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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Hi everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>It’s that time of year again… The ASUG Call for Presentations is open (at least until December 7, maybe longer).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>As usual, I will be working with other ASUG volunteers in the Business Integration and Technology Infrastructure track to put together the best sessions for your learning pleasure.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><br>If you are interested in presenting at ASUG, I highly recommend that you submit an abstract at:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>callforpresentations.asug.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><br>Here is some additional information you may find helpful: (Courtesy of Tammy Powlas)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><strong>FAQ:</strong><o:p></o:p></p><p><strong>Can I submit multiple abstracts?</strong><o:p></o:p></p><p>Yes, multiple abstracts are welcome <o:p></o:p></p><p><strong>Will ASUG reimburse travel expenses?<o:p></o:p></strong></p><p>ASUG does not reimburse travel expenses but if your abstract is selected you get to attend the conference for free (conditions apply to multiple speakers) <o:p></o:p></p><p><strong>What if I have no experience in public speaking?</strong><o:p></o:p></p><p>ASUG offers webcasts for speakers and typically at the end there is an open forum to ask questions. <o:p></o:p></p><p>There is also a mid-point review process if you have trouble preparing your presentation. <o:p></o:p></p><p><strong>How long are the sessions?</strong><o:p></o:p></p><p>Education sessions are typically 60 minutes long with 45 minutes presentation and 15 minutes question & answer <o:p></o:p></p><p><strong>Why should I present?</strong><o:p></o:p></p><p>This is an opportunity to showcase yourself and your company and plus you will get free registration to both ASUG Annual Conference and SAPPHIRE NOW. You can be attendee and learn from other customer stories. <o:p></o:p></p><p><strong>Are multiple speakers allowed?</strong><o:p></o:p></p><p>Yes, please note the policy from ASUG:<o:p></o:p></p><p><em><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>One (1) primary and (1) secondary presenter who are identified at the time of abstract submission and whose abstracts are accepted will receive a complimentary registration to the conference, provided at least one of the speakers is an SAP customer. Secondary presenters who do not qualify for a complimentary registration are welcome to attend the event at a discounted presenter registration rate and will be listed in the event marketing material.</span></em> <o:p></o:p></p><p><strong>I have a topic but cannot find the right track - what should I do?</strong><o:p></o:p></p><p>Feel free to e-mail <a href="mailto:speakers@asug.com">speakers@asug.com</a> or select the "I don't know which track" option <o:p></o:p></p><p><strong>What type of presentation focus areas are available ?</strong><o:p></o:p></p><p>I recommend that abstracts focus on best practices, return on investment, cost savings, lessons learned, "war stories", case studies <o:p></o:p></p><p><strong>I submitted my abstract, what are the next steps?</strong><o:p></o:p></p><p>ASUG volunteers will review the abstract - if selected, you will be notified by ASUG Headquarters in 2013 and will be asked to participate in a mid-point review some time in March and submit final presentation in April (dates subject to change) <o:p></o:p></p><p><strong>I'm ready. Where do I submit?</strong><o:p></o:p></p><p>callforpresentations.asug.com or click <a href="http://callforpresentations.asug.com">here</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p><strong>I am experiencing logon issues at callforpresentations.asug.com - what can I do?</strong><o:p></o:p></p><p>Send an e-mail to <a href="mailto:speakers@asug.com">speakers@asug.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>----</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Susan R. Keohan</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>SAP Workflow Specialist</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Enterprise Applications</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Information Services Department</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>MIT Lincoln Laboratory</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>244 Wood Street, LI-200</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Lexington, MA. 02420</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>781-981-3561</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><a href="mailto:keohan@LL.MIT.EDU"><span style='color:blue'>keohan@LL.MIT.EDU</span></a></span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>