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Reprinted from the Fall 2009 issue of Byline:
The Chicago eLearning & Technology Showcase has been a great success in its first two years for STC Chicago and our co-sponsors, the Chicago International Society for Performance Improvement (CISPI) and the Chicago Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development (CCASTD).
In order to continue that success in its third year (2010), the Showcase needs volunteers in the following areas. Please contact info@chicagoelearningshowcase.com for details.
1. Showcase coordinator
* coordinates all activities below; could be viewed as an executive director
* 2-4 hours a week, January to March
* 4-6 hours a week, April to June
* 8 hours a week, July
* 10 hours a week, August
* could warrant a paid position
2. Business planner and financials
* initial business plan, pay bills, financial summary
* participate in selection of new registration and tracking system
* 40 hours
* 25% January and February, 75% August 10-31
3. Catering
* locate and negotiate with caterer, supervise delivery
* 40 hours, July 15 to August 20
4. Registration
* select new online registration system
* open registration site June 15 to Aug 20
* create and manage online site, staff and manage day of event
* 40-60 hours, June 1 to August 20
5. Editor and layout
* edit proposals, bios, website, program, communications
* 40-60 hours, June 1 to Aug15
6. Speaker acquisition
* recruit keynote speakers and select session speakers; collect bio, content, handouts, speaker evaluations
* 120 hours
* 10% January and February, 20% March and April, 50% May and June, 20% July
7. Facilities
* rooms and technology, coordinate with site host
* 40 hours, 10% Jan and 90% July and August
8. Marketing and Communications
* marketing strategy, eblasts, and website
* 80 hours
* 10% Feb, 20% May, 40% June, 30% July and August
9. Networking and social media
* mixing before, during and after the event; blogging, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, LinkedIn
* 40 hours, June to September
10. Sponsor acquisition
* acquiring sponsors for the event
* need representation from each host organization
* as needed, March to August Note: Please read the full article for details about opportunities to help continue the success of the Chicago eLearning & Technology Showcase.
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