2024 CLCON Example

What is CLCON2024?

CLCON2024 is a week long conference from April 27-May 4, 2024 around leadership and communication. We kick it off with the business meeting on April 27 with our keynote in the afternoon. Through out the week we will several education sessions by various presenters.

We round out our week long conference with the Tall Tales Speech Contest on Friday, May 3, 2024 and our in person part of the conference on May 4, 2024. In addition our International Speech Contests will take place in the afternoon on May 4.

In Person Conference Day

On the day of the in person conference, attendees will get to network and talk to other fellow Toastmasters. In addition there will be Toastmasters swag, good food and camaraderie!

For those attending the conference for the first time, there will be a first timers scavengers hunt, with some prizes for those who top finishers of completing the hunt.

In addition we will be bringing back the Parade of Banners, where clubs can bring their banners, show them off, along with any ribbons they may have.

Conference Team

Big kudos and shout out to our conference team that is putting CLCON2024 together.

Conference Chair – Jennifer McGhee, DTM

Public Relations Team – Christian Austin, Bethany Hashway, DTM

Co-Education Chairs – Audrey Chretien, IPDD, DTM, Wendy Dalwin

Education Team – Angel Nuss, DTM

Sponsorship Chair – Michele Chamberlain

Sponsorship Team – Katie Kelly, Bruce Pyne, Evelyn Pierre-Mike

Facilities Chair – Dr. Sherri Raftery, DTM

Zoom Logistics Chair – Daniel Wallace, DTM

Contest Chair – Beri Recher

Parade of Banners Chair – Michael Brady

Registration Team – Michele Chamberlain, Daniel Wallace, DTM

A/V – Sean DaSilva, DTM

Advisor – Jennifer Tam, PQD, DTM

Key Note Speakers

Saturday, April 27, 2024 – Virtual

Stefano McGhee, DTM

Stefano McGhee – DTM

The District 31 CLCON planning team is thrilled to announce our Keynote speaker for our kick-off event on Saturday, April 27, 2024. This year’s virtual keynote will be delivered by Stefano McGhee, DTM, 2nd Vice President of Toastmasters International, Retired Air Force Lt. Colonel, and District 31 Past District Director. During Stefano’s presentation, he will share valuable information on the “why” of leadership. He’ll share some of his journey through District leadership, an explanation of why challenges are inherent in leadership, and seeing the real impact of the work a leader does. Stepping forward as a District 31 leader is a great way to experience the best of what leadership can do for you. You won’t want to miss this educational, enlightening and entertaining talk. Have a listen and be sure to register for this exciting event!

Saturday, May 4, 2024 – In Person/Hybrid

Bo Bennett, PhD

The District 31 CLCON planning team is thrilled to announce our Keynote speaker for our in-person event on May 4, 2024. This year’s in-person keynote will be delivered by Bo Bennett, PhD, author, and former District 31 Toastmaster. Bo is going to help us, as communicatees, to identify tactics used in what he calls “The Dark Side of Communication”. In the attached video, Bo peaks our interest as he explains how he will both teach and entertain us during his keynote presentation: The Lighter Side of the Dark Side of Communication. Have a listen and be sure to register for this exciting event!

Education Speakers

Monday, April 29, 2024 – Virtual – Laugh Out Loud

Steph Dalwin/Ammo Marfo – A Stand Up Guide for Public Speaking and Workshop