Division D Contest
2025-04-18 15:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Applied Materials Bldg 1, 3050 Bowers Ave, Santa Clara, 95054, United States
Join us for Division D
Table Topics & International Speech Contest
Date: Friday April 18, 2025
Time: 3:30-8:00 PM PT
Venue:
Applied Materials Bldg 1
3050 Bowers Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Refreshments: Light refreshments will be provided
Agenda:
3:30 PM : Arrive By
4:00 PM : Call to Order
8:00 PM : Meeting Adjourn
Contact:
Division D Director Chirag Mapara, chirag.mapara@gmail.com
Area D4 Director Sharon Yu, tm.sharon88@gmail.com

Division G Contest
2025-04-19 09:00 - 12:00 | West Valley Branch Library, 1243 San Tomas Aquino Rd, San Jose, CA, 95117, United States
Join us for Division G
Table Topics & International Speech Contest
Date: Saturday April 19, 2025
Time: 9:00-12:00 PM PT
Venue:
West Valley Branch Library
1243 San Tomas Aquino Rd
San Jose, CA 95117
Refreshments: Light refreshments will be provided
Agenda:
9:00 AM Doors Open
9:15 AM Call to Order
12:00 PM Closing & Adjourn
Contact:
Division G Director Sach Deo, sacndeo25@gmail.com

Division A Contest
2025-04-26 10:00 - 13:00 | CA
Join us for Division A
Table Topics & International Speech Contest
Date: Saturday April 26, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT
Venue:
Salinas Valley Agricultural Conference Room
1432 Abbott Street, Salinas, CA 93901
Cost: $10 (no charge for contestants)
Refreshments: Pizza and Salad; Light refreshments will be provided
Agenda:
9:00 AM Doors Open
9:15 AM Contest briefings for Contestants and Functionaries
10:30 AM Call to Order
1:00 PM Closing & Adjourn
Contact:
Division A Director Daniel Pinto

Division E Contest
2025-04-27 09:30 - 12:30 | CA
Join us for Division E
Table Topics & International Speech Contest
Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM PT – 12:30 PM PT

Venue:
Murphy Park Building
250 N Sunnyvale Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Refreshments: Light refreshments will be provided
Agenda:
9:00 AM : Doors Open
9:30 AM : Call to Order
12:30 PM : Meeting Adjourn
Contact:
Division E Director Anushree Ramanath, anushree.toastmaster@gmail.com

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.

2025 Annual District Council Meeting
2025-05-03 11:45 - 14:00 | CA
May 3, 2025
11:45 AM PDT
Online meeting
REGISTER HERE
All Club Presidents, Vice Presidents of Education, and District Executive Committee members in good standing get one vote each. All eligible voting members will receive a special email invitation from our Credentials Chair, Helen Josephine.
Voting members MUST register by 12:00 PM PDT on Friday, May 2 in order to receive a ballot emailed to them. Those who register after that time may attend the meeting but will not be able to vote.
For more information, go to https://d101tm.org/2025-annual-district-council-meeting/

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.

2025 Annual Conference
2025-05-17 07:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-18 07:00 - 15:00 | Synopsys Building 1, 800 N Mary Ave, Sunnyvale, CA, 94085, United States
Join us for exciting keynote speeches, workshops, and contests that will challenge you beyond your comfort zone. Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or a new Toastmaster, there will be something for everyone at this conference.
For more information and to register, go to https://d101tm.org/conference/

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

District 101 SPEECH-A-THON
2025-06-28 10:00 - 12:00 | CA
Do you need Speeches to be evaluated to meet the Distinguished Club Status?! We are here to help!!!
Sign up to speak and/or to Evaluate other speakers in the District.
Together We Rise and Hit Distinguished Levels as a D101 Family!
Agenda:
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10:00 AM: Login / Networking / Welcome
10:05 AM: Speeches in the order of sign up.
Date: Jun 28, 2025 (SAT)
Time: 10 am-12pm Pacific Time
Location: Online
Cost: Free!
Register: https://d101tm.wufoo.com/forms/speechathon-june-28-2025-sat/
Questions? Contact Program Quality

Club Officer Training - Online
2025-07-10 17:45 - 20:00 | Online Meeting
Get equipped with tools and techniques to lead, serve, and be part of the Toastmasters community. Get trained.
Agenda:
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5:45 PM: Login / Networking
6:00 PM: Welcome and Instructions
6:05 PM: Keynote
6:15 PM: Officers training
8:00 PM: Adjourn
Date: July 10, 2025 (Thursday)
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Online
Cost: Free!
Questions? Contact:
Program Quality Director Chirag Mapara, chirag.toastmaster@gmail.com

D101 Leadership Luncheon
2025-07-12 11:30 - 15:00 | Moreland School District, 4711 W Campbell Ave, San Jose, CA, 95130, United States
Let’s celebrate the recent term with a Lunch, Recognition, & Roast. We will recognize our outgoing district leaders and welcome the incoming ones.
Saturday July 12, 2025
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Moreland School District: 4711 W Campbell Ave, San Jose, CA 95130
Agenda
11:30 AM Check-In & Networking
12:00 PM Lunch
12:45 PM Recognitions
1:40 PM Roast of Immediate Past District Director, Raji Bandanapudi
3:00 Close & Clean-Up
Registration: https://d101tm.wufoo.com/forms/pacp5eu0jyabla/
$10 before Wednesday, July 9, 12 AM
$15 after Wednesday, July 9, 12 AM
Roast Roster:
Let’s thank Raji Bandanapudi for her hard-work and dedication as our immediate Past District Director with many a good roast. If you know and love Raji for all her brilliance and idiosyncrasies, then please add your name to the Roast Roster in registration form.

Club Officer Training - Online
2025-07-14 17:45 - 20:00 | Online Meeting
Get equipped with tools and techniques to lead, serve, and be part of the Toastmasters community. Get trained.
Agenda:
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5:45 PM: Login / Networking
6:00 PM: Welcome and Instructions
6:05 PM: Keynote
6:15 PM: Officers training
8:00 PM: Adjourn
Date: July 14, 2025 (Monday)
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Online
Cost: Free!
Questions? Contact:
Division B Director Aniruddha Tarodekar, aniruddhatarodekar.toastmasters@gmail.com

Club Officer Training - Online
2025-07-16 17:45 - 20:00 | Online Meeting
Get equipped with tools and techniques to lead, serve, and be part of the Toastmasters community. Get trained.
Agenda:
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5:45 PM: Login / Networking
6:00 PM: Welcome and Instructions
6:05 PM: Keynote
6:15 PM: Officers training
8:00 PM: Adjourn
Date: July 16, 2025 (Wednesday)
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Online
Cost: Free!
Questions? Contact:
Division B Director Aniruddha Tarodekar, aniruddhatarodekar.toastmasters@gmail.com

Club Officer Training - Online
2025-07-22 11:45 - 13:00 | Online Meeting
Get equipped with tools and techniques to lead, serve, and be part of the Toastmasters community. Get trained.
If you are a first-time officer please plan to attend an alternative 90-minute training session.
Agenda:
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11:45 am: Login / Networking
12:00 pm: Welcome and Officer Training
1:00 pm: Adjourn
Date: July 22, 2025 (Tuesday)
Time: 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Online
Cost: Free!
Questions? Contact:
Division C Director Vincent Tang, vincelamonttang@gmail.com

Club Officer Training - Online
2025-07-30 17:45 - 20:00 | Online Meeting
Get equipped with tools and techniques to lead, serve, and be part of the Toastmasters community. Get trained.
Agenda:
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5:45 PM: Login / Networking
6:00 PM: Welcome and Instructions
6:05 PM: Keynote
6:15 PM: Officers training
8:00 PM: Adjourn
Date: July 30, 2025 (Wednesday)
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Online
Cost: Free!
Questions? Contact:
Program Quality Director Chirag Mapara, chirag.toastmaster@gmail.com

Toastmasters Leadership Institute
2025-08-02 08:30 - 14:00 | Online Meeting
Join us for the Special Beta Test Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) with Club Officer Training (COT). This is a Special Beta Test Event coordinated by the D101 Club Officer Training Working Group and Toastmasters International.
District 101 was chosen as a Test Site for the evaluation of the new Club Officer Training program that will be released to all Toastmasters in the 2026-2027 term. The evaluations from the attendees will help determine the future of all Club Officer Training. Even if you’ve already attended a Club Officer Training recently, your attendance and participation will have an invaluable impact on future Toastmasters and Club Officer Trainings.
Date: Saturday, August 2nd
Time: Saturday 8:30am – 2:00pm
Agenda:
08:30 AM: Network and Streaming Hall of Fame
08:50 AM: Welcome from D101 District Director Anna Garcia, DTM
09:00 AM: Introductory Comments
09:10 AM: General Session, Part 1
10:10 AM: Feedback
10:15 AM: Break
10:25 AM: Individual Club Officer Breakout Sessions
11:25 AM: Feedback
11:30 PM: Break
11:45 PM: General Session, Part 2
12:45 PM: Feedback Completion
12:50 PM: Discussion
1:30 PM: Adjourn
Please note: Registration will close at 8:30 AM August 2, 2025.
Attendees are requested to remain for all the sessions so their feedback can be provided to Toastmasters International.
Register:
https://d101tm.wufoo.com/forms/d101-special-beta-test-tli-august-2-2025
Contact:
Chirag Mapara, Program Quality Director
quality@d101tm.org
Photo Release. By registering for the D101 Events you grant permission to D101 PR Team to use videos or photographs of you for educational purposes or promotion of the events for D101. If you want to be excluded, please email pr@d101tm.org.

Club Officer Training - Online
2025-08-04 17:45 - 20:00 | Online Meeting
Get equipped with tools and techniques to lead, serve, and be part of the Toastmasters community. Get trained.
Agenda:
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5:45 PM: Login / Networking
6:00 PM: Welcome and Instructions
6:05 PM: Keynote
6:15 PM: Officers training
8:00 PM: Adjourn
Date: August 4, 2025 (Monday)
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Online
Cost: Free!
Questions? Contact:
Program Quality Director Chirag Mapara, chirag.toastmaster@gmail.com

Club Officer Training - Online
2025-08-08 17:45 - 20:00 | Online Meeting
Get equipped with tools and techniques to lead, serve, and be part of the Toastmasters community. Get trained.
Agenda:
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5:45 PM: Login / Networking
6:00 PM: Welcome and Instructions
6:05 PM: Keynote
6:15 PM: Officers training
8:00 PM: Adjourn
Date: August 8, 2025 (Friday)
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Online
Cost: Free!
Questions? Contact:
Division G Director Manoj Kumar Biswal, manojtoastmaster@gmail.com

Club Officer Training - Online
2025-08-11 11:45 - 13:00 | Online Meeting
Get equipped with tools and techniques to lead, serve, and be part of the Toastmasters community. Get trained.
If you are a first-time officer please plan to attend an alternative 90-minute training session.
Agenda:
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11:45 AM : Login / Networking
12:00 PM : Welcome and Instructions
12:05 PM : Officers training
1:00 PM : Adjourn
Date: August 11, 2025 (Monday)
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Location: Online
Cost: Free!
Questions? Contact:
Division C Director Vincent Tang, vincelamonttang@gmail.com

Club Officer Training - Online
2025-08-13 17:45 - 20:00 | Online Meeting
Get equipped with tools and techniques to lead, serve, and be part of the Toastmasters community. Get trained.
Agenda:
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5:45 PM: Login / Networking
6:00 PM: Welcome and Instructions
6:05 PM: Keynote
6:15 PM: Officers training
8:00 PM: Adjourn
Date: August 13, 2025 (Wednesday)
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Online
Cost: Free!
Questions? Contact:
Division G Director Manoj Kumar Biswal, manojtoastmaster@gmail.com

Club Officer Training - Online
2025-08-16 08:45 - 11:00 | Online Meeting
Get equipped with tools and techniques to lead, serve, and be part of the Toastmasters community. Get trained.
Agenda:
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8:45 am: Login / Networking
9:00 am: Welcome and Instructions
9:05 am: Keynote
9:15 am: Officers training
11:00 am: Adjourn
Date: August 16, 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Online
Cost: Free!
Questions? Contact:
Division A Director Kari Lynn Morgan, karilynnmorgan@me.com

7-in-1 Club Officer Training - Online
2025-08-25 17:45 - 20:00 | Online Meeting
Get equipped with tools and techniques to lead, serve, and be part of the Toastmasters community. While this training is open to all Club Officers, this training is for officers who have previously served in their role or have more than one role they need to be trained for.

Agenda:
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5:45 PM: Login / Networking
6:00 PM: Welcome and Instructions
6:05 PM: Officers Training
8:00 PM: Adjourn
Date: August 25, 2025 (Monday)
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM PDT
Location: Online
Cost: Free!
Questions? Contact:
Program Quality Director, Chirag Mapara, chirag.toastmaster@gmail.com

Club Success Plan Working Sessions
2025-08-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-27 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-09-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting
We’re inviting all club officers to join a focused working session to collaboratively draft their Club Success Plan. This is a hands-on session designed to bring our ideas together, align on goals, and set a clear roadmap for the year ahead.
📌 Why join?

Complete your Club Success Plan to qualify for the Club Distinguished Plan this year.
Deadline for submission – Sep 30, 2025
Collaborate with fellow officers in real time
Ensure your plan reflects the needs and ambitions of our members
Chance to earn $30 district credit if you submit before Sep 15 (send pdf confirmation to d101tm.am@gmail.com)

Please register using the form below:
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7-in-1 Club Officer Training - Online
2025-08-29 17:45 - 20:00 | Online Meeting
Get equipped with tools and techniques to lead, serve, and be part of the Toastmasters community. While this training is open to all Club Officers, this training is for officers who have previously served in their role or have more than one role they need to be trained for.

Agenda:
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5:45 PM: Login / Networking
6:00 PM: Welcome and Instructions
6:05 PM: Officers Training
8:00 PM: Adjourn
Date: August 29, 2025 (Friday)
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM PDT
Location: Online
Cost: Free!
Questions? Contact:
Program Quality Director, Chirag Mapara, chirag.toastmaster@gmail.com
