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which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth.
Online Guide to Meeting Assignments
Weak Word
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To devise a mini
speech around a single word, that is either rarely used, often misused,
or interesting in some other way. In effect, you are selling the word to
the audience. |
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Devise a mini-speech
around the word, remembering to include a proper opening, body and
conclusion. |
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Research the meaning of the word and examples of its correct usage. |
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As with all
assignments, prepare and rehearse to ensure correct timing. |
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meeting begins |
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Inform Chairman 1 of
your title, and how you would like him/her to introduce you. |
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What to do during your assignment |
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Explain why you have
chosen the word. |
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It is often a good
idea to display the word on a sheet of cardboard large enough for all to
see or to write it on the whiteboard. |
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Give examples of its
correct usage, and where it is often misused, if that is the case. |
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If there is an
interesting story or history behind the word, relate the story. |
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Encourage the meeting
to use the word during the evening. |
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When you are
finished, hand back to Chairman 1. |
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That is the end of
your assignment. You will be evaluated by the General Evaluator |
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