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Scholar Obligations |
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As a reminder, there are time
limitations and sacrifices that you must be prepared to make as a
work scholar. Please read the following information and
responsibilities carefully and note that you must be
present beginning on Saturday, December 2nd, at 4 PM
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Conference Team: |
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As a member of this
team, you play a vital role in assisting our staff to ensure the
conference runs smoothly. Because you will be monitoring sessions, you
also have a unique opportunity to meet and work with speakers and
participants alike. As part of the Conference team, you will not be
able to select the sessions of your choice. However, you will have all
of your conference breaks free to network, etc. To be fair to everyone,
sessions will be assigned based upon choices you submit later in the
process. We estimate that out of 6 concurrent sessions, you will be
able to participate in at least 3 workshops of your choice. Every
attempt is made to allow you to monitor your first choice pre/post
workshop but no promises will be made. Each person on the conference
team will share in the following responsibilities: |
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As a monitor,
you will be responsible for distributing and collecting evaluation forms
at the beginning and end of each session. You will assist the speaker
with lighting, time deadlines, etc., and immediately inform our staff of
any problems (i.e. audio/visual or medical.) In this capacity, we will
rely on you to be timely. |
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You will monitor at least one pre and one post-conference workshop, 5 of the 6
concurrent sessions and half of the keynote sessions. |
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Continental Breakfasts: (only on Thursday, Friday and Saturday) |
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The Conference
Networking Breakfasts are scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning and are divided into specific groups such as practice, specialty
and geographic region. During this time you will be in charge of some
aspect of the breakfast such as helping guide participants to their
specific group, watching for long lines, etc. |
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Lunchtime Series: (only on Thursday and Friday) |
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The Conference
Lunchtime Series are scheduled for Thursday and Friday. These lunches are divided into topics such as How to Get
Published and Personal Coaching. During this time you will
be in charge of helping guide participants to the correct location and
monitoring the rooms. |
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MANDATORY BREAKFAST MEETINGS |
ALL Conference Team Work Scholars are
required to meet for breakfast meetings on Thursday, Friday and Saturday
mornings as early as 6:00 a.m. During this time, we will provide you
with a continental breakfast as we plan the activities and give
instructions. It is imperative that everyone be on time! Because we are
working as a team, we must be able to count on you.
Each member of the team must plan to arrive ready to work. As a
reminder, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, breakfast will be provided.
However, on all other days, please have your breakfast prior to coming
to work so we can get right to business. We realize these may be early
mornings for some; however, it is necessary if the conference is
expected to run smoothly. Conference participants begin arriving early
for breakfast and generally have questions or requests that need to be
addressed immediately. Your anticipated cooperation is appreciated! |
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Bookstore Team: |
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Our Conference
Bookstore is a favorite among participants and we expect the excitement
to continue! As part of the Bookstore Team, you will work hand-in-hand
with our staff to ensure the store runs efficiently throughout the
event. Though you will not have your conference breaks free, you will
be able to attend the full conference and the sessions of your choice. This
team will share the following responsibilities: |
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Assist in sales
at the Conference Bookstore (i.e. helping with customer service, sales,
inventory, restocking, and author signings.) The bookstore is open from
7 a.m. until approximately 10:00 p.m. The hours for team members will
vary based on the amount of coverage needed. We will have NICABM staff
support in the Bookstore at all times. |
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The Bookstore
Team will help pack up at the end of the conference. You will be needed
until approximately 11 p.m. on Saturday, December 9th. |
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Audio Store Team: |
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As a member of
the Audio Store Team, you will be assisting the Audio Store
Staff with all aspects of operations including,
set up, inventory, sales and pack up. Please note that the
Audio Store provides participants with recordings within hours of the
end of a workshop. You will be working prior to the start of the
daily workshops, at each break on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, at the
lunch break (your lunch will stagger with other work scholars,) and following the conclusion of the daily workshops. Friday evening
you may have to work until 8:00 p.m. At no time will a work scholar
on this team be required to record a session. NICABM will be hiring
a professional recording team to handle that aspect of the conference.
During the orientation meeting, we will provide ample time to answer any
questions you may have as well as to give you detailed instructions and
training. You will be working during the conference breaks; however,
you will be able to attend the full conference and the sessions of your
choice. |
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Registration
Team: |
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Registering the
participants is a very important task because it is the participant's
first contact with us at the conference. We would like their experience
to be positive and informative; we will rely on you to make this
possible. As a member of the Registration Team, you will assist the
Registration Manager. You will register participants as they arrive and
answer any initial questions they might have. The Registration Desk is
also a Help Desk to provide assistance to participants throughout the
week. During the orientation meeting, we will provide ample time to
answer any questions you may have as well as to give you detailed
instructions and training. You should anticipate working during the
conference breaks and may be asked to work longer hours during peak
registration times. However, you will be
able to attend the full conference and the sessions of your choice. |
