GREAT Event - Train the Trainer
2018-06-07 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust (Kathleen A King Community Room), 85 Nielson Street, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Get tips to learn how to facilitate a Training Session
Would you like to learn how to facilitate a group discussion? Would you like to learn how to make everyone participate equally?
Then join this session facilitated by Rita Barber where we will discuss some tips to maintain a lively training session. Practice those skills by becoming a trainer at the next COT near you.

Agenda:
Facilitate a Training / Train the Trainer
6:00 PM – Refreshments and networking
6:30 PM – Workshop starts
8:30 PM – Adjourn

Where:
Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust
Kathleen A King Community Room
85 Nielson Street, Watsonville, CA
This event is FREE to attend. Please register early.
Light refreshments will be served.
Questions?
Contact GREAT Events Manager Rita Barber
Program Quality Director Françoise Muller

GREAT Event - Road to DTM
2018-09-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Spectra-Physics, 3635 Peterson Way, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, United States
Advanced Leaders! Advanced Communicators!
This Great Event is for YOU!
We’ll cover:

Creating your roadmap to DTM in the Legacy Program
Understanding the opportunity to pursue
Partnering with another Toastmaster
Going Above and Beyond as the District 101 DTM

Register & attend this fast paced District 101 GREAT Event ​where you’ll meet other like-minded Toastmasters! ​

Date: Tuesday, September 18 2018
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Spectra-Physics Inc, 3635 Peterson Way, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Click here for directions
Cost: Free! (Refreshments Included!)
Questions? Contact:
LoAn Nguyen, Club Growth Director
growth@d101tm.org
Pavan Datla, Program Quality Director
quality@d101tm.org

GREAT Event - Signposts: Guiding New Members into Pathways
2018-10-10 18:30 - 20:00
Do you need any help navigating through Pathways? If yes, then this Great Event is for YOU!
Register to attend this interactive webinar where Marc Miller will guide you through the first steps to your next Toastmasters journey as well as answer any questions that you may have in your Pathways journey.
Where: Online (your computer or tablet)
Cost: Free!
Click here to register and save your spot!

GREAT Event - Membership Building Workshop
2019-01-26 09:15 - 12:30 | Santa Cruz Police Department Community Room, 155 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Tips, Tools and Techniques to attract and retain members in your Toastmaster Club
Saturday, January 26, 2019
Doors Open at 9:15 am
Time: 9:45 am – 12:30 pm
Santa Cruz Police Department Community Room
155 Center Street,
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Admission is FREE
light refreshments

GREAT Event - Train the Trainer
2019-01-26 13:30 - 15:00 | Santa Cruz Police Department Community Room, 155 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Learn how to go from speaker to trainer and qualify to be a Toastmaster Trainer at the current Club Officer Trainings.
This training is provided by Immediate Past District Director Dave Spence.
Saturday, January 26, 2019
Doors Open at 1:00 pm
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 pm
Santa Cruz Police Department Community Room
155 Center Street,
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Admission is FREE
light refreshments

GREAT Event - Train the Trainer
2019-06-27 18:00 - 20:00 | McAfee, 2821 Mission College Boulevard, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, United States
Get tips to learn how to facilitate a Training Session
Would you like to learn how to better facilitate a group discussion?
Would you like to learn how to make everyone participate equally?
Then join this session facilitated by Dave Spence, Immediate Past District Director where we will discuss some tips to maintain a lively training session. Practice those skills by becoming a trainer at the next Club Officer Training near you.
Date: Thursday, June 27, 2019
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: McAfee, 2821 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Click here for directions
Cost: Free! ( Light Refreshments Included!)
Questions?
Contact Vaibhav Singh, Program Quality Director-Elect
singh.vaibhav.83@gmail.com

GREAT Event – Comedy Workshop with SPECIAL GUEST: JUDY CARTER!
2019-09-26 17:45 - 21:00 | NetApp (Building 3), 1345 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA, 94089, United States
That’s right! District 101 is proud to share that our first GREAT Event of the 2019/20 will be held on Thursday, Sept 26, 2019, 05:45PM – 9:00PM, starring the always in demand Judy Carter, where she will give us a sample of her acclaimed Comedy Workshop, as well as run a Q&A session. This is the same workshop that launched the careers of Seth Rogan, Maz Jobrani and many others. Judy has a talent of helping even the humor impaired get laughs. This is going to be a not-to-be-missed event.
Where: 1345 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Cost: Free! (Light Refreshments Included!)
Click here to register!
Limited space, please hurry and sign up!
More about Judy:
Interviewed by Oprah Winfrey after writing her first book, “Standup Comedy: The Book,” Judy Carter went from playing Vegas as a headlining standup comic to becoming an in-demand corporate speaker. Speaking on The Power of Purpose to overcome stress and navigate change, she was featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times and CNN, as well as a frequent contributor to NPR’s “All Things Considered.”
Judy doesn’t like to brag, but she did write the Bible. No joke, she’s the author of “The Comedy Bible” (Simon & Schuster) as well as “The Message of You” (St. Martin’s Press). She will be signing copies of her latest book, “The Comedy Bible: The New Testament”.
You can’t afford to miss this GREAT Event, but you must RSVP to attend, as space is limited.

GREAT Event – Train the Trainer - Watsonville
2019-11-16 13:00 - 16:30 | Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust, 85 Nielson Street, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States

GREAT Event - Train the Trainer @ Microsemi
2019-11-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Microsemi (San Jose), 3870 North First Street, San Jose, CA, 95134, United States

GREAT Event Webinar – How to Conduct Productive Meetings (Zoom)
2020-03-27 17:00 - 18:30 | CA, United States
Abstract:
90% of the people report that they daydream in meetings! How do you capture audience attention?
– Practice Hula-hooping
– Drink a round of Red Bulls or…..
– Conduct productive meetings!

March 27 Login Details:
Topic: How to conduct productive meetings
Time: Friday, March 27, 2020 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Venue: Online Webinar using Zoom
Meeting ID: 522 216 427
Participant Password: [REDACTED]
Cost: Free!

Please register in advance on this page. Thanks.

GREAT Event Webinar – How to Conduct Productive Meetings (Zoom)
2020-04-02 18:00 - 19:30 | CA, United States
Abstract:
90% of the people report that they daydream in meetings! How do you capture audience attention?
– Practice Hula-hooping
– Drink a round of Red Bulls or…..
– Conduct productive meetings!

April 2nd Login Details:
Topic: How to conduct productive meetings
Time: Thursday, Apr 2, 2020 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Venue: Online Webinar using Zoom
Meeting ID: 428 593 636
Participant Password: [REDACTED]
Cost: Free!
Please register in advance on this page. Thanks.

GREAT Event Webinar – Online Presentations from Home
2020-06-04 17:00 - 18:00 | CA, United States
Abstract:
Online Presentations from Home are the New Norm. Make sure your audience is paying attention to you and your message using presentation tips from the pros. Spend an hour with us as we cover some of the top tips to add polish to your message and take your questions.

About the Speaker:
Rita Barber, DTM, PDG works with individuals and groups of people to polish their message in order to reach their goals.

June 4th Login Details:
Topic: Online Presentations from Home
Time: 05:00 PM – 6:00 PM PSTPacific Time (US and Canada)
Venue: Online Webinar
Cost: Free!

Please register in advance on this page. Thanks.

GREAT Event - Train the Trainer
2020-09-09 18:00 | Online Meeting
Being an effective workshop facilitator is quite different from being an effective speaker. In this fast-paced workshop, DTM and PDG Rita Barber and DTM and PDD Mythili Prabhu will share best practices to add to your communications toolkit, whether you know nothing about training or want to brush-up on your skills. The tools you’ll learn in this session will be invaluable to you at work and in Toastmasters!
Join us on September 9, 2020 at 6 PM.
Click here to register.

GREAT Event - Getting the Most Out of Pathways
2020-09-16 18:00 | Online Meeting
Presented by Program Quality Director, Shyamala Sista, DTM
Pathways was designed to teach and provide the opportunity to practice and develop critical communication and leadership skills. Unfortunately, many members simply skim the wealth of material provided. While they might give a great speech, they have missed out on the learning opportunity the program provides. In this presentation, you will learn the value and how to get the most out of each of the components that make up a Pathways assignment. Additionally, you will learn how to apply each of an assignment’s components to develop personally and professionally. As well as being for members who are just starting their Pathways journey, this presentation is also designed to meet the needs of those already in the program.
Join us on September 16, 2020 at 6 PM.Click here to register!

GREAT Event: Create a Genuine Connection With Your Audience
2020-11-07 14:00 | Online Meeting
Learn the difference between the Premise and Purpose of your Speech
Learn how to set the Intention for your Speech to create a connection
Learn how to speak Naturally and Authentically.
About the Speaker:
Solarzar is the founder of Magic-4-Life LLC to offer entertaining training and education in the areas of Leadership, Customer Service, and Communication. As a 25 year Toastmaster holding the educational level of DTM, Solarzar is passionate about each member bringing their inner speaker out into the world.
Register Here

GREAT Events: Coaching Skills Improve Your Life Skills
2020-11-10 18:00 | Online Meeting
Join D101 Club Coach Chair, Alyson King and a panel of current coaches to overview how effective coaching can improve any aspect of your life. Coaching skills can be transferred to the work place, the family, your clubs and social circles. Learn key concepts to building effective coaching dynamics used by Toastmasters coaches in their clubs and beyond. We will have a brief overview of concepts followed by a panel discussion with Q/A.
About the Speaker:
Alyson King, DTM, has been a Toastmaster for 14 years and learned first hand the difference a coach can make to a club. When her home club was at risk of shutting down, the district sent them a wonderful coach who worked with the remaining members to revitalize the club and foster improved leadership and a better educational environment. She will be sharing how the coaching relationship affected her and the club. Alyson has been a club mentor, a workshop presenter, an area director, and has served as a club officer in two clubs over the last 10 years.
November 10, 2020 at 6pm Pacific Time: Register Here

GREAT Events: Why Mentor?
2020-11-17 18:00 | Online Meeting
Join former and current mentors, along with the Club Mentor Chair Shoba to learn why New Club Mentoring matters and how you can make a difference while developing leadership and management skills. In this session, there will be a presention and discussion about the benefits of mentoring a new club. The session will include a Presentation, Panel discussion with mentors and Q&A.
About the Speaker:
Shoba Rao, DTM, Club Mentor Chair-2020 has been a Toastmaster for 9 years and has held various leadership positions in the past including Club Officer, Area Director and Division Director. She has also served as a New Club Mentor learning first hand how to make a new club successful. She has conducted many workshops and chaired events, in Toastmasters and elsewhere.
November 17, 2020, 6pm Pacific Time – Register Here

GREAT Events: Train the Trainer
2020-12-08 18:00 | Online Meeting
Being an effective workshop facilitator is quite different from being an effective speaker. In this fast-paced workshop, DTM and Past District Director Mythili Prabhu will share best practices to add to your communications toolkit, whether you know nothing about training or want to brush up on your skills. The tools you’ll learn in this session will be invaluable to you at work and in Toastmasters!
About the Speaker:
Mythili Prabhu, DTM is a Toastmaster since 2011. She served as a trainer multiple times over these past 9 years. She also served as the first District Director for District 101 in 2016-17. She currently serves as the District Events Chair and oversees events throughout the year – TLI series, Annual Conference, Fall Fusion, GREAT Events.
Join us on December 8, 2020 at 6 PM.
Click here to register!

GREAT Events: Zoom Master Crash Course
2020-12-17 18:00 | Online Meeting
Since everything is now virtual, people have been having meetings for Toastmasters, work, family, and friends! However, sometimes it becomes too confusing or too difficult to concentrate on the meeting. This session covers the basics of how to maneuver Zoom as an attendee and an organizer! If you have that down, it covers how to be smarter in protecting your events! If you even have that covered, then you might learn how to elevate your meetings inside and outside Toastmasters!
Attend this crash course to get your basic credentials as a budding Zoom Master!
About the Speaker:
Nishant has been a Toastmaster for more than 2 years. He started Toastmasters to improve his speaking. However, he found many opportunities to venture within D101. He has organized events as a President for his home club, MCA Toastmasters Club, and as a Contest Chair for both Fall Fusion 2019 Speech Contests, as a Tech Chair for the 2020 Annual D101 Conference, and as a current Tech Guru in the Program Quality Team. He has experience in organizing simple meetings as well as large events through Zoom.
Join us on December 17, 2020 at 6 PM.
Click here to register!

From KL to DC
2022-07-20 18:30 - 19:30
It takes a village to raise a child, just like that it takes every member to make their club shine! District 101 appreciates every member of the District and is excited to announce that this session planned with Matt Kinsey on July 20th is a gift for every member. Come listen, learn, and get inspired as Matt Kinsey, International President Elect addresses District 101.

GREAT Events: An Evening with Meetup's CEO: David Siegel
2022-09-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Synopsys Building 1, 800 N Mary Ave, Sunnyvale, CA, 94085, United States
An Evening with Meetup’s CEO: David Siegel

Leadership Advice and Decision-Making Strategies from a Leading CEO
Description
David Siegel is the CEO of Meetup, the largest platform for finding and building local community.
From his bestselling book, Decide & Conquer (HarperCollins) David will share the framework for decision-making that leaders can use to ensure organizational and personal success.
About the Speaker
David Siegel has over 20 years of experience as a technology and digital media executive leading organizations through innovative product development, rapid revenue growth, and digital traffic acceleration.
Prior to joining Meetup, David was CEO of Investopedia and before that, President of Seeking Alpha. David holds a BA in Philosophy, Politics & Economics and an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania. He is an adjunct professor at Columbia University where he teaches strategic planning and entrepreneurship. He hosts Keep Connected, a podcast dedicated to the power of community, which ranks among the top 3% of global podcasts.
David’s bestselling book, Decide & Conquer (HarperCollins) can be purchased from Amazon through this link: Amazon Link
Agenda
6:00 PM: Doors Open
6:30 PM: Session Begins
8:00 PM: Adjourn
Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Location: Synopsys, 800 N Mary Ave, Building 1, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Cost: Free!
Questions? Contact:
Abhijeet Joshi
Program Quality Director, District 101

GREAT Event: Pathways Percipience
2022-10-13 18:00 - 19:15
Title: Pathway Percipience – What !
Moderated by Solarzar Dellaporta, DTM
Description:
Love it – Hate it – it doesn’t matter, Pathways is here to stay.

Learn how to work Pathways and how to make Pathways work for you.
Our panel of knowledgeable Pathways trainers will offer tips, tools and insights to make navigating Pathways and doing assignments easy.
Advanced registrants will be asked to offer questions and concerns that can be covered during the discussion.

Our Panel Team:
Program Quality Director, DTM Abhijeet Joshi
Club Growth Director, DTM Raji Bandanapudi
Pathways Professor, DTM Ken Braly
Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlcu6srz4rEtCQkAqy_MJcK3P0um62lOpZ

GREAT Event: Think Inside the Box
2022-10-24 18:00 - 19:15
Title:
Think Inside the Box – How to Reach Your Audience Online
Presenter:
Alexandre Matte, DTM
Description:
The number and frequency of online events skyrocketed in 2020.
While many Toastmasters and presenters embraced the new
medium, many others resisted or hesitated to make the switch.
And while the world is opening again and we can go back on
stages in front of real live audiences, the need and desire for
online events is expected to continue growing. Don’t be left out.
Join Alexandre Matte, DTM, 1 st runner up in the 2022 World
Championship of Public Speaking, and the only online contestant
to reach the podium, in his rich and participative workshop. Come
prepared to practice your content live, and increase your level of
comfort and skills in online presentations.

GREAT Event: Why, What, and How of Pathways
2022-11-01 18:00 - 19:15
Title:
Why, What, and How of Pathways
Presenter:
Raghunadha Raju, DTM
Description:
Do you know that Pathways program offers more than 300+ competencies that can nurture our public speaking and leadership journey. Pathways also offers several projects where we can safely practice and exhibit our leadership skills. come join the pathways orientation session where Raghu is going to talk about Why, what and how about Toastmasters.
Speaker Bio:
Raghunadha Raju is a 3-time DTM and has completed 9 pathways. He has mentored several members across the globe on pathways. He believes in converting his personal experiences and stories into speeches. Raghunadha is currently serving as Division Director for Division A in District 101. He calls himself Nomadic Toastmaster, roaming around different countries of the world virtually. He has now virtually visited 600+ clubs in 144 countries.

GREAT Event: Great Meetings
2022-11-10 18:00 - 19:15
Title:
Great Meetings
Presenter:
Dennis Dawson, DTM
Description:
Dennis Dawson will lead a discussion not only of best practices for running a great meeting, but also why the rituals are important to running meetings that motivate members and transform guests. There will be ample time for attendees to discuss the issues that interfere with the fun and success of their clubs and brainstorm practical solutions.
Speaker Bio:
Dennis Dawson has completed the traditional Toastmasters education program two times, to earn two Distinguished Toastmaster awards. He is a Past Governor of Toastmasters District 57. Dennis is a district champion in the Humorous, Tall Tales, and Evaluation contests. He teaches drawing at local elementary schools, and volunteers as Santa Claus at San Jose Christmas in the Park.

GREAT Event: Train the Trainer
2022-11-12 09:00 - 12:00
Title:
Train the Trainer
Presenter:
Solarzar Dellaporta, DTM
Description:
Have you attended Officer Training and thought, “I would like to do that,” or “I can do that.”
District 101 is conducting a Train the Trainer session on November 12th from 9 am to Noon (PST)
We will review the difference between Speaking and Training; how to do Gap Analysis; the difference in Communication Styles; what are Adult Learning Principles; how to Facilitate; the use of Questions to move the learning forward; how to manage Problem Participants; how to plan your Club Officer Training Session; how to manage training online and in person.
These and more will be covered in three participative hours. At the end of the training, you will receive a completion certificate for your attendance and participation, and you will be qualified to be one of the trainers for District 101 Club Officer Training.
Don’t passively sit on the sidelines, become one of the influential leaders in District 101 by sharing your officer knowledge with other Toastmasters. Seneca, the philosopher and author, shared, “Men learn as they teach.”
Learn how to teach, and then learn as you teach. Register in advance for this online training: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvc-6oqjMiGNELI7qKSBaxNN1zLl2XwfE8
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

GREAT Event: To Hybrid or Not To Hybrid, That is the Question!
2022-11-29 18:00 - 19:30
Title:
To Hybrid or Not To Hybrid, That is the Question!
Moderated by:
Solarzar Dellaporta, DTM
Description:
Our expert panel representing Downtown Santa Cruz Toastmasters, Los Gatos Toastmasters, and Saratoga Toastmasters will share their successful hybrid meeting tips. There are many “Do and Don’t’ lists about hybrid meetings but let’s hear from those doing it. The lessons learned, what works and what doesn’t work, and more. If you are planning to start Hybrid meetings, then this is the one session that is a Must Attend!
Agenda:
Session: 6:00-7:00PM PT
Q&A: 7:00-7:30PM PT

GREAT Event: Tall Tales Tips
2022-12-08 18:00 - 19:15
Title:
Blarney! Tall Tales Tips from Three Wild Irishmen and a Lovely Lass to Keep Them in Czech
Description:
This workshop focuses on the keys to effective tall tales: Imagination, Exaggeration, Vocalization, and Visualization. District champions and Distinguished Toastmasters Brendan Murphy, Declan Shalvey, Jana Lannen, and Dennis Dawson will talk about the skills they use to capture and delight their audience with tales of hyperbolic improbability, then let audience members try it themselves. If you don’t walk out of the workshop a consummate purveyor of pure preposterous pabulum, you will have the skills to convince everyone you do.
Speaker Bios:
Dennis Dawson is a Distinguished Toastmaster and past district champion in the Tall Tales contest.

Jana Lannen is a Toastmasters enthusiast, who competed twice in the International Speech Contest District Level.

Declan Shalvey is a Distinguished Toastmaster and the winner of the 2020 Fall Fusion Humorous contest.

Distinguished Toastmaster Brendan James Murphy is a past District Table Topics and District Humorous Speech Champion.

GREAT Event: Connecting with Others
2022-12-15 18:00 - 19:15
Title:
Connecting with Others: What Effective Leaders Do Differently
Presenter:
Ramesh Dewangan, DTM
Description:
Connecting with others is the ability to identify with people and relate to them in a way that increases your influence with them
The Talk “Connecting with Others: What the Most Effective Leaders Do Differently” will cover how leaders display genuine interest in their audience and team members. Without the right connections, the efforts of leaders may be wasted. While the merits of strong relationships and connections may appear straightforward, forming connections requires planned and purposeful adherence to a select set of principles and practices. The talk will explore several principles and practices using real-life examples and discussions.
Speaker Bio:
Ramesh Dewangan is the Founder and CEO of Quantum Vision Consulting, and a leadership coach for mid-level professionals. He is a best-selling author and certified coach, speaker, and trainer.
He has led global teams in software development, product management, and marketing in his 30+ years of career. He is an MBA from the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley, and an Electrical Engineer from NITK India. He is a Distinguished Toastmaster.

GREAT Event: Evaluate with Empathy
2022-12-19 18:00 - 19:15
Title:
Evaluate with Empathy
Presenter:
Dennis Dawson, DTM, PDG
Description:
Evaluation is the heart of Toastmasters – it’s the core of our education program, and it’s how we show we care. Dennis Dawson discusses the importance of giving honest criticism in a way that the speaker is able to incorporate the feedback and build their skills. The workshop will include a practical example with a target speaker and evaluations from three attendees who will try out Dennis’s techniques in real time.
Speaker Bio:
Dennis Dawson has completed the traditional Toastmasters education program two times to earn two Distinguished Toastmaster awards. He is a Past Governor of District 57 Toastmasters. Dennis is a district champion in the Humorous, Tall Tales, and Evaluation contests. He teaches drawing at local elementary schools, and volunteers as Santa Claus at San Jose Christmas in the Park.
