Welcome to the District ONE Spring Conference 2008 Website!
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Join us this Spring and "Power Up with Toastmasters!"
Click here and listen to an audio message from Craig Valentine!
What is a District Conference?
The 2008 Spring Conference is an opportunity for Toastmasters and non-Toastmasters alike from the Los Angeles area to invest in their future by learning from top-notch speakers and leaders, network, and observe some of the best speakers in District ONE compete for the title of District Champion in the Table Topics and International Speech Contests.
This event includes three phenomenal speakers, the Table Topics and International Speech Contests, the Hall of Fame Luncheon, a special presentation by the International Director from Region II, and the Communication and Leadership Award.
Who will be speaking?
Keynote Speaker
Tara Church
"Illuminating Growth With Toastmasters"
The L'Oreal Paris 2007, Woman of Worth Honoree
Founder, Tree Musketeers
Keynote Speaker Tara Church challenges the audience to use Toastmaster skills to make a major difference. She's traveled from the South Bay around the world with an important message--and so can you!
Tara graduated from USC, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, and with dual honors. She honed her philanthropic and public-leadership skills at Harvard Law School and practiced litigation at major law firms in New York and Los Angeles.
Leadership Breakfast
Lauren Kelly, DTM
International Director
"Leadership in the Workplace"
Lauren is an Information Technology Project Manager specializing in healthcare insurance for United Health Group. Her work as a project manager earned her the coveted IT Excellence award for 'Exceptional Team Work' and in 2005 she earned the Project Management Professional certificate, PMP. She is a 20 year member of Toastmasters and has taken full advantage of all the leadership opportunities offered - including the top 3 leadership roles in Founder's District, responsible for more than 200 clubs and about 3,800 members.
Today Lauren is sharing with us her journey in project management and how Toastmasters plays an active part in her daily responsibilities. Understanding leadership in the workplace is critical to career succeess. Learn how you can utilize the leadership skills you learn in Toastmasters in your work and personal life.
Educational Workshop
Craig Valentine, DTM
"How to Keep Your Audiences on the Edge of Their Seats"
1999 World Champion of Public Speaking.
President, The Communication Factory
Co-Founder, World Champion's Edge Program
There is a definite PROCESS for keeping your audiences on the edge of their seats. It is not easy to come by or easy to use. However, once you master it, you will find doors opening for you that you never even knew existed. In this fast-paced entertaining workshop, Craig will provide you with the tools necessary to keep your audience members leaning on your every word while you deliver a message they cannot shake from their minds. Click here to visit Craig's website.
How do I Register?
This year we are excited to provide you, for the first time, with online registration. Simply click here and select the ticket that works best for you, then make payments with our secure-online payment system through PayPal. After that, show up to the hotel on Saturday and check-in!
Price Information
Full Day Registration – March 1 – April 30 $60
May 1 – May 10 $75
Includes: Leadership Breakfast (continental style), Keynote Speaker, Table Topics Contest, Business Meeting, Hall of Fame Luncheon, Communication & Leadership Award Ceremony, Critical Success Factors Workshop, Educational Workshop, International Speech Contest, and Discounted Parking (only $10 - Westin Hotel parking structure)
Half Day Registration - Morning $40
Includes: Leadership Breakfast (continental style), Keynote Speaker, Table Topics Contest, Business Meeting, and Discounted Parking (only $10 - Westin Hotel parking structure)
Half Day Registration - Afternoon $40
Includes: Educational Workshop, International Speech Contest, and Discounted Parking (only $10 - Westin Hotel parking structure)
Business Meeting - Free!
Includes Discounted Parking (only $10 – Westin Hotel parking structure)