Save the Date: April 20-22 2012

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Carlos Tomas How to Run a Successful Workshop

April 21st @ 8:30AM – 9:45AM

Develop your presentation skills while building TI educational credits and becoming a more marketable commodity. Learn simple, step-by-step strategies to help you transform your passion and ideas into a proposal and, ultimately, a high profile and effective workshop.
Paul Gibson


Phyrne Parker
Working Your Voice

April 21st @ 8:30AM – 9:45AM

 

 

 

Conference First Timers

April 21st @ 8:30AM – 9:45AM

 

Join professional actor/singer Paul Gibson as he shares his extensive experience and training in an interactive workshop designed to get your voice working for you.  With demonstrations, exercises, and vivid examples from his 25-year career in the performing arts Paul will give you tools to help you master Vocal Variety.

Is this your first Toastmaster conference?  Not sure what to expect?  Want to meet other first timers?  District 60 Governor Phyrne Parker  is ready to help you get your conference experience off to a great start with this session!  Learn how you can go ‘Above and Beyond’ during the conference and also meet your fellow first timers.
Bruce Bullock  Pivot – Above and Beyond Speaker to Trainer

April 21st @ 10:15AM – 11:30AM

Dr. Noriaki Kano graphed customer experiences.  The difference between the “Basic Experience” and the “Delighter Experience” is a rotation – a pivot.  Pivoting can be used to transform Basic Training Experiences Above and Beyond so they become Delighter training experiences.  Participants will get to practice and share pivot experiences.
Lesley Mackay Hunter Lessons from the Cutting Room Floor

April 21st @ 10:15AM – 11:30AM

Ever wonder how a film crew can come together for even a single day and create magic? Learn from an industry insider how lessons from the cutting room floor can increase your Toastmaster team and personal productivity.
Patrick Williams The Dynamics of a Successful Toastmasters Club

April 21st @ 10:15AM – 11:30AM

Successful clubs don’t just happen. Learn how to attract new members to your club, provide new and established members with a stimulating and fulfilling club and meeting experience, and identify and cultivate future club leaders to ensure the longevity and success of your club.
Rob Peck
The Secret of Success

April 21st @ 1:45PM – 3:00PM

It is not sufficient for club officers to be smart, knowledgeable and hardworking although that certainly helps! Successful club officers must also be able to gain and maintain situational awareness, solve problems and make sound decisions. This requires strong communication and teamwork skills.
Michael Zitney
Develop Your Personal Skills

April 21st @ 1:45PM – 3:00PM

 Participants will gain the ability and confidence to meet other people, form and recognize healthy rewarding relationships, and how to maintain a positive, energetic attitude that will make those around you want to meet you!
Allen Cameron
Evaluations:  Above and Beyond the Standard

April 21st @ 1:45PM – 3:00PM

Participants will learn about different types of evaluations.  Techniques for evaluating experienced speakers and newer speakers, no matter the evaluators experience.  There will also be reinforcement of the key ingredients of a solid evaluation.
Leah McNab The Idea Laboratory: How to Approach Problems Creatively

April 22nd @ 8:30AM – 9:30AM

Creativity is the single most important skill set in today’s knowledge economy, according to Cisco. This workshop will share simple ways to become more creative, including how to change your habits. You will leave with concrete tools that you can use again and again to generate new, creative ideas.
Florence Grunfelder 3 Keys to Creating Wealth in Your Life

April 22nd @ 8:30AM – 9:30AM

Do you ever worry about money? In this workshop, you will discover powerful strategies for creating wealth in your life. You will pick up easy, practical tools to ditch your debt, develop a Money Magnet Mindset™ and boost your bank account. Experience greater financial peace of mind now.
Lori Lococo
Coaches’ Corner – The Ultimate Toastmaster Tool

April 22nd @ 8:30AM – 9:30AM

Coaches’ Corner is a brainstorming tool that brings a member’s speech ideas to a group setting. We will discuss the elements of a successful Coaches’ Corner and how it benefits each member, the coaching group and the club. It can be a magic bullet for a struggling meeting or club.
Gabriela Casineanu Attract New Members with Social Media

April 22nd @ 10:00AM – 11:00AM

In this interactive workshop you will learn how to attract guests to your club by using social media. You will be introduced to effective social media strategies that will strengthen your club, and promote your events. You will leave with a customized action plan specific to your club.
Marcel Greaux Get Your Free Google Webpage Today!

April 22nd @ 10:00AM – 11:00AM

Research shows, 97% of people conduct research online before buying locally. Due to all the information currently available on the internet, search engines perform searches locally first. If you have a small business, it’s important to know why and how you can claim your free Google webpage.
Rita Czarny Laughter as Groundwork for a Serious Speech.  Seriously?

April 22nd @ 10:00AM – 11:00AM

Experience the revolutionary body/mind form of exercise called Laughter Yoga to inspire the Toastmaster in you: Leave your anxieties at the door, own the stage, and naturally connect with your audience.  Come play with laughter and gather practical tools to bring enchantment, spontaneity, and liveliness to your speeches.   

For more information contact Education Chair, Allan Madonik at: 
allanmadonik[at]rogers.com