HLAA 2009 CONVENTION
NASHVILLE, TN
COMMITTEES
VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT
Responsible for obtaining volunteers for the following tasks:
· Stuffing packets for convention
· Manning Hospitality Table at Nashville International Airport
· To be strategically placed throughout the hotel wearing HLAA identification to give directions
· To be in each of five concurrent sessions to introduce the speaker, assist in making sure all AD systems are working, to hand out and take back up evaluation forms, and to take them back to Barbara Miller
· Assist National in manning HLAA table in exhibit hall
· Manning Walk4Hearing table in Chattanooga
· Coordinate with National for a “Field Trip” to Opryland to familiarize the volunteers with the hotel
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Responsible for performing the following PR activities:
· Check website and suggest any updates that should be made
· Email appropriate organizations with convention flyer and other information
· Follow up to check that all packets have been delivered to audiologists
· Send postcards to non-members (audiologists, schools, etc.)
· Contact schools and send flyer
· Contact newspapers, television stations, and radio stations
· Secure any items needed for convention (vests, etc.)
· Assist in any publicity for the joint project with NTID and getting word out to veterans
· Follow up with audiologists
· Contact Tennessee Court Reporters Association with information
· Make arrangements for table at Walk4Hearing in Chattanooga
· Making contact with Nashville Government to attempt to get a Nashville Hearing Loss Week declared
· Assist National with video project
Gwen Pace Memorial Awards
Responsible for:
· Seeking nominations for award
· Making selection of winner
· Selecting award to be given
· Presenting award
Shari KoeperHearing Loss Association of America -Tennessee State Chapter Coordinator
www.nashhhville.org
