E = Emcee Squared: Tips & Techniques to Becoming a Dynamic Master of Ceremonies

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Rae Stonehouse. E = Emcee Squared: Tips & Techniques to Becoming a Dynamic Master of Ceremonies

Introduction:

Take Charge: The success of your event depends upon you!

Get Organized: Event organizing can be a lot like cat juggling

Get Organized Think logistically: Consider all aspects of your event

Think Logistically: What do you need to know that you don’t know but you really should know?

Get Organized: Develop an agenda

Document One (Minute-by-minute timeline):

Document Two (Program Agenda):

Document Three (Emcee Notes):

Think logistically: What else do you need to prepare for?

Audio-Visuals:

Handouts:

Agendas:

Props:

Transitions/Bridging:

Outroductions:

What to Wear?

Acknowledging & Recognizing:

Applause:

Will there be speakers at your event?

Let Me Introduce … The Art of Introducing a Speaker: Practical Tips & Techniques

Example One Emcee Introductory Script:

Example Two Emcee Notes:

Diamond Jubilee Medal (background info to use if Presenter doesn’t elaborate) Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal

Speaker Logistics:

And the Winner is … The Art of Presenting Awards: Practical Tips & Techniques

What seating arrangement works best for your audience?

Emcee Opportunities. Moderating a Panel Discussion

Additional Emcee Duties: Emergencies:

Sponsors & Presenting Door Prizes:

Announcing Procession to Buffet Lines:

Miscellaneous:

Sample Contract:

It’s Showtime! Start on time and end on time

Conclusion:

About the Author:

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Welcome to E = Emcee Squared: Tips & Techniques to Becoming a Dynamic Master of Ceremonies.

Before we get started with all the exciting tips and techniques, let me share with you why I set out to create this book in the first place.

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As in other articles and books I have written I utilize what I call an “onion” approach. In exploring a topic we peel layer after layer away so that we get to the essence of the subject. Much like peeling back the layers of an onion but hopefully, without all the tears that often accompany doing so. I hope you find this appealing! Okay, that’s the only pun I will be using … maybe.

Wondering about the title of this book? E=MC [squared] should easily be recognized as originating from Albert Einstein. The MC (Emcee) portion should be fairly obvious. But what about the E portion of the formula? Drawing from the field of public speaking and leadership, E can have multiple meanings (all of which you should be):

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