Champions Speak: Ignite Your Contest Spirit!

Champions Speak: Ignite Your Contest Spirit

An inspiring panel of Toastmasters champions to kick off contest season.

Get ready for a night of motivation, mastery, and momentum! Three celebrated Toastmasters, each with their own championship-level experience, will inspire you to take the stage (or support those who do) this contest season. Moderated by Distinguished Toastmaster Bart Loeser, Conference Education Chair, this session delivers the perfect blend of inspiration and insight.

Meet the Champions:

• Luisa Montalvo, 2024 World Champion of Public Speaking, whose award-winning speech “37 Strangers” moved hearts across the globe.

• Lisa Traugott, 2021 World Championship Semifinalist, whose unforgettable story “Along Came a Spider” reminds us that courage often hides in unexpected places.

• Amy Samet, 2025 District 55 Champion, known for her authenticity and passion that inspire others to raise their own voices.

Each Champion will deliver a powerful message designed to ignite your confidence, refuel your purpose, and reconnect you with the thrill of competition.

Why You Should Attend

• Get Inspired to Participate -Whether you’re a contestant, volunteer, or supporter, you’ll leave ready to engage in this year’s contests

• Step Up to Compete - District 55 is hosting two exciting contests this season:

  • The International Speech Contest – showcase your voice with an original 5–7 minute speech that inspires and moves others

  • The Evaluation Contest – sharpen your analytical and listening skills by crafting a 2–3 minute evaluation of a test speech

  • Both contests lead to the District 55 Finals, held at our annual District Conference on Saturday, May 30th your moment to shine on the big stage!

  • Learn more about contest participation and resources at tmd55.org/contestant-information

• Double Your Growth - Attend our final installment of our Leadership Series (7–8 PM), then stay for this Champions Panel (8–9 PM) for a full night of learning, laughter, and inspiration

Moderated by Bart Loeser, this session will challenge you to dream bigger, speak bolder, and bring your best self to the contest season ahead.

Don’t just watch the champions, learn from them. Join us on Sunday, November 16, and discover how to unleash your voice, lift others, and make this contest season one to remember.

Register now, seats will fill fast!

Zoom Details:

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82873418206?pwd=8LUYQdutzFMbAdowrDYINDJc5zC7lr.1

Meeting ID: 828 7341 8206

Passcode: 715887