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Toastmasters International District 29 will host its annual Spring Conference on May 3 and 4 at the Hyatt Fairfax at Fair Lakes, Virginia. District 29 includes Toastmaster Clubs in Northern Virginia and all District 29 members are encouraged to attend. Visit www.d2gtm.org to register. Members of the public are also invited to come and learn more about Toastmasters.
On Friday evening, guests will be mesmerized by world renowned magician, Eric Henning’s, presentation “The Magic of Leadership”. Henning reached the quarterfinals of the 1998 World Championship of Public Speaking and he recently made his third Presidential Inaugural appearance. Friday’s festivities also include a Toastmasters staple — Evaluation Speech Contest, as well as a Spotlight and Sing -a-long.
Saturday’s conference offering includes a variety of educational workshops and sessions selections for attendees. Presentations include the workshop “How to Ask” by Viki Kinsman, Toastmasters Region 7 International Director followed by six communication and leadership sessions and panel discussions, including Youth Leadership and Speakers Bureau.
In addition to district leadership elections, the conference coordinators are pleased to have award-winning speaker, author and consultant , Jo Condrill, Past Presidents Distinguished Governor, District 27, #1 District in the World 1992, provide the keynote speech, “3 Steps to the Top: How to Set Your Sights High and Achieve Your Dreams.”
Toastmasters International clubs are dedicated to helping people become better speakers and leaders. District 29 Toastmasters clubs provide a supportive and positive environment where members have the opportunity to overcome their fear of public speaking and sharpen presentation skills,” says District Governor Mo Hamilton. “Other benefits include the opportunity to increase one’s confidence, build critical thinking skills and become an effective listener.
About District 29
District 29 comprises more than 126 corporate and community clubs. District 29 territory consists of the cities of Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Manassas, and Manassas Park as well as the following Virginia counties: the portion of Fairfax outside the Capitol Beltway I-495 and inside the Beltway North of I-66, Westmoreland, King George, Stafford, Fauquier, Spotsylvania, Orange, Madison, Greene, Shenandoah, Page, Culpeper, Prince William, Rappahannock, Warren and Loudoun. To learn more about District 29 please visit: www.d29tm.org.
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