Nov 2025 Issue 1

What’s Inside

💌 Director’s Message – Thank You for Renewing Your Commitment to Yourself and Your Club

📅 October Recap – Honoring our Clubs and Members for Their Amazing Achievements

😂 Fall Humorous Contest – Winners, Laughter, and Unforgettable snapshots

🎁 Incentive Programs – Celebrating Early Bird Renewal and Stellar September Winners

🌟 Event Spotlight – G-R-E-A-T Event: The Joy Pivot – Nov 19 – Register Now!

🎬 Bay to Bay Toastmasters – First Episode Released! Next Recording on Dec 13 – Save your Spot!

🎓 Train the Trainer – Upcoming Sessions on Nov 17 and Nov 21 – Register Now To Lead with Impact!

📣 PR Corner – Picture Perfect October! – Relive the Best Smiles and Stage Moments


Thank You for Renewing Your Commitment to Yourself and Your Club


Dear Toastmasters,


As we enter November, it’s the perfect time to reflect with gratitude and appreciation. This month also marks the final stretch of 2025—a time to finish strong and complete the goals we set for ourselves. Let’s not leave anything unfinished as we prepare to welcome the new year.


These next two months, make a last push to check off those remaining goals that will lighten our load, fill us with a sense of accomplishment, and elevate our confidence. Over the next few weeks, let’s complete our speeches and file our Pathways levels.


Now is also the time to invite those you respect and care about to join Toastmasters. Time is of the essence to develop the strong communicators and leaders our communities need. Our newer generation brings the energy and fresh ideas that infuse our clubs with renewed purpose and solutions.


By focusing on these two actions—finishing strong and extending the invitation to others—we’re setting ourselves up for an even greater 2026. It’s truly inspiring what a group of dedicated people can accomplish together. ❤️

I believe this will leave all of us with much more to be grateful for as we look toward the holidays.

I am grateful for this Toastmasters community, which continues to be a source of light in my life! Thank you for being a part of our community and our journey. Lots more great things to come when we lock arms to elevate each other!


With gratitude and excitement,

Anna Garcia 

District Director

October Recap

Humorous Speech Highlights

Incentive Programs

Clubs below 12 members as of 09/30/2025 but reach 20+ members by 12/31/2025 receive $100 District Credits and a feature on the D101 newsletter.

Incentive Program Winners

Events

GREAT Event

This event is free and open to all. Light refreshments provided

Toastmasters Bay to Bay

Volunteer to Appear on the Show

First Episode - Watch on Youtube

From 2008–2015, Bay to Bay gave 200+ Toastmasters the spotlight on 70+ televised episodes. Now, the show is back—led by Producer Stan Ng and District 101.


📅 Next episode recording: December 13, 2025

📺 More episodes coming throughout the year!



👉 Read more about the show


We’re seeking:

✅ Speakers

✅ Hosts

✅ Evaluators


Questions?

Email pr@d101tm.org or complete the D101 Public Relations Contact Form


👉 Fill out the Interest Form to secure your spot under the studio lights!

Train the Trainer

PR Corner

October brought creativity and community to life — from recording our Bay to Bay Episode at Midpen Media Center to celebrating the Halloween spirit across our clubs.

Want to spotlight your Club or Member? Submit your entry here.

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