This Toastmasters weekend is sure to be a winner what with a couple of captivating contests, a mouthwatering menu, edifying educationals, and a wild and wacky time overall. Please note that there is no need to print off the schedule below as you will receive a copy of the schedule with your registration.
The schedule is liable to change without notice.
2:30 PM – 7:30 PM Conference Registration Desk Open (Foyer, Mezzanine Level)
4:00 PM – 6:45 PM Bookstore / Silent Auction Open (Boardroom #4, Mezzanine Level)
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Past District Governors Meeting (Boardroom #1, Mezzanine Level)
6:00 PM – 6:45 PM First Timers’ Celebration (Hospitality Suite, Room 118, 1st Floor)
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Opening Ceremonies (Saint John Room, 1st Floor)
Parade of Flags (Clubs – Please bring your Banners and identify a flag bearer!)
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM “Opportunity to Dream” Show (Saint John Room, 1st Floor)
9:30 PM – 12:00 AM Hospitality Suite Open – (Room 118, 1st Floor)
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Conference Registration Desk Open (Foyer, Mezzanine Level)
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM District Executive Committee Meeting (Garrison Room, Mezzanine Level)
7:45 AM – 12:00 PM Credentials Desk (Foyer, Mezzanine Level)
8:00 AM - 4 :45 PM Bookstore / Silent Auction (Boardroom #4, Mezzanine Level) **
9:00 AM–10:20 AM Judging – Key to Effective Contests – Heather
Perkins, DTM (Miramichi Room, 1st Floor)
This session is mandatory
for all contest judges and optional for all others.
9:00 AM – 9: 40 AM Chairman/Toastmaster: Procedures Demonstrated – John Newman, ACG/CL
9:50 AM –10:40 AM Motivating to Higher Achievement
(Making Motivation
a Habit with Liz Brisson, CC/CL and
Toastmasters as a Spiritual Practice with Leah
Carey, CC)
10:50 AM – 11:36 AM What's Your GRIPE? – Annelie Weber, DTM, International Director ’09-‘10
11:45 AM – 12:25 PM What Are You Communicating? – Sheila Kelly, CC
12:30 PM – 2 :15 PM Awards Luncheon (Saint John Room, 1st Floor)
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM District 45 Council Meeting (Jr. Ballroom, Mezzanine Level)
4:00 PM – 5 :00 PM Free Time for All except Contestants, Judges, and Officials
International Speech Contestants’ Briefing (Jr. Ballroom, Mezzanine Level)
Judges and Officials’ Briefing (Jr. Ballroom, Mezzanine Level)
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM International Speech Contest (Jr. Ballroom, Mezzanine Level)
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM Social Time (Saint John Room, 1st Floor)
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Banquet & International Speech Awards (Saint John Room, 1st Floor)
9:00 PM – 1:00 AM District Governor’s Celebration & Dance (with DJ – Dale Case) (Saint John Room, 1st Floor)
9:00 PM – 12:00 AM Hospitality Suite Open (Room 118, 1st Floor)
8:00 AM – 8:55 AM Breakfast Buffet (Jr. Ballroom, Mezzanine Level)
7:45 AM – 8:30 AM Table Topic Speech Contest Briefing
Contestants (Boardroom #4, Mezzanine Level)
Judges/Officials (Jr. Ballroom, Mezzanine Level)
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM Table Topics Contest & Awards (Jr. Ballroom, Mezzanine Level)
9:45 AM – 11:00 AM Induction of New Officers, Incoming District Governor Address
Fall Conference Preview, Table Topics Awards Presentation
Closing Remarks by Conference Co-Chairs & District Governor Wendy Harding