Welcome to District 101 Toastmasters

A Toastmasters district that serves the area from Mountain View to King City, including most of Santa Clara county and all of Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito counties.
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Looking to join a Toastmasters club? D101 has the right club for you!
Member Resources
Tools to help maximize your experience
Officer Resources
A one-stop source for tips and tools
Become a District Leader
Explore new ideas outside your club
Calendar
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Annual District Council Meeting
The 2025 Annual Business Council Meeting is May 3 at 12 pm PT. Voting officers must register by May 2. All members are invited to attend.

District 101 Toastmasters
“Your Story Matters” is more than a theme—it’s a call to share the chapters that define us. Each narrative of resilience, triumph, and growth, whether personal, professional, or within Toastmasters, has the power to inspire, influence, and impact others. Let’s celebrate our narratives, unlocking their transformative potential to inspire a ripple effect of connection and growth among the district members.
Programs & Events
Attend our ‘growth-themed’ workshops to enhance and accelerate your progress.
* Concise and interactive education sessions
* Practical tools, tips, and processes to cut learning curves and facilitate growth
* Distilled and taught by TM leaders and experts
Next workshop is April 14 @ 7 pm!
This year’s theme for the Annual Conference is “Bring Your Story to Life!”
Register today! Super Early Bird pricing expires May 1!
Education/Pathways
Pathways After Hours
Pathways After Hours provides an opportunity to discuss the Pathways Experience. We will discuss common Pathways challenges members may be having and learn from each other in a collaborative way. Pathways questions are welcome.
District Programs
District Programs are club incentives for club goals reached by participating in District Programs that help grow your club. By participating in these District Programs, clubs can earn District Credits that
District News
A Monthly Newsletter from our District Director
April 2025
According to our Distict Director Raji Bandanapudi, we learn just as much by mentoring others as our mentee. Having a mentor and becoming a mentor enriches the Toastmaster’s journey.
April
Annual Conference registration has begun. Find out details about the Keynote speaker. New incentives give potential prizes just for attending! A new podcast featuring Dennis Dawson points out the importance of Pathways.
Our Latest Blogs
Ultra-Learning in Toastmasters: A Tactical Approach to Rapid Skill Growth
Would you like to know how to become a more confident speaker faster? Many speakers struggle with slow progress, long gaps between speeches, and...
TLI Summary
By Phillip Plath There are so many ways I might approach a wrap-up of the latest District 101 Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI). I’ll start...
When Literature Meets Toastmasters: A Festival Experience to Remember
The Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF), held from January 30 to February 3, 2025, at Hotel Clarks Amer in Jaipur, is one of India's most renowned...
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