Tonight I piloted a panel at the NSANZ CHristchurch Chapter on MCing. Our MC panelists were Wendy Davie, Stuart Fleming, Martz Witty and David Clarkson, and they shared their experiences. It was a great session, really useful, full of tips that can work (and war stories of when things didn't)
Based on what they said, I ended the session with a "Prayer for the MC" which I came up with on the night. I jotted down a rough outline before I went up, and filled in a few gaps with phrases that came up in the discussion.
Our M C
Who art a Jack-of-all-trades
Multifaceted be thy task.
Thy preparation done
May the meeting run
As well at our hotel as it is done at the NSAA Annual Convention.
Give us today the breaks we need,
And forgive us our mobile phones going off
As we forgive you the time spent on the health and safety checklist.
Do not lead us into discomfort due to faulty air conditioning,
And deliver us from speakers who run over time.
For thine is the responsibility, the power, but (if you do your job properly) not the glory,
For so long as this conference lasts.
Amen.
It could use a little polishing, but for an impromptu effort, not bad I think. Suggestions welcome.
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