The 2008 YACT Fall Conference Committee arranged for a Criminal Attorney to be our Keynote Speaker.  What??!!
Ed Hearn, Toastmasters’ 2006 WORLD CHAMPION OF PUBLIC SPEAKING also has a Master’s Degree in Urban Ministry. His studies in theology as well as his license to practice law have combined to give him a VERY unique and insightful view of life! | | Ed Hearn came in first among 26,000 Contestants from 30 countries. His story was motivational, inspirational, and humorous, all at the same time! 
Keynote: Developing Your Amazing Potential as a Speaker! |
RECAP The Courage to Try – A sensational Educational Workshop presented by Ed, Hearn, the 2006 World Champion of Public Speaking, motivated me to write an article for the YACT Newsletter. I’ve attended several YACT Conferences before and was reminded why I attend.
- yummy food
- a dazzling display of entertainment
- lots of laughter
- Hugs from old friends and opportunities to meet new members.
- Thought-provoking workshops
THANK YOU to the TM members who volunteer to organize YACT conferences, and who present the workshops. If you missed this conference, there is always another – every fall and spring. If you have never attended, take Ed Hearn’s challenge and “have the courage to try.” Plan to attend the next YACT Conference. Better Yet, volunteer to organize the Spring Conference in Whitehorse and develop your communication and leadership skills! Rx from "Dr. Proctor"
The talented Suezy Proctor, former International Director from Region 1 and DTM3 has ancestral links to Alaska and was delighted to speak at the YACT Fall conference. Suezy claimed she wasn't funny, but the belly laughter in the audience would lead you to believe otherwise. Suezy showed us how to weave vocal variety, acting and singing into speeches during her educational workshop. Additionally, she shared tips to help toastmasters excel as speakers. When you are the speaker, ask for feedback beyond your manual evaluation. Ask club additional members to evaluate your skills on a specific personal goal such as eye contact or meaningful gestures, or your vocal variety.
Another tip from Suezy: step outside of your comfort level - sing in a choir or a karaoke bar to develop your breath for speaking. Develop your speaking skills both inside and outside of the club. Finally, pick the advanced manual you want to AVOID and begin to practice those speeches.
Suezy gave the word 'practice' new meaning. Feel the power of space and air around your words while practicing in a whisper, enunciating every word and consonant ending. Then, shout your speech, one syllable, one word at a time moving your face and expanding your gestures. Next, speak slowly and deliberately over-exaggerating every word. Finally practice speaking as rapidly as you can without stopping. These techniques will help you find the rhythm and timing for your speech and help you to excel as a speaker. - Janice Shipman, CTM "Developing your amazing potential requires three things: the courage to change, the ability to deal with challenges, and the commitment to follow through"
- Ed Hearn 'You have to have the desire in your gut to get up and get it for yourself . . ' - Ed Hearn's 92 year old father
2008 Conference Committee: Conference Chair - Keith Baldwin Registration Chair - Anne Fleming PR Chair - Don Fleming Sponsorship Chair - Amie Haakenson Education Chair - Greg Wilkie Keynote Subcommittee - Jane Thomas Workshops Subcommittee - Dawn Williams and Theo Hunt Speech Contests Subcommitteer - TBD Facilities Chair - Susan Sery Transportation Chair - Kevin Collier Auction Chair - Karen Bishop Thank you to everyone who filled out the Workshop Survey in July, so that we could bring you the topics YOU are interested in!! | | Workshop Descriptions Workshop Presenters' Biographies AGENDA Friday – October 24 5:00 – 6:00pm YACT Executive Meeting 6:00 – 7:00 YACT Business Meeting 7:00 – 9:30 Reception, Hors d'oeuvres, & Entertainment Saturday - October 25 7:30 - 8:30am Continental Breakfast 8:30 – 9:00 Opening ceremonies 9:00 – 9:30 Keynote by Ed Hearn 9:45 – 10:45 Educational workshops - Impromptu/Extemporaneous Speaking
- Story Telling
11:00 – 11:45 Educational workshop – general session  Guest Presenter
Suezy Proctor, "The Speech Doctor" – Coaching Speakers to Excellence 12:00 – 12:45 Awards Luncheon 1:15 – 2:00pm Table Topics Contest 2:15 – 3:00 Educational workshops - Crucial Conversations
- Back to the Basics
- Bag of Tricks – Resources for Speakers
3:15 – 4:00 Ed Hearn - The Courage to Try workshop – general session 4:15 - 5:00 DTM Panel (open forum) Saturday Dinner reception 5:30 pm No host cocktails 6:00 pm Dinner 7:15 pm Humorous Speech Contest 8:30 Announcements/Travel Gavel Award Sunday - October 26 8:30 – 9:15am Conducting the Club Speech Contest - Jane Thomas, DTM 9:30 – 11:00 Club Med: Three Prescriptions for a Healthy Club (Dan & Suezy Proctor)  Guest presenter Dan Proctor
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