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2017 Spring Conference

May 5-7 - Georgetown Sheraton Hotel

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Our Conference Focus
  • Pathways Launching in the Fall
  • Having a Better Toastmasters Experience
  • Club Excellence
  • Member Achievement
  • Awareness, Engagement, Participation
  • Having FUN
May 5-7, 2017
Georgetown Sheraton Hotel

​Georgetown Sheraton
1101 Woodlawn Ave
Georgetown, TX 78628

(737) 444-2700

What's in Store

  • Patricia Fripp Keynote and Education Session
  • Nine Inspiring Interactive Education Sessions
  • Table Topics and International Speech Contests
  • District Council
  • District Realignment
  • District Officer Elections
    • ​To vote at the District Council meeting on Saturday, May 6th (2:05 PM) please visit the Credentials table no later than 1:30 PM.
  • Friday and Saturday Fun Nights​
  • Beautiful Hotel
  • Fabulous Food
  • Friendships
  • District Bookstore
  • Parade of Banners

​Sorry, Registration is Closed.

Georgetown Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center

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  • 222 Rooms (11 Suites)
  • Smoke Free
  • Wireless Internet
  • Heated Outdoor Pool
  • Fitness Center
  • Golf Courses Nearby
The hotel rates are:
  • $129 for single/double
  • $139 for Triple
  • $149 for Quad

Hotel Reservations

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

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​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.

Executive Rock Star Presenters: Patricia Fripp Keynote Speaker from Patricia Fripp on Vimeo.


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
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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.
  • You will enjoy Patricia’s razor sharp wit and cutting edge strategies
  • If you are a beginner who wants to get booked without going broke…sign up NOW.
  • Learn how to logically build a business and before you quit your day job. Perhaps that will be never. That is OK.  Find out what you need to invest in and where you can save.
  • Patricia will share the best advice she has received.
  • If you attend Saturday you will see Patricia knows how to command the stage. That alone will not get you booked enough to build a business.
  • Bring your specific questions about how to build a speaking business.
Printable versions of Agenda and Education Sessions
District 55 Spring Conference Agenda
“Pathways to Excellence”
Friday: May 5th, 2017   San Gabriel
Ballroom
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
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
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.
​
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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.
  • You will enjoy Patricia’s razor sharp wit and cutting edge strategies
  • If you are a beginner who wants to get booked without going broke…sign up NOW.
  • Learn how to logically build a business and before you quit your day job. Perhaps that will be never. That is OK.  Find out what you need to invest in and where you can save.
  • Patricia will share the best advice she has received.
  • If you attend Saturday you will see Patricia knows how to command the stage. That alone will not get you booked enough to build a business.
  • Bring your specific questions about how to build a speaking business.
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Download the conference agenda
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Register here to carry your club banner in the
Parade of Banners
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Information on keynote and educational breakout sessions.
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Advertise in the Conference Program ​click here for information
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Conference flyer for print out and distribution.
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Download the District's letter for silent auction donations, and 501(c)(3) designation letter

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!

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  • 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
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        • Better Speaker Series
        • Successful Club Series
        • Success/Leadership
        • Success/Communication
        • Speechcraft
        • Youth Leadership
      • Leadership Track >
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        • Successful Club Series
        • Leadership Excellence Series
        • High Performance Leadership
        • Sponsor Mentor Coach
        • 2019-20-Promotions
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    • Club Officer Corner >
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  • Events
    • Calendar
    • Training
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    • Contests
  • Promotions
    • 2019-20 District Bucks
    • Promotion
  • Recognitions
    • Recognition >
      • 2019-20 Recognitions
    • Corporate Recognition
  • Visitors
    • Request Speaker
    • Visitor Corner
  • Find a Club