Welcome to the 2025 District 13 Fall Symposium!
✈️ Cleared for Takeoff: Your Journey to Leadership Excellence
Join District 13 for our Fall Symposium on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel – Pittsburgh Airport.
This historic celebration of communication and leadership features World Champion of Public Speaking Craig Valentine as our keynote speaker. Participate in interactive workshops, watch the Humorous Speech and Table Topics contests, and connect with Toastmasters from across the district.
Whether you’re new to Toastmasters or an experienced member, you’ll gain valuable skills and inspiration for your communication and leadership journey.
Book your hotel room by September 24, 2025 to take advantage of the special room block rate of $159 using code TOA if you want to stay the night!
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Schedule
Schedule is subject to change
Saturday, October 25th, 2025 Download PDF
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM |
Registration & Breakfast
Seasonal fruit display, farm fresh scrambled eggs, choice of hickory smoked bacon or pork sausage links, breakfast potatoes, freshly baked pastries and bagels with cream cheese, and beverage station with assorted fruit juices, fresh coffee and teas.
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| 9:00 AM |
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Sharon A. J. Imes, DTM - Program Quality Director
Intro of Toastmaster of the Day - Mike Dalton, DTM
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| 9:25 AM |
Keynote Speaker - Craig Valentine, MBA
"Getting Remarkable Results in Life & Leadership"
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| 9:55 AM |
BREAK
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| 10:20 AM |
Table Topics Contest
Contest Chair Julia Wick, DTM
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| 11:40 AM |
Luncheon & Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony
Kathy Wolf, DTM, DD & Stephanie Scott, DTM, IPD
Mixed garden green salad with ranch or balsamic vinaigrette, chicken piccata, meatballs marinara, penne pasta with alfredo or marinara sauce, green beans, rolls and butter, triple chocolate cake, and beverage station with coffee, tea, and iced tea.
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| 1:00 PM |
Afternoon Workshop - Craig Valentine, MBA
"Present with Impact, Persuade with Ease"
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| 2:00 PM |
BREAK
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| 2:25 PM |
Humorous Speech Contest
Sam Wieder, DTM
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| 3:45 PM |
Closing Remarks
District Trio
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Speakers
Learn more about our speakers and their presentations:
Craig Valentine, MBA
Craig is the 1999 World Champion of Public Speaking for Toastmasters International, winning out of more than 25,000 contestants from 14 countries. Known as the Master Storyteller, Craig is an award-winning speaker and trainer who has delivered presentations in over 18 countries, giving up to 160 presentations per year.
As co-author of the Amazon #1 bestseller "World Class Speaking In Action" and author of "The Nuts and Bolts of Public Speaking," Craig helps speakers, executives, and salespeople turn their presentations into profits. He is President of The Communication Factory, LLC, and has worked with prestigious clients including NASA, Johns Hopkins University, MIT, Amazon.com, and the U.S. Army.
Craig's impressive sales background includes winning Salesperson of the Year three times and selling over $8 million in educational resources in a single year. He holds an MBA from Johns Hopkins University, where he also received the Distinguished Alumni Award, and has earned a Congressional Achievement Award for excellence in communications.
Venue
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh Airport
8402 University Blvd,
Moon Township, PA 15108
Complimentary Parking Onsite
Online
You will receive a unique zoom link the week of the event.
Registration
| Registration Type | Early (Until Oct 10) |
Regular (Until Oct 17) |
Late (Until Oct 19) |
Extended (Until Oct 25) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-Person | $95.00 | $99.00 | $105.00 | N/A |
| Virtual Only | $29.00 | $39.00 | $49.00 | $59.00 |
| Contests Only | N/A | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
Student Discount
Students save $10 off registration with coupon code:
Sponsorship
Complete payment online below, then email fallevent@d13tm.com with your program ad design and/or logo.
You can also read our sponsorship letter for more details:
FAQ
Learn more about our sponsorship packages here and reach out to pqd@d13tm.com for more details.
Yes we love volunteers! When registering please select in which ways you would like to help with the event.
Yes! Register early for a discount. See the registration section for pricing details.
Yes… after the division contest occurs we will open up contest only tickets for contestants and spectators, but these will not include any of the meals or other program.
Questions?
DISTRICT 13 – PURPOSE
The purpose of the district is to enhance the quality and performance and extend the network of member clubs of Toastmasters International within the boundaries of this district, thereby offering greater numbers of people the opportunity to benefit from Toastmasters educational program by:
- Focusing on the critical success factors as specified by the district educational and membership goals
- Ensuring that each club effectively fulfills its responsibilities to its individual members
- Providing effective training and leadership development opportunities for club and district officers.
TOASTMASTERS PODCAST
Talking Toastmasters
- Epsode 50: Michele Chamberlain
- Widowhood with Meghan Kopka
- Episode 49: Trevor Myers
- The Toastmasters Speechcraft Program with Alan Mann
- Episode 48: Kate Domenichella
- Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) with Eva Fanari
- Episode 47: Renate Devin
- My First Couple Months as a New Member of Toastmasters with Lisa Callahan
- Episode 46: Nancy Ellenson
- My Experience as a TedX Speaker with Julie Ulstrup