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The presentation is provided in PowerPoint or PDF format to volunteers who are designated as members of the Speakers Bureau. To maintain an excellent standard of public education, PBEM must train and qualify presenters. The PowerPoint slides are not distributed beyond the Speakers Bureau group. | The presentation is provided in PowerPoint or PDF format to volunteers who are designated as members of the Speakers Bureau. To maintain an excellent standard of public education, PBEM must train and qualify presenters. The PowerPoint slides are not distributed beyond the Speakers Bureau group. | ||
== Modifying the Content == | == Modifying the Presentation Content == | ||
Speakers Bureau members | Speakers Bureau members may not modify the presentation content, which has evolved over a decade and based on many, many presentations to various audiences. We understand that some volunteers may wish to present different or additional information outside the scope of the Speakers Bureau presentation. However, the goal of this program is to effectively deliver these specific topics and knowledge to the public, as advertised. Therefore, modifying the format is not acceptable, in order to maintain consistency and quality. | ||
== Content Updates == | == Content Updates == | ||
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# An organization or group of neighbors requests a presentation for 8 or more people through our [https://pbem.link/eprep online form], | # An organization or group of neighbors requests a presentation for 8 or more people through our [https://pbem.link/eprep online form], | ||
# After PBEM vets the request, it is added '''in MIP''' under '''Opportunities > Speakers Bureau'''. Only volunteers qualified to sign up for these opportunities will see them. When we add a batch, notification will be sent to Speakers Bureau members. And you can simply check MIP periodically. | # After PBEM vets the request, it is added '''[https://pbem.link/miplogin in MIP]''' under '''Opportunities > Speakers Bureau'''. Only volunteers qualified to sign up for these opportunities will see them. When we add a batch, notification will be sent to Speakers Bureau members. And you can simply check MIP periodically. | ||
#* '''If the event is in your neighborhood''', and the details in the description sound appealing to you, sign up and it’s yours! No one else will be able to sign up after you claim the event. So please '''''read the assignment details carefully and double-check your schedule first'''''. Because PBEM does not want to drop the ball on public events, '''you cannot cancel a Speakers Bureau sign-up in MIP yourself'''. You must [[Mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Speakers | #* '''If the event is in your neighborhood''', and the details in the description sound appealing to you, sign up and it’s yours! No one else will be able to sign up after you claim the event. So please '''''read the assignment details carefully and double-check your schedule first'''''. Because PBEM does not want to drop the ball on public events, '''you cannot cancel a Speakers Bureau sign-up in MIP yourself'''. You must [[Mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Speakers%20Bureau%20Cancelation email PBEM]] so that we know to re-fill your slot. | ||
#* '''If the event is ''not'' in your neighborhood, and there is a Speakers Bureau member in that neighborhood (list below),''' please wait a couple of days after you see it before claiming it. We very much want neighbors educating neighbors when possible, because this is a great way to recruit NETs and ATVs for your local team. | #* '''If the event is ''not'' in your neighborhood, and there is a Speakers Bureau member in that neighborhood (list below),''' please wait a couple of days after you see it before claiming it. We very much want neighbors educating neighbors when possible, because this is a great way to recruit NETs and ATVs for your local team. | ||
# After you sign up for a gig, the description in MIP will change: You, and only you, will now be able to see the name, phone number, and email information for the requester so that you may '''contact them directly''' to finalize the plan. You will also see the full address of the presentation location they submitted. | # After you sign up for a gig, the description in MIP will change: You, and only you, will now be able to see the name, phone number, and email information for the requester so that you may '''contact them directly''' to finalize the plan. You will also see the full address of the presentation location they submitted. | ||
