation should be one hour long.
Presenters are expected to provide handouts for inclusion in the proceedings manual 45 days in advance of the conference (Feb. 21, 2011).
Presentations must focus on educating attendees; promoting a company, service or product is not allowed. Additionally, presentations should not focus on topics that could be interpreted as price-fixing under antitrust legislation.
Notification of acceptance of presentation will be sent to Primary Presenter.

Benefits / Compensation

All presenters will be recognized in conference materials, increasing your visibility among your peers.
Presenters will receive a 25% discount on conference registration. Travel, accommodations and meals are the responsibility of the presenter.
For more information, contact Lisa Krabbenhoft, Director of Education, at lkrabbenhoft@ogr.org or 800-637-8030

Proposal Application Form
Presenter

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*First Name
*Last Name
*Certifications
*Title
*Organization
Address
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*City
*State
*Province
*Country
*ZIP or post code
Telephone
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Co-Presenter

First Name
Last Name
Certifications
Title
Organization
Address
Address 2
City
State
Province
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You may compose information in the following boxes using MS Word or similar word processing software, then copy and paste text into the box. When complete and after reviewing your information, click the Submit button below. You will receive an e-mail confirming receipt.

Presenter's Qualifications/Bio
(Describe your expertise in this area,
as well as your prior speaking experience - 300 words)

Co-presenter's Qualifications/Bio
(Describe your expertise in this area,
as well as your prior speaking experience - 300 words)

Session title

Description (Describe topics to be covered -100 words)

Learner objectives (State what the audience should know
or be able to do as a result of the presentation)

References (List names and companies of two industry or
community professionals who recommend you as a speaker)

Magazine (Are you interested in preparing an article for
The Independent magazine related to your presentation?)

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Please review your information before clicking Submit button. A confirmation e-mail will be sent to the primary presenter's e-mail address entered in the form.