Ambassador Training “There are three things to aim at in public speaking: first, to get into your subject, then to get your subject into yourself, and lastly, to get your subject into the heart of your audience.” -Alexander Gregg

Welcome! The purpose of today’s training is to learn how to effectively share Pilot International’s (PI) mission with your network, staff, schools & organizations. After attending this training you will have the tools and techniques needed to comfortably deliver information about PI to any audience type.

Training Schedule Welcome & Introduction About Being A Pilot Ambassador Workshop - Giving Speeches Q & A Session

Mission Statement “To serve by furthering PI’s humanitarian efforts through charitable, educational, and research programs in communities throughout the world.”

Objectives After attending this training you will have a better understanding of… ◦What a Pilot International Ambassador is and does ◦How to represent the Pilot International appropriately ◦How to gauge your audience and speaking to different audience types ◦Effective presentation skills to share with your membership within your community and networks

What is a Pilot Ambassador? am·bas·sa·dor –  a: an authorized representative or messenger b: an unofficial representative; i.e. “ambassadors of goodwill”  A Pilot Ambassador shares the mission of PI with other organizations such as:  Schools  Businesses/employee organizations  Religious organizations  Service Clubs (i.e. Rotary Club)  General Network

What is a Pilot Member? Mem–ber /member/  a: An individual belonging to a group such as a society or team; “a drama club member” b: An animal or plant group: “a member of the lily family”. __________________________________________________________  A Pilot Ambassador shares the mission of PI with other organizations such as:  Schools  Businesses/employee organizations  Religious organizations  Service Clubs (i.e. Rotary Club)  General Network

What is a Pilot Ambassador’s Mission?  Motivate people to learn about Pilot International  Motivate people to contribute their time, contacts, dollars, resources  Motivate people to help in whatever way they can to fulfill the mission of Pilot International (Time, Treasure & Talent)

What is expected of a Pilot Ambassador? IIt is expected that all Pilot Ambassador volunteers will: Deliver an accurate and consistent message Represent PI appropriately Prepare presentations in advance, and practice in front of an audience Arrive at appointments on time Fill and submit a feedback for to the office

Pilot Ambassador Volunteers would NEVER…  Misrepresent Pilot International  Abuse any contact  Reveal confidential information  Be unprepared  Intentionally miss an appointment  Make promises  Give out false information

Giving a Pilot Speech

How much do you know about Pilot International?  When was Pilot International started?  Where was it started?  What year did the Pilot International receive its charter?  Who is the PI President & Executive Director?  What countries & districts (states) do we cover?  Who is the District Governor & local club president?  What is our web address?  PI  District  Local Club  What is Anchor?  Ages of children who are eligible for to be an Anchor?

About your Audiences  Some of the organizations you might encounter as a Pilot Ambassador are:  Schools and Youth Organizations  Corporations  Employee Groups  Clubs, Organizations and community groups  Churches  Hospitals  Banks

Main Points for a Pilot International Speech  While speeches will vary by audience, all your Pilot International speeches should include:  Our Mission Statement  Background about our Grassroots Organization  The types of projects  Locally  District  Internationally  At least one project you enjoy that you’ve seen make a remarkable difference in the lives of others

How to Engage Your Audience  Give your audience eye contact  Speak slowly and clearly  No notes; speak from the heart and make it a conversation, not a dialogue  Relax  Smile  Have fun!!!

Do Not Overwhelm Your Audience  Give your audience an overview…not a 90 year history of the organization  Don’t ramble about the inner workings of your district or local club  Do not focus on the details of club duties  Do not overlook the mission  Do not focus on the work and overlook the service  Do not forget to follow up with your audience

Q & A’s