Speaking Request

Do you want the President to speak at your event? Submit this form!

Event Information
Event Name/Title * Required
Date of Event * Required
Month
Day
Year
Purpose of Event * Required
Start Time of Event * Required

: Hours

Minutes

AM/PM AM/PM
End Time of Event * Required

: Hours

Minutes

AM/PM AM/PM
President's Arrival Time * Required

: Hours

Minutes

AM/PM AM/PM
Organization * Required
Point of Contact for Event * Required
First Last
Email * Required
Enter Email Confirm Email
Point of Contact's Phone # * Required
Audience * Required
- Students
- Faculty
- Staff
- Alumni
- Elected Officials
- Your Group Only
Venue Information
Event Venue * Required

The name of the venue housing the event.
Location Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Room
Location Phone #
Expected Number of Attendees
Rain Location

If a rain location has been designated, please indicate it here.
Open to Public?
- Yes
- No
Do You Need a Photo or Bio?
- Photo
- Bio
Media Expected?
- Yes
- No
At the Event
President's Role at Event * Required

Welcome, keynote, etc.
Issues for President to Address * Required
Please submit a short list of issues important to your organization for the President to address
Event MC
First Last
Who Introduces the President?
First Last
Length of Time for President to Speak * Required
Will There be a Podium?
- Yes
- No
Is the President Expected to Introduce anyone?
- Yes
- No
Whom Will the President Introduce?
First Last
Bio of Person President Introduces
Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.
Will Awards be Presented?
- Yes
- No
To Whom Will Awards be Presented?
Who Will Present Awards?
Order of Speakers
Other Dignitaries Attending Event
Function Attire * Required
- Business
- Casual
- Black Tie (Formal)
Will Invitations be Sent From the President?
- Yes
- No
Draft Invitation
Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, , Max. file size: 50 MB.
Please submit a draft invitation for approval
Special Arrangements
Guests at Head Table
Head Table?
- Yes
- No
Additional Special Arrangements?
Email
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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