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Training: December, 2011 - February, 2012
- Toastmasters Leadership Institutes (TLIs)
- Club Officer Training Events
- Speech Contest Judge Training Events
Index
Austin TLI - Saturday, December 10, 2011
Corpus Christi TLI - Saturday, December 10, 2011
San Antonio TLI - Saturday, January 7, 2012
Austin Officer Training - Thursday, January 19, 2012
Del Rio (Laughlin AFB) Officer Training - Saturday, January 21, 2012
Temple Officer Training - Saturday, January 21, 2012
New Braunfels Officer Training - Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Austin Officer Training - Wednesday, February 1, 2012
San Antonio Officer Training - Wednesday, February 1, 2012
San Antonio Officer Training - Saturday, February 11, 2012
Austin TNT Officer Training - Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Victoria - Saturday, February 18, 2012
Austin Officer Training - Saturday, February 25, 2012
San Antonio Officer Training - Saturday, February 25, 2012
Temple Contest Judge Training - Friday, March 9, 2012
Austin - Saturday, December 10, 2011, 8:15am-12:45pm - Flier
State Farm Operations Center
8900 Amberglen
Austin, Texas 78729 - Map - Parking Map
Featuring:
- Keynote Address: "Leadership: The Art of Influencing”
- 12 Education Sessions - Session Abstracts and Speaker Biographies
- Officer Training Breakout sessions for each office
Program Schedule - Block Schedule
| Time | Description |
| 8:15am | Registration Opens |
| 8:40 - 8:50am | Call to Order / Welcome |
| 8:50 - 9:20am | Keynote Address - Leadership: The Art of Influencing - Crystal Dyer |
| 9:30-10:20am | Education Sessions - Membership – Taking the Tension out of Retention - Linda Williams - Evaluate to Motivate - Patrick Reznik - Motivating – The Hows and the Whys of Inspiring Others - Crystal Dyer - Plugging in and Powering Up Your Corporate Club - Dwayne Windham - Discovering Your Personal Communication and Leadership Brand - Marben Bland |
| 10:30-11:20am | Officer Training Breakout Sessions - President - Amber Oliver / Maritta Terrell - Secretary - Michael Joseph / Lisa Park - Vice President Public Relations - Dwayne WIndham / Laura Schleicher Education Sessions - Contests 101: the Basics of Running a Contest - April Bliss - What easy-Speak Club Management and Website Software Can Do for You - Cindy Tarsi - Coaching – Setting, Reaching, and Exceeding Expectations - Crystal Dyer - Toastmasters: A Secret Weapon in Your Smart Job Search - Marben Bland |
| 11:30-12:20pm | Officer Training Breakout Sessions - Vice President Education - Betty McDaniel / Jennifer Grube - Treasurer - Sonya Faivre / Tim Williams - Vice President Membership - Maritta Terrell - Sergeant-at-Arms - Tim Hackler / Marben Bland Education Sessions - Beyond the CC - Linda Atkins - PULSE CHECK on Club Goals - Marie-Pier Clarke - Delegating – Many Hands Make Light Work - Crystal Dyer |
| 12:30-12:40pm | Closing Session |
| 12:40pm | Adjourn |
Refreshments will be provided on a donation basis.
Special Registration Instructions: Advance registration is required - no walk-ins! In order for us to adhere to State Farm security requirements, you will need to:
- Register by Monday, December 5 at our on-line Eventbrite registration site. Click on the button below to begin your registration process.
- Download, fill out and sign the Indemnification Agreement (Waiver). Either bring the Agreement with you, or mail or email it, also by December 5, to:
Roxanna Tellier
c/o State Farm - Ad Services
8900 Amberglen Blvd.
Austin, TX 78729 - Bring ID for building entry. Also, please bring your Eventbrite ticket
Announcement Letter - Reminder Letter
Please contact Event Organizer Jerry Barrett for more information and/or to serve as a volunteer.
Corpus Christi - Saturday, December 10, 2011, 9:45am-3:00pm
Texas A&M Corpus Christi
University Center- Oso Room 221
6300 Ocean Drive
Corpus Christi, Texas 78412 - Map - Campus Map, Building #12 (Park to the west of the building)
Program Schedule - Printable Agenda
| Time | Description |
| 9:45-10:00am | Registration |
| 10:00-10:10am | Welcome and Overview |
| 10:10-10:50am | Rebuild Your Club |
| 11:00-11:50am | Step Out, Make It Count |
| 12:00-12:50pm | Lunch, Minute to Win It (Table Topics) |
| 1:35-2:05pm | Club Officer Training Breakout Sessions - Sergeant-at-Arms - Secretary and Treasurer - Vice President Public Relations |
| 2:10- 2:45pm | Club Officer Training Breakout Sessions - President - Vice President Education - Vice President Membership |
| 2:50-3:00pm | Wrap-up/Questions |
| 3:00pm | Adjourn |
A sandwich box lunch will be provided free of charge. Select your menu choices when you register on-line. Your order must be received by November 18th to assure that you will receive the selection you want.
Please RSVP and Register for this event at the on-line site.
Please contact Event Organizer Deshawna McCray for more information and/or to serve as a volunteer.
San Antonio - Saturday, January 7, 2012, 8:00am-3:00pm
San Antonio Water System Eastside Service Center
3930 East Houston St.
San Antonio, Texas 78220 - Map
Highlights - Officer Training followed by World Champion of Public Speaking David Henderson workshop on preparing for Speech contests "Concept to Competition.”
Program Schedule
| Time | Description |
| 8:30-8:40am | Welcome and Introductions |
| 8:40-9:30am | Keynote Presentation - "Pulse Check" - Marie-Pier Clarke |
| 9:40-10:30am | Officer Training Breakout Sessions - President - Alan Williams - Vice President Public Relations - Doug Kelly - Sergeant-at-Arms - Razvan Pavel Education Session - Membership Growth and Retention - David Fritzlen |
| 10:40-11:30am | Officer Training Breakout Sessions - Vice President Education - Harry Truman - Secretary/Treasurer - Angel Merry - Vice President Membership - Atheria Scott Education Session - Ask the Area Governors - Heather Diehl |
| 11:30am-12:30pm | Lunch |
| 12:30-1:30pm | Concept to Competition Part I - David Henderson |
| 1:40-2:40pm | Concept to Competition Part II - David Henderson |
| 2:40-3:00pm | Wrap up/Questions/Door Prizes/Announcements |
| 3:00pm | Adjourn |
Networking lunch - bring $5.00 for a sandwich lunch, payable when you arrive, or feel free to bring your own lunch.
Please RSVP and Register for this event at the on-line site.
After you register, please print and bring your Eventbrite ticket with you. Eventbrite ticket holders will be entered into the drawing for door prizes.
Please contact Event Organizer Veronica Godley for more information and/or to serve as a volunteer.
Austin - Thursday, January 19, 2012, 6:15-8:30pm
Austin Public Library - Carver Branch
1161 Angelina St.
Austin, TX 78702 - Map
Program Schedule
Officer training sessions only - no additional educational sessions will be offered. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes before your session to check in.
| Start Time | Officer Training Session |
| 6:30pm | - President - VP Education - Secretary-Treasurer combined |
| 7:30pm | - Sergeant-at-Arms - VP Membership - VP Public Relations |
Please RSVP and Register for this event at the on-line site.
After you register, please print and bring your Eventbrite ticket with you.
Please contact Division K Governor Jean Ramsey for more information and/or to serve as a volunteer.
Del Rio (Laughlin AFB) - Saturday, January 21, 2012, 10:00am-3:00pm
Laughlin AFB Education Center, Building 221
201 Mitchell Blvd.
Laughlin AFB, TX 78843 - Map
NOTE: This is being held on a military installation. To gain access, people in the military will need to show their Military ID. All others will need to register on-line. They will be contacted after they register on-line to work out access details. Those without Military ID need to register by January 12 in order for background checks to be run.
The training will go through lunch. Attendees will need to bring their own lunch / snacks.
Please register for this event on-line at the Eventbrite site.
After you register, please print and bring your Eventbrite ticket with you.
Please contact Event Organizer Amy Espinoza for more information and/or to serve as a volunteer.
Temple - Saturday, January 21, 2012, 8:30am-12:00pm/noon - Flier
Scott & White Hospital Conference Facility
2401 S. 31st St. (SW Utility Dr near SW Emergency Blvd.)
Temple, TX 76508 - Maps: Zoomed out - Zoomed in with building detail
Please register for this event on-line at the Eventbrite site.
After you register, please print and bring your Eventbrite ticket with you.
Please contact Event Organizer Tim Manson for more information and/or to serve as a volunteer.
New Braunfels - Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 5:15-8:30pm
McKenna Events Center
801 West San Antonio
New Braunfels, TX 78130 - Map
Bring $5.00 (payable when you arrive) for pizza (pepperoni, cheese, veggie), drinks (tea and water) and veggie tray, or feel free to bring your own food.
Please RSVP and Register for this event at the on-line site.
After you register, please print and bring your Eventbrite ticket with you. Capacity = 50
Please contact Event Organizer Mark Crider for more information and/or to serve as a volunteer.
Austin - Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 5:30pm-9:00pm
Holiday Inn Austin Midtown
6000 Middle Fiskville Road
Austin, TX 78752 - Map
Highlights - Officer Training followed by World Champion of Public Speaking Darren LaCroix recorded workshop.
Program Schedule
| Time | Description |
| 5:30-5:55pm | Registration |
| 6:00-7:20pm | Officer Training - Teams Need Training Format |
| 7:30-9:00pm | View Recording: Darren LaCroix Coaching Workshop |
| 9:00pm | Adjourn |
Please RSVP and Register for this event at the on-line site.
After you register, please print and bring your Eventbrite ticket with you. Seating is limited so register early.
Please contact Event Organizer Michele Durocher for more information and/or to serve as a volunteer.
San Antonio - Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 5:30pm-9:00pm
AT&T Building
530 McCullough
San Antonio TX 78215 - Map
Highlights - Officer Training followed by World Champion of Public Speaking Darren LaCroix recorded workshop.
Program Schedule
| Time | Description |
| 5:30-6:00pm | Registration |
| 6:00-7:20pm | Officer Training - Teams Need Training Format |
| 7:30-9:00pm | View Recording: Darren LaCroix "Connect with any Audience" |
| 9:00pm | Adjourn |
Please RSVP and Register for this event at the on-line site.
After you register, please print and bring your Eventbrite ticket with you.
Please contact Division F Governor Barbara Smith for more information and/or to serve as a volunteer.
San Antonio - Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:30am-12:00pm/noon
Valero Energy
1 Valero Way
San Antonio, TX 78256 (South of 1604, just west of I-10) - Map - Parking and Security
Please RSVP and Register for this event at the on-line site.
After you register, please print and bring your Eventbrite ticket with you.
Please contact Division F Governor Barbara Smith for more information and/or to serve as a volunteer.
Austin - Wednesday, February 15, 6:00-8:00pm - Flier
Riverbend Church, Quad #4
4214 North Capital of Texas Highway
Austin, TX 78746-1418 - Map
Highlights - This will be presented using the Teams Need Training (TNT) format. The session focuses on officer role interaction. The basics of how to perform each officer role will not be covered. The target audience is:
- Club officers who have been officers many times
- Officer teams from the same club that attend together
Any Toastmaster is welcome to attend.
Program Schedule
| Time | Description |
| 6:00-6:30pm | Registration |
| 6:30-7:30pm | TNT PowerPoint Presentation |
| 7:30-8:00pm | Idea Exchange |
| 8:00pm | Adjourn |
Please register for this event at the on-line Eventbrite site by clicking the purple button.
After you register, please print and bring your Eventbrite ticket with you.
Please contact Past District Governor Margaret Cathey for more information.
Victoria - Saturday, February 18, 2012
Victoria - February 18, 8:00am - 12:30pm
Victoria Mall Community Room (next to Sears)
7802 N. Navarro
Victoria, TX 77904 - Map
Program Schedule
| Time | Description |
| 8:30am | Check-in / Light Breakfast |
| 9:00am | Welcome |
| 9:15am | Keynote Address - Marty Nash |
| 9:45am | "What's Better Than Fruit" DCP Presentation - Mary Pat Johns |
| 10:15am | Break |
| 10:35am | Officer Training - Gerry Wyant |
| 12:00pm/noon | Closing Announcements |
| 12:30pm | Adjourn |
Please register for this event at the on-line Eventbrite site by clicking the orange button.
After you register, please print and bring your Eventbrite ticket with you.
Please contact Area G93 Governor Mary Pat Johns for more information, to register, and/or to serve as a volunteer.
Austin - Saturday, February 25, 2012, 10:00am
Austin Community College - South Austin Campus
1820 West Stassney Lane
Austin TX, 78745 - Map
Program Schedule
Officer Training offered at different times allows attendance only as needed. Attendees do not need to arrive before their session is scheduled.
| Start Time | Officer Training Session |
| 9:00am | - Sergeant-at-Arms |
| 9:45am | - President - VP Education |
| 10:40am | - VP Membership - VP Public Relations |
| 11:35am | - Secretary - Treasurer |
Please RSVP and Register for this event at the on-line site.
After you register, please print and bring your Eventbrite ticket with you.
Please contact Division J Governor Laura Schleicher for more information and/or to serve as a volunteer.
San Antonio - Saturday, February 25, 2012, 1:00p-4:00m - Flier
Pearson
Cafe/Texas Room
19500 Bulverde Road
San Antonio, TX 78259 - Map
Snacks and water will be available - donations gladly accepted.
Please RSVP and Register for this event at the on-line site.
After you register, please print and bring your Eventbrite ticket with you. Capacity = 75
Please contact Event Organizer Patricia Del Toro for more information and/or to serve as a volunteer.
Judge Training, Killeen - March 9, 2012, 6:30-8:30pm
Fort Hood Area Association of Realtors
306 West Mary Jane Drive
Killeen, Texas 76542 - Map
Please RSVP to Event Organizers Tim Manson or Crystal Dyer. Feel free to contact them for more information and/or to serve as a volunteer.
Updated 4/10/2012