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Friday Night Keynote Address
7:00 PM
| Session | Friday Night Dinner |
| Presenter | International President Chris Ford, DTM |
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| Title | Toastmasters: Shaping Ourselves …Shaping Our World! |
| Room | Salon A,B,C |
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International President Chris Ford shares his thoughts and ideas that influence his choice of theme for 2007-2008: “Toastmasters: Shaping Ourselves …Shaping our World!” How do we shape ourselves in Toastmasters, and how do Toastmasters shape the world? This presentation will stimulate your thinking and actions about getting into shape – Toastmasters style – and how the skills acquired through Toastmasters have a shaping influence on the world around us. |
| Track | Keynote Address |
Saturday Educational Session I
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
| Session | I |
| Presenter | International President Chris Ford, DTM |
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| Title | Leadershape! |
| Room | Salon A,B,C |
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Most people want to be in really good shape for whatever task or activity they’re involved in, whether it’s a new project, a physically demanding task, or a marathon. What about leadership? What sort of shape are you in to take on the leadership responsibilities you’ve signed up for, or that have been thrust upon you? This session is designed to help you take stock of your current “leadershape”, and to map out the route you need to take to get to the shape you want to be in. |
| Track | Leadership |
Saturday Educational Sessions II, III, IV
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
| Session | II |
III |
IV |
| Presenter | Susan Nelson |
Norma Johnson Patterson Jean Keating |
Michelle Mattsen |
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| Title | Dream Big! |
Inspiring youth to transform community through creative expression and entrepreneurship |
Audience Engagement |
| Room | Natchez/New Orleans |
Memphis |
Salon C |
| Description | Susan Nelson is an avid student – and teacher - of personal development topics. Her core message is that you are a creative genius, and you have the ability to create a life you love. Susan provides the inspiration and information, and the tools and techniques to achieve that goal. | You are invited to experience a powerful creative collaboration that supports youth in transforming communities through Creative Expressions and Entrepreneurship. You will gain insights on how a High Performance Leadership project supports this collaboration. You will find out how District 6 and the International Toastmasters communities are invited to participate. | BE the speaker that people love to hear. Why? Because your presentations are fun and engaging. Moreover, they always learn something they can use. How does this happen? Because YOU know how to get and keep your audience engaged. It's all about managing the energy. |
| Track | Personal Development | Leadership | Improve your skills |
Saturday General Session
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
| Session | Candidates Forum |
| Moderator | Past District Governor, Jeannette Bauch, DTM |
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| Title | Candidates Forum |
| Room | Natchez/New Orleans |
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Come meet the candidates running for election in District 6. Moderator Jeannette Bauch will ask a variety of insightful questions of the candidate panel. This is a great way to learn more about our future leaders. |
| Track | District Leadership |
Saturday C&L Luncheon
Saturday Educational Sessions V, VI, VII
| Session | Communication and Leadership Luncheon |
| Presenter | C&L Recipient Jerry Seeman |
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| Title | Communication and Leadership Luncheon |
| Room | Salon A,B,C |
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Jerry Seeman has been selected as the District 6 Communication and Leadership Award recipient for 2008. He brings to us a unique blend of communication and leadership excellence. As an NFL football official from 1975 to 1990 and the Senior Director of Officiating from 1991 to 2001 Jerry brought his communication style to the league. In that role he developed and implemented the current instant replay system and was in charge of training and evaluating officials in the NFL. Jerry is active in the community of Blaine where he has served on the Mercy Unity Hospital Foundation Board and as a Public School administrator. Don' miss the opportunity to hear his exciting message during the C&L Luncheon. More ... |
| Track | Communicaton and Leadership |
1:45 PM - 2:35 PM
| Session | IV |
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VI |
| Presenter | Sue Tinklenberg |
Ravi Rai, Moderator |
Rosemary Evers |
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| Title | Spice up your meetings with Icebreaker games |
Making a Difference in the World |
Preparation & Communication: Thinking Outside the Box |
| Room | Natchez/New Orleans |
Memphis |
Salon C |
| Description | What do you do if a speaker cancels? How do you welcome a new member into your Club? Believe it or not, both of these questions have the same answer: Play an Icebreaker Game! Participants will learn and play Icebreaker Games that can be used in your Club meetings | A panel of Toastmaster members who are immigrants to the US will tell how their membership in TM has helped them acclimate in a new country and in the workplace. | As we grow older, we find ourselves using the same techniques to resolve issues. There other ways of resolving the same issues by communicating and thinking outside the box. In other words, what our parents have taught us to deal with an issue may not always the best option today. How to develop the technique to “think outside the box” is the exercise that everyone can participate. |
| Track | Club Excellence | Leadership | Personal Development |
Saturday Night Keynote Address
7:00 PM
| Session | Saturday Night Banquet |
| Presenter | International President Chris Ford, DTM |
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| Title | You’re in better shape than you think! |
| Room | Salon A,B,C |
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What kind of shape are you really in? You’re probably in better shape than you think, yet it’s natural to under-estimate our current self-worth or future potential. Past failures, unfulfilled dreams, and missed opportunities often hold us back. Chris Ford will challenge you to take a really good look at yourself, and to accept yourself for who and what you are. Armed with such self-honesty, there’s no limit to what you can reasonably achieve. |
| Track | Keynote Address |