You All Come

Join the hundreds of POWERtalk International members as we celebrate in Indianapolis USA.

Margaret Sutherland, International President; George VanSickles, 2011 Convention Coordinator

Dont lose your seat at this great convention. Time is running out. Make your reservations TODAY!
nounced) 3. Beef and Boards Dinner Theater Tuesday evening 4. Golf and Baseball Outings (Dates to be announced)

INDIANAPOLIS HAS ROLLED OUT THE RED CARPET FOR THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION July 23 - 27, 2011 - Indianapolis, IN USA The members of the 2011 Convention are excited about the series of packages we have put together for the members of POWERtalk International for the 2011 Convention to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, July 23-27, 2011. However we are worried that you are going to miss out on the event of a lifetime. International Training in Communication has being in existence for over 70 years and the spirit, enthusiasm at an International Convention is the Best Ever. You just got to be here. Take a few moments and examine the information of what we have done especially for you, send in your Convention registration form and meal package, make your hotel reservations and you will be good to go. HOTEL INFORMATION: Indianapolis Marriott Downtown 350 W. Maryland St, Indianapolis, IN 46204 USA Direct: 317-405-6072 Fax: 317-405-6066 HOTEL AMENITIES: Washer and Dryers available. Ironing boards, refrigerators, available on request RESERVATIONS PROCESS & BOOKING WEBSITE Online and phone reservations are being accepted now. A dedicated booking website has been created for your event so you will be able to make, modify and cancel their hotel reservations online, as well as take advantage of any room upgrades, amenities or other services offered by the hotel. To preview the website, please click the following link: https://resweb.passkey.com/ Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=2575226 Phone reservations, or for assistance ( Handicap rooms, etc.) please call 800-266-9432 and ask for the POWERtalk group rate. Please make reservations EARLY. We have only a limited number rooms available. CONVENTION REGISTRATION AND MEAL PACKAGES: All Spouses and Friends are Welcome. Please download the Convention registration form and send in your documentation TODAY. WE want to make sure that you can take advantage of all the amenities we have to offer during your stay in Indianapolis, USA. Pass any of this information on to other members of your club, council or region. TOURS INDIANAPOLIS, USA 1. Accent on Indianapolis 5 tours (Information and Dates to be announced) 2. Taste of Indy (Information and Dates to be an-

WORKSHOPS Workshops and training sessions have been compiled by our 2011 Programming Team to ensure that your personal development needs are met. Details are on the POWERtalk International website. Seating is first come first served, so immediate convention registration is required. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES In addition to the quality training, the business sessions, speech competition, sight seeing and renewing old friendships in a great city in the Midwest, there are several volunteer opportunities available. If you truly want to elevate your 2011 POWERtalk Convention experience dont sit on the sidelines. Volunteer your time and talents while you are here in Indianapolis. Please eMail me at nikki@indy.net

SCOOTER RENTAL INFORMATON

SCOOTER RENTAL INFORMATION: $15/day with a 3 day minimum charge; $200/month No delivery or pick up fee 48 minimum notice needed to assure

prompt delivery Credit Card and Drivers License number required for security purposes Bobby Moran, Manager At Home Health Equipment TEL: (317) 872-9702 EXT: 148 FAX: (317) 644-7943 eMail: bmoran@ahhe.com
2011 MEMBER CHECK LIST: Make your hotel reservations today Through the PASSKEY reservation system or by calling: 800-266-9432. Vera, our Registration chairperson has a seat for you, your spouse or best friend at the 2011 Convention with your names on it. Download and complete the registration form, send in your payment, and we will do the rest. Pack accordingly because the hotel has all the amenities so you can wash and wear and not pay for extra baggage. Spread the word about your plans for July 2011 in Indianapolis, USA. Looking forward to seeing you in Indianapolis, USA George VanSickles POWERtalk International 2011 Convention Coordinator

2011 CONVENTION AT A GLANCE

April 26, 2011

THURSDAY, 7/21
Registration Salon Foyer 3 - 5 PM Convention Office Utah Open times posted TOURS

SATURDAY, 7/23
Registration Indiana Foyer 8 AM 6 PM Sales Indiana Foyer 8:00 AM 6:00 PM Open times posted

SUNDAY, 7/24
Registration Indiana Foyer Open times posted Worship Service Indiana A-D 7 7:45 AM First Timer Briefing Michigan/Texas 7:30-8 AM Delegates Briefing Indiana A-D 8-9:30 AM Training Sessions See ____ pages in Program

MONDAY, 7/25
Registration Indiana Foyer Open times posted Elections Indiana C-D 7 8 AM (Counting-Indiana C-D) Writing Awards Continental Breakfast Indiana EFG 8:00 9:30 AM

TUESDAY, 7/26
ITC Board & Division Meeting Indiana EFG 7:30 8:45 AM Registration Indiana Foyer Open times posted Business Meeting 3 Indiana EFG 9:00 11:00 AM

WEDNESDAY, 7/27

Business Meeting 4 Indiana EFG 8:00 10:00 AM 6 Training Sessions See ____ pages in Program 10:30 AM-12:00 PM

VENDORS Indiana Foyer Open all day Convention Team Briefing Pennsylvania 1:00- 3:00 PM or in evening? TRAINING POWER PACK Open to all members Indiana E 8:00 AM 11:00 AM

Business Meeting 2 Indiana EFG 10:00 11:30 AM

Luncheon
Training Sessions See ____ pages in Program 11:15 AM 12:45 PM Honoring Indiana EFG 12:30 3:15 PM

9:45-11:15 AM

FRIDAY 7/22
Registration Salon Foyer Indiana Foyer 8:00 AM 9:00 PM Credentials Information Program/Education Accreditation HAWC Tours Hospitality COLORADO Open times posted VENDORS Indiana Foyer Michigan - Texas FITC 8:00 AM 4:00 PM Hosts/Pages briefing 5:00 PM -6:30 PM Michigan-Texas Training Short Course 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Cosmopolitan Contest Briefing Michigan/Texas 10:00-11:30 AM COSMOPOLITAN SPEECH CONTEST Indiana A-D 11:30 AM-12:45 PM TPP Luncheon Salon FG 1:00 -2:30 PM

Luncheon Indiana EFG 11:30 AM 1:00 PM Flag Ceremony Practice 1:00 PM OPENING CEREMONIES Business Meeting 1 Indiana EFG 2:30 5:00 PM

Luncheon
Honoring Indiana EFG 12:30 3:00 PM

LUNCHEON Honoring Plenary: Authors Indiana EFG 1:00 4:00 PM

Training Sessions See ___ pages in Program 3:30 5:00 PM

FREE at 4 PM For the EVENING

Speech Contest Briefing Texas 2:30 4:00 PM

Cocktail Reception Indiana foyer Cash bar 6:30 7:30 PM

TPP continued

Plenary Workshop
Indiana E 3:00 5:00 PM Dinner Buffet Indiana A-G 7:00 8:30 PM Welcome Party Entertainment Indiana E FG 9:00 PM

Prel. Speech Contest Briefing Lincoln/Texas 6:00-7:30 PM

Installation Banquet Indiana EFG 7:30 10:30 PM

Preliminary Speech Contests: Indiana A/B Indiana C/D Indiana F 7:30 10:00 PM

Final Speech Contest Indiana EFG 4:00 5:30 PM

Zenith Extravaganza Irvin Walker, DC

Officers Reception Indiana A-D 10:30 PM

Indiana A-D 5:45 7:00 PM

Contest Banquet

Indiana EFG 7:30-10 PM

2011 ITC Convention July 23 27, 2011

Registration and Meal Reservation Form Name:_________________________________________________________________________ Street:_____________________________________City:________________________________ State/Province:______________________Zip/Postal Code_________Country:_______________ Tel. No.________________________Fax No._________________Email:___________________ Club:___________________________Region:__________________Division:_______________ Arrival Date and Time (if known)___________________________________________________ REGISTRATION INFORMATION: All payments in U.S. funds only. ___ Member Registration $150.00 ___ Guest attending training sessions $150.00 Name of guest:______________________________ ___ Guest attending meal functions only -0Name of guest:______________________________ MEAL RESERVATIONS (including all taxes and gratuities) ___ Optional Meals ___Saturday, July 23, Power Pack Luncheon/Cosmopolitan Speech Contest $31.00 ___Saturday, July 23, Welcome Dinner (party to follow) $41.00 ___Sunday, July 24, Luncheon $36.00 ___ Complete meal packet (s) $250.00 Individual meals (enter number of meals desired) ___ Monday July 25 Continental Breakfast $30.00 ___ Monday July 25 Luncheon $45.00 ___ Monday July 25 Banquet $52.00 ___ Tuesday July 26 Luncheon $40.00 ___ Wednesday July 27 Luncheon $40.00 ___ Wednesday July 27 Banquet $55.00 Total Registration (Fee and Meals) $___________ $___________

$___________ $___________ $___________ $___________ $___________ $___________ $___________ $___________ $___________ $___________ US $___________

AMOUNT ENCLOSED US $___________ Cancellations: JUNE 1, 2011 -$50.00 ADMIN. FEE, NO REFUNDS AFTER JULY 1, 2011
___First Timer ___Life Member ___ITC Board Member ___Past ITC President ___Convention Coordinator ___ITC Credentials Chairman ___Convention Program Chairman ___ITC Standing Committee Chairman ___2011 Convention Committee Chairman ___Incoming Region President __________ ___Convention Registration Chairman ___Need a roommate ___Disabled (specify)__________________ ___Special Dietary Needs: ___Vegetarian_______________________ ___Other___________________________ MAIL FORM WITH CHECK, (US FUNDS ONLY) PAYBLE TO: ITC 2011 CONVENTION ACCOUNT TO VERA R MEDLOCK, 9500 S LOOMIS, CHICAGO IL 60643-1313.
(Please note: A penalty of US$30.00 will be charged if a cheque has Non Sufficient Fund - Plus Bank Charges for NSF cheque)

OR WIRE TRANSFER TO 026009593,SWISTCODE BOFAUS3N, ACCOUNT NUMBER 291004226686. Mail Registration form to above address or email to verarm@ameritech.net.

EMERGENCY INFROMATION Name_________________________________________________ Phone_________________________________________________

Acknowledgement: Receipt of registration will be acknowledged electronically if an email address is provided

2011 ITC Convention July 23 27, 2011

TOUR RESERVATION FORM
Name: Street: Zip/Postal Code: Club Arrival Date and Time (if known): Country City: Tel. No. Region: Email State/Province: Fax No: Division:

TOURS - POWERTALK INTERNATIONAL - JULY 21 27

Type of Tour Taste Indy Food & Tours Taste Indy Food Tour Galleries and Gardens Friday Location / Description Mass Ave Lunch /Art Tour Mass Ave Evening Dine Around
Six locations including Indianapolis Museum of Art & Gardens, White River and IN State Museum Benjamin Harrison Home; Morris Butler and James Whitcomb Riley Lunch at Scottish Rite Cathedral Indianapolis's Monument Circle, State Capital, Lockerbie Square, White River Park and more Canal & White River Park; w/professional photographer MUST BRING YOUR OWN CAMERA Latest trends in fashion; Beverage and Hors doeuvres

Date Friday, July 22 1 - 4 pm Tuesday, July 26 6 - 9 pm Friday, July 22 12:00 - 5:00 pm Thursday, July 28; 10am 3 pm

Cost $62 $85 $65

Total

Historical Home Tours Thursday Indianapolis City Tour Thursday Canal Photo Tour Friday

$109

Thursday, July $65 21;1:00 - 4:00 pm Friday, July 22 3:00 - 5:00 pm Friday, July 22 5:00 - 6:30 pm Tuesday Evening July 26 Leave hotel at 5:15 July 22 & 23 Friday & Sat 10:30 tee time $55

Nordstrom Style Show Friday Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre

$35 $65 $114 per person, per day

TOTAL $

Show: Church Basement Ladies A Second HelpingComedy

GOLF OUTING The FortThe Fort, 6002 N Set of golf clubs included and Post Road transportation; 10:30 tee time Indianapolis

ON YOUR OWN: BASEBALL AT VICTORY FIELD Tickets range from $10 -14 and can be ordered over the phone or purchased on line at www.victoryfield.com or pick-up at the box office - 317-259-3545
METHOD OF PAYMENT MAIL COMPLETED TOUR FORM WITH CHECK, (US FUNDS ONLY) PAYBLE TO: ITC 2011 CONVENTION ACCOUNT TO VERA R MEDLOCK, 9500 S LOOMIS, CHICAGO IL 60643-1313, USA
(Please note: A penalty of US$30.00 will be charged if a cheque has Non Sufficient Fund - Plus Bank Charges for NSF cheque)

OR WIRE TRANSFER TO 026009593, SWISTCODE BOFAUS3N, ACCOUNT NUMBER 291004226686. Mail Registration form to above address or email to verarm@ameritech.net. Questions about the tours may be addressed to Shirley K Vargas, 317-590-0252 or e-mail at skv1@sbcglobal.net

DUE BY JUNE 14, 2011 PLEASE MAKE YOUR TOUR SELECTIONS EARLY FIRST COME FIRST SERVED DEADLINES APPLY

Saturday - July 23, 2011

8:00-11:00am Carol Preiss, Fellow of ITC Training Power Pack

Tuesday Plenary Lunch Authors Writing Panel

Geraldine Lightfoot, DC, Fellow of ITC Jessie Shropshire Joan Frank, Fellow of ITC

Saturday Plenary Session

3:30-5:00pm Dr. Jean Scott Murphy, SC, Fellow of ITC The Bucket List This workshop is designed to help you formulate an action plan, before you kick the bucket.

Tuesday July 26, 2011

5:45pm-7:00pm Irvin D. Walker, DC, CTC Zenith Extravaganza For the first time since our inception, we will showcase Zenith at convention.

Sunday - July 24, 2011

9:45-11:15am Mary Remson, AC Change For the Better At your meeting, proposals are presented that you like but . not all of it. What can you do to change it for the better? Roslyn Gray, SC POWERtalk in the Galaxy Turn the technology corner and experience a live, in real time, interactive Powertalk Cyber Club demonstration meeting. Joan Frank, Fellow of ITC Bridges to Friendship, Build or Burn? Delve into the realities of all levels of friendships. Akemi Kosuge, SC, Fellow of ITC SEEING IS BELIEVING The Effective Use of Visual Aids Lets learn about the effective use of simple aids like white boards, flip charts and Power Point Presentations. Marie Cooke You Cant Say That to Me Become aware of the patterns of verbal abuse in your life Brenda Busby, SC Seven Levels of Change (Sunday & Wednesday) This workshop will provide you some tools to enable you to embrace change in all aspects of your life as well as spark your creativity and innovation.

Wednesday July 27, 2011

10:30am-12:00pm Laura Beard, SC & Leslie Smith, SC Building Your Brand to Market Yourself Effectively By carefully managing your personal brand, you are able to shape the way others perceive you. Chris Janda-Endo, AC, Fellow of ITC Is There A Trail to Follow? This workshop focuses on leaving a trail; i.e., writing reports. Karen Sherry, EC Do We Agree: Consensus Decision Making It reviews the descriptors of consensus decision-making model. Maria T Tough, SC, Fellow of ITC Eat That Frog You will learn how to focus on the most important tasks to make sure they get done. Ruth Maltman, DC, Fellow of ITC PIPER an Approach to Problem Solving This is a practical introduction to simple formal problem solving techniques.

Wednesday Plenary Lunch

Anita L. Henzler , Past International President The Silent Power This plenary is a journey to awaken the sleeping giant within us known as "The Silent Power".

Tuesday July 26, 2011

11:15am-12:45pm Barbara Henderson-Wragge, SC Take Aim-Its a Bullseye! This workshop will help you develop the skills necessary when you are caught unprepared. Sue Simpkins, DC You and Your Comfort Zone Stepping out of our comfort zone will set us free to reach for new objectives. Mary Wong, PC Stick em Up! This interactive workshop will assist attendees to find ways of engendering enthusiastic commitment amongst club members. Mildred Baskin, AC CRSCant Remember Stuff We will review and discuss techniques and exercises that will enhance your memory. Beatrice Squire Madness at the Head Table and Assembly Learn the importance of correct etiquette and protocol.

Wednesday July 27, 2011

3:30-5:00pm Carol Preiss, Fellow of ITC International Board/Committee Meeting Jessie Shropshire Cell Phones The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly This workshop takes you through the exciting world of High Tech, in our home and business. Janeen Vosper, SC, Fellow of ITC Create Habits for Confident Living This workshop looks at 10 actions/habits that people frequently do that creates tension and holds them back from reaching their full potential. Mamie Maxwell The Art of Networking This workshop stresses the importance of networking and how to use it to your advantage. Brenda Busby, SC Seven Levels of Change (Repeat Presentation) This workshop will provide you some tools to enable you to embrace change in all aspects of your life as well as spark your creativity and innovation.