10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Welcome and Announcements
Opening Remarks
Sandra Coles-Bell DTM, District 36 Director
Sandra Coles-Bell currently serves as the District 36 Director for the 2020-2021 Toastmasters Year. She had previously served as the District 36 Governor from July 2008 through June 2009 where she then led the volunteer organization of over 3,000 members and nearly 200 clubs to its 7th successive year as a Distinguished District by Toastmasters International standards. This tenure she is inspiring district leaders and members to expand their horizons through the district theme of "Grow For Each Other".
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Connecting Spiritually
Dilip Abayasekara, Ph.D., M.Div., DTM, AS
The challenges of the global pandemic upset the status quo of our lives, including the way we do Toastmasters. Connecting Spiritually is about how we can gain internal stability in this time of uncertainty and how we can nurture relational strength AMong ourselves. Even when the world seems chaotic, we can cultivate serenity within and positively affect those around us.
10:55 AM - 11:25 AM
Elevate Your Online Energy:
Connecting in the Virtual Work Environment
Christine Clapp, DTM
Whether you’re on a videoconference call, at an online meeting, attending a virtual conference, on the phone, or anywhere else: your ability to connect with enthusiasm and confidence while conducting business remotely will improve communication outcomes and your overall effectiveness. In this session, Christine Clapp will give you a set of powerful insights and practical strategies that will elevate your online energy and presence.
11:35 AM - 12:05 PM
Connecting in Toastmasters: It's Always Been That Way
Pauline Shirley, DTM, PIP
“It’s Always Been that Way” Is about realizing the wonderful things that happen when you join Toastmasters and become active in your Club, Area, Division and District. In each level of the organization, we connect with others. In this virtual environment, it is easier to travel the globe and connect with even more individuals. And yes, it’s always been that way.
01:00 PM - 01:15 PM
International President Address
Richard Peck, DTM
2020 has been a challenging year for everyone and the District 36 Fall Education Summit has been designed to help fellow Toastmasters to continue their leadership and communication paths with meetings online. For Toastmasters, clubs, areas, division and the District, we are facing challenges with our member connections. Join us as our 2020-2020 International President inspires us to replenish, revive, and optimize yourself with online global connections.
01:15 PM - 01:45 PM
Panel Discussion
Panelists
Dilip Abayasekara, Ph.D., M.Div., DTM, AS
Christine Clapp, DTM
Pauline Shirley, DTM, PIP
Richard E. Peck, DTM (tbc)
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Networking Session 1
Influence: Thriving in Chaos
Facilitator: Greg Flaherty, Division G Director
Discover how to influence others to get what you want them to do. Learn what is influence and why it is important. Explore how we can become more effective at influencing others. This interactive session will include small group discussions.
Networking Session 2
Family Feud: Toastmasters Edition
Facilitators: Monique Sears - Division C Director
Toni Ward - Division F Director
Network, Laugh, Learn. Team up and test your Toastmasters expertise. Participants will be divided in teams and answer Toastmasters-related questions. The team with the most correct answers will win.
Networking Session 1
Networking via Shared Experiences & Jeopardy Table Topics
Facilitator: Bonnie Maidak, Program Quality Director
Join District 36 PQD Bonnie Maidak for fun and to network via Shared Experiences and Jeopardy Table Topics.
