Speakers Committee
Speakers
Goal: Deliver monthly educational programs that will provide heightened knowledge, current "hot topics" and raise travel industry awareness.
Tools: Personal knowledge of travel industry speakers; direct and allied referrals; Chapter President's Council Speakers Resource Book.
Work Closely with: Communications Chair, Venues Manager and Sponsorship Committees.
Responsibilities:
- Secure speaker(s) for scheduled monthly meetings; negotiate speaking fee (if any). If fee is more than $1000, the possibility of sponsorship should be sought via Ways & Means prior to commitment to the speaker.
- Obtain the following from the speaker: Speaker's title and biographical information, Speaker's presentation topic and description of content. Secure a copy of the presentation that can be posted to the website after the presentation. If hand outs are to be provided, make sure you know who will be making the copies and ensure they are done prior to the meeting. Get clear instructions on the Audio/Visual requirements and ensure the venue is set up to accommodate those needs.
- Compose content of a General Announcement and send it to the Communication Chair for distribution to the membership. The announcement should include the following: Speaker's title and biographical information, presentation topic an ddescriptin of content, location, costs and registration deadline dates, driving directions.
- Compose content of website and post as early as possible using all of the above information.
- Travel information for the speaker: What is the origination airport. Check with Sponsorship Committee to see if an airline vendor can sponsor the ticket and make reservations for the speaker. Hotel - Generally the property where the speaker is presenting will provide a room, confirm this with the sites manager and make the reservation.
- Secured Sponsorship - Request logos of sponsors for website posting.
Direct Member Forums
- Schedule any virtual Direct Member Forums (Must be a Direct Member)
- Coordinate and plan an annual virtual Direct Member Panel meeting. This will be the monthly meeting open to the general public to attend.
Allied Member Forums
- Schedule any virtual Allied Member Forums (Must be a Allied Member)
- Coordinate and plan an annual virtual Allied Member Panel meeting. This will be the monthly meeting open to the general public to attend.
Speakers Volunteer Opportunities:
- Recommend Potential Speakers for Future Meetings
- Assist with Speaker Selection for Upcoming Meetings
