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Mark your calendar for the Spring Conference

Hosted by Division I, Friday and Saturday, May 30 + 31, 2008 in San Antonio.

2008 Spring Conference

May 30-31 — Omni San Antonio Colonnade, San Antonio, TX

Join us at the Spring 2008 conference as we celebrate The Year of the Unlimited Possibilities!

Conference Schedule of Events

Register NOW!!

• $125 Registration
• Download the registration form
• Register online (there is a surcharge for online registration)

Make hotel reservations at the Omni San Antonio Colonnade, 9821 Colonnade Blvd., at 1-800-843-OMNI (6664) Be sure to mention that you are a Toastmaster when booking hotel. Toastmaster rate $129 single or double held through April 30.

Directions to the hotel

DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH VIA I-35 SOUTH: I-35 South, Loop 410 West proceed to I-10 West, exit Wurzbach Rd. Go straight through intersection on access road. Hotel is two blocks on the right after intersection.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE SOUTH VIA I-35 NORTH: Take I-35 North, and then take I-10 West toward El Paso, exit Wurzbach Rd. Go straight through intersection on access road. Hotel is two blocks on the right after intersection.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE SOUTH VIA I-37 NORTH: I-37 North into the city, take I-35 South, I-10 West toward El Paso, exit Wurzbach Rd. Go straight through intersection on access road. Hotel is two blocks on the right after intersection.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE EAST VIA I-10 WEST: Take I-10 West through the city, pass Loop 410 twice, exit Wurzbach Rd. Through light continue on access road two blocks, hotel is on the right.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE WEST VIA I-10 EAST: I-10 East, pass 1604 (Anderson Loop) exit Wurzbach Rd. Stay left, take turn around to access road. Continue on access road. Two blocks to hotel, on the right.

DIRECTIONS FROM DOWNTOWN: Take I-35 North, and then take I-10 West toward El Paso, exit Wurzbach Rd. Go straight through intersection on access road. Hotel is two blocks on the right after intersection.

District Council Meeting - May 31

The District Council meeting will take place at 10 a.m. May 31 at the Omni Colonnade in San Antonio. Many items will be voted upon at the meeting including:

• Realignment of the District for the 2008-2009 was approved at the District Executive Committee meeting on February 15, 2008. See the new district alignment.
• The District Procedure Review Committee headed up by David Estrada, DTM, PDG did an excellent job reviewing the procedures and identifying changes needed to help bring us inline with the reimbursement procedures for other districts. A big thanks to David and his committee, Dan Jackson, DTM, PDG and Lark Doley, DTM, PID for all their hard work. See the proposed changes to District Procedures.
• District officer elections for the 2008-2009 Toastmaster year
• Report of the District Officer Nominating Committee featuring information about the candidates for District Office. (note: Ron Sheaffer withdrew his nomination on April 9, 2008.)
• District Officer Mission and Qualifications
• Council Meeting Proxy Form: The Club President or the Club Vice President Education may designate, in writing, (using this form or other written communication, including e-mail) any active member in good standing of the Club to act as a proxy or proxies and cast one or both ballots of the Club at the District Council Meeting. In the event one of those Officers is not in attendance at the meeting and has not designated, in writing, an active member of the Club to act as proxy or proxies of the Club at any Council meeting, the other Officer in attendance may cast two votes. No other proxies shall be valid at any such meeting. The Club President, Club Vice President Education or their proxy must check-in with the credentials desk to pick-up their ballots at least 30 minutes prior to the meeting.

The Arthur Storer Award

Arthur Storer

Since 1998 every year at the Spring District 55 Conference the memory of the late Arthur Storer is honored. A commemorative plaque and $1000 toward attendance at the Toastmasters International Convention in August is awarded to the Toastmaster in District 55 who best exemplifies the qualities and spirit of the late Arthur Storer. Arthur was a selfless man who participated enthusiastically in the Toastmasters program and mentored other members. He attended club, area, division, district, regional and international events. This year the International Convention will be held in Calgary, Canada. Previous winners have been: Mary Jennings, Dan Jackson, Margaret Cathey, Larry Waddy, Jan Waddy, Gypsy Ramsey, Mercedes Balli, Steve Sigrest, Anna Lopez, and Charles Clack. Please submit an e-mail to rstorer@austin.rr.com suggesting the name of a worthy Toastmaster within District 55 and why s/he should receive this award by May 20, 2008.

Bring Your Checkbooks to the Spring Conference!

Why? You will have the opportunity to register for the Region 3 Conference June 13-14 at the Wyndham Greenspoint in Houston, TX for $20 off the regular $180 price. Go to: Region 3 Toastmasters for more information about the conference. PLUS you will be able to register for the Fall District 55 Conference at a price that you will only be able to get during the spring conference.