I just make copies and send them out, usually by email.

maij,
I routinely ask for reprints when I do an article and they sit moldering on my bookshelf taking up space. The only time IÂve used them is to qualify for Âprofessional status with Cannon cameras, so I could get a loaner camera when mine needed service. In my opinion, in these days of color-copying, as long as you have a copy of the original article you are golden.

The Federated Garden Clubs of Massachusetts sponsor annual ÂSpeakerÂs Days for the benefit of their members. Twenty-some speakers come for the morning and present a four minute sample talk, and they (and any folks that couldnÂt fit into the program) have table space for their handouts. These handouts are basically information about the talks/lectures you do, and the fees you charge, plus a bio. Program chairs from the various garden clubs come to find speakers for the coming year.

Has this answered your question?
C.L.

Thanks for the follow-up. I'm glad to hear I haven't been looking too unprofessional.

Also thanks for the info on your handouts, clfo. Sounds pretty straight forward. I wasn't sure if you provided info on what you had to offer or if you included publicity material, like copies of articles or reviews of prior speaking engagements. That was a good thread for me. I learned a lot.

Thanks again.