Step into the Power of Your Story
Join us for an unforgettable Spring Conference!
May 2-3, 2025
District 35 Conference Registration
Guest registration is available for guests only at lunch or dinner. Guests must accompany a Toastmaster attending the full conference event.
Club Registration Pricing
Register as a club and allow all of your members to attend in person at a discounted rate or virtually for free!
Registered clubs will be listed here within 48 hours of registering.
Registered Clubs – Updated 3/8/25
Cream City Communicators
Eastside Madison Toastmasters
Eclectic Image
Fond du Lac Toastmasters
Fox Speak Toastmasters
Generally Speaking Toastmasters
Love of Laughter
Menomonee Falls Toastmasters
Ozaukee Toastmasters
Reedsburg Area Toastmasters
Resource Advanced Toastmasters
Rolling Hills Toastmasters
Sheboygan Toastmasters Club Number 2121
SpeakEasy Toastmasters
Stevens Point Toastmasters #570
Tosa/Medical Toastmasters
Uptowners Toastmasters
Walworth County Toastmasters
Waukesha Toastmasters
Wausau Morning Toastmasters
Wisconsin Rapids Area Toastmasters Club
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DEC Member $100
Individual pricing for Area & Division Directors of a registered club. Must have a discount code.
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Regular Club Registration $175
March 10, 2025 - April 26 2025
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Regular Club Member Registration $150
Individual pricing for members of a registered club who register March 10 - April 6, 2025
Non-Club Registration Pricing
Prices reflect individual member pricing for those members of a club not registered
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DEC Member $140
Individual pricing for Area & Division Directors who are members of a club that is not registered. Must have a discount code.
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Regular Club Member Registration $235
Individual pricing for members of a registered club who register March 10 - April 6, 2025
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Guest Lunch Only $45
Registration for guests of paid attendees to the full event. This ticket is for lunch only.
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Guest Dinner Only $55
Registration for guests of paid attendees to the full event. This ticket is for dinner only
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Virtual Attendee $30
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DEC Member Virtual Attendee $15
For questions about registration, contact Conference Chair, Teri McGregor
920-422-4388
tmcgd35@gmail.com
District 35 Conference Room Block
Reserve your room today!
DoubleTree by Hilton Neenah
Neenah, WI
Reserve your hotel room now and take advantage of our special discounted rate. Don’t wait —rooms are limited & price ends on April 2, 2025!
Get Involved
Volunteers
We are looking for volunteers to support this event. Have fun while helping to make this event a success! Opportunities include:
- Help with registration
- Help set up
- Help assist our speakers as room attendants
- Assist with logistics
- Organize baskets for the raffle
- Assist with fundraising
If so, please let us know by completing this form.
Sponsors
Would your company or local business want to support this event by being a sponsor? There are numerous opportunities available at all price levels. More information can be found at the link below.
If you have questions, please contact Teri McGregor for more information.
Email: tmcgd35@gmail.com
Phone: 920-422-4388
Be sure to update and personalize this letter. The highlighted portions are meant to be updated but other changes may be needed depending on your unique request. You can pair this letter with the Sponsorship PDF linked above.
Thank You To Everybody Who Supports Our Conference!
Thank you to our sponsors, advertisers, and all those that donate to our raffle prizes. Your contributions help us fund our 2024 conference!
Donations
Burnett Medical Center
CENEX
Chippewa Valley Domino’s Pizza
Cumberland Healthcare
Janet O’Rourke
Leinenkugel’s Brewery
Louie’s Finer Meats
Ludy B’s Apiary
Mischief Maker
Donations (Cont’d)
Peter & Annie’s Coffee Shop
Richard Bryans
Ronda Borowski
Rouzer Family Maple Syrup
Sheboygan Falls Ace Hardware
Shell Lake Health Care Center
Shell Lake Marina
Turtle Lake Golf Course
Whispering Pines Golf
Speakers
Keynote Speaker - Dr. Iain Lampert
Dr. Iain Lampert is a public speaking competition expert and four-time national champion. As the founder of Authentalk, Iain has coached students of all ages to over 1,500 championships in speech, debate, trial advocacy, and more.
LINKS:
https://www.authentalk.org/
https://www.youtube.com/@Iaintertainment
https://www.linkedin.com/in/iainlampert/
https://www.modernbrain.com/
https://www.internationalmocktrial.com/
KEYNOTE MAIN POINTS:
1 – CHALLENGES – what gets in the way of authentic storytelling (lack of integrity, courage, and clear feedback)
2 – HARMS – negative consequences of current practices (burnout, disconnection)
3 – SOLUTIONS – how to enhance storytelling on a systematic level (promoting integrity, improving feedback, the power of self-awareness)
Additional Speakers
Name: Audrey Cramer
Website: audreycramercoaching.com
Session Title: Sound On: Making Waves with the Power of Your Voice
Session Summary:
Your voice has the power to inspire, influence, and create change—but too often, we hesitate to use it. In this engaging session,
Audrey shares her journey from staying quiet to becoming a speaker, revealing the lessons she learned along the way. Through personal stories, practical strategies, and interactive insights, you’ll discover how to harness your unique knowledge and experiences to communicate with confidence and impact.
Whether you’re speaking on a stage, in a meeting, or in everyday conversations, this session will give you actionable tools to make your message resonate. You’ll learn how to clarify your core message, connect with your audience, and amplify your voice so that it doesn’t just add to the noise—it makes waves.
Are you ready to turn the sound on?
Name: Lacey Heward
Session Title: Tipping The Ladder: How hierarchical thinking is keeping you trapped and how connection is the key to true freedom.
Session Summary:
Join Lacey for an eye-opening session on how hierarchical thinking shapes our personal and societal progress. This mindset—built on competition, comparison, and isolation—can limit opportunities for true collaboration and fulfillment. Through personal stories, research, and real-world examples, Lacey will explore how shifting away from the “ladder” mentality can open doors to freedom, trust, and meaningful connections.
Discover how embracing abundance, interdependence, and shared goals can foster a sense of belonging and empowerment for everyone. Walk away with fresh insights and practical strategies to build stronger, more inclusive networks—both in your personal life and as a leader.
Name: Jackie Scott
Session Title: How to Put the Pieces Together to Becoming a Confident Speaker
Summary:
Many factors go into being a great speaker, and all of the things learned in Toastmasters can help you, but only if you see the helpful suggestions as pieces to the puzzle of great speaking – when you leave out one piece, it’s incomplete. Join Jackie as she shows you how you can make all the pieces come together to form the complete puzzle and take your speaking from mediocre to great.
Name: John Scott
Session Title: How to Write a Great Speech
Summary:
Crafting a Powerful Speech: Engaging Your Audience Through Storytelling
This practical, hands-on session will give you the tools and strategies to craft a compelling speech that captivates your audience. Building on insights from a popular presentation, this updated training introduces fresh techniques to create engaging, impactful content.
Aligned with the conference theme, The Power of Your Story, this session highlights how the best speeches draw from personal experiences to create authentic connections. Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or just starting out, you’ll walk away with actionable tips to make your message more memorable and meaningful.
Event Agenda
Friday, May 2
5 pm: Registration opens
7 pm: Table Topics Speech Contest
8:30 pm: Individual and club awards & recognition
Saturday, May 3
5:30 am: Sunrise Walk
7 am: Registration
8 am: Opening ceremony
9 am: Keynote
10 am: Education sessions
11 am: Education sessions
Noon: Lunch & DTM Celebration
1 pm: Business meeting
3:30 pm: International Speech Contest
6:00 pm: Dinner banquet
7:30 pm: Hall of Fame
9:00 pm: Socializing