Dear
Presenters:
We are delighted that you will be giving a
workshop presentation at ACR’s Eighth Annual
Conference, September 24 – 27, 2008 in Austin,
Texas.
Also attached is the ACR speaker form,
please complete and return to ACR. All workshop
rooms have a standard microphone, podium,
flipchart, and markers. If you need special
arrangements (such as an extra table, extra
microphones for panelists or extra flip charts)
please include this in your AV equipment
request. LCD projectors must be specifically
requested. ACR does not supply computers; you
must provide your own computer if you wish to
use power point in your presentation.
ACR contracts with an audio-visual company to
provide overhead and LCD projectors only for
those presenters who request them in advance.
The rental of this equipment is very expensive,
and ACR orders in advance to keep costs down.
We may not be able to fill requests that are not
listed on the speakers form. If we are unable
to accommodate your last-minute request for AV
equipment, renting a projector from the
convention center, at your own expense, will be
your only option.
We need a signed speaker release form from the
organizer of each session. Please check with
other presenters in your session before signing
this document.
Conference attendees will receive a CD-Rom
containing presenter materials. If you would
like your session materials included, please
submit them as soon as possible, but no later
than August 7, 2008.
Specifications for materials are as follows:
·
Must be submitted no later than August 7, 2008.
·
In Microsoft Word or PowerPoint handout format.
·
Page limit of 18 single-sided pages for
90-minute workshops.
Please Note:
·
ACR cannot reproduce session handouts beyond
those described above.
·
Presenters may distribute additional materials
during their sessions. The copying and
distribution of these materials is the
responsibility of the presenters. There is a
business center in the Hilton and copying
businesses located close to the hotel. ACR does
not reimburse conference workshop presenters for
copying or any other expenses.
·
To receive the necessary registration materials
and a conference badge, all presenters must
complete and send in a registration form. A
printable registration form is online at
http://acrnet.org/conferences/ac08/Registration.htm
Presenters who do not plan to attend any
sessions or events other than the ones they are
presenting still must register and should check
the box on the registration form that says, “I
plan to attend as a speaker only” (No fee).
Registration forms for attending as speaker
only, must be sent by fax or email, it cannot be
done online.
·
Presenters are encouraged to register for the
conference at the discounted presenter rate of
$325.00 for ACR members and $425.00 for
non-members. If you are not an ACR member, we
invite you to join ACR now and register for the
conference at the discounted member rate!
·
Presenters wishing to offer books, tapes,
videos, etc. for sale may purchase space in the
Exhibit area or sign up for a free hour in the
author’s corner. Presenters may not sell
anything in the conference facilities during
workshop or plenary sessions.
·
To book your hotel reservation at the ACR
discounted rate click on the following link
Hilton Reservations
Most of our communication will be done by
e-mail, so please make sure that we have your
current e-mail address. Please e-mail
conferences@ACRnet.org or call David Solin
at 202-464-9700, ext 228, if you have any
questions or need more information.
Thank you again for being part of the conference
program. We look forward to your session in
Austin
Sincerely,
Rachel Barbour
Art C. Benson
Jetta A. Todaro
2008 ACR Program Committee Co-Chairs
