1736 Eagle Drive
Hixson, TN 37343
Phone: 423.842.4630
Email: lpickles4@comcast.net
Hixson, TN 37343
Phone: 423.842.4630
Email: lpickles4@comcast.net
| Suggestions for inviting a speaker . . . |
| Jeff Salter at the Can-Am Classic, Niagra Falls, 2008 |
As more and more clubs are having guest speakers, here are a few guidelines to
help you invite that special speaker. This list was compiled by several members of
the email robin.
1. Contact the speaker by telephone or email.
2. Provide the name of club/meeting.
3. Location (City and State).
4. Date and time of presentation (time sometimes effects travel).
5. Type of function (Local, Regional, Symposium).
6. Is this an AHS event as opposed to a non AHS event?
7. Reimbursement: Do you pay expenses? Do you pay an honorarium? Does the
club purchase plants to share with members in lieu of an honorarium?
8. Will plants be requested for auction to members? Will speaker get all proceeds?
Will auction proceeds be shared in some percentage with the club? Will the club
keep all proceeds?
9. Approximately how many will be in attendance?
10. Will a laptop computer and digital projector be furnished or will speaker be
required to furnish? Club should always provide a projection screen and
extension cords.
11. If trip requires overnight accommodations, where will they be? Some speakers
prefer a hotel to a private residence).
12. What about transportation? If in driving distance, what will the reimbursement be
per mile? If air travel is required, would the organization like the speaker to
purchase own airline tickets? Will someone pick the speaker up at the airport or
should speaker get a rental car?
13. What airport is most convenient?
14. There should be an exchange of cell phone numbers in case the speaker is
detained in route.
15. There should be someone assigned to the speaker to help in any way needed.
16. Can the meeting room be darkened enough to be able to see the images on the
screen?
17. Payment. Honorarium and expenses should be agreed upon prior to making the
trip. Payment should be made to speaker at the end of the program.
help you invite that special speaker. This list was compiled by several members of
the email robin.
1. Contact the speaker by telephone or email.
2. Provide the name of club/meeting.
3. Location (City and State).
4. Date and time of presentation (time sometimes effects travel).
5. Type of function (Local, Regional, Symposium).
6. Is this an AHS event as opposed to a non AHS event?
7. Reimbursement: Do you pay expenses? Do you pay an honorarium? Does the
club purchase plants to share with members in lieu of an honorarium?
8. Will plants be requested for auction to members? Will speaker get all proceeds?
Will auction proceeds be shared in some percentage with the club? Will the club
keep all proceeds?
9. Approximately how many will be in attendance?
10. Will a laptop computer and digital projector be furnished or will speaker be
required to furnish? Club should always provide a projection screen and
extension cords.
11. If trip requires overnight accommodations, where will they be? Some speakers
prefer a hotel to a private residence).
12. What about transportation? If in driving distance, what will the reimbursement be
per mile? If air travel is required, would the organization like the speaker to
purchase own airline tickets? Will someone pick the speaker up at the airport or
should speaker get a rental car?
13. What airport is most convenient?
14. There should be an exchange of cell phone numbers in case the speaker is
detained in route.
15. There should be someone assigned to the speaker to help in any way needed.
16. Can the meeting room be darkened enough to be able to see the images on the
screen?
17. Payment. Honorarium and expenses should be agreed upon prior to making the
trip. Payment should be made to speaker at the end of the program.
| Lee presenting his program to the Central Alabama Daylily Society 2008 |
| Bob Faulkner (Polinatorbob) at the Shirley Farmer Midwest Hybridizer's Meeting - 2008. |
| David Kirchhoff at the Mid-Winter Symposium 2008 |
| J. R. Blanton, winner of the "Best Decorated Hat" contest, at the 2007 Mid-Winter Symposium. |
| Lifetime friendships are formed at meetings. Lee Pickles greeting John Wagner at a Mid-Winter Symposium. |
| Pictures taken at the MWS by Susan Okrasinski |
| Photo by Paul Aucoin |
| Photo by Mick Morry |
| Photographer unknown |
There are many symposia (plural) around this great
country, probably one just around your corner.
These symposia are a great way to learn about
daylilies, but more importantly, you will make
lifelong friends.
I believe it was Kay Day Pricola who coined the
phrase, "You come to daylilies for the flower and
stay for the people."
country, probably one just around your corner.
These symposia are a great way to learn about
daylilies, but more importantly, you will make
lifelong friends.
I believe it was Kay Day Pricola who coined the
phrase, "You come to daylilies for the flower and
stay for the people."
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