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Talk Up Toastmasters Membership-Building Program Program Dates: February 1 – March 31 Toastmasters love to connect, so take advantage of it. The Talk Up Toastmasters membership program is
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Talk Up Toastmasters Membership-Building Program
Program Dates: February 1 – March 31
Toastmasters love to connect, so take advantage of it. The Talk Up Toastmasters membership program is the chance to encourage your members to invite guests to a special meeting where prospective members can learn about Toastmasters’ many benefits. Then add five new, dual or reinstated members with a join date between February 1 and March 31, and you’ll receive a special Talk up Toastmasters ribbon to display on your club’s banner. Qualifying clubs can also earn a special discount code for 10% off their next club order. (The discount code expires six months from the date of issue and is not valid with any other offer.)
Applications and payments for members with a join date between February 1 and March 31 must be received at World Headquarters or online no later than March 31. The addition of transfer and charter members does not count towards Talk Up Toastmasters credit.
Toastmasters International will announce the winning clubs online within a few weeks of the submission deadline. Winning clubs should allow up to 10 business days to receive their award from Toastmasters International.
Visit District 56 Incentive page for additional incentives.
What’s in it for your club?
- More people can fill meeting and officer roles
- No one member is overburdened with responsibilities
- Meetings are more fun, because more people are involved
- It’s easier for a club to help members meet their educational needs
- More members means more people benefiting from Toastmasters!
- Ribbon for your club banner!
Step Up, Speak Out, Have Fun!
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Time
February 1 (Wednesday) - March 31 (Friday)
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Distrito 56 2022-2023 Capacitación para Oficiales de club (COT) en EspañolSegunda vuelta – Registro de
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Distrito 56 2022-2023 Capacitación para Oficiales de club (COT) en Español
Segunda vuelta – Registro de Capacitación
Se invita a todos los Toastmasters del Distrito 56 aunque no sean oficiales del club. Es una gran oportunidad para aprender las responsabilidades de un oficial de club.
¿Qué aprenderán los asistentes? Esta sesión lo ayudará a aprender sobre su función de oficial, así como las mejores prácticas para servir mejor a su club. Esta es una oportunidad educativa perfecta para que los funcionarios del club de Toastmasters y todos los miembros se reúnan para establecer contactos, compartir ideas e inspirarse.
Agenda:
8:30 – 9:00 am | Renombrarse según la Capacitación a la que desee asistir & Asignación de Sala de Capacitación
9:00 – 9:30 am | Sesión de Liderazgo de Excelencia
9:30 – 10:30 am | Sesiones Educativas para Oficiales
10:30 am | Cierre de Sesión
Trabajo previo de los oficiales del club:
Revisar la lectura sugerida que brindará a los funcionarios del club una guía que detalla el manejo del club, las funciones/responsabilidades de liderazgo y las estrategias para planificar el éxito y cumplir con los deberes como líder.
1. Revisar el Manual de liderazgo del club
2. Lea el Programa Club Distinguido
3. Observar Dashboards for Club Officers (Video)
Regístrese para entrenar en Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpdeuprj4qGtRDB7A230c15S58A_n4BJ_H
District 56 2022-2023 Club Officer Training (COT) Round 2
What will attendees learn? This session helps you learn about your officer role, as well as the best practices to better serve your club.
Agenda:
8:30 – 9:00 am | Officer Training Rename & Breakout Room Assignment
9:00 – 9:30 am | Leadership Excellence Sessions
9:30 – 10:30 am | Club Officer Education Sessions
10:30 am | Adjournment
Club Officer Pre-Work 1. Review the Club Leadership Handbook
2. Read the Distinguished Club Program
3. Watch the Dashboards for Club Officers (Video)
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RUN
Event has already taken place!
Time
(Saturday) 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Organizer
Sharla Ozen, DTM, PQDProgram Quality Director[email protected]
Speakers for this event
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Jessica Quevedo, DTM
Jessica Quevedo, DTM
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Jose Antonio Betancourt, DTM
Jose Antonio Betancourt, DTM
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Luz Bobadilla, LD3
Luz Bobadilla, LD3
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Zenia Shipp, DTM
Zenia Shipp, DTM
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Register now: Club Growth Marketing Mondays Registration Link What is a micro workshop? Micro Workshops are
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Register now: Club Growth Marketing Mondays Registration Link
What is a micro workshop?
- Micro Workshops are focused on one topic.
- Micro Workshop sessions provide opportunities for knowledge transfer, skills development and collaborative learning.
- Micro Workshop sessions are creative, innovative, and interactive.
-Join District 56 Club Growth Director and Team on Mondays from 8:00 PM to 8:30 PM for 30 minutes on Zoom for a different micro-marketing session each week to help clubs thrive.
The District 56 Club Growth Director, Team, and Special Guests will facilitate a different micro club marketing session to help Toastmasters clubs increase member attendance, retain members, increase guests, and build membership.
Ready?
- Register once
- Save invite/Zoom link on your digital calendar from you confirmation email and pop in any Monday for a different micro club marketing session
- Let’s learn and grow together
MUST REGISTER ON ZOOM HERE TO GAIN ACCESS TO MARKETING MONDAYS
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Time
(Monday) 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
february 13, 2023 8:00 pm - february 13, 2023 8:30 pmfebruary 20, 2023 8:00 pm - february 20, 2023 8:30 pmfebruary 27, 2023 8:00 pm - february 27, 2023 8:30 pmmarch 6, 2023 8:00 pm - march 6, 2023 8:30 pmmarch 13, 2023 8:00 pm - march 13, 2023 8:30 pmmarch 20, 2023 8:00 pm - march 20, 2023 8:30 pmmarch 27, 2023 8:00 pm - march 27, 2023 8:30 pmapril 3, 2023 8:00 pm - april 3, 2023 8:30 pmapril 10, 2023 8:00 pm - april 10, 2023 8:30 pmapril 17, 2023 8:00 pm - april 17, 2023 8:30 pmapril 24, 2023 8:00 pm - april 24, 2023 8:30 pmmay 1, 2023 8:00 pm - may 1, 2023 8:30 pmmay 8, 2023 8:00 pm - may 8, 2023 8:30 pmmay 15, 2023 8:00 pm - may 15, 2023 8:30 pmmay 22, 2023 8:00 pm - may 22, 2023 8:30 pmmay 29, 2023 8:00 pm - may 29, 2023 8:30 pmjune 5, 2023 8:00 pm - june 5, 2023 8:30 pmjune 12, 2023 8:00 pm - june 12, 2023 8:30 pmjune 19, 2023 8:00 pm - june 19, 2023 8:30 pm
Speakers for this event
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David Bell, DTM
David Bell, DTM
Club Retention Chair (Coaches)
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.
Club Retention Chair (Coaches)
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Elizabeth Ruiz, DTM
Elizabeth Ruiz, DTM
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Pamela McCown, DTM, PID
Pamela McCown, DTM, PID
Club Extension Chair
Club Sponsor Training led by Pamela McCown, DTM, PID Pamela returns to the Club Growth Team this year as our Club Extension Chair and Club Sponsor Chair. We are currently cultivating many new club leads in District 56 and will be offering New Club Sponsor opportunities very soon. Pamela brings many years of experience in chartering new clubs. Join us to learn more about how YOU can serve a new club and earn your Club Sponsor award. Chartered 23 new clubs as Lt. Governor Marketing in 2004-2005 when District 56 was recognized as a Select Distinguished District. Has been involved with over 100 new club charters in District 56 as Club Extension Chair for 2011-2020 Served 2009-2011 on the Toastmasters International Board of Directors Served 2021-2022 as Region Advisor assisting districts in Region 2 with marketing and leadership training For more information, visit the D56 website Club Sponsor Page
Club Extension Chair
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Troy Rockett, DTM
Troy Rockett, DTM
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District 56 | 2022-2023 Club Officer TrainingRound 2 – Training Registration
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District 56 | 2022-2023 Club Officer Training
Round 2 – Training Registration
A Minimum of 30 people are needed to register for this event or it will be canceled.
What will attendees learn? This session helps you learn about your officer role, as well as the best practices to better serve your club. This is a perfect educational opportunity for Toastmasters’ Club Officers as well as all members to come together to network, share ideas, and be inspired. It’s where club officers receive training on how to best serve their clubs, and every Toastmaster can expand their skills as a communicator and a leader with additional educational sessions.
Agenda:
6:00 – 6:15 pm | Officer Training Rename & Breakout Room Assignment
6:15 – 7:00 pm | Leadership Excellence Sessions
7:00 – 8:00 pm | Officer Education Sessions
8:15 pm | Adjournment
Club Officer Pre-Work:
Please review the suggested reading which will provide Club Officers with guidance detailing club governance, leadership roles/responsibilities, and strategies to plan for success and in fulfilling the duties as a leader.
1. Review the Club Leadership Handbook
2. Review Roles and Responsibilities
3. Explore the Distinguished Club Program and prepare a Club Success Plan
4. Watch Dashboards for Club Officers (Video)
Must register on Zoom to gain access to the course: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsdO-gqjgvHtYn0wfjVT-3X8O3XX-FAeDd
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Time
(Tuesday) 6:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Organizer
Sharla Ozen, DTM, PQDProgram Quality Director[email protected]
Event Details
Register now: Club Growth Marketing Mondays Registration Link What is a micro workshop? Micro Workshops are
Event Details
Register now: Club Growth Marketing Mondays Registration Link
What is a micro workshop?
- Micro Workshops are focused on one topic.
- Micro Workshop sessions provide opportunities for knowledge transfer, skills development and collaborative learning.
- Micro Workshop sessions are creative, innovative, and interactive.
-Join District 56 Club Growth Director and Team on Mondays from 8:00 PM to 8:30 PM for 30 minutes on Zoom for a different micro-marketing session each week to help clubs thrive.
The District 56 Club Growth Director, Team, and Special Guests will facilitate a different micro club marketing session to help Toastmasters clubs increase member attendance, retain members, increase guests, and build membership.
Ready?
- Register once
- Save invite/Zoom link on your digital calendar from you confirmation email and pop in any Monday for a different micro club marketing session
- Let’s learn and grow together
MUST REGISTER ON ZOOM HERE TO GAIN ACCESS TO MARKETING MONDAYS
more
Time
(Monday) 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
february 20, 2023 8:00 pm - february 20, 2023 8:30 pmfebruary 27, 2023 8:00 pm - february 27, 2023 8:30 pmmarch 6, 2023 8:00 pm - march 6, 2023 8:30 pmmarch 13, 2023 8:00 pm - march 13, 2023 8:30 pmmarch 20, 2023 8:00 pm - march 20, 2023 8:30 pmmarch 27, 2023 8:00 pm - march 27, 2023 8:30 pmapril 3, 2023 8:00 pm - april 3, 2023 8:30 pmapril 10, 2023 8:00 pm - april 10, 2023 8:30 pmapril 17, 2023 8:00 pm - april 17, 2023 8:30 pmapril 24, 2023 8:00 pm - april 24, 2023 8:30 pmmay 1, 2023 8:00 pm - may 1, 2023 8:30 pmmay 8, 2023 8:00 pm - may 8, 2023 8:30 pmmay 15, 2023 8:00 pm - may 15, 2023 8:30 pmmay 22, 2023 8:00 pm - may 22, 2023 8:30 pmmay 29, 2023 8:00 pm - may 29, 2023 8:30 pmjune 5, 2023 8:00 pm - june 5, 2023 8:30 pmjune 12, 2023 8:00 pm - june 12, 2023 8:30 pmjune 19, 2023 8:00 pm - june 19, 2023 8:30 pm
Speakers for this event
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David Bell, DTM
David Bell, DTM
Club Retention Chair (Coaches)
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.
Club Retention Chair (Coaches)
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Elizabeth Ruiz, DTM
Elizabeth Ruiz, DTM
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Pamela McCown, DTM, PID
Pamela McCown, DTM, PID
Club Extension Chair
Club Sponsor Training led by Pamela McCown, DTM, PID Pamela returns to the Club Growth Team this year as our Club Extension Chair and Club Sponsor Chair. We are currently cultivating many new club leads in District 56 and will be offering New Club Sponsor opportunities very soon. Pamela brings many years of experience in chartering new clubs. Join us to learn more about how YOU can serve a new club and earn your Club Sponsor award. Chartered 23 new clubs as Lt. Governor Marketing in 2004-2005 when District 56 was recognized as a Select Distinguished District. Has been involved with over 100 new club charters in District 56 as Club Extension Chair for 2011-2020 Served 2009-2011 on the Toastmasters International Board of Directors Served 2021-2022 as Region Advisor assisting districts in Region 2 with marketing and leadership training For more information, visit the D56 website Club Sponsor Page
Club Extension Chair
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Troy Rockett, DTM
Troy Rockett, DTM
march
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Talk Up Toastmasters Membership-Building Program Program Dates: February 1 – March 31 Toastmasters love to connect, so take advantage of it. The Talk Up Toastmasters membership program is
Event Details
Talk Up Toastmasters Membership-Building Program
Program Dates: February 1 – March 31
Toastmasters love to connect, so take advantage of it. The Talk Up Toastmasters membership program is the chance to encourage your members to invite guests to a special meeting where prospective members can learn about Toastmasters’ many benefits. Then add five new, dual or reinstated members with a join date between February 1 and March 31, and you’ll receive a special Talk up Toastmasters ribbon to display on your club’s banner. Qualifying clubs can also earn a special discount code for 10% off their next club order. (The discount code expires six months from the date of issue and is not valid with any other offer.)
Applications and payments for members with a join date between February 1 and March 31 must be received at World Headquarters or online no later than March 31. The addition of transfer and charter members does not count towards Talk Up Toastmasters credit.
Toastmasters International will announce the winning clubs online within a few weeks of the submission deadline. Winning clubs should allow up to 10 business days to receive their award from Toastmasters International.
Visit District 56 Incentive page for additional incentives.
What’s in it for your club?
- More people can fill meeting and officer roles
- No one member is overburdened with responsibilities
- Meetings are more fun, because more people are involved
- It’s easier for a club to help members meet their educational needs
- More members means more people benefiting from Toastmasters!
- Ribbon for your club banner!
Step Up, Speak Out, Have Fun!
more
Time
February 1 (Wednesday) - March 31 (Friday)
Event Details
D56 DIVISION L – AREA EVALUATION &
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D56 DIVISION L – AREA EVALUATION & INTERNATIONAL SPEECH CONTEST
Division L Director, Michele Cuellar, DTM, cordially invites you to the Area Speech Contests for
Division L.
WHEN: Saturday, March 4, 2023
TIME: Pending
DESCRIPTION: All Division L Areas are Invited to Participate.
MEETING TYPE: Online Zoom – Virtual Meeting
Register in advance for this meeting: (Link Pending)
BRIEF AGENDA
Welcome
Evaluation Speech Contest
Break
International Speech Contest
Awards
Please register in advance for this meeting: (Link Pending)
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Time
(Saturday) 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Organizer
Michele Cuellar, DTM
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D56 DIVISION M – AREA EVALUATION &
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D56 DIVISION M – AREA EVALUATION & INTERNATIONAL SPEECH CONTEST
Division M Director, Akin Oni, DTM, cordially invites you to the Area Speech Contests for
Division M.
WHEN: Saturday, March 4, 2023
TIME: Pending
DESCRIPTION: All Division M Areas are Invited to Participate.
MEETING TYPE: Online Zoom – Virtual Meeting
Register in advance for this meeting: (Link Pending)
BRIEF AGENDA
Welcome
Evaluation Speech Contest
Break
International Speech Contest
Awards
Please register in advance for this meeting: (Link Pending)
more
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Organizer
Akin Oni, DTM
Event Details
Register now: Club Growth Marketing Mondays Registration Link What is a micro workshop? Micro Workshops are
Event Details
Register now: Club Growth Marketing Mondays Registration Link
What is a micro workshop?
- Micro Workshops are focused on one topic.
- Micro Workshop sessions provide opportunities for knowledge transfer, skills development and collaborative learning.
- Micro Workshop sessions are creative, innovative, and interactive.
-Join District 56 Club Growth Director and Team on Mondays from 8:00 PM to 8:30 PM for 30 minutes on Zoom for a different micro-marketing session each week to help clubs thrive.
The District 56 Club Growth Director, Team, and Special Guests will facilitate a different micro club marketing session to help Toastmasters clubs increase member attendance, retain members, increase guests, and build membership.
Ready?
- Register once
- Save invite/Zoom link on your digital calendar from you confirmation email and pop in any Monday for a different micro club marketing session
- Let’s learn and grow together
MUST REGISTER ON ZOOM HERE TO GAIN ACCESS TO MARKETING MONDAYS
more
Time
(Monday) 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
march 13, 2023 8:00 pm - march 13, 2023 8:30 pmmarch 20, 2023 8:00 pm - march 20, 2023 8:30 pmmarch 27, 2023 8:00 pm - march 27, 2023 8:30 pmapril 3, 2023 8:00 pm - april 3, 2023 8:30 pmapril 10, 2023 8:00 pm - april 10, 2023 8:30 pmapril 17, 2023 8:00 pm - april 17, 2023 8:30 pmapril 24, 2023 8:00 pm - april 24, 2023 8:30 pmmay 1, 2023 8:00 pm - may 1, 2023 8:30 pmmay 8, 2023 8:00 pm - may 8, 2023 8:30 pmmay 15, 2023 8:00 pm - may 15, 2023 8:30 pmmay 22, 2023 8:00 pm - may 22, 2023 8:30 pmmay 29, 2023 8:00 pm - may 29, 2023 8:30 pmjune 5, 2023 8:00 pm - june 5, 2023 8:30 pmjune 12, 2023 8:00 pm - june 12, 2023 8:30 pmjune 19, 2023 8:00 pm - june 19, 2023 8:30 pm
Speakers for this event
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David Bell, DTM
David Bell, DTM
Club Retention Chair (Coaches)
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.
Club Retention Chair (Coaches)
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Elizabeth Ruiz, DTM
Elizabeth Ruiz, DTM
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Pamela McCown, DTM, PID
Pamela McCown, DTM, PID
Club Extension Chair
Club Sponsor Training led by Pamela McCown, DTM, PID Pamela returns to the Club Growth Team this year as our Club Extension Chair and Club Sponsor Chair. We are currently cultivating many new club leads in District 56 and will be offering New Club Sponsor opportunities very soon. Pamela brings many years of experience in chartering new clubs. Join us to learn more about how YOU can serve a new club and earn your Club Sponsor award. Chartered 23 new clubs as Lt. Governor Marketing in 2004-2005 when District 56 was recognized as a Select Distinguished District. Has been involved with over 100 new club charters in District 56 as Club Extension Chair for 2011-2020 Served 2009-2011 on the Toastmasters International Board of Directors Served 2021-2022 as Region Advisor assisting districts in Region 2 with marketing and leadership training For more information, visit the D56 website Club Sponsor Page
Club Extension Chair
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Troy Rockett, DTM
Troy Rockett, DTM
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D56 DIVISION O – AREA EVALUATION &
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D56 DIVISION O – AREA EVALUATION & INTERNATIONAL SPEECH CONTEST
Division O Director, Qiana Preston, DTM, cordially invites you to the Area Speech Contests for
Division O.
WHEN: Saturday, March 11, 2023
TIME: Pending
DESCRIPTION: All Division O Areas are Invited to Participate.
MEETING TYPE: Online Zoom – Virtual Meeting
Register in advance for this meeting: (Link Pending)
BRIEF AGENDA
Welcome
Evaluation Speech Contest
Break
International Speech Contest
Awards
Please register in advance for this meeting: (Link Pending)
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Time
(Saturday) 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Organizer
Qiana Preston, DTM