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Welcome to District 101 Toastmasters!
District 101 serves the area from Mountain View to King City, including Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito counties and most of Santa Clara county – we call it “Silicon to Surf”.
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 lingering anxiety. The cycle repeats: a speech is delivered, adrenaline spikes, nerves take over, and afterwards, there’s a...
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 with some of my personal history, then speak to the leadership and organizing opportunities available at every TLI. I...
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 literary festivals and a globally celebrated event. It brings together writers, thinkers, and speakers from around the...
Club Spotlight: VSF Toastmasters Club
By Srinath Sura, VSF Toastmasters Club The VSF Toastmasters Club has consistently earned “Distinguished Club” status since its founding in January 2020. From its beginnings with 15 members, the club has grown into a vibrant community that thrives on a shared...
Table Topics for Family Legacy: Cherished Memories Around the Holiday Table
The holidays bring us together, filling our homes with laughter, delicious meals, and the warmth of shared traditions. Whether you’re celebrating Diwali, Hanukkah, Christmas, Eid, or a family reunion, these gatherings offer a rare opportunity to connect. Yet, amidst...
