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SPEAKING FEES
The speaking fee (Honorarium) usually provides two (2)
speakers for approximately 60 – 90 minutes, and includes
all research, briefings, preparation and travel time,
but does not include travel cost and accommodations.
(See Speaking Terms and Conditions).
Honorariums are based on a sliding scaling. First Person
– War on Terror speakers donates ten percent of all
honorariums to various veteran's service organizations,
established to assist veterans and their families
SPEAKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Standard terms are for payment of the full amount of the
fee and airline flights 7 DAYS prior to the session. An
invoice and itinerary will be sent when you confirm your
booking. Additional expenses such as accommodations,
taxi, hire car, photocopying and other incidental out of
pocket expenses are paid by your organization. An
invoice will be forwarded to you for any additional
expenses incurred, which must be paid 7 DAYS after the
speaking engagement. All necessary hotel costs such as
room charges and food should be charged to your master
account or billed to your organization, but do not
include long distance calls/mini bar. Please note that
audio and video recordings are prohibited.
HIRING A SPEAKER
Each lecture is negotiated between the speaker and the
society. Some societies and some speakers have contracts
for these events. However, here are some general
guidelines for both speakers and societies. Society ·
Contacts the speaker well in advance of the event and
advertises only after a written agreement is reached. ·
Provides written confirmation of the engagement
including topics, arrangements, and compensation. ·
Sends a draft of promotional materials including
proposed presentation schedule. · Organizes the event
including location, publicity, and logistics. ·
Furnishes the required audio-visual equipment. ·
Appoints a host to assist the speaker with local
arrangements. · Compensates speaker at close of the
event, according to agreed terms which may include
honorarium, travel, and other expenses. Speaker ·
Provides written confirmation of the engagement
including the topics to be presented. · Informs society
in advance about requirements including audio-visual
needs and any special dietary or lodging needs. · Sends
handout material, if any, in advance to allow society to
duplicate it, and includes written permission for the
society to print. · Gives well-organized, educational
lectures on the agreed-upon topics. · Provides
information and materials in a timely fashion. Society
and Speaker · Each should maintain communication with
the other about arrangements for the event.
You can e-mail us
FirstPerson-WaronTerror to arrange details.
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