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These are some of the many ways that Toastmasters around the world welcome one another.

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Highlights
Agenda
Featured Guest - International President Michael Notaro, DTM
Education Session Details - Speakers, Session Titles and Descriptions, and Speaker Biographies.
Conference Registration Information
Hotel Information
District Council Meeting - Agenda - Proxy Form - Other Meeting Documents
Newsletters - November 7 - October 26 - September 27 - August 24
Contact

Highlights

Toastmasters International is a diverse, multi-cultural organization that provides each of us the opportunity to learn from one another as we develop our communication and leadership skills. We are blessed to have people from many different backgrounds not only in Toastmasters International, but also right here in District 55. And, we celebrate that diversity around us; it broadens our perspective and understanding of the world we live in.

The Toastmasters of the Austin area welcome you to join us November 18-20 for the Fall District 55 Conference at the Holiday Inn Midtown in Austin. Our theme is “Celebrating Toastmasters Around the World.” The conference will feature the food, language, music, and culture of some of the 116 countries that currently host Toastmasters clubs around the world. Together, we’ll take a journey around the world through the eyes of Toastmasters.

Our district will be honored by a special visit from the International President of Toastmasters, Michael Notaro. We’ll get to learn firsthand from our president about the future of the organization, both here in District 55 and around the world. What a special treat that will be!

Come join us in Austin on November 18th as District 55 “Celebrates Toastmasters Around the World!”

Agenda - Printable Version

Friday, November 18

5:00pm Registration, Credentials, Bookstore, and Silent Auction Open
5:30pm President’s Reception (30 minutes) (by Invitation only)
6:00pm Judges’ Briefing
6:00pm Contestants’ Briefing
6:30pm Educational Session Presenters Briefing (15 minutes)
6:30pm First Timer’s Reception (15 minutes)
6:30pm Cash Bar Opens
7:00pm Registration, Credentials, Bookstore, and Silent Auction Close
7:00pm Dinner (Mexican Buffet)
7:45pm President’s Welcome Address (15 minutes)
8:00pm Current Year Awards Recognition
8:05pm Break
8:20pm Table Topics Contest
9:50pm Conference Announcements
9:55pm Announcements of Contest Results
10:00pm Adjourn

Saturday, November 19

7:30am Registration, Credentials, Bookstore, and Silent Auction Open
8:00am Breakfast Buffet (American)
9:00am Opening Ceremonies & Parade of Banners
9:30am President’s Keynote Address
10:15am Break
10:45am Educational Sessions
- "Life after Layoff" - Tony Grasso
- "Great Club Meetings - Week after Week" - Paul Wilson
- "Presentation Tech 101" - Dwayne Windham
11:30am Break
12:00pm Awards Luncheon (Italian Plated Lunch)
1:30pm Break
2:00pm Educational Sessions
- ”The Good Agreement: Non-Adversarial,
Needs-Based Negotiation” - Juancho Bierlein
- “Get More Speaking Gigs by Publishing a Book!” - Lana Castle
- “Looking Through the Keyhole, Going beyond your club” -
Michael Joseph/Cheryl Ramirez
2:45pm Break
3:00pm Credentials Close
3:30pm District Council Meeting - Agenda
5:30pm Judges’ Briefing
5:30pm Contestants’ Briefing
6:00pm Cash Bar Opens
6:30pm Bookstore and Silent Auction Close
6:30pm Dinner (Asian-Themed Plated Dinner)
7:15pm Break
7:30pm Registration Closes
Humorous Speech Contest
9:00pm DTM Ceremony
9:30pm Conference Recognition/Announcements
9:45pm Promotion for Next Conference
9:55pm Announcement of Contest Results
10:00pm Adjourn

Sunday, November 20

8:00am Breakfast Buffet (American)
8:30am Leadership Session with International President
9:15am Roast of Immediate Past District Governor
9:45am Farewell to International President
9:55am Adjourn

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Featured Guest:
International President Michael Notaro, DTM

Michael Notaro, DTM, of Alameda, California, is an attorney, principal of the Notaro Law Group and a licensed real estate broker. Before opening his law practice, Notaro was the president of Phoenix Commercial Realty. He earned his law degree from Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco.

Notaro joined Toastmasters during his senior year at the University of California, Berkeley, to learn techniques for delivering a graduation speech. He was immediately impressed with the program and how it improved the members' self-confidence.

“Toastmasters has given me a wealth of friends worldwide and unparalleled professional growth,” says Notaro, a 23-year-member of the Oakland City Center club in Oakland, California. He’s also a member of LaughLovers Comedy club in Oakland and the Cherry City Toastmasters in San Leandro, California.

As an officer of the Toastmasters International Board of Directors, Notaro is a “working ambassador” for the organization. He works with the Board to develop, support and modify the policies and procedures that guide the organization in fulfilling its mission.

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Conference Registration Information

Offerings and Prices

Full registration - includes Friday dinner and Table Topics contest, Saturday breakfast, Saturday luncheon, Saturday banquet and Humorous Speech contest, and all education sessions. It does not include the Sunday breakfast.

A la carte offerings with meals. Only available through November 10

A la carte with no meals - space permitting

How to Register

You can register by mailing in your filled-out registration form with a check or by filling out the on-line form and pay with a credit card (credit card fees apply). Registrations must be received by November 10. After November 10, just show up at the Conference Registration desk to register for the a la carte no-meal offerings - cash or check only.

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Hotel Information

Holiday Inn Austin Midtown
6000 Middle Fiskville Road
Austin, TX 78752 - Map

Rates and Availability

NOTE: Rate and configurations below valid through November 2. Best to call the hotel for rate and availability for our group code.

To Reserve a Room

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Contact

Contact Event Organizer and Conference Chair Tonia Norman for more information or to volunteer.

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Posted 11/22/2011