This Week’s News

April 24, 2024

Wednesday, April 24: Last Day to Register for Virtual Attendance to the Spring Conference

Notice of D35 Toastmasters Hybrid Annual Business Meeting

This message is to give Official Notice of the 2024 District 35 Annual District Council Business Meeting which will be held on April 27, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Brookfield, WI. The meeting will be hybrid and held in conjunction with the 2024 District 35 Spring Conference.

The agenda and all meeting materials have been posted on the District website at https://district35.org/spring-annual-business-meeting/ for your review before the meeting.

All District 35 Toastmasters are welcome to attend the District Council Meeting in person or virtually. Commit to attending by registering via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqfuyqrTIpE9247FVUzCmzkbTc8f6YLEv7.

Only District Council Members in good standing can vote and participate in District business. If you are attending in person, please bring a personal electronic device to participate in the voting process.

No proxies are allowed per Toastmasters International protocols.

All District Council Members should have received an email from tmcredentials35@gmail.com. If you are a District Council member and did not receive this email, check your spam folder, and then connect with tmcredentials35@gmail.com to procure the email as soon as possible. This email provides details and information about the credentialing process and voting process to ensure we can establish a quorum to conduct District business. If you have not already done so, please follow up to ensure we can establish a quorum to conduct District business.

The following resources are available for you to review and prepare for this meeting:

Candidate Showcase: Recordings Available

At the Annual Business Meeting, District Council Members will vote for future leaders for District 35. Get to know the candidates ahead of the meeting by reviewing a recorded interview with each of the candidates.

Spring Conference: Pathways to Significance

The annual Spring Conference takes place Friday, April 26 & Saturday, April 27 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Milwaukee-Brookfield.

For those of you registered to attend virtually, Zoom links will be sent by Friday. In-person attendees should plan dress in business casual attire for the Friday night and Saturday activities and business attire for the Saturday night dinner and Hall of Fame Ceremony.

We look forward to seeing you this weekend!

Conference Agenda

Friday, April 26th

7:00 PM – Evaluation Contest
8:30 PM – Comedy by Darren LaCroix
9:00 PM – Socializing & Snacks

Saturday, April 27th

8:00 AM – Opening Ceremonies & Banner Parade
8:50 AM – Darren LaCroix Keynote “17 Minutes To Your Dream”
9:45 AM – Darren LaCroix – “Own The Stage”
10:40 AM – Breakout A & B – Gina Glover / Paul Anderson
11:35 AM – Lunch
12:00 PM – Lunch Awards
1:00 PM – Annual Business Meeting
1:00 PM – Breakout C – DJAB
2:40 PM – Breakout D & E – Amy Linn-Strosin / Michelle Von Ruden
2:40 PM – Contest Prep
3:40 PM – International Speech Contest
5:15 PM – Pre-Dinner Break
5:45 PM – First-Timers Reception
6:15 PM – Dignitary Line-Up
6:30 PM – Dinner
7:15 PM – Hall of Fame

District Speech Contestants Announced

The District speech contests will take place next weekend at the annual Spring Conference and the stage is set. Register to attend virtually and cheer on the contestants as they compete to be the District Speech Champion!

District 35 Evaluation Contest Contestants

Division A: Michael Graney

Division C: Cassie Volden

Division D: Todd Gatien

Division E: Paul Hunt

Division F: Gina Cefalu-Paulick

Division N: Dan Odero

District 35 International Contest Contestants

Division A: Nicki Vo

Division C: Kjersti Beth

Division D: Kathy Glazier-Brown

Division E: Heather Olmstead

Division F: Dede Obuch

Division N: Sarah Creighton

Attending the D35 Conference In Person? Consider Volunteering 1 Hour at the Registration Desk

We are looking for a team to welcome people to the District 35 Conference on Friday evening and Saturday morning. Be that fun, first impression, help find the correct name badge, and wish attendees a great event! Sign up with a friend or meet a few new ones during your one-hour shift. For years, this has been the hub of activity at our conferences where old friends meet and new friends are made! Contact Rhonda Williams (rhondainwisconsin@gmail.com) to volunteer.

Membership Dues are Still Being Accepted Online

Although the April renewals due date has passed, you can still submit dues payments online to keep your club members and your club in good standing. Log in to Club Central to submit dues or conduct other club business online. You may contact Club and Member Support by emailing renewals@toastmasters.org.