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2011 Conference Theme: Indiana: A State of Sevice
October 12 and 13, 2011
Request for Prposals Form
The 2011 Governor’s Conference on Service and Volunteerism will be held on October 12 & 13, 2011 at the Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel and Suites at Keystone at the Crossing. The program committee for the 2011 Conference is providing a list of tracks and will look favorably on submissions that cover one or more of these topics. We encourage original submissions and our suggested list of tracks is not intended to stifle other proposals or suggestions - all submissions will be considered! You may submit on one or more topics – however, please fill out a separate form for each unique breakout session.

List of Conference Tracks with Descriptions:

Service as a Solution – Targeting resources to tackle national priorities from increasing high school graduation rates to fostering economic opportunity. Identify where service has had an important role to play and resources addressed those issues.

Expanding Opportunities to Serve – Connecting with citizens from diverse communities, backgrounds, and perspectives, providing easily accessible service opportunities to fit their needs, and engaging them in a lifetime of service.

Building Enduring Capacity – Enabling individuals, organizations and communities to become more effective at addressing pressing local challenges and better able to use service as a lasting solution.

Embracing Innovation – Investing in models that work, finding new ways of doing business, and serving as a source of ideas for service to local communities.

Guidelines for Submitting Proposals:

1. Proposals should be filled out completely.

2. Presenters should plan on 60-minute time sessions for 50-80 participants. Proposals will be selected by the conference planning committee. Selection criteria include originality, creativity, interactivity, appropriateness, and interest.

3. Deadline for submitting proposals is 5:00 p.m. on June 1, 2011. Proposals will be accepted through the online proposal form only.

4. Presenters will be chosen by June 30, 2011.

5. All presenters will receive a discounted presenter registration rate, which includes meals and access to the conference.

6. We would like to thank all presenters for their willingness to volunteer their time to present at the conference.

For questions please contact:

Paula Whitlow
Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
Phone: (317) 234-4291
Email: pwhitlow@ofbci.in.gov
 
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