Speaking Engagement Contract for Debbie Childers

          Thank you so much for your interest in booking a conference with Debbie Childers.  One copy of the following contract should be reviewed carefully, signed, and returned to the Reality Group by _____________________________ to confirm your event.  Keep the other copy for your records and reference.

1.  Because the nature of the speaking engagement you have reserved is that of a Bible teaching conference, the major portion of each session should be devoted to that end.  Therefore, all music, skits, door prizes, and other pre-teaching activities should be limited to 15 minutes.  The teaching portion of each session will be 60-90 minutes in length.  (Each conference varies and the exact times will be provided as per your conference choice.) (Retreat schedules may be more flexible than conferences.)

2.  A major part of the Reality Group's ministry is providing written and taped materials for conference participants.  Please have two six foot or one eight foot table(s) set up in a well-traveled area; a site such as a lobby or foyer, where the conference participants will be during breaks or before and after the event. 

Although it is fine for other conference speakers and/or musicians to have a product table also, we do require that no other product tables (local bookstores, etc.) be set up at the conference. 

3.  If there are "break-out" or small group conferences as part of this event, all break-out sessions scheduled on the final day of the conference should be scheduled after Debbie's last session so that she can leave as early as possible for her trip home.

4.  A traveling companion usually escorts Debbie and will attend the sessions and the meals.  This person will work the product table, but will need 2 assistants from your group.

You will need to reserve a hotel room (or private room if the event is at a retreat center) for Debbie, which will be shared with her travel companion. 

5.  If your event is within reasonable driving time from Atlanta, GA, Debbie will probably drive there.  You will need to provide a check in the amount of $______________ for mileage (_____________ miles X _________ per mile - IRS rate) plus _______ for meal expense en route to and from your conference.  That check needs to be received by the Reality Group no later than _______________________.

If your event is far enough away to require Debbie to fly there, the Reality Group will notify you of possible flights, costs involved, etc. before making a reservation.  The Reality Group will make those reservations, but you will need to provide a reimbursement for that flight within 7 days of making the reservation.  You will need to provide transportation to and from the airport.

6.  Participants will receive a workbook for some conferences.  If it is possible, plan to host the event in a room with tables in order to facilitate note-taking.  Audio/visual needs will be arranged in future discussions.

7.  Because there are exorbitant costs involved in maintaining this ministry (printing, marketing, office equipment, postage, insurance, etc.), it has become necessary to set honorarium guidelines.  For your event the honorarium fee guideline is $_________ (plus $5.00 per person for the conference workbook if the conference requires one.)  

The Reality Group exists for the purpose of sharing the really good news of a Christian's identity and inheritance in Christ!  As God allows and enables us to study together, we will learn about who we are and what we have as a result of God's amazing grace.  Thank you again for inviting us share this message at your event. 

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