Lecture #1 - Presentation techniques - Zvi Feffer

• Being an effective tour guide is much more than just knowing one's "stuff."  It is preparing the logistical aspects of the trip, preparing for the unexpected, and acting and dressing professionally.  
• Know when to be quiet on a trip.  If they want to sleep, let them sleep.
• Have some activities prepared for the kids; the parents will love you for it.
• If the schedule is changing (e.g. lunch will be a bit late) for unavoidable reasons, let the group know ASAP.
• No one is listening right after lunch.  Keep quiet.
• On the trips, sell yourself!  You are in a try-out for the next trip, when one of the current guests recommends you to his friends.
• Be prepared!  Maps, readings et al.  Have a packet for every pair of seats, if desired.

Coming Up!!!  Trip #1 - December 22, 2009 - Beit Shemesh area, including:

1. Tel Azeka/תל עזקה
2. Tel Beit Shemesh/תל בית שמש
3. Tel Tzor'a/תל צרעה
4. Grave of Dan ben Yaakov
5. Biblical Sculpture Garden in Beit Shemesh
6. Moni Winery/יקב מוני
   
7. Dir Rafat Monastery/מנזר דייר-ראפאת
8. Mano'ach's altar