District 109

Area B4 - Winter COT
2026-01-11 17:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Area B4 Club Officers Training (COT). We have a rich program over 3 days. The sessions will take place on Zoom. Please register to receive the Zoom link: https://forms.gle/NhwK2rDdorUc3ovv7
Please note that the sessions are open to all members.
Yafit Gabai – Difficult Decisions that Lead to Wholeness (NVC Principles)
Nahum Ben-Binyamin – Resolving Conflict
Gitel Hesselberg – The VPE Role

Area B4 - Winter COT
2026-01-15 17:00 - 20:00
Area B4 Club Officers Training (COT). We have a rich program over 3 days. The sessions will take place on Zoom. Please register to receive the Zoom link: https://forms.gle/NhwK2rDdorUc3ovv7
Please note that the sessions are open to all members.
Nestor A. Bartolometi – Public Relations Essentials: From Visual Promotion to Member Inclusion
Stephanie Kable – How Toastmasters Leaders Make Time even when They’re Busy
Ilana Tversky – Enhancing effectiveness and productivity of team discussions

Peer-to-Peer Mentor - Ted Corcoran
2026-01-15 18:30 - 19:30
We are honored to welcome Ted Corcoran, DTM, 2003-2004 Past International President of Toastmasters International, for an exclusive leadership session:
“Better Bottom Up Purpose than Top Down Push”
In this powerful 20-minute presentation, Ted will explore why the most effective behavioral change doesn’t come from pressure but from purpose.
He’ll share how motivated club leaders and members drive stronger, more sustainable success than any top-down directive.
With nearly 40 years of service, former International President, and leader of 200,000 members across 90 countries, Ted brings unparalleled insight into real leadership, influence, and organizational impact.
If you’re ready to elevate how you inspire teams and shape culture—this is a session you cannot miss.
🗓 January 15, 18:30 CET | 🌐 Online
🔗 *Register now:* https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/81059281298/invitations?signature=hxKrzkqMrxYaurgMB6MXRkgXN9jEYE02pF20mS-dkeY
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/toastmasterseurope_we-are-honored-to-welcome-ted-corcoran-dtm-activity-7403712518520737792-34hr?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAAW1FYBIEwfKHszoGZfvVtNaRRAc8tSWjI
Important: Valid 1h COT Credits!

Area B3 - Winter COT - English - Online Only
2026-01-17 09:00 - 11:00
Open to everyone.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82561476027?pwd=[REDACTED]

Winter COT Area F1 - In person
2026-01-17 10:00 - 12:00
More information to follow soon!

Area B1 - Winter COT
2026-01-17 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-01-18 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-01-31 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-01 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-07 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-08 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-14 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-15 13:00 - 14:30
We are happy to announce a special COT series running from the next weekend until the second weekend of February:

COT: From Role to Results: Leadership That Works
COT presenter: TM Sofia Karapouloutidou, President of Thessaloniki Toastmasters

It is a series of four session (the same session is repeated twice in the weekend, one in Saturday and one in Sunday). An officer can take full credit if they attend all the 4 phases of the training (nameley attend the COT every weekend, on the day of their preference, either Saturday or Sunday).
Please forward it to your officers and members.

For more info and registration check the form: https://forms.gle/P2786ESiwjYqFBPH8

Area B4 - Winter COT
2026-01-18 17:00 - 20:00
Area B4 Club Officers Training (COT). We have a rich program over 3 days. The sessions will take place on Zoom. Please register to receive the Zoom link: https://forms.gle/NhwK2rDdorUc3ovv7
Please note that the sessions are open to all members.
Tamara Dvir – President or Micromanager? The Do’s and Don’ts of Club Leadership
Laor Glukhovsky – If everything is Important, Nothing is: Strategic Thinking for Toastmasters Leaders
Ilana Sobel – How to be a more effective and more satisfied mentor

Club Growth Team - Helene Kristom DTM
2026-01-22 18:30 - 19:30
More information to follow soon!
Important: Valid 1h COT Credits!

Club Loyalty Program Retention Series
2026-01-22 18:30 - 19:30
Club Loyalty Program Retention Series: Keeping Members Engaged, Committed, and Inspired
We are pleased to welcome Helene Kriström, DTM , for an exclusive leadership session:
“Is Your Ship Sinking While You Chase the Next Shiny Object?”
What truly makes members renew year after year?
In this 60-minute interactive Retention Workshop, Helene will explore the strategies that keep members onboard, motivate long-term engagement, and build sustainable, thriving clubs. Together, we’ll dive into proven practices that strengthen loyalty, connection, and commitment ensuring clubs don’t just grow, but endure.
With over 16 years in Toastmasters, Helene has served multiple leadership roles across Districts 59,95 and 109 , chartered and stabilized high-performing clubs, led distinguished achievements, chaired countless contests, and supported leadership development at every level. Her experience has shaped successful clubs, strong cultures, and long-term member retention.
🚢 If you’re ready to keep your club’s ship steady and your members committed, this is a session you shouldn’t miss.
📅 January 22, 18:30 CET
🔗 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4dKPYpXTQy66ijC8jnPJOQ#/registration

Area B3 - Winter COT - English - Online Only
2026-01-24 09:00 - 11:00
Open to Everyone!
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82561476027?pwd=[REDACTED]

R10 Live News
2026-01-25 19:00 - 20:00
Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/live/LStnBbhfAiI
Main topic: Laughter Yoga and more.

Area F1 Winter COT - Online
2026-01-29 18:00 - 20:00
Workshop: How to moderate an important meeting/conference
Moderator: Valentina Mileto
Language: English
Registration form: https://forms.gle/MfCWsHFB9xCDwe2H9
Zoom link will be shared one day before the meeting.

Club Growth Cafe - Attracting Guests & Building the Pipeline
2026-01-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Event
Ever wondered why we get visibility… but not enough visitors?
And why some guests attend once but never return?
📌 This is exactly what we’ll unpack in our next Club Growth Café session.
☕ Club Growth Café – Session #6
From Visibility to Visitors
👉 How to build a winning guest pipeline and convert interest into real attendance.
You’ll hear practical insights, real cases, and honest lessons learned from:
Paola Perina, Expert Marketing Strategist
Bettina Hovarth, Digital Consultant
🎤 Hosted by Tuana Arıkboğa and Giannis Kanlis
🗓 29 January
🕖 19:00 CET
💻 Zoom (https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rDGm04ngQLWNvBT6WSPhQQ#/registration)
This is a must-attend session for:
VPPRs and VPMs
Club officers
Coaches
Anyone who cares about club sustainability and growth
CREDIT COT: 1H
👉 Invite your officers.
👉 Invite your coaches.
👉 Invite that one Toastmaster who keeps asking “why guests don’t convert”.

Brand Ambassador Corner
2026-01-29 19:00 - 20:30
This workshop is especially valuable for:
*Club Presidents, VPPRs and communication roles
anyone creating posts, login pages, or promoting club events*
1h30 Min COT Credit
Kick off: 29th Jan, 19:00 CET
Topic: be brand compliant in 2 clicks
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IONvH-bASdSkRQEoig5qwg

Area Contest C3
2026-01-29 19:00 - 21:00
Location: Basel, In person.
Time to be confirmed!
More information to follow!

Area F2 - Winter COT
2026-01-30 17:00 - 21:00
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6xiBHEttS2KTtteexsvagQ

Area F3 and F4 - Winter COT
2026-01-31 17:00 - 21:00
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1jrj4AFRQNOU-dmSHCVxrw

Area Contest B5
2026-02-07 08:00 - 17:00
Location: Ankara, Turkey
Time to be confirmed!
More information to follow soon!

Area B3 - Winter COT - Greek - In Person Only
2026-02-08 09:00 - 14:00
Open to everyone.
More information will follow soon!

R10 Live News
2026-02-15 19:00 - 20:00
Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/CkF5cL5rIgY?si=Ho3y-BIFmRGpAD3u

TLIx series
2026-02-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Online Event
Zoom registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iTj4AHR9TMizYh9wnFM5ww

Peer-to-Peer Mentor - International President Aletta Rochat, DTM
2026-02-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Online Event
International President Aletta Rochat, DTM
Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/81059281298/invitations?signature=hxKrzkqMrxYaurgMB6MXRkgXN9jEYE02pF20mS-dkeY

Brand Ambassador Corner
2026-02-19 19:00 - 20:30
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IONvH-bASdSkRQEoig5qwg
This workshop serie is especially valuable for Club Presidents, VPPRs and anyone in communication roles.
🎯 During this Brand Compliance Lab, you will create your own brand-compliant flyer for a Toastmasters event.
👉 you will work hands-on on your flyer
👉 I will guide you step by step during the creation
👉 you will receive feedback from the group and from me
By the end of the workshop, you will have:
✔️ a brand-compliant flyer
✔️ a clearer, more professional and more appealing design
✔️ a checklist you can reuse for future events
Bring an event idea.
Leave with a ready-to-use flyer
COT credits 1.5h
