New Mexico Rural Water Association

Conference Instructors

NMRWA is accepting applications for professionals interested in presenting at our 2009 Annual Conference (April 6-10). We are asking potential presenters to fill out the information below. Please provide the most accurate information possible. The NMRWA conference committee will review the application and verify that the presentation fits both the conference objectives and the NMRWA mission. The conference committee will then contact presenters with an invitation to present. Presenters will then be required to send NMRWA a full presentation abstract, biography and presentation needs in a timely manner. Exhibitor Demonstration Class titles and descriptions will be solicited directly from exhibitors. Presenters are an integral part of making the NMRWA annual conference a success. Thank you for your interest!

Presenters receive complementary registration to the Conference.

Also be sure to see the additional information below the form.

Application deadline is October 1, 2008.

Conference Presentation Application Form

Presentation Information

Presentation Title (required)

Presentation Description (required; 100 words maximum)

Presentation Track (required)

Presentation Length (required)

Primary Presenter Information

Name (required)

Title

Company / Organization

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Work Phone (required)

Cell Phone

Email (required)

Presenter Biography (required; 100 words maximum)

Co-Presenter Information (If Applicable)

Name

Title

Company / Organization

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Work Phone

Cell Phone

Email

Comments / Questions

General Guidelines

The New Mexico Rural Water Association Annual Conference is the premier training forum for water and wastewater industry operators, managers and decision makers in the State. The Association invites professional presentations on all suitable topics related to the industry. Class descriptions, instructor biographies and contact information will be printed in the Conference Program. Eligible classes will be assigned New Mexico Operator Certification Credits. Most classes are scheduled for 90 minutes, however the Conference schedule may accommodate classes of varying length. Instructors should be prepared to begin their class on time and fill the entire block allotted. Questions from the attendees are encouraged, and typically fill at least 15 minutes of time. Instructors receive a free conference registration for all classes and the Technology Exhibit Hall, plus a free ticket to all meal events. NMRWA reserves the right to accept or reject any proposed class or instructor. Please submit completed applications by October 1, 2008.

Class Title

The title for your presentation should be a concise, straightforward description of the primary content of the class. Avoid long or complex class titles.

Class Description

The class description will be printed in the conference program, and should give attendees an overview of the major topics of your class. Descriptions should be between 75 - 100 words. Longer descriptions may be submitted, but will be edited due to space constraints. Electronic submissions are preferred, please use the form above to submit your class description.

Handouts / Materials

If you choose to provide materials, you should plan to make 35 - 50 copies. Conference attendees are free to select the classes they wish, so classes may have more or less people in attendance. If you have more participants than materials, you may pass around a sign-up sheet and NMRWA will mail copies of your materials after the conference.

NMRWA will make PowerPoint presentations and handouts available after the Conference on this website. Please ensure that we have electronic copies of your presentation and handouts.

Class Procedure

Your classroom will be set up according to the audiovisual requirements you indicate on the Instructor Information Form. All classrooms have a projection screen and a wired clip-on microphone. You may elect not to use the microphone, but unless you have a very strong speaking voice, conference participants will prefer that you use the sound system. Your presentation will be introduced by a conference host. This person will also pass around a class sign-in sheet, and evaluation forms. Your class will also have a moderator who will identify themselves to you before your class begins. If you have any needs or concerns, your moderator will help you. If your class has operator certification credits, the moderator will stamp attendee certification cards at the end of the class. Please remind participants to fill out evaluation forms. Any questions or requests regarding certification credits should be referred to the moderator.