The goal of CMGA’s Speakers Bureau is to develop a pool of speakers who are available to speak on a variety of topics in various arenas. A key component of the bureau is providing resources and support to make sure that your talk is a success. Templates, checklists, actual presentations, and other tools will be included here to help you become a confident and successful speaker. Please be patient while we build this capability...more tools will be added as we develop them.
Click Here for a copy of "The Laurel" article discussing the Speakers Bureau in more detail.

SPEAKING TIPS

Are You Interesting in Speaking?

Have an "Elevator Speech" Handy

Are you interested in participating in the Speakers Bureau? What areas of interest would you like to give talks on? Examples: general gardening, fall plantings, specialty gardening like bonsai, gardening for kids, etc. – nothing cast in stone, just gathering possible topics. In what CT counties would you be willing to give talks? For example, someone based in Fairfield County might not want to drive to Windham County for a talk. Email Tracy Burrell to let her know of your interest. Tracy will be organizing training sessions and coordinating speakers. Click here to learn about classes schedule for February and March.

Imagine you’re in an elevator with Bill Gates and he says “I have $100 million dollars that I’d like to donate today…what program could I give it to? I have 30 minutes before my next meeting. Are there any other folks I can talk to?” He spies your Master Gardener badge and then asks you those dreaded words “Tell me a little about yourself.” You realize that if he likes what he hears, those 30 minutes are yours. The elevator doors are opening in 30 seconds. What do you say? CLICK HERE

Giving a Garden Tour

Here are a few tips for becoming a better docent. CLICK HERE