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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Title: Pitching Like a Pro Presenter: Satish Shenoy, DTM Description: As leaders, we have to "pitch" every time we want to communicate to our audience. This audience could be the teams we lead, to our peers, senior company executives to board of directors or even investors. Learning the different and most effective ways to pitch […]
Title: How to Produce and Promote a Contest Presenter: Solarzar Dellaporta, DTM Description: Contest Season is Here! Club Contests are held in February. Area Contests are held in March. Division Contests are held in April. All leading to the District 101 Spring Conference in May. It's time to plan your Area and Division Contest. Who […]
Pitch your club and win a trophy! Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/pitchyourclub FAQ about the Pitch Your Club Events Questions? Contact our Program Quality Director, Abhijeet Joshi, at quality@d101tm.org.
Title: Tech Chair Extraordinaire – Tips & Tricks to Running Zoom Contests Presenter: Kari Lynn Morgan Description: Are you looking for a way to support your club and area during the upcoming contests? As we are still conducting our upcoming contest season online, there is a need for tech chairs to help. Join Kari Lynn […]
Title: Here Come 'Da Judge Host: Solarzar Dellaporta, DTM Panelists: Arnie Buss, DTM, Dennis Dawson, DTM, Lindy Maclaine, DTM, Carl Thormeyer, DTM Description: Have you ever wondered what makes judging different than evaluation? Do you know how to be effective as a Contest Judge? Solarzar Dellaporta, DTM will host a panel including Arnie Buss, DTM; Carl […]