Working with Us
In-Person and Virtual Presentations
Working with Us
From the moment you book a Together We Rock! presentation to the day of the event, we want to make sure it’s an awesome experience for everyone involved.
To help with your planning, we’ve put together some guidelines to get you started on the right track. If you have any questions along the way, just reach out to our Together We Rock! team and we’ll be happy to assist.
Virtual Presentations
At Together We Rock! our goal is to inspire learning and champion leadership to create accessible, equitable, and inclusive communities – and when an in-person presentation isn’t possible, we have a virtual option for you. Whether you’re in a corporate boardroom, a conference centre, or a classroom setting, the digital realm allows us to bring you the Together We Rock! message.
Our team would be pleased to chat with you about a virtual presentation.
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Important Information About Our Virtual Presentations
Virtual Platforms
Together We Rock! can host a virtual presentation on Zoom Pro (for audience sizes under 100) or use a client’s virtual platform. To minimize any technology issues, we will discuss with you whether a practice run would be beneficial in advance of the presentation.
Co-Host Function
One of the members of the Together We Rock! team will co-host the virtual presentation to assist John Draper, if required, and facilitate any question period/discussion. Another member of our team will be on-site with John (and practising COVID precautions) to facilitate his communication.
Recording a Presentation
The Together We Rock! presentations are protected by copyright and cannot be recorded, shared, or distributed without our written permission. Audience members will be informed of this requirement at the beginning of a presentation.
Booking a Presentation
If you decide to book a presentation, we’ll follow up with a quote for the presentation fee and any related expenses, as well as a Letter of Confirmation outlining the arrangements. A minimum of one week before the scheduled presentation, you can expect a call from one of our team members, who will finalize all arrangements.
Gift of Appreciation for Our Presenter
While we welcome positive feedback and applause at the end of a presentation, a gift for our presenter is not necessary. If you would like to show your appreciation, we would prefer that you donate to your favourite charity.
In-Person Presentations
In-person presentations are when we come to you – literally (once it is safe to do so)! You start by contacting us by email or telephone, and then our team responds and begins a conversation with you.
Our team would be pleased to chat with you about an in-person presentation.
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Important Information About Our In-Person Presentations
Booking a Presentation
If you decide to book a presentation, we’ll follow up with a quote for the presentation fee and any related expenses, as well as a Letter of Confirmation outlining the arrangements. A minimum of one week before the scheduled presentation, you can expect a call from one of our team members, who will finalize all arrangements.
Presentation Requirements
The Together We Rock! presentations have been created in PowerPoint and include audio (narration), so please make sure you have the following equipment available: projector screen; LTD projector; sound system to plug in our laptop computer; extension cord if required; and microphone (if a Question & Answer session is planned).
At Together We Rock! we know that technology often has a mind of its own, so we will arrive with a back-up laptop computer, LTD projector, and sound system (one that works for groups of under 200 participants), just in case you experience an equipment glitch.
Emergency Contact Number
At Together We Rock! we pride ourselves on punctuality, but we know that weather and city traffic aren’t always predictable. Please provide us with the best telephone number to call if we’ve been held up by unforeseen circumstances on the day of the event.
Introductions
To make things easier for you, we’ll provide you with a sample introduction for John Draper and the names of our team members attending your event. If you’d like photographs for promotional purposes, just let us know and we’ll put on our best smiles!
Arrival and Venue
They say preparation is the key to success, so our team will typically arrive a minimum of one hour before presentation time to make sure that everything runs smoothly. In some cases, you might need us there earlier: just let us know and we’ll work to accommodate your request. Once we arrive, the Together We Rock! team will connect to audio/visual equipment, carry out a sound check, and make sure your team is just as excited as ours! We ask that you make sure the presentation venue (including its entrances and washrooms) is accessible for a motorized wheelchair. If an elevated platform is going to be used, then an appropriate ramp, designed specifically for wheelchairs, will be needed. To keep things running on schedule, please check that any wheelchair lifts are in working order before we arrive and, if you anticipate any accessibility challenges, please let us know in advance so that we can work together to come up with a creative solution.
Accommodation and Travel Arrangements
Our team typically makes its own travel and accommodation arrangements but, should you prefer to make these arrangements through your corporate account, please contact us to discuss our specific needs before you finalize any plans.
Promoting Safe and Secure School Communities
As part of our policy for promoting safe and secure school communities, all Together We Rock! employees and volunteers attending school presentations have been screened through a Police Reference Check for the Vulnerable Sector. As needed, we can provide written verification of our policy in advance of the presentation.
Copyright and Trademark
Together We Rock! is a registered trademark, and all presentations and resource materials are protected by copyright law. An in-person Together We Rock! presentation cannot be recorded, shared, or distributed without our written consent in advance of the presentation date.
Media Coverage and Photographs
Looking to spread the word about your event? We’re happy to accommodate any requests for media coverage of our presentations! But we do ask that, during the presentation, the taking of photographs does not cause a distraction to the audience or our presenter.
We’re big fans of social media and, on the day of the event, our team will ask your permission to take a photo to post on our social media platforms. Note that we will not take photographs of elementary students unless a parent/guardian has signed a Together We Rock! photography release.
Gift of Appreciation for Our Presenter
While we welcome positive feedback and applause at the end of a presentation, a gift for our presenter is not necessary. If you would like to show your appreciation, we would prefer that you donate to your favourite charity.
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