Sunday, December 4, 2011

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS MEETING No: 1118 – Tuesday 29th November 2011


S@A Paul commenced on time.
Presidents Welcome – John welcomed back 2 Visitors Angela and Reno as well as Lyndal visiting again from Parramatta and Hunter’s Hill Club.
The President also announced that our Club has had an article placed in the local paper to start the ball rolling in seeking reunion with past members of the Club with the intention of inviting them to next year’s 50th Anniversary Dinner (see separate Blog Post).
John also announced that Edmond had accepted the position of S@A to replace Paul M who unfortunately is leaving us to move overseas at the end of the year.
Apologies – Glen H and Brett
Chairman First Session – Peter
Reading of the Mission of the Club Meghan.
Introductions – Peter’s topic was ‘Christmas and Holiday Preparations” which was both topical and seasonal.
Agenda UpdateKimberley
Leadership Manual Evaluations – Kimberley.

Single Speech Session was led by Natasha as Toastmaster who introduced Daniel with his speech entitled: “It’s the Thought that Counts”. Working from the Advanced Leader Manual with the objective: Let’s Get Personal – Daniel took us on a rollicking journey through his youth centered around one particular Christmas when he thought he was going to miss out, but finished with a big surprise.
Natasha then introduced Juliet with a highly informative speech entitled ‘Go Auction’, where Juliet’s assignment was to Persuade. Basing her resources on her line of work, Juliet presented 5 succinct reasons in favour of selling property by Auction spelling the pro’s ad con’s in very persuasive speech.
Daniel was very aptly Evaluated by Mark who carefully considered all aspects of the objectives of Daniels speech and applied praise – improvement – praise in careful measure.
Juliet was Evaluated by Dai Fei in a highly incisive and meticulous manner that showed both great observation and listening skills as well as a genuine response to the core objective of being persuaded.

This special, abbreviated meeting then went directly to the;
Forward Planner – Kimberley
President’s Closing Remarks – John briefly outlined 2 upcoming Area Events before closing the meeting and inviting everyone to adjourn to the Bistro for Dinner.

At the Dinner President John confirmed that the planned Area Christmas Function had infact been called off and handed over to our Guest Reno who stood in at the last minute to propose the Toast for the evening (replacing Chris who was unable to get away to join us in time).
Reno paid tribute to his determination to attend tonight’s special Dinner Meeting and for the support and encouragement that Concord West Toastmasters provides.
A very fitting way to conclude a very pleasant evening together in less formal setting.



UPCOMING EVENTS
                                        Tuesday 13th December – Final Meeting for 2011
Tuesday 24th January – First Meeting for 2012
Tuesday 28th February – Club International & Evaluation Contest for 2012

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