Join us on April 23rd and 24th for our 2021 District 28 Conference: Thriving in the Midst of Change! This year’s conference is:

• Your chance to learn, connect, and develop new skills
• Entirely virtual, via Zoom
• Free!

Registration

Register online to attend.

Keynote Speaker

Our district is excited to host 2015 World Champion of Public Speaking, Mohammed Qahtani, as our keynote speaker!

Growing up, Mohammed suffered from severe stuttering, but was able to overcome it by facing his fears, pushing the envelope and performing on stage. He is passionate about public speaking and stand-up comedy. He has participated in several conferences around the world where he inspires people to chase their dreams. Watch his 2015 World Championship speech, “The Power of Words”.

Workshop Sessions

Engaging Toastmasters with Pathways (Staci Irvin)

An orientation about Pathways onboarding for new members and continued Pathways engagement for established Toastmasters. An in-depth perspective about the Pathways Learning Experience features would be a great perspective for potential, brand-new, and experienced Toastmasters alike!

Parliamentary Procedure in Action (Artisha Lawson)

A basic overview of basic parliamentarian practices and provide an opportunity for participants to practice and provide an open Q&A session. Participants will have a basic understanding of basic parliamentarian practice, especially those preparing for the District’s Annual Business Meeting.

Meeting Engagement – Virtual, Hybrid, & In Person (Grace Morgan)

There are benefits to conducting events and meetings virtually – but how do you do it well? We will discuss the eventual return to in-person events, the benefits of an online component will continue to make it a viable option for many organizations, including Toastmasters clubs.

Communication & Leadership Award

Ann Thomas is the executive producer of the Paul W. Smith Show on News/Talk 760 WJR. She also the executive producer of the radio station overseeing the work of all producers at WJR. Ann began her career at WJR in 1982 as an intern after graduating from Michigan State University and has since remained a part of the WJR team. She started her broadcasting career in the WJR news department as a street reporter and an anchorwoman.

Ann will lead a panel discussion focusing on Women Who Lead.

Conference At-a-Glance (subject to change)

Here’s what we have planned!

Friday Evening

7:00 PM

District 28 Table Topics® Contest

8:00 PM

Friday Fun Night

Saturday

8:00 AM

Credentials Desk Opens

8:30 AM

First-Timers Meeting

9:00 AM

Opening Session

10:00 AM

Credentials Desk Closes

10:30 AM

Breakout Workshop Sessions

11:30 AM

Communication & Leadership Award

1:30 PM

District Council Meeting

4:15 PM

District 28 International Speech Contest

5:45 PM

Closing Session

7:30 PM

After Hours

Questions?

We’ll be posting more information as it becomes available. Please contact us if you have any questions in the meantime!