SC Community Action Partnership (SCCAP) and

SC State Head Start Association (SCSHSA)

2011 Annual Spring Training Conference

Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort Spa, Myrtle Beach, SC, April18-21, 2011 (800-228-9290)

CALL FOR CONFERENCE PRESENTERS

Dear Colleague:

In April, hundreds of Community Action and Head Start employees, professionals, and community partners will attend the 2011 Annual Spring Training Conference at the Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, 8400 Costa Verde Drive in Myrtle Beach, South Carolinaexpectingto hear the latest information in their field of service and to improve their skills.

We are seeking experienced, inspiring trainers and speakers to present workshops, panels, and other programs that match the high expectations of our conference attendees. They expect a meaty, well-organized presentation and substantial answers to their questions. They want to discover new sources for funding, new approaches to their skills, new program ideas, and affirmation for their work. They like clarity, handouts, deep subject area knowledge and a dash of humor.

If this sounds like you . . . and you would be interested in presenting at our Annual Spring Training Conference .. . please complete the attached “CALL FOR CONFERENCE PRESENTERS" form today. We are in need of Keynote Speakers and Presenters/Trainers. Workshops will be conducted concurrently on April19-20, 2011 with a pre-conference day on April 18th. We are proposing Training Tracks in the following areas to include, but not limited to, Program Governance, Administration and Management, ROMA, Personal and Professional Development, Children, Youth, and Families, Housing, Energy, and Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), LIHEAP, Weatherization, ARRA, Head Start, Leadership and Organizational Development, Board Governance, Fiscal Management, Community Engagement and other topics of interest in the Community Action and HeadStart Networks. The Deadline for proposals isFebruary 4, 2011. You may submit your proposal by email, fax, or mail as follows:

SCCAP/SCSHSA Program and Agenda Committee

C/O SC Association of Community Action Partnerships, Inc.

2700 Middleburg Drive, Suite 213

Columbia, South Carolina29204

Email: Telephone: (803) 771-9404, Fax: (803)771-9619

If you have questions, please contact Theresa L. Williams at (803) 771-9404 or email . We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Attachments: “Call for Conference Presenters” Form

Fredrica M. Brailsford, SCCAP President

Evelyn Patterson, SCHSA President

SC Community Action Partnership and SC State Head Start Association

2011 Annual Spring Training Conference

April18-21, 2011

CALL FOR CONFERENCE PRESENTERS

Name:
Organization: / Title:
Address: / City/State/Zip:
Telephone: / Fax: Cell:
E-mail:
Keynote Speaker: / Workshop Presenter: / Co-Presenter:

Title of Presentation:

Workshop Abstract (50 Words of Less): Presenters ONLY

Background & Rational for Training Session:

Expected Learning Outcomes:
Format of Presentation:

Audio-Visual Requirements: (You “MUST,” indicate below, if not we will not be able to provide)

LCD Projector Projector Screen Laptop Additional______

 Flip Chart/Markers CD/Tape Player  Will Bring My Own Equipment

(Presenters are encouraged to bring most, if not all, of their required equipment)

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Presentation Cost: (Negotiable)

Gratis: / Honorarium: / Fee:

Hotel Accommodations Needed:

Monday, April18;Tuesday, April19;Wednesday, April20

 Arriving by Auto Airport/Transportation Needed/Airline: ______

Special Needs:

Mail, fax, or email completed form by February 4, 2011to: SCCAP/SCHSA 2011Annual SpringTraining Conference, c/o SC Association of Community Action Partnerships, Inc.

2700 Middleburg Drive, Suite 213, Columbia, South Carolina 29204

Telephone: (803) 771-9404 - Fax: (803) 771-9619: email:

If you have questions, please contact Theresa L. Williams at (803) 771-9404 or email at tw. Attach additional sheets if necessary.