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District 28 Conference – Members First: The Power of You
April 25 @ 6:00 PM - April 26 @ 11:59 PM
Register today and plan to join us in April for fun and fellowship at our first all-in-person conference since 2019! This year’s conference will be held at the Detroit-Dearborn DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, and will feature Distinguished Toastmaster Dr. Paul Artale as our keynote speaker. You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Learn from and be inspired by the district’s best speakers as they compete in our International Speech and Evaluation contests
- Mingle, jingle, sing, dance and wear your best costume for our Friday Fun Night karaoke competition after the contest
- Level up your leadership and communication skills in our Saturday workshops
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Paul Artale is an award-winning motivational speaker, author, researcher, and leadership trainer. Paul’s speeches are high energy, high impact, and highly entertaining. Paul’s stories challenge and inspire others to break through challenges and to exceed their potential. Born with what some would see as a physical disability, Paul’s talks are rooted in his experience both as a collegiate athlete and scholar.
Registration
Register online today! The cost for the full conference is $199, which includes all conference events and workshops, plus four different buffet-style meals. Can’t make it for the whole conference? No problem! We have a range of à la carte attendance options.
| Option | Description in inches | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Friday Contest Only | Evaluation Contest only (no meal) | $25 |
| Friday Fun Night Only | Karaoke and cash bar (no meal) | $25 |
| Full Friday-Only Registration | All Friday events, including Evaluation Contest, Friday Fun Night and meal | $75 |
| Saturday Contest Only | International Speech Contest only (no meals) | $25 |
| Full Saturday-Only Registration | All Saturday events, including International Speech Contest, workshops and meals | $130 |
Meals
- Friday Dinner
- Indoor Beach Barbecue Buffet
- Saturday Breakfast
- Classic Buffet
- Saturday Lunch
- Potato and Salad Buffet
- Saturday Dinner
- Heartland of Italy Buffet
Room Reservations
Planning to stay overnight? Book your room at a discounted room rate of $169 by mentioning code TOA when you call 313-336-3340, or use our room reservation page on the Hilton website. If you encounter an error while loading the page, you may need to disable your VPN.
Conference Program
Want to get your message in front of business and community leaders? Our conference program is a great avenue to spread the word about your business, club or organization. Ad spots go fast, so act soon! Submit your ad by March 31st to take advantage of this opportunity. To reserve your program ad space:
- Select an ad size from the tables below
- Prepare your artwork as a high-resolution PDF or JPG
- Submit payment via PayPal* to finance@d28toastmasters.org, indicating that the payment is for “Conference Ad”
- Email your ad artwork to Kim Kensler-Prager at kkensler@msn.com with “Conference Ad” in the subject line
*If you don’t have a PayPal account, please contact Kim Kensler-Prager at the email address above to arrange an alternative payment method.
| Ad Format | Dimensions in inches | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Front Cover | 8 wide by 10.75 tall | $300 |
| Inside Back Cover | 8 wide by 10.75 tall | $300 |
| Outside Back Cover | 8 wide by 10.75 tall | $300 |
| Center Pages Left/Right | 8 wide by 10.75 tall | $250 |
| Ad Format | Dimensions in inches | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Patron Line in Book | – | $25 |
| Business Card | 3.5 wide by 2 tall | $50 |
| Quarter Page | 3.625 wide by 4.75 tall | $75 |
| Half Page | 7.5 wide by 5 tall | $100 |
| Full Page | 8 wide by 10.75 tall | $150 |
Stay Tuned!
Additional details on workshops and more will be added here as they become available. If you have any questions in the meantime or would like to volunteer to help out, please email Conference Chair Teza Searcy.