presented by the southern area communications committee
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Utilizing Communication to Enhance Sisterhood
Presented by
The Southern Area Communications Committee
* * * * * * * * * * * * PRESENTERS * * * * * * * * * * * *
Southern Area Communication Committee
Kenyonn Demps
Jacksonville (FL)
SylviaPerry
Bold City (FL)
NatilleDuncan
Jackson (MS)
TammyReed
Dade County (FL)
JoyWallace
St Petersburg (FL)
Ice Breakers
The Art of Thawing Out Groups
Presented by Joy Wallace
LINKO
Two Truths and a Lie
- Randomly select 5 Links to sit on the Truth Panel.-The sisters will be responsible for telling two “truths” and one lie about themselves-The body will be responsible for guessing which one is the lie.
Meet My Sister…
-Breaks down barriers- Engages membership- Enlightens chapter- Establishes common bonds- Doesn’t cost anything- Can be done anywhere
Table TopicsWhat’s on
your bucket
list?
If you could have ANY five people over for dinner, who would
they be?
What is the
best fund
raiser you
ever
attended?
If you could go back in time, what era would you go to and what would you be doing?What is your favorite component of Linkdom?
Are you
going to the
Next Area
Conference?
Are you going to the next National
Assembly in Las Vegas?
What was your favorite concert
Who do you feel are our
communities most
underserved?
When was the last time you laughed so hard you
cried?
Intra Chapter Communications
The Chapter NewsletterBest Practice: Charlotte (NC) [email protected]
Chapter Website
Small TalkChit Chat With Purpose
Presented by Kenyonn Demps
Do Your Research
The more interesting you are, the more interesting you will be to other people!
-Daily Newspaper- CNN
- Google- Links Bylaws- Celebrity
gossip- Fashion trends
Stay away from religion/strong political beliefs
Be fluent in your Links vocabulary and cultureWhat Heir-o-links can be nurtured from membership?What is the theme of the new administration?What are the national program initiatives?When and where is the next Area Conference? National Assembly?
Find and Build Upon Common Interests• Sports - current games, favorite teams, etc. • Hobbies • Weather - boring, but can get the ball rolling! • Family - general questions, not questions about private matters • Media - films, books, magazines, etc. • Holidays - where, when, etc. but NOT
how much! • Home town - where do you come from, how is it different/similar to this town • Job - once again, general questions not too specific • Latest fashion and trends • Celebrities - any gossip you may have!
Do Not Chat List
Salary - how much do you make? - That's none of your business! Politics – you can never know someone to good to assume their political viewsIntimate relationships - only for you and your partner - or maybe your best friend Religion - tolerance is the key!
Death - we need to face it, but leave it at condolencesFinancial - related to salary above, most people prefer to keep financial information to themselves Sales - Don't try to sell something to someone you have just met or during your chapter meeting. Call your sister one on one to engage their interest.
Listen
Presented by Tammy Reed
Technology: To Use or Not to Use
Avoid Using Email to Resolve and Issue
Avoid Using Email When You're Upset
Avoid Using Email to Communicate Bad News
What You Don’t Say Sends the Loudest MessagePresented by Natille Duncan
NegativeBody Language
Positive Body Language
Lean forwardSmile with your WHOLE faceHands in front of you
Closed armsHands on hipsHands behind you
NegativeBody Language
Ways to Improve Communication
Presented by Sylvia Perry
Identify Times When the Message Gets Lost
Know What You're Going to Say
Be Assertive
Bring Up Your Points When the Time Is Right
Make Sure You're Calm
Ask Your Friend How You Can Both Communicate Better
Work Toward a Goal of Bettering Your Friendship
Any questions? We’re here for you!
Sylvia Perry – [email protected] Demps –
[email protected] Duncan –
[email protected] Reed –
[email protected] Wallace –