1. 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

2. 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.

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

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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)

9. 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

10. 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

11. Giving a Pilot Speech

12. 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?

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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!!!

16. 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

17. Q & A’s