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1 Welcome to the ASFPM National Conference Presentation Submission Form TO SUBMIT Submissions will only be accepted online using this form. The deadline for presentation submissions is October 31, There is only one submission form for Workshops and Concurrent Session presentations (defined below). Questions are tailored to fit the kind of presentation you are submitting. Please answer the first question carefully and submit only once. HOW TO PREVIEW THIS FORM FIRST INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Copy link for this page before clicking links below: Should you wish to review the list of required information prior to completing the submission form, a PDF of each set of questions can be found on the ASFPM website: Concurrent Session Submission Form PREVIEW files/conferences/2015_concurrent_submission_form_preview.pdf Workshop Submission Form PREVIEW files/conferences/2015_workshop_submission_form_preview.pdf Tips to Improve Your Odds of Being Selected to Present: files/conferences/2014_speaker_tips.pdf PLEASE READ: It is recommended that you preview the form before you submit using the linked PDF versions above. Presenters are urged to create a text version of their abstract or workshop submission in a Word document to copy and paste into the online form BEFORE submitting online so they have a copy of their submission. The online form will NOT send Presenters a copy of their submission. Due to the high volume of submissions, we are not able to provide copies of submissions. Only online submissions will be considered, the PDF previews are for review ONLY. Workshop submissions are different than Concurrent Session submissions and each require separate submission forms and information: Workshops are 2 4 hour long courses which include a syllabus, course objectives, and exercises. Workshops should be targeted at offering continuing education for floodplain management professionals. Workshop attendees may pay a fee in addition to their conference registration to attend. Concurrent Session presentations are minutes in length and fit within the standard conference agenda. Concurrent session attendance is included with conference registration. Presentations fit within conference topical tracks, which you will be able to select from on a following page after choosing "Concurrent Session" below. Because of the joint construction of this form, your answers may cause you to jump ahead so the question numbering may not be consecutive. If you are submitting both a concurrent session and a workshop or are submitting more than one concurrent session abstract, you will need to complete this form in its entirety for one presentation (either workshop OR concurrent session) and THEN go back to the presentation submission link (on last page of this form) and submit the second presentation separately. Thank you for your submission. Submit your Workshop or Concurrent Session presentation online at:

2 1. Using the definition of a Workshop, and Concurrent Session (above), which presentation are you submitting? Please choose only one answer. Workshop (2 4 hour long course) Concurrent Session (25 30 minute presentation)

3 CONCURRENT SESSION Submission Form EDITING While completing this form, please keep in mind that if your abstract is selected, much of this information will be posted online and distributed to attendees to help advertise your session. ASFPM will post this information with as little editing as possible. Please consider your readers and draft responses in complete sentences where appropriate. Presenters are strongly urged to draft their responses in a Word document first so they can spell check and then copy and paste the text into this form. Please also save the Word file for your records if your abstract is approved for the conference program, you will be able to update your abstract with any new or changed information prior to the final program going to print. CONFIRMING YOUR SUBMISSION Due the large volume of responses, ASFPM cannot provide copies of your submission to you or verify your submission was received. At the end of this submittal form, you will receive confirmation that your concurrent session abstract or workshop was received. SELECTION PROCESS There is limited space available in the concurrent sessions program. For previous conferences, there has not been enough room for all of the submitted abstracts. Preference will be given to an abstract which, combined with other abstracts of similar focus, create a cohesive and relevant session for a conference track. For information on numbers of abstracts by track submitted in past years, please reference the "Speaker Tips" brochure on the ASFPM website: Selected presenters will be notified by the end of January EXPECTATIONS OF PRESENTERS Presenters who wish to provide handouts must do so at their own discretion and expense, ASFPM does not provide print services. All conference presenters are required to register to attend the full conference. Travel approvals for June 2015 are unknown, but if you know with certainty that you will not be able to register for the conference, please do not submit an abstract. Concurrent Session presentations are coordinated by the Conference Program Chair. Please see information on the ASFPM website at or contact Steve McMaster at steve.mcmaster@ideationinc.com, or call with questions. 32. I have previewed the submission form questions and have saved a text copy of my submission information for my use. I'm ready to enter my information: Yes No

4 Preview Concurrent Session Submission Form Questions HOW TO PREVIEW THIS FORM FIRST INSTRUCTIONS Should you wish to review the list of required information prior to completing the submission form, a PDF of each set of questions can be found on the ASFPM website: Concurrent Session Submission Form PREVIEW files/conferences/2015_concurrent_submission_form_preview.pdf It is recommended that you preview the form before you submit using the linked PDF version above. Presenters are urged to create a text version of their submission in a Word document to copy and paste into the online form BEFORE submitting online so they have a copy of their submission. The online form will NOT send Presenters a copy of their submission. Due to the high volume of submissions, we are not able to provide copies of submissions. Presenters who are selected for the 2015 conference program will receive a copy of their submission at the time they are notified of their selection status. Only online submissions will be considered, the PDF previews are for review ONLY. 33. I'm ready to submit my topic now. Yes No

5 Presenter Information (indicates required field) 34. Lead Presenter: Due to space limitations, the conference pocket guide will list the names of up to two presenters. Additional authors (more than two) can be added to the official narrative program, which is made available online prior to the conference. To add additional authors, the Lead Presenter must submit that information directly to the Program Chair after the abstract has been selected for the program. Insert the pocket guide information for the Lead Presenter here. Name (this is how it will appear in the program be sure to include professional certifications like PE or CFM, if applicable. Please do not include academic degrees except for PhD) Title: Company: Address: City: State (2 letter abbreviation): ZIP/Postal Code: Country: Phone Number: 35. Biography for Lead Presenter Biography must be in narrative format; resume format will not be accepted. (please limit response to about 250 words or 950 characters) 5 6

6 36. Would the lead presenter like to be included in a speaker directory made available to ASFPM members (for the purposes of reaching out to potential speakers and requesting submissions for future events)? Yes No 37. Additional Presenter (if applicable): Insert the pocket guide information for the Additional Presenter below. Name (this is how it will appear in the program be sure to include professional certifications like PE or CFM, if applicable. Please do not include academic degrees except for PhD) Title: Company: Address: City: State (2 letter abbreviation): ZIP/Postal Code:

7 Concurrent Session Title, Description and Point of Contact (indicates requ Please provide a suggested title for your proposed Concurrent Session Presentation in 20 words or less. If selected, ASFPM reserves the right to edit the title for clarity and print limitations. The title will appear in the conference brochure to help attract potential attendees to your session. Please DO NOT put your title in all capitalized letters. EXAMPLE: "The New Elevation Certificate: What Every Floodplain Manager Needs to Know" Presentation Title:

8 39. The conference will examine the challenges facing the nation as flood loss reduction experts share ideas and learn from one another. Presentations will be organized according to the general content tracks below. Each track has several themes listed as a guide to help you select the most appropriate track for your abstract. Please note that some topics (e.g. coastal issues) may fall under any of the following tracks. Additionally, some abstracts could potentially apply to multiple tracks. Presenters should select the track they feel best fits their topic and would most likely contain their intended audience (e.g., it is expected that Track 6 content will be popular for a nontechnical audience, while technical content will most likely be presented in Track 5, 7, or 8). ASFPM reserves the right to re assign your presentation to a different track, if appropriate. For which track are you submitting your presentation? 1) Showcase Sessions: (Reserved for conference sponsors, committees, agencies, NGOs). Contact Chad Ross at chad@floods.org or in the Executive Office with questions. 2) Water Resource Management: Environmental (e.g., benefits, functions, water quality, stream restoration), Stormwater (e.g., fees, best practices, case studies, looking forward, comprehensive planning, watersheds, economic values), Climate Change (e.g., responses, adaptation, planning) 3) NFIP: State/Local programs (e.g., agency/department programs, building codes), Floodplain regulations and compliance, Flood insurance, National policy (e.g., NFIP Reform Act), NAI/Coastal NAI, Community Rating System/Higher standards 4) Mitigation: FEMA s HMA programs (e.g., application process, benefit cost analysis, tools), Risk assessments, Project success stories (e.g., local, infrastructure), Loss avoidance studies, Mitigation planning, Partnerships (e.g., Silver Jackets program, state initiatives) 5) Levees, Dams, and Barriers: Risk assessments/breach analysis, National policy, Removals/Setbacks, State/Local issues 6) Education and Outreach: Success Stories, Training and Professional Development (e.g., ethics), Risk MAP and Community Engagement, Higher Education (e.g., college classes, degrees) 7) Flood Modeling (Riverine and Coastal): Hydrology & Hydraulics, 1D vs. 2D, Modeling programs, Case studies, real world project examples, Climate change in modeling 8) Flood Mapping: State and Local mapping initiatives, Mapping process, Reducing mapping costs (e.g., collaboration, efficiencies, shifting burdens), Impacts of revised maps, Letters of Map Change (e.g., LOMA, LOMR), GIS and mapping data

9 Abstract (indicates required field) 40. Please provide your presentation Abstract, describing what topics will be covered. In your last paragraph, please explain what you hope to accomplish with your presentation by starting the paragraph with "This presentation will...". Abstracts submitted should be 300 words or less in length. Presentation Abstract: 5 6

10 Attendees and Audience (indicates required field) 41. Using the guidelines below, please tell us what level of experience/knowledge your presentation is written for. Your response will not limit who may attend, but will help attendees to select the proper fit for their interest and experience. Target Experience Level (attendee experience introductory, intermediate, advanced?) Introductory = written for attendees with no previous (or limited) experience in FPM or the topic area Intermediate = written for attendees with some experience in FPM or the topic area Advanced = seasoned attendees with 10 + years of experience in FPM or the topic area

11 Comment 42. Comment (optional). Use this section to explain prioritization if submitting more than one abstract or to make something more clear to the abstract review team. Please limit comment to 300 words or less. 5 6

12 Submission Form COMPLETED The form has been completed, but will not be submitted for consideration until you click the Done button below. The deadline for submissions is October 31, Selected presenters will be notified by the end of January TO SUBMIT ANOTHER PRESENTATION Click the DONE button below and then click link provided on the confirmation page. DO NOT click your browser's back button, or you may overwrite your previous submission. Click the DONE button below to submit your presentation for consideration.