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2016 Spring Conference

May 13-15, 2016
San Antonio, TX

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Education Sessions

Downloadable and Printable 4-page Education Sessions PDF

Program Agenda

Registration
Friday 3:00-6:00pm
Saturday 6:45am-8:15pm
Bookstore
Friday 3:00-6:00pm
Friday 9:20-10:00pm
Saturday 7:00am-8:25am
Saturday 9:00-9:30am
Saturday 11:30am-12:00noon
Saturday 2:20-6:00pm
Credentials
Friday 3:00-6:15pm
Saturday 7:00am-9:30am
Saturday 10:30-11:45am
Saturday 1:00-3:00pm
Silent Auction
Friday 3:00-6:00pm
Friday 9:20-10:00pm
Saturday 7:00am-8:25am
Saturday 9:00-9:30am
Saturday 11:30am-12:00 noon
Saturday 2:20-6:00pm
Auction ends at 5:00pm!
Friday
Event or Action Start
Conference Opens 3:00 PM
Friday Afternoon Education Sessions 5:00 PM
  Ed Session: First Timers Reception
  Ed Session: District Moments of Truth I
  Ed Session: Successive Leadership: Passing the Torch
Evaluation Contest Briefings 5:00 PM
Banquet 6:00 PM
  Keynote Speaker - Crystal Allbritton 7:00 PM
  Evaluation Contest 7:55 PM
Adjourn 9:30 PM
   
Saturday
Event or Action Start
Breakfast Buffet 7:00 AM
Morning Session 8:00 AM
  Parade of Banners
  Awards Presentations
Saturday Morning Education Session I 9:30 AM
  Ed Session: Present with Impact; Persuade with Ease
Saturday Morning Education Sessions II 10:30 AM
  Ed Session: District Moments of Truth I
  Ed Session: Live and Work SCRUMtiously I
  Ed Session: Award Winning Storytelling
Luncheon 11:45 AM
  Keynote Speaker - Craig Valentine
Saturday Afternoon Education Sessions 1:20 PM
  Ed Session: The Launch of the Revitalized Education Program
  Ed Session: Live and Work SCRUMtiously I
  Ed Session: Why We Hurt and How to Fix It
District Officer Candidate Showcase 2:30 PM
District Council Meeting 3:30 PM
International Speech Contest Briefings 5:30 PM
Banquet 6:30 PM
  DTM Ceremony 7:00 PM
  International Speech Contest 7:45 PM
  New District Officer Installation 9:40 PM
  Incoming and Outgoing District Director Speeches
Adjourn 10:30 PM
 
Sunday
Event or Action Start
Breakfast 8:00 AM
  Roast
Conference Adjourn 10:15 AM

Keynote Speakers

Craig Valentine
1999 World Champion of Public Speaking

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Craig Valentine, MBA, an award-winning speaker and trainer, has traveled the world helping hundreds of organizations reap the profitable rewards that come from embracing change. As a motivational speaker, he has spoken throughout the world giving as many as 160 presentations per year. He is the 1999 World Champion of Public Speaking for Toastmasters International, winning out of a field of more than 25,000 contestants from 14 countries. Craig will share his 3-step system to help you become the leader others want to follow and propel you to live the life that you desire and deserve!

Crystal Allbritton, DTM
International Director, Region III

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Crystal Allbritton, DTM is Immediate Past District Governor of District 55, which achieved Select Distinguished District status in 2015. She is a professional speaker, best-selling author and a highly effective civic leader. She is a Certified ScrumMaster© working in Enterprise Information Technology and is passionate about applying The Art of Scrum” to every endeavor in her life from personal to professional. Crystal can’t wait to show you how you can be doing TWICE the work in half the time too!

Silent Auction Goes ON-LINE!

The Silent Auction will be ONLINE ONLY! It begins Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at noon. You can view the items and place bids at that time. You will have to register and pay via the on-line site.

Silent Auction Process and Groundrules

  1. All bidding and payments for auction items will be conducted online only.
  2. An internet capable device is required. If you do not have internet access, you use tablet devices in the Silent Auction room (the Austin conference room, upstairs)
  3. To sign up as a bidder, go to the Silent Auction website.
  4. Create an account using your email address.
  5. Once you have confirmed your email address, you are ready to bid.
  6. Come visit the Silent Auction room to view the auction items or view them on-line.
  7. Once you have placed a bid on any item, you will receive an email notification if you are outbid. You will then have an opportunity to submit a higher bid.
  8. On Saturday, May 14th at 5:00pm, you will be notified via email of all items you have won. You will be required to pay for all such items online not later than 6:30pm.
  9. Payment can be made through Paypal or your charge card.
  10. If you do not pay by 6:30pm, the next highest bidder will win the item.
  11. Items won must be picked up from the Silent Auction room by Saturday, May  14th at 11:00pm. Alternatively, make arrangements for pick up after the conference with Conference Co-Chair Jim Barshop at 210-861-5263 or via email.

Silent Auction Hours of Operation

Viewing:
  Online: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at noon to Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 5:00pm
  In person: Austin Conference Room, San Antonio Airport Hilton
     Friday, May 13, 2016
        3:00-6:00pm
        9:20-10:10pm
     Saturday May 14, 2016
        7:00am-8:25am
        9:00-9:30am
        11:30am-12:00 noon
        2:20-5:00pm

Bidding (Online): Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at noon to Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 5:00pm

Payment (Online): Saturday, May 14, 2016 5:00-6:30pm

Item Pickup:
     Saturday, May 14, 2016
        5:00-6:30pm
        10:00-11:00pm

Fund Raising Opportunities

CLUB COMPETITION

The Conference Committee is offering prizes for the two clubs that generate the most sales revenue from Silent Auction donations and Program Booklet Ads. The amount of the prizes will be linked to the amount of sales revenue.

CLUB COMPETITION DETAILS

Club competition participants will need the following documents to support their solicitation efforts.
  • Sample Donation request letter. Be sure to personalize the letter and enter your contact information.
  • Sign Up Form
  • Letter from the IRS validating Toastmasters as a non-profit organization

Questions about the Club Competition can be directed to Pebby Garner.
SILENT AUCTION

The Silent Auction will give Conference attendees the opportunity to bid on items donated by Conference sponsors. Past donations have included a spa treatment, hotel stays, passes to museums, gift certificates to retail stores, dinner for two at restaurants.


Questions about the Silent Auction can be directed to Conference Chair Jim Barshop.

PROGRAM BOOKLET ADVERTISING

The printed Spring Conference Program is the ideal way to spread your message among Toastmasters! Supporters will receive excellent exposure, and ad prices start at only $30.  Promoting your product or service in the Spring Conference Program is an easy and effective way to:
  • Showcase Your Business or Nonprofit
  • Advertise Your Products or Services
  • Express Congratulations for DTM and Other Awards
  • Promote Your Club

Ad Sizes and Pricing
  • Full page 7.25" x 4.5" - $100
  • Half page 3.5" x 4.5" - $60
  • One-third page / business card 2.0" x 4.5" - $30

DEADLINE:  The absolute deadline for ad copy and payment is April 25, 2016
 
Make checks payable to: Toastmasters International
Mail to Conference Chair:
    Jim Barshop
   
3119 Ivory Creek
    San Antonio, TX  78258

Email the EDITABLE artwork file(s) (e.g. MS Word, Pages) to Conference Chair Jim Barshop (Conf_Spring16@tmd55.org)

Questions about Program Book Advertising can be directed to Conference Chair Jim Barshop.
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP

Corporate Sponsors receive distinct recognition, including Program Booklet Advertising and more. To support you in soliciting corporate sponsorships you will need the following documents:
  • Sample Sponsorship request letter. Be sure to personalize the letter and enter your contact information
  • Corporate Sponsorship form
  • Letter from the IRS validating Toastmasters as a non-profit organization

SPONSOR AN EMPLOYEE - $175 per Employee

Consider sponsoring one or more employees who:
●    Exceed performance expectations
●    Demonstrate proven leadership abilities
●    Maintain a perfect attendance record
●    Have never attended a Toastmasters Conference

$500 SPONSOR

●    Full page ad in the conference program booklet (7.5” x 4.5”)
●    Recognition on District 55 website
●    Sponsor sign at registration table
●    Opportunity to include select marketing materials in conference registration packets
●    Introduce the speaker for a main event (Friday evening, Saturday breakfast, Saturday lunch)

$250 SPONSOR

●    Half page ad in the conference program booklet (3.5” x 4.5”)
●    Recognition on District 55 website
●    Sponsor sign at registration table
●    Opportunity to include select marketing materials in conference registration packets

$125 SPONSOR

●    One-third page ad in the conference program booklet (2” x 4.5”)
●    Sponsor sign at registration table

Questions about Corporate Sponsorship can be directed to Ian Lemke.
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