Re: [UUPoly-L] Florida Poly Retreat 2008: Call for Presentations

Fritz Neumann <fritzcat66@yahoo.com> · Tue, 15 Jan 2008 19:22:49 -0000

I actually sent one of these announcements straight to the UUpoly list, but
somehow it's gotten held up in moderation. Probably because it was BCC'd along
with some other poly lists.

Yes, we will be at the UU retreat center in Brooksville, Florida for our third
year in a row! Come join us even if you don't want to present.

http://www.floridapolyretreat.com for information and registration.

  >*< Fritz

--- Moonstorm Erosong <mnstrm@erosong.net> wrote:

> The Florida Poly Retreat is coming up, and it's being held in a UU retreat
> center called UU in the Pines in Brooksville FL.  Below is the call for
> presentations. Any UU polys want to make a presentation?
> 
> Blessings,
> 
> 'Storm
> 
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Fritz Neumann <fritzcat66@yahoo.com>
> Date: Jan 15, 2008 9:54 AM
> Subject: [polyspeakers] Florida Poly Retreat 2008: Call for Presentations
> To: presentations@floridapolyretreat.com
> 
> Hello from the presentation coordinators for the 2008 Florida Poly Retreat,
> being held March 27 - 30 in Brooksville Florida!
> 
> This message is going out to all prior attendees and presenters at Florida
> Poly
> Retreats, some of the poly lists, as well as those who have volunteered to
> present or requested information. Typically, many of our presenters have
> been
> "repeat performers" and we would be happy to have you back.
> 
> Please forward this message to anyone else you feel might be interested in
> presenting at FPR'08.
> 
> 
>     IN THIS MESSAGE
>     ===============
> I. Information for Potential Presenters
> II. Suggested Presentations
> III. Submitting Your Presentation
> 
> 
> I.     INFORMATION FOR POTENTIAL PRESENTERS
>       ====================================
> 
> 1) FPR is looking for about 25 to 30 total presentations, of which 6-9 are
> "experiential" workshops and the remainder a mix of traditional
> presentations,
> guided discussions, Q&A, or panel-style presentations.
> 
> 2) FPR is ENTIRELY a volunteer organization, so there is NO compensation for
> presenters. We have a saying, "At FPR, we make presenters out of attendees,
> not
> attendees out of presenters!" Even the staff pays to attend. However,
> presenters are guaranteed the lowest possible rate for the conference, which
> is
> typically the "early-bird" rate. The sole exception is our keynote speaker,
> whose fees are waived.
> 
> 3) Typical of prior retreats, the presentation timeslots will be 75 minutes
> each, so make that your target. We can make a FEW exceptions for some of the
> experiential workshops that need longer (typically by placing them in the
> last
> timeslot of the day).
> 
> 4) Presenters must generally supply their own equipment. FPR can generally
> supply a whiteboard and markers, plus of course the room with tables &
> chairs.
> We may have one room with an A/V projector - please note if needed in your
> proposal.
> 
> 5) If you are interested in doing a presentation, please submit your request
> to
> presentations@floridapolyretreat.com . See section III below for details.
> 
> 
> II.     SUGGESTED PRESENTATIONS
>        =======================
> 
> Note the following are SUGGESTED topics only, based upon the requests and
> interests expressed by our attendees. You may think of something not listed
> here, which is great! Propose it!
> 
> We place the presentations and workshops into one of three categories:
> Polyamory & Personal Growth, Crossover Lifestyles, and Experiential
> Workshops.
> 
> 
> Category 1: Polyamory and Personal Growth - The subjects of these
> presentations
> are specifically about polyamory and/or personal growth within
> relationships.
> FPR typically has 10-12 of these.
> 
> Popular Polyamory and Personal Growth Topics
> --------------------------------------------
> Interpersonal Communications in Relationship
> Jealousy Management
> "Coming Out" Poly / Poly Identity / Poly in Public
> Personality and Polyamory
> Managing Poly/Mono Relationships
> Marriage and Polyamory
> Personal Time Management
> Balancing Individuality and Partnership
> History of Polyamory
> Safer Sex/STD Updates
> Managing STDs in Poly Relationships
> Poly Dating
> Singles and Polyamory
> Transitions in Poly Relationships
> Overcoming Common Obstacles
> Varieties of Poly Configurations
> 
> 
> Category 2: Crossover Lifestyles - Polyamory intersects with many other
> interests in our lives, and affect some of them profoundly; these
> discussions
> focus on those crossovers and intersections. FPR typically has 7-9 of these.
> 
> Popular Crossover Lifestyle Topics
> ----------------------------------
> Polyamory and Parenting
> Polyamory and Religion (Christianity, UUism, New Age, Paganism, etc.)
> Polyamory and Swinging
> Polyamory and Bisexuality
> Polyamory and Homosexuality
> Polyamory and Gender
> Polyamory and Activism
> 
> 
> Category 3: Experiential Workshops - These are "hands-on", activity-based
> workshops. FPR typically needs 6-8 of these.
> 
> Popular Experiential Workshops
> ------------------------------
> Safer Sex Demonstrations
> Tantra & Chakra Work
> Sensual Massage
> Dating/Communication Skills
> ...plus many of the other presentations can be retooled into an experiential
> workshop
> 
> 
> III.     SUBMITTING YOUR PRESENTATION
>         ============================
> 
> So, give these topic suggestions some thought, or come up with your own
> topic!
> Think about what presentation style will work best for your subject matter,
> and
> remember your 75-minute target timeslot. If you are planning to repeat a
> presentation you have given before, think about how you might improve upon
> it
> this year.
> 
> Then, write up your submission and send it to
> presentations@floridapolyretreat.com! Here's the info we need:
> 
> 
> ==== cut 'n paste and email to: presentations@floridapolyretreat.com ====
> 
>   --- 2008 Florida Poly Retreat Presentation Information ---
> 
> 1) YOUR REAL NAME:
>   (For correspondence with FPR staff only - NOT GIVEN OUT!)
> 
> 2) EMAIL ADDRESS:
>   (For correspondence with FPR staff only - NOT GIVEN OUT! If not given, we
> will presume the email address from which the presentation info is sent)
> 
> 3) NAME(S) OF PRESENTERS:
>   (As you would want them to appear in the program - first names or
> pseudonyms
> are fine)
> 
> 4) TITLE OF PRESENTATION:
>   (As it will appear in the program)
> 
> 5) TYPE OF PRESENTATION:
>   (presentation, moderated discussion or panel, experiential workshop)
> 
> 6) BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
>   (this will appear in the program)
> 
> 7) BRIEF BIOGRAPHY OF PRESENTER(S):
>   (establish your credentials for the topic, one or two sentences - for
> multiple presenters they must be VERY brief for each! If you *want*, you may
> include contact info like an email address or website.)
> 
> 8) SPECIAL NEEDS:
>   (special presentation equipment, specific room requests, extended time
> requests, anything out of the ordinary for your workshop)
> 
> 9) TIME PREFERENCE:
>   (such as Friday only, Sunday morning only, Saturday afternoon, not the
> same
> time as the Tantra workshop, etc... also indicate whether you are flexible
> on
> this or not)
> 
> ==== cut 'n paste and email to: presentations@floridapolyretreat.com ====
> 
> 
> We need one of the above for EACH presentation you intend to give. For
> returning presenters, you can simply indicate "same as last time" unless you
> want any changes to the printed program.
> 
> 
> We hope to hear from you soon!
> 
> _______________________________
> Fritz Neumann and Lauren Chaney
> Presentation Coordinators
> 2008 Florida Poly Retreat
> presentations@floridapolyretreat.com
> http://www.floridapolyretreat.com
> 
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