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I would like to let you know aboutdoc an exciting opportunity to participate in the 2010 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 Biodiversity: Connecting People, Land and Water

Biodiversity is the rich mix of ecosystems and species found all across Ontario. As we face increasing competition for limited resources due to population and development pressures and continuous change to our various environments, we strive to better understand what biodiversity represents, why it is important and how it contributes to human health.

Our natural environment provides a healthy foundation for all forms of life such as clean and sustainable water, good air quality, and renewable land resources.

Benefits

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 tasks including Stephan 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

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 16
• Attend a mandatory hour-long orientation session in the evening of Tuesday, November 16
• Moderate 2-3 sessions daily throughout the conference and doing 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 2010 A.D. Latornell Conservation Symposium will be held from the morning of Wednesday, November 17 to the afternoon of Friday, November 19 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 10, 2010 with a short letter expressing your interest to Jason Tran (tranv@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 session and conference attendance as outlined above
• Your reasons for applying, and any area(s) of interest

I look forward to seeing you at the 2010 A.D. Latornell Conservation Symposium!

Jason Tran
Moderator Committee Coordinator
2010 A.D. Latornell Conservation Symposium Steering Committee