District 39 Toastmasters

"Discover Your Story"
2024-08-24 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Arden-Dimick Library, Community Meeting Room, 891 Watt Avenue, Sacramento, CA, 95864, United States
Workshop featuring Capital Storytelling. Are you a Toastmaster looking to transform your unique experiences into compelling stories? Do you want to master the art of structuring your personal narratives to captivate your audience during speeches?
Join Jean Green and Jane Gorsi from Capital Storytelling in a free “Discover Your Story” Workshop!
Through individual reflective activities, you’ll uncover your own unique stories and find deeper meaning in them. This oral storytelling workshop will guide you in unlocking memories and experiences and transforming them into engaging narratives.
Whether you’re aiming to create content for your next Toastmasters speech, podcast, blog, or memoir, or simply want to share captivating stories with your friends and family, this workshop will provide you with the tools and techniques to make your stories unforgettable.
This workshop is open to the public, so invite your friends and family too!

Learning & Leadership Education Program / New Member Orientation
2024-08-23 12:00 - 13:00
New Member Orientation
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Zoom only
Help your new Toastmasters get off to a strong start. Learn how to find out your new members goals, how to introduce club meeting roles, the importance of Club Officers, and how to begin their speaking and leadership journey.
To fulfill the District 39 requirement for Club Officer Training, a Club Officer must attend one (1) hour of Club Officer specific training and one (1) additional hour of enrichment session. This session may be used to cover one (1) hour of the District 39 requirement for Club Officer Training.

Learning & Leadership Education Program / Mentoring & Club Officer Development
2024-08-22 12:00 - 13:00
Mentoring & Club Officer Development
12:00 pm-1:00 pm
Zoom only
Mentoring matters. Learn the responsibilities and actions a mentor takes to quickly integrate new members into your club, fostering a sense of belonging and community. Help new members learn club standards and customs, club meeting roles, become involved in club activities, and advance faster.
The second hour will be Club Officer Breakout sessions. Club officers are best served by consistent, professional, and engaging training that supports the brand, enhances member experience, and helps them grow as leaders. This training will provide you with the tools to begin your year as a Club Officer with confidence and competence.
To fulfill the District 39 requirement for Club Officer Training, a Club Officer must attend one (1) hour of Club Officer specific training and one (1) additional hour of enrichment session. Attendance at both hours of this session may will satisfy the two (2) hour requirement for Club Officer Training.

District 39 International Elections Caucus
2024-08-15 21:00 - 22:00 | Toastmasters International Convention, Anaheim, CA
International Candidates will be elected at the Toastmasters International Annual Business Meeting (August 16 7:00am PDT)
If you are attending the Business meeting in person or online and have NOT submitted a Proxy – Have you determined who you will be voting for?
Your District 39 Trio has interviewed all Candidates with opposition. Join us to hear our perspectives on the candidates.
Register at the Registration link at the right of the page.
In Person options will be available.
Contact District Director Laura Gregory at Laura.gregory@district39.org for further details.

Learning & Leadership Education Program - Mentoring & Club Officer Development
2024-08-14 18:00 - 20:00
Zoom only 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Mentoring Enrichment session
Club Officer Development sessions
This two (2) hour event will cover Mentoring in your Toastmasters Club.
The second hour will be Club Officer Breakout sessions. Club officers are best served by consistent, professional, and engaging training that supports the brand, enhances member experience, and helps them grow as leaders.
This training will provide you with the tools to begin your year as a Club Officer with confidence and competence.
To fulfill the District 39 requirement for Club Officer Training, a Club Officer must attend one (1) hour of Club Officer specific training and one (1) additional hour of enrichment session. This session may be used to cover one (1) hour of the District 39 two (2) hour requirement for Club Officer Training.

Learning & Leadership Education Program / In Person - TLI
2024-08-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Fair Oaks Library, 11601 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Fair Oaks, CA, 95628, United States
In Person only
Toastmasters Leadership Institute
Club Officer Development
Orienting Members to Pathways
New Member Orientation
10:15 am – 1:45 pm
This event includes break-out sessions for:
Club Officer Training. Learn how to fulfill the duties of your club officer role. Club officers are best served by consistent, professional, and engaging training that supports the brand, enhances member experience, and helps them grow as leaders.
Orienting members to Pathways. Learn how to get new members started on their Path. Lead them down the path to reaching their goals.
New Member orientation. Create comfort and confidence for your new members by guiding them through the club experience, club culture, and leadership opportunities.

Learning & Leadership Education Program / Club Officer Development
2024-08-06 12:00 - 13:00
Club Officer Development (Zoom only)
Club officers are best served by consistent, professional, and engaging training that supports the brand, enhances member experience, and helps them grow as leaders.
This training will provide you with the tools to begin your year as a Club Officer with confidence and competence.
To fulfill the District 39 requirement for Club Officer Training, a Club Officer must attend one (1) hour of Club Officer specific training and one (1) additional hour of enrichment session. This session may be used to cover one (1) hour of the District 39 two (2) hour requirement for Club Officer Training.

Learning & Leadership Education Program / Orienting Members to Pathways
2024-08-05 12:00 - 13:00
Orienting Members to Pathways.
Zoom only
This one (1) hour session will cover an Orientation plan for Pathways.
To fulfill the District 39 requirement for Club Officer Training, a Club Officer must attend one (1) hour of Club Officer specific training and one (1) additional hour of enrichment session. This session may be used to cover one (1) hour of the District 39 two (2) hour requirement for Club Officer Training.

Save the Date - Tuyen Le
2024-08-03 18:00 - 20:00 | 1102 Kaline Court, Galt, CA
Save the Date to Celebrate Tuyen Le
Toastmasters International Speech Contest Semifinalist
Light Refreshment and Dessert Party
1102 Kaline Court
Galt, CA
RSVP by August 1st
Joey 916-849-0069
Chibwe 559-827-3296
**While this is not an official District 39 event, Tuyen has the full support of District Leadership.

District 39 Learning and Leadership Education Program
2024-07-27 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-11 18:00 - 20:00
The Learning and Leadership Education Program will include Club Officer Development and Enrichment sessions. This session will include one (1) hour of Club Officer Development and one (1) hour of Understanding the Distinguished Club Program.
This program uses interactive discussion sessions, break out rooms with small group discussions, Zoom tools such as Whiteboard, and Club Scenarios providing foundational theory that can be applied in any club. Besides gaining practical leadership knowledge, you also have the opportunity to network with other club officers.
For incoming Club Officers, your participation earns ¼ a point for your club, which counts towards achieving the Distinguished Club status.
To fulfill District 39 training requirements for the summer training season, a club officer must attend one (1) hour of Club Officer Development and 1 additional hour of an Enrichment session.
The two (2) hours may be completed at separate times and on separate days. Training must be completed between June 1st and August 31st.

How to Have Engaging Club Meetings
2024-07-03 12:00 - 13:00
Do your club meetings seem a bit dry and off-putting to guests? Does it feel like your club has run out of ideas on how to ensure guests want to join and members want to stay? Statement Makers Toastmasters is proud to host Past International Director Louisa Davis, DTM, as she shares a fun, fast-paced presentation on “How to Have Engaging Club Meetings”.

Golden State Capitol Toastmasters Open House Celebrating 35 Years!
2024-06-26 12:00 - 13:00
You are INVITED to join us at the Golden State Capitol Toastmasters (GSC) Club Open House to celebrate 35 years since its charter at the State Capitol in Sacramento, California.
A distinguished panel of District 39 Toastmasters leaders will talk about Toastmasters and its positive impact on their lives. We have distinguished guests: District 39 Director, Lance McMahan, DTM; Program Quality Director Laura Gregory, DTM; Regional Advisor George Jarosik, DTM/PDD and International Director Sondra Nunez, DTM/PDD.
Please join us for this exciting event on JUNE 26 at noon! Mark your calendar!. Our meeting is open to the public. Invite your friends, colleagues, family, and others interested in communication/leadership development

Dixon Hybrid Open House
2024-06-17 19:00 - 20:00
Open House on Monday, Jun 17, 2024, 7 – 8 pm on Zoom and in person at Living Hope Church, 410 Gateway Dr, Dixon CA 95620. Contact 707-297-0918 or email: rose.cooke@district39.org

Finding and Submitting Education Awards
2024-06-17 19:00 - 20:00
Are you a Base Camp Manager (President/VPE/Secretary) who is not sure how to submit your Club’s educational awards? Join Angie Rodriguez for this session to ensure you have all the tools and knowledge to submit education awards successfully!
To review the steps for Finding and Submitting Education Awards click HERE

Club Officer Training / Enrichment Training
2024-06-15 08:45 - 12:00
Join us for a unique Training Session. We will provide Club Officer Training and 2 Enrichment sessions to maximize your efficiency as a District 39 Club Officer!
Schedule:
8:45am Log in / Network with your fellow Toastmasters
9:00am – 10:00am Club Officer Training
10:00am – 10:05am Break
10:05am – 11:05am Pathways Session
11:05am – 12:00pm Transition Week Discussion

Brown Bag Seminar
2024-06-14 12:00 - 13:00
“Getting Ahead” presented by Past District 39 Governor Louise Houdelette on Zoom and in person at Room 221 of 799 G Street, Sacramento 95814. You bring your lunch and beverage; we’ll supply the dessert. Sponsored by Inspired Communicators Toastmasters. RSVP 916 863-3298

Club Officer Training
2024-06-13 18:00 - 20:30
Join us for the first Club Officer Training session of Round 1! This session will include Club Officer Training and an Enrichment session – everything you need to fulfill your Club Officer training requirements!
Schedule:
6pm – 7pm Officer Training Session
7:00 – 7:15 Break
7:15 – 8:15 Enrichment Session
8:15 – 8:30 Networking/Q&A

Education Forum
2024-06-12 18:30 - 20:30
Would you like to become involved in your Toastmasters Education process?
Join Program Quality Director-elect Angie Rodriguez on Zoom Wednesday, June 12 6:30 – 8:30pm
In this event, we will:
– Discuss how to resolve issues which may discourage club officers from attending training.
– Discuss how we can generate excitement for training.
– Determine the topics for training during the 2024 – 2025 Toastmasters Year
– Discuss the feasibility of a monthly training session to enrich our Toastmasters journey and provide new skillsets. During the club officer training periods these trainings can provide Enrichment Training credit.
Many of you may have received an email with the registration link. If you have previously registered, you will not need to register again.
We look forward to see you at this critical discussion!

Finding and Submitting Education Awards
2024-06-10 19:00 - 20:00
Are you a Base Camp Manager (President/VPE/Secretary) who is not sure how to submit your Club’s educational awards? Join Angie Rodriguez for this session to ensure you have all the tools and knowledge to submit education awards successfully! Can’t attend on June 10? There is another meeting on June17 featuring the same information.
To review the steps for Finding and Submitting Education Awards click HERE

Club Officer Training - Train the Trainer Session
2024-06-06 19:00 - 20:30
The Club Officer Training period begins June 1! Have you served as a Trainer in our previous Club Officer Training sessions? Would you like to learn effective techniques for training Club Officers? Come to this session and learn the latest tips for Club Officer Training.

Spring Conference Planning Meetings
2024-06-03 12:00 - 13:00
We’d love you to share your talents as a committee chair or assist in other ways.

Please register HERE.
For further information, please contact Event Coordinator Marcy Johnson at (916) 955-4303 or smkljohnson@comcast.net

Division S Speech Contest
2024-04-27 05:00 - 09:00 | Galt Police Department, 455 Industrial Dr, Galt, CA, 95632, United States
Contestants and other Contest functionaries should be present/on-line via Zoom no later than 11:00am for briefings. Contests start at 12:00pm.
REGISTRATION:
Register in advance for this contest: HERE

Division C and Division W Speech Contest
2024-04-20 03:00 - 08:00 | V3 Electric, 4925 Robert J Mathews Pkwy, El Dorado Hills, CA, 95762, United States
Contestants and other Contest functionaries should be present or on-line via Zoom no later than 9:30am for briefings. Contests start at 10:00am.

Division E Speech Contest
2024-04-13 05:00 - 08:00 | Northern Nevada Medical Center – Medical Office Building Room 201, 2385 E. Prater Way, Sparks, NV, 89434, United States
Contestants and functionaries should arrive no later than 11:30 am (1/2 hour prior to contest start time). Contest starts at 12:00 noon.
REGISTRATION:
Register in advance for this contest: HERE

District 39 Executive Committee Meeting
2024-04-11 11:30 - 13:30
Join us on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 6:30 pm.
Register in advance for this meeting: HERE
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Division N Speech Contest
2024-04-06 04:00 - 08:00 | Hybrid Success Square Conference Room, 131 E. Walker St., Orland, CA, 95963, United States
Contestants and other Contest functionaries should be present/on-line via Zoom no later than 10:00am, for briefings. Contests start at 11:00am.
Register in advance for this contest: HERE.

Area 41 & 42 Speech Contest
2024-03-15 11:00 - 13:00
Zoom
Contestants and other Contest functionaries should be on-line via Zoom no later than 5:00pm for briefings. Contests start at 6:00pm.
REGISTRATION:
Register in advance for this contest: HERE
