UOAA Discussion Board

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY WITH THE UNITED OSTOMY ASSOCIATIONS OF AMERICA, INC.
Program/Speaker Coordinator for the UOAA 2022 National Conference

• n Work with the UOAA 2022 Conference Committee Members to develop an educational and
  social program
  n Contact suggested speakers to determine their interest and ability to participate advising
  them of workshop name, presentation date, time and “compensation”.
  n Upon receipt of agreement to speak send thank you message and request bio information for
  introduction and Program Book as well as AV requirements
  n 60 days out send follow-up message; give presentation instructions
  n Prepare and maintain a status spreadsheet showing:
  n Workshop title
  n Workshop location, date and time
  n Speaker name and contact information
  n Speaker “compensation”
  n Required AV
  n Room setup
  n Collaborate with Volunteer Coordinator to recruit workshop moderators
  n Create a working guide for session moderators
  n Train Workshop moderators during pre-conference
  n Write speaker introductions to be used by moderators
  n On site, manage and set up speaker Ready Room
  n During conference, greet and welcome speakers, have them escorted to their room, give
  them any specific instructions
  n Coordinate preparation (with Administrative Coordinator) and distribution of speaker
  certificates and speaker gifts
  n Send post conference thank you messages for participating in conference

If you are interested in this volunteer position or would like to learn more about this opportunity
please contact: Millie Parker at mparker75@tampabay.rr.com
Millie Parker will be stepping down as Program/Speaker Coordinator but will be available to
mentor and coach the new coordinator.