2009 Líderes Summit Call for Workshops

NCLR 2009 Líderes Summit Call for Workshop Presentations for NCLR Affiliates, Government, Corporations, and Nonprofits

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The Líderes Initiative of the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) invites proposal submissions for youth-focused workshops at the upcoming Líderes Summit, a component of the NCLR Annual Conference. The Summit will be held in Chicago, Illinois on July 24–28, 2009.

Annual Líderes Summit The NCLR Líderes Summit is an exciting and challenging leadership experience for young people. A component of the NCLR Annual Conference, the Summit brings together more than 450 students, activists, and young Latino leaders from throughout the country. The program is open to all young people ages 14–25, but its activities are geared to meet the needs and interests of young Latinos in the U.S. Participants develop leadership and teamwork skills, share their experiences, explore ideas for community involvement and empowerment, and discuss issues that affect the Latino community. Summit participants build networking and mentorship skills and participate in other NCLR Annual Conference events, which are attended by more than 25,000 people. For more information about the Líderes Summit and/or NCLR Annual Conference visit http://lideres.nclr.org.

About Summit Workshops

An important component of the Summit is the program of educational workshops conducted during the first two days of the Annual Conference. Líderes workshops fall into the following tracks: Education, Health, Leadership Development, Career Planning, Financial Planning, Advocacy, Cultural Appreciation, and Media and the Arts.

Presenter Benefits

Connect with the Líderes network. Position yourself as a field expert. Tell your story and inspire youth. Network with other community leaders, field

experts, and sponsors. Gather support for your program or cause. Presenting groups also receive two adult Líderes

Summit registrations OR three youth registrations OR one adult and one youth registration.

Presenting groups are responsible for covering costs of lodging, meals, transportation, and additional A/V needs (please see Application for A/V details).

Workshop Requirements

All workshops must: Address a topic that is pertinent to youth Be one hour in length Be presented by youth (or youth in

conjunction with adults)

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Have an interactive format that includes audience participation/discussion

Successful sessions will:

Be fun, engaging, and informative Contain clearly stated, practical learning

objectives Provide reference materials or other handouts to

participants Specify a target audience (high school students,

college students, or both)

Our Audience

The Líderes Summit audience consists of high school and college-age youth; community organizers; leaders of community-based organizations; volunteers, mentors, and staff of nonprofit organizations; program officers from foundations; corporate representatives in community relations and social responsibility areas; and government program directors focused on improving Hispanic leadership.

Who Should Submit Proposals?

High school and college students; community leaders; higher education faculty; and mentors and staff representing corporate, nonprofit, and federal organizations are encouraged to submit proposals.

Preferred Workshop Topics

NCLR encourages Summit workshops to follow one or more of the following tracks. When submitting a workshop, identify your track on the application form.

Leadership DevelopmentWorkshops in this track cover programs and strategies that strengthen the leadership qualities of youth and teach them how to be better advocates for their communities. Workshops in this track also feature best practices in youth development, community engagement, and volunteerism.

EducationWorkshops in this track offer strategies that can improve the academic achievement of Latino students. Topics include information on college admission, preparation for

college, and academic time management. Also covered are tips for paying for college and advice on achieving academic success.

HealthWorkshops in this track feature information on the prevention of diseases such as obesity, diabetes, drug addictions, and HIV and other STDs and raise awareness of their effect on the Latino community. This track also covers issues such as mental health and the examination of traditional gender roles and how they affect personal growth and achievement.

Advocacy and PolicyWorkshops in this track allow students to hear from leaders influencing and shaping the public policy decisions that have an impact on Hispanics, particularly on Hispanic youth. Workshops feature legislative and policy briefings, present successful advocacy strategies, and introduce innovative tools that can refine youth leadership in the field of advocacy.

Career PlanningThese workshops cover programs to strengthen the employment and career prospects of Latino youth, featuring best practices in youth workforce preparation and offering valuable information about preparing for a successful professional career. Often these sessions include résumé-writing and review, tips on effective writing skills, an overview of how to effectively finance for the future, and advice on networking.

Financial PlanningWorkshops in this area provide sound financial advice for students. Bearing in mind the unique challenges that young Latinos face in financing their education, workshops in this track help students plan wisely so they can achieve their long-term objectives.

Cultural AppreciationThis newly created track was added to provide a space for groups and programs that highlight the cultural, literary, musical, artistic, economic, and professional contributions of Latinos to the U.S. Sessions in this track creatively inform students about the diverse facets of the Latino community and foster a sense of cultural pride in our students. Groups are encouraged to explore topics such as multiculturalism, generational differences, the immigrant experience, and growing up with a bicultural identity.


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Media and the Arts The objective of workshops in this track is to teach students how to use arts and the media to advance their campaigns for social justice. The possibilities for this track are very diverse; this area can cover topics ranging from media literacy, online advocacy campaigns, increasing Latino participation in the mainstream media to using art to organize in the community and spread a socially conscious message. Costs and Fees

There is no fee for workshops presented by Líderes Network member groups.* Proposals submitted by corporations (for-profit entities), government agencies, and nonprofit organizations outside the Líderes Network will be assessed a workshop fee of $8,000 if selected. Corporations submitting proposals must contact Viviana Costa at [email protected] and Berenice Bonilla at [email protected]. A signed workshop application submitted by a corporation (or non-Líderes Network nonprofit) serves as a contract, and payment for will be requested by invoice shortly following acceptance.

Instructions for Submission

Deadline for Submission: February 16, 2009Notification of Acceptance: April 1, 2009Submit complete proposal via email to: [email protected] with copy to [email protected];OR fax to: Líderes Summit WORKSHOPS at (202) 776-1796;OR mail (postmarked by February 13, 2009) to: NCLR, Attn: Líderes Summit WORKSHOPS, 1126 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036

If you have any questions, contact Berenice Bonilla at (202) 785-1670 or via email at [email protected].

Regardless of preferred submission method, all applicants are required to email [email protected] to notify of application submission. NCLR is not required to review submissions in absence of this notification email.

If you would like to download the workshop application form, please visit http://lideres.nclr.org/

Additional Information for Presenters

Selected presenters will conduct workshops at the Líderes Summit on Friday, July 23 or Saturday, July 24. Each workshop will be attended by 50–75 youth.

Once selected, presenters must provide the following information to Líderes: date of arrival, names of final presenters, onsite contact information, and payment method for additional A/V requirements for workshop (if applicable).

Presenters may request a preference for presentation days (Friday or Saturday) as well as session (morning or afternoon), but Líderes cannot guarantee that this request will be met.

Workshop presenters will receive up to three (3) complimentary full Líderes Summit registrations for youth OR up to two (2) adult registrations, OR one (1) youth registration and one (1) adult registration.

Presenters are responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses and for registration fees for any additional presenters.

Líderes recommends six as the maximum number of presenters per workshop.

Preference will be given to proposals from NCLR Affiliate organizations and groups that will attend the entire Líderes Summit. Multiple workshop proposals may be submitted.

** Líderes Network members include community-based organizations that serve Latino youth and Latino campus-based student organizations. Contact [email protected] for more information on joining the Líderes Network.


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Líderes reserves the right to amend workshop titles and descriptions for the Summit Program Book.

ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE EMAILED, FAXED, OR POSTMARKED BY

FEBRUARY 16, 2009. An email notifying Líderes about the workshop submission is required: [email protected] with copy to [email protected].

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Workshop Proposal Form

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY. THIS APPLICATION CONSISTS OF FOUR PAGES.Submit proposals via email to [email protected] or fax to Líderes Summit WORKSHOPS at (202) 776-1796.

Name: Title:

Organization/Agency: School (if applicable):

Address: __________________________________________

City: State: Zip:

Daytime Phone: Evening Phone (if different):

Email Address:

Workshop Name:

Please list three resources that students can refer to prior to your workshop to help them maximize their learning:

1)___________________________ 2)_____________________________ 3)_____________________________

Workshop Track (PLEASE CHECK OR CIRCLE):

Leadership Development Education Health Advocacy and Policy Career Planning

Cultural Appreciation Financial Planning Media and the Arts Other:

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

Attach a short but detailed description of your workshop (one paragraph, 100 words maximum). The description should include the workshop’s title (titles should be creative and appealing to youth).

The following format is required:

1) Workshop headinga) Name of Workshop


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b) Name of Organization/Company (as you want it to appear in the Líderes Program Book)c) Names and titles of presenters in alphabetical order

2) Three sentences describing:a) The goal of the workshop b) The method used to carry out the workshop c) Why this workshop is relevant to Latino youth

3) Three bullets explaining what the students will learn or gain from the workshop.

Questionnaire

1. Have you participated in the Líderes Summit before?

Yes No

If yes, list what year(s) and in what capacity (e.g., participant, workshop presenter, Latino Expo USA attendee, other).

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2. Is your group an existing member of the Líderes Network?

Yes No

3. Is your organization an NCLR Affiliate member?

Yes No

4. What is the main goal and message of your proposed workshop?

5. What are the workshops’ learning objectives?

6. How do you believe the workshop will benefit Líderes Summit participants?

7. How will the workshop’s information be communicated to the audience? (PowerPoint, handouts, etc.)

8. At the end of the session, what will participants walk away with (new skills, resources, information, tools to engage in issues presented, etc.)?


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9. Have you conducted the proposed workshop before?

Yes No

If yes, how many times, where, and for what type of audience? Check Target Audience.

High school students College students Both

Workshop Submission Checklist

Submission form (completed and LEGIBLY printed) Workshop description Response to workshop questionnaire Short presenter bios, with brief description of public-speaking experience and expertise in the proposed

topic Drafts of materials that will be used or distributed at the workshop session List of student resources

Please note that submission of a workshop proposal does not guarantee workshop acceptance.

Presenters

What are the presenters’ planned arrival and departure dates? _________________________________

Will all presenters stay for the entire NCLR Líderes Summit (through July 28)? Yes No

Presenter names (please specify whether youth (14–25) or adults, and list ages for youth)

1. 2:

3. 4:

5. 6:

Note: There is no official limit to the number of presenters, but Líderes recommends a maximum of six presenters per workshop. A maximum of three youth will receive complimentary Summit registrations (see page 3).

AV RequestsIf your workshop submission is accepted, you will receive the following:

1. Workshop meeting space for one hour (maximum time allowed)2. Initial room setup at full audience capacity consisting of one head table and a table for materials,

four chairs, water for head table, and standard workshop signage3. Standard audiovisual package that consists of:


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a) one lectern b) two table-top microphones c) one standing microphone d) one LCD projector on a skirted cart (does not include laptop computer) e) one screen

4. Workshop inclusion in all Conference promotion efforts, including online and printed materials5. Workshop description posted on the NCLR website, in the Program Book, and in the Pocket Agenda

Any resets, changes, or additions to workshop space made less than one month from the Summit will incur additional charges. Miscellaneous charges may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Internet access Room resets Room reset labor Additional table for materials Riser for head table Pipe and drape for banners or hanging of other promotional signs Promotional flyer for a specific session Additional audiovisual that does not fall under the standard package Audiovisual labor Food and beverage

The individual or group occupying the space and designated as the main contact is responsible for payment of audiovisual, food and beverage, and all incidental expenses that occur onsite during the workshop.

Please outline all audiovisual equipment you may need below. Note that equipment requests outside of those outlined above will be at presenter’s own expense. Payment for these will be required two weeks before the Summit. All rooms will be in “lecture/theatre” setup. Different setup may be requested but is not guaranteed. Additional A/V:

1. _________________________________ 2.__________________________

END OF APPLICATION. THANK YOU!


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2009 Líderes Summit Call for Workshops