2016 Fall District 18 Conference - "Back to Basics"

Fall District 18 Conference – “Back to Basics”

Join in excess of 175 communicators and leaders at the largest gathering of the 5-State area District 18 Toastmasters Fall Conference. Celebrate 5-decades of heritage.

WHO:

Dana LaMon

1992 World Champion of Public Speaking

• Keynote Speaker
• Author of four books
• Retired judge
• Designated as an Accredited Speaker by Toastmasters International
• http://www.danalamon.com

Steve R. Schuh (R)

Opening Remarks at Friday Gala

• Anne Arundel County Executive
• Former Member Maryland House of Delegates
  

Pearl Matibe

2016 Table Topics District 18 Champion

• Presenter
• Published author
• Conference Chair

Oscar Zalamia, DTM

2007 District 18 Governor

• Presenter
• Immediate Past District Chief Judge
• Motivational Speaker

Clyde Middleton, DTM

John Maxwell Certified Speaker

• Presenter
• 2014 – 2015 District 18 Governor
• Certified Coach

Kathy Love-Moore

2015 Humorous Speech District 18 Champion

• Presenter
• 2016 Area Director
• Vice President, GAP Mentoring Youth Program, Swedesboro, NJ

Attending: Individuals with a wide professional diversity including industries in medicine/health related professions, IT, entrepreneurs and small business owners, financial sector, authors, speakers, educators, government, media/communications, industry and a varied group of Toastmasters whose path of communication and leadership excellence transforms our lives, our organizations and our community – our world.

WHAT:The District 18 Fall Conference brings you a golden opportunity to connect and grow in your path to communication and leadership excellence inspiring the best in ourselves and others. The Fall Conference is the culmination of District-wide Evaluation and Humorous speech contests, educational presentations, keynote addresses by professional speakers, Hail and Farewell Gala, Awards Presentations and the District Council Business Meeting.

Friday, October 28th

Hail & Farewell Gala

• Opening Keynote
• Awards Presentation
• Cash Bar
  

Saturday, October 29th

• Opening Ceremonies
• Keynotes & Educational Workshops
• Speech Contests

Support Our 50th Anniversary!

• Sponsors welcome
• Advertising opportunities
• Donations
• http://www.toastmasters-d18.org/sponsorship.html

WHERE:

Lodging

• Premium shopping at near-by Arundel Mills Mall
• Close proximity to Maryland Live Casino
• Hotel's free shuttle service to and from BWI Airport
• Proximity to public transportation/ bus/ light-rail
• http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-photos/bwiap-bwi-airport-Marriott

Discounted Room Rates

• Sleeping Rooms can be reserved by booking directly with a Marriott BWI
• 1 King or 2 Doubles at the Toastmasters discounted rate of $119 + tax /night. They can be made by calling: 410 - 859 - 8300 or 800 - 228 - 9290 no later than Friday, September 23rd, 2016 at 3pm

Marriott BWI Airport, 1743 W Nursery Rd, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090

WHEN: 6pmFriday, October 28th, 2016 to 6pm Saturday, October 29th, 2016

WHY I love District 18 Conferences: Be a part of a unique and extraordinary gathering of individuals interested in success.

1. "...camaraderie of fellow Toastmasters is amazing...stellar guest speakers and educational sessions..." Kathy Love-Moore

2. "...excellent speeches...the cost for 1 day’s admission is pretty reasonable for what you get... I knew I was definitely in for a treat!.." Jenny Brant

3. "...an eye-opening experience!...the best speakers in the District..." Saresa Pleasant.

Generously supported by:

The Community Media Center, authors, speakers and Leaders from across 5-states.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is the Hail and Farewell not usually held in the summer?

Traditionally, yes. This year it has been moved to the Friday night.

1. What is the Awards Presentation Ceremony on Friday?

Leadership and other “person-of-the-year” awards will be presented. The Triple Crown, Most recent Competent Communicator and Most recent Competent Leader Awards will also be awarded on Friday night.

1. Are contestants required to have completed a minimum number of manual speeches to participate in a speech contest?

The only speech contest with a minimum manual-speech requirement is the International Speech Contest. To participate in any level of the International Speech Contest, a member must have completed at least six speeches from Competent Communication prior to the club contest. A charter member of a club chartered after the previous July 1 may compete without having completed six speeches in Competent Communication. The club must be officially chartered before the area contest.

1. Can members be charged an entry fee in order to compete in a speech contest?

No. Requiring members to pay an entry fee would be considered an addition to the eligibility rules outlined in the Speech Contest Rulebook. Rules can only be added through the administrative protocol with the approval of the Executive Director and International President. This provision is found under Speech Contest Policy in the Speech Contest Rulebook.

Example: Contestant A is competing in a speech contest at a district conference and intends to only compete in the contest. Contestant A is not attending any of the other conference sessions. Contestant A cannot be charged a registration fee. Contestant B is attending education sessions at the district conference in addition to competing in the speech contest. Contestant B can be charged a registration fee.

1. Is discounted hotel lodging available?

Yes. Sleeping rooms can be reserved by booking directly with a Marriott BWI

1 King or 2 Doubles at the Toastmasters discounted rate of $119 + tax /night. They can be made by calling: 410 - 859 - 8300 or 800 - 228 - 9290 no later than Friday, September 23rd, 2016 at 3pm