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District 106 Spring 2023 Annual Conference
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HOTEL RESERVATION
REGISTRATION
When: May 12 & 13, 2023
Where: Radisson® Hotel Duluth – Harborview, 505 West Superior St, Duluth, MN, 55802, US.
Hotel Room Reservations:
Call 1.800.333.3333 and provide group name: Toastmasters 2023
Online at www.radissonhotelsamericas.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-duluth Promo Code: TOASTS
Cut-off date: April 12, 2023
Check in time: 3:00 pm
Check out time: 12:00 noon
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CO-CHAIR CONTACT INFORMATION
A conference such as this takes many hands to make it a success. District 106 needs your help! Please contact us to be signed up! We are happy to train you if needed. This conference won’t happen without your help!
Spring Conference Co-Chairs
Sue Scholz, DTM at toastmastersue@aol.com
Kimberlee Redington, DTM, IPDD at tmkimberleedtm@gmail.com
Silent Auction Flyer
Silent Auction Donation Form
Our Spring Conference Team is excited to announce registration is now open for our 2023 Spring Conference in Duluth, MN on May 12th and 13th. This will be our 1st in person Spring Conference since the pandemic began. Now is the time to celebrate and have fun.
Seas the Moment! This is our theme for the Spring Conference.
Below is a snapshot of what will be taking place at the conference.
- 4 speech contests
- Silent Auction
- Friday Fun Night
- Special Guest: Region 4 International Director, Distinguished Toastmaster Kim Myers
- Keynote speaker presentations (See below)
- All education sessions (See below)
- All meals include:
- Friday dinner buffet
- Saturday breakfast
- Saturday luncheon
- Saturday dinner
- Saturday dinner
If you would like to register for the Spring Conference, here is the Eventbrite URL for this event:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tm-d106-conference-may-12-13-2023-registration-527900062297
For questions regarding Registration please contact: Crystal Anderson at 4funhiking@gmail.com
If you would like to volunteer to assist at the Spring Conference, please contact: Keith Hardy at keithandre63@gmail.com
To learn more about the Silent Auction and/or to donate to the Silent Auction, please contact: Wulfgar at tm.wulfgar@gmail.com
For questions regarding District Speech Contest please contact: Ed Aylward at tm.ed.aylward@gmail.com
For questions regarding the Spring Conference please contact: Sue Scholtz at toastmastersue@aol.com and/or Kimberlee Redington at tmkimberleedtm@gmail.com
We can’t wait to see everyone at the Spring Conference,
Sue and Kimberlee
Spring Conference Co-Chairs
Keynote
07:15 am
12:45 pm
Stephen Shaner
Kimberly Myers
Educational Sessions
8:15 am
9:15 am
10:30 am
10:40 am
Michael Carlton
Transferable Skills: Getting the most from your Toastmasters Meeting
Why did we join? Why do we stay? It’s because of what we learn! But are we really utilizing every element of our Toastmasters meeting? Today, Michael will breakdown every element of our Toastmasters meeting to give examples of the transferable skills we develop by participating in our roles. Some we’re aware of, some we’ve taken for granted. It’s these meeting roles that give us the tools to develop communication and leadership skills. In this presentation, Michael will share how he’s gotten value in the Toastmasters program by taking the lessons in every role, and why he believes this is not just a speaking club, it’s a development program.
Kimberly Myers
Dealing with Change
In a world which is constantly changing, we must face the tornados that come our way. Some of us wait until the last minute and seek shelter. Others of us prefer to plan ahead and prepare for chaos. Change is inevitable. We can plan and adapt. Maybe not perfectly, but life is easier when we face that change rather than hide from it.
Ashok Sunkavalli and District Public Relations Team
Participating in Effective Club Promotions
Public Relations activities and how clubs can participate in effectively promoting themselves. Encouraging club officers and members to join all District 106 social platforms.
Daniel Grundtner
Tour de force of Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program
Distinguished Toastmaster Daniel Grundtner will conduct a tour de force of Toastmasters Youth Leadership Programs in a way bound to inspire your club to sponsor a YLP near you!
Kay Biga
Everything You Need To Know About Rotary
Rotary International makes an impact throughout the world harnessing the energy of 1.2 million members. Learn about the organization’s successes and challenges from District 5580 Governor Kay Biga.
Eric “Rocky” Schurr
Music Techniques to Rock Out Your Speech!
Do you want to add more Rhythm & Cadence to your Speaking? Learn to write a Hit Speech the same way That Musicians write a Hit Song! This half workshop, half musical performance is an entertaining walk through how to use Musical Techniques to bring out the style and emotion of your speaking and bring you’re speaking to a whole new level.
Denise Sundquist
Title: Yoodli Test Drive!
Denise Sundquist will have a computer or two available for you to try the artificial intelligence application which is available to all Toastmasters to get speech evaluation information while preparing your speech. Come by and try it!
Sarah Bateman
Seas the Story Moments
One of the most powerful tools a speaker has is storytelling. Stories build a connection with your audience by increasing positive emotions. Stories will linger in their minds long after you have left the stage.