2012 Fall Conference Script As of 11/4/2012 – per Louise Maitland 35
District 36
Fall Conference
November 16-17, 2012
Silver Spring Hilton
8727 Colesville Road
Silver Spring, MD 20901
– per Louise Maitland
Conference Chair
General Directions for Everyone
District Staff and Contest Masters: Let's observe strictly the time limits in this schedule. If we do, we will begin and end every event on time. Avoid mentioning, "We are running late," "Without further ado," or similar words. Avoid making comments like, “This is not in the script.”
Table of Contents
GENERAL INFO
Page 2 General Directions and Table of Contents
AGENDA
Page 3 Agenda/Room Assignments
DISTRICT PERSONNEL AND CONFERENCE ASSIGNMENTS
Page 5 Cast of Characters
Page 7 Potential list of VIPs, in order they should be introduced.
Page 9 List of Props
DAY-BY-DAY SCRIPT
Page 12 FRIDAY Registration Desk
Page 15 Opening Remarks & Friday Evening Educational Session #!
Pages 17 Table Topics Contest
Page 20 Ed Session 1 – SPEAK – the Movie
Page 21 SATURDAY Registration Desk
Pages 24 Opening Ceremonies & District Governor Address
Page 28 Saturday Morning Educational Session #2
Page 29 Saturday Morning Educational Session #3
Page 31 Saturday Morning Educational Session #4
Page 33 Saturday Morning Educational Session #5
Pages 35 Leadership Luncheon
Page 37 Hall of Fame
Page 39 60th Anniversary Celebrations and Dessert Reception
Page 40 District Council Meeting
Page 42 Humorous Speech Contest and Conference Closing
Conference Schedule
Friday, November 16, 2012
6:00 pm Registration Maryland Ballroom Foyer
Bookstore and Silent Auction Severn Room
60th Anniversary District 36 Museum Chesapeake Room
District 36 Historical Item Display Annapolis Room
6:00 pm Reception & Refreshments (Cash Bar) Maryland Ballroom Foyer
6:45pm Table Contest Briefings
- Contestants Briefing for Table Topics Contest Maryland Ballroom
- Judges, Timers Ballot Counters Briefing Chesapeake Room
7:00 pm Welcome - Opening Maryland Ballroom
7:30 pm Table Topics Contest Maryland Ballroom
8:30 pm Refreshments and cash bar reopens Maryland Ballroom
8:30 pm Educational Session #1 Maryland Ballroom
SPEAK – the Movie Special Screening (Charlie Wilson)
10:30 pm Karaoke Mixer, Cash bar, refreshments Maryland Ballroom
Saturday, November 17, 2012
7:00 am Registration opens Maryland Ballroom Foyer
7:00 am Breakfast Maryland Ballroom
Club Doctor, Credentials Desk Annapolis Room
District 36 Historical Item Display Annapolis Room
60th Anniversary Spring Cover Display Annapolis Room
Bookstore and Silent Auction Opens Severn Room
60th Anniversary Museum and Banner Chesapeake Room
8:00 am First Timers Orientation Potomac Room
8:30 am Opening Ceremonies Maryland Ballroom
9:15 am Educational Session #2 Potomac Room
To Roast or Not to Roast? (Panelists )
Educational Session #3 Chesapeake I Room
Failure is Not an Option; It is Mandatory! How I Failed My
Way to the Top (Almost) (Liza Richards)
10:15 am Break - Networking
10:30am Educational Session #4 Potomac Room
Beyond Your Body Speaks: The Silent Language of
Toastmasters (Beth Stinson)
Educational Session #5 Chesapeake I Room
Effective Communications through Accent
Reduction & Modification ™ (Dotti LI)
11:30 am C&L Luncheon Maryland Ballroom
12:15 pm C&L Awardee Keynote Speech Maryland Ballroom
1:15 pm Hall of Fame Ceremonies Maryland Ballroom
2:15 pm 60th Anniversary Session Maryland Ballroom
Sharing Time – Panel Discussion (Doris Anne Martin)
Dessert Reception and Celebrations
2:30 pm Credentials Desk closes Annapolis Room
3.00 pm Business Meeting Chesapeake Room
4:00 pm Humorous Speech Contests Briefings
- Contestants Briefing Maryland Ballroom
- Judges, Timers, Ballot Counters Briefing Chesapeake Room
4:00 pm Silent Auction Closes Severn Room
60th Anniversary Spring Cover Design Display Closes Annapolis Room
4:30 pm Humorous speech Contests Maryland Ballroom
5:30 pm Deadline to pick up Silent Auction items
6:00 pm Bookstore Closes Severn Room
Club Doctor, D36 Museum closes Annapolis Room
6:30 pm Adjourns
Cast of Characters
General Conference:
Mike Rilee – District Governor
Scott Meyer – LGET
Yining Xie – LGM, Club Doctor
David Phillips – District Sergeant-at-Arms
Jaci Pasley – Co Chief Judge, Table Topics Contest
Nancy Farrar – Co-Chief Judge, Humorous Speech Contest
Jill Vanderweit & Division C Team – Registration Desk
Louise Maitland – Conference Chair
Janice Strachan – Conference Co-Chair
Mike Nolan – Videographer
Mel Bayo – Assistant Videographer
Desiree Payne & PRO Team – Photographer
Beth Stinson - Tweeting
Fritzie Leroy - Facebook
Rose Burrell- Tweeting
Jay Moore - Posting (Web Services)
Kim Brown - Photography +
Brent Jackson - Posting and Tweeting
Brent Jackson – Twitter and Social Media
Tamar Clarke – Bookstore Coordination
Mary Harrison & Division D Team – Bookstore Sales
Bonnie Maidak & Division F Team - Hall of Fame Ceremonies
Erik Brandt & Division B Team – 50/50 Raffle, fun and games, & C& L Award Keynote logistics
Nancy Farrar – National Anthem (Saturday morning) S;miles Unlimited singing group
Janice Strachan & Division E Team – Educational Sessions logistics and evaluations
Scott Meyer – 60th Anniversary Spring Cover Poster Competition
Kim Brown-Jackson – 60th Anniversary Museum
Doris Anne Martin – 60th Anniversary Panel Discussion
Alisa Lipkind – Luncheon logistics
Tanya Pritchett & Division A Team – Silent Auction Logistics
Mary Ann Guerra – Credentials Chair
Julia Musson - District Secretary, Business Meeting
Tom Griffin – Parliamentarian, Business Meeting
Marilyn Mack – Mission of the District (Friday)
Jeff Miller – Inspirational Moment (Friday
Mike Nolan – Mission of the District (Saturday)
Raul Cadena – Toastmaster’s Promise (Saturday)
Laura Bell – Inspirational Moment (Saturday)
Andrea Tolbert – Mission of the District (Business Meeting)
Introducers:
Yentzu Chen, ACB, Area 21 Governor – Fri evening, Ed Session #1
Anita Hankerson, CC, CL, Area 13 Governor– Sat morning Ed Session #2
Kimberly Deavers-Sherman, CC, Area 66 Governor – Sat morning Ed Session #3
Steven Honegger, CC, CL, Area 23 Governor – Sat morning Ed Session #4
Lidia Carrera, CC, CL, Area 45, Governor – Sat morning, Ed Session #5
Kim Brown-Jackson, ACG, ALS – Saturday afternoon, 60th Anniversary Panel
Presenters:
Charlie Wilson – Fri evening Ed Session #1
Roasting Panelists – Sat morning Ed Session #2
Liza Richards – Sat morning Ed Session #3
Beth Stinson – Sat morning Ed Session #4
Dottie Li – Saturday morning Ed Session #5
Narjis Ali – Saturday Keynote Lunch
Doris Anne Martin – Saturday afternoon, 60th Anniversary Panel Discussion
M. Louise Butler, Michael Heney, Mary Ann Guerra, Jill Lambe – PDG Panelists
Contest Masters:
Arthur Sidney – Table Topics
Kylie Jia – Humorous Speech
Potential List of VIPs
(In order of Introduction)
___ Barry Piatt, DTM, Immediate Past District Governor
___ Mike Rilee, DTM, District Governor
___ Scott Meyer, DTM, LGET
___ Yining Xie, DTM, LGM
___ Desiree Payne, CC, Public Relations Officer
___ Julia Musson, ACB, District Secretary
___ Evan Hacker, DTM, District Treasurer
___ Howard Glassman, ACB, Assistant Treasurer
___ Tanya Pritchett, CC, ALB, Division A Governor
___ Erik Brandt, ATMB, ALB, Division B Governor
___ Jill Vanderweit , ACS, Division C Governor
___ Mary Harrison, ACB, CL, Division D Governor
___ Fritzie Leroy, ACB, ALB, Division E Governor
___ Bonnie Maidak, DTM, Division F Governor
Area Governors
Division AArea 11 Governor: Scott Matirne, ACB, ALB
Area 12 Governor: Ida King, CC
Area 13 Governor: Anita Hankerson, CC, CL
Area 14 Governor: Priyanka Komala, ACS
Area 15 Governor: Gwen Miller, ACS, ALB
Area 16 Governor: David Stanton, ACB. ALB / Division D
Area41 Governor: Ada Ejiogu, CC ALB
Area 42 Governor: Vernia Coleman, ACS, CL
Area 43 Governor: Melonie Heron, ACB, CL
Area 44 Governor: Barbara Haskell,
Area 45 Governor: Lidia Carrera, CC, CL
Area 46 Governor: Laura Bell, ACB, CL
Division B
Area 21 Governor: Yentzu Chen, ACB
Area 22 Governor: Amy Warren, ACB
Area 23 Governor: Mel Rohall, ACS, ALB
Area 24Governor: Miyako Soller-Pastor, ACB, ALB
Area 25 Governor: Lisa Simmons, ACB, ALB
Area 26 Governor: Tejas Patel, ACS, CL / Division E
Area 51 Governor: Kylie Jia, CC, CL
Area 52 Governor: Sandra Vu Le, CC
Area 53 Governor: David Raley, ACG, ALB
Area 54 Governor: Jean Chent, ACB
Area 55 Governor: Jo Ann Rinaudo, ACB, CL
Area 56 Governor: Kimberly Deavers-Sherman, CC
Division C
Area 31 Governor: Arthur Sidney, ACS
Area 32 Governor: Andrea Whittiker, CC
Area 33 Governor: Veda Blount, ACB, CL
Area 34 Governor: Joan Von Eden, ACG, ALS
Area 35 Governor: Helane Smith Miller, CC, ALB
Area 36 Governor: Catherine Baum, CC, CL / Division F
Area 61 Governor, Safaa Burns, ACB, CL
Area 62 Governor: Andrea Tolbert, CC, CL
Area 63 Governor: Lenore Sek, ACG, ALB
Area 64 Governor: Jacqueline Starkes, CC, ALB
Area 65 Governor: Bob Gunderson, ACB, ALB
Area 66 Governor: Steven Honegger. CC, CL
District Governors from other Districts:
___ Dianne LaWanway, DTM, District 27 Governor
___ Moe Hamilton, DTM, District 29 Governor
___ Frank Briggs, DTM, District 18, Governor
LGET from other Districts
___ Juliette Brown, Lt. Gov. Education & Training, District 29
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LGM from other Districts
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International Presidents
___ Viki Kinsman, DTM
Past International Presidents
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Past International Directors
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___ Doris Ann Martin, DTM, PID
___ Kathy Miles, DTM PID
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___ any others visiting from other districts
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Past District Governors
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___ Sandra Coles-Bell, DTM
___ Mary Ann Guerra, DTM
___ Mike Heney, DTM
___ Debbie Dusterwald, DTM
___ Elizabeth Tsai, DTM
___ Walter Long, DTM
___ Jill Lambe, DTM
___ Vince Caldwell, DTM
___ Bernadette Watson, DTM
___ LaVerne Hawkins, DTM
___ Paulette Claiborne, DTM
___ Barry Sherman, DTM
___ M. Louise Butler, DTM
___ Paul Terry, DTM
___ Jim Dooley, DTM
___ Jaci Pasley, DTM
PDGs from other Districts
___ Charlie Wilson, PDG, District 13
___ Paul White, DTM , PDG District D27
___ Kathy Fox, DTM, PDG, District 27
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Props List
District Governor needs to bring – MIKE RILEE
Area Governor of the Month Award (October and November)
C&L Awardee Plaque
Gifts of appreciation ???? ______
District Governor Banner
IPDG needs to bring – BARRY PIATT
Awards for: TM of Year, President of Year, Certificates for 2011-2012 year
Other 2011-2012 awards
LGET needs to bring – SCOTT MEYER
District Contests Trophies
District Contests Certificates
Bookstore certificates
DTM Ribbons
Presenter Certificates and gifts of appreciation
Triple Crown Ribbons
Chief Judge Certificate and appreciation token
Box of general office supplies
Contest Master Certificates/appreciation token
Stuffing party Refreshments
SAA needs to bring – DAVID PHILLIPS
Lectern
American Flag and Stand (hotel will have these)
2 Gavels:
· One for plenary sessions in Maryland Ballroom
· One for Potomac Room and Chesapeake Room
2 Sets of Timing Lights:
· One for contests in Maryland Ballroom
· One for business meeting in Potomac Room
Old and Current Banners and Banner Stands
2 Sets of Timing Cards (back up for Educational Sessions) Potomac, Chesapeake and Maryland Ballroom)
Stop watches (2)
Registration Desk – DIVISION C TEAM
Tape (Jill Vanderweit)
Stapler and Staples (Jill Vanderweit, & Div C Team)
Cash Box – Registration (Jill Vanderweit)
Conference Folders – Jill Vanderweit
Programs – Ida Jagg and GEICO (due Thursday night)
Badges – Jill Vanderweit and Div C Team
Badge Ribbons – Jill Vanderweit and Div C Team
Containers for recycled name tags – Jill Vanderweit
Master Registration List –Jill Vanderweit
Registration list – back up copy – Jill Vanderweit
Blank badges and badge holders – Jill Vanderweit
Sharpie, markers, pens, and other office supplies
Onsite registration forms
Onsite registration fees
Special meal tickets
Club Doctor Display – Yining Xie - LGM
Bookstore – DIVISION D TEAM
Cash Box – Bookstore (Jim Dooley, Tamar Clarke)
Bookstore inventory – (Tamar Clarke & Division D Team)
Price Sheets and Bags for purchases – (Tamar Clarke & Division D Team)
Silent Auction – DIVISION A TEAM
Cash Box – Silent Auction (Tanya Pritchett)
Silent Auction items – Tanya Pritchett & Div A Team
Donor List and Bidding Sheets - Tanya Pritchett & Div A Team
Auction Items description sheet - Tanya Pritchett & Div A Team
Instructions for Announcing Auction Winners - Tanya Pritchett & Div A Team
Educational Sessions – DIVISION E TEAM
Evaluation boxes (3 –Chesapeake, Maryland & Potomac rooms) Janice Strachan)
Educational Sessions Signage – (Louise Maitland and Janice Strachan)
Evaluation forms for overall conference and sessions – Janice Strachan
Backup Flipchart – Janice Strachan
Post-it Notes – Janice Strachan
Laptop computer and Printer – Mike Rilee
Laptop computer – Scott Meyer
LCD Projectors (2) – Jim Dooley, Mike Rilee (Friday and Saturday)
Backup Laptop – Jill Vanderweit
Backup Timing Cards – Division E Team
Back up Stopwatches – Division E Team
Games and Fun – DIVISION B TEAM
Flyers for Games -- Division B (Erik Brandt and Div B Team
Prizes for Quizzes (Bookstore Certificates for winner & others) --- Scott Meyer & Erik Brandt
Basket for 50/50 tickets to be placed and for drawing – Erik Brandt & Div B Team
Tickets – 2 colors (two 50/50 sets) – Scott Meyer and Erik Brandt
Gift certificates for winners – Scott Meyer, Erik Brandt & Div B Team
Containers for 1st Timers quizzes – Una Kettering
Gift Certificates for puzzle winners – Una Kettering and Scott Meyer
Name Tents for C& L Luncheon head tables – Erik Bandt (2) sets
Name tents for side stage gallery – C&L Narjis Ali
Adam Kamran (companion)
Ali Qasuria (Son)
Shehreen Najam (Daughter)
Keynote address from Side Stage]
Contests
Contests Certificates of participation (TT and Humorous) – Jaci Pasley
Contests 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners certificates (TT and Humorous) – Alisa Lipkind
Table Topics Judging Ballots and envelopes – Jaci Pasley
Table Topics Timers, Ballot Counters, and Eligibility Forms – Jaci Pasley
Humorous Speech Judging Ballots and Envelope – Nancy Farrar