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Emcee Wanted for Montréal
Interested in performing emcee duties for the 2008 Annual International ICF Conference in Montréal? Submit your resume by August 15 for consideration.

Requirements include: Emcee experience with large audience (1000+) required. Must be bi-lingual (French and English). ICF members from the Montréal or Québec area preferred (though all applicants will be considered). Emcee to speak/attend three (3) keynotes/general sessions (Thurs-Sat., Nov. 13-15) and closing evening event (Sat., Nov. 15).

Compensation: Complimentary full-conference registration. If traveling from outside Montréal, the ICF will reimburse for travel expenses (economy class air service), ground transportation and lodging, or if traveling from Montréal, the ICF will reimburse for parking/fuel costs.

To apply: Submit a professional resume, including references and an audition video or link to videostream (YouTube, Web site, etc.) to: ICF Conference and Events, 2365 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY 40504.

The deadline for these materials is August 15.

Submit an Energizer Session Proposal
The International Coach Federation invites members and non-members to apply to facilitate an Energizer Session at the 2008 Annual International Conference.

Energizer Sessions provide time for rejuvenation, spiritual connection, physical attention and personal refreshment through a variety of physical and/or mental activities. These sessions are a compliment to sitting through conference presentations by offering nourishment for mind-body-spirit integration and are not to be education presentations.

The deadline to submit applications is 5 p.m. (New York)/21:00 GMT, August 15, 2008. Learn more.

Visit the Education section for Breakout Session descriptions and visit the Speakers section for bio information.

Sobonfu Somé to Present Pre-Conference Workshop

Acclaimed African spiritual teacher and author Sobonfu Somé is the latest presenter to join a superb lineup of speakers and workshop leaders at this year's conference. Sobonfu, whose name means "keeper of the rituals" has traveled the world on a healing mission sharing the rich spiritual life and culture of her native land Burkina Faso. Her pre-conference workshop on Wednesday, November 12, 1-5 p.m., will focus on spirituality, ritual, the sacred and intimacy.

Workshops are not included in the full conference registration fee.

Discounts on Conference Registration Available for a Limited Time

"Early bird"/discounted registration rates are available until July 31, so don’t delay in order to get the best rate for this world-class event. Not only will registering early save you money, but it will also allow you to start taking advantage of exclusive opportunities for registered attendees sooner, such as volunteer opportunities and bookstore submissions. Register now to make the most of pre-conference opportunities!

Check back often for breaking news about this year’s conference. We look forward to seeing you in Montréal!

ICF President Diane Brennan, MBA, MCC talks about this year's event in Montréal. View Video.

Committee Members Share Thoughts on Conference
Conference Education Steering Committee members were recently asked to share their thoughts on this year's conference. Listen to what they had to say by clicking on a link below.

What can you tell us about this year's keyonotes and why you are personally excited about them?

Jeff Staggs, MCC (USA), Chair