TOASTMASTERS DISTRICT 45

District 45 Conference 2024

Freeport Maine

Hilton Garden Inn

May 17th - 19th, 2024


ALERT: Conference tickets available until May 6th!

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In the Spotlight...

Start With WHY

Jeff Sobel - Keynote


What we do and how we do it are very important, but understanding why we do something can lead to enormous growth and success. Drawn from Simon Sinek's work, this session helps us understand why starting with why is crucial, the need to develop our personal why, and how to lead with why in all situations.

This session includes introduction of new concepts, facilitated discussion, and practice developing/sharing personal why's.

Speaker Bio: Jeff Sobel, DTM, PID


Jeff Sobel, DTM, PID, a Toastmaster since 2005. Jeff is the current president of Bethlehem Toastmasters in Delmar, NY, President’s Distinguished since 2003.

Jeff is a Distinguished Toastmaster, the highest level of education achievement in the organization.

Jeff’s service as Region Advisor provided opportunity to support, train, coach and mentor District Leaders from around the world. As International Director, Jeff gained deeper organizational knowledge working with other Board of Directors. Jeff was awarded the Presidential Citation in 2020.

Jeff is a retired senior cybersecurity specialist, an avid runner, a musician, and a third-degree black belt.

As president of his homeowners’ association he uses skills developed in Toastmasters everyday for the betterment of his community.

Dedicated to personal growth and the growth of others, Sobel says, “I love helping others experience the same benefits from Toastmasters that I have, seeing them become better communicators, better leaders, better versions of themselves.”

Conference Sponsorship!

For more information, contact our Sponsorship chair, Tom Macisso, DTM

Conference Info & Tickets!

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District 45 Awards!

For more information, contact our Selection Committee chair, Ivona Cookson. Nominations must be in by April 30th. No nominations beyond that date will be considered.

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