2023-11-04
The District 61 Autumn Celebration (Shine - Celebrate - Inspire!) is the ultimate destination you won't want to miss… Register today!
- Eventbrite for payment by credit card (here!)
- It's a special day where we come together to acknowledge our commitments to leadership, recognize exceptional service and achievements from the previous year, and be inspired. Come celebrate with your fellow Toastmasters!
- Contact Celebrate@TMD61.com for any questions.
Holiday Inn Laval - Montreal
2900 Boulevard le Carrefour, Laval, QC, H7T 2K9
Link to the hotel: https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/laval/ymqlv/hoteldetail
Room Reservations:
- Call 1-877-660-8550
- Quote “Toastmasters” to receive the special rate
- Available until 2023-10-06
Google Map for Directions:
Sheryl Roush, Accredited Speaker (AS)
Keynote Address
"Shine - Celebrate - Inspire!"
This inspirational keynote message celebrates the “true gold” in our district … our diversity, our commonalties, and our community.
Workshop
"Market Like a Pro!"
How to promote your Club to potential members.
Presenter: Sheryl Roush, DTM, PDG, AS
Sheryl Roush, DTM, Past District 5 Governor, is the CEO of Sparkle Presentations, Inc., based in New York.
An international speaker for over 35 years, she "brings out the brilliance" in individuals, businesses and organizations.
An active member of Toastmasters since 1987, she received the Presidential Citation in 2009 for enhancing global communication and leadership.
Sheryl earned her Accredited Speaker designation from Toastmasters in 1993 at the Toronto International Convention.
Passionate about our organization, Sheryl is the author of the International Book Award’s "Best Anthology" for "Heart of a Toastmaster", showcasing 135 members sharing their true short stories.
Schedule
(Times are approximate, subject to change)
08:00 - Arrive, Coffee, and networking
08:30 - Opening
08:45 - Keynote Speaker
Sheryl Roush, DTM, PDG, AS
"Shine - Celebrate - Inspire!"
09:45 - Recognition
11:00 - Workshop
Sheryl Roush, DTM, PDG, AS
"Market Like a Pro!"
12:30 - Lunch
13:45 - District Event Promotions
14:00 - Recognition and Club Awards
15:00 - Recognition and District Awards
16:00 - Photos with Award Winners
16:30 - Adjournment of the day!
Club Awards and Recognition
Rookie of the Year
Recognizes and honours a new Toastmaster (must be a member for less than 18 months) who demonstrated a solid commitment to standards of excellence in Toastmasters, showed improved performance in communication skills, and contributed to Toastmasters beyond the club.
Crowning Glory Trophy
Team Spirit Trophy
Muriel Howe Trophy (Club President of the Year)
Recognizes outstanding achievement and exceptional leadership of a member serving as Club President who models a commitment to the club members, leading the club to achieve the Distinguished Club goals.
District Awards and Recognition
Outstanding Members
Area Director of the Year
Recognizes an Area Director whose dedication, commitment, and Area team significantly contributed to achieving the District mission. The dedication and commitment are measured across membership building and retention, club extensions, distinguished club program, education and training, leadership commitment and support, and public relations.
Division Director of the Year
Recognizes a Division Director whose dedication, commitment, and District team significantly contributed toward achieving the District mission. The dedication and commitment are measured across membership building and retention, club extensions, distinguished club program, education and training, leadership commitment and support, and public relations.
District Director Appreciation Awards
District Director’s Award
District Toastmaster of the Year
Recognizes one Toastmaster whose dedication, commitment, and efforts significantly contributed to achieving the District mission.
Chris Ford Leadership Award
Documents and images.
The Autumn Celebration is a hybrid event (in-person and virtual participation via Zoom).
You may set up your optional, free Zoom account at https://zoom.us
The Zoom link will be emailed from Eventbrite to the email address you used to register the morning of the event.
Simultaneous interpretation will be offered, when possible, via Zoom.
To access simultaneous interpretation in-person:
- To access the Zoom link, bring a laptop/smartphone/tablet.
- Headphones/earbuds must be worn to avoid audio feedback loops.
- If required, bring a charging cable (ensure your device is fully charged on the morning of the event - a place to plug in cannot be guaranteed).
- Log in the Zoom link, and follow the instructions provided by the host.
To access simultaneous interpretation if participating virtually:
- Log in the Zoom link, and follow the instructions provided by the host.
