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2006 District 79 Toastmasters Annual Conference (DTAC 2006)

Conference at a Glance

DTAC. The one word that immediately sends a thrill of excitement for any toastmaster. It conjures up images of festivity, energy, and non-stop activity. Picture a large conference hall, filled to the brim with formally attired toastmasters dressed to kill and flashing their shining badges.

The kinship and camaraderie is evident in every handshake and every smile. This awesome ambience, the strict protocols, respectful silence, and the energy pouring out from the contestants - all contribute to this grand event.

The District 79 Toastmasters Conference is a major annual event of our district. Eagerly anticipated and awaited, it involves the participation of over 150 clubs comprising the entire GCC and Jordan.

Spread over two days packed with excitement, DTAC 2006, will:

• Showcase the talents of the members
  
  
• Be entertained and informed from senior guest speakers and toastmasters
  
  
• Take stock of the District 79's past successes
  
  
• Elect our future leaders

What to expect

A delightful opening ceremony lends a soulful, colourful, playful, yet sombre air to the event. All eyes on the 300 club officers, who march into the hall holding their banners, making you feel proud to be part of a very elite and polished organisation.

Accomplished keynote speakers share their wealth of knowledge to add more value to existing professionalism. You get to watch established author, keynote speaker and workshop leader Ross Mackay . He will get your funny bone working, with his address title - Humour is no laughing matter.

Toastmastering is about sharing knowledge. In-depth education sessions - hand-picked from the experienced crop of thoroughbreds spread across the district.

Of course, you will be enthralled by 3 contests, featuring 27 contestants from 9 divisions. The winner in the international speech contest will represent our district at regional level.

In addition, for the first time in our districts history, there will be a Gavelier's Contest putting the spotlight on our younger stars.

At the leadership front, the District Council Meeting will convene to hear the success stories of the current officers and elect future leaders.

You will get a chance to kick up your heels and let down your hair on the night of the first day of the conference - a mystery, theme entertainment.

Why should I attend?

If you are a toastmaster, then it is your privilege.

You get to interact with toastmasters and guests from around the world, and from all walks of life. Ideas are exchanged, stories swapped and experience gleaned. It is an experience of a lifetime.

You gain valuable experience from the contests, speeches, and the organisation of the event per se.

Rub shoulders with celebrity - professional public speakers, motivating you to excel.

Right throughout, you will be entertained and treated to a delicious fare of international five-star cuisine.

After the conference, you go home charged and ready to take on the world. You would have learnt more in two days than two months of serious study.

There is the added bonus of being in the hippest city in the world - Dubai , the city that cares.

A moving closing ceremony, guaranteed to whet your appetite for more DTACs in the future. If you are a guest, you will become a Toastmaster for life.

Conference Fees Structure

The Organising Committee is fully geared to offer the delegates the best value for their time and money. We want all delegates to enjoy the benefits of this conference that offers Education and Entertainment.

The earlier you register, the better. It also helps us, to consolidate the list of delegates and ensure our best service to you at the conference.

• Avail a Group discounted rate of AED 300 per person. Groups should be a minimum of 15. Only ONE Payment for the total amount will be accepted per group.
• Children should be 11-18 Yrs of Age.
• Conference is not open for children below 11 years.

The Fees for the two-day conference covers:

• Registration Kit
• Seats for Gavelier's Contest, International Speech Contest, Humorous Speech Contest and Table Topics Contest
• Keynote presentations by Professional Guest Speakers
• Educational Sessions / Training Seminars
• Coffee Break and Lunch on both days
• Gala Dinner and Entertainment

Fees do not include Hotel Accommodation, Visa Charges or Airport transfers. Please visit the "Travel & Stay" link for attractive offers.

Payment Mode : Bank Transfer or Demand Draft in favour of
DTAC 2006, A/C No. 1000611275, Commercial Bank of Dubai, Deira Main Branch, Dubai, UAE

The Venue

J W Marriott, Dubai JW Marriott Dubai Hotel located just 5 minutes from Dubai International Airport. Convenient located in business district and closed to the Greek Golf Club. Adjacent to Hamarain and Warba shopping centers. The large bedrooms vary in style but all are tastefully, luxuriously decorated and very well equipped. Address Abu Baker Al Siddique Road, Adjacent to Hamarain Shopping Ctr Dubai, United Arab Emirates Phone: 971 4 2624444 Fax: 971 4 2626264 Sales: 971 4 6077813 Toll-Free: 6077597

Accommodation

Dubai, the Gateway to the Gulf is easily accessable. The city hosts a variety of Hotels catering to your taste.

The DTAC 2006 Organising Committee can recommend the following. However kindly contact them directly to avail these services.

J W Marriott, Dubai

Contact:
Tel: +971 4 607 7191 / 262 4444
Fax: +971 4 607 7774 / 262 6264
Email: mhrs.dxbae.group.sales.coordinator@marriotthotels.com

Deluxe King Room AED 700/night Single Occupancy
Deluxe King Room AED 750/night Double Occupancy

Above rates are subject to 10% municipality rates and 10% service charges.

Rates and reservations are based on first-come first-serve basis and valid till 20th April 2006.

Visas

Visas are available on arrival for most nationalities. These can also be arranged by the hotel for an additional charge. Alternatively, you can visit the UAE consulate in your country to obtain the visit visa.

Contact

If you would like to contact, the following DTAC Committee Personnel are available:

All general Queries:

TM Swaminathan.K - coordinator@dtac2006.com

Chief Coordinator Tel : +97150 5386537

Queries concerning Travel, Visa, Accommodation

TM Lalit Khemani - travelnstay@dtac2006.com

Chief Coordinator Tel : +97150 456 0627