2024 Conference

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Join us April 20, 2024 in for a Hybrid conference either online or in Pasadena, CA at CalTech

California Institute of Technology - Parking at 370 S. Holliston, Pasadena, CA 91106 (see map below)

Get ready to commemorate a century of Toastmasters at the District 100 Conference!  Step into a time machine and party like it’s 1924!  Your day will be jam-packed with insightful educational sessions and interactive labs where you can tackle your PR and Pathways challenges, and an entertaining Speak Easy featuring games designed to hone your in-person speaking skills.

Prepare to be inspired by a riveting keynote speech from the esteemed International Director, Jesse Oakley III. The excitement doesn’t stop there! The climax of the day will be a thrilling speech contest where representatives from all 5 Divisions vie for a coveted gold medal at the District Contests.

Who will move on to represent District 100 in the subsequent round of International Speech Contests? Could District 100 be heading to Anaheim this fall? Let’s wait and see!

Get into the spirit of the era by dressing up as a flapper, a suffragette, a newsie, or a 20’s gangster! Plus, we’re throwing back to the 20’s by offering an all-day in-person event stating at the unbeatable price of just $24 for ’24. Don’t miss out on this unique celebration!

Registration includes continental breakfast, beverages, free parking, and an all day session including exciting contests, educational sessions, and games.

Lunch is is available for an additional $20 for a delivered boxed lunch with a sandwich (vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free available), chips, fruit medley, and a cookie.  There are nearby lunch options off campus as well.

Conference Schedule

Time

Event

Details

Location

8:00 AM

Check-in and Registration

Steele 102

9:00 AM

Welcome: Jesse Oakley III

Steele 102

9:15 AM

Incentive Award Presentation - Heather Osborn, Angel Larena

Steele 102

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

Educational: 5 Levels of Leadership -
Jesse Oakley III

Great leadership is needed today. How can one understand the steps to go from leadership that stinks to leadership becoming great? Our International Director Jesse Oakley III will explain the significance of the 5 Levels of Leadership and how it can benefit teams reaching for history-making goals that are beyond the horizon.

Steele 102

10:20 AM - 11:05 AM

Educational: Unlock your Voice - Master the Art of Captivating Communication - Erin Loman Jeck

Imagine captivating any audience with your words, mastering the art of storytelling, and turning your speaking skills into a thriving business. This isn’t just a dream—it’s what Erin Loman Jeck will help you achieve in our upcoming session on mastering compelling communication. Erin’s approach goes beyond the basics, diving deep into how to effectively use your voice, body language, and the power of strategic storytelling to connect with your audience on a profound level. Learn how to harness tone, pitch, pace, and volume to make your message resonate, and discover the secrets to engaging different learning styles through Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).

Steele 102

11:10 AM - 11:55 AM

Educational: Mastering Hybrid Meetings - Janell Williams

Ready to take your events to the next level? Join our workshop and discover the secrets to hosting hybrid meetings and events that wow both in-person and online audiences! From setup to execution, we’ll show you how to keep everyone engaged and smiling every step of the way!

Steele 102

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Pathways Lab

Keck 142

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Unlock Your Voice Lab

Keck 142

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

PR/Media Lab

Keck 111

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Games

Spin the wheel of speaking to determine which game you’ll play? – Powerpoint Karaoke: Come up with a presentation from the slides we show you – Soapbox: Get up on your soapbox and rant for 2 minutes – My day at the _____: Tell us about your day at the location we tell you – Evaluate then Speak: Come up with a partner who evaluates you for a 2 minute speech you’ll give after the eval!

Watson

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch

Steele 102

1:00 PM - 1:05 PM

Welcome: Marcia Yamanaka, District 100 Director

Steele 102

1:05 PM - 1:30 PM

Keynote: Jesse Oakley III - The Zeroth Law

What do Toastmasters and Physics have in common? To find out a relative response, come hear our keynote International Director Jesse Oakley III as he turns up the heat and discuss how the Zeroth law can relate to Toastmaster culture.

Steele 102

1:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Hall of Fame/DTM Hug Line

Steele 102

1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Contests: Table Topics

Steele 102

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Contests: International

Steele 102

3:30 PM

Winners Announced

Steele 102

4:00 PM

Program End

Steele 102

Opportunity Drawing!

Support your district by entering into the Opportunity Drawing for great prizes!  Visit here for more to be updated soon.  

Three entries included with in-person registration, one with online.

Prizes include: 2 trips to Antigua, gift certificates to local businesses, and more.

Pricing:

10 entries  – $5

25 entries – $10

45 entries – $15

70 entries – $20

200 entries – $50

450 entries – $100

Packages

Electronics Gift Basket:
– Floating Wireless Speaker
– Multicolor Smart Wi-Fi Lightbulb
– Best Buy $30 Gift Card
– Nintendo $30 eShop Gift Card

Relax Gift Basket:
– 50″ x 60″ sherpa throw
– SpaFinder $50 Gift Card
– Waterford Crystal Vase
 
Home Goods Gift Basket:
– Alexa Echo
– Lands End Bag
– Breville Original Sandwich Maker
 
Home Goods & Work-Out Basket:
– 5-cup Coffee Maker
– One pair of 3-lb weights
– Two months of Fitness Membership at Curves
 
Pasadena Elite Entertainment Experience:
– Two Passes to the Huntington Library
– Two Tickets to the Pasadena Playhouse
– Two Tickets to the Historical Tea & Dance Society
 
LA/OC Entertainment Experience:
– Two Unlimited Ride Wristbands to Pacific Park
– Four Tickets to the Bowers Museum
– Regal $15 Gift Card
 
Pineapple Beach Club Caribbean Beachfront Resort
10 nights of Ocean View Accommodations, for 3 double-occupancy rooms
 
St. James’s Club & Villas Caribbean Beachfront
10 nights of Premium Accommodation, for 3 double-occupancy rooms

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