Seminars...

[St. George]

As many of you know - I moderate the "Historical Society Forum" here at Cas City - and also write "St. George's Notes" from time to time, as the urge to enlighten strikes...

I spoke at this past Convention on the various things you may have on you as you build an Impression.

Here are a few questions for consideration.

When attending the Convention - what do 'you' want to experience in the way of a seminar?
And what would you like to 'see', as well?

We're not talking about the Workshops, since those are pretty well-structured and there's an end result.

We're talking about a Presentation.

Do you want to see (and hear) a low-key Oral presentation - a  Power-Point Slide Show - a Display featuring a 'Key" that you can peruse at leisure and ask questions of - a Combination of the styles - or what?

Obviously - there are folks deeply involved in the research and history - and have good reference libraries available to them, while others are new to NCOWS and its attendant focus on authenticity.

A good Presenter doesn't want to "Preach to the Choir" and really doesn't want to "Talk Down" to new folks who may be somewhat 'amazed' at what can go into the creation of an accurate Impression.

Ideally - a seminar leaves everyone with something to take away that they didn't know before.

Do you feel that an hour is enough time - or should it be closer to 90 minutes to allow for the Q&A period and subsequent 'short stories' that 'illuminate'?

And as you ponder these questions - remember - they're put on by single individuals like you...

Vaya,

Scouts Out!