INK 07: TEN TOP STEPS TOWARDS A GREAT ROTARY ELEVATOR SPEECH

{01} Know what an elevator speech is? Concise, engaging explanation Delivered in less than 1 minute Learnt by heart but… Delivered as if fresh

{02} Know what it is for We like info. in short bites A way to engage others Start a conversation to share more Useful for Social media profiles Pitching stories to media

{03} Include phrases that resonate Doing good in the world Making a difference Making the world a better place

{04} Include unique qualities of Rotary World’s 1st service club in 1905 World’s Biggest service club – 1.2 million members in 200 countries Comprising Community leaders Helped to shape United Nations

{05} Include Rotary’s work Develop leadership skills Promote Ethical practices in Vocations & living Help Locally Do good Globally E.g. Ridding world of polio E.g. Working for world peace

{06} Include benefits Develops leadership skills Provides a support network Enriches Business contacts An opportunity to give back Fun & Social events

{07} Include some local action Family violence awareness Brian Dowie park Vocational & School Scholarships

{08} Deliver effectively Inject energy & share passion Be proud but avoid bragging Be warm & engaging

{09} Consider Examples Read other Elevator speeches Available on District Web site or Google “Rotary Elevator Speech” Combine the elements you like best Or make your own from scratch

{10} Practice & Edit Try your speech out with a friend Get feedback Edit and trim Try it out at your club

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