Vicki Hodgkiss - Speakers Rep
I am a member of Canterbury and Vanguard flower Clubs. I am Chairman of Canterbury Club and love competing in Area and club shows. I arrange flowers in Canterbury Cathedral and organise the arranging in my local church. I have also had the privilege to arrange in Westminster Abbey.
If you would like any information about inviting a Speaker to your club please do not hesitate to contact me.
Contact: vickihodgkiss@hotmail.com
I am a member of Canterbury and Vanguard flower Clubs. I am Chairman of Canterbury Club and love competing in Area and club shows. I arrange flowers in Canterbury Cathedral and organise the arranging in my local church. I have also had the privilege to arrange in Westminster Abbey.
If you would like any information about inviting a Speaker to your club please do not hesitate to contact me.
Contact: vickihodgkiss@hotmail.com
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This YouTube video from Brenda Eyres explains what a NAFAS speaker is. If you are interested in training to be a speaker, please do contact me to find out what is involved. Of course, many of us find we have to make short speeches at clubs or event whether it is to introduce the demonstrator or speaker, give a vote of thanks or just giving the announcements. The National Speakers Committee have prepared some guidelines and videos to help give us confidence. |
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| speakers-handy-hints-for-members-votes-of-thanks.pdf |
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Speakers
Susan Shaw - National Speaker
Sue found her voice through flowers when she agreed to be chairman of Headcorn Flower Arrangers. It has taken her on a wonderful journey which she is very thankful for. She qualified as an Area Speaker in 2010 and then went on to pass her National test in 2012. In 2015 and 2017, she was a finalist in the Association of Speakers Clubs (ASC), National Speech Competition. In 2017 she was part of the successful Kent team that won the ASC's National Team Speaking Competition. Apart from giving presentations Sue is committed to helping others to achieve speaking confidence through training and mentoring.
Her talks, illustrated with visual aids are 'The Road to Chelsea' about the RHS Spring Show, 'Jungle Tails' about two contrasting trips to India, and 'An Adventure in Peru'. Her other talks are, 'Finding my Voice through Flowers' a motivational tale of her journey from quivering wreck to national speech finalist and 'Both Sides of the Bench' – sharing tips and anecdotes both as a competitor and floral judge. These are also suitable for after dinner talks or she can tailor a talk for special events. Contact: sueshawflowers@btinternet.com
Sue found her voice through flowers when she agreed to be chairman of Headcorn Flower Arrangers. It has taken her on a wonderful journey which she is very thankful for. She qualified as an Area Speaker in 2010 and then went on to pass her National test in 2012. In 2015 and 2017, she was a finalist in the Association of Speakers Clubs (ASC), National Speech Competition. In 2017 she was part of the successful Kent team that won the ASC's National Team Speaking Competition. Apart from giving presentations Sue is committed to helping others to achieve speaking confidence through training and mentoring.
Her talks, illustrated with visual aids are 'The Road to Chelsea' about the RHS Spring Show, 'Jungle Tails' about two contrasting trips to India, and 'An Adventure in Peru'. Her other talks are, 'Finding my Voice through Flowers' a motivational tale of her journey from quivering wreck to national speech finalist and 'Both Sides of the Bench' – sharing tips and anecdotes both as a competitor and floral judge. These are also suitable for after dinner talks or she can tailor a talk for special events. Contact: sueshawflowers@btinternet.com
Liz Hall - Area Speaker
Liz joined NAFAS in 1986 when her son was still an infant and she was taking a break from teaching. After she retired from teaching she qualified as an Area speaker in 2013. In her talk "The joy of discovery: Rhododendrons and Seashores"she tells of her enthusiasm for collecting and learning more about the items. Liz illustrates her talk with a range of hand crafted visual aids, proving that there is a use for even the most unlikely object. Where is all this treasure stored you might ask? That is part of the story! Liz also has a passion for dragons and has a talk "Dragons, Animal, Vegetable and Miscellaneous" .
Liz joined NAFAS in 1986 when her son was still an infant and she was taking a break from teaching. After she retired from teaching she qualified as an Area speaker in 2013. In her talk "The joy of discovery: Rhododendrons and Seashores"she tells of her enthusiasm for collecting and learning more about the items. Liz illustrates her talk with a range of hand crafted visual aids, proving that there is a use for even the most unlikely object. Where is all this treasure stored you might ask? That is part of the story! Liz also has a passion for dragons and has a talk "Dragons, Animal, Vegetable and Miscellaneous" .