since when does getting a good grade mean more work LAMENESS

Today we have our group speeches and it went well.

We are all "compeating" for the spot to represent our class in the Communication convention. Every comm class is participating and one group from each class goes. So we all wanted a good grade but we didnt want to be the one to go to the convention .. more work .. YUCK!

Well after all the groups went our teacher had to make a choice and he couldnt choose. We had all done well and the grades were veary good. We knew he was going to choose the group that got the best grade and wanted the best grade but didnt want to have to do the convention. Well .. he said the prophet group and everyone cheered and the 5 of us "uggggggg"ed.

my group gets to be in the comm convention on thursday. kinda excited and nervous and not really wanting to do it .. but well we have to.

So we got the best grade in the class .. and becuase of that we get more work .. so we get to repeat of speech like 3 or 4 times for 25min as people walk around and judge and what not...

well thats it .. class is starting. I will end this with our group outling.

Speech Outline


PRESENTATION:
-Introduction
--Hook: “If you have a chance to something great, take it. You may never have that chance again.”
--Relevance: These men of the LDS church had their chance, took it, and did through effective communication.”
--Credibility: Prophets of the latter-Day saints church have always been examples of effective communication
--Topic: Today we wish to explain how different prophets communicated during their era of service.
--Preview: The Prophets featured will be
Joseph Smith
Brigham Young ability to listen prevented him from reacting in a violent manner.
Joseph F. Smith stood his ground on what he knew was true and right.
Spencer W. Kimball was able to lead and communicate without words.
Gordon B. Hinckley preserved the name of the church during an era when communication was globalized.
-Transitions(1): Your duty is to organize a religion, How do you Persuade people to follow you? This is the major challenge Joseph Smith had to face during his era.

-Point #1: Joseph Smith—Trust and Expertise

-Transition(2): The organization is growing, now you must move them across the country. How do you organize a cultural exodus? Brigham Young was faced with this challenge after Joseph Smith’s death, but successfully completed it.

-Point #2: Brigham Young--Listening

-Transition(3): Your cultural lifestyle is challenged, how do you state your path without rebellion? With the removal of polygamy Joseph F. Smith had to face the opinions of the members, and the persecution of the government.

-Point #3: Joseph F. Smith—Sticking to your story

-Transition(4): Membership is growing, but you vocal chords are removed due to cancer. You still must lead the church despite the fact that your voice is altered. The example Spencer W. Kimball set was through his ability to communicate without words.

-Point #4: Spencer W. Kimball—Non-verbal Communication

-Transition(5): Membership has now reached a worldwide scale. How do you adjust your communication to this vast audience? Gordon B. Hinckley faced this challenge, and proved himself to be a world renown leader.

-Point #5: Gordon B. Hinckley—Focus on your audience.

-Conclusion:
--Summary Statement: During each critical time during the church, these Prophets skillfully communicate properly to preserve order.
--Call to Action: When the time comes that you are faced with a crucial conversation, take the lessons you have learned from these men and communicate your way skillfully back into safety.
--Memorable Closing: Remember, “when a chance comes to do something great, take it, for you may never have the chance again.”


so the count downs are
1 week and 2 days
1 week and 5 days
2 month and 4 days
3 months and 24 days

oh and that 1 week and 5 days one ... its snowing out and makes me cry ... it HAS to be nice and warm and sunny on that day//weekend// well how about the 9-(at least)19


<3 Erin Christina