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Ken Burns To Address 2009 APPL Convention
Award winning filmmaker Ken Burns will showcase his
latest masterpiece tentatively titled The National Parks at
the APPL convention on Wednesday morning, March 4, 2009 and will be
free to all registrants. For more information about Ken and this
film please visit:
www.florentinefilms.com/ffpages/WN-frameset.html.
Session Proposals Now Being Accepted
Deadline for Proposals:
July 31, 2008
The APPL annual convention allows participants the opportunity to
build various aspects of capacity by attending a variety of
educational sessions, shopping our exclusive trade show,
experiencing inspirational keynotes, participating in timely round
table discussions and networking with colleagues, partners and
friends.
Attendees Include:
- Executive Directors and CEO’s of Cooperating Associations,
Friends groups and other nonprofit partners to public land
agencies
- Staff members
- Board Members
- Volunteers
- Chief Development Officers
- Chief Financial Officers
- Education and Outreach Managers
- Fundraising Staff
- Nonprofit Consultants
National, Regional, and Local Public Land Management Agencies
- Partnership Coordinators
- Superintendents
- Chiefs of Interpretation
- Park Managers and Rangers
- Natural Resources Managers
- Outdoor Recreation Planners
- Outreach Coordinators
- Volunteers
By presenting at our convention, you will gain exposure to a wide
audience of public land professionals. The events draw approximately
500 participants from all over the United States. Our convention
offer attendees the opportunity to gather in a shared space, connect
with one another, and focus on the field’s most pressing concerns.
Keynote and plenary speakers provide insights and inspiration while
targeted breakout sessions allow attendees to gain specific
knowledge and experience related to the event’s theme.
Please note: APPL requires all presenters to adhere to and sign
off on the APPL Speakers Policy.
APPL Speakers Policy
I. The program content should enhance the capabilities of APPL's
not-for-profit member organizations and public lands agency
partners, reflecting the broad range of partnership types and
educational needs of various APPL members and partners. Therefore if
you propose a panel, speakers should represent various sizes and
types of organizations.
II. Sales pitches for products and services are not permitted during
educational sessions. These sessions are designed to develop
professional knowledge, skills, and understanding, not to promote
commercial ventures.
III. Applies only to APPL member speakers and trade show exhibitors
- travel expenses and convention registration fees are not
reimbursed. Nor are speaking honorariums paid to APPL member or
trade show exhibitor presenters.
IV. The cost of basic promotion, room facilities and audio-visual
equipment are part of the APPL program budget. APPL will do its best
to meet audio visual requests but will not guarantee that all
requests will be met. Any requests made after January 15, 2009 will
NOT be met.
V. Handout materials are the sole responsibility of the speaker.
Expenses related to handouts will not be reimbursed.
Copyright ©2008 APPL
this page updated on
06/04/2008
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