Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Volunteers Needed: 2015 COMPES PDC!


2015 COMPES PDC: Volunteers Needed!

Interested in planning a professional development conference?! Then consider being on the COMPES PDC Planning Committee. Please see the openings below. Direct any questions or interest to info@compespdc.org

Topics & Speakers
1) Primary Point of Contact for Speakers
2) Solicit speakers
3) Schedule speaker sessions
4) Coordinate completion of speaker template
5) Organize day of speaker volunteers
Bulk of updates Jan. - Feb., minor updates through March and April.

Brochure Design
a) Modify existing brochure
b) General understanding of Powerpoint
Bulk of updates Jan. - Feb.

Advertising Lead
1) Preparation of conference communication e-mail to volunteers and others.
2) Managing the list of advertising methods and companies both electronically and hard copy.
Time: 10 hours a month Jan. - Mar.
Opportunity to work with companies and volunteers.

Kelly Services Coordinator
1) Work with the automotive liaison from Kelly Services
2) Kelly services is enthusiastic about working at PDC for 2nd year
3) Kelly Services will provide speaker for breakout session and provide confidential career discussions
4) Coordinate with registration and create time table and room availability for day of event.
Time: 15-20 hours.

Travel Coordinator
1) Coordinate with motivational, capstone, and other potential travelling speakers.
2) Each speaker has different portions covered by COMPES, verify with chair on budget prior to coordination.  Could include travel such as air/car, hotel, and rental car.
Time: 5-10 hours total.


In-Kind Donation Coordinator
1) Coordinate in-kind donation activity
2) Coordinate with Whole Foods and companies giving giveaways.
3) Organize stuffing party, a week before event, put all the giveaways in bags for conference participants.
Time: 10 hours.

Event details:
Where: Valeo – 150 Stephenson Highway, Troy, MI 48083
When: Saturday, April 18th, 2015
Theme: “Driving Innovation and Diversity”

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