The following is the structured format and a to-the-minute schedule that will enable your event to go off without a hitch. You will want to have a kitchen timer handy!

We realize that this timeline looks a bit obsessive/compulsive, but this is a time management seminar and you really need to let your ladies out on time, without driving them crazy.*

TIPS & STRATEGIES FOR A SUCCESSFUL CD SEMINAR:

During the welcome time, be sure everyone has a workbook and pencil. Also let the ladies know that there will not be enough time for them to write down everything that comes to mind in each segment. Encourage them to… "do the best you can in the time you are given and then continue at home."

You will notice that we have budgeted time for one stretch break and one restroom break, as the gals will become restless and overwhelmed if not given a few "breathers" during the event. The first break falls after the completion of Track 8 (your first timed workbook section) and the next after Track 11, when the women may find themselves a bit mentally worn out.

During that first break, have them all stand in one big circle and give each other back rubs for about 90 seconds - 45 seconds to their right and 45 to their left. Next, have them stretch as high as they can - on their toes. Have them sit down as you draw the name of the 1st CD winner. Immediately upon announcing the winner, start Track 9.

FYI: As you run the CD program, most segments are clearly defined by a track break. Exceptions to this are Tracks 8 and 13. These tracks require you to pause the CD at points during the track in order to provide workbook time. The timing chart above indicates how to handle those two tracks.

We will include two free "It's My Honor" CDs* for your to give away as door prizes, one during the stretch break and the other at the conclusion of the program. *with orders of 10 or more workbooks

There are feedback forms/order blanks in each workbook. If you would be so kind to forward any comments and/or orders to us, we would greatly appreciate it.

During the closing moments, encourage the women to fill out their feedback forms and then, with four minutes to go, encourage each table to spend the final few minutes in "popcorn praise". Describe it this way, "Think about this unspoken phrase as you pray: "God, I praise You that You are… and then fill in the blank with very brief, one to two word phrases. Praise as if you were kernels of popcorn exploding quickly toward heaven. There is not time here for sentence prayers, so please use just one to two word phrases which describe some quality or characteristic of God for which you are personally grateful. Go ahead and start now. I'll say 'Amen' when it's time to quit."

As the ladies praise God, get ready to draw the name of the final CD winner. At the closing moment, say, "AMEN! We are so glad you were here and, on your way out, would (reach your hand in and draw out a name) _____________ stop up here to get your free CD? Thank you ladies! Have a great (night, day.)!"


*Participants will feel disappointed if they are given either too little or too much time during which to fill in the blanks. The above schedule provides ample time. They also need to be let out on time: It is a time management seminar, after all. Finally, if you don't give them a stretch and bathroom break they will get restless. As you can see, keeping the event moving along, according to schedule, will be your number one priority for the evening.

Thank you for hosting this event!

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