If you are interested in speaking at the TN SHRM Annual Conference in 2013, please download this file to apply.

1. CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
The Tennessee SHRM Conference invites you to submit a Presentation Proposal to share your
experience in one of these focus areas based on your professional experience or expertise:
o Culture by Design
o Legal and Legislative
o Strategic Business Management
o Talent Management
o Total Rewards
Presentation proposals must be post marked no later than December 17, 2012. Please mail your
completed Call for Presentation form and supporting information to:
Lynn Hutson, SPHR
Co-Chair, Programs & Speakers
Brookdale Senior Living
111 Westwood Place, 4th floor
Brentwood, TN 37027
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING A PRESENTATION PROPOSAL
• Complete the attached Presentation Proposal form, agreeing to Presenter commitments
• Use the Proposal form exactly as presented
• Include proof of performance and biography
• Mail (or hand deliver) the completed proposal no later than December 17, 2012
• It is recommended that proposals with supporting materials be sent via Federal Express, UPS or
Certified Mail for tracking purposes if you require confirmation of receipt.
Notification on the status of submission will be e-mailed directly to the proposing speaker no later than
February 14, 2013.
PROPOSAL REVIEW. Members of the Program Committee will review all complete proposals. Their selection
decision is final. Notification of proposal acceptance will be sent as soon as possible, and no later than
February 14, 2013.
A NOTE CONCERNING HONORARIA. The Tennessee SHRM State Conference has a tradition of using
educational conference sessions as a platform for innovation in the field of human resource management. We
look for contributors who are willing to share their expertise without expectation of payment in the spirit of
supporting, educating and networking - the purpose for which the Middle TN SHRM chapter was founded.
EACH CONCURRENT SESSION WILL LAST EITHER 60 MINUTES FOR DAYBREAK (7:30 – 8:30 AM)
AND LATE AFTERNOON (3:30 – 4:30 PM) SESSIONS, OR 75 MINUTES FOR REGULAR CONCURRENT
SESSIONS. BASED ON FINAL SELECTION PLACEMENT, WE ASK FOR FLEXIBILITY IN YOUR
PRESENTATION TIME, IF POSSIBLE.

2. The Selection Process. We strive to offer a balanced program of educational sessions by selecting proposals
that best fit within the framework of the conference objectives and areas of focus. Also, we provide programs
that support professional certification by ensuring all programs presented offer HRCI credit, strategic credit
preferred. As such, preference will be given to topics that qualify for HRCI strategic credit.
Practical Application. The Program Committee seeks presentations that will provide our attendees with
information that will improve their effectiveness on the job and within their organization. Sessions conducted
by practitioners and authorities in their field of expertise that include practical, immediately applicable work
tools will be given our highest preference.
Proven Speaking Ability. Preferred forms of proof of performance are DVDs, links to streaming video/audio,
letters of recommendation, and/or a summary of evaluations from a program the speaker has previously
presented. Letters of recommendation must include contact information, date, time and place of the
presentation. Evaluation summary must include a sampling of individual evaluation forms. All forms of proof
of performance will be considered.
HRCI Recertification. If your proposal is accepted and you are invited to present during the conference the
presentation overview with learning objectives and your bio will be used to submit your session for HRCI
recertification credit approval.
Your application materials will not be returned.
We expect presenters to:
• Work closely with the Program Committee before the conference and meet all deadlines;
• Make no substantial changes in content, format, audio/visual needs, room set-up or number of
presenters without prior approval of the Committee;
• Design and provide a visual presentation in electronic format by the date requested;
• Recognize that this conference presentation is an opportunity to share information and is not a
showcase for promoting the speaker’s practice, services or products, and
• Acknowledge that the conference sessions schedule will be set and presenters assigned in accordance
with the concurrent focus areas. As such, we will make a reasonable effort to accommodate requests
for schedule changes until the conference brochure publication date. After that, the Conference
committee and the speakers are committed, and no changes to the sessions schedule can be made.
In return, we will:
• Provide a complimentary registration for one (1) to the conference, including admission to the
exposition hall, meals and social events;
• Promote you as a subject matter expert to the conference attendees;
• Provide a scheduled opportunity for you to sign and sell your book or CD at the conference book store;
• Grant you valuable professional exposure, and
• Provide you with your session evaluation scores after the conference.
Presentation Proposal Form Follows

3. PRESENTER’S CONTACT INFORMATION
Name:
Submit your name as you would like to see it published, including professional or educational designations.
Job Title:
Company:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone Number:
E-mail Address:
Web Site:
Will you have a co-presenter? Yes No
If yes, please duplicate this form for your co-presenter
Will you agree to give two presentations on this topic? Yes No
These may be scheduled on consecutive days
SESSION TITLE
HAS THIS SESSION BEEN PREVIOUSLY APPROVED FOR HRCI CREDIT?
Yes No
If yes, please provide or attach details to include date of presentation, presentation title, approved
program number and type of HRCI credit received (general, strategic, global).
Date Title
Type of Credit (general, strategic, global) Program Number
SESSION SUMMARY
Please provide a brief summary of the session content and learning objective(s). If selected, we may edit
or change your session title and/or summary for program clarity.

4. SESSION TAG LINE
Please provide a compelling, one-sentence primary objective of your presentation. If selected, we may edit or
change your session tag line for program clarity.
TECHNOLOGY REQUESTS
Please list any special technology requests below. Speakers are required to provide their own laptop. Standard
presentation technology will be provided (screen, cabling for connection to display presentation on screen).
PRESENTER’S AFFIRMATION
I have included the following proof of performance with my proposal: (At least one is required; must be
clearly marked with your name.)
Recommendations ______ Evaluations ______ DVD ______ Link to web content ______ Other
By signing this proposal, I understand that I will not receive an honorarium and no expenses will be
reimbursed by the conference for my travel or presentation. If selected, I agree to adhere to the deadline
schedule furnished by conference organizers, including presentation materials and promotional photographs
etc.
I further understand that my conference presentation is not a showcase for promotion of my business,
practice, product or services, and I will not sell my products or services from the speaker platform.
I also understand I will be notified about the status of my proposal no later than February 14, 2013.
Signature Date
Mail completed form and all attachments by the December 17, 2012 postmark date to:
Lynn Hutson, SPHR
Co-Chair, Programs & Speakers
Brookdale Senior Living
111 Westwood Place, 4th floor
Brentwood, TN 37027
Internal Use
Date Proposal Received Decision: Yes No Hold
‘Thanks For Submission’ replied ‘Our Decision’ replied By

5. SUGGESTED TOPICS YOU MAY WANT TO CONSIDER
The below topics are examples of subjects that coincide with our conference tracks that you may want to
consider but are not required.
Advanced Topics in Complex Leave of Absence Issues
Alignment
Business Competencies
Career Development
Change Management
Changing Labor Pool Demographics
Communication
Compensation Strategies
Continuous Improvement
Corporate / Core Values
Cross Cultural Insights (GPHR)
Cross Generational Expectations
Cross Cultural Rewards (GPHR)
Cost Control
Critical Thinking
Culture Management
Decision Making
Diversity / Inclusion
Domestic Partners
Emerging Issues in HR
Employee Benefits / Controlling Healthcare Costs
Employee Engagement and Moral
Employment Branding
Entrepreneurship
Ethical Issues in HR
Finance / Budgeting / Financial Management
Generations in the Workplace
Global Compliance (GPHR)
Global Talent Management (GPHR)
Healthcare Reform
HR as a Business Partner
HR as an Internal Consultant
Innovation
Investigations
Legislative Topics
Measuring Performance / Performance Management
Mergers and Acquisitions
PPACA
Outsourcing Strategy
Retaliation Litigation
Skill Development / Enhancement
Social Media for Recruiting
Strategic Planning / Alignment
Succession Planning
Talent Acquisition / Management Strategies
Veterans in the Workplace
Virtual Classroom
Wage and Hour
Wellness
Workforce Planning
Workplace Learning and Performance