Stories about our experiences make a powerful case for why we are and continue to be engaged in Rotary. Come hear about a few tools to help you share your vivid experiences of Doing Good in the World with Rotarians and potential Rotarians. Learn seven guidelines for sharpening the effectiveness of a story, practice evaluating sample stories, and prepare to share your passion for Rotary in a new, impactful way.

1. 2014 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
7 Clues to an Inspiring Story
Georgene Hildebrand
Rotary Public Image Coordinator, Zone 29

2. Top 7 Clues to an Inspiring Story
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3. One
Riveting
Something we can identify with
7 Clues to an Inspiring Story

4. Two
Have an Emotional experience
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5. Three
Surprises/barriers to keep interest
7 Clues to an Inspiring Story

6. Four
A Person(protagonist) or driver of
the story
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7. Five
Anxiety or tension in story
7 Clues to an Inspiring Story

8. Six
Clarity with vividly painted picture
Essays tell, stories show. Barbara Greene
7 Clues to an Inspiring Story

9. Seven
End with a meaning that is clear
7 Clues to an Inspiring Story

10. 1. Riveting
2. Emotion
3. Surprise
4. Person or protagonist
5. Anxiety or tension
6. Clarity with vivid words
7. End with a meaning
RE-SPACE
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11. 7 Clues to an Inspiring Story

12. What is your Rotary story?
How might we RESPACE the message?
7 Clues to an Inspiring Story