Article: If you are in a noisy setting, now is your chance to get people's attention. You can do so with a carefully rehearsed shout, a clinking of a glass or an exclamation like, "Give me a thumbs up if you can hear me in the back." . Start with a friendly and sincere tone. Answer the question, "Why are we all here?" Feel free to start with a quick, funny anecdote to set the mood. Recognize anyone who helped put on the event. If the producers of the event want to identify big donors, now is the time to sincerely thank them. From the time you start presenting until the event finishes, you should be in good humor and have a smile.
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Call the event to order. Welcome the audience Introduce yourself. Introduce the people who put the event on. Smile.