Fall Fusion

District Humorous Speech Contest and Costume Contest

Saturday, October 31, 2026

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. PT

Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center

17000 Monterey Rd, Morgan Hill, CA 95037

Join Us

District 101 Toastmasters Fall Fusion features keynote speaker Karen Burgess, DTM, PDD, RA (Region 1 Advisor 2025–2027), who will inspire you to step up into leadership. Watch top speakers from across our six divisions compete live for the District Humorous Speech Contest title. And don’t forget to level up the fun and dress up for the District Costume Contest!

Early Bird

$25
(Expires Oct 25)

Regular Price

$35
(After Oct 25)

How to Redeem District Credits

To use the District Credits, confirm with your Club President or Treasurer to see if District Credits earned by your club can be used. Send an email to quality@d101tm.org, copying your Club President/Treasurer. The email will be treated as an approval unless objected by your club President/Treasurer.

Check if your club has District Credits here – https://d101tm.org/district-programs. We will deduct the equivalent credit if you select District Credit option.

Agenda

8:45 a.m. – Doors Open / Setup & Registration
9:00 a.m. – Kickoff & Keynote
9:45 a.m. – Break
10:00 a.m. – Humorous Speech Contest Semifinals
11:15 a.m. – Break
11:30 a.m. – Lunch & Costume Contest
12:30 p.m. – Humorous Speech Contest Finals
1:45 p.m. – Adjourn & Cleanup

Keynote

Karen Burgess, DTM, PDD, RA
(Region 1 Advisor 2025–2027)

“From ‘Oh No!’ to ‘Let’s Go!’— Building the Courage to Lead”

Have you ever thought, “Leadership? Oh no, not for me!” You’re not alone!

Join DTM Karen Burgess, Region 1 Advisor and 27-year Toastmaster, as she shares her journey from aspiring public speaker to leadership mentor. When Karen joined Toastmasters, her goal was to become a more confident speaker and perhaps compete in the World Championship of Public Speaking.

Leadership wasn’t even on her radar!

So, what changed?

Discover how stepping outside your comfort zone can open doors to unexpected opportunities, personal growth, and the confidence to lead. Whether you’re an experienced leader or someone who has never considered taking on a leadership role, you’ll be inspired to rethink what’s possible.

Come discover how to turn “Oh No!” into “Let’s Go!” and build the courage to lead in this interactive workshop!

Humorous Speech Contest

The Fall Fusion Humorous Speech Contest brings together 18 contestants representing 6 divisions across District 101 to determine our District Champion.

How the Bracket Works

Semifinal Rounds (Semifinals I, II, and III): Each semifinal features 6 speakers (one representative from every division: A, B, C, D, E, and G). The top 2 speakers from each semifinal advance.
The Final Six (Championship Round): The 6 advancing semifinalists compete on the main stage later that day for the District 101 title.

Questions

Contact: Program Quality Team