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Friday May 16
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| 5:30 PM
| Reception
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| 6:45 PM
| Town Hall Meeting
Governance Reshaping: Shaping the Future of Toastmasters
Please join International Director Richard Snyder, DTM to learn first-hand about the proposed changes which are currently scheduled to be voted on by the members at the 2009 International Convention.
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| 7:25 PM
| Hall of Fame/Contest Briefing
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| 8:00 PM
| Table Topics Contest
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Saturday May 17
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| 7:00 AM
| Breakfast
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| 8:00 AM
| Opening Ceremony and Keynote
Finding Your Voice
In this presentation, 2005 World Champion of Public Speaking Lance Miller shares his secret for finding powerful and passionate speech topics, how to touch the hearts of your audience and the key points he used to take his club to #4 in the world in 1999.
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| 9:30 AM
| Educational Session I
Building a Championship Club
In this educational presentation, Lance Miller will share his secrets for building not only a successful club, but also a championship club.
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| 10:30 AM
| Educational Session II
Communicating with Clarity and Confidence
With her expertise on "American Accent Acquisition," Rebecca Linquist of will explore and discuss techniques non native speakers of American English can use to be more easily understood when speaking in front of a group.
Excellence through Teamwork
Teamwork is the engine that drives excellence. In this interactive workshop, Norm Cook will show you ways to tune up your teamwork to improve performance in your clubs, careers, and families. Learn what it takes to rev up your teamwork to higher potential!
Taking It to the Top
Join this interactive session lead by Joyce Persichilli and learn how the Toastmaster Educational Program provides you with opportunities for growth. Come prepared to share your ideas with others. Joyce will share tips and tools to help you SOAR TO SUCCESS.
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| 11:45 AM
| Communication and Leadership Luncheon
70th Anniversary Leadership Recognition Awards
Communication and Leadership Award -
Sally Green, Executive Director, "Girls for a Change" |
| 1:15 PM
| District Council Business Meeting
District officer elections and realignment. Open to all members. Voting members include Club Presidents, Vice Presidents of Education and district executive committee members.
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| 4:00 PM
| Contest Briefing
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| 4:30 PM
| ID Presentation and International Speech Contest
Toastmasters: Shaping Ourselves…Shaping Our World
We all join Toastmasters to shape ourselves through improving our communication and leadership skills. We stay in Toastmasters because we find we can help shape others and shape our world. In this interactive presentation led by International Director Richard Snyder, DTM, we will learn how to further Shape Ourselves and Shape Our World through Toastmasters.
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