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We are inundated with a plethora of choices.  We have so many choices to make each day; we become overburdened.  Although we cannot avoid these choices, often, these choices cause inertia and prevent us from moving forward.  How can we break free from the choices we must make and stop allowing them to shackle us?  How can we make better choices and learn from the good and bad choices we have made?  In this session, Past International President, Accredited Speaker, Robert Barnhill will explore ways to move past the wall of choices and discover a more rewarding, fulfilling life.

You’ve been asked to deliver a presentation to your work, project, or leadership team. Everyone expects you to use PowerPoint as part of your presentation and it simply is not one of your strengths. Now what do you do?  Attend this educational session to learn the do’s and don’ts of presenting with PowerPoint.

1. Create effective PowerPoint presentations
2. Ensure a flawless delivery
3. Find answers to the most common PowerPoint questions

You will see “before and after” slides to gain a better understanding of how to create visual impact to better represent your message. This session is guaranteed to help you PowerUp Your PowerPoint Presentations!

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He practiced on cows and horses in Idaho’s cowboy culture for 13 years. When he got tired of harsh western winters he moved to New Zealand. He was a research vet Down Under for ten years and moved back to Milwaukee in March.

Morgan has also been a Toastmaster for two decades. He joined because he was afraid of public speaking. The organization created a monster. He knows second place very well – he was runner-up in the Region I Humorous Speech Contest twice. He was the second-place finisher in the 1993 International Speech Contest final. In 1994 he returned to win the World Championship of Public Speaking.

“STAGE SET” is an acronym. The eight letters represent eight points to consider. Learn how to create a speech outline using the STAGE SET Speech Drafting Tool.

This tool can be used by a speech writer:
- working alone on a speech outline.
- working with one or more mentors who assist the speechwriter tto complete a speech outline.
- to validate a previously written speech.

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Have you ever asked yourself: "Just what is the Board and World Headquarters doing for me?"
This session will focus on a few current initiatives, such as corporate marketing strategy, the youth project, governance reshaping, and changes at WHQ. If you are interested in what's going on in our organization, then this session will interest you!

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Today, our world is experiencing a leadership dearth.  Our companies need people who are willing to accept the leadership challenge.  What does it take for a person to become an effective leader?  How can you become part of the solution?  In his session entitled, “If Not You, Who?”, Robert will explore the essence of dynamic leadership.

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Dr. Sidney Goss is a professor of sociology at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSMT). In his 30-plus years at this institution he has held numerous positions including Dean, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs, Department Chair and Director.

Dr. Goss holds a Ph.D. in Sociology and Masters Degrees in Education and in Sociology. In addition to his positions at SDSMT, he was the founding Executive Director of the Journey Museum, and spent a year as Regents’ Fellow with the South Dakota Board of Regents. Dr Goss is active in numerous organizations, currently serving on the Board of Directors of the Mount Rushmore Society, the Crazy Horse Memorial, and the Northern Plains Eye Foundation. His past service includes Chairman of the Rapid City Convention and Visitors’ Bureau, Chairman of the Rapid City Public School Foundation, President of the South Dakota Humanities Council, Vice Chairman of the Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce and President of the Rapid City Rotary Club. He recently chaired the Black Hills United Way fund drive, and has chaired the Children’s Miracle Network Board of Directors as well. His numerous public appearances include thirteen years as co-host of the Children’s Miracle Network Broadcast, and 9 years as the emcee for the Mount Rushmore Fireworks celebration, hosting 30,000 attendees each July. His socio-economic impact testimony at the recent Department of Defense BRAC Commission was cited by Governor Rounds as instrumental in the preservation of nearby Ellsworth Air Force Base.

A popular professor and speaker, Dr. Goss has received numerous awards and citations including last year’s “President’s Award for Outstanding Professor.”

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He practiced on cows and horses in Idaho’s cowboy culture for 13 years. When he got tired of harsh western winters he moved to New Zealand. He was a research vet Down Under for ten years and moved back to Milwaukee in March.

Morgan has also been a Toastmaster for two decades. He joined because he was afraid of public speaking. The organization created a monster. He knows second place very well – he was runner-up in the Region I Humorous Speech Contest twice. He was the second-place finisher in the 1993 International Speech Contest final. In 1994 he returned to win the World Championship of Public Speaking.