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CONNECT with what's going on at the Conference:
- Download preliminary Block Schedule HERE
- Download preliminary Educational Session Information HERE
- Make even more Connections by Volunteering at the Conference - be sure to check the box on your registration form, or contact the Fall Conference Chair HERE
Registration CONNECTIONS:
- SAVE $10 off of the full conference registration rate - Register at any Division Contest for only $109! (Fill out a registration form at any Division contest through 10/27/07 and present it to the Fall Conference Representative with your check.)
- Download the mail-in registration form HERE and register for the full conference, Saturday only, or a la carte.
- REGISTER WITH YOUR CREDIT CARD ONLINE HERE. You can register for the full conference, Saturday only, or a la carte.
- An additional $10 late fee will apply after 10/27/07, and meals cannot be guaranteed for any registrations received after 11/3/07.
- Gallery Seating (for contests only) will be available at the conference. Limited availability.
Hotel CONNECTIONS:
- Conference Location: Hampton Inn & Suites, Mesquite, TX - hotel web site HERE
- Get a room or suite at the hotel for even more Connections! Special room rates available for a limited time only: $91/night Single or Double; $111/night Suite
- For best service for your room reservations, download hotel contact information flier HERE
Friday Evening CONNECTIONS:
- Banner Parade - bring your club's banner, carry it in with pride during the opening ceremonies, and we'll hang ALL banners up for the duration of the conference!
- Theme: International Connections - dress to celebrate your culture, heritage, or international connections!
- Meet old and new Toastmaster friends over dinner
- District-Level Table Topics Contest - winners from all seven divisions!
- The ever-more-popular, infamous Area Governors' Reports presented throughout the evening
- Listen and dance to International Music ‘til they kick us out!
- Gallery Seating (for contests only) will be available at the conference. Limited availability.
Saturday Morning CONNECTIONS
- Buffet Breakfast
- Morning Educational Sessions (Details on all educational sessions can be downloaded HERE)
- Morning Keynote
- District 50 Business Meeting - Parliamentary Procedure and District Business in action! (NOTE - Club presidents and VPs of Education are voting members and must check in at the Credentials desk BEFORE 9:30 am. Proxy form available for download HERE)
Hall of Fame CONNECTIONS:
- Theme: Cowboys & Cowboys! - celebrating the Dallas Cowboys and Rodeo Cowboys (and cowgirls!) - business casual attire
- Meet old and new Toastmaster friends over lunch
- Outstanding Officers recognized
- Our newest DTMs lauded
- Marketing and Educational Achievements hailed
- District 50 Communication and Leadership Award presented to football legend and community leader Drew Pearson!
Saturday Afternoon CONNECTIONS:
- Afternoon Keynote
- Two rounds of Afternoon Educational Sessions (Details on all educational sessions can be downloaded HERE)
Saturday Evening CONNECTIONS:
- Dignitary Parade
- Theme: An Enchanted Evening at the Tropicana - hosted by Lucy & Ricky Ricardo - Formal or Business attire
- Meet old and new Toastmaster friends over dinner
- District-Level Humorous Speech Contest - winners from all seven divisions!
- District Governor's Address
- Karaoke 'til the wee hours!
- Gallery Seating (for contests only) will be available at the conference. Limited availability.
More Conference CONNECTIONS:
- Hospitality Suite - relax with snacks and beverages and enjoy informal conversation with other Toastmasters!
- Raffle - Buy raffle tickets for a chance to win wonderful gifts and prizes!
- D50 Store - Load up on supplies for your clubs; look through the manuals, modules, and gifts available from Toastmasters; and, save on shipping costs!
- First Timers - special activities and prizes for first-time conference attendees!
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