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2024 District 19 Conference
May 3 - 4, 2024 in Ames, Iowa
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2024 District 19 Conference Agenda
Below is a tentative* schedule events for the 2024 District 19 Conference.
Check back often as more information will be added as it becomes available.
| Time | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | - | First Timers Breakfast |
| 9:00 AM | - | Leveraging A.I. - Erik Eastman |
| 10:00 AM | - | Educational Session |
| 11:00 AM | - | Your Personal Brand - Jacob Repp |
| 12:00 PM | - | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | - | Keynote Speaker - Drew Harden |
| 2:00 PM | - | Break |
| 3:00 PM | - | International Speech Contest |
| 4:00 PM | Registration Opens | |
| 5:00 PM | - | A Lesson in Etiquette - Sue Schmitt |
| 6:00 PM | Ice Breaker | Break |
| 7:00 PM | Opening Ceremony | Banquet Dinner |
| 8:00 PM | Evaluation Contest | |
| 9:00 PM | Hospitality Suite | Hospitality Suite |
*Agenda subject to change.
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Communication and Leadership Award Recipient and Keynote Speaker
Drew Harden
CEO & Founder of Blue Compass, Drew Harden has grown and guided the company from a two-person start-up in 2007 to one of the Midwest's leading digital marketing companies today. He's a published author, speaks at conferences around the country, has been cited by publications like USA Today, and serves clients like Spalding Sports Equipment, NAPA Auto Parts, and the NFL.
A Lesson in Etiquette
Sue Schmitt, DTM
Sue Schmitt grew up in rural New Hampshire. She graduated from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts with a BA in Communication in 1986 at 35. In 1990, Sue moved to Iowa City to go to graduate school but never got there. Instead, she continued to work with older adults or organizations connected to elder services. After ten years as the Director of Post-Acute Care, Sue retired in 2017 from Meth-Wick Community in Cedar Rapids. Sue became a DTM in 2020 as a Downtowners and Crossroads Storytellers member. She is the CEO of The TellersBridge, Inc., a non-profit organization hosting live storytelling events in Eastern Iowa. Sue is a certified etiquette consultant trained at The Etiquette Institute in St. Louis.
Building Your Personal Brand and Growing Your Professional Network
Jacob Repp
Jacob Repp, also known as #jacobfromlinkedin, is a champion for the Des Moines metro and is passionate about uplifting our great city along with empowering others to collaborate & differentiate themselves. He works a Principal Financial Group & speaks to groups about growing their professional network, differentiating themselves in a highly saturated market, & how to use LinkedIn to grow their brand and their business. He spends his time free time supporting Variety the Children’s Charity. Jacob believes that growing your personal and professional network is one of the most important tasks that we have to do & that together we can change the world.
2024 District 19 Conference Registration
Click the button above to book your conference ticket.
| Ticket Type | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Early Bird - February | February 1 - 28 | $95.00 |
| Leap Day Sale | February 29 | $105.00 |
| Leap Day Sale - Still Going | March 1 - March 15 | $105.00 |
| General Ticket - March | March 16 - March 31 | $115.00 |
| General Ticket - April | April 1 - April 21 | $120.00 |
| Virtual Only Ticket+ | January 4 - May 3 | $30.00 |
| Day of Event* | May 3 - 4 (in person only) | $180.00 |
+ Virtual Only Ticket attendees will be sent a link on the morning of Friday, May 4.
Note that not all sessions may be included with a Virtual Only ticket.* Due to catering requirements we are unable to guarantee a Day of Event ticket purchaser the banquet meal of their choice.
Advanced registration is highly recommended.
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2024 District 19 Conference Hotel Information
The 2024 District 19 Conference will be held in-person at the Hilton Garden Inn in Ames, Iowa.To guarantee the District 19 room rate rooms must be booked no later than Friday, April 5 using the link below.
1 King Bed
$135 per night
2 Queen Beds
$135 per night
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Frequently Asked Questions and the Answers to Them
1. When and where is the 2024 District 19 Conference?
The 2024 District 19 Conference will be held Friday, May 3 - Saturday, May 4 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Ames, Iowa. More information on the location can be found on the Visit our Hotel Information page to learn more.
2. How do I purchase a ticket for the 2024 District 19 Conference?
Tickets can be purchased online through the District 19 Eventbrite page. A link along with pricing information can be found on the registration page.
3. What is the dress code for this event?
While there is no set dress code for the 2024 District 19 Conference we recommend business causal for educational sessions and business or formal attire for the banquet.
4. I have never attended a District Conference. Why should I attend and do I get anything as a first timer?
Attending a Toastmasters District 19 Conference is a great way to see the organization from outside the walls of your club. The takeaways from a conference weekend are endless. The weekend is packed full of educational opportunity with incredible sessions, networking with friends both new and old and the chance to be a part of the District level of the Evaluation and International Speech Contests, to name a few.Plus, every first timer is entitled to the First Timer Bill of Rights. This includes things like being the first in line for meals. More information is provided at the time of check-in.
5. I and/or my club would like to contribute a basket for the basket raffle and/or the hospitality suite. Who do I get in touch with?
The basket raffle is a key fundraising tool that helps to ensure our conference is successful. For more information or to let the conference committee know you are interested please complete the contact form.
6. What is the Hospitality Suite?
The Hospitality Suite is a longstanding tradition at the District 19 conference. This is an opportunity to
7. I can't find my ticket. How do I get a copy?
No need to worry. Physical tickets are not required. Once you have successfully registered you are all set. There is nothing to bring to conference other than yourself.
8. I bought a ticket and now cannot attend. What options do I have?
Tickets can be transferred to another member. For more information on how to do this please use the contact form.
9. I have a question not addressed in this FAQ. How do I ask it?
For additional questions please use the contact form.
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