What we can do for you
ASC members come from all backgrounds. Current membership includes a teacher, a farmer, a hairdresser, an IT consultant and a salesman.
Whether you are shy and retiring or brash and up front, proficiency in public speaking can help you to achieve your goals. Do not let self-doubt and fear hold you back.
My First and Worst Speech
I stand here at the lectern my legs turned to jelly
And butterflies flutter and fly in my belly,
My hands are perspiring, my heart starts to pound
And I wish I could be swallowed up into the ground,
My cards are out of order, some fall on the floor,
I don't like my audience; I just stare at the door,
Time seems to stand still and my throat feels so dry,
So I gaze up at the ceiling and wish I could die,
From now fame and fortune will remain far out of reach,
I've made such a hash of my very first speech.
I'm back at the lectern with a confident smile,
My relaxed easy stance sticks out a mile,
My voice never falters it's as clear as a bell
And if I am nervous nobody can tell,
So just what is the miracle that has happened to me,
Well I am now a member of the York ASC.
By Dorothy Dawson
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