Toastmasters District 33 Hosts the 2014 Fall Conference - Rise to the Opportunity

LAS VEGAS - Oct. 9, 2014 - PRLog -- Las Vegas, NV, October 9, 2014—Toastmasters District 33 holds their 2014 fall conference, Rise to the Occasion in Las Vegas. The conference will include the district level Evaluation and Humorous contests as well as a keynote address by Toastmasters International President Mohammed Murad. This year’s theme, RISE to the Opportunity conveys the district motto of Respect for the Member, Integrity, Service to the Member and Excellence. It will take place Friday November 14^th and Saturday November 15^th at the Tuscany Suites and Casino.

“Personally, I have found District Conferences to be another "hidden gem" in Toastmasters.  I find so much value in District Conferences.  I am able to learn from the best.  Also, watching the District contests, I have learned many things from others, and have been able to incorporate them into my style, making me a better speaker and evaluator.  I have met some of the most incredible Toastmasters at District Conference.  I have been able to share ideas and learn from others, and have friends that I look forward to seeing at the next Conference,” said Phillip Bateman, Conference Chair. Bateman expects around 200 Toastmasters to attend this year.

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. Founded in October 1924, the organization currently has more than 280,000 memberships in 13,500–plus clubs in 116 countries. Each week, Toastmasters helps more than a quarter million people of every ethnicity, education and profession build their competence in communication so they can gain the confidence to lead others.

The Organization is broken down into regions, then Districts, Divisions, Areas, and individual clubs, with approximately 60 clubs in the Southern Nevada area.  Toastmaster clubs have anywhere from eight to 30 members in them and meet on many different days of the week, and times of the day. District 33 of Toastmasters is comprised of over 200 individual Toastmaster clubs from Modesto to Santa Maria to Ventura to Bakersfield, CA and Southern Nevada.

The Fall Conference for District 33 will be held on Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15 at the Tuscany Hotel and Casino on Flamingo.  Friday night includes awards given to members and clubs, as well as an educational presentation by Past International President Michael Notaro, called "The Pure Fun of Toastmasters".  Saturday morning, the opening ceremonies begin at 9:00 a.m. with the Banner Parade, physical representations of each club and its accomplishments.  After the parade, the banners are hung on the walls creating a very colorful backdrop for the conference.

Conference goers receive an extra treat this year as Toastmasters International President Mohammed Murad visits from his home, the United Arab Emirates – Dubai and presents the keynote address. “Toastmasters, in my opinion, is a way of life. It is a philosophy that has taught me that individuals cannot become better unless they take others along,” said Murad.

The District Evaluation Contest will feature a Guest Speaker and contestants from nine divisions competing to deliver the best evaluation. Immediate feedback is one of the cornerstones of the Toastmasters program. The Evaluation Contest encourages members to hone their skills and help others improve. The top three contestants will receive awards and the Guest Speaker will receive invaluable feedback to improve their speaking abilities.

The District Humorous Contest begins after dinner.  Contestants will have the opportunity to entertain the audience with their humorous speeches and the top three winners will receive awards.

To register for the event, please visit http://d33.toastmastersdistricts.org/ or for more information, Contact District 33 Public Relations Officer, Guy Dawson at (702) 845-6129 or by email at guydawson@classycommunications.net

About Toastmasters International

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of meeting locations. Headquartered in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, the organization’s membership exceeds 292,000 in more than 14,350 clubs in 122 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people of all backgrounds become more confident in front of an audience. For information about local Toastmasters clubs, please visit www.toastmasters.org. Follow @Toastmasters (http://twitter.com/Toastmasters) on Twitter.