THE EVOLUTION - June 2016

1 Tremaine Road, Kingston 6, Jamaica Official Newsletter of Caribbean Circle K District Membership Development and Education Committee

June 2016 Volume I

Issue 2

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What’s Inside This Issue…

Greetings from Chairperson Ijah B.

Quick Facts

Question of Privilege

Thought for the Month

Tips on Public Speaking

Notices

Greetings From Chairperson Ijah B. Greetings Caribbean District!

I hope you are all doing great! I trust that most of you are gearing up to have a blast at the annual Relay for Life this weekend! I cannot wait to see you there!

So in this issue, we will be discussing how to properly use the “Question of Privilege� motion and when to use it. We will also be going through some tips to help improve your public speaking skills.

I do hope you find this information helpful. Enjoy the rest of your day and have fun reading this issue!

Yours in love, friendship and service, Ijah Erica Brown Chairperson Membership Development & Education Committee Caribbean District of Circle K International

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Question of Privilege Have you ever gotten an emergency call that you have to take during a meeting?

Or have you ever felt uncomfortable in a meeting because the air conditioner is either too high or too low? I’m pretty sure we all have been in those situations or similar ones.

During meetings, there are many situations that hinder members from being able to concentrate on the business at hand. The motion to Raise a Question of Privilege is made to solve some immediate problem of particular and immediate annoyance to the group. This motion also covers other situations.

Two types of questions of privilege are: 1. Ones dealing with matters that affect the entire group.

Examples include the physical comfort of members, questions about the organization, questions about the conduct of its officers and questions about the accuracy of published reports.

2. Ones dealing with matters that affect an individual.

Example: An inaccurate report of something a member has said or done.

2.

Question of Privilege Cont’d How to use the motion to Raise a Question of Privilege?

Scenario: During a meeting, the room is freezing cold because the air conditioner is on 10oC and you are not able to focus on what is being said. What do you do?

Answer: Raise your hand and wait to be acknowledged by the chairman of the meeting. You then stand and raise your question of privilege “Mr. Chairman, I rise to a question of privilege affecting me. The air conditioner is on 10oC which is very cold and I am unable to concentrate on the discussion.” The chair should say, “Will someone please turn up the air conditioner?”

Six key characteristics of the motion to Raise a Question of Privilege The motion to Raise a Question of Privilege: 1. Can interrupt a speaker who has the floor, but only if the motion’s object would be lost by waiting. Otherwise, the motion can interrupt pending business, but the member offering it must first obtain recognition by the chair.

2. Doesn’t need to be seconded, but if the solution to the problem being addressed requires another motion, that motion needs to be seconded.

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Question of Privilege Cont’d 3. Isn’t debatable regarding whether to allow the question of privilege, but if the privilege, when granted, puts a main motion before the assembly, then that main motion is debatable.

4. Can’t be amended regarding whether to allow the question of privilege, but if the privilege, when granted, puts a main motion before the assembly, then that main motion is amendable.

5. Is decided (ruled on) by the chair.

6. Can’t be reconsidered if it’s the chair’s decision (ruling).

Sources: www.hiltonheadairport.com http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/raise-a-question-of-privilegewith-roberts-rules.html https://www.afsc.noaa.gov/education/activities/PDFs/SBSS_Lesson6_roberts_r ules_of_order.pdf

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Public Speaking To master the art of public speaking it takes practice, building selfconfidence and being knowledgeable about the topic being presented on.

Below are six tips to help improve your public speaking skills: 1. Plan appropriately: Often times when invited to speak at functions, the topic of the speech is usually given. This gives you the opportunity to do your research on the topic and audience so adequate preparation can be in place whether you need to write a speech, poem, dramatic piece, etcetera.

2. Practice: “Practice makes perfect!� You simply cannot be a confident, compelling speaker without practice. To get practice, seek opportunities to speak in front of others or simply stand in front a mirror and deliver your speech! Keep practicing until you are comfortable with your material and you have built self-confidence to present in front an audience.

3. Engage with your audience: When you speak, try to engage your audience. This makes you feel less isolated as a speaker and keeps everyone involved with your message. If appropriate, ask questions and encourage people to participate.

4. Pay attention to body language: Body language gives your audience constant, subtle clues about your inner state. If you're nervous, or if you do not believe in what you are saying, the audience can soon know.

Pay attention to your body language: stand up straight, take deep breaths, look people in the eye, and smile. Don't lean on one leg or use gestures that feel unnatural.

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Public Speaking Cont’d 5. Cope with your nerves and think positively: When we have to speak in front of others, we can envision terrible things happening. We imagine forgetting every point we want to make, passing out from our nervousness, or doing so horribly that we'll lose our job. But those things almost never come to pass! We build them up in our minds and end up more nervous than we need to be. Think positively! Positive makes a huge difference to the success of your communication, because it helps you feel more confident.

6. Watch recordings of your speeches: Whenever possible, record your presentations and speeches. You can improve your speaking skills dramatically by watching yourself later, and then working on improving in areas that didn't go well.

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Source: https://www.mindtools.com/CommSkll/PublicSpeaking.htm

6.

Quick Facts In 1971, females were welcomed into Circle K International.

In 2000, members of CKI surpass the US$420,000 mark in the effort to eliminate Iodine Deficiency Disorders.

Thought for the Month Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation. ~Brian Tracy

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