NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF BLACK INTERPRETERS, INC.

NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF BLACK INTERPRETERS, INC.

2010 Biennial Professional Development Conference

“Running with the Vision: Empower. Educate. Excel”

June 24-27, 2010

Sheraton Crescent Hotel ♦ 2620 Dunlap Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021

CALL FOR PRESENTERS

The NAOBI, Inc. 2010 Conference Committee is currently seeking creative presenters for our 2010 Biennial Professional

Development Conference. Ideal workshop proposals should include cutting edge presentations on:

Educational Interpreting Multi-cultural Interpreting Technology

Video Relay Interpreting Theatrical Interpreting Global Trends

Freelance Interpreting Distance Education Business/Finance

Religious Interpreting RID (CPC, testing, etc.) Cultural Awareness

Legal Interpreting Conference Planning Diversity

Skill Development

All workshop presentations will be three (3) hours or six (6) hours in duration and should focus on subject matter relevant

to the theme: “Running with the Vision: Empower. Educate. Excel!”

All workshop Presenters will receive the following compensation:

 Payment of $225 per 3-hour workshop, $450 per 6-hour workshop

 Complimentary Workshops Only Conference Registration: workshops, plenary sessions and forums

 One (1) night lodging (day of your presentation) and up to $300.00 travel expenses reimbursed

Proposal Submission Process

ALL of the following items must be submitted as a package to the Conference Professional DevelopmentChair by Thursday, December 31, 2009, in order for the presentation to be considered. Incomplete proposal package submissions will NOT be considered. All items (with the exception of the photo headshot) should be submitted in PDF format. (For free PDF conversion, visit https://www.pdfonline.com/convert_pdf.asp)

1. Workshop proposal (1-2 pages), indicating target audience: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced or General

2. Outline for proposed workshop (1 page)

3. Summary/Abstract of workshop that can be utilized as a description in the program book (250 words max.)

4. Presenter’s biography (to be utilized in the program book, 250 words max.)

5. RID Continuing Education Activity Instructor’s Form

(go to www.naobi.org and download RID’s Instructor form from the conference tab under Call For Presenters)

6. Current resume

7. Black and White headshot in Jpeg format.

Proposal Submission Options

E-Mail Submission: (preferred) Snail Mail:

Send to: Professional Development Chair (Noah Butler) at The National Alliance of Black Interpreters, Inc.

professional-development-chair@naobi.org

Attn: Mr. Noah Butler, PD Chair

POB 77372

Washington, DC 20013-7372

Complete Proposals will be reviewed by the Program Committee and final selections will be made by January 31, 2010.

For more information about THE 2010 Biennial Professional Development Conference please visit:

www.naobi.org/2010

or e-mail the 2010 Conference Chair, Dr. Rodney Smith at: Conference-Chair@naobi.org or call (877) 626-2487 Ext. 6