District 112 Annual Conference - May 6 - 7, 2023
Held at the Parnell Hotel and Conference Centre, 10-20 Gladstone Road, Parnell.
District meetings were held the weekend prior, in hybrid format. You can find the meeting documents on this page.
District Contests
The Speech Evaluation Contest
Every speaker benefits from a good evaluation. This is where you can see our best at work. Confirmed finalists are:
And the winners are:
- Talia Powell
- Ivy Huang (actual appearance may differ)
- Carishma Yeleswaram
The International Speech Contest
Each District puts up one winner to enter the World Championship of Public Speaking at the International Convention in August. Our confirmed District finalists are:
And the winners are:
- Giyora Barzilay
- Reagan Morta (actual appearance may differ)
- Vince Ford
The District Humorous Speech Contest
Apart from International, District is the highest level for each contest. The messages here may be serious – but the delivery will tickle your funny bones. Confirmed finalists are:
And the winners are:
- Spence Penney
- Lynn Marsh
- Sarah Williams
The Table Topic Speech Contest
Fun or frightening to enter, this is where you’ll see some of our most inventive speakers. Confirmed finalists are:
And the winners are:
- Georgie Templeton
- Fiona Hippolite
- Michael Barker
Your 2023 Conference Team
Meet your Conference team
Hover on an image for details, or click to enlarge.
Saturday Evening Dine & Dance
What’s on the program?
First, a delicious two-course buffet dinner – Mains/Dessert, followed by tea and/or coffee.
Then there’s the entertainment
Haere Mai Taiko (Japanese Drum) performance – here is a short sample, and here they are at the Glasshouse
Plus
DJ Tane – playing all your favourites! How does he know? Because YOU help pick them!
Add your favourites to Tane’s set list here
There’s more…..
- Photo Corner (just to prove you were really there)
- Cash bar
- BYO Star Wars costume (examples below) if you can – or come as your usual smart, casual self
