January 2024

Issue 14

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024!

This Month in District 101

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Toastmasters International 2024 Convention

CONTENT

From the Desk of the District Director
Upcoming Events
Workshops
Contest
Training

DISTRICT 101 (2023-2024)

SENIOR DISTRICT OFFICERS

District Director

Program Quality Director

Club Growth Director

District Public Relations Manager

District Administration Manager

District Finance Manager

Webmaster

Immediate Past District Director.

Abhijeet Joshi, DTM

Raji Bandanapudi, DTM

Anna Garcia, DTM

Shalini Kaushik

Valerie Bostrom

Sarika Syamala

Tonia Eaton, VC2

Kalpana Aroda, DTM

FROM THE DESK OF THE DISTRICT DIRECTOR

Dear Toastmasters of District 101,

In March 2010, I was in line, eagerly awaiting my bib for a triathlon. Doubt crept in, questioning my ability to conquer the impending challenge. Seeking solace, I confided in Jim, a fellow participant close to my age, both venturing into triathlon territory for the first time.

As our nerves manifested in conversation, Jim gestured toward Dean, a seasoned triathlete in his 60s who had conquered the same race six consecutive times. Dean, sensing our apprehension, generously shared his wisdom. "Don't view the triathlon as an overwhelming elephant; instead, break it down into manageable parts—the trunk, the legs, and the tail," he advised. Essentially, his counsel encouraged us to set smaller, achievable goals.

As we embark on a new year with renewed determination, let's heed Dean's timeless advice. As he suggested for the triathlon, let's dissect our goals or resolutions into bite-sized pieces. By doing so, we increase the likelihood of success, making each step forward a triumph in itself.

Here are the things that we can look at this month:

1: The Club Officer training schedule is up. Please join us to share your experience of how you did things effectively and learn from your peers.

2: Renewals

3: Open House

4: Toastmasters Leadership Institute: We have the current world champion of Public Speaking, Jocelyn B. Tyson, Join us for the TLI 2024.

regards,

Abhijeet Joshi

District Director, 2023 - 2024

District 101, Toastmasters International

Hello,

Wishing you countless, small, wonderful moments you never planned!

We have open positions in the District 101 PR Team. Bring out the designer in you as the graphic designer, the writer in you as our content creator, or your public relations expertise as our public relations expert. Are you interested in being part of our web team and working on the District 101 website, we have a role for you at District 101.

Creativity has no bounds, so unleash it this year.

Email us if you feel inspired: [email protected].

Happy New Year to all of you.

Shalini Kaushik

D101 PR Manager,2023 - 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS

TOASTMASTERS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

DID YOU REGISTER FOR TLI 2024 YET?

Download TLI 2024 Agenda

Registration for TLI has begun!

USE EARLY BIRD OFFER of $12 by JAN 15th!

The Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) is coming up soon!

Take advantage of the Super Early Bird Offer of $12 for the tickets by January 15th.

This year’s TLI is a two-day In-Person and hybrid Leadership Institute event on January 26th and 27th, 2024.

For more details check out https://d101tm.org/tli/

WORKSHOPS

WORKSHOP: SYNTHESIZING SUPERB STORYTELLING

Session Title: Synthesizing Superb Storytelling

Mahathir has been a Toastmaster since 2016, with a burning passion for communication and public speaking. Since he joined he has won 9 district contests and became the 2nd runner-up in the World Championship of Public Speaking in 2022.

Meeting information:

Date: Jan 8th 2024

Time: 6-7 PM PST