I have the honor to chair a historical event, an American Idol style speaking contest with 100% Transparency.
You are cordially invited to attend. This is a great event for meeting planners, speakers, fellow Toastmasters, and anyone who is interested in public speaking.
http://ExtremeSpeakers.EventBrite.com/
• Watch Award-Winning Speakers compete for the personal best
• Witness Award-Winning Judges disclose the best practices
• Listen, Laugh and Learn the best tips on public speaking
This Inaugural Extreme Speakers Contest will take place at the Vertigo Sky Lounge, Dana Hotel and Spa. It's a rooftop venue with cityscape backdrop in the heart of the Gold Coast in downtown Chicago.
On Sunday, June 24, 2012
1:30 Registration (wait at the lobby level before door opens)
2 - 4 Speech Contest (door closes at 1:59 pm)
4 - 5 Mix 'n Mingle with the award-winning speakers and judges
Featuring the champions from District 30, Chicago area.
Rudy Segovia, Humorous Speech Champion and International Speech and Humorous Speech, Division Champ, is the Toastmaster of the day.
The Speakers are
Nancy Depick, International Speech, Division Champ
Jerry Evans, Int’l Speech, Area Champ and Toastmaster of the Year
Gregg Thompson, Int’l Speech Champion
Dwayne Jackson, Int’l Speech Champion (standby)
Charles Brooks, Table Topics, Division Champ (standby)
The tri-role JEC, Judges Evaluators Coaches are:
Johnny Campbell, 2012 President, National Speaker Association – IL Chapter; Speaker Hall of Fame; Accredited Speaker
Stan Piskorski, 1990 Toastmaster of the Year; Table Topics Champion; The only three time Evaluation Champion in the history of District 30.
Elizabeth Stevenson, Table Topic Division and Evaluation Division Finalist.
Pres Vasilev, Evaluation Champion
Tim Wilson, Table Topics Champion
This is a great event for meeting planners, speakers, fellow Toastmasters, and anyone who is interested in public speaking.
The attire for the event is Business Casual. Cash Bar. Valet Parking $12.
Space is limited. Must register to attend. RSVP now.
Speakers listed in alphabetical order.
Tanya Cabera, Keeping The Dream Alive
http://tinyurl.com/6tzajjy
Joseph Clair, The Community Imperative
http://tinyurl.com/6wodms9
Nityananda Pran Das, Unity in Diversity
http://tinyurl.com/7wykudv
Muhammed Fazeel, Startup Simplified
http://tinyurl.com/6orqe23
Marc Hans, Living your momentum - ScienceFIST
http://tinyurl.com/876fuy3
Daniya Kamran, Ideation as a Reward in STEM
http://tinyurl.com/7b2w9pg
Onye Ozuzu, Technology of the American Dancing Body
http://tinyurl.com/7pf9zza
James H. Stone, The End of the Age of Entitlement
http://tinyurl.com/79su59e
Tom Tresser, The Gift Economy
http://tinyurl.com/7kofcyn
Debbie Vyskocil, Using Science To Take Control of Physical and Emotional Health
http://tinyurl.com/6lun42g
Playlist
http://tinyurl.com/7fja784
TEDxIIT 2012 Gaining Momentum on April 14, 2012 was a big success. Thanks to the inspiring speakers, enthusiastic audience, devoted committee members, exceptional volunteers and the supportive environment.
Speakers Video (10 speakers, total length 2:34:43)
Click to watch individual speaker (ranged from 12 mins to 18 mins)
Video: Making of TEDxIIT 2012 (5 min)
Photo Album of Speakers, organizing team and attendees (93 photos)
http://tinyurl.com/6n6lazz
Article about TEDxIIT 2012 (743 words)
http://www.iit.edu/news/iittoday/?p=4050
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