Sharon O'Neill (conference director) & Pat Duggan (finance) introduce speak on

(1) Why Toastmasters District 71 Conference is coming to Cork - the story from Wyboston (2015)

(2) How Sharon convinced District Leadership Team to entrust SafeHavenCork team with the "responsibility & opportunity" - skillset, characteristics & experience needed.

(3) How Cork bid for it in Limerick (2016) - and won (goody bags containing chocolates)

(4) Teamwork with District Leaders

(5) Why come to conferences - "three storms" contests+education+social

(6) Bookings are Big - Band - Storytelling Stars - Bold Ensemble - Singing Songs - "Moving the boundaries out"

(7) Workshops & CEO Dan Rex

(8) Venue quality: Clayton Silver Springs Hotel & Conference Centre - Would World Conference (Chicago 2018) fit in our venue?

Sharon's final words

" it's going to be amazing conference ... an honour & privilege ... fantastic team ... We are in love with our conference, our city ... It's going to be magical weekend