Tips+for+Introducers


 * TIPS for CHAPEL INTRODUCERS**

- Plan to be in touch with the speaker at least one week in advance to collect information on the speaker’s background and history, and share a few items of general interest with the audience. You want people to know a few key things about the speaker which will enable them get a feel for who he or she is. You should write up a short introduction, and read it to the speaker in advance of the chapel.

- Dress in nicer school reg, or wear something extra special, such as a coat and tie, Sunday dress, etc.

- Make sure you are at Ridgway ready to greet the speaker no later than 8:05 a.m. The speaker is to arrive no later than 8:05 a.m. as well.

- Sit in the front row on the left side of the Auditorium with the chapel speaker.

- Please go to the podium as the last measures of the hymn are being played. Then, before the audience begins to sit down, say, “Please remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance,” or words to that effect.

- Give announcements. (Optional-- Faculty announcements may be made at this point only if they have been approved by the chapel committee sponsor. In the event this takes place, the introducer goes to the microphone and states “Mr. ___ has an announcement.” )

- Give chapel introduction, and then return to your seat in front row.

- After the chapel speech is given, go to the stage and shake hands or acknowledge the speaker in some way as you cross paths. At the podium, thank the speaker for the chapel, and ask the audience to take a few moments to think about the message that was shared. Wait at least one minute, then dismiss the chapel.

- Don’t Forget – If you are a member of the Chapel committee, write a personal thank you note to the speaker **the same day** and see that it gets to him/her (teacher’s box, etc.). If you are not a member of the chapel committee, we thank you for your introduction, and we will appoint a chapel committee member to send the thank you note to the speaker.