2017 Spring Conference
May 5-7 - Georgetown Sheraton Hotel
Our Conference Focus
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May 5-7, 2017
Georgetown Sheraton Hotel What's in Store
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Sorry, Registration is Closed.
Georgetown Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center
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The hotel rates are:
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Hotel Reservations
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Please remember to reserve your room at the hotel if you have not already done so.
Click here for the Sheraton reservation page. Or you may call the Central Reservations line at 1-800-477-3340 and ask for the Toastmasters International group rate. |
Georgetown Sheraton
1101 Woodlawn Ave Georgetown, TX 78628 (737) 444-2700 |
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Keynote Speaker Patricia Fripp
When your message must be memorable, your presentation powerful, and your sale successful, you can’t go wrong calling Patricia Fripp. Patricia has won or been awarded these designations by the National Speakers Association: Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), CPAE, Hall of Fame keynote speaker, and the Cavett Award (considered the Oscar of speaking). Named “One of the 10 most electrifying speakers in North America” by Meetings and Conventions magazine, Patricia delivers high-content, entertaining, dramatically memorable presentations.
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Special Presentation - Sunday, May 7th
Hairstylist to Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker:
How to Cut Your Way Through the Clutter to Get Paid to Speak
For 24 years Patricia Fripp made her living standing behind a hairstyling chair. In 1976 she received her first payments to speak. Since 1984 she has been a full time speaker, trainer, and speech coach.
How to Cut Your Way Through the Clutter to Get Paid to Speak
For 24 years Patricia Fripp made her living standing behind a hairstyling chair. In 1976 she received her first payments to speak. Since 1984 she has been a full time speaker, trainer, and speech coach.
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Attend on Sunday, May 7th and you will be blown away by her practical, step-by-step approach that can secure your success as a speaker.
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Printable versions of Agenda and Education Sessions
| District 55 Spring Conference Agenda | |||
| “Pathways to Excellence” | |||
| Friday: May 5th, 2017 | San
Gabriel Ballroom |
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| 3:00 – 10:45 | Registration | Sheri Moore | |
| 3:00 – 6:15 | Credentials | Stanley See, DTM | |
| 3:00 – 6:00 | Bookstore | Ryan O’Connor | |
| 3:00 – 6:00 | Silent Auction | ||
| 3:50 | Don’t Sleep on It | Chris Garrett | A-B |
| 4:45 | First Timers Session | ||
| 4:45 | Table Topic Contest Briefings | ||
| 6:00 | Banquet doors open | ||
| 7:20 | Parade of Banners | ||
| 7:50 | Which Pathway Will You Choose? | Doug Kelly, DTM | F |
| 9:00 | Table Topics Contest | ||
| 10:30 | Entertainment | ||
| Saturday: May 6th, 2017 | San
Gabriel Ballroom |
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| 7:00 – 10:45 | Registration | Sheri Moore | |
| 7:00 – 1:30 | Credentials | Stanley See, DTM | |
| 7:00 – 1:45 | Bookstore | Ryan O’Connor | |
| 5:15 – 6:00 | Bookstore | ||
| 7:00 – 1:45 | Silent Auction | ||
| 7:00 | Breakfast buffet open | ||
| 8:15 | Keynote: Under the Magnifying Glass: Good to Great Presentations | Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | |
| 9:25 | You are the Star! Good to Great Presentations in Action | Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | |
| 10:40 | Improv 101 | Cathy Huang | F |
| Podcasting 101 For the Adventurous Toastmaster | Valerie Lopez, DTM | C-D | |
| We Are Toastmasters in a Material World | Scott Avery | A-B | |
| Membership: R.I.S.E. | Atheria Scott, DTM | H-J | |
| 11:40 | Lunch doors open | ||
| 12:10 | Current Year Recognition Ceremony | ||
| 1:00 | Candidate Showcase | ||
| 2:05 | District Council Meeting | ||
| 5:00 | International Speech Contest Briefings | ||
| 5:10 | How to Tap into Creativity and Authenticity | Katie Doran | D |
| How to
Attract Your Niche Club Members Through Blogging |
Kathy Moore, DTM | C | |
| Practicing Handling Business | Deborah Arrington, DTM | A | |
| The Secrets of Storytelling | Israel Hernandez | B | |
| 6:30 | Banquet Doors Open | ||
| 7:30 | DTM Ceremony | ||
| 8:05 | Induction Ceremony | ||
| 8:40 | International Speech Contest | ||
| 10:30 | Entertainment | ||
| Sunday: May 7th, 2017 | San
Gabriel Ballroom |
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| 7:00 | Breakfast buffet open | ||
| 8:30 | Outgoing Trio Roast | ||
| 9:15 | Hairstylist
to Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker: How to Cut Your Way through the Clutter to Get Paid to Speak |
Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE | |
Special Presentation - Sunday, May 7th - 9:15 AM
Hairstylist to Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker:
How to Cut Your Way Through the Clutter to Get Paid to Speak
For 24 years Patricia Fripp made her living standing behind a hairstyling chair. In 1976 she received her first payments to speak. Since 1984 she has been a full time speaker, trainer, and speech coach.
How to Cut Your Way Through the Clutter to Get Paid to Speak
For 24 years Patricia Fripp made her living standing behind a hairstyling chair. In 1976 she received her first payments to speak. Since 1984 she has been a full time speaker, trainer, and speech coach.
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Attend on Sunday, May 7th and you will be blown away by her practical, step-by-step approach that can secure your success as a speaker.
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2017 Conference Registration Options
Send Your Entire Club to the Conference for only $100
A single $100 Club Registration allows ALL of your
club's members to attend the conference!
It's as easy as that!
Your entire club at the conference, learning, networking, and having fun.
This special $100 club promotion excludes meals and lodging, which must be purchased separately.
club's members to attend the conference!
- A Club Officer must complete one Club Registration and pay the $100 club fee
- The Officer will receive a Promo Code to share with the rest of the club
- Each individual attendee then completes an Individual Registration
- Enter the club's Promo Code to waive the normal individual fee
- During individual registration, you'll have the option to buy meals à la carte
- Get a free raffle ticket with every meal purchase
It's as easy as that!
Your entire club at the conference, learning, networking, and having fun.
This special $100 club promotion excludes meals and lodging, which must be purchased separately.
Individual Registration
If you're a lone wolf and attending the conference without the rest of your club
- Complete the Individual Registration
- Pay the $40 individual conference fee during registration
- During individual registration, you'll have the option to buy meals à la carte
- Get a free raffle ticket with every meal purchase