The District 96 Annual Conference 2024 will be held in-person at the University Golf Club in Vancouver, British Columbia from Friday, May 17 to Saturday, May 18, 2024.
This conference will not just be the first in-person conference District 96 will host since 2019, it will also be the District’s largest celebration of Toastmasters International’s centenary year!
This exciting two-day event will feature a top-shelf line-up of Keynote and Education session presenters, the District Evaluation Contest and the International Speech Contest, a traditional banner parade, Communication and Leadership Award ceremony, a First Timers reception and many opportunities to socialize and engage with members from across the District.
Here’s the Annual Conference 2024 agenda:
DAY 1 - Friday, May 17, 2024 (6PM-11PM PST):
- Registration and First Timers Reception
- Opening Ceremonies
- District Leaders' Address
- Banner Parade
- Buffet Dinner and Social Time!
- Evaluation Contest
- Awards Ceremony
- Business Announcements
- Closing Ceremonies
DAY 2 - Saturday, May 18, 2024 (8AM-4PM PST):
Follow this link for conference updates: https://d96toastmasters.ca/district-96-annual-conference-2024
Post-conference fun and socializing continues at the Westward Ho! restaurant patio and pub open until 8:30PM PT (Happy Hour from 2PM-5PM daily).
Important Registration Info:
Registration is open to all Toastmasters members and non-members.
Registration is limited and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are transferrable.
Cancellations will not be eligible for refunds after May 3, 2024.
Additional registration fee discounts will offered to those reserving a round table of 10. To request a table, please email Melody Helleouet, Conference Chair at publicrelations@d96toastmasters.ca no later than May 3, 2024 stating the days you would like to reserve the table for (Day 1 only, Day 2 only or Both Days) including the names and email addresses of all 10 guests to be seated at your table. A registration discount promo code will then be emailed to all guests seated at the same table which will be used by each person at time of their individual ticket registration on Eventbrite. Tables will be offered on a first-come first-serve basis. Clubs, Areas and Divisions may want to avail of this opportunity to be seated together!
Call for Sponsorship Fundraising & Silent Auction Donations is Now Open:
Interested in contributing to our District 96 Annual Conference? We have some exciting opportunities to help you increase your profile within the Vancouver, Northern BC and Yukon Toastmasters community! Both Sponsorship and Silent Auction donations are available, please contact Melody Helleouet, Conference Chair at publicrelations@d96toastmasters.ca no later than May 3, 2024. or (604) 657-5355 for information on how you can contribute to our event.
Golf Anyone?
Visit the University Golf Course website for complete info: https://universitygolf.com/
Tee Times are limited and can be booked online up to 14-days in advance using UGC's DYNAMIC PRICING system. If you need to cancel your time, please do so before 5PM the day before your booking time. For group bookings of 3 or more tee times, please contact Justin at UGC at (604) 225-2308.
Guests may also conveniently access University Golf Club's practice driving range anytime before or after conference hours 8AM-8PM PST (Last Bucket Sold at 7:30pm, Lights out at 8 pm). Small, medium and large basket pricing posted on UGC website.
Overnight Accomodations:
We recommend West Coast Suites located at University of British Columbia campus, AirbnB or any other hotel or short term rental located in the UBC area. There are no group rates available at this time.
Travel & Transportation:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is a 30-minute drive to the venue..
For public transportation, the most convenient is Vancouver City Center, accessing Canada Line SkyTrain with transfer to TransLink Bus Route 49 UBC Southbound on Granville Street, exit at WB University Blvd @ Blanca Street followed by 3-minute walk to University Golf Course.
Parking:
Parking is free to all attendees in the general University Golf Club lot on a first-come, first-served basis. Overflow paid parking is available at the Church nearby.
Accessibility:
Handicap accessible parking stalls are also available. The facility is also well equipped to accomodate handicap attendees both in an outside of the facility and golf grounds.
Questions:
Any questions or concerns regarding the conference may be directed to Melody Helleouet, Conference Chair by phone/text at (604) 657-5355 or via email at publicrelations@d96toastmasters.ca.
