District 101 Toastmasters

DEC Meeting
2023-03-11 08:00 - 12:00, 2023-01-21 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
For DEC team members and invited guests.
Detailed meeting information will be provided to attendees.

Area B4 Contest
2023-03-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Online Meeting
Tall Tales and International Speech Contests
Location:
Online Contest
Agenda*:

6:30 pm Contestant and functionary briefings
6:45 pm Doors open
7:00 pm Call to order
7:15 pm Tall Tales Contest
7:30 pm Break
7:35 pm International Speech Contest
7:50 pm Awards and Announcements
8:00 pm Adjourn

* Certain details after call to order may be subject to adjustments.
Contact:
Area B4 Director, Padma Srinivas – padmabs@gmail.com

GREAT Event: Real World Leadership
2023-03-08 18:00 - 19:30
Title:
Real World Leadership
Description:
Join this talk to hear from women leaders share practical tips and advice on real world leadership.
Our panelists include:
Angela Yang, VP Nvidia
Dina McKinney, VP Nvidia
Kari Briski, VP Nvidia
Azita Martin, VP & GM Nvidia
Suzanna Sanchez, Assistant Director, ASU

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Questions? Contact:
Abhijeet Joshi,
Program Quality Director, District 101
quality@d101tm.org

Area A1/A2/A3/A4 Contest
2023-03-04 08:45 - 12:00 | Online Meeting
Tall Tales and International Speech Contests
Location:
Online Contest
Agenda:
8:45 am: Login / Networking
9:00 am: Gavel Down and Begin
Tall Tales Speech Contest
International Speech Contest
11:30 pm: Awards
12:00 pm: Adjourn
Contacts:
Contest Chair, Diane Bair, DTM
Area A1 Director, Marianna Jones, VC2
Area A2 Director, Solarzar Dellaporta, DTM
Area A3 Director, Pamela McHenry, IP5
Area A4 Director, Helen Josephine, VC1

GREAT Event: Why Leadership
2023-03-01 18:00 - 19:00
Title:
Why Leadership
Panelists:
Tam Le, Pavan Datla, Wendy Fang, Ashutosh Tadkase, Sarah Tang, Anna Davenport
Description:
Have you ever thought about how you can accelerate growth at work and increase your visibility? This is your chance to learn how Toastmasters Leadership can accelerate your career growth.
Join us as various former and current district leaders share their leadership journey in toastmasters and how it has impacted their careers positively.
The panel will be hosted by Raji Bandanapudi, DTM and Abhijeet Joshi, DTM

7-in-1 Club Officer Training - Online
2023-02-28 17:50 - 19:45 | Online Meeting
7 in 1 Club Officer Training – Online
Get equipped with tools and techniques to Lead, Serve & Grow Together.
This is a 7 in 1 training for those who have previously been trained in their Club Officer roles and who currently serve in more than one Club Officer Role.
Agenda:
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5:50pm: Login / Networking
6:00pm: Opening
6:05pm: Keynotes
6:15pm: Officer Training (7 in 1)
7:45pm: Adjourn
Date: Tuesday February 28, 2023
Time: 5:50pm-7:45pm
Location: Online
Cost: Free!
Questions? Contact:
Division D Director, Cherry Sze, cherryszeyc@gmail.com

GREAT Event: Evaluate Like the Pros
2023-02-27 18:00 - 19:00
Title:
Evaluate Like the Pros
Panelists:
Arnie Buss, DTM
Carl Thormeyer, DTM
Carrie Glenn, VC5
Diane Bair, DTM
Tetyana, Margolina, DTM
Description:

Peninsula Pros Toastmasters was chartered in 1991 as an advanced club. District, Division, Area, and Club leaders have traveled through Peninsula Pros in their leadership and communication development. The stand-out element of Peninsula Pros is their round-robin evaluation of every speaker. Not only does each speaker have an assigned evaluator, but each speaker receives an evaluation from every member of the club. The only requirement is that you don’t repeat what someone else has shared. This process has given the members of Peninsula Pros unique insights into the art of evaluation. You don’t have to be a Pro to evaluate, but everyone can evaluate like a Pro. Join this experiential workshop to gain insights, tips, tricks, and techniques to up your evaluation skill set.

7-in-1 Club Officer Training - Online
2023-02-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Online Meeting
7 in 1 Club Officer Training – Online
Get equipped with tools and techniques to Lead, Serve & Grow Together.
If you hold multiple club officer roles, attend this one training session to get credit for attend training for all your officer roles.
Agenda:
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9:00am: Login / Networking
9:05am: Keynotes
9:30am: Officer Training Sessions
11:00am: Adjourn
Date: Saturday February 25, 2023
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Location: Online
Cost: Free!
Questions? Contact:
Division G Director, Anna Garcia, annag@synopsys.com

Club Officer Training - Online
2023-02-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting
Get equipped with tools and techniques to Lead, Serve & Grow Together.
Get trained.
Agenda:
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5:45pm: Login / Networking
6:00pm: Keynotes
6:30pm: Officer Training Sessions
8:00pm: Adjourn
Date: Tuesday February 21, 2023
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Online
Cost: Free!
Questions? Contact:
Division E Director,Jaymol George, jaymol.toastmaster@gmail.com

GREAT Event: Path to Pathways DTM
2023-02-20 18:00 - 19:00
Title:
Path to Pathways DTM
Presenter:
Raghunadha Raju, DTM
Description:

Distinguished Talking Machine
Don’t Time Me!
What is your definition of DTM?
Irrespective of all the pun, Distinguished Toastmaster Award is the highest educational award you receive in Toastmasters. It is also considered as Holy Grail by many!
Join this session clarify all your doubts about Pathways DTM from our three times DTM, DTM Raghunadha Raju

Speaker Information:

Raghunadha Raju, DTM is a 3 times 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. He is currently serving as Division Director for Division A, District 101. He calls himself Nomadic Toastmaster, roaming around different clubs and countries of the world virtually. He has now spoken in about 600+ clubs from 144 countries virtually.

GREAT Event: Growing Young Leaders
2023-02-16 18:00 - 19:00
Title:
Growing Young Leaders
Panelists: Evelyn Belen, DTM, Neil Evangelista, DTM, Kate Plant, PI5, EH5, Satish Shenoy, DTM
Description:

Want speaking to be natural for your youth? Want to develop your youth’s leadership and team skills or their active listening skills?
Join our panel and youth for a discussion on benefits, how to build a youth leadership club, and work on your DTM at the same time. This workshop includes Q&A, games, and more.

Club Officer Training - Online
2023-02-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting
Get equipped with tools and techniques to Lead, Serve & Grow Together.
Get trained.
Agenda:
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6:00pm: Login / Networking
6:15pm: Keynotes
6:30pm: Officer Training Sessions
8:00pm: Adjourn
Date: Thursday February 9, 2023
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Online
Cost: Free!
Questions? Contact:
Division A Director, Raghu, raghu.toastmaster@gmail.com\

GREAT Event: Here Come 'Da Judge
2023-02-06 18:00 - 19:00
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 Thormeyer, DTM; Dennis Dawson, DTM, and Lindy MacLaine, DTM to discuss the expectations and best practices of being a Contest Judge.

Club Officer Training - Online
2023-02-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Online Meeting
Get equipped with tools and techniques to Lead, Serve & Grow Together.
Get trained.
Agenda:
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9:00am: Login / Networking
9:05am: Keynotes
9:30am: Officer Training Sessions
11:00am: Adjourn
Date: Saturday February 4, 2023
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Location: Online
Cost: Free!
Questions? Contact:
Division G Director, Anna Garcia, annag@synopsys.com

Club Officer Training - Online
2023-01-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting
Get equipped with tools and techniques to Lead, Serve & Grow Together.
Get trained.
Agenda:
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6:00pm: Login / Networking
6:15pm: Keynotes
6:30pm: Officer Training Sessions
8:00pm: Adjourn
Date: Tuesday January 31, 2023
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Online
Cost: Free!
Questions? Contact:
Division C Director, Priya Shastri, priya.shastri@gmail.com

Club Officer Training - Online
2023-01-28 10:30 - 12:00 | Online Meeting
Get equipped with tools and techniques to Lead, Serve & Grow Together.
Get trained.
Agenda:
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10:30am: Officer Training Sessions
12:00pm: Adjourn
Date: Saturday January 28, 2023
Time: 10:30am-12:00pm
Location: Online
Cost: Free!
Questions? Contact:
Division E Director, Jaymol George, jaymol.toastmaster@gmail.com

Club Officer Training - Online
2023-01-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting
Get equipped with tools and techniques to Lead, Serve & Grow Together.
Get trained.
Agenda:
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5:45pm: Login / Networking
6:00pm: Keynotes
6:30pm: Officer Training Sessions
8:00pm: Adjourn
Date: Thursday January 26, 2023
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Online
Cost: Free!
Questions? Contact:
Kate Plant, Division B Director, kate_toastmasters@plantfamily.org

GREAT Event: Tech Chair Extraordinaire
2023-01-23 18:00 - 19:00
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 for an hour of tips, tricks, and best practices for running the technical side, such as waiting rooms (and when to use them), how to spotlight contestants, mute hot mics, and other secret tricks that help run a smooth contest. This will be an interactive workshop with time for practice and questions.

Club Officer Training - Online
2023-01-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting
Get equipped with tools and techniques to Lead, Serve & Grow Together.
Get trained.
Agenda:
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5:45pm: Login / Networking
6:00pm: Keynotes
6:30pm: Officer Training Sessions
8:00pm: Adjourn
Date: Tuesday January 17, 2023
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Online
Cost: Free!
Questions? Contact:
Division D Director, Cherry Sze, cherryszeyc@gmail.com

GREAT Event: Pitch Your Club
2023-01-16 18:00 - 19:30
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.

Club Officer Training - Online
2023-01-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting
Get equipped with tools and techniques to Lead, Serve & Grow Together.
Get trained.
Agenda:
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5:45pm: Login / Networking
6:00pm: Keynotes
6:30pm: Officer Training Sessions
8:00pm: Adjourn
Date: Thursday January 12, 2023
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Online
Cost: Free!
Questions? Contact:
Kate Plant, Division B Director, kate_toastmasters@plantfamily.org

GREAT Event: How to Produce and Promote a Contest
2023-01-11 18:00 - 19:30
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 does what and when?
How do you select your Contest Chair; your Tech Chair; your Chief Judge; your Toastmaster; your Sergeant at Arms? How do you conduct Registration? How do you plan and execute your Public Relations and Marketing Plan?
Plan, Prepare, and Execute your Contest without losing sleep. We’ll provide guidance, resources, and answers. Attend “How to Produce and Promote a Contest”, Wednesday, January 11, 6-7:30 pm (PST).

Club Officer Training - Online
2023-01-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Online Meeting
Get equipped with tools and techniques to Lead, Serve & Grow Together.
Get trained.
Agenda:
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9:00am: Login / Networking
9:05am: Keynotes
9:30am: Officer Training Sessions
11:00am: Adjourn
Date: Saturday January 7, 2023
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Location: Online
Cost: Free!
Questions? Contact:
Division D Director, Cherry Sze, cherryszeyc@gmail.com

GREAT Event: Pitching Like a Pro
2023-01-05 18:00 - 19:15
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 can really set you apart as a leader.
In this session, come learn from Distinguished Toastmaster Satish Shenoy who shares some effective pitching techniques having learned them while working at some of the world’s most exciting startups to the largest enterprises from leading pitch practitioners including Dan Pink, Simon Sinek, Nathan Gold and others. You will learn several different ways to pitch effectively based on the situation you are faced with and the outcome you are driving to deliver.

Club Growth After Hours
2022-12-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Meeting
The Club Growth After Hours provides an opportunity to discuss membership building and retention ideas. This hour is dedicated to provide additional information and skills to create greater success in the clubs. It also encourages discuss any challenges that they may be having with officers from other clubs who might be facing similar challenges or have faced them in the past. The idea is to help each other out in a collaborative way.
Monthly Event Schedule
1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6PM
Oct 4th, Oct 18th, Nov 1st, Nov 15th, Dec 6th, Dec 20th
Click here to register!
Questions?
Contact Club Growth Director, Raji Bandanapudi, DTM at growth@d101tm.org

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.

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.

Club Officer Training - Online
2022-12-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting
Get equipped with tools and techniques to Lead, Serve & Grow Together.
Get trained.
Agenda:
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6:00pm: Login / Networking
6:15pm: Keynotes
6:30pm: Officer Training Sessions
8:00pm: Adjourn
Date: Monday December 12, 2022
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Online
Cost: Free!
Questions? Contact:
Division C Director, Priya Shastri, priya.shastri@gmail.com

D101 Holiday Party
2022-12-11 12:00 - 15:00 | Synopsys Building 1, 800 N Mary Ave, Sunnyvale, CA, 94085, United States
Mark your calendars, District 101 would like for members to come together and enjoy with food, games and getting to know each other as we all welcome upcoming holidays!
If you would like to participate in planning send an email to dd@d101tm.org.
