[oclug-announce] August Tutorial - Preparing and Delivering Presentations

[michael ondrechak]

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 ANNOUNCING: Preparing and Delivering Presentations
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Topic:          Preparing and Delivering Presentations
Date:           Thursday, August 25th, 2005
Time:           6:30pm to 8:30pm (Come a bit early for drinks and snacks)
Cost:           Free (Donations to OCLUG appreciated)
Location:       ExitCertified, 85 Albert St., Suite 1200, Ottawa.
Map:            http://tinyurl.com/cd6l

WHAT IS IT?
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This is one of a series of Linux-related Technology Seminars to be
presented by the Ottawa Canada Linux Users Group (OCLUG) and
ExitCertified. ExitCertified has generously made their classroom space
available to OCLUG for these training sessions and other events.

WHAT IS THIS MONTH'S TOPIC?
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As software engineers, software developers, and IT professionals we are
frequently asked to present on a variety of complex topics to audiences
that can be either our technical peers and/or superiors, non-technical
people, project managers, or any combination thereof.  A successful
presentation can sway an audience to your design, solution, approach, or
just communicate a technical concept to an audience.  A successful
presentation can even help you get that new contract/job with a prospective
client or employer.  For these reasons developing good presentation skills
is essential to a successful professional career and to career
advancement.

In this very energetic workshop, Harry Kingston will address the elements
that go into creating a successful presentation and then delivering the
presentation to the audience.  Harry engages the audience to understand how
passion is an integral part of any presentation. This means -- "How does
one build a relationship of sincerity felt by an audience?" "What skills
are developed to make your next speech alive with vitality and purpose for
the audience?"

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
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Harry Kingston is a Distinguished ToastMaster (DTM), a designation bestowed
by ToastMasters on their very best public speakers, since 1991.  Harry has
been a proud member of Toastmasters since high school. He understands the
importance of professional image and communication skills as a leader. In
his career, Harry is required to effectively communicate to all types of
audiences; government officials, department and program management
personnel, stakeholders, clients, partners and service providers. He is
proud to acknowledge that his skills, whether applied professionally, in
Speech Contests, or within the community, have been sharpened by
understanding that passion, and sincerity are readily sensed by any
audience. With passion, one builds a bond of sincerity with an audience.
These skills will help make every presentation or speech come alive with
vitality.

Harry has participated and won various District and Regional competitions.
He coaches at Grenville Christian College and Queens Faculty of Law (moot
court). Within Toastmasters, those seeking career and professional
development often seek his help as a coach. In his profession, Harry is
assigned to the senior organizational team within the National Secure
Borders Program in OCIPEP, (Department of Public Security). Harry has
enjoyed a successful career in Project Management and Business
Re-Engineering in both the private and public sectors.

REGISTRATION
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Registration for this class is on a first-come, first-served basis. If
you are interested in attending, please email:
mondrechak.lists at gmail.com with the subject line: August Tutorial.
Please include your name and email address in the email. Your
reservation will be confirmed via email.

Please sign up ASAP, as there are only 20 seats available. These classes
usually fill up very quickly!

Please make sure you attend if you sign up. If you must cancel, email me
so I can make the spot available to someone else.

FUTURE TECHNOLOGY COURSES
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OCLUG and ExitCertified plan to continue this series of technology
courses. We plan on holding one session per month, with various topics
and skill levels covered. If you are interested in leading a training
session, or have a good idea for one, please contact
mondrechak.lists at gmail.com to arrange something.

Volunteers are needed to teach these classes and ensure the sessions
continue to be a part of OCLUG's regular schedule of events!

Upcoming sessions:

September:  Looking for Speakers

ABOUT EXIT CERTIFIED
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ExitCertified is an Authorized Sun Education Centre and the only training
company in Canada to focus solely on providing Sun technology education
and certification.

Serving IT professionals, government agencies and corporate clients,
ExitCertified specializes in delivering Solaris(tm) Operating
Environment, Networking & Security, Server & Storage Systems and Java(tm)
Technology training. Courses offered relate to industry recognized Sun
Professional Certification programs.

For more information about ExitCertified or to view an upcoming course
schedule visit: http://www.exitcertified.com/register/

ABOUT OCLUG
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The Ottawa Canada Linux Users Group promotes and supports the use of
Linux at the local community level in Ottawa.

Founded in March 1997, OCLUG holds monthly general meetings and other
special events. Membership in OCLUG is diverse from newbies to the
proverbial Gurus. OCLUG was created to help promote Linux in the Ottawa
area and maintains several mailing lists to help accomplish this goal.

For more information about the group and its activities, please visit our
website located at: http://www.oclug.on.ca/