CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 2nd APRIL 2024 – MEETING No: 1465

“INTERNATIONAL FACT-CHECKING DAY”

 

Venue – Zoom

Call to Order – Matthew S.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – John H. 

 

Chairman One: Rumi M.

Agenda Update: Lana S. 

Apologies:  Peter C, Kate C, Carlos V, Jing S, Moji A, Melody L.

Visitor Introductions: Nil

Reading of the Club Mission: Martin M. 

Grammarian: (Word of the Day): Brendan D. “Sceptic”

Ice Breaker: “A ludicrous statement you’ve read or heard that doesn’t stand up to fact-checking?” ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Stacey K.

 

Prepared Speech One: Hayley Y. [PW: PS] Speech with Purpose] – “Neurodiversity Month”

Prepared Speech Two: Kelly Z. [PM 3:1] – “Netflix Workshop” 

 

Evaluation One: Lana S.

Evaluation One: Alex L.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Matthew S.

Chairman Two: Brendan D.

Toast: Martin M. – “For the Curiosity We All Have” [FIRST]

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – John H. (True or False) In 2 sections. 

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Rumi M.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Kelly Z. 

 

Book/Film/Food Review: Rumi M. “Shogun the Movie”

Book/Film/Food Review: Mario G. – “Free Solo” Documentary

Grammarian Report: Brendan D.

Timers Report: Lana S.

Big Ears: Stacey K.

Meeting Overview: Matthew S.

Visitor Feedback: Nil.

Planning Forward: Lana S.

 

Presidents Final Closing Remarks: John H.

Encouraging Members to support Lana at the Lachlan Division Contest on Sunday either in person or on line.

Coming Up:

Lachlan Division Contest
Sunday 7th April – Padstow RSL

 

Club Executive Meeting

Tuesday 16^th April 2024

  

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 26th MARCH 2024 – MEETING No: 1464

 “IT’S A MARATHON, NOT A SPRINT”

 

Venue – Concord Memorial Hall

Call to Order – John H.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – John H. 

·      Congratulated Lana S on taking out First Place in the Area 6 International Speech Contest

·      And Matthew S for stepping up un-planned and taking out Second Place in the Area 6 Evaluation Contest.

·      New Member Presentation for New Club Member Martin M.

Newest Club Member Martin presented with his
Membership Certificate by President John

Chairman One: Mario G.

Agenda Update: Lana S. 

Apologies:  Sonya D, Shawn L, Hayley Y, Dennis S, Peter C, Kate C, Matthew S

Visitor Introductions: Alun T, 

Reading of the Club Mission: Martin M. [FIRST]

Grammarian: (Word of the Day): Stacey K. “Dexterous”

Ice Breaker: “A project you’ve completed that took a long time?” ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Alex L.

 

Prepared Speech One: Lana S. [Contest Practice] – “Well that was Unexpected!”

Prepared Speech Two: Carlos V. [PM 1:2] – “Cut the Ends off the Ham” 

 

Evaluation One: Group Feedback.

Evaluation One: TBC.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Lana S.

Chairman Two: John H.

Toast: Moji A. – “Life is a Marathon not a Sprint”

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Alex L. (On Theme)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Jing S.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Lana S. 

 

Book/Film/Food Review: Alex T. “Journey of Significance – Daniel McGuane”

Book/Film/Food Review: Kelly Z. – “Bubble Tea – Tea Shop Express”

Grammarian Report: Stacey K.

Timers Report: Rumi M.

Big Ears: Brendan D.

Meeting Overview: Kelly Z.

Visitor Feedback: Alun T.

Planning Forward: Lana S.

 

Presidents Final Closing Remarks: John H.

 

Coming Up:

Next Meeting

Tuesday 2nd April 2024 – Zoom

Lachlan Division Contest
Sunday 7th April – Padstow RSL

 

 

 

 

AREA 6 INTERNATIONAL & EVALUATION CONTEST – 24th MARCH 2024

AREA 6 INTERNATIONAL & EVALUATION CONTEST

BURWOOD CLUB

Acknowledging the Officials and Helpers who put the Area 6 Contest together

Hosted by Burwood Toastmasters Club

President's Welcome – Roy de Visser

Contest Chair – Tom Geba

Chief Judge – Lachlan Division Director – Riasat Kamal

Judges from the Area 6 Clubs

INTERNATIONAL SPEECH CONTEST

Toastmaster: Hendrik Lianto DTM

Speaker One: Robert Gubbins – Sydney Sunday Morning Toastmasters

    "Being Grandad"

Speaker Two: Sriraman Annaswamy – Burwood Toastmasters

    "My Grandpas Monster"

Speaker Three: Lana Shaba  – Concord West Toastmasters

    "Well, that was Unexpected"

EVALUATION CONTEST

Toastmaster: Nelly Nassif

Target Speaker: Imran Ali – Campbelltown RSL Toastmasters Club 

Evaluator One: Sriraman Annaswamy – Burwood Toastmasters

Evaluator Two: Nick – Sydney Sunday Morning Toastmasters

Evaluator Three: Matthew Shaba  – Concord West Toastmasters

ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULTS

First Place Area 6 International Speech Contest Lana Shaba

INTERNATIONAL SPEECH CONTEST: – 

1. Lana Shaba
2. Sriraman Annaswamy
3. Robert Gubbins

Second Place Area 6 Evaluation Contest – Matthew Shaba

EVALUATION CONTEST

1. Sriraman Annaswamy
2. Matthew Shaba
3. Nick

Contest Closed with an address from:

Lachlan Division Director – Riasat Kamal

Contest Chair – Tom Geba

Burwood President – Roy de Visser

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 12th MARCH 2024 – MEETING No: 1463 – F2F

 CLUB INTERNATIONAL & EVALUATION CONTEST

Venue – Concord Memorial Hall

Call to Order – Matthew S.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – John H. 

Apologies:  Sonya D, Shawn L, Stacey K, Dennis S, Peter C, Kate C.

 

Chairman One: John H.

It was declared as there was only one International Contestant and no Evaluation Contests that there would be No Contest.

Instead, our ‘Club Candidate’ (Lana S.) for the International Speech Contest going onto Area 6 would present her speech and have every Member (and Visitor) present provide input and evaluation. This would be done in a semi-formal format.

Both the International Speech and the Evaluations would be timed for the purposes of reference and not in compliance with a Contest.

Speech Contest Trial Run:  

Self-Introduction – Lana S. (No Working Speech Title)

Group Evaluations:  9 Evaluations (Including 2 Visitors)

 

BREAK: 

Call to Order – Matthew S.

Chairman One: Moji A.

Toast: Mario G. – “To a Great Competition”

 

Prepared Speech One: Matthew S. [Work Presentation] – “War Hammer”

Evaluation One: John H.

 

Table Topics Session:

Table Topics Master –Melody L. (On Theme)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Lana S. (Contest Conditions)

Evaluator Even Speakers – Carlos V. [FIRST]

 

Timers Report: Alex L.

Visitor Feedback: Miki, Martin M.

Planning Forward: Lana S.

 

Presidents Final Closing Remarks: John H. 

Reminder regarding Semi-Annual Dues and the Area 6 International & Evaluation Contest

 

Coming Up:

Area 6 International & Evaluation Contest 

Sunday 24th March 2024.

Club Burwood

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 5th MARCH 2024 – MEETING No: 1462 – ZOOM

 “EXTREME SPORTS”

 

Venue – Zoom

Call to Order – Matthew S.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – John H. (President Elect).

 

Chairman One: Jing S.

Agenda Update: Lana S. 

Apologies:  Sonya D, Shawn L, Hayley Y, Rumi M, Norman L, Alex T.

Visitor Introductions: Amanda

Reading of the Club Mission: Carlos V.

Grammarian: (Word of the Day): Peter C “Acumen”

Ice Breaker: “If you had to participate in an Extreme Sport, which would it be?.” ALL

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Moji A.

 

Prepared Speech One: Matthew S. [PM 2:1] – “Earth, Wind & Fire”

Prepared Speech Two: Carlos V. [PM 1:2] – “Cut the Ends off the Ham” 

 

Evaluation One: Peter C.

Evaluation One: Brendan D.

Carlos V presenting his Ice Breaker

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Matthew S.

Chairman Two: Mario G.

Toast: Matthew S. – “The Thrill Of It All”

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master –Stacey K. (On Theme)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Melody L.

Evaluator Even Speakers – John H. 

 

Book/Film/Food Review: Jing S. “Hidden Potential – Adam Grant”

Book/Film/Food Review: Carlos V. “Mindset”

Grammarian Report: Peter C.

Timers Report: Brendan D.

Big Ears: Alex L.

Meeting Overview: Stacey K.

Visitor Feedback: Amanda.

Planning Forward: John H. (President Elect)

 

Business Session: Peter C.

Announced the Club Executive decision to put forward [IPP] John Hughson to be the replacement Club President to see out the 2023/2024 TM year. 

A quorum was achieved so the vote proceeded.

John Hughson was elected unanimously.

Session Closed

 

Executive Announcement – Melody L – Reminder regarding Annual Dues

 

Presidents Final Closing Remarks: John H. 

Congratulated New Member Carlos V for successfully undertaking the role of Target Speaker for the Concord Yaralla Evaluation Contest.

 

Coming Up:

Club International & Evaluation Contest Tuesday 12^th March 2024.

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 27th FEBRUARY 2024 – MEETING No: 1461 – F2F

 “HOME IMPROVEMENT” 

Venue – Concord Memorial Hall

Call to Order – Lana S.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – John H. (President Elect).

New Member Induction: Carlos V.

President-Elect John H presenting Carlos V with his
Concord West Toastmasters Membership Certificate

Chairman One: Harini S.

Agenda Update: Lana S. 

Apologies:  Sonya D, Shawn L, Kate C, Peter C, Hayley Y, Alex T, Jing S, Melody L, Matthew S.

Visitor Introductions: Martin D, Miki.

Reading of the Club Mission: Carlos V.

Grammarian: (Word of the Day): Harini S. “Tweak”

Ice Breaker: “With an unlimited Budget what home improvement project would you undertake.” ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Stacey K.

Kelly Z delivering part of her Level 5
High Performance Leadership Presentation.

Prepared Speech One: Kelly Z. [PW 5 HPL] – “Holding an Area Contest”

Prepared Speech Two: Carlos V. [PM 1:1] Ice Breaker – “Engagement” [FIRST]

Educational: John H. [Contests] – “Plan, Practice, Present with Purpose”

 

Evaluation One: Rumi M.

Evaluation One: Mario G.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Lana S. (VPE)

Chairman Two: Moji A. [FIRST]

Toast: Mario G. – “The Infamous Home Renovation”

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master –Stacey K. (On Theme)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Alex L.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Lana S. 

 

Book/Film/Food Review: Lana S. “La Donuts”

Grammarian Report: Harini S.

Timers Report: Brendan D. [FIRST]

Big Ears: Brendan D. [FIRST]

Meeting Overview: Stacey K.

Visitor Feedback: Martin D, Miki.

Planning Forward: Lana S. (VPE)

Executive Announcement: The Club Executive have put forward [IPP] John Hughson to be the replacement Club President to see out the 2023/2024 TM year. A vote will be required at the next Club Meeting where a Quorum is achieved.

Presidents Final Closing Remarks: John H. (President Elect)

 

Coming Up:

Seeking Target Speaker for Concord Yaralla Club Evaluation Contest.

Next Meeting – Tuesday 5^th March 2024. (Zoom)

Club International & Evaluation Contest Tuesday 12^th March 2024.

 

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 13th FEBRUARY 2024 – MEETING No: 1460 – F2F

 “AMAZING ANIMALS”

 

Venue – Concord Memorial Hall

Call to Order – Matthew S.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Lana S. (VPE).

 

Chairman One: Brendan D.

Agenda Update: Lana S. 

Apologies:  Sonya D, Shawn L, Kate C, Peter C, Hayley Y, Rumi M, Jing S, Melody L.

Visitor Introductions: Martin D.

Reading of the Club Mission: Brendan D.

Grammarian: (Word of the Day): Harini S. “Adorable”

Ice Breaker: “A pet you wish you could have.” ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Alex L.

 

Prepared Speech One: Lana S. [DL 1:1] – “Where I Am”

 

Evaluation One: Matthew S. [PW1:5] Written Evaluation

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Matthew S.

Chairman Two: Alex L.

Toast: Brendan D. – “Pets that bring us a brighter and happier Life”

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Lana S. (On Theme)

Evaluator Even Speakers – Mario G. 

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Moji A.

 

Book/Film/Food Review: Matthew S. 

Book/Film/Food Review: Lana S. “Chinese New Year”

 

Grammarian Report: Harini S.

Timers Report: John H.

Big Ears: Harini S.

Meeting Overview: Lana S.

Visitor Feedback: Martin D.

Planning Forward: Lana S. (VPE)

Presidents Final Closing Remarks: Lana S. (VPE)

 

Coming Up:

Next Meeting – Tuesday 27th February 2024. (F2F)

Club International & Evaluation Contest Tuesday 12^th March 2024.