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2010 NCLR LÍDERES SUMMIT CALL FOR WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONSfor NCLR Affiliates, Government, Corporations, and Nonprofits

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Líderes Initiative invites workshop proposal submissions for the youth-tailored NCLR Líderes Summit at the 2010 NCLR Annual Conference. The Summit will be held in San Antonio, Texas, July 9 —13, 2010.

ANNUAL LÍDERES SUMMIT

The NCLR Líderes Summit offers an exciting and challenging leadership experience for young people. A component of the NCLR Annual Conference, the Summit brings together more than 450 students, social activists, and young professionals from throughout the country. The program is open to all young people ages 14–25, and 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 and Expo events, which are attended by more than 25,000 people. For more information about the Líderes Summit and the 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 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

Enhance your curriculum

Position yourself as an expert in your field

Tell your story and inspire youth

Network with other community leaders, field

experts, and sponsors

Gather support for your program or cause Workshop presenters (corporate, Líderes

Network members, and nonprofit) will receive up to two youth Líderes Summit registrations OR one adult registration.

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

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WORKSHOP REQUIREMENTS

All workshops must:

Address a topic that is pertinent to youth

Be one hour (maximum) in length

Be presented by youth (or youth in conjunction

with adults)

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

Be tailored to 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; higher education faculty; youth program directors; community leaders 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 listed below. When submitting a workshop, identify your track on the application form.

Leadership Development

Workshops 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.

Education

Workshops in this track offer strategies that can improve the academic achievement of Latino students. Topics include information on college preparation and admission, and academic time management. Also covered are tips for paying for college and advice on achieving academic success.

Health

Workshops in this track feature information on the prevention of obesity, diabetes, drug addictions, HIV/AIDS, and sexually transmitted diseases and raise awareness about their effect on the Latino community. This track also covers issues such as mental health, sexual identity, and the examination of traditional gender roles and how they affect personal growth and achievement.

Advocacy and Policy

Workshops 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.

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Career Planning

These workshops cover programs that can 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 career advancement, and advice on networking.

Financial Planning

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

Cultural Appreciation

This 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.

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, and increasing Latino participation in the mainstream media to using art to organize in the community and spread a socially conscious message.

COSTS AND FEES

Please email bbonilla@nclr.org to verify your Líderes Network status.

Líderes Network Groups

There is no fee for workshops presented by Líderes Network member groups (student member groups and nonprofits within the Líderes network).

Corporations

Proposals submitted by corporations (for-profit entities), will be assessed a workshop fee of $8,000 if selected, and will be listed as Workshop Sponsors in the Líderes Program Book. Government Agencies, and Non-Líderes Network Nonprofits

Proposals submitted by government agencies and nonprofit organizations outside the Líderes Network will be assessed a workshop fee of $8,000 if selected, and will be listed as Workshop Sponsors in the Líderes Program Book.

NOTE: A signed workshop application submitted by a corporation, government agency, or non-Líderes Network nonprofit serves as a contract, and payment will be requested by invoice, shortly following acceptance, by NCLR’s Sponsorships Team.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSIONApplication: To download the workshop application form, please visit http://lideres.nclr.org.

Deadline for Submission: February 12, 2010

Notification of Acceptance: April 2, 2010

Submit complete proposal via email to: bbonilla@nclr.org with copy to leadership@nclr.org

Please ensure that your application is complete at time of submission. This includes a preliminary copy of your PowerPoint presentation and guiding materials, list of student resources, and copies of materials that will be distributed during your workshop.

If you have any questions, contact Berenice Bonilla at (202) 785-1670 or via email at bbonilla@nclr.org.

All applicants are required to email bbonilla@nclr.org to notify of application submission. NCLR is not required to review submissions in absence of this notification email.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR PRESENTERS

Selected presenters will conduct workshops at the Líderes Summit on Friday, July 9 or Saturday, July 10. Each workshop will be attended by 50–75 youth.

Once selected, presenters must provide the following information to Líderes: date of arrival, names of presenters, on-site contact information, and payment method for additional A/V equipment 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. Please submit your request with your application.

Workshop presenters will receive up to two (2) complimentary Líderes Summit full registrations for youth OR 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.

Preference will also be given to proposals from NCLR Affiliates and groups that participate in year-round Líderes activities, or have actively participated in previous Summits.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Applications will be reviewed by the Líderes Program Lead and by the Líderes Commitee, according to the following criteria:

Relevance of topic to Líderes program

Creativity of session presentation

Ability to promote the Líderes Initiative in presenters’ own communities

Previous involvement in Líderes activities

Alignment of topic to other Summit activities

Judges will only review complete applications. We encourage groups to submit a comprehensive and creative packet.

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

ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE EMAILED. An email notifying Líderes about the workshop submission is required: bbonilla@nclr.org with copy to leadership@nclr.org.

Note: To achieve a diverse workshop lineup and ensure that all workshop tracks are covered, judges will limit the number of workshops represented in each track, and from each geographic location.

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I. APPLICANT QUESTIONNAIRE

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY. THIS APPLICATION CONSISTS OF FOUR PAGES.Submit proposals to bbonilla@nclr.org and copy to leadership@nclr.org.

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 (books, articles, magazines, blogs, videos, and other media) that students can refer to prior to your workshop to help them maximize their learning:

1) 2) 3)

Workshop Track (PLEASE CIRCLE): Leadership Development Cultural Appreciation Education Financial Planning Health Media and the Arts Advocacy and Policy Other: Career Planning

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).________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Is your group an existing member of the Líderes Network? (Students groups must join the Líderes Network prior to applying at http://lideres.nclr.org)

Yes No

3. Is your organization an NCLR Affiliate member?

Yes No

2010 NCLR LÍDERES SUMMIT Workshop Proposal Form

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4. Have you conducted the proposed workshop before?

Yes No

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

High school students College students Both

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

Will all presenters stay for the entire NCLR Líderes Summit (through July 13)? Yes No

Please provide presenter names. 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. If selected, up to two youth will receive complimentary Summit registrations (see page 4).

II. WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

Using a separate sheet of paper, please submit 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) and follow the outlined format below. You may include the questions in your attachment.

1. Workshop Heading (as you want it to appear in the Líderes Program Book)a. Name of workshop b. Name of organization/companyc. Names and titles of presenters in alphabetical order

2. Workshop Description (three sentences total)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. Workshop Objectives Three bullets explaining what youth will learn or gain from the workshop

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III. WORKSHOP SUMMARY

In a brief essay please address the following. Please include the questions in your response.

1. How did you learn about this opportunity?

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

3. What are the workshop’s learning objectives?

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

5. Does your workshop highlight a leadership/community program that can be replicated by Summit attendees?

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

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

8. Can your group keep the workshop attendees engaged throughout the year? How so?

9. Does your group plan to participate in Líderes activities over the coming year?

IV. ROOM SET UP AND A/V EQUIPMENT REQUESTS

If your workshop submission is accepted, you will receive the following:1. Standard audiovisual package that consists of:

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

2. Workshop meeting space for one hour (maximum time allowed)3. 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 signage4. Workshop inclusion in all Líderes Summit promotion efforts, including online and printed materials5. Workshop description posted on the Líderes website, in the Líderes Program Book.

Any resets, changes, or additions to workshop space and standard A/V package 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 Additional audiovisual that does not fall under the standard package Audiovisual labor Food and beverage

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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 on site during the workshop.

Please outline any additional 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 Equipment:

1. __________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________

Note: If this part is left blank your workshop room will be set up according to the basic, standard AV package.

V. PRESENTERS’ BIOS

Please submit presenters’ bios, with brief descriptions of public-speaking experience and expertise in the proposed topic.

VI. SAMPLE MATERIALS AND WORKSHOP OUTLINE

Please submit copies of materials that will be used during the workshop or to guide the workshop discussion. Please also submit a workshop outline for the one-hour period.

Workshop Submission ChecklistApplicant Questionnaire (completed and legibly printed)List of Student ResourcesWorkshop DescriptionWorkshop SummaryA/V Equipment RequestsPresenter BiosSamples of Materials

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