Welcome
We would like to extend a warm invitation to all Toastmasters to contribute to our blog. Your valuable insights, experiences, and knowledge would be a great asset to our platform. Sharing your thoughts and ideas on public speaking, leadership, and personal development would not only benefit our readers but also help you hone your writing skills. Whether you’re a seasoned Toastmaster or just starting out, we welcome you to join us in sharing your stories and perspectives. Send us your toastmasters related content to share with others. Email to pr@d101tm.org.
Personal Growth
On Fear
Public speaking is an art that can be both empowering and intimidating. For some, the thought of standing before an...
On Gratitude in Evaluations
“We should be thanking you.” Incorporating gratitude into speech evaluations helps you provide impactful workplace...
The Year I Almost Quit Toastmasters
I joined Bayview Toastmasters in 2018 after two business groups I was a member of closed down. I wanted to fill the...
Knowledge Sharing
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....
On Gratitude in Evaluations
“We should be thanking you.” Incorporating gratitude into speech evaluations helps you provide impactful workplace...
Toastmasters Fiesta! My experience at the 2024 Toastmasters International Convention
August 2024 – my very first experience attending a Toastmasters International Convention. I was like a wide-eyed...
Club Management
What a Difference a VPE Can Make!
“Be a Toastmaster? In this club? … OMG, no!” You have to understand. I’ve been in Toastmasters for seven years. I’ve...
How to retain Membership in Toastmasters?
Rethink your Toastmasters membership!
Dealing with Payment Services
PayPal will be sending 1099-K forms if transactions are above $600/year starting 2023. If you have registered your club using SSN, it might get counted as your income. While using Venmo, ensure it is linked to a non-profit PayPal account.
Member & Club Spotlight
A Magical District 101 Holiday Party
The District 101 Holiday Party was a truly magical event held at the ICC Milpitas. I had been to the venue before, but...
Member Spotlight: Jayaprakash Sundararaj
Jayaprakash Sundararaj has been a long-standing member of the Los Gatos Toastmasters Club for about 8 years taking up...
From Doubt to Determination: Lessons from My Journey as Division Director
It was the Fall of 2022. I got a call from Abhijeet Joshi, then District 101 Program Quality Director. While serving...
BE A FEATURED BLOGGER
You can be a featured blogger! Did you know there is a popular assignment in most of the Pathways programs called ‘Write a Compelling Blog’? Share your Toastmaster experience and get credit at the same time. Submit your idea today! Email Blog@d101tm.org