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NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF BLACK INTERPRETERS, INC.
11th Annual Professional Development Conference

"Embracing the History... Empowering the Future"
Sheraton Braintree Hotel, 37 Forbes Road, Braintree, MA 02184

June 19-22, 2008

CALL FOR PRESENTERS
Submissions accepted through Thursday, January 31, 2008
 
 
The NAOBI, Inc. 2008 Conference Committee is currently seeking creative presenters for our 11th Annual Professional Development Conference. Ideal workshop proposals should include cutting edge presentations on:
 
Educational Interpreting
Video Relay Interpreting
Freelance Interpreting
Religious Interpreting
Legal Interpreting
Multi-cultural Interpreting
Theatrical Interpreting
Distance Education
RID (CPC, testing, etc.)
Skills Development
Technology
Global Trends
Business/Finance
Cultural Awareness
Health and Wellness
 
All workshop presentations will be three (3) hours in duration and should focus on subject matter relevant to the theme:
"Embracing the History... Empowering the Future"
 
All workshop Presenters will receive the following compensation:
  • Payment of $225 per workshop.
  • Complimentary conference registration: workshops, activities, and designated meals.
  • One (1) night lodging (day of your presentation) and up to $250.00 travel expenses reimbursed.
Proposal Submission Process:
The following items must ALL be submitted as a package to the Conference Program Chair by Thursday, January 31, 2008, in order for the presentation to be considered. Incomplete proposal package submissions will NOT be considered.
 
  • Workshop proposal (1-2 pages), indicating target audience: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced or General
  • Outline for proposed workshop (1 page)
  • Summary/Abstract of workshop that can be utilized as a description in the program book (250 words max.)
  • Presenter's biography (to be utilized in the program book, 250 words max.)
  • RID Continuing Education Activity Instructor's Form
    (go to www.naobi.org and download RID's Instructor form from the conference tab under Call For Presenters)
  • Current resume
Proposal Submission Options:
E-Mail Submission: (preferred)
send to Program Chair -
Brenda Terry at
   conf_program_chair@naobi.org
 
Send Mail:
The National Alliance of Black Interpreters, Inc.
Attn: Program Chairperson - Brenda Terry
Post Office Box 2777
North Canton, OH 44720-0777
 
Complete Proposals will be reviewed by the Program Committee and final selections will be made by February 15, 2008.
For more information about the NAOBI 11th Annual Professional Development Conference please visit:
www.naobi.org
or
E-mail:
The 2008 Conference Chair - Dr. Rodney Smith
Call: (330) 244-9327
   Conf_Chair@naobi.org
 
 
Click here for RID Instructor Form
   
Click here to download the PDF version of the Call For Presenters
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