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In this issue you
will find:
Knoxville Easter Egg Hunt
Legislative Question and Answer Sessions
The Church of God Easter Egg Hunt
The Measure of a LEADER
MARION COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEEDS YOU HELP!!
Business Morning Meeting
Iowa State Flag Day
Edward Jones 5 year Anniversary
Knoxville Art Alliance Show Case
Sally Eck Selected Employee of the Month at Knoxville Hospital & Clinics
YOU’VE BEEN ASKED TO SPEAK.......HERE’S SOME TIMELY TIPS
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Knoxville Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 8
Marion County Park
10:00 AM
Legislative Question and Answer Sessions
Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
4:00-5:00 PMFriday, April 28 The Knoxville Chamber & Economic Development Growth Alliance will once again hold Legislative Question and Answer Session for it’s members and the public. These session are to get to know our State representative, ask questions, find out their stand on issues and to find out what’s going on in our government. These sessions will be held from 4:00 PM-5:00 PM the last Friday of the month through April at the Knoxville Chamber & Economic Development Growth Alliance office located at 309 E Main. If you have any questions feel free to call us at 641-828-7555.
The Church of God Easter Egg Hunt
Corner of Madison Street and Highway 14
Saturday, April 15th at 1:00 in the afternoon. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Wayne Johnson, 828-7705.
The Measure of a LEADER
Maximum Impact Simulcast
FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2006
Coming Live via Satellite To:
First United Methodist Church
313 E Montgomery
Knoxville, IA 50138
The 2005 Maximum Impact Simulcast will deliver a remarkable day of leadership training. Join over 80,000 business leaders around the country for an unforgettable day of leadership development.Renowned athletes, authors, and leadership experts from virtually every circle of influence are converging for the most compelling leadership event of the year. For more information on this event please visit: www.maximumimpact.com/mis.
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MARION COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEEDS YOU HELP!!
The society will be holding its annual fund raising “Used Treasures Sale” the latter part of April. Help us raise funds to assist in up-keep on the Historical Village by cleaning your basement, garage, attic, etc. and donating clean, working & usable items to the society for this sale. NO CLOTHING, PLEASE!!! You may drop off items Thursday, April 20 at the Depot, Historical Village, Marion County Park or if you need pickup of your items, call 842-2741 (Jerry); 842-3776 (Angie); or 842-4895 (Janet). Pickup in the Tracy area call 949-0521 (Jake); Attica area 842-2409 (Marye). Thanks in advance for your help. Watch for dates of sale! Also, consider a membership in this very worthwhile organization dedicated to preserving Marion County’s past. Only $10 a year per person. Contact any of the above members.
Business Morning Meeting
Tuesday, April 4, 2006
8:00 AM
The Knoxville Chamber of Commerce Office The Knoxville Chamber of Commerce is hosting a meeting
to discuss the challenges and issues businesses owners and managers are facing in Knoxville. This will be your chance to discuss your ideas and views to effect positive change in our community. Come join us for a cup of coffee.
Iowa State Flag Day
The Historical Band Stand was the site for the celebration of Iowa State Flag Day. Dixie Gebhardt designed the flag during World War I at the request of the soldiers. Brian Stickel, Director of the Knoxville Chamber & Economic Development Growth Alliance read a proclamation from Governor Tom Vilsak, along with Katie Davis performing the National Anthem and the Iowa State Flag song. Sue Gerver and Pastor John Chadwick also gave the crowd a performance.
Edward Jones 5 year Anniversary
Adam Norris of Edward Jones accepts a certificate of appreciation from the Knoxville Ambassadors for 5 years of service to the Knoxville community at the Pleasant Street location. Ambassadors on hand are Todd Chambers, Adam Norris, Craig Agan, Kirsten Lyons, Jeff Killam and Pennie Sommar.
Congratulation Adam on 5 years and wish you continued success
Knoxville Art Alliance Show Case
The Knoxville Art Alliance Show Case held Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at the Lake Red Rock
Cultural Center was a great success. The Art Alliance would like to thank all who came to share their art work and let us know how many great artist we have in our community. The Art Alliance has scheduled another Art Alliance Show Case in June. Watch for details. All local artist are encouraged and welcome to bring their art work, poems, readings, music, etc.
To find out what is going on with the arts in Knoxville please email Annie Leonard at
aogleleonard@hotmail.com and she will get you signed on to the knoxvilleartsalliance group so you can find out how to join and get in touch with other local artist.
Sally Eck Selected Employee of the Month at Knoxville Hospital & Clinics
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KNOXVILLE, Iowa – Sally Eck, food service, has been recognized as April’s Employee of the Month at Knoxville Hospital & Clinics.
Sally’s nomination for employee of the month reflected her neat and clean appearance, cheerful personality, and punctual work attitude. Sally addresses everyone she meets in the halls, is very respectful of everyone’s wants and needs, and would never offend anyone for any reason.
Sally’s family consists of her father, Keith Eck, and brothers – Steve, Scott, Jim, and Wendell Eck. In her spare time Sally enjoys taking walks, putting together puzzles, and taking trips. Sally also is a huge Elvis fan.
One of Sally’s co-workers commented that she is committed to her job, strives to do a great job, and always makes people smile.
In addition to the Employee of the Month plaque, Sally receives a free lunch, fire starter pin, $25 in KH&C merchandise, and recognition.
One of Sally’s co-workers had this to say, “Recently a patient commented that being around Sally ‘made her day’ and would never forget that infectious laugh. Sally is a good will ambassador ‘deluxe’ for Knoxville Hospital & Clinics while supporting and adhering to the facility’s mission statement and standards of behavior in every aspect.”
Other nominations for the April Employee of the Month were Cami Hollinrake, Merril Woods, Roberta Orr, and Steve Eck.
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics, a Critical Access Hospital serving Marion County and the surrounding area, is dedicated to providing personal, progressive quality health care with compassion. For more information regarding this release and other happenings at Knoxville Hospital & Clinics, call the Public Relations office at (641) 842-1418.
YOU’VE BEEN ASKED TO SPEAK.......HERE’S SOME TIMELY TIPS
Any non-professional speaker is faced with many decisions when preparing a speech: whether or not to use visual aids, whether or not to read the speech, and whether or not to respond to questions are only several queries which the occasional speaker must answer.“Visual aids … must be easy to understand”
There is no doubt that visual aids are helpful in developing an understanding on the part of the listener. The problem is in attempting to make the visual aids themselves do the work of the speaker. Remember that visual aids, if they are to be effective, must be seen by the entire audience and must be easy to understand. The speaker must remember to talk to the audience and not to the visual aid when referring to it. Color is effective for contrast and impact. As has been noted previously, no good speech is ever read verbatim. Speeches which are read have no personality in them, and a speech which does not reflect PERSONALITY is like a day without sunshine. At the same time, don’t memorize a speech. It will appear to be cold, no matter what the subject matter. If the speaker incurs a mental lapse, (which can easily happen) the pause which occurs can be devastating. If you are familiar with the material and have rehearsed it, you will have ample opportunity for eye contact with your audience. You’ll be relaxed and thus you’ll appear relaxed. Notes are acceptable—few speakers utilize NO notes—but they should be easy for you to read… upper and lower case letters with plenty of white space are best. Don’t turn pages when you finish them—simply slide the page to the left and form another stack. Remember to number all pages and use a “highlighter” to emphasize the right words. Don’t feel confined to the lectern. If you have a personal experience contained in your speech which actually requires no notes, move to one side of the lectern as you deliver that portion, so that the routine is varied. “Most important aspect in answering questions is to UNDERSTAND the question” Any audience, unless the circumstances don’t permit, likes the opportunity to respond. The most important aspect in ANSWERING questions is to understand the question. This is when becoming a good listener is critical. Make certain you understand the question, and don’t mentally phrase your answer until you have heard it completely and understand it. It is not necessary that you respond instantaneously. Try to anticipate the consequences of what you are about to say so that you won’t have to regret anything which you said. The odds are obviously in favor of the audience on questions which will require you to say “I don’t know”. If you try to hoodwink an audience, you’ll be caught every time. In organizing your speech, anticipate some of the interests, and feelings of your listeners. Ask the person who invited you for details on the group. The more you are able to discern about the things they like or don’t like, what they need or want, the better the odds for making your point effectively. Remember that a subject which may be near and dear to your heart, may mean very little to your listeners. Try to couch your speech in terms of benefits to them. The occasional speaker may also wonder how to effectively close a speech. Probably the best way is to challenge the audience to react either mentally or physically to what you have just told them. There can always be a “call to action” at the end of even the most casual speech and no doubt you can find it. From The Chamber of Commerce Pacesetter
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