District 47’s 2025 Annual Conference will take place from Saturday, April 26, 2025 – Sunday, May 4, 2025.
The Annual District Council Meeting to elect our officers for next year and District Finals for all speech contests will take place, There will also be education sessions and the opportunity to network, learn and have fun with Toastmasters from all over Southeast Florida and the Bahamas.
The In-Person Annual Conference itself will happen May 2-4, 2025. .
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- Preliminary Agenda – COMING SOON
- Conference Sponsorship and Advertising Options – COMING SOON
- Education Sessions – Application Deadline is February 1st!
- Registration Packages
- Conference Menu
- Hotel Accommodations
- Registration Instructions
- Praises from the Skybox!
AGENDA
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CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP AND ADVERTISING OPTIONS
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REGISTRATION PACKAGES
| Package | Early Bird Jan 1 – Feb 9 | On-Time Feb 10 – Mar 31 | Late April 1 – April 15 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday Breakfast Not included in any package | $25 | ||
| Sunday Breakfast Not included in any package | $25 | ||
| Full Conference Includes Friday dinner, Saturday lunch and dinner, all 3 speech contests and education sessions | $220 | $250 | $285 |
| Saturday Only Includes Saturday lunch and dinner, Saturday speech contests and education sessions | $170 | $200 | $235 |
| Saturday Dinner Only Includes Saturday dinner, Saturday speech contest, DTM Walk and After Party | $100 | $110 | $125 |
CONFERENCE EDUCATION SESSIONS
Apply Now to Join District 47’s 2025 Rise to the Challenge Annual Conference as part of our “All-Star” Education Team!
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY FEBRUARY 1, 2025, at 8 pm.
District 47 is looking for experienced, knowledgeable, and FUN presenters for our Annual Conference.
In-person Session Dates are Friday, May 2, 2025, and Saturday, May 3, 2025.
We are looking for
- A minimum of FOUR presenters to participate in our “Toast Talks”: 10-12 minute back-to-back “mini-presentations.” on Friday, May 2nd, 2025
- NINE presenters for 40–45-minute sessions on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025.
This year’s theme, “D47 All-Stars: Rise To The Challenge” is a reflection of our Toastmasters in District 47. We are looking for those presenters who inspire, motivate, and educate attendees to a higher level of understanding, purpose, and passion!
We are also looking for new, fresh topics that support the District’s Mission & will enhance the knowledge and development of our members and all areas of the district.
CONFERENCE MENU
Friday Dinner
Garden Green Salad
Choice of Churrasco Steak, Chicken Francaise, Baked Florida Grouper or Vegetarian Entrée
Triple Chocolate Cake
Saturday Lunch
Signature Sunrise Spring Salad
Choice of Parmesan Crusted Chicken, Pan Seared Caribbean Red Snapper or Vegetarian Entrée
NY Cheesecake w/ Fruit
Saturday Dinner
Caesar Salad
Choice of Sliced Sirloin, Caribbean Jerk Chicken Breast, Mahi Mahi or Vegetarian Entrée
Carrot Cake
Breakfast Option Saturday and Sunday
Hotel Breakfast Buffet
Must be purchased with Conference Registration – not included in any packages.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
DoubleTree by Hilton Sunrise-Sawgrass Mills
13400 W. Sunrise Blvd.
Sunrise, FL 33323
$169/night Plus 13% tax from Thursday, May 1, 2024 – Sunday, May 4, 2024
Deadline for Special Rate is Monday, April 15, 2025
Hotel Description
The hotel is across from Sawgrass Mills, Florida’s largest shopping mall. We’re a six-minute drive from FLA Live Arena, and our location off I-595 offers easy access to Fort Lauderdale attractions and beaches, 20 minutes away. Relax in our outdoor pool and enjoy a warm DoubleTree cookie when you arrive.
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Our new Annual Conference registration system asks for a donation at checkout.
You are not required to make a donation in order to register and pay for the Annual Conference.
Select “Other” from the dropdown menu next to “Support the 100% free platform we use! ❤️️” and enter 0.
There are no refunds for cancellations. You may transfer your registration to another person by emailing web@toastmastersd47.org.
PRAISES FROM THE SKYBOX
Thank a specific person and we will read it during the District 47 Annual Conference April 27th-May 5th. Only $1 each.
DETAILS COMING SOON