Conference Agenda and Virtual Program
Join us for a full week of virtual fun and learning.
Our conference will be held virtually through the Zoom Meeting platform. Zoom meeting links for each event/activity will be provided after registration. This event replaces our usual in-person conference.
When?
- May 11-14 Educational Presentations
- May 16 Annual Business Meeting, Keynote Presentation, Hall of Fame & Gala (all virtual!)
- May 17 Region 9 International Director address & District 31 International Speech Contest
Where?
Zoom Meetings – Hosted by District 31 Toastmasters
Come cheer our contestants on and find out who will represent us at the International Speech contest quarterfinals.
Check out each session on the virtual program below.
**Please note that we will be taking photos at this event and these may be published on the District 31 Toastmasters website for promotional purposes.
Featuring:
- Educational presentations from experts in the fields of communication and leadership
- Annual Business Meeting, alignment & officer elections
- Virtual Keynote Presentations by Pres Vasilev & Region 9 International Director Stefano McGhee
- District 31 Contest finals for International speech. Featuring the top 9 speakers from over 200 Toastmasters clubs in Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Monday, May 11, 2020
Larry Wilson
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Improvisation, aka. Advanced Table Topics facilitated by Larry Wilson
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Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Kim Weeter
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
The Power of Stillpoint Presence: Honing Your Ability to Bring It Center Stage
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Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Dr. Haleem Syed
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Four Secrets of Powerful Evaluations
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Thursday, May 14, 2020
David Lintz
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Actionable Evaluation – Moderated by David Lintz
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Saturday, May 16, 2020
Christine Lewis
9:00 AM to 9:15 AM
Business Meeting Welcome from District Director
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Pres Vasilev
9:15 AM to 9:20 AM
Keynote Welcome
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Christine Lewis
9:20 AM to 12:00 Noon
District 31 Business Meeting
District Council to receive district briefings and conduct district business
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12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM
Mid-Day Break
Pres Vasilev
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Keynote Workshop – Secrets of Compelling Storytelling™
Presented by 2013 World Champion of Public Speaking Pres Vasilev
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Anthony Alexander
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Hall of Fame – District 31 Recognition Awards
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8:00 PM to 12:00 Midnight
District 31 Virtual Gala and Party
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Sunday, May 17, 2020
Christine Lewis
9:00 AM to 9:10 AM
Contest Day Welcome from District Director
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Stefano McGhee
9:05 AM to 9:50 AM
Region 9 International Director Stefano McGhee, DTM, PDG, PDD
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9:50 AM to 10:30 AM
Coffee Break & Contest Briefings
While Contest Judges and Volunteers are being briefed in one Zoom room, other Toastmasters may stop into the Coffee Break Zoom room and socialize with other Toastmasters.
10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon
District 31 International Speech Contest
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