2015 American Trails International Trails Symposium
Portland, Oregon
May 17-20, 2015
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS (CFP) ~ PROPOSAL FORM
Submission Deadline: Emailed by January 9, 2015
Email completed submissions to: its2015program@gmail.com
The Program Committee will contact session coordinators and presenters by February 27, 2015.
Contact Rory Robinson at rory_robinson@nps.gov or 330-657-2951 with questions or concerns.
INSTRUCTIONS:
 Read the Call for Presentations document thoroughly to understand the guidelines that will
make your proposal competitive and the qualifications that the Program Committee will be
looking for.
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Use this form only. Make sure that you have answered all relevant questions thoroughly.
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Proposals can be for national or international presentations.
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CEUs: NO SESSION CAN BE APPROVED FOR THE CEU PROCESS WITHOUT AN OUTLINE,
PRESENTER BIO/INTRODUCTION, AND THIS FORM COMPLETED IN FULL. Make sure you mark
#17 if you are interested in your presentation qualifying for CEUs. (The Program Committee is
not responsible for seeking CEU qualification for your proposal if you do not acknowledge your
interest on this form. Additional information may be required – CEU qualification is not
guaranteed.)
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All presentation proposals must be received by email FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2015 COB to qualify
for review.
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Please type “ITS Proposal” in the subject line of your email submission.
PRESENTATION PROPOSAL INFORMATION:
Types of Presentations:
To help us develop an exciting and motivating program for the Symposium, we invite you to submit
ideas for presentations in support of the Symposium’s theme, "Solutions for Success." There are
several types of presentations you can propose, each with a different time allotment depending on
the depth of material you would like to incorporate (see paragraphs in the CFP for details). Pay
special attention to which types of sessions are eligible for CEU consideration. Also note which
questions are required for each type of session:
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Concurrent Sessions (1.25 hours)
o Eligible for CEUs
o Must answer ALL questions thoroughly to be considered for CEUs
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Core Tracks (3 or 6 hours)
o Eligible for CEUs
o Must answer ALL questions thoroughly to be considered for CEUs
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Poster Presentation
o NOT eligible for CEUs
o Must answer the following questions: 1, 2, 3, 12, 13, 16, 18
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Trail Talk (1 hour)
o NOT eligible for CEUs
o Must answer the following questions: 1, 2, 3, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18
1. PRESENTATION TYPE (please indicate which format your presentation will be held in):
 Concurrent Session (1.25 hour)
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Core Track
o 3-hour track
o 6-hour track
 Fieldwork (Tuesday afternoon)
Core Track Schedule - Provide an outline for how you foresee the total time being used. For
example two 3-hour modules with the first being presentation and discussion and the second
conducted in the field. If your proposal incorporates fieldwork (NOTE: only Core Tracks can
incorporate fieldwork and the fieldwork component must take place Tuesday, May 19 in the
afternoon session. See #15) - indicate what sort of setting would be desirable, whether tools,
material, transportation, etc. will be needed, and how participants will be organized and
supervised in the field. If you have contacted any Portland-area agencies to provide a setting for
or to collaborate in the fieldwork, provide details here:
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Poster Presentation
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Trail Talk
2. PRESENTATION TITLE (Make session sound fun …should be short and sweet, descriptive, exciting,
interesting, and accurate …be creative):
Title of presentation:
EXAMPLES:
Paths to Participation: Inspiring People to Action
Working Together Works: The Power of Advocacy
Selling the Good: The Power of Advocacy
Get Your Community Working With You: The Power of Advocacy
3. BRIEF PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION (A chance to talk attendees into coming to your session—this
paragraph will appear in the printed program and on the Symposium website and should give readers an
accurate picture of what the session will focus on. 150 words or less.):
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EXAMPLE:
Non-profits, government agencies, and organizations depending on the support of the community for
success, understand the importance of establishing and maintaining a positive relationship of trust. In
this presentation we’ll explore ways that staff, Board of Directors, stakeholders, and champions of your
organization can help you create a relationship with your community to share information, creating
stronger and more invested users that will ultimately encourage financial support and help move your
mission forward.
4. GENERAL TOPIC AREA (See “Preferred Topics” section of the CFP): (Under what general topic area(s)
do you think your proposal falls or, if none of those, why you think your topic nonetheless should be
included in the Symposium? Refer to list of topic areas provided in the CFP.):
5. PRESENTATION RELATION TO THEME (Describe how your proposed session will relate or contribute to
the Symposium Theme: “Solutions for Success.” Refer to the CFP.):
6. NEEDS IDENTIFICATION: (What is the Issue?):
EXAMPLE:
It has been reported at the national, regional, and state levels that park and recreation organizations are
struggling to gain buy-in from community members regarding the need and value that this industry
brings. By engaging in a process that fosters and educates key stakeholders in communities about the
benefits of parks and recreation, you create essential advocates. Those advocates can and do speak on
behalf of your organization and the value that is brought to a community with a thriving and successful
park and recreation agency.
7. PRESENTATION LEARNING OUTCOMES (measurable behavior or performance objectives):
Writing Learning Outcomes/Objectives: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
You must write three outcomes/objectives. To assist you in complying with Bloom’s Taxonomy of
Learning levels, please use the following words to identify what is expected of each learner. Participants
will:
Define
Repeat
Record
Describe
Explain
Express
Discuss
Give Examples
Outcome/Objective words to AVOID:
Know
Grasp
Understand
Name
Outline
Recall
Identify
List
Improve
Appreciate
Summarize
Recognize
Learn
Restate
Enhance
Participant will:
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EXAMPLE:
Participant will:
 Define the power of advocacy by volunteers and professionals to promote the work and mission
of your organization.
 Using proven models, the participants will discuss groups within your community that can
provide additional insights for decisions on programs, facilities, and user needs.
 Outline outreach tactics for members of the Board of Directors, staff, and invested community
groups.
8. LEARNER ASSESSMENT (Provide a brief but clear statement of how the participants will demonstrate
their attainment of the learning outcomes/objectives.):
Writing the learner assessment: This must be tied directly back to the learning outcomes/objectives.
Examples of assessment methods for the knowledge and comprehension levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy of
learning levels include questions, review, discussion, test, reports, written exercises, demonstration,
case study, solve problems, evaluate.
What method(s) will you use so that the participants can demonstrate their attainment of the learning
outcomes/objectives?
EXAMPLE:
Participants will be able to demonstrate their attainment of learning by evaluating different levels of
advocacy and individuals or groups to recruit. Through small group discussion participants will be
successful in identifying how to enlist the help of the community and empowering staff to engage with
stakeholders on various issues and the impact they can have through intentional involvement. Finally,
participants will be able to provide with oral reports, immediate drafts of initial action plans to create a
project of advocacy on behalf of their organization that can be implemented by various levels of staff.
9. PRESENTATION OUTLINE (Provide a detailed outline of what will be taught, specifically including the
outcomes. Outlines must have time allotments for each element. Times must total session time checked
below. YOU MUST LEAVE TIME AT THE END FOR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS – 10 or 15 minutes
depending on your topic and assessment technique.):
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EXAMPLE:
I.
Introduction of topic, presenter(s), session outcomes/objective, etc.
II.
Define Advocacy
a. Explore different levels and approaches of advocacy
b. Participants will explore their own experiences with advocacy
5 min
12 min
III. Identify Areas of Need
a. How having invested stakeholders help with difficult decisions
b. Group exercise – list as many different spheres of influence each individual,
organization and community has to enlist in the help with decision making
processes
c. Using a proven model, show the impact that stakeholders can have with
difficult choices agency’s might have to make in a struggling economy
20 min
IV. Outreach and Schedules
a. Identify different levels to engage staff, community and invested individuals
i. Low impact to high impact of getting others involved
ii. Outline goals
b. Outline a schedule that can help with the success of an advocacy project
13 min
V. Action Plan – small group discussion
15 min
VI. Recap of information – question/answers
10 min
10. INSTRUCTIONAL FORMAT (Mark all that apply – Room set-up is theater style):
PowerPoint
Lecture
Facilitated Roundtable
Panel Presentation
Handouts
Interactive Lecture
Hands-On
Off-Site Fieldwork/Tour
“How to”/demonstration
Other
11. INDICATE AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR PRESENTATION (American Trails provides a
Laptop, LCD Projector, and Screen in all rooms):
Please let us know if you have additional audio/visual requests, and we will strive to accommodate
them.
Other:
12. PRESENTER INFORMATION
Contact Information
(Needed for ALL session presenters. If you have multiple presenters then their contact information must
be noted below as well):
Name:
Job Title:
Organization:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Country:
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Work Phone:
Cell (helpful for onsite, but not required):
Fax:
Email Address:
Website (if applicable):
(repeat process for each additional speaker)
How many presenters will take part in your presentation (you must mark an option):
 Concurrent Session: Individual Presentation (single presenter)
 Concurrent Session: Panel Presentation (recommend 2 presenters on a panel, no more than 3)
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Core Track: Multiple Presentations (multiple presenters, indicate how many)
13. PRESENTER BIO/INTRODUCTION – Repeat process for each additional presenter
(In a paragraph of 150 words or less, please tell us about the presenters. It is important that it is
presented in narrative format, as this will be read to introduce the presenter at the beginning of the
session. Focus on information that is especially relevant to the topic, values, or target audience. NOTE:
Education (e.g., degrees and professional training that “qualifies” them to speak on topic); Occupation
(e.g., current position and previous work experience that supports their “expertise”), and Professional
Involvement (e.g. memberships, awards, service/projects)… Endeavor to be concise and interesting.):
EXAMPLE:
Since 2002, __________ has worked with multiple community organizations, agencies and programs, providing
information, training and consultation. Her work of positive relationship building supports both internal and
external customer relations which ultimately impacts the financial bottom line of any organization. For eight years,
______ served as an elected official as a member of the Board of Directors of a local park and recreation district in
________. During the time she served in that capacity, she helped to shape decisions and policies relevant to the
organization that enhanced relationships between the staff, Board of Directors, and community at large. Now,
serving as the citizen representative for the Parks and Recreation Council, ______ participates on the National
Forum that is encouraging state, regional, and local organizations to recognize and strengthen their existing
workforce and the communities they serve.
14. ADULT EDUCATION/TEACHING EXPERIENCE – Repeat process for each additional presenter (list
conference presentations, university/college quest lectures, educational background, etc.):
EXAMPLE:
___________ has spoken at numerous conferences, including the 2008 and 2013 TRAPS conferences, NRPA 20102013 and NRPA Regional Park and Recreation-- in addition to dozens of state parks and recreation conferences and
workshops throughout the United States. ______ has also spoken at conferences for the _________________ and
the _____________________. ___________ also provides training to adults and youth surrounding the issue of
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suicide prevention and intervention and is an _________Certified Trainer and _________ Master Trainer. She has
her B.A. in Outdoor Recreation and a Minor in Psychology and is a member of the __________ Foundation Board
of Directors. ________ consistently receives evaluation scores of excellent on her presentations.
Has this speaker presented this topic?
When:
Where:
Yes
No
15. CONCURRENT SESSIONS, CORE TRACKS, AND TRAIL TALK TIME SLOTS (PLEASE put an X in the
appropriate box for the time that MAY NOT work for you - we will do our best to accommodate this
request).
CONCURRENT SESSIONS (1.25 hours)
Monday, May 18:
8:15 – 9:30 a.m.
10:00 – 11:15 a.m.
1:45 – 3:00 p.m.
3:30 – 4:45 p.m.
Tuesday, May 19:
9:00 – 10:15 a.m.
10:45 – Noon
Wednesday, May 20:
8:30 – 9:45 a.m.
10:15 – 11:30 a.m.
CORE TRACKS (3 or 6 hours)
Monday, May 18:
8:15 – 11:15 a.m.
1:45 – 4:45 p.m.
Tuesday, May 19:
9:00 a.m. – Noon
1:00 – 5:00 p.m. (If Core Track has a fieldwork component it must be conducted during
this time slot – no exceptions. It is a four hour period due to the travel time.)
Wednesday, May 20:
8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
TRAIL TALK (1 hour before Concurrent and Core Track Sessions start) (coffee and pastries with an
expert)
Monday, May 18:
7:00 – 8:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 19:
7:45 – 8:45 a.m.
Wednesday, May 20:
7:15 – 8:15 a.m.
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16. SUBMITTED BY (can be same as presenter listed above):
Name:
Job Title:
Organization:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Country:
Work Phone:
Cell (helpful for onsite, but not required):
Fax:
Email Address:
Website (if applicable):
Acceptance letters will be sent to the submitter.
17. WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR PRESENTATION TO QUALIFY FOR CEUS? (The Program Committee is not
responsible for seeking CEU qualification for your proposal if you do not notify your interest on this
form. Additional information on your proposal may be necessary – CEU qualification is not guaranteed).
YES:
NO:
18. AUDIO or VIDEO TAPED - Tell us if you object to your presentation being audio- or video-taped. We
are considering the possibility of taping sessions for promotion of future Symposiums and for possible
sale to those that could not attend the Symposium. Please state in your proposal if you object to having
your session taped. Your submission grants American Trails’ permission to record your presentation
unless you specifically state, “I object to having my session taped."
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In order to expedite the presentation review process, we require that all proposals be submitted
electronically. Save the document in Microsoft Word format only. Applicants are welcome to submit up
to three attachments (documents, photos, website links, brochures, publications, videos, PowerPoints,
etc.) that help to further describe or clarify the topic/presentation. Attachments also should be in
electronic format. If for any reason electronic submission of your proposal and/or attachments is not
possible, please contact the email below for instructions.
Please send your proposal and any electronic attachments in the same email to:
its2015program@gmail.com
Please type “ITS Proposal” in the subject line.
For any other questions regarding the program or submitting proposals, please contact the email
provided at the top of the form.
Deadline for Submitting Proposals: January 9, 2015
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NO SESSION CAN BE APPROVED FOR THE CEU PROCESS WITHOUT THE FOLLOWING…
HAVE YOU INCLUDED?
* Proposal Form … all information/sections completed… be sure you identified need(s)… email as Word
document
* Presenter BIO/Introductory paragraph… you may also include resume or vita
* Outline of Session with amount of time allotted to sub-topics
For additional information about:
 American Trails: www.americantrails.org
 2015 American Trails International Trails Symposium: www.americantrails.org/2015
 Call for Presentations: http://americantrails.org/ee/index.php/symposium/2015-call
 Theme ~ “Solutions for Success”: http://americantrails.org/ee/index.php/symposium/2015theme
 Host Hotels: http://americantrails.org/ee/index.php/symposium/2015-hotels
 Portland Area Trails: The Intertwine Alliance: http://www.theintertwine.org/
 Symposium Major Partners and Sponsors:
http://americantrails.org/ee/index.php/symposium/2015-sponsors
 Learn about Past Symposiums: http://americantrails.org/ee/index.php/symposium
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