Conference Schedule
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8 a.m. MDT/9 a.m. CDT
Zoom open for mingling
8:30 a.m. MDT/9:30 a.m. CDT
District Council Annual Meeting
District officers and club presidents and vice presidents of education will vote on 2021-2022 officers and division directors as well as issues important to the future of the district.
10:30 a.m. MDT/11:30 a.m. CDT
Break
10:45 a.m. MDT/11:45 a.m. CDT
Recognition of educational awards
Clubs and members will be recognized for their achievements so far this year.
12 p.m. MDT/1 p.m. CDT
Lunch
1 p.m. MDT/2 p.m. CDT
Keynote speaker: Dr. Patrice Caldwell, President, Eastern New Mexico University
Creative Thinking and Succession Planning in Challenging Times
As part of talent development, nothing is more daunting than succession planning – except when it comes wrapped in uncertainty. Dr. Caldwell will discuss the disconnect between formal analysis of succession planning and the potential that we build through our own opportunities and experiences.
1:30 p.m. MDT/2:30 p.m. CDT
Educational session: Michael Holian, DTM,
Region 3 International Candidate
Landing a Great Job in a Virtual Job Market
Interviewing for jobs has changed significantly with employers increasingly migrating to virtual interviews. In this session, you’ll get tips on your virtual presence, interview questions and search tips to help you get and then ace that virtual interview.
2 p.m. MDT/3 p.m. CDT
Educational session: Antonio Colorado, DTM,
Region 3 International Candidate
Change the Plan, Not the Goal
You may know how to set goals, but what happens when something unexpected and beyond your control disrupts your plan? In this session, you’ll learn how to keep the goal clear while minimizing the impact of unexpected events.
2:30 p.m. MDT/3:30 p.m. CDT
Keynote speaker: International Director TK O’Geary, DTM
First, Comes the Belief
Whether you have an idea, a project, an objective, a dream, or a plan, there is a key ingredient necessary for success: belief. In this talk, you’ll learn about this key ingredient, one we can all possess. You’ll learn what this key ingredient looks like, when to use it, and how to develop it.
2:55 p.m. MDT/3:55 p.m. MDT
Break
3:20 p.m. MDT/4:20 p.m. CDT
Evaluation contest
Opening remarks by Contest Chair Analisa Martinez, DTM
Toastmaster: Past International President Jana Barnhill, DTM, AS
Target speaker: Fran Palochak
4:10 p.m. MDT/5:10 p.m. CDT
Break
4:20 p.m. MDT/5:20 p.m. CDT
International speech contest
5:05 p.m. MDT/6:05 p.m. CDT
Contestant interviews
5:25 p.m. MDT/6:25 p.m. CDT
Comments from new district officers
Introduced by MyChelle Andrew, DTM, District Director
5:40 p.m. MDT/6:40 p.m. CDT
Presentation of contest winners
Close of conference by District Director MyChelle Andrews, DTM
5:50 p.m. MDT/6:50 p.m. CDT
Conference adjourns
About Our Speakers
Dr. Patrice Caldwell, keynote speaker
Dr. Patrice Caldwell became the first female president of Eastern New Mexico University in September 2020 after serving as interim president since March 2020. Prior to this appointment, she had served in various positions at ENMU since 1980, when she began as an English professor. After four years at ENMU, she was selected as chair of the freshmen composition program and soon became dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She later worked in grant management before becoming director of Planning and Analysis and eventually vice president and chief of staff. A native of Los Angeles, she earned her undergraduate degree in English literature from the University of Southern California and her Ph.D. in Victorian literature at the University of California Los Angeles.
Michael Holian, DTM,
Region 3 International Director Candidate
Michael Holian, DTM, of Chandler, Arizona, is a technology delivery specialist for CSAA Insurance Group, an AAA insurer. At CSAA, he runs a governance board overseeing the consistent application of Agile methodologies, leads an international team of engineers in providing cutting-edge IT solutions and support, and serves as a Community Impact Champion, coordinating and participating in employer-sponsored volunteer needs. A Toastmasters member since 1991, he is a member of a corporate and a community club and has earned two Distinguished Toastmasters awards. He has served in numerous District 3 leadership positions including district director. He is running for 2021-2022 Toastmasters international director from Region 3.
TK O’Geary, DTM, keynote speaker
International Director TK O’Geary, DTM, of Albuquerque, works as a program manager for BAE Systems. Her responsibilities include leading a team of engineers in support of a global $10 billion USD government program; collaborating to develop a complex, integrated multi-agency schedule; and leading risk, issue, and opportunity management. Additionally, she owns and operates the TKO Performance Group, performing services such as facilitating strategic planning, consulting on performance excellence, and conducting data analysis. She earned a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix. A Toastmaster since 1987 and former District 23 governor, she currently is an international director from Region 3 and joins us today in that capacity.
Antonio Colorado, DTM,
Region 3 International Director Candidate
Antonio Colorado, DTM, of Xalapa, Veracruz, is a project manager, trainer and speaker. He has collaborated in institutions and corporations such as the Presidency of the Mexican Republic and Pepsi, Inc., as a specialist in finance, marketing and management. In addition, he has worked in teaching and research, applying his theory to become an entrepreneur in product marketing and training consultation. He is a master’s candidate in organization administration and has a Bachelor of Accounting from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. A Toastmasters member since 2006, he has served in numerous District 34 leadership positions, including district director. He is running for 2021-2022 Toastmasters international director from Region 3.
