The Schedule
The weekend is sure to be a winner what with a couple of captivating contests, a mouthwatering menu, edifying educationals, and a wild and wacky time overall.
Please note that there is no need to print off the schedule below as you will receive a copy of the schedule with your registration.
Please use the schedule below to see what's happening when. We're sure that you'll agree that you're in for both a good time and a learning time! To register for all three days, please choose the Full Registration option on our registration page. To register for selected events, please choose the A La Carte registration option.
Either way, we're looking forward to seeing you in Vermont.
SCHEDULE The schedule is liable to change without notice.
Early Bird Registration Saves Money & Wins Prizes: April 1st Deadline. Early Bird Drawings for free hotel night, flash drives, hand-electronics, hotel massages and more.
| Friday | |
| 3:00pm - 8:00pm | Registration Desk Is Open: Proxy Table set up alongside |
| 3:00pm - onwards | Room check-in |
| 6:00pm - 7:15pm | Social/Dinner in Hospitality Suite – Grab Bag Swap & Brag ** |
| 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Reception - Cash Bar |
| 7:30pm - 8:15pm | Opening Ceremonies in Ballroom |
| 8:15pm - 8:30pm | Live Auction in Ballroom. Print off Auction Solicitation Sheet. |
| 8:30pm -10:00pm | Social/Entertainment in Ballroom with Vermont Bluegrass by Steel Rail |
| 9:30pm - 12:00pm | Hospitality Suite Social Function upstairs – Snacks, Soda, Beer & Wine |
| Saturday | |
| 7:00am - 8:30am | District Executive Meeting |
| 8:00am - 10:00am | Coffee, Tea & Pastries |
| 8:15am - 11:45am | Registration Desk Is Open: Proxy Table set up along side |
| 8:45am - 10:15am | Judging Workshop |
| 8:45am - 9:30am | Educational Session |
| 9:30am - 10:15am | Educational Session |
| 10:15am - 10:30am | Break |
| 10:30am - 11:30am | Two Educational Sessions |
| noon - 12:15pm | Live Auction in Ballroom |
| 12:15pm - 2:00pm | Awards Luncheon in Ballroom. Keynote speaker, Will
Lange. Will's CDs and books will be available at the conference store book. He'll be available to autograph them after the luncheon. |
| 2:15pm - 3:45pm | District Council Meeting |
| 3:45pm - 5:00pm | Free Time (except for contest officials & contestants) |
| 3:45pm - 4:15pm | Speech Contest Briefing – Contestants & Judges |
| 5:15pm - 6:45pm | District 45 International Speech Contest |
| 6:45pm - 7:30pm | Social in Ballroom |
| 7:30pm - 9:00pm | District Governor’s Banquet in Ballroom |
| 9:00pm - 12:00pm | Dance in Ballroom & Socializing in Hospitality Suite upstairs. Great dancing music by Vermont Horse Traders. |
| 10:00pm - 12:00pm | Hospitality Suite |
| Sunday | |
| 7:30am - 9:00am | Buffet Breakfast |
| 7:45am - 8:30am | Contest Briefing |
| 9:15am - 10:00am | Table Topics Contest |
| 10:00am - 11:00am | Wrap Up - First Timer Prizes |
**Grab Bag Swap & Brag -Unique Local Items - old/new souvenirs from your region or your travels, something unusual from you region/town to brag about. Each person brags about his/her item trying to convince someone who went before them to swap items. Can be T-shirts w/local sights featured; tourist ties/scarves; tea cups/saucers, etc. The three items most swapped wins!
