Education Session #1 - 8:00AM

POSITIVE PR—The Inside Scoop
Jeff Crilley

All of us would like to take our PR game to the next level. And who better to help us do that than a media insider? Emmy Award winning TV reporter Jeff Crilley will share the secrets to getting good news stories that even many seasoned PR pros don't know.

Education Session #2 - 8:00AM

All the World’s a Stage:
Discovering the Rewards of Being Front and Center
Mark Bilgere

Facing the challenges of public speaking can lead to more than just overcoming stage fright. Your willingness to be on stage leads to increased confidence, leadership opportunities, professional success and even extra income. Join Mark Bilgere for an entertaining presentation on his experiences as a public and professional speaker.

Education Session #3 - 8:00AM

Inject Discipline into Your Core
Ronnie Mack

Successful club environments are where members learn, grow and have fun. It is important that our members never lose sight of their goals and responsibilities to the club. It is equally important for clubs to provide a positive environment for their members to achieve their personal goals. When we nurture our members, they will flourish as they develop new skills, harvest many successes and share their positive experience with others.

Education Session #4 - 9:00AM

Bayonet Leadership
Tim Swearingen, DTM, PDG

With the evolution of the Toastmasters program placing greater importance on leadership development, there is a greater need to sharpen our leadership bayonet with effective and proven servant leadership concepts. This session is designed to answer the question, How do you motivate a team to follow you when you have no real power or authority? Join us as we sharpen your leadership skills and explore the qualities, values and styles effective leaders display.

Education Session #5 - 9:00AM

Empower Yourself and Your Team
Barb Craft

Discover the “Five Core Critical Components” you need to empower yourself and your team! Learn how to activate these sound principles and ensure you bring them to maximum potential. You will walk away with proven strategies to use right away to experience bringing your objectives into reality, resulting in priceless advantages for you and your team.

Education Session #6 - 9:00AM

How to Write and Deliver a Winning Speech
Shannon Hills

Congratulations! You've won your club contest, Area, and maybe even Division - Wow! But what's the key to advancing to District, Region, and the grand daddy of them all, the World Championship of Public Speaking? Join Shannon Hills as she will share with you the philosophy she developed on the road to the 2007 World Championship of Public Speaking: Just Do You!, and you can too.

Education Session #7 - 10:00AM

Leadership for a Volunteer Organization
Ron Fory

This presentation is oriented to the difficulties of leading in a volunteer organization, and the considerations for a leader who seeks to excel in that environment. We’ll discuss pitfalls and how to avoid them, tactics and techniques, and the satisfaction gained by developing volunteers with your capabilities.

Education Session #8 - 10:00AM

Why Toastmasters are Dedicated to the Distinguished Club Plan
Max Rasquinha, DTM, PDG

As leaders, we lead by example. A strong leader will accept challenges while encouraging the rest of the club members to do the same. As the club works together towards the DCP goals, an atmosphere of teamwork is created. The benefit is that each member grows due to their presentation experiences. Meeting the membership goals infuses the club with new ideas and fresh perspective. Come see what it takes to be a “winning club.”

Education Session #9 - 10:00AM

Your Attitude is Affecting Your Image
Cathrine Hatcher

One of the biggest things that affect our attitude are our thoughts. According to the National Science Foundation, the average person thinks about 1000 individual thoughts per hour. Many of our subconscious activities and thoughts happen as a result of habits we have developed over time. Your thoughts determine your attitude which in turn affects your actions and your overall Image. All thoughts produce consequences. As presenters, our thoughts that are producing our attitudes are also coloring the way we present. Cathrine will show you how to manage not only your attitude, but also how it affects the way you present, whether you’re presenting to one or many.

Education Session #11 - 2:00PM

I Am Their Leader, Which Way Did They Go?
Alene Haynes, DTM, PDG, International Director

Are you a Leader that is being led by your followers? This session provides helpful tips on being a positive firm follower while motivating your group to do their tasks more effectively.

Education Session #12 - 2:00PM

Invest in Yourself. Give a Speech Outside Your Club
Ron Clark, DTM

Discover the basics and benefits of speaking. Learn what it takes to become an advanced speaker. Find out how to ask your boss for a raise. Discover "What is next". Attend his session to find out why Ron loves to say, “Invest in Yourself, Give a Speech Outside Your Club.”