1. District 13 Toastmasters 2014 Fall Conference
Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel in Erie, PA
www.d13tm.com
FALL CONFERENCE
DISTRICT 13
October 17 & 18, 2014
Toastmasters 90th Year:
Celebrate the Value of the Journey

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Table of Contents and Agenda
DG, LGET, LGM and Conference Chair Greetings
District Executive Committee
Keynote Speaker
Table Topics Contest
Morning Workshops
Afternoon Workshop
Humorous Speech Contest
Advanced Toastmasters Clubs
Sponsorships
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Table of Contents and Agenda
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
7:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Registration
Friday Night Fun Night
First Timers Reception
Hallway outside Ballroom
Ballroom
Ballroom
Registration
Credential Check-in
Breakfast Buffet
Line up of Banners/Lineup of District Officers
Opening Ceremonies
Darren LaCroix
Break and move
Table Topics Contest
Break
Morning Workshops
Break and move
Hall of Fame Luncheon
Break and move
Afternoon Workshops
Break and move
Humorous Speech Contest
Break and Credentials
District Council Meeting
Break
International Banquet
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
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2:30 PM - 4:05 PM
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Hallway outside Ballroom
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Ballroom
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Breakout Rooms 1-3
Ballroom
Breakout Rooms 1-3
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District 13 | 2014 Fall Conference4
Dear Fellow Toastmasters –
Welcome to the District 13 Fall Conference and Happy 90th An-
niversary to Toastmasters International!
It is an honor and pleasure to be here with you this weekend. We
are excited to celebrate this milestone and the journey it took to
get here. Each Toastmaster knows, it is the journey where you
grow. Today will be part of your journey. I hope you enjoy the
day, discover a new technique or skill, and make a new friend.
Fall Conference chair, Hollis Batista, ACS, ALB, Area 2 Governor
and Josué Batista, DTM, Lieutenant Governor of Education and
Training, along with their team have put together an exciting
event that will not soon be forgotten. It takes months of planning
and preparation to put on an event of this magnitude. Thank you
to all of our committee members. Every one of you have helped
make a difference to the members of our district.
We are honored to have 2001 World Champion of Public Speak-
ing, Darren LaCroix, here to energize, educate and entertain us all
District 13 Governor
Melissa McGavick, DTM
District 13 Governor 2014-2015
weekend.
Today, you will have the opportunity to learn in a variety of workshops. You will find yourself laughing with the
some of the district’s best humorous speakers during the Humorous Speech Contest and be amazed with the
fast thinking and quick wit of the Table Topics Contest participants.
During the Hall of Fame Luncheon, join us as we recognize the educational achievements of our members so
far for this year and celebrate the achievements of clubs from the previous year. The Toastmaster of the Year,
Area Governor of the Year and Division Governor of the Year will be Announced.
I encourage you to lean into the opportunities here today. Learn. Grow. Participate. A journey always begins
with a single step. What step will you take today? Before you know it, you will be…
“Leading the Way. Leaving a Legacy.”
Warmest Regards!
Melissa McGavick, DTM
District 13 Governor, 2014-2015
d13gov@d13tm.com

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Lieutenant Governor
Education & Training
Welcome Fellow Toastmasters and Friends! By being here, you are
making our District 13 Fall Conference,“Toastmasters 90th Year: Celebrate
the Value of the Journey”, a remarkable success!
Life is a journey with challenges and opportunities along the way. The
Toastmasters educational program has been evolving over the last 90
years to become the leading experiential educational program in the
world! Since Dr. Smedley started the program, millions of individuals
from all backgrounds and walks of life have travel along the path to
better communication and effective leadership.
You should be proud of your accomplishment, motivation, drive
and passion to make the very best of this remarkable educational
opportunity. It is up to you to realize the value! Join other fellow
toastmasters and support each other at club meetings, special projects, and attending district sponsored
events like this fantastic conference. A very dedicated group of your fellow Toastmasters have worked quite
hard to get this conference off the group and make the experience the very best for all of us. Thank you so
much to all of you who promptly responded to the call to volunteer and lead, together we celebrate the
journey, cheers!
Josue Batista, DTM
District 13 Lieutenant Governor Education & Training 2014-2015
Lieutenant Governor Marketing
Fellow Toastmasters and guests, welcome to our Fall Conference
in Erie, PA. I believe in making the Toastmaster experience
available to all of those who are interested in participating; and
we want all Toastmaster members to have a positive, supportive,
and beneficial experience in their club. Events like this fantastic
conference are designed to enhance our experience, learn,
connect, and continue the journey Toastmasters has set for each
one of us.
For 90 years, this organization has thrive to provide every
individual in the world with their voice and their conviction to
lead effectively. As we build new clubs and support all clubs, we are ensuring that our journey is purposeful
and rewarding. Enjoy the conference and get involved in the most rewarding journey of all, starting new clubs
and giving fellow members the opportunity to set their own destiny, their own path.
Eric Shultz, ACB, ALB
District 13 Lieutenant Governor Marketing, 2014-2015

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Welcome Fellow Toastmasters and Guest!
Come join us in celebrating Toastmasters International 90th year by
“Valuing the Journey!”
As your Conference Chair, I have the honor of working with a fabulous
team of hard working Toastmasters. We hope to inspire, motivate and
empower you throughout this weekend, with fun, educational magical
experiences!
Toastmasters, you may be asked to click your shoes, no matter what
color, and realize there is no place like District 13’s Fall Conference!
My team and I will help you take each step, to follow the yellow brick
road into the magical land of our keynote speaker Darren LaCroix, the
2001 World Champion OF Public Speaking. Darren will be sharing his
brand new productions: Just for Laughs, From Chump to Chump
and Your Heroes Journey.
Continue your journey to the magical Land of“The Wizard Oz, for Friday Fun Night, learning about goals,
courage, determination, intelligence, the importance of a heart and teamwork! Don’t under estimate the
power of networking during Fun night!
Build your yellow brick road Saturday by continuing into the magical journey of two great contest, Humorous
and Table Topics and six great workshops:
Dale Fox presenting“How to Craft an Inspiration Speech”
Stephanie Simmons presenting:“Tips & Tricks to Membership”
Paul Matthews presenting:“Putting Prosperity Principles into Practice”
William (Bill) Cassels presenting:“P.I.A.N.O. Persistence In Achieving New Outcomes”
Nate Dunlop presenting:“Staging your Speech for Methodical and Meaningful Movement”
Missie Berteolli presenting:“Mental Mastery”
Toastmasters and guest, as you journey through the two days of District 13’s Fall Conference, reflect back on
your yellow brick road and how you discovered your inner strength, wisdom, courage, humanity and resilience.
Thank you for coming and I look forward to seeing you at the conference!
Dr. Hollis R. Batista ACS, ALB
District 13 Area 2 Governor
D13 2014 Fall Conference Chair

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District 13 Governor
Melissa McGavick, DTM
Lieutenant Governor Education & Training
Josué Batista, DTM
Lieutenant Governor Marketing
Eric Shultz, ACB, ALB
Immediate Past District Governor
Steve Templeton, DTM
Public Relations Officer
Michele Papakie, ACB
District Secretary
Gale Hauck, ACB, ALB
District Treasurer
Bruce Tenenbaum, ACS, ALB
Sergeant At Arms
llona Berkoben, DTM
Division A Governor
Jay Fisher, ACB, ALB
Division B Governor
Lisa Pustelak, ACS, ALB
Division C Governor
Jennifer Sell, DTM
Division D Governor
Betsy Johnsen, ACB, ALB
District Executive Committee
2014-2015
Division A
Area 1 Governor
Chris Rodenbush, ACS, ALB
Area 2 Governor
Hollis Batista, ACS, ALB
Area 3 Governor
Kandice Shomo, CC, ALB
Area 4 Governor
Carol McClain, ACB, ALB
Area 5 Governor
Jim Perry, ACB, ALB
Division C
Area 21 Governor
Dave Jones, ACS, ALB
Area 22 Governor
Long Trinh, CC
Area 23 Governor
Jill Tuttle, CC
Area 24 Governor
James Gurksnis, ACB, CL
Division D
Area 31 Governor
Scott Herring, ACB, ALB
Area 32 Governor
Ashley Nowlen, CC, ALB
Area 33 Governor
Paul Matthews, ACB, ALB
Area 34 Governor
Zenia Ayrton, ACG, ALB
Area 35 Governor
Carolyn Krachkowski, CC, ALB
Division B
Area 11 Governor
Mike Staropoli, CC
Area 12 Governor
Kathleen Kuznicki, ACB, ALB
Area 13 Governor
Bill Diamond, ACG, CL
Area 14 Governor
Mary Yonkers, DTM

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Ballroom | 8:25 am - 9:10 am
Your Hero’s Journey
Would you like to affect your audiences at a
deeper level? Want your presentation to be
remembered for years to come? How can
you do that with just one change in your
hero’s journey?
Come find out…
This is not some new technique or speak-
ing strategy. This unique presentation will
change how you look at presentations and
your journey, Darren-teed.
If you think you have seen Darren LaCroix
before, you will be surprised. This is a brand
new presentation that has only been given
once before.
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Darren LaCroix | Keynote Speaker
World Champion of Public Speaking
Keynote Speaker
Darren LaCroix

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Table Topics Contest
Table Topics Contest Agenda Ballroom | 9:30 AM - 10:25 AM
Contestant Briefing Joe Arnold, DTM
Chief Judge Briefing Michael Bloeser, DTM
Call to Order Virgil Eichenlaub, ACS, ALB
Welcome Joe Arnold, DTM
Let the Contest Begin!
Contestants (in alphabetical order):
Speaking Order Place
____ Debra Bober ____
____ Kathi Finch ____
____ Amanda Haines ____
____ Travis Lodolinski ____
____ Stephanie Richman ____
____ Alex Sovorov ____
____ Michael Stanley ____
____ Charlie Wilson ____
Announcement of Speaking Order Joe Arnold, DTM
Please observe a minute of silence between each contestant with an indefinite period of silence after the
last speaker. Note: Speaking order was determined via drawing with the contestants, during the pre-con-
test briefing.
Contestant Interviews Joe Arnold, DTM
Presentation of Awards Joe Arnold, DTM
Announcements Joe Arnold, DTM

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Dale Fox
Griffin Room |10:40 AM -11:25 AM
Stephanie Simmons
Otter Room |10:40 AM -11:25 AM
Everyone has something to share that can inspire, uplift and
change people, but they require“special handling”to hit your
target.
Dale will address elements of how to choose, design and de-
liver an inspirational speech that also entertains, persuades and
informs.
This will be based on her speech“Never Say Can’t”about my per-
sonal experiences with a close friend of Dale’s who is a quadriple-
gic – who will also be attending the 2014 District 13 Fall Confer-
ence as a new Toastmaster.
Dale is a member of Elk County Toastmasters club.
Are you struggling with attracting members to your club? Do
your visitors leave and not return? Do your new members get
engaged?
There are many things your club can do to attract new mem-
bers. Perhaps this workshop can provide you with some tips
and tricks to assist.
Stephanie is a member of Culturally Speaking Toastmaster
Charter Member of Culturally Speaking
Former VP of Membership of Culturally Speaking
Current President of Culturally Speaking
Achievements: CC & CL.
Tips & Tricks to Membership
How to Craft an Inspiration Speech
Morning Workshops

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Paul Matthews
Safe Harbor Room |10:40 AM -11:25 AM
Have you ever wondered how some people seem to have no
trouble accumulating wealth while others can’t ever seem to get
ahead? Ultimately, the distinguishing difference between them is
the principles they use to manage their money.
In this workshop, you will learn to develop a positive attitude
about money, budget your personal finances, set a course for
achieving your long term goals, and make the whole process
simple, easy, and even fun to do!
Paul is a member of Dawn Patrol & ProMasters clubs.
Putting Prosperity Principles into Practice
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Morning Workshops

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William (Bill) Cassels
Griffin Room |1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Nate Dunlop
Otter Room | 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
In Toastmaster magazine June 2012, it stated ”Music may come
as close as we can get to expressing what we cannot say.”This
workshop goes one step beyond to enable participants to use
music to express, in words, their most intimate feeling and form
them into a speech that demands to be heard over and over
again.
Bill is a member of Cambridge Toastmaster Club (Ontario,
Canada).
Why do you move and where do you move when you speak? Are
you making maximun use of the stage? How do you map out
your speech to enhance your structure, content, and delivery? All
these questions relate to staging so, what is staging? This work-
shop will give you an introductory insight on how staging makes
your speech more interesting, understandable, and visible.
Nate is a member of McKeesport Area Club.
Staging your Speech for Methodical and Meaningful Movement
P.I.A.N.O. Persistence In Achieving New Outcomes
Afternoon Workshops

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Missie Berteotti
Safe Harbor Room |1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
All performances need a certain blend of the how to’s combined
with the psychology or attitude. Whether it’s playing a golf
tournament, delivering a speech, being on a job interview, we
all have to learn both sides of this equation; the mechanics and
the psychology. As a Professional golfer for 14 years on the LPGA
Tour, it is Missie’s professional opinion that the mechanics are
taught much more frequently in our society while not as much
attention is placed on the psychology of performance.
Missie’s Mental Mastery Program ™ is a much-needed workshop
on how to learn about and experience the psychology of per-
formance! During this workshop, Missie is going to demonstrate
and lead a interactive practice session on 3 of the 10 mental
mastery principles outlined in Missie’s book.
Missie is a member of Dawn Patrol & ProMasters clubs.
Mental Mastery Program™
Afternoon Workshops
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Humorous Speech Contest
Humorous Speech Contest Agenda Ballroom | 2:30 PM - 4:05 PM
Contestant Briefing Betsy Johnsen, ACB, ALB
Chief Judge Briefing Francine Milligan, DTM
Call to Order Virgil Eichenlaub, ACS, ALB
Welcome Betsy Johnsen, ACB, ALB
Let the Contest Begin!
Contestants (in alphabetical order):
Speaking Order Place
____ Claudette Biers ____
____ Malissa Clay ____
____ Mike Dalton ____
____ Katina Hunter ____
____ Tammy Mariutto ____
____ Vanessa Mathews ____
____ Alexandra Sabina ____
____ Nate Stephens ____
Announcement of Speaking Order Betsy Johnsen, ACB, ALB
Please observe a minute of silence between each contestant with an indefinite period of silence after the
last speaker. Note: Speaking order was determined via drawing with the contestants, during the pre-contest
briefing.
Contestant Interviews Betsy Johnsen, ACB, ALB
Presentation of Awards Betsy Johnsen, ACB, ALB
Announcements Betsy Johnsen, ACB, ALB

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Looking to become a professional speaker? Come to ProMasters where you will:
• Give long form speeches
• Receive quality feedback
• Network with other aspiring professionals
• Take your speaking to the next level!
Toastmasters provides a safe, low-cost, and effective learning environment for people looking to im-
prove their communication and leadership skills. ProMasters bridges the gap for those who want to take
those skills and monetize them.
PROMASTERS CLUB
2nd & 4th Fridays 7-9 PM
Giant Eagle Cranberry • Meeting room in Beer Market
20111 US 19 – Cranberry, PA 16066
Contact us for more information:
Russell Drake (President) russell@russelldrake.com or Jim Perry (Membership) jperry59@comcast.net
The Next Step Club - Division D’s Advanced Toastmasters Club
WHEN: 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday’s from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
WHERE: 525 William Penn Place - 11th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA
We welcome you to visit and hope you will join us soon. If you are close to completing your Competent
Communicator or already have your Competent Toastmaster or Competent Communicator award, we
would love to have you as a member of our club!
Advanced Toastmasters Clubs

16. Do you have the “Speaking Bug”?
It’s sort of like the Flu Bug without the aches and pains and runny nose.
If you have it, you know it!
If you have it, you should be aware of a Speaking Bug Support Group,
better known as
Achievers Toastmasters Club #902
Here’s what Achievers has to offer people with the Speaking Bug:
 Evaluators who understand the needs of Advanced Speakers
 Coaches and Mentors who understand your situation
 Networking with other skilled speakers and with District 13 Leaders
What do you have to do to be a part of this Speaking Bug Support Group?
 Actively participate in a meeting one Sunday per month
 Maintain membership in your home club
 Complete your CC (visitors are welcome before they complete the CC)
o Membership
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Meetings are from 2:30 – 4:30 pm, followed by optional “Post-Toasties” dinner
Sunday, October 26, 2014 Sunday, November 16, 2014
Eat’n Park in Robinson Township Monroeville Public Library
100 Park Manor Drive 4000 Gateway Campus Blvd,
Pittsburgh PA 15205 Monroeville, PA 15146
Meet and eat in the “Meeting Room” Meet in “Program Room” downstairs
Dinner after at a local restaurant
Membership
Contact Phone #: 740-589-0900
email: members-902@toastmastersclubs.org
Website: achievers902.toastmastersclubs.org
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