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PUBLIC AWARENESS:�Perfect Your Elevator Speech with Your Soroptimist Why

2024 REGION MEETING

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Elevator Speech

Brief persuasive speech to spark interest in what you do and why it matters.

Soroptimist Why

Communicates essence of Soroptimist and your personal connection to the organization.

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A well-crafted elevator speech helps you articulate your passion and purpose, making your message memorable and inspiring!��

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Draft Your Soroptimist Why

1. Start with a captivating opening that grabs attention. �What inspired you to join Soroptimist? Share a personal story or a powerful statistic.

2. Explain your personal journey or connection.�Why do you stay involved with Soroptimist? Focus on your passion.

3. Highlight the impact. �What makes Soroptimist’s mission crucial?

4. Add a call to action. �Encourage listeners to join, donate, sponsor, or learn.

Draft Soroptimist Why (5 minutes):

�Now, let’s dive into drafting your elevator speech. Here’s a simple template to help guide you:

Start with your hook. This is a captivating opening that grabs attention: What inspired you to join Soroptimist? Share a personal story or a powerful statistic.
Explain your why. This is your personal journey or connection: Why do you stay involved with Soroptimist? Focus on your passion for the cause.
Highlight the impact: What makes Soroptimist’s mission crucial?
Add a call to action. Encourage listeners to join, donate, sponsor, or learn more.

Take the next few minutes to jot down key points that resonate with you. Think about why you joined, why you’re still here, and what you hope to achieve through Soroptimist. Remember, this is a draft—you can refine it later!

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Let’s share!�

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Share Your Soroptimist Why

Why should someone join Soroptimist?

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What inspires you most about Soroptimist? �

Why do you donate to Soroptimist?�

SIA Share Your Story Form

SIA Share Your Story Form:

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