D29 On-Stage at the International Convention:
The following members of District 29 will be on stage at the Toastmasters International Convention in Philadelphia:
Hritik Bhansali, the winner of the District 29 International Speech Contest, will be competing in Semi-Final 1 at 1:00 PM EST, Thursday, Aug 21.
Len Tran, winner of the District 27 International Speech Contest, will be competing in Semi-Final 3 at 1:00 PM, EST, Thursday, Aug 21.
And if they are both one of the two finalists from their respective semi-finals, they’ll get to face-off at the World Championship of Public Speaking at 1:00 PM EST on Saturday, Aug 23!
Dana Richard, International Director from Region 7, will join International 2nd Vice President Gauri Seshadri, Past Region Advisor Aminata Keita, for the “Road to Leadership” panel discussion moderated by Past International President Matt Kinsey and Immediate Past International President Morag Mathieson, at 4:30 – 5:30 PM EST, Thursday, Aug 21. He will also be the Contest Chair for Semi-Final 2, and a participant in the Candidate Showcase and the Hall of Fame.
Edmund Joe from PMIWDC 01, will be featured in a break-out session at 12:45 – 1:45 PM EST and 2:00 – 3:00 PM EST, Friday, Aug 22 for a Toastmasters Journey Workshop, “Becoming Distinguished.”
If you are attending the convention or joining from home via on-demand streaming, make sure you catch these sessions as District 29 members take the stage!