A: First step is to browse through our roster of speakers and topic categories available. This will give you an idea of what presentations we have to offer. The next step is to complete the Speaker Request form including information about your event. Once the form is submitted, you will be contacted to confirm topic requirement and speaker availability. If a speaker is available, you will be put in contact with that person to manage through the remaining logistics.

A: No. Our presentations are offered to the community at no cost. Speaking engagements negotiated directly between your organization and the speaker, without the services of the District 31 Speaker Bureau management, may require compensation for the speaker.

A: Once the speaker accepts the invitation, we will notify you of his or her acceptance and contact information. You will then work directly with the speaker to handle the logistics of your program. While we will try our best to secure a speaker for your event, there will be occasions where we may not be able to fill a request. In that event, we will notify you immediately.

A: You will need to work through any event problems directly with your selected speaker. In the event a replacement speaker is needed, your selected speaker and the Speak Bureau Chair will work to try and accommodate you if possible.

A: Our speakers are available to communicate with you directly after the selection has been made.

A: This varies. Please check directly with your selected speaker for their consent.

A: The amount of notice needed to secure a speaker will vary depending on speaker availability. Naturally, the more advance notice we have, the better the chance we will have to secure a speaker.

A: There is always a possibility of us being able to provide a speaker. Please submit your request. If we do not have a speaker that is capable of traveling to your location, we will do our best to assist you with finding another Toastmaster that may be able to help.

A: To qualify for the District 31 Toastmaster Speaker Roster, an applicant must be:

• A current member in good standing of a Toastmaster Club
• A CTM or above
• Willing to give a brief description of Toastmasters to host organizations

A: By taking part in the District 31 Speakers Bureau, you will experience:

• A greater opportunity to grow in public speaking.
• An opportunity to expand your speaking expertise.
• The beginning steps to launch your own career in public speaking.

A: Once you accept an invitation, we will notify the host organization of your commitment and contact information. You will then work directly with the host organization to handle the remaining logistics of the program.

A: As part of your commitment to accepting the invitation, we ask that you work through any event problems directly with the host organization. In the event a replacement speaker is needed, please contact the Speak Bureau Chair to try and secure a replacement speaker if possible.