[QUAD-L] Freelance, er um oops or a Well Prepared Written Statement.

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In a message dated 7/19/2006 5:07:00 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I always did best jotting a  few key points on a card so I didn't forget to talk about them.   If you are passionate - the words will come.  Good luck as ABs really have no clue what even a bump in the sidewalk means to us. O'C Eye to Eye and cards are great when addressing a group or audience, but when addressing a line of board members, every word or action you say will be judged and reviewed by those board members. The audience will only be listening to what you have to say.  The board members are the people who will be most greatly affected by your presentation.   Therefore, prepare and type, double space your speech and read it exactly off the prepared statement.  This way every word you say will be heard by those board members. Again, the audience will be there to listen.   That is why the President reads his speechs from a prepared statement That is why the Governor reads his speechs from a prepared statement That is why business leaders and advocates read their speechs from prepared statements.   When you are finished with a prepared wrtten statement, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you said every word or thoughts you wanted to convey to that board.   Prepare your statement careful.  Read it several times so that you know it by heart. Don't breeze thru it like you are in a race. Take your time and be accurate.  As remember that you represent more than just yourself.  Give it your best.  Once you are finished with your presentation, be prepared for the board to ask you questions.  Now you can freelance with your answers, cuz you came well prepared with your established prepared statement. Best Wishes W