District 103 Toastmasters

2024 Annual Hybrid Conference – Registration

The conference is TODAY!

If you have not registered, see the registration desk if attending in person.

If you wish to attend online, contact maren.jenkins@gmail.com.

for those who can attend …

Glad you’ll join us!

We are excited that you plan to join us for the District 103 Annual Hybrid Conference on April 19-20, 2024!

We look forward to seeing you in person at Elements by The Odyssey in Orland Park, or online via Zoom.

Our activities will commence on Friday afternoon, April 19, 2024 and continue throughout Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Below you’ll find all the links you need to register to attend, and purchase food if you will be attending in person.

Registration

Registering as a club can be more economical if multiple club members plan to attend. If your club has registered, your registration fee is paid. If you don’t know if your club has registered, or plans to register:

  • Click here to see list of clubs and registration status
  • And/or contact your club officers to find out if your club has plans to register

Club and individual registration pricing

Early bird pricing

Wednesday, January 10 –
Friday, February 2, 2024

  • Club: $175
  • Individual: $30

Regular pricing

  • Club: $200
  • Individual: $40

See above if you have not yet paid and wish to attend.

Attending virtually

Please note that whether you register individually or via your club, if you wish to attend virtually, you’ll need to get your unique Zoom link.

Stay tuned for further instructions and communications.

Download virtual backgrounds

Show your district spirit by using one of these custom virtual backgrounds. 

Right click on images below, and choose “Save image as…” to download to your device.

How to add virtual background(s) in zoom

  • In Zoom, click the up-pointing ^ (caret / arrow symbol) to the right of the camera icon.
  • Click Choose Virtual Background.
  • Click the + (plus sign) above and to the right of your existing virtual backgrounds.
  • Click Choose Image.
  • Browse to where you saved the file on your device. Click Open.

Voila! You have a new virtual background.

Attending in person

Venue information

The venue for our 2024 conference is:

Elements by The Odyssey
16235 S. La Grange Road
Orland Park, IL, US

Hotel - special rate

Conveniently adjoining the venue:

Homewood Suites by Hilton Orland Park
16245 S. La Grange Road, Orland Park

Special rate for 1 queen bed studio suite, non-smoking for D103 rate was available until March 13, 2024.

Questions? email confmgr@d103toastmasters.org. 

Friday night ACHIEVERS reception

Did you complete at least one Pathways level this Toastmasters year? If so, CONGRATS! You’re invited to the Achievers reception on Friday night! Look for communications from District 103 Toastmasters for more details. 

Food options

For those attending in person, there are various food options available for Friday night and Saturday.

Please note we are now past the deadline for ordering.

Saturday lunch and dinner options

The food options that were available for purchase are listed below.

Please note that we are now past the deadline for ordering.

Lunch options include:

  • Caprese sandwich (vegetarian)
  • Honey ham sandwich
  • Roasted turkey sandwich

All lunch sandwich boxes include pasta salad, cookie, potato chips, cutlery, bottled water and soft drink.

Dinner options include: 

  • Wild mushroom risotto (vegetarian)
  • Chicken breast with piccata sauce
  • Pan-seared salmon

All dinners include: freshly baked bread; soup and salad; a starch and vegetable; and dessert served with coffee (regular and decaf) and tea service.