BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//github.com/ical-org/ical.net//NONSGML ical.net 5.1.4//EN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:The ability to tell a story is perhaps one life’s most useful skills. "The Amazing Power of Story" event featuring international author and speaker\, Michael Angelo Caruso\, is Saturday\, September 14 from 8:3 0 am to 2:30 pm.    Register now while there are still open seats!  Sto ries are certainly a great way to gain members\, raise more money and get attention for Rotary.   Smart leaders use stories to motivate team membe rs and inspire high performance.  Savvy salespeople tell stories to encou rage prospects to become customers.  Parents use stories to inspire good behavior from their children. Yet\, most people don’t know how to tell a really good story.  The creation of a powerful narrative cannot be ad-li bbed\, but it can be shaped and sculpted\, especially if you're familiar w ith the narrative essentials. Author\, keynote speaker (and our District 6 380 Governor in 2016-17)\, Michael Angelo Caruso\, will show us how to use the power of narrative in Rotary\, at work and at home. At this unique On e Rotary Summit\, you'll have tons of fun as you sharpen your story-tellin g skills and learn how to:   Stage and frame the story Pick up signals that people are ready for your story Grow your Rotary club Develop a fla ir for storytelling Establish (and deliver) positive expectations Master the two-minute "signature story" Customize your story for each of the fo ur main personality styles Raise more money Read your audience better S tay on message Get people to attend events and join  Increase fundraisi ng Get a promotion at work    Get the power of story on Saturday mor ning\, September 14 in Ann Arbor.  Register today! $20 gets you breakfast beverages and a barbecue meal after the program! Tentative schedule*: 8:0 0 - 8:15 Greeting from Governor Sparky and special announcements 8:15 - 9 :15 PDG Michael Caruso on "The Amazing Power of Story" 9:15 - 9:30 Networ king break 9:30 - 10:30 Group discussion to identify\, craft and practice stories 10:30 - 11:30 Story Showcase and Like Best/Next Time analysis 1 1:30 - 11:45 Networking break 11:45 - Noon Your call to action Noon - 2: 30 Fun BBQ!   *Times subject to change -- Register for yourself and a f riend! DTEND:20190914T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260422T082430Z DTSTART:20190914T123000Z LOCATION:Concordia University SEQUENCE:1 SUMMARY:One Rotary Summit: "\;The Amazing Power of Story"\; UID:b7331d8f-8929-41a7-bb0e-e3bbeff26abe X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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The ability to tell a story is perhaps one life&rsquo\;s most useful skills.

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"\ ;The Amazing Power of Story"\; event featuring international author an d speaker\, Michael Angelo Caruso\, is Saturday\, September 14 from 8:30 a m to 2:30 pm. \;
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\nRegister now while there are st ill open seats! \;
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\nStories are certainly a great way to gain members\, raise more money and get attention for Rotary. \;  \;
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\nSmart leaders use stories to motivate team members and i nspire high performance. \; Savvy salespeople tell stories to encourag e prospects to become customers. \; Parents use stories to inspire goo d behavior from their children.
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\nYet\, most people don&rsquo \;t know how to tell a really good story. \;
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\nThe creati on of a powerful narrative cannot be ad-libbed\, but it can be shaped and sculpted\, especially if you'\;re familiar with the narrative essential s.
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\nAuthor\, keynote speaker (and our District 6380 Governor in 2016-17)\, Michael Angelo Caruso\, will show us how to use the power o f narrative in Rotary\, at work and at home.
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\nAt this unique One Rotary Summit\, you'\;ll have tons of fun as you sharpen your stor y-telling skills and learn how to:
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Get the power of story on Saturday morning\ , September 14 in Ann Arbor. \; Register today!

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$20 gets you breakfast beverages and a barbecue meal after the program!
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8:00 - 8:15 Greeting from Gover nor Sparky and special announcements
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8:15 - 9:15 PDG Michael Car uso on "\;The Amazing Power of Story"\;
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9:15 - 9:30 Networking break
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9:30 - 10:30 Group disc ussion to identify\, craft and practice stories
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10:30 - 11:30 Story Showcase and Like Best/Next Time analysis< /span>
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11:30 - 11:45 Networking break
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11:45 - Noon Your call to action
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Noon - 2:30 Fun BBQ!
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\n*Times subject to change -- Register for yourself and a friend!\n
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