Come and join us in Moncton for lots of learning and laughter.

BREAKING NEWS: Darren LaCroix will be doing an open session Friday morning, June 5, 2009, 9:00 am - 10:30 am in the Westmorland Room at the Conference venue, Crowne Plaza Downtown Moncton! Great opportunity to listen and learn more from the 2001 World Champion of Public Speaking! Know someone who would enjoy hearing a Champion speaker? Co-workers, management personnel, friends, family, neighbours! Spread the news about this spontaneous bonus session!

You won't want to miss the good times, laughs and learnings to be shared by all.

Please note: This conference is scent-free. Please ensure your hair-sprays, deodorants and other toiletries are scent-free since many of our participants are allergic to perfume. Because we know you want this to be an enjoyable experience for all, we thank you for your cooperation.

Schedule of Events

Blue rows indicate the District Officers Training (Top 3) or training for a specific District office, as indicated.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009
    Tour options

 

Thursday, June 4, 2009
  5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Special Governance Meeting
For PIPs, PIDs, IDs, Candidates
  7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Reception + Entertainment / Kitchen Party
  9:30 pm Conference Day Closes

 

Friday, June 5, 2009
  7:30 am Buffet Breakfast for Top 3
  8:00 am – 4:15 pm Training Sessions for Top 3
  9:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration Open
9:00 am – 10:30 am Darren LaCroix bonus session, Westmorland Room
  11:45 pm Opening & Welcome
  12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Opening Session, Darren LaCroix, TI's 2001 World Champion of Public Speaking
  1:30 pm – 1:45 pm Break
  1:45 pm – 2:30 pm Educational Session
"Hot Potato"
  2:30 pm – 2:45 pm Break
includes Drinkable Danone Delights - drinkable Danone yogurt - a light refreshment for the afternoon
  2:40 pm (2:43 pm) Bell Ringer (Draw for Prize)
  2:45 pm – 3:30 pm Educational - Meeting Rm 1
  2:45 pm – 3:30 pm Educational - Meeting Rm 2
  2:45 pm – 3:30 pm Educational - Meeting Rm 3
  3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Break
includes Ice Cream Social - select your 'ice cream on a stick' and then go outside for sunshine and a breath of fresh air.
  4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Toastmasters Int’l & You!
  5:00 pm – 5:30 pm Sound Check for Showcase
  5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Reception
  5:30 pm Entrance to Banquet Hall
  6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Dinner
  8:00 pm – 9:30 pm Humorous Showcase
  9:30 pm Conference Day Officially Closes
    Hospitality

 

Saturday, June 6, 2009
  8:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration Open
  9:15 am – 2:00 pm Credentials Desk Open
  7:30 am – 8:30 am District Officers-Breakfast
  7:30 am – 12 noon District Officers – Training
  7:00 am – 8:00 am Past DG Breakfast
  8:30 am – 11:30 am District Treasurer Training
  8:30 am – 9:15 am Educational - Meeting Rm 1
  8:30 am – 9:15 am Educational - Meeting Rm 2
  8:30 am – 9:15 am Educational - Meeting Rm 3
  8:30 am – 10:15 am Area Governor Training CANCELLED
  8:30 am – 10:15 am Division Governor Training CANCELLED
  9:00 am – 11:00 am PRO Training – Part I
  9:15 am – 9:30 am Break
  9:30 am – 10:15 am Educational - Meeting Rm 1
  9:30 am – 10:15 am Educational - Meeting Rm 2
  9:30 am – 10:15 am Educational - Meeting Rm 3
  10:15 am – 10:45 am Break
  11:00 am – 11:45 am Candidates’ Showcase
  12 noon – 1:30 pm Awards Luncheon - Mark Black, Guest Speaker
  1:00 pm – 3:30 pm PRO Training – Part II
  1:30 pm – 1:45 pm Break
  1:45 pm – 2:30 pm Educational - Meeting Rm 1
  1:45 pm – 2:30 pm Educational - Meeting Rm 2
  1:45 pm – 2:30 pm Educational - Meeting Rm 3
  1:45 pm – 2:30 pm Educational - Meeting Rm 4
  2:30 pm – 2:45 pm Break
  2:45 pm – 3:15 pm Sound Check for Contestants
  2:45 pm – 3:30 pm Educational - Meeting Rm 1
  3:30 pm Break
  3:30 pm

Contest Briefings
- contestants
- officials

  4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Business Meeting
  5:00 pm – 5:45 pm Reception
  5:30 pm Entrance to Banquet Hall
  5:45 pm Parade of Banners
  6:00 pm Banquet & International Speech Contest
  9:24 pm Announce Contest Results
    Presentation of Trophies
  9:30 pm Adjournment
    Social Event