INK 07: Top 10 Steps Towards a Great Rotary Elevator Speech
{01} Know what an elevator speech is?
• Concise, engaging explanation of an organization or project
• Delivered in less than 1 minute
• Learnt by heart but…
• Delivered as if fresh
{02} Know what it is for
• In answer to, "What is Rotary?"
• We like info. in short bites
• A way to start a conversation
• 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 it out & get feedback
• Edit and trim
• Concise, engaging explanation of an organization or project
• Delivered in less than 1 minute
• Learnt by heart but…
• Delivered as if fresh
{02} Know what it is for
• In answer to, "What is Rotary?"
• We like info. in short bites
• A way to start a conversation
• 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 it out & get feedback
• Edit and trim