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Toastmasters District 54 Central & Northern Illinois 2019 Annual Conference
Toastmasters District 54
Central & Northern Illinois
2019 Annual Conference
Toastmasters District 54 Central & Northern Illinois 2019 Annual Conference
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                       We learn best in moments of enjoyment.

                                           -Dr. Ralph Smedley, Founder
                                             Toastmasters International

* Fig. 1 (Front Cover). Image taken from the documentary Mountains of the Mind. Vintage, 2004.
Macfarlane, Robert.

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Toastmasters District 54 Central & Northern Illinois 2019 Annual Conference
Remember to check out our Hospitality Room (4th floor
Lounge) and Silent Auction Room (White Oak)!

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2019 ANNUAL DISTRICT CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

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CLIMB to the Top
           Welcome to our District 54 Annual Conference 2019!

We are excited to have you join us for a weekend of fun, learning, and
networking.
Our theme is “CLIMB to the Top”; the view from the top of a mountain is
beautiful and extends for miles. As your experience in Toastmasters helps
you improve your communication and leadership skills, we hope you will
keep climbing!
As you participate in this conference, you will discover ideas to help you
along your path to success. Along with fun events such as the Humorous
and International Speech Contests, and the Networking Board, there are
educational sessions that will motivate you and persuade you to keep
climbing. Friday Night’s Trivia event will test your knowledge of music,
geography, movies, science, etc. Each table will play as a team to answer
questions posed by the trivia masters.
You will have an opportunity to share your skills and expertise in the
Networking Board, and be ready to answer questions posed by other
Toastmasters.
Remember to bid on the fabulous items in the Silent Auction and visit the
Hospitality Room to savor some snacks during the day.
During this Annual Conference, our goals are to communicate with others,
learn how to lead a Toastmasters club or team, and invest our time and
effort. You will also learn how to motivate yourself and others, and believe
in yourself. This is one way you can CLIMB to the top.

                   So, keep CLIMBing!

2019 Annual Conference Co-Chairs

Rabah Seffal
Kavya Kosalaraman

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CONFERENCE NETWORKING BOARD
Why Network?
Establishing a network is important because the most successful people are the most
connected people. Investing in personal and professional relationships enables us to
grow and develop our skill sets. This growth and development will also help us to
stay attuned to industry trends and the changing job market. We can also meet
prospective mentors, partners, and clients; and access the resources necessary to
foster our career development.

How to Use the Networking Board:
This 2019 Annual Conference provides the opportunities for attendees to establish
and/or enrich their networks.
You will receive a Networking Board card at registration. This card will allow you to:
•   Showcase your skills (it is ok to talk about yourself)
•   Indicate the skills you would like to develop (don’t be shy)
•   Add your contact information
•   Place the completed card on the Networking Board
•   Visit the Networking Board during the breaks
•   Make a note of how you might be able to help someone
•   Connect with that person during or after the conference

As a result of the Networking Board, you may discover that you can offer your
expertise in one area to someone else; or you, in turn, might discover someone that
can help you.
Let us take the opportunity to help and mentor others to CLIMB to the Top!

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2019 ANNUAL DISTRICT CONFERENCE PRESENTERS

 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jann Freed

Dr. Jann Freed, Ph.D., is a
leadership and change
management consultant, with
extensive experience serving in city
government and community
organizations.
During her 30 years in academia,
Dr. Freed held the Mark and Kay
De Cook Endowed Chair in
Leadership and Character
Development, in addition to serving
in several administrative positions.
She is currently professor emerita
of Business Management.
Dr. Freed has authored several
books, her latest being Leading
with Wisdom: Sage Advice from
100 Experts, which is based on
more than 100 interviews with
thought leaders in their field.
As a Certified Sage-ing leader
through Sage-ing International, Dr.
Freed’s current passion is helping
people make the rest of life the best
of life.

 Saturday Sessions featuring Dr. Jann Freed:
 10:15 am—Keynote Address - “Don’t Age! Become a Sage!” (Hickory
 Room)
 3:00 pm - Afternoon Session—”How to Make the Rest of Life the Best of
 Life” (Hickory Room)
 Life is a series of transitions, and most of these transitions are scripted. But, as
 more people approach mid-life, this is uncharted territory. Many people are
 living healthier and longer lives, causing their mid-life period to be extended.
 Yet, what will you do with this post-career time? Come to this session to
 explore and learn in more detail how to become a sage rather than age.

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International Director Candidate: Region 5
Monnica Rose
 Monnica Rose, DTM, PRA, graduated from
 Southern University with a degree in
 Mechanical Engineering Technology. She
 has worked in the defense industry for over
 30 years. Ms. Rose is currently employed
 by L3 Technologies as a Senior Technical
 Engineer, where she is a Team Lead for
 several aircraft modification platforms.
 Monnica’s leadership extends beyond the
 workplace, as she has served in several
 leadership roles at the District and
 International level in Toastmasters
 International. She is nominated by Region 5
 as a candidate for International Director.
 As an engineer and Toastmaster, Monnica
 has mentored, motivated, and encouraged
 many in achieving their goals.
 Some of Monnica’s hobbies include running
 half-marathons, cheering for her New
 Orleans Saints, solving Sudoku puzzles,
 and reading the latest book on leadership.

 Workshop Summary: How to SiT
 Saturday @ 3 pm (Evergreen Room)
 What are some key strategies you can implement to increase your success in teamwork?
 Why do some teams succeed while others fail? What attributes are needed for success? If
 you want answers to these questions, then you will want to attend this interactive session to
 help you learn how to Succeed in Teamwork! There’s even a rhyme or two to take back to
 your club!

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International Director Candidate: Region 5
Mohamad Qayoom
Mohamad Qayoom is currently serving
Louisiana State University’s Health Sciences
Center New Orleans as an IT Consultant. He
is a speaker, trainer, and cybersecurity
practitioner. He conducts workshops and
speaks in various environments.
As a Toastmaster leader, Mohamad is
currently serving as the Immediate Past
District Director of District 68, which includes
Louisiana, Southwest Mississippi, and parts of
Texas. During his term as District Director,
District 68 reached President’s Distinguished
status and received the Excellence in
Leadership award.
Mohamad is a certified Project Management
Professional. He has a Master of Science in
Computer Science, and a Master of Science
in Engineering Management.

  Workshop Summary: Leading With Courage and Heart
  Saturday @ 4 pm (Evergreen Room)
  Mohamad Qayoom began his Toastmasters district leadership journey during
  tumultuous times when his district was on the brink of dissolution. He was fortunate to be
  part of a team that turned the district around; and not only did it survive, it became one of
  the most successful districts in the United States.
  During this session, Mohamad will draw from some of his previous leadership
  experience to share lessons such as: the importance of developing other people; the
  need for taking calculated risks; the value of consistency, persistence and trust; the
  significance of learning from one’s failures; how to lead by example and manage
  priorities; and the importance of demonstrating empathy during difficult times.

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    Maryann Reichelt: The Pathways Survey Says...
  Saturday @ 4:00 pm (Hickory Room)
Maryann Reichelt, DTM, first joined Toastmasters as a Charter
Member of First Card Toastmasters, now known as Toast of the
Fox Toastmasters. She is also a member of several other clubs
in District 54 and District 30.
Maryann is District 54’s Pathways Support Coordinator. She has
been involved in Pathways since 2013, and she now has a team
of Pathways Support Members who are ready to answer your
Pathways questions and help with any issues you may have.
Maryann is enthusiastic about Pathways and helping District 54
members get acclimated to their Path(s).
Workshop Summary:
This session will cover the results of the recent Pathways survey,
as well as some nuts & bolts geared toward easing your
Pathways implementation.

 Pamela Purnell: From Postal Listeners to Invested
             Listeners
Saturday @ 4:00 pm (Cottonwood Room)

 Pamela (Jo Grace) Purnell is a speaker, storyteller, and poet.
 She is known for her enthusiastic and engaging presentations,
 which incorporate role-playing, humor, poetry, and object
 lessons.
 She has presented on topics such as Wellness In and Around
 Us, Arts in the Church, and Using Storytelling to Develop
 Critical Thinking Skills. She has also given talks on topics
 such as self-esteem, change, public speaking, and African
 American history.

 Workshop Summary:
 Participants will learn how to survey their life experiences, interests, and skill sets to create
 analogous presentation resources to build a positive and receptive listener community. The
 workshop will review the following techniques: Vocal Variety, Object Lessons, Theatrical
 Tools, Video Clips, and Audience Participation. The purpose of this workshop is to create
 intentional listeners that post up, and to discourage participants that become mentally postal
 and dis-invested in the presentation experience.

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          Garrett Gray & Michael Scampini: IMPROVe Your Speaking Skills!
          Saturday @ 3 pm (Cottonwood Room)

Have you ever been at a loss for words? Do you want to learn how to think and speak on your feet
in any situation? If you want to improve your impromptu speaking, then you will want to attend this
workshop, hosted by Second City Improv graduates, Garrett Gray and Michael Scampini.
In this workshop, Garrett and Michael will incorporate the lessons they learned from Second City,
Laugh Out Loud Theater, and Toastmasters International to help you enhance your public speaking
and impromptu speaking skills.
After attending this training, you will be more equipped to:
•    Think quickly on your feet
•    Have public speaking confidence
•    Become socially fearless
•    Build humor naturally
•    Build and lead teams

                                   Garret Gray is a Professional Engineer, an award-winning speaker, and all-around
                                   great guy!
                                   Garrett joined Toastmasters in 2012, and considers it one of the best decisions he
                                   has ever made. In his first four years with Toastmasters, Garrett competed in ten
                                   speech contests for both District 54 and District 30. Now, he focuses on coaching
                                   others to compete at the highest level they can.
                                   Garrett is a graduate of Second City’s Improv program, and has also been a member
                                   of Laugh Out Loud in Schaumburg. He is also the President of “Yes and
                                   Toastmasters”, a new club in District 30. Each “Yes and Toastmasters” meeting
                                   begins with 30 minutes of group improv!
                                   Garrett is excited to lead you through some fun improv exercises in this workshop!

Michael Scampini is the Vice President of Development for a software company,
and he is an award-winning speaker. He has won Evaluation Contests in District
54 (2016) and District 30 (2017).
Mike is a graduate of Second City’s Improv program and Laugh Out Loud Theater’s
Improv program. He is also co-founder of Yes and Toastmasters in Naperville and
Past President of New Lenox Toastmasters.
Mike grew up with a terrible fear of public speaking, which led him to join
Toastmasters. He quickly overcame his public speaking fear and improved his
performance at work. He also developed a love for practicing improv.
Mike is excited to share his Improv tips with you in this workshop!

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2019 COMMUNICATION & LEADERSHIP AWARD

                   Debi Petrillo, Midwest Food Bank
                                                            Debi Petrillo is the Office Coordinator at
                                                            Midwest Food Bank in Normal, IL. She
                                                            received a B.S. in Psychology from Illinois
                                                            State University. After 16 years as a stay-
                                                            at-home-mom, she began volunteering at
                                                            a local homeless shelter, Home Sweet
                                                            Home Ministry. Eventually, she was
                                                            employed there to help run their food
                                                            pantry.
                                                            In 2016, Debi became the Office
                                                            Coordinator at Midwest Food Bank, after
                                                            getting to know them through her work
                                                            with Home Sweet Home Ministry.
                                                            Debi and her husband, John, have three
                                                            children, and have lived in Bloomington-
                                                            Normal for 30 years.

District 54 congratulates you, Debi!

About Midwest Food Bank
Midwest Food Bank collects food donations and distributes them to agencies and programs that provide assistance to
disaster sites, and also to those struggling with food insecurity. There are eight locations across the U.S. and two
international locations. In 2018, the amount of food donations was valued at $229 million. On average, partner
agencies receive 47% of their food supply from Midwest Food Bank.

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DISTRICT 54 ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2019 COMMITTEE

Conference Co-Chairs: Rabah Seffal & Kavya Kosalaraman
Facility: Jason Heissler
Logistics & Master Sergeant-at-Arms: Donna Gerig
Finance Chair: Debra K Toohill
Education Chair: Mary Lynn Edwards
Marketing & Public Relations Chair: Ron Korte
Fundraising Chair: Andrea Gluck
Hospitality Chair: Haffida Seffal
Silent Auction Chair: Bev Hornickel
Conference Webmaster: Jordan Sovereign
Public Relations Manager: Becky Zentko
Registration Co-Chairs: Rodney Lewis & Hariharan Senthilnathan
Humorous Speech Contest Chair: Dick Poirier
International Speech Contest Chair: Dick Poirier
Printed Program: Andrea Gluck
Audio-Visual & Logistics Chair: Mike Mullin
Credentials: Valerie Horton & Lorraine Confort
Trivia Game Masters: Noel Ganay & Andrea Gluck
Friday Night Roastmaster: Jon Greiner
Photography: Lyndon Rich
District Director: Tony Koury
Program Quality Director: Chris Boyk
Club Growth Director: Matt Woyner

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To: 2019 Conference Committee
                                          From: DTM Advanced Club*
                                          Congratulations on this Successful
                                          Conference!
                                          *A DTM is not required to join!
                                          Contact Becky Zentko
                                          rjz1959@yahoo.com

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THANK YOU!
                          A huge thank you to all the clubs who
                            have brought baskets, boxes, or
                            backpacks for the silent auction,
                                       including:
                                     *Delightful Greeters
                                       *Four Seasons
                                        *Lincoln-Way
                                     *Listen, Learn, Lead
                                *Progressively Speaking
                                     *Sunrise Speakers
                                      *Talk of the Town
                                       * Timely Talkers

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