Mentor Program
The mentor program pairs new presenters and attendees with more seasoned veterans to help ease some of the apprehension and make the conference experience a more enjoyable one.
What are the benefits of the program?
For mentees, the program provides an opportunity to network and provides a friendly face throughout the conference weekend. Mentors gain the chance to share their insights and experience.
How does it work?
Mentors and mentees are paired based on their common interests. Before the conference, you will receive an e-mail with contact information for whom you are paired with. It is best to begin contact as soon as you receive this information.
After we make contact, then what do we do?
Mentors and mentees have a variety of activities to choose from throughout the conference weekend. Activities to choose from include (but are by no means limited to) the following:
- A meeting time for mentors and mentees has been scheduled for Friday during the conference. Attendance at this session is recommended but not required.
- Discuss the history, focus, and organizational structure of MPCA/MACA
- Attend some panels or events, such as the luncheon, together
- Meet each other's friends who are attending
- Visit the book exhibit together
I am interested. Where do I sign up?
Please sign up to be a mentor or a mentee through the online form. Note: The form opens in a new window. Pop-up blockers might prevent the page form opening. If that is the case, click here to get to the form.
What is the deadline?
The deadline is Setpember 15, 2008. This is to ensure people are paired in a timely manner.
What if I have more questions?
If you would like more information about this program or if you have questions that are not answered here, please contact Heather McIntosh at filmfiles@yahoo.com. Be sure to include "mentor program" or "MPCA" in the subject line. |
