Do you care about making the Public Service better? Would you like to participate in the planning for PS Engage 2012? As you may recall PS Engage 2011 was our Public Service renewal conference last year with the theme of a Tapestry of People and Ideas. Based on the overwhelming positive feedback and interest, we’re now gearing up for the 2012 event!
We’re currently developing this year’s theme but I expect it will have something to do with frugality and working across boundaries. There are a number of ways you can take part, some of which are listed below. If you are interested and have a little time to dedicate to a worthy and fun event, we would love to hear from you, simply reply to this message with your preferred coordinates and good times to meet, and we will arrange a virtual get together.
PS Engage 2012 Planning Committee Roles
These are the roles that have been identified, they may be performed by a single person or a small group. You can volunteer to lead or participate in any of these activities.
Sponsorship
Develop sponsorship package with communications, develop pricing and marketing strategy. Manage target list and sales funnel. Prepare and sign contracts. Make presentations. Arrange for sponsor material for web site, and day of distribution.
Program & Speakers
Articulate the theme, plan the daily program, arrange for speakers, take part in developing promotional material. Coordinate with speakers. Create conference overview document and later versions as it evolves.
Communications
Develop promotional plan, create communications material, write and produce web site, design logo and promotional cards. Manage web cast and twitter feed. Develop and produce posters, manage distribution. Evaluate web analytics, prepare and conduct post event evaluation.
Prepare and distribute regular emails. Manage list on SalesForce.
Floor Manager
Plan sponsor physical presence, manage floor space on the day of, coordinate with venue and suppliers.
Stage Manager
Work with Program group on content and manage stage the day of.
Logistics
Coordinate with speakers, make travel and accommodation arrangements, manage all vendor contracts, act as single point of contact. Arrange for meetings and take notes.
Volunteer Coordination
Manage volunteer list and assignments. Manage volunteer meetings.
Delegate Promotion and Sales
Work with communications on web site and other promotional material. Manage registrations.
Other
Whatever we have forgotten.
The bigger picture
PS Engage is a conference, PS Leader is an emerging non-profit organization with the mission:
To facilitate and advance collaboration, learning & innovation across all levels of government and geographies in support of connected, efficient, and open government.
If you think PS Leader is a good idea and would like to be part of the development of the organization drop us a line and we will invite you to the formation meeting.
PS Leader will engage in a number of activities in addition to PS Engage such as #GovChat , PS Leader Blog, Training, and the Virtual Government Network. If you are interested in participating in any of these specific initiatives, please let us know.
Thanks, we look forward to your interest and participation as these initiatives proceed.
Thom