The American Ornithologists Union will hold its 129th Stated Meeting 24-29 July 2011 in Jacksonville, FL. We hereby invite proposals for symposia and workshops. Symposia proposals should include: (1) title of symposium, (2) a 2-5 sentence rationale for the symposiums topic, (3) names, contact information, and presentation topics of presenting speakers and 1-2 alternate speakers, and (4) requested length of symposium (whole day or half day). Before submitting the proposal, organizers are strongly encouraged to contact potential participants and receive at least tentative commitments from them to attend. Symposia typically include 6-8 presentations in 30 minute segments (25 minutes for presentation, 5 minutes for questions). Workshop proposals should include (1) title of workshop, (2) a 2-5 sentence rationale for the workshops topic, (3) names and contact information of the workshops leaders, (4) short description of target audience, (5) requested length of workshop, and (5) anticipated format and requested resources (e.g., projection equipment, large table). Symposium presenters and organizers are expected to pay registration fees and travel expenses; the AOU cannot provide financial assistance. We encourage symposium and workshop organizers to seek external funds to support participants expenses. The deadline for submission of symposium and workshop proposals is 31 December, 2010. Please submit proposals (Word or PDF attachment) to Rob Fletcher: [email protected] .
