Speeches, day 1

I found these speeches much more entertaining than I thought I would. In particular, Alex’s speech about goodwill was particularly interesting. I knew that Goodwill was involved in community service somehow, but I didn’t realize how exactly they provided it. The way that Goodwill gives jobs rather than just money is cool because it gives people new skills that will help them much more in the long run than just a handout. This strategy seems to be the most practical in the long run and will help the poor better themselves in a major way.
I also liked the way that he presented his topic. I especially liked that he moved away from the podium. Unlike most of the others who spoke today, he really made eye contact and that helped me to connect with his topic more effectively.