Our keynote speakers at the Spring Conference wowed us! If you would like to know more about our terrific speakers, here is a list of their websites for you to learn more about them, share these fantastic speakers with others, or even to send a thank you message for coming to our conference. Wally Funk (astronaut trainee and pilot) http://wallyfly.com/ Dr. Randy Harvey (2004 World Champion of Public Speaking) http://www.randyjharvey.com/ Dana Bowman (retired member of the Golden Knights,  the U. S. Army elite parachute team;  a double amputee who still skydives) http://www.danabowman.com/

This was truly one of the best conferences the District has ever had. The keynote speakers were outstanding, and the program top notch! The speaking competition was incredible, and I can truly say I am glad I was not tasked to be a judge. We learn *so* much from listening to speeches of this caliber. I am confident that all attendees came away with a new resolve to continue to improve their speaking and communication skills – and more importantly, to guide and support others in improving their skills. As the breakfast keynote emphasized, we will strive to become “immortals”...

Wow!  Did everybody “Boldly Go!” to the Spring Conference Friday Night Costume Contest! Before we knew it, Admiral Kirk (a lifelong dream for Bret) was dressed.  I put all the Queen Bling on I could find (hey, I have my dreams too!) and it is time for the contest! We saw fellow Toastmasters ready for battle, prepared to serve on the Enterprise, and some were, well, just ready! Imaginations and creativity was at its best! The costumes were just great! The music was so fun and the dancing began! The aliens were rocking and everyone joined in. There were moves...

The D25 Spring Conference was a perfect setting to meet and greet 49 First Timers!  Bonne Stroman presented a warm Galactic welcome at the Friday First Timers Reception.  The Hospitality Suite, known as “10 Forward,” was beautifully decorated and very accommodating to our reception attendees — complete with the D25 version of Romulan Ale Punch! Bonne provided a brief synopsis of what to expect during the conference and encouraged our Padawan to maximize the value of their attendance by learning as much as possible from the amazing speakers while networking with fellow Toastmasters. One lucky First Timer won a beautiful...

Do… Or Do Not — There is No Try. These were Yoda’s famous words in The Empire Strikes Back. At the May 4 Awards Luncheon, Cindy Jones was our Yoda and the toastmaster. Our members and clubs received many education awards, ribbons and Toastmasters store gift certificates. Dean Lampman suggested  a good way to spend the money is to purchase a club banner with the new logo. Be prepared for our next conference with your new banner! With over 500 outstanding officer nominations, the selected outstanding officers for the period of July through December 2012 are: President — Elizabeth White,...

District 25 seeks your assistance with a project that we hope will enhance our upcoming and future conferences. We would like to make video recordings of all of the education sessions, assuming our presenters grant permission to do so. You can help.  Please contact Dean Lampman, Lt. Governor Education and Training, if: 1.  You are attending the conference as a full registrant and are willing to record the sessions. (We will provide any necessary instructions and training.)2.  You have a camcorder or computer tablet or other device that would yield a recording of reasonable quality and you are willing to...