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District 68

Fall 2013 Conference

November 15, 16, 17 2013

Embassy Suites

4914 Constitution Ave.

Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Phone: 225-924-6566

Conference Highlights

Friday Night Fun SPEAK the Movie

Educational Sessions Mike Storkey, Toastmasters International 2nd Vice President

Lance Miller, 2005 World Champion of Public Speaking

Ms. Tonia Askins, Motivational Speaker and Entrepreneur

District Contests District 68 Table Topics Contest

District 68 Humorous Speech Contest

District 68 Council Meeting Hall of Fame Luncheon Saturday,  November  16th    

Networking & More!  

District 68 Fall 2013 Conference “Build to Succeed!”

Note:    All  conference  times  may  be  slightly  adjusted  between  now  and  the  conference.    Check  the  official  agenda  upon  arrival  for  finalized  times  and  room  

assignments.  

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH 5:00  –  7:00  PM     Registration  &  Networking  

6:00  –  7:15  PM     Friday  Evening  Buffet  Dinner  

6:45  –  7:00  PM     Table  Topics  Contestants  Briefing  –  Contest  Chair  TBD  Judging  Team  Briefing  –  Chief  Judge  TBD      

7:00  –  7:15  PM   Welcome  &  Opening  Remarks  –  Conference  Chair  Rebecca  Arnett  

      Pledge,  Inspirational  Moment  –  TBD           Introduction  of  District  Governor  –  IPDG  Dave  Reid  

Recognition  of  International  and  District  Officers  –    DG  Bryan  Jolley  

 7:15  –  8:30  PM     District  68  Table  Topics  Contest  

8:30  –  10:00  PM   District  68  Screening  of  SPEAK  the  Movie  

10:00  PM  –  12:00  AM   Hospitality  Suite  Open  (10th  floor)  

 

TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL

Fall 2013 DRAFT Conference Agenda

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH 7:30  –  9:00  AM     Registration  Open  (also  open  between  sessions)  

8:00  –  9:00  AM     Continental  Breakfast  

8:00  –  8:30  AM     First  Timer’s  Session  –  TBD    

8:30  –  9:00  AM     Welcome  &  Opening  Remarks  –  Conference  Chair  Rebecca  Arnett         Color  Guard  –  TBD    

Pledge,  Inspirational  Moment  –  TBD           Recognition  of  International  and  District  Officers  –  DG  Bryan  Jolley  

Proclamation  –  PDG  David  Breaux          9:00  –  9:45  AM     Introduction  of  Keynote  Speaker  –  DG  Bryan  Jolley  

Mike  Storkey,  Toastmasters  International  2nd  VP    

10:00  –  10:45  AM   Introduction  of  Keynote  Speaker  –  LGET  Phil  Varona         Lance  Miller,  2005  World  Champion  of  Public  Speaking         “Losing  My  Way  to  the  World  Championship”    11:00  –  11:45  AM   Introduction  of  Featured  Local  Speaker  –  Division  B  Governor  Stacy  Vicknair     Tonia  Askins

12:00  –  1:30  PM   Hall  of  Fame  Luncheon         Distinguished  Club,  Area  &  Division  Recognition         2012-­‐  2013  Triple  Crown  Award  Recipients         Recognition  of  Education  Awards  –  LGET  Phil  Varona         District  68  DTM  Ceremony  –  Joan  Turner,  DTM,  PDG    1:45  –  2:30  PM     Introduction  of  Keynote  Speaker  –  LGM  Rebecca  Arnett  

Mike  Storkey,  Toastmasters  International  2nd  VP    2:45  –  3:30  PM     Introduction  of  Keynote  Speaker  –  DG  Bryan  Jolley         Lance  Miller,  2005  World  Champion  of  Public  Speaking         “Building  a  Championship  Club”    4:00  –  5:30  PM     District  68  Fall  2013  Council  Meeting         Confirmation  of  District  Appointments         2012-­‐2013  Audit  Committee  Report         Adoption  of  2013-­‐2014  District  Budget         Learning  Master  &  Learning  Ambassador  Updates             8 14

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH 7:30  –  9:00  AM     Registration  Open  (also  open  between  sessions)  

8:00  –  9:00  AM     Continental  Breakfast  

8:00  –  8:30  AM     First  Timer’s  Session  –  TBD    

8:30  –  9:00  AM     Welcome  &  Opening  Remarks  –  Conference  Chair  Rebecca  Arnett         Color  Guard  –  TBD    

Pledge,  Inspirational  Moment  –  TBD           Recognition  of  International  and  District  Officers  –  DG  Bryan  Jolley  

Proclamation  –  PDG  David  Breaux          9:00  –  9:45  AM     Introduction  of  Keynote  Speaker  –  DG  Bryan  Jolley  

Mike  Storkey,  Toastmasters  International  2nd  VP    

10:00  –  10:45  AM   Introduction  of  Keynote  Speaker  –  LGET  Phil  Varona         Lance  Miller,  2005  World  Champion  of  Public  Speaking         “Losing  My  Way  to  the  World  Championship”    11:00  –  11:45  AM   Introduction  of  Featured  Local  Speaker  –  Division  B  Governor  Stacy  Vicknair     Tonia  Askins

12:00  –  1:30  PM   Hall  of  Fame  Luncheon         Distinguished  Club,  Area  &  Division  Recognition         2012-­‐  2013  Triple  Crown  Award  Recipients         Recognition  of  Education  Awards  –  LGET  Phil  Varona         District  68  DTM  Ceremony  –  Joan  Turner,  DTM,  PDG    1:45  –  2:30  PM     Introduction  of  Keynote  Speaker  –  LGM  Rebecca  Arnett  

Mike  Storkey,  Toastmasters  International  2nd  VP    2:45  –  3:30  PM     Introduction  of  Keynote  Speaker  –  DG  Bryan  Jolley         Lance  Miller,  2005  World  Champion  of  Public  Speaking         “Building  a  Championship  Club”    4:00  –  5:30  PM     District  68  Fall  2013  Council  Meeting         Confirmation  of  District  Appointments         2012-­‐2013  Audit  Committee  Report         Adoption  of  2013-­‐2014  District  Budget         Learning  Master  &  Learning  Ambassador  Updates            

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH  5:30  –  7:00  PM     Break    6:30  –  6:45  PM     Humorous  Speech  Contestants  Briefing  –  Contest  Chair  TBD  

Judging  Team  Briefing  –  Chief  Judge  TBD        6:45  –  7:00  PM     Procession  Line  Gathers  

7:00  –  8:00  PM     Meeting  Called  to  Order  and  Processional  –  TBD         Saturday  Evening  Banquet         Toastmaster,  Area,  and  Division  Governor  of  the  Year  Awards    8:00  –  9:30  PM     District  68  Humorous  Speech  Contest    9:30  –  10:00  PM   Presentation  of  Awards  and  Closing  Remarks  –  DG  Bryan  Jolley    10:00  PM  –  12:00  AM   Hospitality  Suite  Open  (10th  floor)  

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH 8:00  –  9:00  AM     Breakfast  Buffet  

9:00  –  9:45  AM     Introduction  of  Keynote  Speaker  –  DG  Bryan  Jolley         Lance  Miller,  2005  World  Champion  of  Public  Speaking         “Finding  Your  Voice”    10:00  –  11:00  AM   “Turn  the  Tables”  -­‐  District  68  Officers  Speech  Competition    11:00  -­‐11:15  AM   Closing  Remarks         Conference  Chair  Rebecca  Arnett         DG  Bryan  Jolley  

 

 

 

 

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Pay and register online:

The online link is https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/?eventid=1320167 the Event Code is TI2013

Pay and register via mail:

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District  68  Toastmasters  2013  Fall  Conference    November  15  –  17,  2013  

Embassy  Suites  4914  Constitution  Ave.  Baton  Rouge,  LA  70808  

 

   

— — Toastmaster InformationName:       Current  Designation:    

Name  for  Badge:      

Past  District  Governor?    Yes        No      

Address:   Street:      

City:       State:       Zip  Code:      

Phone  Number:   Primary:       Secondary:      

E-­‐Mail  Address:   Primary:         Secondary:      

This  is  my  first  time  to  attend  a  District  Conference.  Yes      No     I  would  like  to  volunteer  to  help!    Yes      No    

Are  there  any  accessibility  requirements  for  either  you  or  your  guest  (if  applicable)?    Yes      No              If  yes,  please  explain:  

 

   

— Club Membership Information — Home  Club  Number:         Home  Club  Name:      

Additional  Clubs:            

 

— — Guest Information

Please  complete  one  registration  form  per  Toastmaster.      Registration  is  required  for  admission  to  all  meals  and  events.  

   

Make  your  check  or  money  order  payable  to  District  68  Toastmasters  and  mail  completed  registration  form,  with  payment,  to:  

Bryan  Jolley  523  Teakwood  Circle  Mandeville,  La.  70448  

 

For  more  information,  please  contact    Conference  Chair  Rebecca  Arnett  

at  (225)  247-­‐1738  or  e-­‐mail  at:  Rebecca.Arnett@bcbsla.com  Expect  responses  to  be  delayed  until  after  working  hours.  

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District  68  Toastmasters  2013  Fall  Conference    November  15  –  17,  2013  

Embassy  Suites  4914  Constitution  Ave.  Baton  Rouge,  LA  70808  

 

   

— — Toastmaster InformationName:       Current  Designation:    

Name  for  Badge:      

Past  District  Governor?    Yes        No      

Address:   Street:      

City:       State:       Zip  Code:      

Phone  Number:   Primary:       Secondary:      

E-­‐Mail  Address:   Primary:         Secondary:      

This  is  my  first  time  to  attend  a  District  Conference.  Yes      No     I  would  like  to  volunteer  to  help!    Yes      No    

Are  there  any  accessibility  requirements  for  either  you  or  your  guest  (if  applicable)?    Yes      No              If  yes,  please  explain:  

 

   

— Club Membership Information — Home  Club  Number:         Home  Club  Name:      

Additional  Clubs:            

 

— — Guest Information

Please  complete  one  registration  form  per  Toastmaster.      Registration  is  required  for  admission  to  all  meals  and  events.  

   

Make  your  check  or  money  order  payable  to  District  68  Toastmasters  and  mail  completed  registration  form,  with  payment,  to:  

Bryan  Jolley  523  Teakwood  Circle  Mandeville,  La.  70448  

 

For  more  information,  please  contact    Conference  Chair  Rebecca  Arnett  

at  (225)  247-­‐1738  or  e-­‐mail  at:  Rebecca.Arnett@bcbsla.com  Expect  responses  to  be  delayed  until  after  working  hours.  

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Name:                

Address:  Street:      

City:       State:       Zip  Code:              

Phone  Number:     E-­‐Mail  Address:          

   

— — Conference Registration OptionsAll  Registration  closes  11:59  PM  Thursday  November  7,  2013.    Payment  must  be  received  (not  sent)  by  deadlines  to  qualify  for  rates  or  

guarantee  attendance.

Choose  Option  1  or  2  Early  Bird  Through:  11/3/2013  

Late  After:  11/3/2013  

Attendee(s)   Price   Amount  

       

1.  Full  Registration        $130.00      $145.00     $   $  

Full  registration  includes  access  to  all  educational  sessions  and  contests,  Friday  evening  buffet,  all  meals  on  Saturday,  and  Sunday  morning  breakfast.          

         

2.    A-­‐La-­‐Carte:  Early  Bird  Through:  11/3/2013  

Late  After:  11/3/2013  

Attendee(s)   Price   Amount  

       

Member  Registration  Fee        $25.00      $35.00     $   $  

Guest  Registration  Fee        $12.00      $18.00     $   $  A  Registration  Fee  is  required  to  attend  any  meal  or  educational  session  to  cover  base  conference  costs.    Meal  prices  are  the  same  price  for  Members  and  Guests.  Friday  Night  Buffet      $23.00      $25.00     $   $  

Saturday  Breakfast,  Mid-­‐Morning  Break,  Buffet-­‐Style  Lunch,  and  Mid-­‐Afternoon  Break  

   $45.00      $47.00     $   $  

Saturday  Evening  Banquet  (see  choices  below)  

   $20.00      $25.00     $   $  

Sunday  Morning  Breakfast      $19.00      $21.00     $   $  Please  choose  one  of  the  following  as  your  Saturday  Evening  Banquet  meal  choice:  A  –  Lasagna                                                                                                  C  –  Fried  Catfish  B  –  Vegetarian  Lasagna                                                          D  –  Pork  Tenderloin  Are  there  any  special  dietary  needs:    Describe  ________________________________________            

         

 

Total   $    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

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District 68

Fall 2013 Conference

November 15, 16, 17 2013

Embassy Suites

4914 Constitution Ave.

Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Phone: 225-924-6566

Conference Highlights

Friday Night Fun SPEAK the Movie

Educational Sessions Mike Storkey, Toastmasters International 2nd Vice President

Lance Miller, 2005 World Champion of Public Speaking

Ms. Tonia Askins, Motivational Speaker and Entrepreneur

District Contests District 68 Table Topics Contest

District 68 Humorous Speech Contest

District 68 Council Meeting Hall of Fame Luncheon Saturday,  November  16th    

Networking & More!  

District 68 Fall 2013 Conference “Build to Succeed!”

Note:    All  conference  times  may  be  slightly  adjusted  between  now  and  the  conference.    Check  the  official  agenda  upon  arrival  for  finalized  times  and  room  

assignments.  

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH 5:00  –  7:00  PM     Registration  &  Networking  

6:00  –  7:15  PM     Friday  Evening  Buffet  Dinner  

6:45  –  7:00  PM     Table  Topics  Contestants  Briefing  –  Contest  Chair  TBD  Judging  Team  Briefing  –  Chief  Judge  TBD      

7:00  –  7:15  PM   Welcome  &  Opening  Remarks  –  Conference  Chair  Rebecca  Arnett  

      Pledge,  Inspirational  Moment  –  TBD           Introduction  of  District  Governor  –  IPDG  Dave  Reid  

Recognition  of  International  and  District  Officers  –    DG  Bryan  Jolley  

 7:15  –  8:30  PM     District  68  Table  Topics  Contest  

8:30  –  10:00  PM   District  68  Screening  of  SPEAK  the  Movie  

10:00  PM  –  12:00  AM   Hospitality  Suite  Open  (10th  floor)  

 

TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL

Fall 2013 DRAFT Conference Agenda  

           District  68  Toastmasters  2013  Fall  Conference    

November  15  –  17,  2013  Embassy  Suites  

4914  Constitution  Ave.  Baton  Rouge,  LA  70808  

 

   

— — Toastmaster InformationName:       Current  Designation:    

Name  for  Badge:      

Past  District  Governor?    Yes        No      

Address:   Street:      

City:       State:       Zip  Code:      

Phone  Number:   Primary:       Secondary:      

E-­‐Mail  Address:   Primary:         Secondary:      

This  is  my  first  time  to  attend  a  District  Conference.  Yes      No     I  would  like  to  volunteer  to  help!    Yes      No    

Are  there  any  accessibility  requirements  for  either  you  or  your  guest  (if  applicable)?    Yes      No              If  yes,  please  explain:  

 

   

— Club Membership Information — Home  Club  Number:         Home  Club  Name:      

Additional  Clubs:            

 

— — Guest Information

Please  complete  one  registration  form  per  Toastmaster.      Registration  is  required  for  admission  to  all  meals  and  events.  

   

Make  your  check  or  money  order  payable  to  District  68  Toastmasters  and  mail  completed  registration  form,  with  payment,  to:  

Bryan  Jolley  523  Teakwood  Circle  Mandeville,  La.  70448  

 

For  more  information,  please  contact    Conference  Chair  Rebecca  Arnett  

at  (225)  247-­‐1738  or  e-­‐mail  at:  Rebecca.Arnett@bcbsla.com  Expect  responses  to  be  delayed  until  after  working  hours.  

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Toastmasters  International    

For  Room  Reservations:  

CALL  1-­‐800-­‐EMBASSY  (1-­‐800-­‐362-­‐2779)  or  225-­‐924-­‐6566  

GROUP  CODE:  TII    

Dates:  Friday,  November  15th,  2013  –  Sunday,  November  17th,  2013    

Group  Discount:  $109.00      Tax  is  13%    

*DEADLINE  FOR  GROUP  DISCOUNT  is  November  3rd,  2013  

 

 

HOTEL  AMENITIES    

All  accommodations  include  a  2-­‐room  suite  with  mini-­‐refrigerator,  microwave  oven,  

Coffee  maker,  two  televisions  and  two  telephones  with  dual  lines,  voice  mail  &  data  ports  

*Guest  rates  include  Complimentary  Cooked-­‐to-­‐Order  Breakfast  Daily  

*Complimentary  2-­‐hour  Manager’s  Cocktail  Reception  (5:30  pm-­‐  7:30  pm)  

*Complimentary  Airport  Shuttle  from  Baton  Rouge  Metro  Airport  (6  am-­‐10:30  pm)  

*Complimentary  Parking  

*Fitness  Center/Business  Center  

*Indoor  heated  pool  

 

Name:                

Address:  Street:      

City:       State:       Zip  Code:              

Phone  Number:     E-­‐Mail  Address:          

   

— — Conference Registration OptionsAll  Registration  closes  11:59  PM  Thursday  November  7,  2013.    Payment  must  be  received  (not  sent)  by  deadlines  to  qualify  for  rates  or  

guarantee  attendance.

Choose  Option  1  or  2  Early  Bird  Through:  11/3/2013  

Late  After:  11/3/2013  

Attendee(s)   Price   Amount  

       

1.  Full  Registration        $130.00      $145.00     $   $  

Full  registration  includes  access  to  all  educational  sessions  and  contests,  Friday  evening  buffet,  all  meals  on  Saturday,  and  Sunday  morning  breakfast.          

         

2.    A-­‐La-­‐Carte:  Early  Bird  Through:  11/3/2013  

Late  After:  11/3/2013  

Attendee(s)   Price   Amount  

       

Member  Registration  Fee        $25.00      $35.00     $   $  

Guest  Registration  Fee        $12.00      $18.00     $   $  A  Registration  Fee  is  required  to  attend  any  meal  or  educational  session  to  cover  base  conference  costs.    Meal  prices  are  the  same  price  for  Members  and  Guests.  Friday  Night  Buffet      $23.00      $25.00     $   $  

Saturday  Breakfast,  Mid-­‐Morning  Break,  Buffet-­‐Style  Lunch,  and  Mid-­‐Afternoon  Break  

   $45.00      $47.00     $   $  

Saturday  Evening  Banquet  (see  choices  below)  

   $20.00      $25.00     $   $  

Sunday  Morning  Breakfast      $19.00      $21.00     $   $  Please  choose  one  of  the  following  as  your  Saturday  Evening  Banquet  meal  choice:  A  –  Lasagna                                                                                                  C  –  Fried  Catfish  B  –  Vegetarian  Lasagna                                                          D  –  Pork  Tenderloin  Are  there  any  special  dietary  needs:    Describe  ________________________________________            

         

 

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