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KSC STAR SPEAKER'S BUREAU
The Star Speaker's Bureau is poised to respond and eager to be of service for your next conference, club meeting, training seminar or social function. Our speaker's bureau is able to provide a wide range of topics. We offer a variety of topics from motivational, leadership, team building, communications, officer training and development, humor, philanthropic and ways & means programs. Our extensive experiences with leadership training and team building will be a primary focus of what our speakers have to offer the public.
Client satisfaction is a primary concern and goal!
We work hard to provide results in a pleasant, prompt, and efficient manner, and to meticulously attend to the details to insure that your speaker's presentation is a true success. We will ask that each presentation be evaluated in order to insure continual quality control of our Speaker's bureau. We take great pride in providing the highest quality of client-centered service that is possible. Our speaker's will customize their presentations to your needs.
Speaker's Fee
Travel Guidelines
Speaker's Expenses & responsibilities
Speaker's Bookings
Booking a Workshop
Special Programs
Program Evaulations
Topics
Speaker classification
Speaker's Fee:
- Level 1 Speakers:
Level 1 speakers will limit their presentations to ESA functions only. Speaking engagements for ESA functions are provided at no cost. Any speaking engagement for an ESA function outside the state of Kansas are provided at no cost, however do require that reasonable travel, room & board be covered for the speaker. If the client chooses to make a donation to the speaker's charity of choice that would be acceptable.
- Level 2 Speakers:
These speakers in our bureau can be hired to give presentations outside of the ESA organization. We have a variety of speakers, topics and classifications available to the public. A standard speaker's fee of $500 plus reasonable travel, room and board expenses is generally set for each level two speaker. Some speakers may charge more for their services or negotiate the fee with the client. A speaker may choose to request a donation to a philanthropic activity or waive the fee. The speaker reserves the right to negotiate their contract with the client and set their own travel restrictions.
- Workshops will charge $70 per person for a half day workshop with a minimum of three speakers. Single speaker workshops or training sessions will charge $65 per person for a program presentation for up to two topics. Workshops for youth (any audience under the age of 17) will be negotiated with the Speaker's Bureau.
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Travel Guidelines & Responsibilities:
Each speaker sets their own limitations regarding the distance they will travel to deliver a persentation. The cost of travel and lodging will be added to the cost of the speaker and will be absorbed by the client. Reasonable travel requirements will be negotiated and agreed upon between the speaker and the client. This will be added to the contract provided by the Star Speaker's Bureau.
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Speaker's Expenses & Responsibilities:
Travel expenses, accomodations, and incidental expenses determined prior to the event will be paid in advance of the event. (Along with the determined speaker's fee) It is the speaker's responsibility to finalize the contract, travel requirements, and/or negotiate any fees with the client. The speaker will also be responsible for the distribution of the evaluation cards for the contracted event and turning them into the Speaker's Bureau Coordinator.
We prefer that bookings are made at least three months prior to the event and made through the booking agent of the Star Speaker's Bureau. Each Speaker has the right to accept or reject any speaking engagement. However, once the engagement has been accepted with a signed contract, the speaker and client should consider it an obligation that has to be competed. Only in extreme situation will a speaker ever cancel on a commitment and every effort will be made to get a replacement to fill that obligation based upon the client's needs.
The Booking agent should be notified regarding any cancelation of contract. All funds should be returned to the contracting party. Any cancelation of a contract by the other party will have funds returned. If expenses were incurred prior to the cancelation these would be covered and/or negotiated with the client.
Booking a Speaker - click here 
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- Some programs have additional requirements, which will add to the cost of the presentation. These will be negotiated with each circumstance. Time, distance, and location will determine the cost to be absorbed by the client.
Program Evaluation:
Evaluation cards will be sent to the client to be distributed after the event. The event host can collect and give to the speaker at the end of the evening or can mail the cards back to the Star Speaker's Bureau Booking Agent. These evaluations will be averaged and added to the presenter's resume on the Bureau's site so others may know how well their presentations were received by the client.
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Program Topics:
Each presenter will be responsible for developing and listing their speaking topics and events. The topics will be added to and/or updated periodically. Our presenters will develop their ability to customize their topics to address the needs of the client. This means added research by the speaker with questionaires, phone conferences with organizations and reserch materials on the client's organization.
Our presenter's (speakers that speaks to, or entertains an audience) fall into many categories. Below is a brief description and list of some of our general categories. The bureau's speakers have classified themselves in the following classifications for the clients convenience.
- Keynote Speaker:
A keynote speaker is considered the main presenter and will usually speak for approximataely 30 to 90 minutes at a general session, dinnner, or banquet. A keynote speaker can be either a professional or non-professional speaker. Keynote speakers fall into a variety of subcategories. Some these are:
- Motivational: Speakers who get a group enthused about themselves or the organization, while providing a message that is thoughtful and useful. A good motivator can make an impact by leaving a lasting impression.
- Inspirational: Speakers who have succeecded in life despite a varieaty of setbacks and handicaps, or have accomplished something against great odds. Such speakers tell life stories, which can inspire the audience toward greater goals and accomplishments.
- Educational: Speakers who can talk on specific subject in an educational, informative, exciting, as well as an entertaining manner. Any of the subjects that can be taught in a seminar or workshoop can be covered in a keynote address. However, not all seminar speakers make exciting keynote speakers.
- Seminar leader:
The Seminar leaders are experts on a particular topic. The objective is to educate and motivate an audience on that subject. The delivery will be less dramatic and more conversational than a keynote speaker. A seminar format will usually allow for more interaction between presenter and audience. Seminars will usually provide handouts, work with overhead projectors, slides, and/or power-point visuals. Seminar leaders can easily work with a relatively large audience. Our Seminar leaders will design your seminar around your specific needs.
- Workshop Facilitator:
The workshop facilitator is very similar to the teacher in the classroom. These presenters usually work with the smaller audience which allows for more individual attention. A facilitator can provide guidance as the participant practices using the newly acquired knowledge or skill. The facilitator will lead the group through an activity, exercise or simulation that allows them to probe, clarify, or relate the new information to their own experience and workplace needs.
One-Day Workshops: Our Workshops are designed for three one-hour increments given on a rotating topic bases. Topics can be repeated so the client can attend all three sessions of a round robin format or more than three topics can be selected where topic selection will be a consideration by the client. Our presenters work in groups to facilitate the one-day workshops. The client can select the program for the one-day workshop based upon the needs of their organization.
The client may select a single topic from the list for presentation.
A four month time frame must be allowed if the topic has to be developed for the client. A workshop team will be developed based upon the topics that are selected and available workshop speakers.
We find that a free lunch time placing people on their own is the easiest, but the client is responsible for planning any lunch activity.
The KSC Star Speaker’s Bureau has a pool of speakers available for workshop presentations. Requests for a workshop will drawn from this pool of speakers based upon their topic expertise, location, and availability. The location and facility for the workshop will be set by the group/person making the request for the workshop. If the bureau is asked to plan location and facilities there will be an extra charge.
Booking a Workshop or Workshop Topic - click here
WORKSHOP FORMAT
(Round Robin format for the one-half day workshop.)
Time Session Session Session 9:30-10:45 am Topic #1 Topic #2 Topic #3 11:00-12:15 am Topic #2 Topic #3 Topic #1 12:15-1:00 pm Lunch Lunch Lunch 1:00-2:15 pm Topic #3 Topic #1 Topic #2
Workshop Topics included but are not limited to are:
- Motivational tips and Techniques
- Dealing with conflict management
- Time management skills
- Moving into Life transitions skillfully
- How to become an effective decision maker
- How different leadership styles work together
- How to conduct effective meetings
- Team building skills
- How to use Robert’s Rules of Order effectively for your organization.
- How to be an effective president for your organization.
- How to be an effective officer for your organization.
- The art of effective decision making
- Leadership styles and how they can effectively build teamwork
- How to motivate people effectively
- How to use humor effectively
- How to build PMA (Positive Mental Attitudes)
- How to deal with conflict management.
- How to build customer service within your organization.
- Other topic particular to the client’s interests and needs can be developed.
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- Trainer:
The trainer will specialize in hands-on instruction of a specific skill that will later be used by the participant in their work. (Examples: learning a computer program, communications techniques, leadership skills) Generally, trainers are hired to teach employees at the organization's own facility and only occasionally at a meeting or convention.
- Entertainer:
The entertainer will most generally be used for general sessions, dinners, banquets, parties, and/or special events. If you get the right entertainment for the right situation it can contribute significantly to the success of the meeting. We offer a variety of humor speakers. One is a group comprised of many entertainers that help your organization raise funds.
- Combination Program:
These are presentations with a multiple purpose. A presenter that entertains and provides an excellent message plus helps your group to raise awareness of your philanthropic or ways & means project. The entertainers ability to captivate s sophisticated audience with a great show while interweaving a powerful and motivating message can make the difference between a good meeting and a great one.
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Contact the Kansas State Council:
E-mail: WEBMASTER
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| Speaker classification |
Speaker's Fee:
- Level 1 Speakers:
Level 1 speakers will limit their presentations to ESA functions only. Speaking engagements for ESA functions are provided at no cost. Any speaking engagement for an ESA function outside the state of Kansas are provided at no cost, however do require that reasonable travel, room & board be covered for the speaker. If the client chooses to make a donation to the speaker's charity of choice that would be acceptable.
- Level 2 Speakers:
These speakers in our bureau can be hired to give presentations outside of the ESA organization. We have a variety of speakers, topics and classifications available to the public. A standard speaker's fee of $500 plus reasonable travel, room and board expenses is generally set for each level two speaker. Some speakers may charge more for their services or negotiate the fee with the client. A speaker may choose to request a donation to a philanthropic activity or waive the fee. The speaker reserves the right to negotiate their contract with the client and set their own travel restrictions.
- Workshops will charge $70 per person for a half day workshop with a minimum of three speakers. Single speaker workshops or training sessions will charge $65 per person for a program presentation for up to two topics. Workshops for youth (any audience under the age of 17) will be negotiated with the Speaker's Bureau.
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Travel Guidelines & Responsibilities:
Each speaker sets their own limitations regarding the distance they will travel to deliver a persentation. The cost of travel and lodging will be added to the cost of the speaker and will be absorbed by the client. Reasonable travel requirements will be negotiated and agreed upon between the speaker and the client. This will be added to the contract provided by the Star Speaker's Bureau.
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Speaker's Expenses & Responsibilities:
Travel expenses, accomodations, and incidental expenses determined prior to the event will be paid in advance of the event. (Along with the determined speaker's fee) It is the speaker's responsibility to finalize the contract, travel requirements, and/or negotiate any fees with the client. The speaker will also be responsible for the distribution of the evaluation cards for the contracted event and turning them into the Speaker's Bureau Coordinator.
We prefer that bookings are made at least three months prior to the event and made through the booking agent of the Star Speaker's Bureau. Each Speaker has the right to accept or reject any speaking engagement. However, once the engagement has been accepted with a signed contract, the speaker and client should consider it an obligation that has to be competed. Only in extreme situation will a speaker ever cancel on a commitment and every effort will be made to get a replacement to fill that obligation based upon the client's needs.
The Booking agent should be notified regarding any cancelation of contract. All funds should be returned to the contracting party. Any cancelation of a contract by the other party will have funds returned. If expenses were incurred prior to the cancelation these would be covered and/or negotiated with the client.
Booking a Speaker - click here
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- Some programs have additional requirements, which will add to the cost of the presentation. These will be negotiated with each circumstance. Time, distance, and location will determine the cost to be absorbed by the client.
Program Evaluation:
Evaluation cards will be sent to the client to be distributed after the event. The event host can collect and give to the speaker at the end of the evening or can mail the cards back to the Star Speaker's Bureau Booking Agent. These evaluations will be averaged and added to the presenter's resume on the Bureau's site so others may know how well their presentations were received by the client.Return to the top of the page:
Program Topics:
Each presenter will be responsible for developing and listing their speaking topics and events. The topics will be added to and/or updated periodically. Our presenters will develop their ability to customize their topics to address the needs of the client. This means added research by the speaker with questionaires, phone conferences with organizations and reserch materials on the client's organization.Our presenter's (speakers that speaks to, or entertains an audience) fall into many categories. Below is a brief description and list of some of our general categories. The bureau's speakers have classified themselves in the following classifications for the clients convenience.
- Keynote Speaker:
A keynote speaker is considered the main presenter and will usually speak for approximataely 30 to 90 minutes at a general session, dinnner, or banquet. A keynote speaker can be either a professional or non-professional speaker. Keynote speakers fall into a variety of subcategories. Some these are:- Motivational: Speakers who get a group enthused about themselves or the organization, while providing a message that is thoughtful and useful. A good motivator can make an impact by leaving a lasting impression.
- Inspirational: Speakers who have succeecded in life despite a varieaty of setbacks and handicaps, or have accomplished something against great odds. Such speakers tell life stories, which can inspire the audience toward greater goals and accomplishments.
- Educational: Speakers who can talk on specific subject in an educational, informative, exciting, as well as an entertaining manner. Any of the subjects that can be taught in a seminar or workshoop can be covered in a keynote address. However, not all seminar speakers make exciting keynote speakers.
- Seminar leader:
The Seminar leaders are experts on a particular topic. The objective is to educate and motivate an audience on that subject. The delivery will be less dramatic and more conversational than a keynote speaker. A seminar format will usually allow for more interaction between presenter and audience. Seminars will usually provide handouts, work with overhead projectors, slides, and/or power-point visuals. Seminar leaders can easily work with a relatively large audience. Our Seminar leaders will design your seminar around your specific needs.
- Workshop Facilitator:
The workshop facilitator is very similar to the teacher in the classroom. These presenters usually work with the smaller audience which allows for more individual attention. A facilitator can provide guidance as the participant practices using the newly acquired knowledge or skill. The facilitator will lead the group through an activity, exercise or simulation that allows them to probe, clarify, or relate the new information to their own experience and workplace needs.
One-Day Workshops: Our Workshops are designed for three one-hour increments given on a rotating topic bases. Topics can be repeated so the client can attend all three sessions of a round robin format or more than three topics can be selected where topic selection will be a consideration by the client. Our presenters work in groups to facilitate the one-day workshops. The client can select the program for the one-day workshop based upon the needs of their organization.
The client may select a single topic from the list for presentation.
A four month time frame must be allowed if the topic has to be developed for the client. A workshop team will be developed based upon the topics that are selected and available workshop speakers.
We find that a free lunch time placing people on their own is the easiest, but the client is responsible for planning any lunch activity.
The KSC Star Speaker’s Bureau has a pool of speakers available for workshop presentations. Requests for a workshop will drawn from this pool of speakers based upon their topic expertise, location, and availability. The location and facility for the workshop will be set by the group/person making the request for the workshop. If the bureau is asked to plan location and facilities there will be an extra charge.
Booking a Workshop or Workshop Topic - click here
WORKSHOP FORMAT
(Round Robin format for the one-half day workshop.)Time Session Session Session 9:30-10:45 am Topic #1 Topic #2 Topic #3 11:00-12:15 am Topic #2 Topic #3 Topic #1 12:15-1:00 pm Lunch Lunch Lunch 1:00-2:15 pm Topic #3 Topic #1 Topic #2 Workshop Topics included but are not limited to are:
- Motivational tips and Techniques
- Dealing with conflict management
- Time management skills
- Moving into Life transitions skillfully
- How to become an effective decision maker
- How different leadership styles work together
- How to conduct effective meetings
- Team building skills
- How to use Robert’s Rules of Order effectively for your organization.
- How to be an effective president for your organization.
- How to be an effective officer for your organization.
- The art of effective decision making
- Leadership styles and how they can effectively build teamwork
- How to motivate people effectively
- How to use humor effectively
- How to build PMA (Positive Mental Attitudes)
- How to deal with conflict management.
- How to build customer service within your organization.
- Other topic particular to the client’s interests and needs can be developed.
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- Motivational tips and Techniques
- Trainer:
The trainer will specialize in hands-on instruction of a specific skill that will later be used by the participant in their work. (Examples: learning a computer program, communications techniques, leadership skills) Generally, trainers are hired to teach employees at the organization's own facility and only occasionally at a meeting or convention.
- Entertainer:
The entertainer will most generally be used for general sessions, dinners, banquets, parties, and/or special events. If you get the right entertainment for the right situation it can contribute significantly to the success of the meeting. We offer a variety of humor speakers. One is a group comprised of many entertainers that help your organization raise funds.
- Combination Program:
These are presentations with a multiple purpose. A presenter that entertains and provides an excellent message plus helps your group to raise awareness of your philanthropic or ways & means project. The entertainers ability to captivate s sophisticated audience with a great show while interweaving a powerful and motivating message can make the difference between a good meeting and a great one.
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Contact the Kansas State Council:
E-mail: WEBMASTER - Keynote Speaker: