District Council Annual Meeting to elect new officers, approve the new district alignment and other official district business. All Club Presidents and Vice Presidents Education plus members of the District Executive Committee are expected to attend and vote while all other members are welcome to attend and watch. Please make sure to join at least 5 minutes early so the meeting can start on time.

Registration Link

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vcuurqj8jE9C5PUK5uUFbAv--7b41ZmqK     

Virtual Education Sessions: SUPERPOWERS, ACTIVATE!
(Day 1) (Saturday) 

Join us virtually for the first day of CLCON 2023, District 31 Toastmaster's Communication and Leadership Conference. We will have 3 educational sessions:

• "Ultraspeaking" by Tristan de Montebello
• "Storytelling for Success: How to Tell Stories like Steve Jobs" by Diana Robertson
• "Jedi Mind Tricks to Fight Anxiety!" by Bill Cashman and Dr. Rick Silverman

The first session will start at 1:30 PM, but please join early for networking with other attendees and to ensure an on-time start. We recommend using the link in the registration email to add this event to your calendar.

Registration Link
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsduqtpzgiGt35vG175n-39_Z3tKHexG2Q

Virtual Education Sessions: FOCUSING FORWARD

(Day 2) (Monday)

Join us virtually for the second day of events at CLCON 2023, District 31 Toastmaster's Communication and Leadership Conference. We will have 2 educational sessions this Monday evening:

• "Setting Goals and Planning for a Successful Club Experience" by Christopher Nielsen
• "Why You Really Joined Toastmasters - A Workshop on Persuasive Speaking" by Peter Bossio

The first session will start at 6:00 PM, but please join early for networking with other attendees and to ensure an on-time start. We recommend using the link in the registration email to add this event to your calendar.

Registration Link

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAldemqpzMuEtKuS0wTLESu7CsgSXwU3FLv

Virtual Education Sessions: TECHNICAL TUNE-UPS

(Day 3) (Tuesday)

Join us virtually for the third day of events at CLCON 2023, District 31 Toastmaster's Communication and Leadership Conference. We will have 2 educational sessions:

• "Write Here, Write Now" by Sutikshna Veeravalli
• "Leverage Your Voice for Career Success" by Christine Menschner

The first session will start at 6:00 PM, but please join early for networking with other attendees and to ensure an on-time start. We recommend using the link in the registration email to add this event to your calendar.

Registration Link
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArd-mvqD4qGtLFbsJCNrd9Xa2_7KWwSVbC

Virtual Education Sessions: MODERN SPEAKING

(Day 5) (Thursday)

Join us virtually for the fifth day of events at CLCON 2023, District 31 Toastmaster's Communication and Leadership Conference. We will have 2 educational sessions:

• "PLAY in Public Speaking - How to Infuse FUN into your Talks" by Mary Cheyne
• "Think Inside the Box: How to Reach Your Audience Online" by Alexandre Matte

The first session will start at 6:00 PM, but please join early for networking with other attendees and to ensure an on-time start. We recommend using the link in the registration email to add this event to your calendar.

Registration Link: 

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcldOyprzojGdHGsScC8Y9bFy4wGiWNB-wt     

Virtual Accredited Speaker Program Sessions: NEW HORIZONS

(Day 6) (Friday)

Speak & Market Like A Pro: The 10 Must Haves in the Speaking Business  - May 5, 2023  6:00pm - 7:00pm


Session #1: Discover what you need to get going as a paid presenter and how to promote your business, so you can apply to earn Toastmasters Accredited Speaker credential. Learn the 10 Must Haves in the speaking business today….!



How to Earn Toastmasters Accredited Speaker Designation - May 5, 2023  7:00pm - 8:00pm

Session #2: The Accredited Speaker Program, Toastmasters elite designation for subject matter experts that excel in presenting. Hear an overview of the AS Program, and how you might already be eligible to apply. 

Led by Sheryl Roush, she is joined by several AS colleagues to share insights and answer questions!
The evening will start at 6:00 PM, but please join early for networking with other attendees and to ensure an on-time start. We recommend using the link in the registration email to add this event to your calendar.

Registration Link
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvc-yprzkuE92156NKvykRVOgly16bgWdv     

Hall of Fame and Raffle Results
(Day 7 ) (Saturday) 

Join us virtually for the Hall of Fame recognition ceremony at CLCON 2023, District 31 Toastmaster's Communication and Leadership Conference. We will also draw and announce the raffle winner names. The session will start at 1:00 PM. We recommend using the link in the registration email to add this event to your calendar. Please note that this is the only event on Saturday that is free to attend virtually. The morning sessions and the International Contest both require the All Access Virtual Pass.

Registration Link
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvc-6ppj0uHdQDiRPYY1XkEH27ghokhqzd

Hybrid International Speech Contest

(Day 7) (Saturday)  

Join us for the final event of CLCON 2023, District 31 Toastmaster's Communication and Leadership Conference. Hear the 8 Division contest winners face off in the International Speech Contest for the chance to represent District 31 at the Regional Video Quarter Finals. The contest will start at 2:00 PM, but please join early to ensure an on-time start. Please note that there are separate Zoom meetings for the morning sessions and the Hall of Fame recognition ceremony.

Registration 

To attend in person in Norwood, please register and pay $70 for the Saturday In Person Ticket. To attend virtually, please register and pay $9 for the All Access Virtual Pass (which also allows you to attend the Wednesday session virtually).