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MLA 2008 Annual Conference:

Freedom to Soar...With Books and More
October 1-3, 2008, Millennium Hotel, St. Louis, MO 63101

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION REQUIRED BY FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2008
Questions may be directed to Recorder Frances Piesbergen at sfrpies@umsl.edu or via phone at 314.516.5084.
 
PROPOSED PROGRAM INFORMATION

 Session Title:  Sponsoring Unit:  Unit Contact:
 Contact E-mail:
 Presentation Description:  Target Audience:  Presenter:
 Presenter Address:
 Presenter Telephone/Fax:
 Presenter E-Mail:

PROGRAM SCHEDULE
No-conflict times have been reserved for Wednesday, 4:30-6:45 pm; Thursday, 10:15-11:00 am; and 3:45-4:30 pm.
Enter Your Preferred Day & Time Below:

 Session Type:  Morning: (8:15-9:00, 9:15-10:00, 10:15-11:00, 11:15-12:00):  Afternoon: (1:45-2:30, 2:45-3:30, 3:45-4:30):  Evening: (5:00-7:00; 7:00-9:00, 9:00-10:30):
Pre-Conference, Tuesday
Pre-Conference, Wednesday
Wednesday Breakout
Thursday Breakout
Friday Breakout
Other (tour, reception, etc.)


SPEAKER REFERENCES
Please list any previous speaking engagements that your speaker has had and two references the committee may call. Also, if the speaker was recommended to you by someone, please include that information.

 Reference One:  Phone:  E-Mail:
 Reference Two:    
 Recommending Contact:    

SPEAKER'S EXPENSES
(Estimated)
 
 Honorarium*:  Travel**:  Meals***:  Lodging Night(s):
*Statewide Reputation-Up to $200; Regional Reputation-Up to $500, Nationally Known-$1000 and Up. No honorarium will be paid to MLA members.
**Mileage reimbursement rate is 44.5 cents per mile or economy rental rates, whichever is less. Airfare is reimbursed at economy rates only.
***Please note the maximum reimbursement per meal: Breakfast $10, Lunch $15, Dinner $25. Meal event presenters will be provided with meal tickets. Please be sure to include information regarding any additional meal events you expect your presenter to attend.

EQUIPMENT REQUESTS
Please place a checkmark in the box to the right of required items.
 
 Request:  Will Bring Own:
 Laptop*  Laptop
 Data Projector**  Data Projector
 Overhead Projector  Overhead Projector
 Slide Projector  Slide Projector
 VCR  VCR
 Internet Access***    
* All presentations must also be supplied on disk or electronically via email.
** Microsoft Word and PowerPoint 97-2003 files are the required version.
***Programs requiring Internet access must have a back-up for off-line display.

ROOM SETUP
Please note any of the standard room setup items your session requires: podium, projection screen, head table, easel/pen, and microphone.
 

 
Authorized forms must include the 2008 conference planner's password:
 
Please retain a copy of this request for your files.