District 101 Toastmasters

Club Success Plan Working Sessions
2025-09-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-09 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-09-13 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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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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:

District 101 Fall Business Meeting
2025-09-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Online Meeting
Calling all District Executive Committee Members, Club Presidents, and Vice Presidents of Education…
Join us for an important business meeting where your voice helps shape the direction of District 101.
Zoom registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/az7mjg8PSyerQS1pNAWYvg?_x_zm_rtaid=rQHgpZcfRD-ef6CrHMhusg.1757530561891.67019efba6ff34cf9c32b548ab7d3090&_x_zm_rhtaid=150#/registration

Bay To Bay Toastmasters Pilot Episode
2025-10-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Midpeninsula Media Center, 900 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 94303, United States
Bay to Bay Toastmasters provides a unique opportunity:

To practice delivering a complete half-hour program on time, to the second
To adapt gracefully if technical or logistical hiccups occur
To demonstrate the same confidence and teamwork required in real-life speaking situations

The structure of each show:

Host introduction
Speaker (5–7 min) + Evaluation (2–3 min)
3-minute club profile video
Speaker (5–7 min) + Evaluation (2–3 min)
Host wrap-up & credits

How You Can Get Involved
Be part of the pilot episode! We need 5 participants:

2 speakers
2 evaluators
1 host

Feature your club! Volunteer to be the subject of a 3-minute video profile in a future episode—an excellent way to spotlight your club’s culture and attract new members.
For more information and to get involved, go to this link on our website.

Peninsula Pros Open House
2025-10-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Monterey Black Bear Diner, 2450 N Fremont St, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Peninsula Pros Advanced Toastmasters Club invites you to a ghoulishly fun Open House where mystery meets mastery.
When: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 @ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMWhere: Monterey Black Bear Diner, 2450 Fremont St, Monterey, CATheme: Beware!
This special Halloween-themed meeting (costumes optional!) is ideal for Toastmasters looking for a new challenge.
Our meetings take place in a real dining setting, which helps speakers learn to connect with their audience, even with the distractions of restaurant life.

Prepared speeches from advanced Toastmasters
Round-robin evaluations by members and guests
A friendly and supportive atmosphere

At Peninsula Pros, we go beyond the basics:

In-depth feedback from experienced speakers and leaders
Opportunities for longer, advanced speeches and projects
A place to gain experience and ideas to bring back to your home club

RSVP on Meetup

Fall Humorous Speech Contest
2025-10-25 08:00 - 15:00 | Independence Adult Education Center, 625 Educational Park Dr, San Jose, CA, 95133, United States
Get ready for laughter and fun at the District 101 Humorous Speech Contest (5–7 minutes per speech), happening on:
Saturday, October 25 at 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM PT
What’s happening?

Division-Level Contests will be held in the morning.
Winners from each division will move forward to the District-Level Contest in the afternoon — all on the same day!

For Division-Level Contests:
Please reach out to your respective Area / Division Directors for details.
This is a paid event. Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFhpvJH2Sj1_BuGcCrEdi2aKvQ6P8EQ5p-j6yAUJgnn4HoMQ/viewform
See contest page for more information.

Milpitas Toastmasters Club Open House
2025-11-03 19:15 - 20:45
Join the Milpitas Toastmasters for their open house. Everyone is welcome.
When: Nov 3 | 7:15 pm – 8:45 pm
Where: Hybrid
Milpitas Police Department, Community Room, 1275 N Milpitas Blvd and on Zoom
Scan QR code on flyer to RSVP

Train The Trainer
2025-11-17 18:00 - 20:00
Training is not just speaking to a different group. In this session we will cover basic training theory to allow each participant to be a more effective and informed trainer.
Registration is required.
Meeting Date: November 17, 2025
Time: 6 pm to 8 pm (PST)/ 9 pm to 11 pm (EST)/ [UTC -07.00]
Upon completion participants will be asked to sign up as trainers for District 101.
*Note: All material presented is the copyrighted and trademarked material of Solarzar. Recording and Transcription Services are not allowed.
Register here

The Joy Pivot: Gratitude, Alignment, and the Art of Thriving Through Change
2025-11-19 19:00 - 20:15
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.

Train The Trainer
2025-11-21 18:00 - 20:00
Training is not just speaking to a different group. In this session we will cover basic training theory to allow each participant to be a more effective and informed trainer.
Registration is required.
Meeting Date: November 20, 2025
Time: 6 pm to 8 pm (PST)/ 9 pm to 11 pm (EST)/ [UTC -07.00]
Upon completion participants will be asked to sign up as trainers for District 101.
*Note: All material presented is the copyrighted and trademarked material of Solarzar. Recording and Transcription Services are not allowed.
Register here

Club Officer Training - Online
2025-12-18 17:45 - 20:00 | Online Meeting
Get equipped with the tools and techniques to lead and serve a a Club Officer. Be part of the Toastmaster leadership community. Get trained.
Agenda:
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5:45 p.m.: Login / Networking
6:00 p.m.: Welcome and Instructions
6:05 p.m.: Keynote
6:15 p.m.: Officers training
8:00 p.m.: Adjourn
Date: December 18, 2025 (Thursday)
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. PT
Location: Online
Cost: Free!
Questions? Contact:
Program Quality Director Chirag Mapara, chirag.toastmaster@gmail.com

Train the Trainer
2025-12-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting
Learn the effective tools and techniques to be an effective trainer, both online and in person. This training applies to all training situations and qualifies attendees to serve as Club Officer Trainers for District 101.
Date: December 22, 2025 (Monday)
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. PT
Location: Online
Cost: Free!
Questions? Contact:
Program Quality Director Chirag Mapara, chirag.toastmaster@gmail.com

Train the Trainer
2025-12-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting
Learn the effective tools and techniques to be an effective trainer, both online and in person. This training applies to all training situations and qualifies attendees to serve as Club Officer Trainers for District 101.
Date: December 29, 2025 (Monday)
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. PT
Location: Online
Cost: Free!
Questions? Contact:
Program Quality Director Chirag Mapara, chirag.toastmaster@gmail.com

Club Officer Training
2026-01-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-12 18:00 - 20:00 and 2 more dates | Online Meeting
Get equipped with the tools and techniques to lead and serve as a Club Officer. Be part of the Toastmaster leadership community. Get trained.

GREAT EVENT - Storytelling Secrets with Fursey Gotuaco
2026-01-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Meeting
Just in time for Contest season!
Learn the secrets and success tips from the master of storytelling – Toastmasters International Speech Contest Finalist Fursey Gotuaco.
Fursey is an Executive Speech Coach, TEDx speaker/coach with over 30 years of coaching who has twice reached the Finals of the World Championship of Public Speaking. One of the most in demand speaker and trainer, he works with individuals and teams in high stakes speaking engagements as well as startups making business pitches and voice-over artists who are refining their vocal delivery.
DATE:
Tuesday, January 13, 2026

TIME:
6:00 PM – 07:00 PM PT

LOCATION:
Online
Register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhvS2zsnaXKC3xtWyNGZODMOtbB2b-diFjbDnallmNyED7NQ/viewform
The Zoom link will be sent after the form is completed.

Club Officer Training
2026-01-24 09:00 - 13:00 | Online Meeting
Toastmasters International is revising how Club Officer Training is conducted. You will receive training credit for your Club Officer Role but you can also provide input about the training more effective for all Toastmasters. Join and be a part of history.

Area C1 Speech Contest
2026-02-19 17:30 - 21:30 | Milpitas Police Department, 1275 N. Milpitas Boulevard, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States

Area D1 Contest
2026-02-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Milpitas Police Department, 1275 N. Milpitas Boulevard, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States

Area D2 Contest
2026-02-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Milpitas Police Department, 1275 N. Milpitas Boulevard, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
