Checkout the Amazing Keynote Speakers and the rest of the education sessions below!
You do not want to miss this amazing conference!!!
2025 Conference Information
Get ready to spice up your skills and celebrate the art of communication at our upcoming Toastmasters District Conference May 16-18, 2025!
Why Attend?
This is an exciting opportunity to enhance your public speaking and leadership skills while enjoying a vibrant fiesta atmosphere. Here’s what you can look forward to:
Highlights of the Conference:
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Speech Contests: Witness the eloquence and creativity of fellow Toastmasters as they compete for the top spots!
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Keynote Speakers: Gain insights from inspiring speakers who will motivate and energize you!
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Education Sessions: Participate in workshops designed to elevate your speaking abilities and leadership potential!
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Distinguished Toastmasters Awards: Celebrate the achievements of our distinguished members and be inspired to reach new heights!
Don't Miss Out on the Fun!
Join us for a weekend filled with learning, networking, and celebration. Bring your friends and fellow Toastmasters as we come together to grow and enjoy the fiesta! Download the Program today!
Let’s Fiesta and Elevate Our Skills Together!
A conference is like a Toastmasters meeting for a whole weekend - with added food and drinks! What's more, it opens doors beyond your club that broaden your Toastmasters perspective, and that Pandora's box can never be closed again. Stepping beyond old boundaries allows for the personal growth and learning of new skills we were looking for when we joined Toastmasters. Why would you not want to come to the conference?
🎉 Siesta
Conference Hotel
Information
Courtyard by Marriott San Antonio SeaWorld/Westover Hills
11605 State Highway 151, San Antonio, TX 78251
210-509-3700
Important Information:
Room rate is $149 per night.
The group name is under "DISTRICT 55 TOASTMASTERS"
The group code for Courtyard is "DTM". Conference is May 16-18.
Register Online Here and make sure to enter the above details to ensure you get the reduced rate.
*Note that the conference registration fee does not include hotel booking. Hotel booking must be done separately (in addition to the in-person conference registration).
Boletos
Tickets
Marriott Courtyard SeaWorld San Antonio
Spring 2025 Conference
May 16-18, 2025
**🎉 Celebrating 100 Years of Toastmasters Texas-Style: Fiesta in San Antonio! 🎉** Join us for an unforgettable **Toastmasters District Conference** as we honor a century of empowerment, leadership, and communication—Texas-style!🌟
Friday Night Keynote Speaker: Cheryn Fasano
Cheryn Fasano brings over four decades of leadership experience to the stage, forged through a remarkable career in both the U.S. Army Reserve and Toastmasters International. A member of Toastmasters since 2000, Cheryn earned the Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) designation in 2015 and has been a dedicated member of North San Antonio Toastmasters since 2013. She has served in every club-level leadership position, and also held the roles of Area Director, club coach, and Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) Chair for District 55, mentoring and empowering others along the way.
In parallel with her Toastmasters journey, Cheryn served 38 years in the U.S. Army Reserve, retiring in August 2024 at the esteemed rank of Major General. Her decorated military career includes honors such as the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, and the Combat Action Badge. As both a military and civilian leader—including time as a Program Manager for the U.S. Army Reserve and a decade as an analyst with USAA—Cheryn gained firsthand insight into the art of leading under pressure.
Cheryn holds an MBA, a Master of Recreation Management, and a Master of Strategic Studies. Drawing from her vast professional and personal experiences, her keynote will focus on core leadership principles developed through service. Attendees can expect a compelling and authentic message rooted in real-world leadership challenges and triumphs.
Saturday Night Keynote Speaker: Cora Lonning, DTM
With over 25 years of experience as an organizational development consultant and executive coach, Cora helps organizational leaders drive strategic execution through professional development services. She is passionate about growing business through developing people, leveraging my credentials in a variety of assessments, diagnostic and development tools, and talent management platforms to bring data and measurable progress to talent optimization.
As a learning architect, she has built in-person and virtual programs to support enterprise vision, values, and strategy for clients across various industries and locations. She has expertise in blended learning methodologies, performance management, and engagement strategies. She innovates unique solutions and approaches to strengthen culture, align talent to strategy, and build individual growth plans. A strong communicator and presenter she works collaboratively with her clients to achieve desired outcomes.
Education Sessions
For the entire list of Saturday and Sunday Education Sessions (including descriptions and presenter information), click the button below.
🎭 Concourso
District Contest
See the best speakers in District 55 compete for International and Tall Tales Contests!
Last year's winner Luisa Montalvo went on to win the World Championship of Public Speaking. Don't miss your opportunity to see this year's potential winners!
💰 Dinero
Advertising Opportunities
Reach all the District 55 Toastmasters with information about YOUR business or Club!
Contribute To The Silent Auction
The District Council will meet virtually before the conference on May 10th, 2025 at 9am central. The council consists of all District Executive Committee Members, all Club Presidents and all Club Vice Presidents of Education. Details will be sent nearer the time.
The purpose of the council meeting is:
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to gain essential information for planning your club’s season
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be aware of district training and support opportunities
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participate in decisions and be able to explain them to your members:
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Adopt the district budget
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Confirm District Officers Appointments
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Contest types and number of contestants for this season
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Other initiatives
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address one or more subjects important to you
It's every club's chance to contribute to steer the District. The District's mission is to support all clubs - and this is your chance to make sure that the District is doing what your club needs in order for you to be best supported. If you've ever complained about what "those people" at headquarters are doing, you should be at the council meeting to find out what's going on, and how you can contribute to changing the way "those people" do it!