Welcome to the 2025 District 13 Spring Conference!
Join us April 25-27, 2025 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh South for our exciting conference themed “Ignite Your Spark!“
Whether you’re looking to become a published author, develop as a professional speaker, take on new leadership challenges, or revitalize your club, this conference is designed to help you reconnect with your Toastmasters journey and discover your path forward.
Conference Highlights:
- Friday night features an Author Roundtable and Murder Mystery Fun Night
- Saturday includes keynote presentations, interactive workshops, and the Speech Contests
- Saturday evening Gala Dinner with Installation & Awards
- Special session with our keynote presenter Sheryl Roush, DTM, PDG, AS – internationally acclaimed speaker and author
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow Toastmasters, gain valuable insights, and ignite your spark! A limited number of rooms are available at our special group rate until March 26, 2025, so book early.
Register today and prepare to reignite your passion for communication and leadership!
The 2025 Spring Conference Committee
Thank you to our 2024/2025 Sponsors!
Schedule
Schedule is subject to change
Friday April 25th
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Conference Opens 6:00 PM
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Author Roundtable
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Fun Night - Murder Mystery
Snacks provided
Saturday April 26th
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Registration 8:00 AM
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Breakfast 8:00 AM
Buffet style breakfast
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Morning Education Sessions
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Tall Tales Contest
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Lunch 12:00 PM
Buffet style lunch
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General Session
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International Speech Contest
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Break
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Installation & Recognition Gala Dinner 7:00 PM
Plated Dinner
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Evening Keynote
Sunday April 27th
Speakers
Learn more about our speakers and their presentations:
Heart of a Toastmaster
In this session (description coming soon). You will have the opportunity to ask Sheryl some questions!
Sheryl Roush, DTM, PDG, AS
Sheryl Roush, DTM, PDG, AS, is CEO of Sparkle Presentations, Inc., originally from Southern California’s San Diego, now based in southern New York.
First shy and stumbling through her Ice Breaker in 1987, today Sheryl is an internationally top-rated speaker, and has presented at conferences throughout Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Baja California, Canada, England, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mexico, Northern Ireland, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Singapore, and across the US… plus virtually since 2010.
In 1993, she was the youngest woman, and 28th overall, to earn Toastmasters elite designation of Accredited Speaker. As of August 2022, only 95 have earned the professional credential in 150 countries since 1981.
In 2009, she received the Toastmasters Presidential Citation for her contributions to enhancing global communication and leadership.
Sheryl is the proud author of the TI-sanctioned Heart of a Toastmaster book, which received the “Best Anthology” from the International Book Awards, publishing true stories by 135 members
(available on Amazon as E-Book or
Paperback).
Every interactive presentation is highly-tailored to the event, theme, and objectives… Sheryl rekindles the spirit, raises the bar, and creates excitement!
sherylroush.com
Bringing Out Your Brilliance!
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Venue
Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites
Pittsburgh South
164 Fort Couch Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
Complimentary Parking Onsite
Please note when booking your dates: In-person events are Friday night through all day Saturday. Sunday morning activities are only for incoming district officers.
Book online using link below, or call hotel reservation line at (412) 833-5300. Dial 1 for reservations and provide the group block code (D13). Please note that there will first be a series of automated questions. Once completed, guests will be transferred to a live agent to finalize the booking using the group block code.
The cutoff date for booking is midnight on March 26, 2025. After this date, any rooms not reserved will be released back into general inventory and may no longer be available at the group rate.
Online
After payment and completion of the registration form, you will receive the zoom link in your email inbox.
Registration Form
| Registration Type | Early Until March 31 |
Regular Until April 13 |
Late Until April 15 |
Extended Until April 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-Person | $129 | $149 | $179 | - |
| Virtual | $59 | $79 | $99 | $99 |
| In-Person Attendance | |
| Early Until March 31 | $129 |
|---|---|
| Regular Until April 13 | $149 |
| Late Until April 15 | $179 |
| Extended Until April 26 | - |
| Virtual Attendance | |
| Early Until March 31 | $59 |
| Regular Until April 13 | $79 |
| Late Until April 15 | $99 |
| Extended Until April 26 | $99 |
Current pricing period: Early - Prices increase after March 31, 2025
Attendee Registration
Sponsorship
2025 District 13 Spring Conference Sponsorship Packages
| Benefit | Bronze $100 |
Silver $250 |
Gold $500 |
Platinum $1000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conference Program Advertisement | 1/8 Page | 1/4 Page | 1/2 Page | Full Page |
| Recognition on Conference Website | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ |
| Recognition in Conference Program | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ |
| Dinner Event Sponsor Acknowledgement | ★ | ★ | ★ | |
| Opportunity to include materials / promo items in Attendee Welcome Bag | ★ | ★ | ||
| Sponsorship Acknowledgement - Education Session | ★ | ★ | ||
| Sponsorship Acknowledgement – Keynote Session | ★ | |||
| Company Banner Display & Table Setup | ★ |
| Bronze $100 |
Silver $250 |
Gold $500 |
Platinum $1000 |
Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 Page | 1/4 Page | 1/2 Page | Full Page | Conference Program Advertisement |
| ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | Recognition on Conference Website |
| ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | Recognition in Conference Program |
| ★ | ★ | ★ | Dinner Event Sponsor Acknowledgement | |
| ★ | ★ | Opportunity to include materials / promo items in Attendee Welcome Bag | ||
| ★ | ★ | Sponsorship Acknowledgement - Education Session | ||
| ★ | Sponsorship Acknowledgement – Keynote Session | |||
| ★ | Company Banner Display & Table Setup |
Complete payment online below, then email springconfchair@d13tm.com with your program ad design and/or logo:
FAQ
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… more details to follow.
Yes… reach out to us at springconfchair@d13tm.com for details.
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
- 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
- Being a Toastmasters Division Director with Stefano McGhee
- Episode 45: Jason Harris Returns
- Finding Your Passions & Dream with Jeannette Gaiter
- Safe Practice Space with Marianne Bjekle
- Episode 44: Christiane Schroeter
- Beyond the Club with Stacey Shipman
- Anxiety and Depression with Kristin Deese