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The Emcee's Handbook for Excellence

#28 Save the announcement of additional distinguished guests to the end of the program.

There may be other persons that should be acknowledged as distinguished guests. Someone may come in after the program begins. Later in the program you may recognize a person in the audience and realize that she should have been included on your list of distinguished persons. Someone else may bring to your attention the name of a notable guest.
Save the announcement of these additional names to the end of the program to avoid having to continually add to the list throughout the program. Just before you conclude your duties as the emcee, you can acknowledge the additional individuals.
Example 28A: "It has been brought to my attention that we have some other guests who merit special acknowledgment. They are: Our own Regional Vice-president Felicia Scott and Lieutenant Governor of Marketing Steve Gutierrez. We are glad that you were able to join us."

The Emcee's Handbook for Excellence

#28	Save the announcement of additional distinguished guests to the end of the program.

There may be other persons that should be acknowledged as distinguished guests. Someone may come in after the program begins. Later in the program you may recognize a person in the audience and realize that she should have been included on your list of distinguished persons. Someone else may bring to your attention the name of a notable guest. Save the announcement of these additional names to the end of the program to avoid having to continually add to the list throughout the program. Just before you conclude your duties as the emcee, you can acknowledge the additional individuals. Example 28A: "It has been brought to my attention that we have some other guests who merit special acknowledgment. They are: Our own Regional Vice-president Felicia Scott and Lieutenant Governor of Marketing Steve Gutierrez. We are glad that you were able to join us."