Host Registration Form

by TSA last modified Feb 12, 2011 05:52 PM

Thank you for taking the time to host an upcoming 2011 Finalist Dinner! Please fill out our host registration form, and if you have any questions, please email us at tsa@trumanscholars.org.

Finalist Dinner Host Responsibilities:
- Identify a venue and make appropriate arrangements (i.e., make a reservation)
- Serve as the designated contact person for current Scholars interested in attending (i.e., have your contact information available on our website and in emails to the TSA listserve)
- Serve as the designated contact person for Finalists interested in attending (i.e., have your contact information available on the Truman Foundation's website)
- Contact current Scholars in your area about your event (TSA will provide a list of Scholars in your area)
- Keep track of RSVPs (TSA will set up a Google Form spreadsheet to facilitate this process)
- Arrive at venue in advance to ensure proper setup
- Greet/host the event and take photographs (or designate a volunteer photographer)
- Provide post-event information (e.g., attendance, recommendations, photographs, etc.) to the TSA

Venue Requirements:
- Informal and inexpensive (all attendees, potential and current Truman Scholars, must cover his or her meal and transportation expenses)
- Available to provide separate checks for attendees
- Close to the interview location (TSA will provide you with the address of the interview location)
- Preferably quiet in order to facilitate discussion among attendees
- Able to seat 20+ attendees comfortably for dinner, preferably not at one long table but smaller tables to facilitate discussion
- Preferably common food for Finalists who might not be familiar with ethnic food and will have to interview the following day.  (i.e., probably not Ethiopian or Indian food). Also, the venue should offer vegetarian options.
- Recommended time is 6:30-8pm local time, as Finalists prefer a full night's rest before the interview.


Thanks!
Truman Scholars Association (TSA) Board of Directors
www.trumanscholars.org/events
tsa@trumanscholars.org

 


* Required

First Name *

Last Name *

Scholar State * e.g., AA

Scholar Year * e.g., 1975

Email Address *

Phone Number * e.g., (123) 456-7890

Current Mailing Address *

In which city will you be hosting a Finalist Dinner? *
Please check all that apply.
Atlanta, GA (March 3)
Boston, MA (March 15)
Chicago, IL (March 8)
Cincinnati, OH (March 20)
Denver, CO (March 14)
Fort Worth, TX (March 10)
Kansas City, MO (March 6)
Nashville, TN (March 6)
New York City, NY (March 22)
Philadelphia, PA (March 20)
Phoenix, AZ (March 13)
San Francisco, CA (March 17)
San Juan, PR (March 3)
Seattle, WA (March 16)
St. Paul, MN (March 3)
Washington, DC (March 10: Finalist Dinner #1)
Washington, DC (March 24: Finalist Dinner #2)

Approximately what time do you plan to host the Finalist Dinner? (We recommend 6:30-8pm local time.)
You can adjust the time closer to the date of your event.

Do you have any preliminary thoughts on where you plan to host the Finalist Dinner?
You can adjust the location closer to the date of your event.

Anything else? Comments/suggestions welcomed!

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