Fall Rally 2024
Saturday, September 28, 2024
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
What’s in store? Preview the Fall Rally Agenda!
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Fall Rally 2023
Saturday September 23, 2023
1:00 pm to 4:40 pm – attend In Person or Online
Fall Rally 2022
Saturday September 17, 2022 – hosted by Speaking Made Easy Toastmasters
9:00 am to 3:00 pm – attend In Person or Online
Join us on the start of our Journey to Excellence in communications and leadership.
Maurice DiMino AS – Toastmasters and You – The Nuts and Bolts on How Toastmasters Can Make the Difference in Your Life
Do you know the main purpose of Toastmasters? You may not know and you may think you know what Toastmasters is about. In this fun and informative session, Maurice DiMino will walk you through the benefits of belonging to Toastmasters. From thinking on your feet, managing others and presenting yourself in the best possible way…that others will instantly notice the difference in you whether it is at home, at work…in Life.
More about Maurice
Maurice DiMino, AS, is an award-winning international speaker, Number #1 Best Selling Author and Mentor. In 2018, Maurice received the highest designation from Toastmasters International, he was awarded the Accredited Speaker designation. He became a TEDx speaker at San Diego State University. His clients include Microsoft, US Navy, Los Angeles Food Bank along with other corporations and organizations. Maurice believes everyone has a Million Dollar Message to share with the world and he assists people in making their dreams come true.
Christina Kruis DTM – Excellence, Not Just A Core Value
What do you want to be excellent at? Who is your mentor? No matter what you are doing, Excellence means you are giving your best to any task you do or any relationship you have. Performing for the gold medal in sports, gaining a new skill, receiving the award for volunteering, or being surrounded by those you love are examples of Excellence.
More about Christina
Christina Kruis, DTM, is a passionate Toastmasters still learning valuable strategies on the Journey to Excellence. As Past District 42 Director, Leader, Team Player and Mentor she seeks ways to motivate and encourage others to give their best. Inspired by Toastmasters, Christina recognizes the rewards of reaching for Excellence. Searching for the map to Excellence? Attend this session and let’s get there together.
Laverne Wojciechowski DTM – 3 Seconds to Decide – Create a Great Poster.
Did you realize you have three seconds to capture someone’s attention? In today’s world we are constantly bombarded with information. How do you make your information standout to capture the attention of your intended audience? Your club posters must attract people to them in three seconds and be great enough for people to “stay” and read more.
More about Laverne
Laverne Wojciechowski, DTM, is a past District 64 District Director, Public Relations Manager, and has held the VP Public Relations role several times. She believes the quality of your club poster reflects the quality of your club. Laverne has been creating posters and flyers for clubs that attract guests which turn into members. Attend this session to learn how to create a great poster to attract guests to your clubs.
Deputy Minister of Advanced Education Eric Charron will deliver the opening address.
NOTE: Eventbrite charges an agency fee for every order and will be calculated into your final price.
$10 “virtual” will be $11.62 total and $35 “in person” will be $38.15 after the Eventbrite agency fee is applied.
Price for in person attendance includes a lunch.
Fall Rally 2021
The Fall Rally was held Saturday September 18, 2021. It was hosted by the Vital Words Toastmaster Club.
The Keynote speaker was past International President Ted Corcoran DTM.
- Greg Wood DTM,AS provided a presentation on “The Magic of Connection”
- Lloyd Gwilliam DTM gave a presentation on “The Do’s and Don’ts of Hybrid Clubs.”
- David Kendall DTM ran a challenging but fun trivia contest.
- The District provided one final opportunity for Club Officer Training.
- Several awards and prizes were handed out.
Historical Fall Rally Information
Each September the District holds a Fall Rally to officially launch the Toastmaster year. Typically one club will be given the honour of hosting the event and organizing the day. It runs from 9 am to later afternoon and is usually held outside of Winnipeg. In 2020 it was held virtually and hosted by the Steinbach Toastmaster Clubs (Carillon & Steinbach Professional Development).
A picture of the Fall Rally at Gimli 2019