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sat04may9:00 am11:00 pmFeatured2024 District 56 Spring ConferenceWe can't wait to celebrate you.9:00 am - 11:00 pm Hotel Derek, 2525 West Loop South Event Organized By: Elizabeth Ruiz, DTM, 2023-2024 Program Quality Director Event TagsSpring Conference

Event Details

Friday, May 3, 2024, 10 AM – 10 PM and Saturday, May 4, 2024, 9 AM – 11 PM

Name: 2024 District 56 Spring Conference
Start: 2024-5-4T09:00-5:00
End: 2024-5-4T23:00-5:00

You’re cordially invited to the much-awaited District 56 Toastmasters Annual Spring Conference, an electrifying two-day event to inspire, educate, and connect Toastmasters enthusiasts like yourself. Please mark your calendars for Friday and Saturday, May 3rd and 4th, as we gather at the prestigious Hotel Derek at 2525 West Loop South, Houston, TX 77027.

Experience two days filled with transformative workshops, engaging presentations, and networking opportunities that will elevate your communication and leadership skills to new heights. Whether you’re a seasoned Toastmaster or just beginning your journey, this year’s conference has something for everyone.

Here’s a glimpse of what awaits you:

– Dynamic Agenda: Dive into our Friday and Saturday with enlightening sessions, inspiring speakers, and fun events. Check out the detailed Friday and Saturday Agendas below to plan your itinerary.

– Opportunities to Contribute: We’re seeking conference volunteers, silent auction items, program book ad space, and sponsorship opportunities. Take part in shaping this unforgettable event! Sign-up sheets are on our Conference Page.

– Author’s and Entrepreneur’s Corner: If you’re a business owner or author, showcase your work and ideas on Friday, May 3, between 12 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., at our exclusive entrepreneur’s and author’s corners. Share your books and entrepreneur journey insights with fellow District 56 Toastmasters. Sign up on our Author’s and Entrepreneurs Corner Sign-Up Sheet.

– Check out our Conference Chairs, Education Session Facilitators, and more here on this page; scroll down to the bottom to the “Speakers” section. We are still looking for more chairs and committee members; sign up on our Volunteer sheet.

Act NOW! Get your 2024 District 56 Spring Conference Tickets today.

TICKET OPTIONS

*Conference Meal tickets sold out

Hotel Restaurant Hours

Friday, May 3, 2024

7 am – 11 am

4 pm – 11 pm

Saturday, May 4, 2024

8 am – 11 am

4 – 11 pm

– Available Ticket Options:

1) Two-day access only for Toastmasters or Non-Toastmasters + access to the VIP Penthouse Hospitality Suite $75.00

Includes: Access-only ticket for two days to the Spring Conference (excludes dining room, gift bag, and program book; these tickets are sold out)

This ticket will give you access to all conference sessions

Please see the agendas for Friday and Saturday below.

This ticket gives you access to the VIP Penthouse Hospitality Suite, a place to recharge and grab a beverage and snack. Please see the agendas for Hospitality Suite hours—limited occupancy.

2) One-day access only for Toastmasters or Non-Toastmasters + access to the VIP Penthouse Hospitality Suite for only $49.50

Includes: Access-only ticket for one day to the Spring Conference (excludes dining room, gift bag, and program book; these tickets are sold out)

This ticket will give you access to all conference sessions on the day you select

Please see the agendas for Friday and Saturday below.

Your choice is Friday or Saturday.

This ticket gives you access to the VIP Penthouse Hospitality Suite, a place to recharge and grab a beverage and snack. Please see the agendas for Hospitality Suite hours—limited occupancy.

3) Friday, May 3, Business Networking Session from 10 AM to 4 PM

Non-Toastmasters Ticket $15, or attend with a group of 3 Non-Toastmasters for $35

Enjoy a fireside chat with our keynote.

Learn about Promoting Corporate Toastmasters Programs: How to launch a Toastmasters program in your organization session. Attendees: CEOs, Business Executive Leaders, and conference ticket holders

Bring a stack of business cards for the networking tables and the separate Networking Room in the Spindletop.

Stop by the Author’s Corner and the Entrepreneur’s Corner to network.

Participate in the Team Building Exercises

Enjoy three Education Sessions built around building a persona for your ideal audience, target marketing, and more.toastmastershouston.com/2024-spring-conference

4) Spanish Speech Contest

Saturday, May 4, 3-4 PM, $15 per person

Access only during the time of the Spanish Speech Contest

Please see the Friday and Saturday Agendas below

5) Tall Tales Speech Contest

Friday, May 3, $15 per person

Access into the ballroom only during the time of the Tall Tales Speech Contest

Please see the Friday and Saturday Agendas below

6) International Speech Contest

Saturday, May 4, $15 per person

Access into the ballroom only during the time of the International Speech Contest

Please see the Friday and Saturday Agendas below

You can secure your spot now to participate in this enriching experience. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with fellow Toastmasters enthusiasts.

Ready to embark on this journey with us? Visit our Conference Page to reserve your tickets today and join us for something extraordinary.

We cannot wait to welcome you to the District 56 Toastmasters Annual Spring Conference!

Our Spring Conference Venue, Hotel Derek, has substance and style. It is located between the Houston Galleria and the River Oaks district, making it perfect for local and out-of-town attendees.

Hotel Derek is an eclectic tribute to the spirit of Houston. A place to revel, to relax, to create, and meet.

Hotel Derek was built on a culture of bold thinking, vibrant style, and Texas hospitality.

The hotel includes high-speed internet access, a full-service business center, and gourmet catering.

Hotel Derek is in the fashionable Galleria and River Oaks District, surrounded by the most prestigious shopping, entertainment, and area attractions, where unparalleled service and designer amenities allow you to appreciate being in the moment and inside the loop.

Houston Hobby Airport is 17 miles away.

George Bush Airport is 25 miles away.

Hotel Derek is a pet-friendly hotel too.

HotelDerek.com | 2525 West Loop South | Houston, TX 77027

Are you staying at the hotel?

Act now. Reserve your discounted blocked room package by using this link.

Click the link and select the number of nights you want to reserve

IMPORTANT: Select one person only when reserving your room online through the above link

If someone is staying with you, add them upon check-in at no charge

Double beds may have up to four people in a room

King bed may have up to two people in a room

The $20 Daily Amenity Fee is per room (not per person) daily

This includes American breakfast for TWO (2) people in the hotel restaurant, Revolve, during breakfast hours, bottled water, Wi-Fi throughout, 24-hour access to the fitness center, and access to the pool and sundeck

A limited block of rooms is available.

Discounted rooms are on a first-reserved basis only.

Room block reservations for the $125 per night must be made no later than Friday, April 19, 2024, when any remaining unreserved rooms will be released for general sale.

If you request a reservation after Friday, April 19, 2024, reservations will be handled on a rate availability basis.

Act now. Reserve your discounted blocked room package by using this link.

Parking

If you reserve a room under the Toastmasters Group Block link above, you will automatically receive the half-price discounted overnight self-parking fee from $30 to $15 per night per vehicle.

PARKING FOR ATTENDEES NOT STAYING AT THE HOTEL

If you are NOT staying at the hotel, we have negotiated a reduced event self-parking rate from $19 to $10 per vehicle daily.

Attendees can scan a QR code upon arrival with garage parking at $10

There is complimentary Wi-Fi for all attendees in the Bravo Ballroom, where our Spring Conference will be held.

We are excited to see you at the Spring Conference.

Limited tickets are available

Questions? Please email us at [email protected]

HotelDerek.com for more information.

A video of the meeting rooms: https://youtu.be/7X_K5kJHF5M

Friday and Saturday, May 3 & 4, 2024 CONFERENCE AGENDAS:

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Check out our Spring Conference Page!

Limited tickets are available Act NOW!

Time

(Saturday) 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

Location

Hotel Derek

2525 West Loop South

Organizer

Elizabeth Ruiz, DTM, 2023-2024 Program Quality DirectorHonored to serve as your Program Quality Director (PQD)! The Program Quality Team will leave no Toastmaster behind. For example, we have planned new member orientations, club officer information sessions for aspiring club leaders to help all clubs have 7 club officers at all times, Pathways training and enrollment for Toastmasters who are not enrolled, speech contest and functionary training well before the season begins to help all clubs plan, prepare and lead a successful and fun club contest, and form a full pipeline of trained speech contest functionaries. The Program Quality Team will include all Toastmasters in recognitions earned; no Toastmaster will be left behind. As the PQD, I am responsible for all aspects of education and training within the District. This includes supporting quality club programming efforts, promoting the Distinguished Club Program, and planning and executing the District conference. Education Goals: I promote all members in achieving education awards and recognizing those achievements. I oversee and promote training for club, area, and division officers. Training Programs: I plan, organize, and direct the district's training programs. District Conference: I am responsible for all aspects of the district conference. I plan, organize and direct the event. Speech Contests: I coordinate and supervise the International Speech Contest at the district level and facilitate a smooth flow of information at speech contests. This is the year to elevate a strong foundation of quality clubs! The PQD Team will help every club meet its educational goals and become a Distinguished quality club. Ready for some FUN? Register now on the District calendar for our fun and exciting events and training in the 2023-2024 year.

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Speakers for this event

Alan Steinberg

Alan Steinberg

District Conference Karaoke Chair
Alan Steinberg is new to Toastmasters, joining the Daybreakers Club in Fall 2023. He serves as the President/CEO of the West Houston Association, working with industry leaders who collaborate, educate, and advocate to improve the quality of life, experience, and opportunity for 2,000,000+ people who live, work, and play in the 1,200 sq mile Greater West Houston region and beyond. Alan is involved with the community, serving on the Harris County MUD 500 board, the Memorial Management District, the Houston Clean City Commission, the Alief Super Neighborhood Council, Leadership Houston, the UH Katy Advisory Committee, and the Volunteer Houston Advisory Committee. Most notably, as you can tell from the boots and hat, he is also very involved with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Houston and is always ready to work with others to make Houston an increasingly better place to live, work, and play.

District Conference Karaoke Chair
Albert Cooper

Albert Cooper

District Conference Photographer Chair

District Conference Photographer Chair
Anastasia Wilson, District Conference Hospitality Suite Chair

Anastasia Wilson, District Conference Hospitality Suite Chair
Andrea Tantillo, DTM, PRM

Andrea Tantillo, DTM, PRM

Public Relations Manager
Andrea Tantillo grew up in South Arkansas and so many of us got to Texas as fast as she could. She has worked at the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) for almost 14.5 years. She is a Principal Communications Coordinator in the Community and Environmental Planning Department, where she helps plan and implement the department’s communications strategies, facilitates two quarterly roundtables, and directs the agency’s annual parks awards and recognition program. She is also a charter member and president of Timmons Talkers Toastmasters, a community club composed mostly of H-GAC employees. She is also an adjunct instructor in the Entertainment and Media Arts Department at South Arkansas College and is a member of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and PRSA-Houston. She started her Toastmasters journey in 2016 and earned a DTM in October 2018. She has served as a club officer, Pathways Ambassador, Spring Conference Co-Chair, Program Quality Director Team Member, Club and Area Speech Contest Winner, and is currently serving District 56 as the Public Relations Manager. Andrea has more than 30 years of communications experience, including print and broadcast media, higher education, nonprofit fundraising, residential real estate marketing, and governmental sectors. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Mass Communication from Southern Arkansas University and a Master of Science in Strategic Communications from Purdue University. In her spare time she manages her cat's Instagram account.

Public Relations Manager
Andrew Paultanis, DTM

Andrew Paultanis, DTM

District Conference Authors Corner Chair

District Conference Authors Corner Chair
Angela Tornes, DTM, Past District 43 Director

Angela Tornes, DTM, Past District 43 Director

Education Session

Education Session
Becky Fields, District Conference Gift Bag Co-Chair

Becky Fields, District Conference Gift Bag Co-Chair

Gift Bag Co-Chair for Saturday, May 4, 2024
Brenda Villagran DTM

Brenda Villagran DTM

VP capacitación para educacion
Originaria de Guatemala y ciudadana de Estados Unidos, recientemente se certificó como Coach Practicioner en Programación Neurolingüística, profesora de Español, Pedagogía y Psicología. Directora de su compañía “Spanish Lenguage Professionals”. Ha sido Toastmasters desde 2014. Actualmente es socia del Club Pensadores Northwest. Presidente de Pensadores de Houston en 2019-2020. Directora de Area “R” 2019-2020. Coach y Mentora 2019-2020. Toastmasters Distinguida desde 2020. Sus valores y mejores aliados son: el respeto, la lealtad, el servicio, la comunicación y la creatividad. Toastmaster ha sido fundamental en su crecimiento como líder y comunicadora.

VP capacitación para educacion
Chandra Munagavalasa, DTM, Immediate Past District Director

Chandra Munagavalasa, DTM, Immediate Past District Director

Club President Trainer

Club President Trainer
Charlie Pitts, DTM, Past Distinguished District Governor

Charlie Pitts, DTM, Past Distinguished District Governor

Education Session

Education Session
David Bell, DTM

David Bell, DTM

Education Session
David has been training and coaching individuals and teams on sales and leadership in the financial services industry for over 30 years. He is an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) with Toastmasters International. He is a Charter Member of A+ Toastmasters and a long-time member of Talking Bull Toastmasters. He is the past Area Q51 Director and Division Q Director. In 2022-2023, David will be supporting District 56 and the Club Growth team as the Club Retention Chair (Club Coaches). He enjoys learning new things and spending time with family.

Education Session
Diane Nino, DTM, District Conference Toastmasters Trivia Game Chair

Diane Nino, DTM, District Conference Toastmasters Trivia Game Chair
Donna Fossmeyer, DTM

Donna Fossmeyer, DTM

DTM Chair

DTM Chair
Elizabeth Smith, District Conference First Timers Chair

Elizabeth Smith, District Conference First Timers Chair
Elly Hard, DTM, Tall Tales Speech Contest Chief Judge

Elly Hard, DTM, Tall Tales Speech Contest Chief Judge
Farzana Chohan, DTM, Toastmasters International Director, Region 5

Farzana Chohan, DTM, Toastmasters International Director, Region 5

Keynote, Fireside Chat, and Education Session
Farzana Chohan, DTM, of Chesterfield, Missouri, is a leadership human-excellence strategist for Optimize Excellence, and has worked in the design thinking industry for over 20 years. In her current role, she leads and tracks the impact of strategic initiatives focused on community engagements, education, equity, inclusion, and culture of belonging. Chohan earned a doctorate degree in management from Webster University in Webster Groves, Missouri. She additionally holds a master's of architecture degree and has completed certification in project management and cognitive behavioral therapy. Chohan has served on the board of Women in Healthcare and the board of the Human Development Foundation (North America). She is a TEDx speaker, and the author of SUBTLE: Phenomenon of “Social Unconscious Biases, Terminating Larger Equity” and Leadership IN Women. A Toastmaster since 2010, Chohan is a member of her home club, Aspiring Speakers in St. Louis. She has held several high-profile leadership positions within Toastmasters and has attained the Distinguished Toastmaster designation—the highest level of educational achievement in the organization. “Everyone around the world can benefit personally and professionally in articulating convincing thoughts and growing as a leader,” she says. As a member of the Toastmasters International Board of Directors, Chohan is a “working ambassador” for the organization. She works with the Board to develop, support, and modify the policies and procedures that guide Toastmasters International in fulfilling its mission.

Keynote, Fireside Chat, and Education Session
Gail E. Lover, DTM, Past Distinguished District 5 Governor

Gail E. Lover, DTM, Past Distinguished District 5 Governor

Education Session
Gail E. Lover, DTM, PDDG, is a Toastmaster for 25 years August: Serving two Districts - 5 and 56. Currently serving as District 56 Parliamentarian, as well as President of a Presidents Distinguished Toastmaster Club, the Great Communicators of San Diego, her home Club. Toastmaster Lover is also a current Professional Registered Parliamentarian and Genealogy Researcher, a retired public and private educator, a retired jeweler and gemologist jeweler.

Education Session
Gevenia Bradford, DTM, District Conference Gift Bag Co- Chair

Gevenia Bradford, DTM, District Conference Gift Bag Co- Chair

Friday, May 3, 2024, Gift Bag Co-Chair
Harold Eaton, DTM, District Conference Logistics Manager

Harold Eaton, DTM, District Conference Logistics Manager
J. R. Marshall

J. R. Marshall

District Conference Video Co-Chair

District Conference Video Co-Chair
Javier Florez, DTM, District Conference Comedy Hour Chair

Javier Florez, DTM, District Conference Comedy Hour Chair

Javier Florez, DTM, has been a member of District 56 for 15 years. He has taken on several club leadership roles and has been a member of several clubs throughout the district. He has additionally been an Area Governor, an Area Director, and Public Relations Officer (PRO) for District 56. He enjoys the process of continuous growth and supporting people with their personal growth in communication, leadership, and personal development. Toastmasters provides an environment for exploration and creativity in communication which he embraces by getting involved with various activities, hobbies, and professional endeavors, including storytelling, comedy, improvisation, technical training, motivational speaking, and coaching. He looks forward to supporting District 56 and its members with their educational goals during the upcoming Toastmasters season.
Jennifer Nelson, DTM, International Speech Contest Chair

Jennifer Nelson, DTM, International Speech Contest Chair
Jessica Quevedo, DTM

Jessica Quevedo, DTM

Capacitación para presidentes
Jessica Quevedo es miembro de Toastmasters desde el año 2018. Actualmente esta siguiendo el pathway de Relaciones Estratégicas; anteriormente termino el camino de comunicación Visionaria, Maestría de la presentación, con el que pude alcanzar el reconocimiento DTM en Enero 2023. Ella ha sido Sargento de Armas del club “Talk of the Town”, Presidenta del Club Pensadores de Houston, en Julio 2020 a Junio 2021, a la vez que simultáneamente ejerció el cargo de Directora de Area R64 en el mismo año. También ha sido mentora y patrocinadora de el club TGS “Well Spoken”. Actualmente colabora con el Distrito R56, representando a los clubes en Español, a la vez que apoya a socios que quieren alcanzar el máximo reconocimiento de DTM.

Capacitación para presidentes
Jo A. Idoux, DTM, Past District Director

Jo A. Idoux, DTM, Past District Director

District Leadership Committee Chair

District Leadership Committee Chair
Jonetta Barnett

Jonetta Barnett

District Conference Video Co-Chair
I joined The Tomball Toastmasters club to become a better speaker and improve my leadership skills. I helped charter THE Tomball Toastmasters to allow small business owners that have a flexible schedule to improve their speaking skills. My hobbies are gardening, camping, fishing, and challenging myself to improve. I find joy in serving others and always receive more than i give. My church family is a very special part of my life as are my 4 girls and my husband of 33 years. I will always stay in Toastmasters, Every day i learn something.

District Conference Video Co-Chair
Latonia Jones, DTM

Latonia Jones, DTM

District Treasurer

District Treasurer
Marcia Hudgens, DTM, Past Distinguished District Governor

Marcia Hudgens, DTM, Past Distinguished District Governor

International Speech Contest Chief Judge

International Speech Contest Chief Judge
Martha Elias, DTM, Past District Director

Martha Elias, DTM, Past District Director

Education Session
I joined Toastmasters to learn how to communicate more effectively. Being a member has really helped me grow in ways I never imagined. Becoming a leader was not something I had set out to do. In becoming a President's Distinguished Area Governor in 2011-2012, I feel that achievement boils down to setting goals, and working toward accomplishing them. Also, I served as the District Club Coach Chair 2012-2013, Lt. Governor Marketing 2014-2015, Program Quality Director 2015-2016, and was elected in May 2016 to serve as the 2016-2017 District Director. Toastmasters enabled me to become the communicator and leader that I am today.

Education Session
Michele Cuellar, DTM

Michele Cuellar, DTM

District Conference Parade of Banners Chair
Hall of Fame: All District 56 Toastmasters Clubs are invited to walk in the Parade of Banners with their club banner while the MC announces the club name and year chartered.

District Conference Parade of Banners Chair
Pamela McCown, DTM, Past International Director

Pamela McCown, DTM, Past International Director

Education Session & Leadership Panel Moderator
Join us to see, hear, and feel how a Toastmasters meeting is conducted on Friday, May 3. On Saturday, meet and learn about the incoming elected District Leaders.

Education Session & Leadership Panel Moderator
Pat London, DTM, Past Select Distinguished District Governor

Pat London, DTM, Past Select Distinguished District Governor

Fireside Chat Host

Fireside Chat Host
Rae Ann George, DTM, 2024 District Conference Co-Chair

Rae Ann George, DTM, 2024 District Conference Co-Chair
Sharla Ozen, DTM, District Director

Sharla Ozen, DTM, District Director

Annual District Council Meeting Chair

Annual District Council Meeting Chair
Sheryle H. Warren, DTM, Past Distinguished District Director

Sheryle H. Warren, DTM, Past Distinguished District Director

Education Session: Who is your WHY?
Distinguished Toastmaster Sheryle H . Warren will speak about who benefits from someone serving as a Toastmaster, as a club, district or international officer, or as a club SMAC.

Education Session: Who is your WHY?
Stephen Tinney, District Conference Master of Ceremonies

Stephen Tinney, District Conference Master of Ceremonies

Friday, May 3, 2024

Friday, May 3, 2024
Terrie Green, DTM, 2024 District Conference Co-Chair

Terrie Green, DTM, 2024 District Conference Co-Chair
Troy Rockett, District Conference Master of Ceremonies

Troy Rockett, District Conference Master of Ceremonies

Saturday, May 4, 2024

Saturday, May 4, 2024
Zenia Shipp, DTM

Zenia Shipp, DTM

District Conference Registration Chair
Distinguished Toastmaster, Zenia Shipp, is the New Member & Pathways Orientation Chair. She joined Toastmasters in 2014. Zenia has served her clubs in all club officer roles for the past nine years. She has also served as DCP Chair, Area Director, TLI Trainer and Club Growth Chair in District 56. Zenia is the 2017-2018 President’s Distinguished Area P4 Director and Spring 2020 Club Vice President Public Relations of the Year Award Recipient.

District Conference Registration Chair

Event Details

Event Details

Friday, May 3, 2024, 10 AM – 10 PM and Saturday, May 4, 2024, 9 AM – 11 PM

Here’s a glimpse of what awaits you:

– Dynamic Agenda: Dive into our Friday and Saturday with enlightening sessions, inspiring speakers, and fun events. Check out the detailed Friday and Saturday Agendas below to plan your itinerary.

– Opportunities to Contribute: We’re seeking conference volunteers, silent auction items, program book ad space, and sponsorship opportunities. Take part in shaping this unforgettable event! Sign-up sheets are on our Conference Page.

– Check out our Conference Chairs, Education Session Facilitators, and more here on this page; scroll down to the bottom to the “Speakers” section. We are still looking for more chairs and committee members; sign up on our Volunteer sheet.

Act NOW! Get your 2024 District 56 Spring Conference Tickets today.

TICKET OPTIONS

*Conference Meal tickets sold out

Hotel Restaurant Hours

Friday, May 3, 2024

7 am – 11 am

4 pm – 11 pm

Saturday, May 4, 2024

8 am – 11 am

4 – 11 pm

– Available Ticket Options:

1) Two-day access only for Toastmasters or Non-Toastmasters + access to the VIP Penthouse Hospitality Suite $75.00

2) One-day access only for Toastmasters or Non-Toastmasters + access to the VIP Penthouse Hospitality Suite for only $49.50

3) Friday, May 3, Business Networking Session from 10 AM to 4 PM

4) Spanish Speech Contest

5) Tall Tales Speech Contest

6) International Speech Contest

You can secure your spot now to participate in this enriching experience. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with fellow Toastmasters enthusiasts.

Ready to embark on this journey with us? Visit our Conference Page to reserve your tickets today and join us for something extraordinary.

We cannot wait to welcome you to the District 56 Toastmasters Annual Spring Conference!

Our Spring Conference Venue, Hotel Derek, has substance and style. It is located between the Houston Galleria and the River Oaks district, making it perfect for local and out-of-town attendees.

Hotel Derek is an eclectic tribute to the spirit of Houston. A place to revel, to relax, to create, and meet.

Hotel Derek was built on a culture of bold thinking, vibrant style, and Texas hospitality.

The hotel includes high-speed internet access, a full-service business center, and gourmet catering.

Hotel Derek is in the fashionable Galleria and River Oaks District, surrounded by the most prestigious shopping, entertainment, and area attractions, where unparalleled service and designer amenities allow you to appreciate being in the moment and inside the loop.

Houston Hobby Airport is 17 miles away.

George Bush Airport is 25 miles away.

Hotel Derek is a pet-friendly hotel too.

HotelDerek.com | 2525 West Loop South | Houston, TX 77027

Are you staying at the hotel?

Act now. Reserve your discounted blocked room package by using this link.

Parking

PARKING FOR ATTENDEES NOT STAYING AT THE HOTEL

There is complimentary Wi-Fi for all attendees in the Bravo Ballroom, where our Spring Conference will be held.

We are excited to see you at the Spring Conference.

Spring Conference Page

**Limited tickets are available**

Questions? Please email us at [email protected]

HotelDerek.com for more information.

A video of the meeting rooms: https://youtu.be/7X_K5kJHF5M

BUY TICKETS NOW!

Friday and Saturday, May 3 & 4, 2024 CONFERENCE AGENDAS:

Check out our Spring Conference Page!

***Limited tickets are available*** Act NOW!

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Organizer

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Speakers for this event

Alan Steinberg

Alan Steinberg

Albert Cooper

Albert Cooper

Anastasia Wilson, District Conference Hospitality Suite Chair

Anastasia Wilson, District Conference Hospitality Suite Chair

Andrea Tantillo, DTM, PRM

Andrea Tantillo, DTM, PRM

Andrew Paultanis, DTM

Andrew Paultanis, DTM

Angela Tornes, DTM, Past District 43 Director

Angela Tornes, DTM, Past District 43 Director

Becky Fields, District Conference Gift Bag Co-Chair

Becky Fields, District Conference Gift Bag Co-Chair

Brenda Villagran DTM

Brenda Villagran DTM

Chandra Munagavalasa, DTM, Immediate Past District Director

Chandra Munagavalasa, DTM, Immediate Past District Director

Charlie Pitts, DTM, Past Distinguished District Governor

Charlie Pitts, DTM, Past Distinguished District Governor

David Bell, DTM

David Bell, DTM

Diane Nino, DTM, District Conference Toastmasters Trivia Game Chair

Limited tickets are available

Limited tickets are available Act NOW!

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