SPEAKER SELECTION

The majority of weekly speakers are recommended by the Speakers Committee which meets regularly (about every two months) to suggest and invite speakers, and to schedule program sequences throughout the year. If someone wishes to volunteer as a speaker (with a well-defined subject) or if someone wishes to recommend someone else as a speaker, such requests (and supporting information) should be submitted to the Speakers Committee of which Kase Klein is the chair. Kase Klein’s phone and e-mail are: (505) 277-2023 and “cklein@unm.edu”. Such requests are reviewed by the Speakers Committee at the next scheduled meeting. Acceptance, or denial of such a request, is conveyed by the committee chair soon after the pertinent Speakers Committee meeting. If the committee accepts your suggested speaker and/or your offer to speak, one of the co-chairs will inform you of the possible dates that are available for your presentation. The person who recommended that you speak (your Sponsor), will be your primary contact once you have a confirmed date as Speaker.

The Speakers Committee’s role is to select weekly programs that are of broad appeal to members of the club. This involves selection of excellent speakers as well as subjects that are of general interest. Programs are meant to be informational, educational and if possible, entertaining. Subjects of presentation that are selected commonly have some connection with Albuquerque, or the State of New Mexico. They may also relate to issues of current and national interest. The committee is careful to screen out requests for presentations that might appear to be self-promotional of products, programs, or other activities. There are two annual presentations that deal with the efforts of charitable non-profit organizations. These presentations are made by Rotary Club members who represent such non-profit organizations.