CLUB MEMBER TAKES OUT THE DISTRICT 70 2015 HUMOROUS SPEECH CONTEST

Although not ‘formally’ representing Concord West Club on this occasion, long-time Club member and regular competitor John Hughson won the 2015 District 70 Humorous Speech Contest held in Woden ACT on Saturday 14^th November 2015.

John, representing Phillip Division, was one of 6 Division winning Speakers within District 70, which spans the southern half of NSW south of the Parramatta River and incorporating 178 Toastmaster Clubs.

While John was formally representing our ‘sister’ Club of Concord Yaralla, this is the first time a representative of our Area 6 and Phillip Division has taken out a District Speech Award in living memory.

John was joined by a number Concord West Club Members in Canberra as part of his ‘cheer-squad’ including District 70 Club Growth Director Peter Crosby and wife Kate Crosby, Area 6 Director Katherine Trulicio and the District 70 Sound Team, Daniel and Lyndal Tucker.

L>R: Kate, Peter, John, Daniel, Katherine & Lyndal

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 10th NOVEMBER 2015 – MEETING No: 1208

The Theme – Remembrance Day …..

Call to Order – Chairman – Nicholas

President Bernard Welcome. Included an apology for VPE Kelly who was on hand to help set up but had to leave prior to the meeting. Plus advanced apology for himself having to leave at the Break.

Chairman One – Nicholas P

Apologies – Glen Anna U, Jake, Nancy, Alan, Simon, Anna P, Darren and Heather.

Visitors – Garnish, Stefan, Senthill and José.

Word of the Day – Paul V – Translucent
1. letting light through diffusely. 2 glowing

Introductions – Based on the theme of Remembrance Day

Reading of the Mission – Paul H

Agenda & Forward Planning – President Bernard

Leadership Manual Evaluations

Toastmaster for Prepared Speeches – Daniel T

Speaker 1: Alex L – [CC#1] – Ice Breaker – A Little Boys Culture Shock. [FIRST]

Speaker 2: Marcela L – [CC#2] – Organising a Speech – Let’s Go For A Run

Speaker 3: John H [Contest Practice] – Audience Etiquette

Evaluator 1: Kate C

Evaluator 2: Paul V

Evaluator 3: Peter C

10 MINUTE  BREAK

Call to Order – Daniel T

Chairman Two – John H

Toast – Kate C

Table Topics Master – Katherine T (via Kelly) – Based on a series of questions related to Remembrance Day. [3 FIRST TIMERS]

Evaluator Odds – Senthill T [FIRST]

Evaluator Evens – Nick P [FIRST]

Ums & Ahs Counter – Paul H

Big Ears – John H

Timers Report – Philip B

General Evaluator – Lyndal ET

Visitors Comments: All

Executive Announcements:

1. 1.    Area Director Katherine T reminded the upcoming 30^th Anniversary Celebration Dinner for neighbouring Area 6 Club – Smooth Speech Toastmasters. Invitations coming. 21^st November at Burwood RSL.
2. VPPR John H advised that the Executive maybe advising plans for an end-of-year Club Social function and more information would be announced later.
3. 2.    Region 12 Advisor Philip B passed on the Club’s best wishes to John H competing the following weekend in the District 70 Humorous Speech Contest at the District 70 Semi-Annual Conference in Canberra. 

President’s Closing Remarks: Deputised by VPM Kate C, on behalf of the President.

NEXT MEETINGS

Tuesday 24th November 2015

Tuesday 8th December 2015

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 27th OCTOBER 2015 – MEETING No: 1207 – HALLOWEEN THEME NIGHT

The Club got into the ‘spirit’ of the occasion with ghoulish delight.
The ‘Black Witch’ took home the prize for best costume of the night.

The Theme – All Hallow’s Evening …..

Call to Order – S@A – Jake

President Bernard’s Welcome and explanation of the decorations and costuming for Halloween

Chairman One – John

Apologies – Kate, Alan, Katherine.

Visitors – Stefan, Jarrod & Senthil.

Word of the Day – Jake – Lycanthropy –
a rare psychiatric syndrome that involves a delusion that the affected person can transform into, has transformed into, or is a non-human animal.

Introductions – Based on the theme of Halloween

Reading of the Mission – Jake

Agenda & Forward Planning – Simon [FIRST]

Leadership Manual Evaluations

Toastmaster for Prepared Speeches – Paul V.

Speaker 1: Daniel T – [Contest Practice] – My Holidays as a Child

Speaker 2: Preethi S – [CC#1] – Ice Breaker – Sailing Away from a Safe Harbor. [FIRST]

Speaker 3: Anna P [CC#6] – Not for the Lazy

Speaker 4: Paul H [CC#1] – Ice Breaker – 10 Minutes Time [FIRST]

Evaluator 1: Peter C

Evaluator 2: Philip B

Evaluator 3: John H

Evaluator 4: Simon L

10 MINUTE  BREAK

Call to Order – S@A Jake P

Toast – Heather G – The Pumpkin Growers

Table Topics Master – Nick – Based on Halloween Scenarios.

Evaluator Odds – Marcella L [FIRST]

Evaluator Evens – Bernard L

Ums & Ahs Counter – John H

Big Ears – Kelly L

Timers Report – Lyndal E.T

General Evaluator – Glen H

Visitors Comments

Executive AnnouncementS;

1. President Bernard L announced the upcoming 30^th Anniversary Celebration Dinner for neighbouring Area 6 Club – Smooth Speech Toastmasters. Invitations coming. 21^st November at Burwood RSL
2. VPPR John passed an informal Vote of Thanks to Concord West Club and some long-term members in particular for their support and encouragement over many years, which has contributed to his recent success in taking out First Place in the Phillip Division Humorous Speech Contest. Further acknowledging that while he is representing our sister club Concord Yaralla, he is equally representing Concord West in Canberra at the District 70 Contest. 

President’s Closing Remarks: With special thanks to VPE Kelly and S@A Jake and others for their enthusiasm for our first Theme Night in a long time.

COMING UP

Next Meeting – Tuesday 10th November 2015

District 70 Semi Annual Conference

 Friday to Sunday 13th - 15th November 2015

Hellenic Club Phillip ACT

District 70 Humorous & Table Topics Contest

Following Meeting – Tuesday 24th November 2015

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 13th OCTOBER 2015 – MEETING No: 1206

SPECIAL ‘OPEN NIGHT’ MEETING

With a slightly modified Agenda format.

The Theme – “If I were an Appliance, I’d be ….. ”

Call to Order – Chairman – Philip

President’s Welcome – Bernard

Chairman – Philip

Present – 22 Members

Apologies – None received.

Visitors – Patricio, Stephen, Shaun, Abir, Rosalinda, Joe & David.

Introductions – As per Theme

Reading of the Mission – Tim

Toastmaster for Special Speech Session – John

Speaker 1: Simon – [Ice Breaker] – Another Day at the Office

Speaker 2: Bernard – [CC#5] – Your Body Speaks – Mindfulness

Speaker 3: Anna [Advanced Speaker Series] – Cracking the Communication Code

Evaluator 1: Paul V

Evaluator 2: Glen

Evaluator 3: Lyndal

EXTENDED BREAK (With Nibbles, Coffee and Tea)

Call to Order – Chairman – Philip

Table Topics Master – Heather

The theme revolved around taking on the persona of a fictitious person’s name.

Experience Participants: John, Lyndal, Tim, Aileen, Marcella and Anna

Visitor/Guest Participants: Stephen, Rosalinda, David and Joe

Evaluator Odds – Kate

Evaluator Evens – Daniel

Big Ears – Nicholas

Timers Report – Peter C

Executive Announcements:

1.    A presentation was made by Club Member and District Director for Club Growth Peter Crosby to John Hughson as member of the District 70 Club Growth Directorate as a Member Retention Officer in the form of a new Name Badge.

President’s Closing Remarks:

Included congratulations to Glen H for taking out Runner Up in both the Area 6 Humorous and Table Topics Contest for 2015.

COMING UP

Phillip Division Contest – Saturday 24th October 2015 – 

Mounties Club, Mt Pritchard

Next Meeting – Tuesday 27th October 2015 – Halloween Theme

Next Meeting – Tuesday 10th November 2015

22 Regulars and 7 Visitors made for a very special evening

Our meeting had to be held in the main auditorium of the Concord RSL