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Conference Schedule Fall 2017
Conference Schedule
Schedule subject to change
| Conference at a Glance | |
| FRIDAY, November 17, 2017 | |
| 4:00 p.m. | Registration Opens – Marriott Greatroom |
| 5:30 p.m. | Speech Evaluation Contest Briefing |
| 5:45 p.m. | First-Timer Reception – Hospitality Room – Mountain Creek |
| 6:15 p.m. | Parade of Banners Lineup – Marriott Greatroom |
| 6:15 p.m. | Doors Open – Trinity Ballroom III/IV |
| 6:45 p.m. | Parade of Banners |
| 7:00 p.m. | Friday Night Dinner – Trinity Ballroom III/IV |
| Keynote: Inka Nisinbaum | |
| “It Takes Partnership to Build a Bridge” | |
| 8:00 p.m. | Evaluation Contest – Trinity Ballroom III/IV |
| 9:15 p.m. | Friday Night Fun – Trinity Ballroom III/IV |
| SATURDAY, November 18, 2017 | |
| 6:45 a.m. | Doors Open – Trinity Ballroom III/IV |
| 7:00 a.m. | Saturday Morning Breakfast – Trinity Ballroom III/IV |
| Keynote: Charity Finch – “Social Connections” | |
| 8:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. | Education Session 1 – Trinity V/VI (Room 3) |
| “3 Keys to Effictive Mentoring” – Julia Wissing | |
| 8:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. | Education Session 2 – Trinity I (Room 1) |
| “Habits of Highly Effective Managers” – Ada Widemon | |
| 8:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. | Education Session 3 – Trinity II (Room 2) |
| “Power – The Failure of the Leadership Bridge” – Mike Schellen | |
| 9:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. | Education Session 4 – Trinity I (Room 1) |
| “The Present of Stage Presence” – Nikki Nanos | |
| 9:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. | Education Session 5 – Trinity V/VI (Room 3) |
| “Building Bridges with Your Audiences” – Jeff McKissack | |
| 9:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. | Education Session 6 – Trinity II (Room 2) |
| Panel Discussion about The World Championship of Public Speaking | |
| 11:00 a.m. | Meeting of the District Council (business meeting) – Trinity V/VI |
| 12:00 p.m. | Doors Open – Trinity Ballroom III/IV |
| 12:00 p.m. | District Awards Luncheon – Trinity Ballroom III/IV |
| Keynote: Dana Dillard – “Strengh Through Diversity” | |
| 1:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. | Education Session 7 – Trinity V/VI (Room 3) |
| “Pathways is Coming Get Ready” – Susan Gardner | |
| 1:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. | Education Session 8 – Trinity I (Room 1) |
| “Tall Tale Tips and Tricks” – David Watkins | |
| 1:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. | Education Session 9 – Trinity II (Room 2) |
| “Leading from Behind” – Sandra K. Samuel | |
| 2:30 p.m. | Humorous Speech Contest Briefing |
| 3:15 p.m. | Humorous Speech Contest – Trinity Ballroom III/IV |
| 6:30 p.m. | Doors Open – Trinity Ballroom III/IV |
| 6:30 p.m. | Dignitary Parade Lineup |
| 6:45 p.m. | Dignitary Parade |
| 7:00 p.m. | Saturday Night Dinner & Distinguished Toastmaster Ceremony |
| Keynote: Pauline Shirley – “Where is Toastmasters Taking You?” | |
| 9:30 p.m. | Conference Adjourns |
| Registration Hours – Marriott Greatroom | |
| Friday 4:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.; Saturday 6:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m. | |
| Credentials Desk Hours | |
| Friday 4:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. – Marriott Greatroom | |
| Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Marriott Greatroom | |
| Hospitality Hours – Mountain Creek | |
| Friday 5:45 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. – (First Timers Only); 9:30 p.m. – Midnight | |
| Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 6:15 p.m.; 9:30 p.m. – Midnight | |
| Registration and Hospitality will be closed during all meal events and contests. | |