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2024 Spring Conference Agenda
Check in for the latest information on events planned for the District 99 2024 Spring Conference.Friday, April 19, 2024All events on 11th Floor - Top of The Inn, unless noted otherwise |
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| 4:30 – 6:30 PM | Registration Desk open Set Up Silent Auction |
| 5:00 – 6:00 PM | Cocktails Fun Photo Booth, Silent Auction Bidding, Networking |
| 6:00 – 12:00 PM | Opening Ceremonies – M/C Dennis O’Brien, ACB, CL Virtual Banner Parade & Buffet Supper Recognition of Long-time members Keynote Speaker – Michelle Devlin, DTM Who Have We Forgotten: Fostering a Sense of Belonging Candidates Showcase (to be confirmed) 1st Timers Welcome Entertainment To Be Confirmed Contestants Briefing - Calgary Room 2nd Fl Judges Briefing – Calgary Room 2nd Fl Past District Directors Meeting – Calgary Room 2nd Fl Hospitality Room (TBA) |
Saturday, April 20, 2024All events on 11th Floor - Top of The Inn, unless noted otherwise |
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| 6:45 – 8:00 AM | Registration Desk open |
| 7:00 – 9:00 AM | Keynote Breakfast – M/C Linda Holmevik, DTM Greetings Keynote Address – Kimberly Myers, DTM ID Leap Into Leadership – You Will Not Regret It |
| 9:00 – 9:55 AM Concurrent Educational Sessions Part A | |
| Fong Chua, DTM Calgary Rm 2nd Floor | It’s Who Knows You: How do You Stick Out? |
| Dhinesh Ramasamy Edmonton Rm 2nd Floor | Strategic Leadership: Tactics and Techniques from the Military |
| Patrick Juma Owino MS4 Jasper/Louise Rm 2nd Floor | Commanding the Stage Through Non-Verbal Communication |
| 9:45 – 10:15 AM | Sound Check for Contestants |
| 10:30 – 11:45 AM | District Council/Business Meeting |
| 12:00 Noon – 2:00 PM | Communication & Leadership Buffet Luncheon M/C – Rebecca Cuthbertson Hulst Recognition of Triple Crown, Level 5, Club Achievements Communication & Leadership Award Presentation: Dr Shawna Pandya Beyond the Award Presentation: A Relaxed Discussion with Dr Pandya Autographed pictures |
| 2:15 – 3:10 PM Concurrent Educational Sessions Part B | |
| Lynell Bird, DTM Calgary Room 2nd Floor | Pathway to Distinguished Toastmaster |
| Don Zurakowski, DTM Edmonton Rm 2 Floor | Reality Check! What Are You Selling? |
| Richard Mattis, DTM Jasper/Louise Rm 2nd Floor | Awesome Evaluations |
| 3:15 – 5:30 PM | International Speech Contest Humorous Speech Contest |
| 6:45 PM – 12:00 PM | District Director’s Banquet & Dance Red Carpet Recognitions Dance |
| 10:00 – 12:00 PM | Hospitality Room |
Sunday, April 21, 2024All events on 11th Floor - Top of The Inn, unless noted otherwise |
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| 8:00 – 9:00 AM | District Executive Committee (DEC) Meeting Alternative time 1:00 – 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 – 10:00 AM Concurrent Educational Sessions Part C | |
| Rowena Romero, DTM Calgary Room 2nd Floor | All The World’s a Stage |
| Greg Gazin, DTM Edmonton Room 2nd Floor | Build Your Club Public Relations & Messaging Strategies |
| Shayne Kawalilak, LD2 Jasper/Louise Room 2nd Floor | Don’t Be the Weakest Link: How to Protect Your Personal Information in a Digital World |
| 10:15 AM – 1:00 PM | Farewell Buffet Brunch – M/C Von Eric Tandoc Recognition of Club Building and Membership Building Message from Incoming District Director Keynote Speaker – Kimberly Myers, ID Dreaming of Change Means Facing Change |
Keynote Speakers
Saturday Educational Lineup
Sunday Educational Lineup
Hotel Information
Delta Hotels Edmonton South Conference Centre
4404 Gateway Boulevard NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6H 5C2
Tel: +1 780-434-6415
Block Name: “Toastmasters Conference” (Code: TMC)
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Get Involved!
Volunteers give freely of their time and expertise in order to make a difference.
Why Volunteer? Benefits!
- Meet new people
- Make important networking connections
- Learn or develop new skills
- Build self-esteem and self-confidence
- Make a difference in another Toastmaster’s life
- To express gratitude for help you may have received in the past from other Toastmasters
- Be a part of a team
- Create lifetime memories
- Use lessons learned at Toastmaster meetings
Can you volunteer for more than one duty? Definitely!!
You may volunteer for as many duties as fit your schedule. That includes pre-conference committee work and what you have time for during the conference.
Volunteer Opportunities
Meal Greeters
- Meal Greeter activities are under the direction of the Volunteer Coordinator
- Put out the programs for each meal.
- Check name badges at the door to see who has paid for all meals and who needs a special ticket for a particular meal. No badge – no ticket………no meal!
- Be friendly and smiling.
- Help latecomers find a seat.
- Control doors during speeches and keynotes.
- Keep hallway noise to a minimum.
- Find time to eat!
Contest Greeters
- Contest Greeter activities are under the direction of the Volunteer Coordinator
- Check name badges at the door to see who has paid for the contest
- Unpaid attendees should be directed to the Registration Desk.
- Be friendly and smiling.
- Help people find a seat.
- Keep hallway noise to a minimum.
Registration Table/General Hosts
- Registration Table activities are under the direction of the Registration Coordinator
- Hand out packages
- Answer questions
- Relay messages
- Know where to find someone who might know the answer
- Just like a host in your own home
- Say hello, shake hands
- Answer questions
- Give extra assistance to those who need it
Host/Hostess at each table at each meal
- Works with the Volunteer Coordinator
- Be the official “Conference” host at the table
- Make introductions
- Keep the conversation going. (Not hard with Toastmasters.)
- Answer questions
Decorating
- Works with the Hospitality Coordinator
- Helps the committee coordinator put up the planned decorations.
- Better yet – be on the committee to help plan and make the decorations.
Sergeant of Arms for each Educational session
- Be sure session starts on time
- Distribute handouts and evaluation forms
- Introduce Toastmaster
- Enough seating for everyone – or limit number who try to enter room
- Announcements if needed to end session
- Collect evaluation forms
- Leave room in condition for next event
Toastmaster for each Educational session
- Assist the SAA in getting the session going
- Double check with the speaker that they have all the equipment, supplies needed
- Introduce the speaker
- Thank the speaker and present gift
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