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International Convention - Reno, Nevada, August 2004

The Place and Venue

This was an incredible convention, packed with top level education sessions, intense campaigning for International Director and 3rd Vice President offices, a keynote speech from THE Dr. Steven Covey after he was presented with a Toastmasters Communication and Leadership award, dancing to a live band with beautifully costumed people from many countries, cultures and backgrounds at the International Night Dance, then dressing up in formal black for the President’s Dinner Dance.

A highlight was the 2004 World Championship of Public Speaking International Speech contest, attended by 1600 Toastmasters and 9 contestants, including Rick Brier of Region IV. The winner was Randy Harvey, 51, a one-year member of Toastmasters from Sherwood, Oregon. His speech, “Lessons from Fat Dad,” described how his father taught him “how to be a loving man – a good father and husband.”

Prior to the start of the Convention the Interdistricts Speech Contest was held. Douglas Kruger of District 74 (southern Africa) took "Highest Honours" and later went on to gain "Second Highest Honours" in the International Speech Contest final.

The Convention Kicks Off

The Convention itself got off to a tremendous start on the Wednesday evening with the traditional parade of the flags of all the nations that comprise the greater Toastmasters family; over 80 flags in all This was a spectacular kaleidoscope of colours, flourishes, music as well as applause and cheering from the around 2000 people present. The stage was stunning when all the flags were arrayed across its width. The audience was then introduced to the entire Board of Directors by Ted Corcoran, the outgoing International President.

Then it was onto the keynote address and educationals which ranged over all sorts of themes such as "Corporate Visits - Selling the Value of Toastmasters", "Boss It or Toss It - Lifestyle Changes to Manage Your Time" and "The Secrets of Influence - Successful leadership for the 21st Century".

Next International Convention

For those who are considering going to the next International Convention the place it will be held at is Toronto, Ontario, Canada from 24 to 27 August 2005.

Maimunah Natasha, International Director with
Douglas Kruger of South Africa (and winner's trophy) as he celebrates his success in winning Highest Honours in the Interdistrict's Speech Contest

Ted Corcoran, outgoing International President chairs the Golden Gavel event.
The tables behind seat the representatives of the Districts which gained Distinguished status
or better in the 2003/04Toastmasters year.
Our District's Ray and Linda Wolken are on the left of the
right hand table second row from the front.

Ted Corcoran, outgoing International President
introduces the Board of Directors to the Convention audience

Jon Greiner, International President 2004/05 and his wife
ready for the festivities of the International Night Theme Party

Randy Harvey (third from left) winner of the Intenational Speech Contest
and now World Champion Of Public Speaking 2004/05 with admiring fans.