Have questions about the Conference? Reach out to Annette Krause, 2025 Conference Chair at gladimanut@yahoo.com or Sameer Deshmukh, Program Quality Director at pqd@district15speaks.org
I am excited to share that the Toastmasters Annual Conference is coming to Boise on May 16th and 17th, 2025, at the Holiday Inn Hotel (near Boise Airport). With the theme “Reignite Your Passion,” this conference promises a weekend full of inspiration, learning, and camaraderie.
Key Highlights of the Conference:
- Keynote Speaker: Lance Miller, 2005 World Champion of Public Speaking, will deliver an empowering keynote and workshop.
- Workshops by Esteemed Speakers:
- Jeff Jensen, DTM
- Founder of I Train IT Leaders LLC
- Workshop Topic: Characteristics of Digital Leaders – Reignite Your Passion.
- Ken Jenkins, DTM
- Renowned leader and speaker, bringing valuable insights to ignite your journey.
- Jeff Jensen, DTM
We are planning to feature six workshop speakers at the conference. Three speakers have been finalized so far, and we look forward to announcing additional speakers soon.
District Contests:
- The Evaluation Contest will take place on May 16th.
- The International Speech Contest will be held on May 17th.
Meet the Team Behind the Conference:
| Role | Name | Contact | Notes |
| Conference Chair | Annette Krause | gladimanut@yahoo.com | Conference chair. Overall coordination of the conference |
| Conference Co-Chair | Debbie Crutchfield | A@district15speaks.org | Co-chair for the program. Support and assist the Chair |
| Fundraiser Committee | Greg Alvord | B@district15speaks.org | Manage sponsorship and fundraising efforts |
| Education Chair | Michael Hachigian | D@district15speaks.org | Developing and overseeing the workshops at the conference. Coordinate with all workshop speakers |
| Hospitality Chair | Greg Hawkins | gshawkin@gmail.com | Manage Hospitality suite, and attendee comfort |
| Contest Chair | Deborah Whitman | firelight10@icloud.com | Oversee and manage contests |
| Payment Gateways Setup Chair | Sarra Idehen | ipdd@district15speaks.org | Ensure payment systems are operational |
| Public Relations Manager | Courtney Carlovsky | prm@district15speaks.org | Manage publicity, promotion, and communications |
| Support Team | Maria Cervantes | cermar2001@gmail.com | Assist with logistics and support |
| Technology Chair | Open | Handle technical aspects, such as AV and online tools. Coordinates with all zoom masters |
Special thanks to Candi Fitch, Club Growth Director (cgd@district15speaks.org), for scouting the locations along with district trio and members from the above team and securing the venue. Your efforts have been instrumental in bringing this conference to life!
It has been my privilege to work alongside this incredible team in launching the District 15 Conference. Any event is a team effort, and I am deeply grateful for your collaboration, time, and dedication to making this event a success.
The conference website is planned to be launched by the end of this month, and you’ll hear more updates from the team soon!
For any questions about pricing or logistics, please wait for the website launch.
We seek your active participation in this event. If you can assist in any way, nominate someone who is looking to volunteer, or help identify a workshop speaker or someone pursuing a DTM or pathways project, please reach out directly to the respective chairs listed above, with a CC to Conference Chair Annette Krause (gladimanut@yahoo.com) and Co-Chair Debbie Crutchfield (A@district15speaks.org).
Please share this information with your peers, division, club officers, and club members in your area.
Let’s work together to create a memorable and impactful event!
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