District 101 Toastmasters

Contest Bootcamp: Contest Chair Training
2024-01-11 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online Meeting
Contest Bootcamp: Contest Chair Training
Date: Thurs. Jan 11
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM PST
Register for the Zoom Session: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlcu6srz4rEtCQkAqy_MJcK3P0um62lOpZ
Learn all about contest roles – the hows, the why’s, and the whens. Get all your questions answered whether you are a novice or a veteran.
Please plan to attend these sessions if you plan to participate or volunteer during the spring contest season

Contest Bootcamp: Chief Judge Training
2024-01-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Online Meeting
Contest Bootcamp: Chief Judge Training
Date: Thurs. Jan 18
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM PST
Register for the Zoom Session: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlcu6srz4rEtCQkAqy_MJcK3P0um62lOpZ
Learn all about contest roles – the hows, the why’s, and the whens. Get all your questions answered whether you are a novice or a veteran.
Please plan to attend these sessions if you plan to participate or volunteer during the spring contest season

Contest Bootcamp: Functionaries Training
2024-02-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Online Meeting
Contest Bootcamp: Functionaries Training
Date: Thurs. Feb 1
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM PST
Register for the Zoom Session: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlcu6srz4rEtCQkAqy_MJcK3P0um62lOpZ
Learn all about contest roles – the hows, the why’s, and the whens. Get all your questions answered whether you are a novice or a veteran.
Please plan to attend these sessions if you plan to participate or volunteer during the spring contest season

Contest Bootcamp: Judges Training
2024-02-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Online Meeting
Contest Bootcamp: Judges Training
Date: Thurs. Feb 8
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM PST
Register for the Zoom Session: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlcu6srz4rEtCQkAqy_MJcK3P0um62lOpZ
Learn all about contest roles – the hows, the why’s, and the whens. Get all your questions answered whether you are a novice or a veteran.
Please plan to attend these sessions if you plan to participate or volunteer during the spring contest season

GREAT Event: Don't Take That Bait - Interactive Cybersecurity Session
2024-10-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Meeting
Session Time : October 24, 2024 6-7 PM PT

Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvdOisqDooGddtL8REBj1KQPBKniM19NrQ

Session Description: In this interactive session, Information Security Enthusiasts – Division C Director Neetish Pathak and past Division C Director Venugopal Vadapalli will help you explore the latest trends in phishing attacks and equip you with the knowledge to protect yourself from falling victim. Phishing remains one of the most common forms of cybercrime, with over 1.8 million unique phishing attacks reported in just the past year. Losses from phishing scams continue to rise, with individuals and businesses losing $52 million in financial losses. Some of our district 101 members have fallen victim to these phishing attacks as well.

We will cover the following:

Phishing 101: Understand the basics of phishing and how these attacks work.
How to Recognize Malicious Messages: Learn how to identify phishing emails, texts, and even phone calls that seem trustworthy but are traps.
Protect Yourself: Explore practical steps you can take to safeguard your personal information and prevent attacks.
Advanced Phishing Threats: Dive into the world of evolving phishing tactics, including the use of Generative AI tools that create even more convincing scams.

The session will conclude with a live Q&A where we’ll answer your burning questions.
Don’t miss this opportunity to become phishing-proof in a constantly evolving digital world!
This session is essential for anyone (including non-Toastmasters) looking to enhance their online security awareness. Please share it with your family and friends.

Great Event: Train the Trainer
2024-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting
Session Time: Wed Nov 13, 2024, 6-8 PM PT
Registration Link: https://d101tm.wufoo.com/forms/train-the-trainer-wed-111324-6-to-8pm
Session Description:
Being an effective workshop facilitator is quite different from being an effective speaker. In this fast-paced workshop the best best practices to add to your communications toolkit will be shared. Whether you know nothing about training or want to brush-up on your skills, this session will help you learn the invaluable skill of how to conduct a session to promote sharing the knowledge and experience with others.

GREAT Event - The Magic Wand to Successful Clubs: Benefits of Moment of Truth and How to Conduct One
2024-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting
Panel Speakers: Cam Hoang (DTM), Francoise Muller (DTM), and Solarzar Dellaporta (DTM)
Moderator: Hrishikesh Gokhale (DTM)
Date: November 14, 2024 from 6:00 – 7:00 PM, PT, Online
Cost: Free!
Click to Register
Fellow Toastmasters, does your club face challenges of adding new members? Is your meeting attendance low? Do you wonder why guests do not return?
The answers to these questions, and many more, lie in an underutilized tool known as “Moment of Truth”, the very best of Toastmasters learning tools. In essence, it is a framework that helps you troubleshoot issues and come up with easy solutions to improve your club quality and enhance members satisfaction, resulting in membership growth and education excellence.
What is the Moment of Truth (MoT) and how to conduct one? D101 Club Growth Team is hosting a panel discussion, where our experienced panelists will lead you through step by step to teach the essential frameworks and share the “know-hows” so you can use and master the tool more quickly.
In this 1-hour interactive session, you’ll learn

What is MoT?
How to plan and Organize a MoT?
Benefits of conducting MoT in your home club?
Easy tools and tips to revamp your club for growth
Q&A

Please join us! Learn about the tool, apply it to help your club succeed, then take the skills to solve real life problems
Register for the event to receive the recording link and materials. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Questions? Contact:
Hrishikesh Gokhale, Club Coach Chair, D101
clubcoaching@d101tm.org

Great Event: Train the Trainer
2024-11-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting
Session Time: Fri Nov 22, 2024, 6-8 PM PT
Registration Link: https://d101tm.wufoo.com/forms/train-the-trainer-fri-112224-6-to-8pm
Session Description:
Being an effective workshop facilitator is quite different from being an effective speaker. In this fast-paced workshop the best best practices to add to your communications toolkit will be shared. Whether you know nothing about training or want to brush-up on your skills, this session will help you learn the invaluable skill of how to conduct a session to promote sharing the knowledge and experience with others.

Great Event: English Unlocked! Grammar Skills For Effective Communication
2024-12-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Meeting
Great Event: English Unlocked! Grammar Skills For Effective Communication

Do you ever feel like your message isn’t as clear or impactful as you want it to be?
Are you unsure if your pronunciation affects how others understand you?
Do you wonder how to emphasize the right words to make your ideas stand out?
This workshop is designed to help you refine your communication skills by focusing on three key areas: grammar, pronunciation, and emphasis.
Through practical tips and exercises, you’ll learn how to express yourself with clarity and confidence, ensuring your ideas are heard and understood. Whether you’re speaking in professional, academic, or personal settings, this session will give you the tools to communicate effectively and leave a lasting impression.
Friday, Dec 6, 2024, 6-7 PM PT
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Great Event: How to be a GREAT Contest Judge
2024-12-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Online Meeting
Session Time: Fri Dec 13, 2024, 6-7:30 PM PT
Registration Link: https://d101tm.wufoo.com/forms/how-to-be-a-great-contest-judge-fri-121324-6pm
Session Description:
The Speech Contest Judge’s Training is a seminar that helps define and refine a Toastmaster’s speech contest judging skills.
It’s important that all speech contests are conducted properly and good judging is vital to this. Good judging imparts a feeling of fairness to contestants and the audience and that the right choice was made.
We will cover Judge’s Ballot/Categories, the art of judging, characteristics of a good judge.

Great Event: How to be a great contest judge
2024-12-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting
Great Event: How to be a great contest judge

The Speech Contest Judges Training is a seminar that helps define and refine a Toastmasters speech contest and refine a Toastmasters speech contest judging skills.

It’s important that all speech contests are conducted properly and good judging is vital to this. Good judging imparts a feeling of fairness to contestants and the audience and that the right choice was made.

Friday, 12/13/24 6 pm to 7:30 PT
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Great Event: From Club to Professional Speaking
2025-01-22 17:00 - 18:30 | Online Meeting
Is it your heart’s desire to get paid for your speaking? If so, it’s time to learn what you need to know to be noticed, referred, and paid.
Accredited Speaker Sheryl Roush, DTM, PDG, and CEO of Sparkle Presentations will take you from the Club to Professional Speaking. In this session, you will understand the mindset needed to succeed, discover specific ways to leverage you club meetings, and explore tips to use in your speaker marketing.
Wed, January 22, 5 pm – 6:30 pm PST
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Celebrating Bonds: The Power of Connection
2025-03-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Meeting
Join us for an inspiring virtual event that highlights the strength and resilience of women coming together within Toastmasters & beyond. At the heart of the event, we’ll feature a panel of six inspiring female leaders who will share their remarkable journeys, challenges, and triumphs. Through their stories and meaningful conversations, we’ll explore how empathy, curiosity, and openness strengthen our connections, even in times of immense pressure. Together, we’ll celebrate the incredible impact women make when we lead with authenticity and support, fostering trust, understanding, and unity in our personal and professional lives. Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired and empowered by these extraordinary women!
Panel Members
Roselia Villalobos, District 4 District Director, Product Strategist & Analyst
Raji Murty Bandanapudi, DTM, District 101 Director, Senior System Engineer, Nvidia
Joy Feng, DTM, District 4 Program Quality Director, PhD. Associate Professor, Emory University School of Medicine
Anna Garcia, DTM, District 101 Program Quality Director, Finance Manager, Synopsys
Nadine Hammer, District 4 Club Growth Director, Organizational Change Management Director, Product Development, Genentech
Wendy Fan, Club Growth Director, District 101, PhD, Rocket Scientist
Moderator: Brad Stauffer, Region Advisor
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D101 Growth Series
2025-04-14 19:00 - 19:30 | Online Meeting
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

Examples include Toastmasters Essentials, Speechwriting Frameworks, Unlock Pathways Potential, Mastering Constructive Feedback, Effective Open House with PR tips, plus skills to excel in officer roles and many more!
Next session April 14
Growth Series #2: Making the Most of Meeting Roles
Presenter: Wendy Fan, Club Growth Director, D101
This session is designed to help members reap the marvelous benefits of Toastmasters meeting roles. You will Learn

How Toastmasters meeting roles help you gain skills
Tips for making the most of meeting roles
Identify and harvest low hanging fruits

There’ll be Q&A, and you’re welcome to stay afterwards to discuss specific needs and challenges with Wendy and get personalized coaching.
Don’t miss this great opportunity! Make every meeting a positive step towards your transformation into a competent speaker and leader. Register here to attend.
Questions? Contact Wendy Fan at growth@d101tm.org
Club Growth Director, D101, 2024-2025

D101 Growth Series
2025-04-28 19:00 - 19:30 | Online Meeting
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

Examples include Toastmasters Essentials, Speechwriting Frameworks, Unlock Pathways Potential, Mastering Constructive Feedback, Effective Open House with PR tips, plus skills to excel in officer roles and many more!
Next Session: April 28
Growth Series #3 – Mastering Speech Organization
Presenter: Declan Shalvey, DTM
Want to craft speeches that captivate and resonate? It all starts with great organization. In this dynamic 45-minute workshop, award-winning speaker and seasoned coach Declan Shalvey will guide you step-by-step through building a strong, clear outline for a speech of your own choosing. In addition, you’ll learn:

How to pick the right topic for your audience
The power of storytelling to make your message stick
Pro speaker tips to elevate clarity, flow, and impact

You’ll also get the chance to ask questions and stick around after the session for personalized feedback and one-on-one coaching with Declan.
Don’t miss out on this hands-on learning experience!
Get the tools you need to grow faster and speak stronger—register now to save your spot.

Growth Series #4 – Let's write a speech in 5 minutes!
2025-05-12 19:00 - 19:30 | Online Meeting
Next Session: May 12
Growth Series #4 – Let’s write a speech in 5 minutes!
Presenter: Raji Murty Bandanapudi, DTM, D101 District Director

Have you ever signed up for a speech slot, only to back out at the last minute because you didn’t have time to write one? Or need a pocket speech but never got time to write one?
If so, you’ve come to the right place! Our District Director and Distinguished Toastmaster Raji will share her secrets on how to write a speech in 5 minutes. By the end of the session, you’ll have a ready-to-go speech that you can confidently present at your next club meeting. And if you stick around until the end, you’ll get exclusive tips to elevate your speech even further!
You’ll also get the chance to ask questions after the session for personalized feedback and one-on-one coaching with Raji.
Don’t miss out on this amazing learning opportunity!
Get the tools you need to grow faster and speak stronger—register now to save your spot.

Growth Series #5 – Mastering Impromptu Speaking
2025-06-02 19:00 - 20:00 | CA
Growth Series #5 – Mastering Impromptu Speaking
Presenter: Declan Shalvey, DTM
Do you fear Table topics? Want to nail the elevator pitch? Or answer interview questions with confidence and finesse?
Fear no more. In this dynamic 45-minute workshop, award-winning speaker and seasoned coach Declan Shalvey will guide you step-by-step how to build cohesive answers to any questions inside or outside Toastmasters.
You will learn:

An easy-to-use framework for impromptu speaking
Proven tools and techniques to listen, decide, organize and express a cohesive response
Role-plays that illustrate and cement the techniques shared

You’ll also get the chance to ask questions and stick around after the session for personalized feedback and one-on-one coaching with Declan.
Don’t miss out on this fun learning experience!
Get the tools you need to grow faster and speak stronger—register now to save your spot.
Questions? Reach out to Wendy, Club Growth

Growth Series #6 - Storytelling
2025-06-16 19:00 - 19:45 | CA
Next Session: June 16
Growth Series #6 – Storytelling
Presenter: Declan Shalvey, DTM
Want to be the most powerful person in the world? Master your storytelling!
That was the theory of Steve Jobs when he founded PIXAR. In this dynamic 45-minute workshop, our award-winning speaker, seasoned coach, and tireless educator Declan Shalvey (DTM), will share tools and guide you step-by-step to tell a clear and powerful story of your own topic / life experience.
You’ll learn:

The secret to the power of storytelling
The structure and key elements of a story
How to weave in emotion and logic to connect and drive action
Putting it all together

Do you have a story to tell? Bring a story idea and take advantage of the hands-on learning experience to cement the techniques.
Get the tools you need to grow faster and speak stronger—register now to save your spot.
Questions? Reach out to Wendy Fan at growth@d101tm.org

GREAT Event: From X to 10X: The AI Inspired Toastmaster
2025-09-20 08:00 - 10:00 | Saratoga Big Basin Toastmasters, 14376 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, 95070, United States
Focus: Transforming into an AI-powered professional.
Workshop Leader: Satish Shenoy, DTN
Learn To:

Leverage AI tools and techniques
Increase productivity dramatically
Drive faster and better decision-making
Enhance creativity
Shift from incremental to exponential growth

This event is free and open to everyone. Light refreshments will be provided.
Recording:

The Joy Pivot: Gratitude, Alignment, and the Art of Thriving Through Change
2025-11-19 19:00 - 20:15 | CA
Join Linda Shively for “The Joy Pivot” and discover how gratitude and emotional alignment turn change into growth, confidence, and joy — just in time for Thanksgiving.
This event is open to all, is free, and has light refreshments provided.
DATE:
Wednesday, November 19, 2025

TIME:
7:00PM – 08:15 PM PT

LOCATION:
India Community Center
525 Los Coches St, Milpitas, CA 95035
The Zoom link for those attending online will be sent after the form is completed.
Further relevant info can be found here.
