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Working with
today's youth is a great opportunity and a great challenge. To
be able to get on their level and communicate to where they respect
you, laugh at and with you, and learn from you is even a greater
challenge. We knew we had such person as our opening speaker for
the 2006 Amy delivered
her speech with the charm and dignity of any typical and talented
Southern Belle lady. She related to the 4-H members, involved
them in her presentation, and made it real to them by communicating
through their terminology. Throughout her presentation, she
maintained a constant roar of laughter from both the youth and adults,
helping everyone get motivated and energized for the beginning of a
long and busy week. After the event, Amy stayed around as the
youth visited with her to hear some more humorous stories. The
one question that has come up the most since her visit is "When
can we get Amy to speak in Toby L. Lepley, Ph.D.
Thank
you for coming and presenting. Your presentation was the
highlight of many of the youth's week. Through out evaluations,
your presentation came up many times as being the "best part of
Congress." I sure appreciate everything you did for us! Daniel Meyers,
State 4-H Events Coordinator
"We have had Amy Gallimore present
at numerous programs and conferences at the University of Georgia. Amy
is an amazing presenter who always connects with our students and administration.
She has the unique talent to engage both large and small groups in an
entertaining way that is appropriate for all ages. Students who listen
to her presentations look at their college experience, and more importantly,
their leadership development in a new and refreshing light. Amy is energetic,
insightful and passionate about making leadership fun and meaningful."
"Amy Gallimore is a riot. She kept approximately 500 youth engaged
at our event and the majority of them said she was the best speaker
they had ever heard. Their only regret was that the time she spoke was
not long enough. There is not a better compliment from teenagers. Her
use of
"Amy Gallimore is the perfect way to start any meeting, training, or conference off right. Her message is worthwhile and her delivery is like none other. She is 100% attuned to college students making every story she tells hilarious and relevant."
"You have won the prize for being
the "BEST SPEAKER AT ANY 4-H EVENT" EVER!!! I cannot tell
you how much the kids (and "grownups") enjoyed hearing you
speak at Roundup! Thank you so much for taking the time to be in Knoxville
last week. You were a real inspiration for all in attendance that day.
Keep laughing.... you're contagious!"
I just want to say thank you so
much for coming and making our training fun and exciting. I know from
previous experience that after you see people at training you forget
their names by the time camp rolls around. I can honestly say that I
have connected better with people at this training session than any of
the previous ones. You are truly talented and a laugh to be around. I
pray that God continues to bless you in your work. Thanks again.
Camp
Quality Companion - Monroe, La.
"I liked the speaker Loran and
Sarah got. She was
Participant
- University of Louisville
"Some of the RAs raved about Amy
after they heard her
Amy kicked off a multigenerational retreat for our church with some icebreakers and it was truly amazing how quickly she was able to get everyone on their feet and smiling. She has the unique ability to relate well to people of all ages and backgrounds and get them actively involved in fun, meaningful activities before they even realize it. Her infectious smile and great sense of humor makes her a welcome addition to any gathering.
One of the biggest challenges in the
world of professional speaking is keeping the attention of teachers
who claim to have heard it all before. Knowing this, Amy
Gallimore
stood before 75 teachers at Henry County High School and delivered the
best team-building workshop I have ever encountered. She made us
laugh and brought us together as a faculty. Weeks after the
event, teachers still stop me in the halls to tell me what a good time
they had.
Candi Agee
Dean of Students
Henry County High School
Amy's witty stories,
and the wisdom she draws from them, captivated over
200 University of Tampa leaders. There is no doubt that Amy understands
the connection between laughter and learning, and she uses this to make
the time she spends with student not only meaningful, but fun.
I can
not say enough about how enthusiastic and inspiring that Amy was when
she spoke the student staff at Some
of the specific quotes from students include:
Amy kept the energy in the room pumping. She is AWESOME
Amy is a speaker that should come back to speak again next year
Amy was motivational and I would love to hear her speak again
Amy sounded like a comedian and we need more of those for training The best part about training was Amy
Jason Sininger
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