Dear Robinson, Bart

Most user groups need speakers for their regular meetings and Culminis would like to do more to assist leaders in finding them. To that end, we are establishing an improved Speaker Program where qualified and enthusiastic speakers can be matched to user groups in their area with similar interest.

What you will soon have:

We will notify user group leaders by email, when a speaker that serves their area and speaks on a topic that is of interest to their members becomes available.  This email will include speakers and/or presentations that user group leaders can request.

We need your help.

Obviously, we need speakers to participate in the program before leaders will find it of value. We ask that you encourage all your members to participate:

Please ask them to consider speaking at other user groups in your area and tell us that they would like to participate.

Interested speakers should go to the volunteer application to join the Culminis Speaker Program.  Speakers that were part of the Culminis Speakers Bureau do not need to apply; they will be contacted directly.

Benefits of the New Culminis Speaker Program

Benefits to Speakers

• Connect with user groups in your area
• Presentation resources available such as slide decks, speaker notes, demo guides, virtual machines, etc.
• Collaborate with other speakers online
• Speaker improvement resources available such as book recommendations, useful site links, etc.
• Create your own or join a working group on CulmiNation to discuss your favorite topics with other IT Professionals

Benefits to User Group Leaders

• Large number of available speakers (some from their own ranks)
• Wide range of topics
• Greater range of technical vs. marketing oriented content

As with any new program, time and patience will prove necessary for success.  We ask that you spread the word about this new program, encourage your members to participate and make use of the new speakers as they become available.  If you have any questions please send an email to speakers@culminis.com.  

Sincerely,

Team Culminis