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There are lots of things you can bless your speaker with upon her arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She may need a local map. She might appreciate a restaurant gift card or a local specialty (such as candied pecans). Chocolate is almost always<\/em> appreciated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Whether your speaker is a church member or has flown in from across the country, each one will appreciate these five<\/strong> things even if you give them nothing else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(And honestly, your speakers don’t expect anything – but it is nice to bless and pamper them.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 Essential Items for Your Speaker’s Welcome Bag<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
  1. Trail Mix <\/strong><\/li>
  2. Breath mints<\/strong><\/li>
  3. Bottled water<\/strong><\/li>
  4. Hand Sanitizer<\/strong><\/li>
  5. Kleenex<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Many speakers won’t eat before they speak. That bag of trail mix can provide nourishment during the day and before\/after a long flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Breath mints. Enough said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Bottled water for tired and parched throats. Make sure you have extras on the stage too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Hand sanitizer will be welcome after shaking so many hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Kleenex for colds, tears, and blotting a little perspiration or lipstick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Place everything in a small paper or fabric gift bag with handles so it can easily be stashed and stored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Keep in mind that speakers that are flying won\u2019t have room for a cute basket or many extra items in their luggage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Consider asking one of your crafty team members to decorate a plain bag from the Dollar Tree with your theme on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Make sure you deliver your Welcome Bag to the speaker upon their arrival.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Chances are they will promptly pop a breath mint if they\u2019ve been traveling for any length of time!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You may also want to read:<\/strong>
    What Your Speaker Needs to Know (but might not think to ask)<\/a>
    Questions for Potential Speakers<\/a>
    How to Find a Speaker<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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