FIELD NOTES
Attend Rise to the Challenge! Lyle Schellenberg, DTM District 7 Conference Chair
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ise to the challenge of bringing your dreams to life! Do not be discouraged by resistance, be nourished by it. Success is the experience of rising to the level of your true greatness. —Steve Maraboli,
International speaker and bestselling author of Life, the Truth, and Being Free.
The District 7 Annual Conference is back and it’s the day and the conference with the International better than ever. Rise to the Challenge offers a Speech Contest. mix of networking, learning, and fun. There are
Why should you attend the conference? To
opportunities to connect with old friends and enhance your personal and professional skills. make new ones. To combat Zoom Fatigue, the As a leader and conference attendee, you will conference is scheduled on three different days. gain ideas from a diverse group. Ideas to add to Thursday, May 13th we kick off the conference your toolbox for use in various settings including with the District 7 Evaluation Contest followed home, workplace, and club. by Trio-Pardy, an original District 7 game that
Whether you are a first-time conference
pits one trio member against the other. Who will attendee or a seasoned Toastmaster, there is reign as the champion?
something for you. Watch the contestants battle
The conference is live with International for the title of 1st place and witness the District’s Presidents. Our own Gary Schmidt served as the annual business meeting in action. Network or 2009-2010 International President. Gary is our come for the fun. Attend because this District Friday night Toastmaster. Our featured speaker Conference is your District Conference. Did I is Past International President Jana Barnhill. Saturday looks much like our in-person
mention the fun? Attend all or pick and choose the events that
conferences. The day begins with our keynote work for you. Leave the conference with renewed speaker International President, Richard E. Peck, inspiration and motivation that you can use to DTM. Cheer our newest batch of Distinguished Rise to the Challenge in your home, workplace, Toastmasters as they walk across the virtual or club. stage. The District Council meets to elect our new District Leaders. The Five Flavors of Toastmasters
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will be a fun networking experience. We wrap up
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