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The Missouri History Speakers Bureau
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Proposals Invited for 2009 Missouri History Speakers’ Bureau
The Society seeks proposals for talks on state and local history topics from academic and independent scholars.
Proposals and applications must be submitted by May 31, 2008
To be considered for the Bureau, applicants must
- complete the application form,
- provide the following by mail or email:
- A 500 word proposal including:
- the title of the presentation;
- a summary of the presentation;
- length of presentation (hh:mm) and note if the length can be adapted to the needs of the requesting organization;
- the general nature of the sources used to create the presentation;
- the applicant’s experience in speaking to adult audiences.
- A one-page curriculum vitae or résumé.
- A photograph to be used on the Speakers' Bureau Web site and/or for promotional purposes. This is not required but speaker profiles with photos generally draw more requests.
- A 500 word proposal including:
Criteria for selection as a Speakers’ Bureau member include:
- originality and attractiveness of the proposed topic;
- the variety and richness of the sources used to develop the talk;
- and the ability of the presenter to engage a variety of adult audiences.
Scholars chosen to be included in the Speakers’ Bureau must be willing to:
- make at least two 20-50 minute presentations during the calendar year 2009;
- travel up to 100 miles from home;
- provide information to audiences about the State Historical Society and the Western Historical Manuscript Collection.
- become an annual member of The State Historical Society of Missouri.
Applicants chosen to be included in the Speakers’ Bureau will receive a $200 honorarium for each presentation delivered, plus travel reimbursement up to $100.
Submit Missouri History Speakers’ Bureau applications to:
Todd Christine, Speakers' Bureau CoordinatorThe State Historical Society of Missouri
1020 Lowry Street
Columbia, MO
65201-7298 or
christinet@umsystem.edu
The deadline for proposals is May 31, 2008, and applicants will be notified about the status of their applications by July 15, 2008.
