Fall Fusion Finals
2022-10-29 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA

Club Growth After Hours
2022-11-01 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-11-15 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-12-06 18:00 - 19:00, 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: Why, What, and How of Pathways
2022-11-01 18:00 - 19:15 | CA
Title:
Why, What, and How of Pathways
Presenter:
Raghunadha Raju, DTM
Description:
Do you know that Pathways program offers more than 300+ competencies that can nurture our public speaking and leadership journey. Pathways also offers several projects where we can safely practice and exhibit our leadership skills. come join the pathways orientation session where Raghu is going to talk about Why, what and how about Toastmasters.
Speaker Bio:
Raghunadha Raju is a 3-time 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. Raghunadha is currently serving as Division Director for Division A in District 101. He calls himself Nomadic Toastmaster, roaming around different countries of the world virtually. He has now virtually visited 600+ clubs in 144 countries.

DEC Meeting
2022-11-05 08:00 - 12:00, 2023-01-21 08:00 - 12:00 | CA
For DEC team members and invited guests.
Detailed meeting information will be provided to attendees.

GREAT Event: Great Meetings
2022-11-10 18:00 - 19:15 | CA
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 success of their clubs and brainstorm practical solutions.
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 Toastmasters District 57. 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: Train the Trainer
2022-11-12 09:00 - 12:00 | CA
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 to do Gap Analysis; the difference in Communication Styles; what are Adult Learning Principles; how to Facilitate; the use of Questions to move the learning forward; how to manage Problem Participants; how to plan your Club Officer Training Session; how to manage training online and in person.
These and more will be covered in three participative hours. At the end of the training, you will receive a completion certificate for your attendance and participation, and you will be qualified to be one of the trainers for District 101 Club Officer Training.
Don’t passively sit on the sidelines, become one of the influential leaders in District 101 by sharing your officer knowledge with other Toastmasters. Seneca, the philosopher and author, shared, “Men learn as they teach.”
Learn how to teach, and then learn as you teach. Register in advance for this online training: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvc-6oqjMiGNELI7qKSBaxNN1zLl2XwfE8
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

GREAT Event: To Hybrid or Not To Hybrid, That is the Question!
2022-11-29 18:00 - 19:30 | CA
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. The lessons learned, what works and what doesn’t work, and more. If you are planning to start Hybrid meetings, then this is the one session that is a Must Attend!
Agenda:
Session: 6:00-7:00PM PT
Q&A: 7:00-7:30PM PT

OPS Meeting
2022-12-03 | CA
For OPS team members and invited guests.
Detailed meeting information will be provided to attendees.

Club Officer Training - Online
2022-12-06 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 December 6, 2022
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Online
Cost: Free!
Questions? Contact:
Division A Director, Raghu, raghu.toastmaster@gmail.com\

GREAT Event: Tall Tales Tips
2022-12-08 18:00 - 19:15 | CA
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 capture and delight their audience with tales of hyperbolic improbability, then let audience members try it themselves. If you don’t walk out of the workshop a consummate purveyor of pure preposterous pabulum, you will have the skills to convince everyone you do.
Speaker Bios:
Dennis Dawson is a Distinguished Toastmaster and past district champion in the Tall Tales contest.

Jana Lannen is a Toastmasters enthusiast, who competed twice in the International Speech Contest District Level.

Declan Shalvey is a Distinguished Toastmaster and the winner of the 2020 Fall Fusion Humorous contest.

Distinguished Toastmaster Brendan James Murphy is a past District Table Topics and District Humorous Speech Champion.

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.

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

GREAT Event: Connecting with Others
2022-12-15 18:00 - 19:15 | CA
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.

GREAT Event: Evaluate with Empathy
2022-12-19 18:00 - 19:15 | CA
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: Pitching Like a Pro
2023-01-05 18:00 - 19:15 | CA
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 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: How to Produce and Promote a Contest
2023-01-11 18:00 - 19:30 | CA
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
2023-01-12 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: Pitch Your Club
2023-01-16 18:00 - 19:30 | CA
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
2023-01-17 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: Tech Chair Extraordinaire
2023-01-23 18:00 - 19:00 | CA
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
2023-01-26 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

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
2023-01-31 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
2023-02-04 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

GREAT Event: Here Come 'Da Judge
2023-02-06 18:00 - 19:00 | CA
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.
