WORKSHEET Design your Resume in the above given format highlighting your skills.
10.Welcome Speech / Welcome Address Welcome address is vital in any function because it heralds the commencement of the programme or function and sets the feel of the function. A pleasing welcome speech has its effect throughout the function from the beginning till the end. In English, it differs as per the occasion demands; for example, a wedding welcome speech, a graduation welcome speech, a welcome address in a seminar / conference etc will be totally different in the phrases and terms used. Giving away a “welcome speech” and "vote of thanks" are some of the responsibilities bestowed on us if we work in an organisation.
This chapter guides you with how to do a formal welcome speech.
Characteristics of a welcome speech:
Welcome speech should be brief. It should start with greeting the dignitaries on and off the dais.
This is followed by a brief description about the objectives of the meet.
The chief guest of the formal function should be welcomed first; then the other important guests on the dais should be addressed; it should be followed by guests on the front row and then everybody down the hall.
On some occasions, if the chief guest is not a known person, a brief introduction of the chief guest is also given by the person who gives the welcome speech.
A welcome speech should not be concluded by thanking. It should make the participants be at ease and eagerly waiting for the upcoming events.
Maximum duration of welcome speech can be three to four minutes.
Care should be taken to make the speech livelier.
Some common "welcome quotes" I extend a hearty welcome to________________
I offer a warm welcome to ____________________
I accord a genial welcome to __________________________
I am delighted to offer a happy welcome to _____________________
I request the members of the audience to join me in offering a warm - hearted welcome
to __________________
I salute him / her with a winsome welcome
I welcome ____________________with the loving hearts of all present
I welcome ________________ with my whole heart
I welcome ________________ with all my heart
Let me offer you a pleasant welcome
Please permit me to offer you a fraternal welcome
We feel honored in offering you a cheerful welcome
WELCOME SPEECH: SAMPLES 1. Opening Speech for UG Literary Association of your Department Esteemed Head of the Department of __________________ , honourable Chief Guest of the Programme Mr./Mrs./Dr.___________________, our most valued invited faculties and my sincere student friends, Good afternoon everybody.
It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you all to this UG Literary Association Meet this year. I am extremely grateful to you all for sparing some of your precious moments (valuable time) for us and grace this occasion.
The presence of our Chief Guest in today’s programme inspite of his / her busy schedule is a reflection of the importance that is attached to the commitment of our department to quality growth. We are all inspired by your gracious presence Sir / Madam.
I would like to take this opportunity to express our hearty welcome to the Head of our Department for the support and guidance he / she has extended to all the activities of our department.
I take immense joy in welcoming the President of this Association who encourages us with his minute – to – minute guidance for the success of this programme.
I take this opportunity to welcome all the faculties who are dedicated and result-oriented.
We welcome all our student friends who are eagerly waiting for listening to our chief guest’s motivational speech on __________________________.
I owe my greeting to all who are associated with the success of this Meet.
Once again I welcome you all.
