The following was received from APG:
APG Announces Call for Presentations for 2020 Professional Management Conference – Call for Presentations – 2020 APG PMC – Deadline 14 December 2019
The Association of Professional Genealogists will hold its 22nd annual APG Professional Management Conference on Thursday, 15 October, through Saturday, 17 October 2020, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton, Portland Washington Square, in beautiful Portland, Oregon.
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
APG is now accepting proposals for the following categories of presentations for the 2020 APG Professional Management Conference:
– Classes presented by an individual or panel, 75 minutes in length (including time for questions)
– Roundtable presentations by an individual, 90 minutes in length featuring a 60-minute lecture and a 30-minute period of moderated discussion (with the moderator to be appointed by APG)
– Workshops, 2 hours in length
– Discussion groups led by one or more individuals, 1 hour in length
– Poster sessions (informal discussions of a topic aided by a 30 by 40 inch poster), 1 hour in length
– Webinars to be presented before the conference about Portland, Oregon and its repositories, 1 hour in length
As they were in 2019, PMC presentations will be somewhat longer than the traditional 50 minutes, plus questions, to allow in-depth exploration of a topic. Topics should challenge professional genealogists to evaluate and improve their current businesses, increase their genealogical skills, and meet the demands of the 21st century client. Prospective presenters are encouraged to consider creative ways to educate and inspire professional genealogists. While there is still room for traditional lectures, we are particularly looking for proposals that will allow more interaction among attendees to tap the expertise of the professionals attending the presentation and to delve more deeply into a topic.
Proposed presentations should be new and geared to the professional genealogist.
TOPICS OF INTEREST
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
– Business skills (for example, business organization and management, business plans and goal setting, collaborating with other genealogists on a client project, software to coordinate the work of a team, starting a genealogy business a “beginner’s” strategy)
– Marketing and branding strategies (for example, marketing with and without social media, how to establish a brand for one’s business, creative marketing strategies that have worked, discussion session in which the group reviews/critiques websites)
– Technology (for example, hardware and software to assist in research, writing, lecturing, and business/project management; platforms for podcasting or doing one’s own webinars or instructional videos; website development; genealogy’s technological future; hands-on workshops are particularly of interest)
– Speaker or lecturer training (for example, writing effective speaker proposals, effective use of visuals, crafting a dynamite presentation, overcoming fear of public speaking, considerations when teaching adult learners)
– Genealogical writing and publishing (for example, report writing, editing one’s own work, writing articles for different publications, self-publishing platforms)
– Client relationships and communication (for example, managing client expectations, communicating unexpected or unwelcome findings, explaining complex research, explaining DNA results to a client, dealing with difficult clients)
– Certification and accreditation (for example, meeting the GPS, strategies for success, educational preparation and planning for professional development)
– Organization and time management (for example, how to organize one’s office for efficiency, how to manage client projects, how to manage speaking engagements, planning efficient use of time)
– Career paths for professional genealogists (for example, forensic genealogy, house histories, dual citizenship, conference planning, producing videos for clients, lineage society work, providing archiving services)
– Success stories that inspire (for example, solving a difficult research case, breaking into a new line of genealogical work, taking a risk and how it worked out)
– DNA (for example, becoming a genetic genealogist, understanding DNA results, how to educate clients about DNA, when is DNA useful for a client project and when isn’t it, DNA’s future and how professionals can assist clients with changes/updates, advanced DNA topics, DNA content examples for client reports)
– Advanced genealogical research skills or methodology (for example, little-known or little-used records, truly complex case studies demonstrating advanced methods, taking a client project from beginning to end)
– Portland and Oregon research (for example, research in the Oregon Historical Society, Oregon Genealogical Society library, the Family History Library, and other area repositories)
Successful proposals will offer in-depth, innovative, unique, and out-of-the-box approaches to topics and to presentation and teaching methods. Presentations that feature case studies and practical examples, or that offer hands-on learning or discussion, are encouraged as they offer powerful learning opportunities for attendees.
ATTENDEE DEMOGRAPHICS FROM THE 2019 PMC
Half of the attendees at previous PMCs have been professional genealogists for three to twenty years. Fifty percent hold a master’s or doctoral degree, 47 percent are lecturers themselves, and 34 percent are genealogical authors and writers. Almost all attendees offer genealogical research services for clients, and many hold or have held leadership positions in local, state, and national genealogical societies.
Successful proposals will recognize the knowledge, professionalism, and accomplishments of attendees and will seek to take their skills to the next level.
SUBMISSION DETAILS
Presentations must be new and original. They should not have been presented prior to the 2020 PMC other than at the local level. Individuals who submit multiple proposals will be considered for multiple presentations. Proposals from non-APG members will be considered.
Submit proposals via email to admin@apgen.org in PDF format. Proposals are due by Saturday, 14 December 2019.
Proposals must include the following:
- Name, address, phone number, and email address of the presenter(s)
- Title of the presentation and category (from the “Topics of Interest” list above)
- Summary of the presentation (not to exceed 100 words)
- Detailed description of the presentation (not to exceed 500 words)
- Explanation of how the presentation meets demands faced by professional genealogists (50 to 75 words)
- Presenter biography highlighting qualifications and expertise in the proposed topic (75 to 100 words)
- Presenter experience: list of presentations given in the last 18 months, including topic, audience, and location
- Indicate whether or not you are willing to have your presentation recorded for possible broadcast and/or sale. (Granting permission does not guarantee your presentation will be recorded or broadcast.)
- Submit one PDF file per proposal. Name the file with your surname and the presentation title, for example SMITH Starting a Genealogical Business.
PRESENTER COMPENSATION
Presenters giving lectures or workshops will receive
- Complimentary PMC registration and digital syllabus
- Lunch for the day of the presentation
- Reimbursement for flight or mileage at the current government rate up to $700
- All-inclusive honorarium per presentation:
$400 for a 75-minute presentation by an individual or panel
$375 for a 60-minute roundtable presentation
$650 for a 2 1/2-hour workshop
$550 for a 1-hour keynote or opening session presentation
Presenters leading discussion groups will receive:
$75 for a one-hour discussion group led by one or more individuals
$50 for a half-hour moderated discussion for a roundtable presentation
Presenters providing poster sessions will receive:
A 50 percent discount on PMC registration
Presenters giving pre-PMC webinars will receive:
$300 for a 1-hour webinar
All presentation proposals will be considered for keynote or opening session spots.
APG does not pay separate hotel costs.
Judy Muhn
2020 PMC Coordinator
Again – Submit proposals via email to admin@apgen.org in PDF format. Proposals are due by Saturday, 14 December 2019.
