1. Have you ever dreamed of becoming a secret agent? Climb your mountain of success at the Spring 2013 District 61 Conference! April 19, 20, 21, 2013 Château Montebello, Montebello, Qc

2. Would you like to increase your skills in communications and leadership? learn while having fun in a bilingual setting? cheer on the contestants in the Table Topics Speech Contest and the International Speech Contest? attend District 61s business meeting and vote at the election for District officers? grow personally and professionally? expand your network by hanging out with people who want to do the same?

3. Benefits of participation Fast-paced learning opportunity to become the skilled professional you wish to be Network and friends Learning from the best Volunteer during a high-level event Food and comfort from the Château Montebello

4. Agenda Friday – Welcome and registration – Keynote speaker workshop, Jana Barnhill (French translation offered) – First-timers meet and greet – Wine and cheese – Dance Saturday – English keynote speaker, Jana Barnhill (French translation offered) – Contests and workshops – Communication and Leadership Awards Lunch – District Council meeting and elections (translation offered) – Governor's banquet and dance Sunday – French keynote speaker, Caroline Rochon (English translation offered) – Contests and workshops – Announcement of contest winners and closing ceremony

5. Attending the conference is the best opportunity for you to increase the value of your TM journey

6. Im brand new to Toastmasters, so will the conference be over my head? Not at all! – Attending a conference as early as possible is a wonderful idea! – The workshops and presentations are geared to all levels. – Whether you are a newbie to Toastmasters or have been around for a long time, its win–win when you join us at the Spring Conference 2013.

7. I only understand one official language. How will I manage? Very well! – Well provide simultaneous translation and headsets will be available for your convenience. – When contests are scheduled in one official language, we offer workshops in the other official language.

8. What are my options? Attend part of the event! Carpool and share rooms to save money and make news friends. Bring your significant other to share Château Montebellos services after the activities.

9. Attending the conference is the best opportunity for you to increase the value of your TM journey To speed-up your learning curve in a fun environment, participating in the Spring 2013 Conference is an investment you wont regret!