Sep 2025 Issue 2

What’s Inside

Don’t Leave Money on the Table — Hurry to earn district credit (ENDS TODAY, Sep 15th!)

GREAT Event — Save the date: Sep 20th | From X to 10X — AI Powered Toastmaster

Humorous Speech Contest — Venue and registration details announced!

Bay to Bay Relaunch — Submit interest form and be part of the show

New Blog — Build Your Own Story: A Guide to Creative Discovery

Club Spotlight — Meet Interpersonal Toastmasters | Join their Open House (Oct 16, 6 PM PT, Online)

Announcements

Don't Leave Money on the Table

1.Submit your Club Success Plan on Club Central

👉 Club Central Link

2.Complete the Google Form to confirm submission (Submit today to earn district credit)

👉 Incentive Form Link

Events

Register for the Fall Humorous Speech Contest!

Get ready for laughter and fun at the District 101 Humorous Speech Contest (5–7 minutes per speech)

Contest Details

📅 Saturday, October 25

🕗 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM PT

📍 Foothill High School, 230 Pala Ave, San Jose, CA 95127

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🗓 Contest Timeline

Here’s the full roadmap leading up to the big day:

Sep 15 – Contest Kickoff
Sep 26 – Video Submission Deadline
Oct 10 – Final Contestants Announced
Oct 25 (AM) – Division Contests
Oct 25 (PM) – District Contest featuring Division winners

📌 For Division contest details, contact your Area/Division Directors.

👉 Read Contest Rules here

Toastmasters Bay to Bay is Back!

A Monthly TV Show—Returning October 2025

Imagine giving your speech on a real TV show, filmed in a professional studio and broadcast to the community. From 2008–2015, Bay to Bay gave 200+ Toastmasters (in District D4) that chance across 70+ episodes, helping members shine under studio lights and connect with unseen audiences.

Now, after a decade, Bay to Bay is making its return—led by Producer Stan Ng and District 101—with a brand new pilot episode recording on October 14, 2025!

Award-Winning Legacy

During its 8-year run, Bay to Bay earned acclaim across six western states—named a 5-time finalist and 3-time winner of the Western Access Video Excellence (WAVE) Awards.

How You Can Get Involved

Be part of the show —we need 2 speakers, 2 evaluators, and 1 host for each episode

Want to spotlight your club? "Volunteer for a 3-minute video profile in a future episode—a great way to showcase your club’s culture and attract new members"

Contact

Fill out the interest form to volunteer to appear on the show or get your club featured.

Questions? Email pr@d101tm.org or visit D101 Public Relations Contact

👉 Read more about the show here

Submit Interest Form

New Blog

🖋️ Build Your Own Story: A Guide to Creative Discovery

By Pramathesh Borkotoky

In this reflective piece, Pramathesh Borkotoky invites readers to unearth the hidden treasures of their own memories and experiences. Blending personal anecdotes with practical steps, the guide shows how storytelling transforms memories into meaning—an act of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment. Whether journaling for yourself or preparing to share with others, it’s a reminder that every voice holds a story worth telling.

👉 Read Here

PR Corner

Club Spotlight

Club Name: Interpersonal Toastmasters Club

Contact

Excelling in career guidance, communication, storytelling, and critical thinking, Interpersonal Toastmasters has grown into a vibrant global online community. Based in California’s District 101, the club connects members across borders to learn and grow together.

🎉 This August, the club proudly celebrated its 9th anniversary, marking nearly a decade of empowering voices worldwide.

✨ Upcoming Event: Join their Open House on October 16, 2025 at 6 PM PT (online) to experience their unique culture, meet members, and see why Interpersonal Toastmasters continues to shine.

Grace Camille Curtom

VPE

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

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