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 […]

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 […]