1. TEN KEY QUESTIONS ANSWERED ABOUT “Ink Spots”

2. 1. What Is an Ink Spot?
INK = “Info. Need to Know”
…for best practice
…in our club
a 3-minute L&D segment

3. 2. Who Determines, Prepares & Presents?
Determined by: Rotarians in club – “corporate wisdom”
Prepared by: Rotarians – in our club or other clubs
Presented by: any member

4. 3. What Topics Will Be Included?
Rotary programs & protocols
Local club, District or RI History
Leadership & Personal growth topics
Public speaking skills
Rotary ethics issues
Technology tips
Anything to inform best practice

5. 4. When Presented?
At each meeting
Any convenient time
Text included in bulletin

6. “The Top 10 tips for…”
“The 7 best ideas for…”
“8 essential things to know about…”
“5 Fascinating Facts about…” etc.
5. How are they Presented?
Engaging title – number of points
Use “hooks”
Information - useful and relevant to best practice
Reliable, respected sources

7. 6. How will Attention Be Maintained?
Presented within 3 minutes
Limited “bullet points”
Minimum of explanation
Just enough info. to understand topic
…and encourage further research
No questions – ask speaker later

8. 7. How Can The Impact Be Enhanced?
PowerPoint – images only AND/ OR bullet points
OR a hand held chart
OR hand held visual props
AND/ OR Simply Enthusiasm!

9. 8. Why Do We Need Ink Spots?
New Rotarians “need to know”
Reminders for others
Consistent message
An aide to mentors
Back up to RLI
Practice for timed speeches

10. 9. Where Can They Be Found?
In “corporate wisdom” of members
“Rotary Resources Giftbox” - D9780 Website
Create your own and share them

11. 10. HOW can I use a POWERPOINT To present an ink spot?
Prepare & Save Ink Spot in “Word” using “Styles”
Use “Title” style for title
Use “Heading 1 style” for slide headings
Use “Heading 2 style” for dot points
Open in PowerPoint as an “outline” file & apply theme design

12. THANK YOU