Welcome to the 2022 District 49 Conference!
Our conference theme this year is Strive for the Summit - Kūlia i Ka Nu'u. Growth, like climbing a mountain, can be difficult. Reaching our goals is like summiting our mountain where we get to pause and celebrate the success we struggled to achieve. From the summit we see there are many more mountains to climb -- goals to achieve -- each with its own lessons to be learned. We are spreading the conference events over the course of one week again this year. Throughout the week you will be able to enjoy two entertaining and informative educational sessions, a thrilling speech contest watch party, engaging keynotes, and celebrating your outstanding achievements as members of District 49.
We are honored to feature International Director, Karen Lucas, DTM, who will participate in the town hall meeting on Thursday, May 5, by introducing the Board of Directors' Proposals and answering your questions moderated by Division A Director, Past International Director, Gloria Shishido, DTM.
Our District Council Meeting will take place on Friday, May 6. At this meeting, district leaders will provide reports and the Club Presidents, Vice-Presidents of Education, and District Executive Committee will elect the 2022-2023 District Officers.
We can’t wait for you to join us for an exciting program, and we look forward to seeing you there.
--Kory I. Ikeda
District Director, District 49
| 9:00 am | Opening and Welcome Notes |
| 9:10 am | Educational Awards, Triple Crown and Distinguished Clubs |
| 9:20 am | Membership Contests and New Chartered Clubs |
| 9:30 am | Break |
| 10:10 am | Keynote: Chanti Niven "I See You" |
| 10:25 am | Questions and Answers |
| 10:45 am | Acknowledgements and Announcements |
| 11:00 am | Adjournment |
Since 2010, Distinguished Toastmaster Rose Kirland has been a career Keynote address speaker for non-profit organizations and was a TEDx Hickam speaker in February 2020 at Hickam AFB Hawaii. She is gifted in topics in finding your voice, dealing with change, body language, real estate, and so much more.
| 5:30 pm | Welcoming Address |
| 5:35 pm | Featuring Rose Kirland "UNStoppable Power: How to Grow Clubs" |
| 6:50 pm | Announcements and Closing |
| 7:00 pm | Session Adjourned |
| 5:30 pm | Welcoming address |
| 5:35 pm | Breakout Sessions
1. Captivating Canva Creations by Rose Kirland 2. Speedy Steps to Speechwriting by Ron Cahoon 3. Effortless Evaluations by Liz Corbin 4. Bloom and Vroom Zoom by Sherry Imamura Ryan |
| 6:50 pm | Announcements and Closing |
| 7:00 pm | Session Adjourned |
The top 2 International Speech Contestants from each Division contest will participate in District 49’s International Speech Contest final. The Contest will be open only to 8 finalists and contest officials on Saturday April 30.
On Wednesday evening May 4, the contest speeches will be streamed to the general public.
The contest results will be announced as part of the closing day’s activities on Saturday May 7.
| 5:30 pm | Open and Welcome |
| 5:35 pm | International Speech Contest |
| 6:55 pm | Acknowledgements |
| 7:00 pm | Adjournment |
Names of all contest finalists, contest officials, and the Watch Party registration is here.
This town hall event will provide an opportunity to hear reasons for the upcoming proposals for approval at the Toastmasters International Annual Business meeting and the possible effects on the District and clubs. Once voted on by the members, it will take effect as delineated in the proposals. How will the hybrid Toastmasters International Convention planned for August 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee impact you? What about the World Headquarters joint efforts with Districts in marketing, such as television advertising and corporate club growth initiatives? Submit your questions with your registration.
| 5:30 pm | Welcoming address |
| 5:40 pm | Panel discussion with Karen Lucas, 2021-2023 International Director; Mike Storkey, 2016-2017 Toastmasters International President; and Kory Ikeda, 2021-2022 District 49 Director. Moderated by Gloria Shishido, Past International Director |
| 6:25 pm | Closing Remarks and Announcements |
| 6:30 pm | Adjournment |
At the business meeting, District Council will elect District Leaders for the 2022 - 2023 year, adopt a new district alignment, receive reports from Key 3 District leaders, Division Directors, Financial Manager, and District Auditor.
Registration to the Business Meeting is open, but only District Council Members are able to vote: Club Presidents, Vice Presidents Education, and District Executive Committee members including District Director, Program Quality Director, Club Growth Director, Public Relations Manager, Administration Manager, Division Directors, Area Directors, and Immediate Past District Director.
Click here for registration, Zoom information and meeting documents.
| 9:00 am | Opening and Welcome Address |
| 9:10 am | Annouce Outstanding Club Toastmaster |
| 9:18 am | Keynote: Chanti Niven "Reaching Your Peak" |
| 10:21 am | Break and Bookstore Presentation |
| 10:32 am | Educational Awards - DTMs |
| 10:52 am | Election Results |
| 10:55 am | International Speech Contest Results |
| 10:58 am | Acknowledgements and Closing |
| 11:15 am | VIRTUAL PARTY LOBBY - Meet and congratulate in 3 breakout rooms: Speech Contestants, Newly Elected Key 3, Newly Elected Division Directors |
| 12:00 pm | Virtual Lobby closes |
| Conference Chair | Shirley Watanabe |
| Keynote Speaker | Chanti Niven |
| Education Program | Dean Masai, Sherry Imamura-Ryan, Michelle Kwok |
| Speech Contest | Nelson Nakagawa, Anne Myers, Sherry Imamura-Ryan |
| Bookstore Chair | Jennifer Yamane |
| Logistics Manager | Wendlilee Adkins |
| Parliamentarian | Raymond Liu |
| Registration | Dean Masai, Michelle Kwock |
| Public Relations Manager | Rose Kirland, Michael Aviles |
| Media Consultants | Kyle Nishioka, Keith Olson, Royden Koito, Kim Okamura |
| Liaison for the Media Program | Lina Carahasen |
| Administration Manager | Caron Lau |
| Immediate Past District Director | Sepiuta Holakeituai |
| Script | Anne Myers, Kim Okamura |
| Webmaster | Slava Slavik |
