Call for Student Moderators - November 15-18, 2011

I would like to let you know about an exciting opportunity to participate in the 2011 A.D. Latornell Conservation Symposium- one of the premier gatherings of over 1,000 conservation practitioners and academics in North America! The Symposium is currently soliciting 12 university graduate or post-graduate students to moderate sessions at the Symposium, in exchange for FREE conference registration, meals and accommodation, and INCREDIBLE networking and learning opportunities.

This year’s theme is WATER: The future of the Source

How do we ensure we have enough clean, sustainable water sources for all our uses – for technologies, a resilient environment and for all of us individually? Delegates at this year’s A.D. Latornell Conservation Symposium will discuss Ontario’s water issues in the context of climate change, future demands, relationship of natural and built infrastructure and how it all relates to human health and water management.

The Benefits of being a Student Moderator

Knowledge
Choose from over 100 different cutting-edge presentations and panel discussions from conservation professionals across Ontario

Skills
Gain public speaking, moderation and facilitation training, skills and experience

Inspiration
Attend plenary talks by high profile and engaging speakers. The A.D. Latornell Symposium has a history of inviting very inspirational talks including Stephen Lewis, Bob MacDonald, and Wade Davis. We are anticipating that the speakers for this year will be just as energizing!

Networking
Network with potential employers and colleagues from all levels of government, the private sector, and non-profit organizations

The Duties

• Attend a mandatory 3-4 hour training session in advance of the conference
• Arrange travel to and from the Symposium- travel costs and arrangements are not included, although carpooling may be an option
• Assist with conference set-up on the afternoon of Tuesday, November 15
• Attend a mandatory hour-long orientation session in the evening on Tuesday, November 15
• Moderate 2-3 sessions daily throughout the conference and assist with a small number of other duties as assigned
• Attend the entire conference (details below) and stay to assist with cleanup
• Share accommodation with one other moderator (of the same gender)

Conference Information

The 2011 A.D. Latornell Conservation Symposium will be held from the morning of Wednesday, November 16 to the afternoon of Friday, November 18 at the Nottawasaga Inn in Alliston, Ontario. For more information, see the conference website at www.latornell.ca.

To Apply- Contact Information

If you are interested in pursuing this exciting opportunity, note that positions are limited. Selections will be made by a selection committee, and preference will be given to those who have not moderated at the Symposium before.

Please reply no later than Friday, September 9, 2011 with a short letter expressing your interest to Bill Trenouth (wtrenout@uoguelph.ca). Any questions can be directed to the same e-mail address. In your submission, please indicate:

• Any previous experience with public speaking, moderating, or facilitation
• Whether you have moderated at previous Latornell Symposia
• Your ability to commit to training sessions and conference attendance as outlined above
• Your reasons for applying, and any area(s) of interest

Finally, please note that interested students are eligible to apply for both the Poster Presentation and Student Moderator components of the Symposium if they choose to do so.

I look forward to seeing you at the 2011 A.D. Latornell Conservation Symposium!

Bill Trenouth
Moderator Committee Coordinator
2011 A.D. Latornell Conservation Symposium Steering Committee