District 109

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

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 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

Area B4 - Winter COT
2026-01-11 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.
Yafit Gabai – Difficult Decisions that Lead to Wholeness (NVC Principles)
Nahum Ben-Binyamin – Resolving Conflict
Gitel Hesselberg – The VPE Role

Club Growth Cafe - Running Open Houses, Demo meetings & Special Events
2025-12-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Event
Want to run better Open Houses, Demo Meetings and Speechcraft events?
Our next Club Growth Café session will show you exactly how these special events work and how they can boost your club’s growth.
Together with two inspiring Toastmasters, Katia Burdet and Lino Sbraccia, we will walk through real examples, proven procedures and the small details that turn an event into a strong guest experience.
If you’re a club officer or an active member who wants to create smoother, more engaging meetings, this session will help you understand the full process from planning to delivery.
🍪Bring your questions too. And your Holiday spirit. And a ginger cookie.
🗓 Tuesday, December 16
⏰ 19:00 CET
📍 Online –> https://zoom.us/j/81778186553
ID: 817 7818 6553
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Join us and learn how to make your next event truly memorable.
Important: Valid 1h COT Credits!

TLIx - Virtual Christmas Party! Christmas jumpers and gluhwein mandatory
2025-12-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Online Event
Join for an evening of fun! Win the quiz for a surprise prize… and learn more about contests and judging in a fun quiz.
Ps! Special prize for the best Christmas jumper…

Register here for Zoom meeting
Important: Valid 1.5h COT Credits!

Winter COT Italian - Division A
2025-12-13 08:00 - 17:00
More Information and registration form you will find here: https://www.toastmasters.it/winter-cot/

Division E - Winter COT
2025-12-10 17:30 - 21:30
More information to follow soon!

TLIx - Organising the contest
2025-12-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Online Event
Register here for Zoom meeting

Peer to Peer Mentors - Momentum 109: Igniting Growth Through Purpose and Passion
2025-12-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Online Event
We’re hosting an inspiring session with Monnica Rose (Past International Director) a true mentor and leader who believes in helping others grow with confidence and purpose.
💡 Learn how to spark innovation, build stronger clubs, and turn momentum into lasting success.
🎤 Speaker: Monnica Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/monnica-rose-7ba4488/
🗓 December 4, 18:30 CET
🎥 Online Session
🔗 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WSBNC52USvmTYtoLD-ZVRA?_x_zm_rtaid=3LoHN-eOThSx_rFFIaoLXA.1759076862673.d156bc959da41c2398c0cacb9e5a614b&_x_zm_rhtaid=579#/registration
Let’s grow together with passion and purpose!

Division C - Winter COT in person English and German
2025-12-04 18:00 - 20:15
Registration MANDATORY deadline THURSDAY 26th Nov, MIDNIGHT: https://forms.gle/i5GbZKn6zS3aeHqH9
NO WALK-INS allowed
For the first time ever, Division C Leadership is bringing all Club Officers together — from both English-speaking and German-speaking clubs — for an inspiring evening of learning, collaboration, and connection.
This Winter Club Officer Training is designed to:
✨ Foster collaboration between clubs
✨ Connect officers across languages and areas
✨ Cultivate growth through shared experiences and best practices
Join us as we learn, lead, and grow together — celebrating the unity and diversity that make Division C truly exceptional.
Location: Roche Basel, Building 2, 2nd Floor
Times: 4th December, 18.00 start Meet and Greet Apero, and workshop
Agenda: Start 18.00, Finish 20.15
Followed by after drinks off-siteMore details to follow
IMPORTANT: All Club Officers must complete minimum 4 hours
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TERMIN VORMERKEN- Leiten Sie es an alle Ihre Clubmitglieder weiter
Zum ersten Mal bringt die Leitung der Division C alle Clubverantwortlichen – sowohl aus englisch- als auch aus deutschsprachigen Clubs – zu einem inspirierenden Abend voller Lernen, Zusammenarbeit und Vernetzung zusammen.
Diese Winter-Schulung für Clubverantwortliche zielt darauf ab:
✨ Die Zusammenarbeit zwischen Clubs zu fördern
✨ Verantwortliche über Sprachen und Regionen hinweg zu vernetzen
✨ Wachstum durch den Austausch von Erfahrungen und Best Practices zu fördern
Begleiten Sie uns, wenn wir gemeinsam lernen, führen und wachsen – und die Einheit und Vielfalt feiern, die die Division C so außergewöhnlich machen. 🇨🇭
Ort: Roche Basel, Building 2, 2nd Floor
Zeiten: 18:00 Uhr, Meet & Greet Apéro und workshop
Agenda: Beginn 18:00 Uhr, Ende 20:15 Uhr
Anschließend: After-Drink außerhalb des Geländes
Weitere Details folgen
WICHTIG: Alle Clubfunktionäre müssen mindestens 4 Stunden absolvieren

TLIx - Introduction to Judging at contests
2025-12-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Online Event

Winter COT English - Division A
2025-11-29 08:00 - 17:00

Club Growth Cafe - The Value proposition of Toastmasters for members
2025-11-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Online Event
This session counts as 1 hour of Club Officer Training (COT).
More information to be announced soon!

Winter Event - 22 to 23 November 2025 - Lugano
2025-11-22 - 2025-11-23
This session counts as Club Officer Training (COT).
Joining us for this event, our 2025 World Champion of Public Speaking, Sabyasachi Sengupta!
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Informal events will be held on Friday 21st, and Sunday 23rd.
Get your tickets here!

Corporate Swiss Summit TM - 21 November 2025
2025-11-21 12:30 - 16:00
This session counts as 2 hours of Club Officer Training (COT).
Join us for the Winter Event (Corporate Swiss Summit TM) — Friday, Nov 21.
🌐 More info: https://visiblestrong.com
👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/vobM4SaaLLFrzChm9
Be visible. Be strong. Be memorable.
⏰ Deadline to register: Nov 10 — don’t miss out!

D109 Club Growth - Speechcraft Experience: Where Communication Meets Connection
2025-11-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Online Event
This session counts as 1 hour of Club Officer Training (COT).
Speechcraft Experience: Where Communication Meets Connection
Join an inspiring online panel hosted by Kate Lorrell, featuring:
🎤 Michael Monroy, DTM – Co-founder of Toastmasters Spain-D107
💼 Lino Sbraccia-D109 Speechcraft Coordinator
🌍 Marina Tataram, DTM -District 59 PQD 2025/26
💡 Learn how Speechcraft empowers members to grow as confident speakers and authentic leaders.
📅 19.11.2025 | 🕕 18:30 CET Rome time
🔗 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6E63U3lQQui3QVigM21qiA?_x_zm_rtaid=ufF_ct5eSk2unAnHew_Yqg.1762618238779.c527a3071618e9f8d1438052c006a5d7&_x_zm_rhtaid=861#/registration

D109 Club Growth - Special Webinar on effective MARKETING of a Speechcraft Program
2025-11-12 18:30 - 19:30 | Online Event
This session counts as 1 hour of Club Officer Training (COT).
District 109 Club Growth Team, Speechcraft Team and TM Lino Sbraccia, Speechcraft Coordinator invites you a special webinar.
Our Keynote Speaker will be: Sheryl Roush DTM, PDG, AS, Past District Governor, Accredited Speaker, Author, Heart of a Toastmaster (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherylroush/)
Her topic is: Special Webinar on effective MARKETING of a Speechcraft Program.

Zoom Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89746007035?pwd=[REDACTED]

Peer to Peer Mentors - Corporate Clubs: Shaping Future Leaders
2025-11-11 18:30 - 19:30 | Online Event
🌟 Corporate Clubs: Shaping Future Leaders
This session counts as 1 hour of Club Officer Training (COT).

✨ Join us for a powerful webinar on Corporate Clubs with Pat Johnson, Past International President of Toastmasters International.
With 40+ years of global leadership, coaching, and education, Pat will share proven insights on building vibrant, sustainable Corporate Clubs.
🗓 Date: 11th November
⏰ Time: 18:30 (CET / Rome Time)
🎥 Where: Online – Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WSBNC52USvmTYtoLD-ZVRA#/registration

🚀 Special Guest: Pat Johnson, DTM 🎤
🎯 Session Title: Staying Here & Growing More
✨Pat Johnson — Educator, Author, Mentor, Ontological Life Coach, and International President of Toastmasters International (2010–2011).

With over four decades of experience in Toastmasters and a remarkable career in adult education across corporate, government, and non-profit sectors,

Pat has empowered leaders worldwide through her keynotes, training, and mentorship. She is also the author of Building and Sustaining Vibrant and Sustainable Toastmasters Programs in Corporations.

✨ Hosted within District 109’s Peer to Peer Mentors community, this is your chance to learn, connect, and be inspired alongside Toastmasters from across borders.

🚀 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of Toastmasters’ most respected global leaders and gain valuable insights to unlock the full potential of Corporate Clubs. 💡🎤
Join our WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HlFpFxDyan0854oTvup64

Division C and D - Winter COT + Swiss Novice Challenge 2025 Finals in person
2025-11-08 08:00 - 17:00

Club Growth Cafe - Using Technology & PR for Club Growth
2025-10-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Event
Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rDGm04ngQLWNvBT6WSPhQQ?_x_zm_rtaid=vyequqorRpK7nk24yw6U1A.1759693777173.89fb77c4a837fac84e858aac158e141d&_x_zm_rhtaid=220#/registration

Contest Chair/ Toastmasters training, Online, German
2025-10-21 18:45 - 20:30 | Online Event
Registration required: https://forms.gle/9jXwZwvGrSKRDPMk6
Agenda:

Contest Chair/Toastmasters,
Contestants,
New category introduction

Contest Chair/ Toastmasters training, Hybrid, English
2025-10-17 18:45 - 20:30 | Online Event
Registration required: https://forms.gle/9jXwZwvGrSKRDPMk6
Location: To be decided
Agenda:

Contest Chair/Toastmasters,
Contestants,
New category introduction.

Peer-to-Peer Mentors - Special Guest: Jean Gamester, DTM
2025-10-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Event
Join us for an inspiring workshop where we uncover the secrets behind club excellence, retention and lasting success.
🗓 Date: 10th October 2025
⏰ Time: 17:00 (United Kingdom time)* or 18:00 (GMT+2 / Rome Time)
🎥 Where: Online
Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WSBNC52USvmTYtoLD-ZVRA
🌟 *Why Do We Stay in Toastmasters?*
Join us for an inspiring workshop where we uncover the secrets behind member retention and boosting member value. 🌟
🚀 Special Guest: Dr. Jean Gamester, DTM
🎯 Session Title: Staying Here & Growing More
✨Dr. Jean Gamester has been serving Toastmasters as a Board Member since 2022, acting as a true ambassador for the organization and helping shape policies that support its mission worldwide.
Beyond Toastmasters, she is a Business School Lecturer and Student Experience Manager at The Open University (UK), where she teaches leadership, strategy, creativity, and innovation, while mentoring MBA students on their research journeys.
With a rich background in change and consulting across public, private, and non-profit sectors, Jean brings global experience in strategy, technology, and organizational development.
Her academic path includes a Doctorate in Organizational Change and Master’s degrees in HR Management and Economics.
Biography: https://www.toastmasters.org/About/Board%20of%20Directors/International%20Officer%20and%20Director%20Candidates/JeanGamester
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgamester/?originalSubdomain=uk
✨ Discover how to create clubs people love to stay in! Join Toastmasters Second Vice President Dr. Jean Gamester as she shares stories and strategies to boost member value and retention. 💡🎤
✨ Hosted within District 109’s international community, this is your chance to learn, connect, and be inspired alongside Toastmasters from across borders.
🚀 Don’t miss this unique opportunity to energize your club’s journey to distinction!
Join our WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HlFpFxDyan0854oTvup64

DOTx session - They are back! UFO’s – United Front Organization
2025-09-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Online Event
They are back! UFO’s – United Front Organization- Hasan Yaşar, Public Relations Manager
Zoom link to follow soon!

DCM Meeting - Online
2025-09-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Online Event
This is dedicated to DC members but open to all.
Click here to register and attend: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Fx3ctdf7S8qBnGAn1LF2bA
Agenda to be updated in the upcoming days.

Club Growth Cafe - Converting guests into members
2025-09-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Online Event
Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81778186553?pwd=[REDACTED]

DOTx session - Resilience, EQ, Effective Delegation and Leading to success
2025-09-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Online Event
Agenda:
19:00-20:00 – Resilience , EQ and Effective Delegation – Franceska Davidhi, Administration Manager
20:00-21:00 – Leading to success: from me to us – Petra Salmutter, Harmony team chair
Zoom link to follow soon!

Division C - Contest Training German - Online
2025-09-23 18:45 - 20:30 | Online Event
Agenda:

Chief Judge
Judges
Timers
Ballot Counters
Exercise.

More details to be provided in the upcoming days.

Division C - Contest Training English - Online
2025-09-19 18:45 - 20:30 | Online Event
