Wow! Look what we’ve got for you!
When?Thursday 30 April 2009 through Saturday 2 May 2009.
Reserve these special days NOW.
Where?Best Western
The Academy Hotel
8110 North Academy Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Phone: (719) 598-5770
I-25 exit 150. Go south on Academy Blvd. Turn in at the very first right!
Would you believe it?
$79+tax And that unbelievable price includes your hot breakfast! We have rooms set aside ‘til 3 April 2009. Reserve early! Reservations are free, losing a room may not be.
It gets even better!!
Registration will be $161. That will include lots of new training, Thursday night’s mixer and lunches.
Friday’s dinner? Eat with the animals at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
Saturday’s dinner? Banquet with your friends and be entertained. Celebrate a new year and the learnin’ you received.
Golf will be at 2 PM Thursday, at added cost for those that want to play.
An abbreviated agenda follows. It is subject to change.
Thursday:
Registration in the lobby all day.
Set up displays
Hospitality suites open
Golf
Sight seeing
Early dinner on your own.
Opening session.
Welcome first timers
Honor new clubs and REBOC
Call for resolutions
Who is the Region’s honored Sertoman of the Year?
Enjoy a social hour and some eats with your friends.
Friday:
Enjoy breakfast on the hotel! (If you are staying at The Academy).
Registration in the lobby is ‘til noon. (Late registration will be available.)
General session
Training – New Stuff
District Meetings
Working lunch
Annual Fund
International
Ask your leaders
Remember the deceased members.
Training. How can we do things with more imagination and innovation?
Dinner at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo – Dine with the animals.
Saturday:
Enjoy another breakfast with your friends; it’s on the hotel!
General session
Vote on resolutions
Where to in 2010?
Other discussions – more ask your leaders?
“S” Hole award
More visionary training.
District meetings
Service to Mankind luncheon
More training
Hospitality suites open
Collect displays
CELEBRATION BANQUET with great entertainment. You may be surprised!
Sunday:
Breakfast farewell to you friends before the trek home. It’s on the house!
Safe trip home to all.
Complete Form for each full registration. Please type or print legibly
Name: ______Phone: (____) ______
First Name or Nickname for Badge: ______E-mail: ______
Address: ______City: ______State:_____ Zip: ______
Club Information
Club Name: ______City Location of Club: ______
District: ______Current club position held: ______
Current or Past District, Region, International Office held: ______
Is this your 1st Region Convention? Yes □ No □ If no, how many have you attended? ___
Life Member? Yes □ No □ Honor/Gold/Red Coater? Yes □ No □
Special ADA Needs: ______Special Dietary Considerations: ______
(Use back for more room.)
Registration Fees
Your registration includes: Thursday Night Mixer, Friday & Saturday lunch and dinner and lots of valuable training. A registered Convention attendee may purchase extra meal tickets for non-registered guests.
Registration $161.00 per person ______CHECKS or money orders ONLY
Guest TicketsNO Credit Cards
Friday Lunch:$20 Each ______Make Checks Payable To:
Friday Zoo/Dinner:$30 Each ______Mt West Convention 2009
Saturday Lunch:$20 Each ______Mail To: c/o Marti Collins
Saturday Banquet:$40 Each ______4875 Brown Valley Lane
Total Amount: ______Colorado Springs, Co 80918
Email:
(Put SERTOMA in the Subject Area)
Phone: 719-632-9336
Golf Tournament:
Thursday, April 30, 2009- 2:00PM shotgun start at The Country Club of Colorado.
Yes □ Cost $75 per person (Include separate check marked “Golf Registration”)
REGISTRATIONS AND FEES MUST BE RECEIVED IN FULL
NO LATER THAN APRIL 1, 2009
COME GET YOUR BATTERY RECHARGED!
HOTEL RESERVATION FORM
Best Western
The Academy Hotel
8110 N Academy Boulevard.
Exit 150 @ I-25
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Phone: 719-598-5770 Toll Free: 800-766-8524
Fax: 719-598-5965
For special rate: Reference “SERTOMA Regional Convention” when you make reservations.
Rates are good until 3 April 2009. Reserve early!
Name: ______Phone: (____) ______
Address: ______City: ______State:____ Zip: ______
Email: ______
Special ADA needs: ______
(Use back for more room) (Note: If stairs are a problem, ask for a first floor room or elevator access.)
Room Type:Single □ King □2 Queens □
Non-Smoking□Smoking □
Room Rate is $79 (US)
Arrival date: ______
Departure date: ______
Guarantee hold for late arrival with credit □ debit □ card.
Type card: ______
Number: ______
Expiration Date: ______
Signature: ______
COME GET YOUR BATTERY RECHARGED!
Regional Trainer Job Description
Title:Regional Trainer
Description of Job Purpose and Objectives:
The purpose of the Sertoma Regional Trainer (RT) position is to increase the regional training resources available to develop Sertoma members by coordinated, targeted, quality presentations by Sertoma volunteers utilizing the curriculum and materials provided or approved by Sertoma. It is a leadership development activity to engage members who possess an interest and ability to present and train at the regional, district, or club levels of the organization. The RT Program provides qualified individuals basic education and experience to develop them as trainers and presenters. These skills are used to support Sertoma’s mission through education and support of our members.
Tasks and Duties:
- Conduct the Permanent Organizational Meeting (POM) for new Clubs where assigned
- Provide Club Counseling where authorized by the Sertoma Executive Director
- Assist Sertoma officers and elected representatives in conducting PAC meetings, inter-clubs, conferences, and conventions
- Present Sertoma programs to clubs, districts, conferences or conventions when requested
- Share selected lesson plans with CTAC Chairperson for review by Member Services
- Avoid political activity in all Sertoma elections while training
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Completion of an application on a form provided by Sertoma
- A Sertoma club member in good standing
- Utilize the curriculum and materials provided or approved by Sertoma
- Research Sertoma training resources on the web site available for training
- Good working knowledge of Sertoma, at the Club, District and National levels.
- Prior training experience desirable.
- Able to follow instructions and travel within the district and region
- Completion of a training program recommended by CTAC
- Recommendation for designation by CTAC and approval by the Executive Director
- Completion of requirements for retention of Regional Trainer status as recommended by CTAC
Supervision and Lines of Communication:
Reports To: Sertoma Executive Director who coordinates matters of procedure and personnel with the input of the CTAC Chairperson
Evaluation:
All presentations by Regional Trainers are evaluated on a form approved by Sertoma and reviewed by CTAC.
Regional Trainer Program Outline
Welcome – Module One
Introductions (Ice Breaker)
Why This Program
Principles of Sertoma Training
Regional Trainer Job Description
Training Programs
Sertoma Lesson Plans
Evaluations
Developing the Training Sessions – Module Two
Welcome/Introductions
Start On Time
Housekeeping Rules
Icebreakers
Agenda
Major Topics
Objectives
Breaks
Introduction
Presentation
Training Methods
Visual Aids
Questions
Activities/Exercises
Closing
Communications – Module Three
Using Language Everyone Can Understand
Speech Habits and Body Language
Humor
Mind Mapping
Managing “Butterflies”
Listening
Being Professional
Be Prepared – Module Four
Plan Well
Prepare Thoroughly
Pay Attention to Details
Practice
Take Care of Yourself
What Can Go Wrong
Training Checklist
Dealing with Disruptive Behavior – Module Five
Training Tips – Module Six
Tips for Delivering
Presenting More Confidently
No Matter How Much You Know
Presentations – Module Seven
Five-Minute Presentations by Participants
Evaluation of Presentations
Graduation
Closing
March 2008 rev.
Sertoma International
Regional Trainer Application
Name: ______
Sertoma Club: ______Sertoman Since: _____
District: ______Region______
Daytime Phone: ______Fax Number: ______
Email: ______
Sertoma Offices Held:
Club: ______
District: ______
Other: ______
Sertoma Awards Earned:
Professional/Occupational Background:
Training Background:
Sertoma References/Phone Numbers/email:
1.______
2.______
3.______
Sertoma Topics of interest to you as a trainer:
- ______
- ______
3. ______
Time you could devote to Sertoma Training Activities each year:
Are you interested in training:
- In your own Region?_____
- Anywhere? _____
- At the Club level? _____
- At the District level? _____
- At any level?_____
List any Sertoma training sessions conducted during the past two years:
Why you would be a great Sertoma Regional Trainer:
Please complete this form and send to Curtis Gray at Sertoma Headquarters
(1912 E. Meyer Blvd. Kansas City MO 64132-1174).
Contact Curtis Gray with questions at (816)333-8300 or email .