CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS MEETING No: 1128 – Tuesday 22nd May 2012

S@A Paul called the meeting to order.

Presidents Welcome – John welcomed Sean, Daniel and Ua to their second meeting at our Club.

Apologies – Tanya, Marlowe, Meghan, Lyndal, Philip, Brett and Sam

Chairman for the First Session – Glen H

Agenda Update – Due to the number of gaps, Glen H handed to Kimberley to conscript some assistance.

Reading of the Mission of the Club – Angela

Introductions – Glen challenged us to talk about something we may 9or may not) be looking forward to in the remainder of the year.

Word of the Day – Paul – presented the word ‘Mercurial’ to inject into the evenings proceedings.

Leadership Manual Evaluations – Peter.

Dai Fei as Toastmaster introduced Rino delivering his second speech in almost as many meetings entitled ‘Taking Vitamins’ in which he presented a sequential and confident case for the use of Vitamin supplementation. Delivering a very tangible case for the use of Vitamin supplements Rino used a clear Introduction multiple point body and conclusion to drive home a topic that is obviously both important and well understood by him.

Rino was Evaluated by Glen who pointed out very appropriately what a relaxed and well prepared speech Rino delivered and while offering significant praise for many aspects of the speech, did provide some clear direction and encouragement fpr future presentations.

S@A Paul called the meeting back to order from the Break and handed the meeting over to himself in a very stealth move from the lectern to the Chair and introduced Kimberley to preside over the Toast. In keeping with recent dalliances with ‘food’ topics, Kimberley presented a thought provoking and personal insight into the world of produce growers, toasting their hard work and vital provision to our daily lives.

Mark served as Toastmaster for the Second Session and introduced 3 Speakers.

Glenn D presented his 10^th and final speech from the Competent Communicator Manual with a speech entitled; ‘Industrial Relations System in Professional Wrestling’. Glen unwrapped an extremely well researched and detailed overview of the dealings and intrigues that are disguised by the highly theatric and intriguing world of professional wrestling. Glenn’s presentation was very smoothly supported by a PowerPoint presentation revealing some intriguing and bizarre Industrial Relations practices.

Glen H followed with a thought provoking and challenging speech from the Advanced Communicator Manual with the task of ‘Selling’. Glen took the challenge to each and everyone of the audience, with his speech entitled; “Are You Concerned”, with which he robustly provoked the audience to consider taking up making some form of pro-active contribution to a charity. Glen gave a personal account of his support of TEAR Australia before handing out some literature.

Bernard then delivered his 7^th Speech from the Competent Communicator Manual with a speech entitled: The Voice of Malaysia outlining the struggles of the Democracy Movement in Malaysia. Again with the support of a PowerPoint Bernard brought this little known struggle experienced by a nearby northern neighbour to the fore with obvious passion and commitment.

Glenn D was Evaluated by Kimberley with a clarity and balance you would expect from an Evaluator of Kimberley’s experience.

Glen H was Evaluated by Daniel with meticulous observations and protocol.

Bernard was Evaluated by Dai Fei who provided some very solid points of both praise and improvement.

Mark introduced a very practical Table Topics asking each speaker to provide ‘Advice and Guidance’ to a close friend or associate in a range of challenging scenarios and issues. A very clever and inclusive exercise including our Visitors. Evaluation duties for Table Topics were carried out very capably by Bernard and Peter.

Leo accounted for the evenings Ums and Ahs count in his first attempt at that role.

Paul gave a very eloquent summation of the evenings Grammar and Word of the Day.

Glenn D entertained s with his execution of Big Ears.

Kimberley audited the Timers Report pointing out some notable over-runs

John presented a succinct and supportive General Evaluation of the evening.

Forward Planner – Kimberley

Guests Comments – All our Visitors were willing to get up and provide some feedback which is always helpful.

President’s Closing Remarks – John mentioned the aborted Speechcraft and thanked those who had stepped up to assist anyway.
There was also a reminder of our upcoming Executive Elections at the 5^th Tuesday meeting on 29^th May.

Meeting Closed – On time.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday 29th May – Additional 5^th Tuesday Speeches Only Meeting
Club Executive Elections

Tuesday 12th June – Normal Meeting

Tuesday 26th June – Normal Meeting

Tuesday 10th July – Annual Handover Meeting (with extended Break)