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Chandana Dixit Ed Session
May 16, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm PDT
Join Chandana Dixit for an intriguing Ed Session. More info to come.
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When you register you will be registering for the whole conference. You will be given a link to this session when you arrive at the virtual lobby on the 14th.
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Save the date for this year’s District 2 Annual Conference to be held the week of May 14th through the 22nd. The fun starts at 10:00 am on May 14th. The Keynote portion is on May 21st starting promptly at 8:00am. Be sure to arrive early, so you don’t miss even one minute. We are proud to present three exceptional and accredited speakers to help us explore our theme.
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Bonus: The first D2 club to have all of its members register for this event will receive their own exclusive virtual background to display during the conference!
Verity Price
Verity started her journey as one of the first online crowd funders. Fifteen years later, and a career glittered with accolades, Verity’s latest big first – the sixth woman in history and first speaker from Africa to ever be crowned the World Champion of Public Speaking.
Morag Mathison
Morag Mathieson, DTM, of Moehrendorf, Germany, First Vice President of Toastmasters International, is a self-employed professional development consultant and chair of the Board of the child sponsorship charity Living Water Germany. She has held a number of high-profile leadership positions within Toesignation—the highest level of educational achievement in the organization.
Ronald Chapman
Accredited Speaker, Distinguished Toastmaster is a facilitator, strategist, trainer, and coach and consultant specializing in leadership and organization development. Known most in his home district for designing and leading half-day developmental workshops on professional speaking and leadership. He holds a Master’s Degree in Social Welfare from the University at Albany (New York).
Education Sessions
Join us for engaging and informative Ed Sessions.
May 14th 10am
In this interactive storytelling workshop, the 2013 World Champion of Public Speaking Pres Vasilev will reveal the most powerful storytelling secrets. Watch Pres Vasilev’s winning World Championship speech https://youtu.be/Z8L68Ev8VPQ
Engage in a dynamic discussion to explore its storytelling secrets and learn how to craft your own compelling stories.
| Date and Time | Session | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Monday May 16th 7:00 pm-8:00 pm | Chandana Dixit | Join Chandana for an intriguing, thought-provoking educational session that are sure to inform and inspire! |
| Wednesday May 18th 6:30 pm-8:00 pm | Rebecca P. Murray and Lindy MacLaine Rising to the Top: Using character and dialogue to deliver the unforgettable | Do you watch champion speakers and wonder, “How can they be so entertaining and inspiring in just 5 to 7 minutes?”In this fun-filled, skill-packed, high-level training, professional performers Lindy MacLaine and Rebecca P. Murray, unpack break-through stage and screen methods to help you become unforgettable. |
| Saturday, May 21st 8:00 am – 11:00 am | Keynote Speakers | Join emcee TBD, speakers Verity Price, Morag Mathison, Ronald Chapman, and more for engaging and inspirational speeches and discussions! | Saturday, May 14th 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm | District Council Business Meeting | Come and learn about the current state of the district through our Annual District Business Reports and Officer Elections |
| Saturday, May 21st 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Awards Ceremony & After Party | You are invited to celebrate the accomplishments of D2’s amazing clubs and members at our end-of-year black-tie awards ceremony! This year we will be in person at the Meydenbauer Convention Center in Bellevue! Dinner will be served and tickets are only $50 per person! |
| Sunday, May 22nd 10:00 am – 11:30 am | Special Event Educational Seminar & Networking Session | Angela Barrus will present about the Speakers bureau. You don’t want to miss this! Then stay on to network with fellow Toastmasters! |
| Sunday, May 22nd 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm | International Speech Contest | Cheer on contestants in the D2 International Speech Contest and see who will go on to represent D2, vying for a spot on the World Championship stage! |
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Thank you to all of our presenters and helpers!
Conference Chair: Shawna Broeker, EC1
Assistant Conference Chair: Teresa Lindahl