[greenyes] Call for Presentations: May e-conference

["Wiedel, Victoria J." <VWiedel@no.address>]

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS 
for 
SWANA's Communication, Education & Marketing Division
Inaugural E-Conference 
May 4, 11, 18, 2005 

Do you have a waste-related marketing campaign that worked wonders? 
A school education program that was a success? 
We'd love to hear from you! 

We're looking for creative presentation ideas that highlight unique
approaches and solutions to CEM-related issues within the solid waste
industry.
Proposal Deadline - January 28, 2005 


What is the CEM E-Conference? 

In May of 2005, SWANA's Communication, Education and Marketing Technical
Division (CEM) will be holding SWANA's first ever, completely on-line
technical conference. You can help other professionals in the solid waste
industry gain practical information by sharing your experiences on a variety
of topics. All from from the comfort of your own office and without needing
a travel budget approved! 

Suggested Topics and Submittal Details

EXAMPLES OF POTENTIAL TOPICS:
*	Using new technologies in communication/education 
*	Crisis communication / disaster response 
*	Working with public officials 
*	Media relations 
*	Coordinating special events 
*	School education programs 
*	Creating and executing community awareness campaigns 
*	Outreach to multi-cultural audiences 
*	Website development 
*	Advertising (for print, radio, television, etc.) 
*	Direct mail campaigns, brochures, newsletters 
*	Alternative marketing methods (e.g. online campaigns, promotional
products, billboards, etc.) 

	Proposals should be maximum 500 words and should include a title,
biographical sketch, and presenter contact information. We strongly
encourage presentations that offer supplemental audio/visual content - you
have the option to use audio clips, streaming video, and polling questions.
Questions about a potential presentation? - Contact Steve Ridzon @
1-800-GO-SWANA or sridzon@no.address <mailtsridzon@no.address>.
	Please e-mail proposals to: sridzon@no.address
You may also mail your proposals to: 
SWANA, Attn: Steve Ridzon, 1100 Wayne Ave., Suite 700, Silver Spring, MD
20910