Call for Proposals

WROLC has a long history of providing quality programs, workshops and experiences for participants at its annual conference. We encourage you to consider being a Presenter at this year’s conference. Many of those that present at the conference are students or first-time presenters. We look forward to receiving your workshop proposal and know that with your participation this year’s conferences will be the best in WROLC history.

Go ahead and step outside of your comfort zone. Present!

Download Registration/Presenters Form and Mail Registration to:

• CSUSB Rec Sports
• WROLC 2008
• 5500 University Parkway
• San Bernardino CA, 92407

Past Workshop Topics Have Included

• Photography in the Backcountry!
• Cultivating Ocean Awareness Through Surfing Instruction
• Decision Making and Problem Solving Tools for Outdoor Leaders
• Van Games
• Marketing you Outdoor Program
• Challenge Course Rescues
• Gourmet Camping and Backpacking Deserts
• Attitudes, Skills and Knowledge: The Cornerstones to Wilderness Leadership
• Spirituality in High Places
• Basic Teambuilding Facilitation
• "Following the Trail of the Bobcat"- Survival Skills Natural History of the California Coast Redwoods
• Professional Success After Graduation
• Hiking Mexico to Canada: A Journey Along the Pacific Crest Trail
• Promoting Diversity in Outdoor Recreation
• Team Building Games
• Eco-Tourism and Respecting Cultures
• Make Your Own Backcountry Stove
• Is There a Wrong Way to Belay?
• Beyond Sea Kayaking
• Slacklining
• Winter Camping
• Map and Compass Basics
• Leave No Trace
• The Night Sky
• Training the Trainers: a Back Packer Instructor’s Course

Presenter Info:

Hopefully the following information will answer most of your questions.

Should you have any questions please feel free to contact Mark Oswood at CSUSB Outdoors, (909) 537-3863 or info@wrolc.org.

• We will do everything we can to accommodate your requests for equipment. If there are any issues we will let you know well in advance.
• If possible you will be getting the conference schedule ahead of time, but in the event you do not get the schedule until the first day of the conference, please be ready to present on Friday.
• We ask that you locate the room you will be utilizing for your presentation before your time slot, and that you arrive to your room 15 minutes before the start of your workshop.
• If you are using computer equipment or other technology enhancements please do your part to double check that they will work before getting to the conference space. You will need to provide your own computer; we will provide the projection and audio equipment.
• There will be a student volunteer in each room to assist with setup and who will be able to contact someone to assist with A/V problems.

Tips for Success

The following are some suggestions that may help you develop your presentation and make your session as engaging as possible:

• Put considerable thought into your main point- what do you hope participants will get out of your sessions?
• Be kind to potential participants- make sure the title and description accurately represent the content of your session. Nothing is more disappointing than going to a workshop that turns out to have little relationship to its write-up.
• “Round-table” and “brainstorm” sessions often lack direction and focus. If you choose such a format, think the issue through and be prepared to direct the flow of the conversation and illicit participation.
• Consider your audience - will your session be appropriate for beginners or professionals?
• Participants are looking for creative, engaging sessions that inspire them to think and to learn.