RK Speeches - Please Make Sure Your River Kid Sees This

To the parents - Here is the detailed info on the speeches that we'll need during the benefit. Please make sure your River Kid sees this info...Not all RK wanted to write a speech, but quite a few did. This is my only way of getting the details to the kids. Thanks!
To the Kids - If you want to be a speaker at the benefit, there are several possible speeches you might give. As I said at the meeting, you should draft a speech for the one that you'd really like to perform and bring it to me when it's complete - some are tougher than others. Choose one that fits you.
Once I get a feel for who is really interested in the different areas, I'll work with the other RK coordinators to select the final speakers. The selection will be based on the quality of your draft and its potential. Some consideration will be given to experience and dedication as a River Kid.
Here are the larger speaking roles: (Must have a draft written to be selected for these roles)
- Welcome Speech - 1-2 minutes - Briefly opens the dinner portion of the event with a welcome to all and a general thanks to everyone for attending.
- RK Story - 5-6 minutes - This needs to be a well-written, well-spoken speech that explains RK and the story of how the event came to be - maybe a bit about what it means to be in RK...humor balanced with thoughtful comments. This may be done by more than one kid if planned well.
- Speech to introduce the Mayor - 2 minutes - Welcomes the Mayor and applauds the support he gives to organizations like ours that are trying to make a positive difference. Ends by inviting the Mayor to speak.
- Land for Learning Introduction - 3-4 minutes - This should explain who Land for Learning is and why we chose to benefit them.
- Thank You Speech - 3-4 minutes - This is the speech to directly thank people that made the event possible. We will also need some kids to handle the following smaller speaking roles: (No draft needed for these - will be filled with those that do not get selected for the larger speeches or others who are interested)
- Speech to honor the Mayor with a gift - Briefly thanks the Mayor and explains the gift - ends with handing the gift to the Mayor
- Presentation of Check to Land for Learning - simply announces the amount and offers the check to Curt, Al, and Teresa.
- Announcer(s) for Raffle Items - Announces at beginning of event that raffle tickets are on sale for the canoe and kayak. Announces winners. Could be more than one kid.
- Extras - this person would fill in as necessary if there are any extra announcements.
All drafts are due by April 4. Selections will be made by April 11.
Ben