AREA 6 HUMOROUS SPEECH AND TABLE TOPICS CONTEST

The 2016 Humorous and Table Topics Contest was hosted by Burwood Toastmasters Club at Burwood RSL Club and officiated over by Area 6 Director Peter Mace and Phillip Division Director Nadia Diachenko.
Concord West was represented by Philip Bendeich for Humorous Speech with – Average Ads.
Heather Gordon represented Concord West in the Table Topics Contest responding to the question – “Is it true that laughter is the best medicine?”

RESULTS FOR TABLE TOPICS:

• First – Jarrad Rally – Burwood Toastmasters
• Runner Up – John Hughson – Concord Yaralla Toastmasters
• Third Place – Heather Gordon – Concord West Toastmasters

Heather receiving her Third Place Certificate with
Division Director Nadia and Area Director Peter

RESULTS FOR HUMOROUS SPEECH CONTEST:

• First – Philip Bendeich – Concord West Toastmasters
• Runner Up – Daniel Chan – Burwood Toastmasters
• Third Place – Luke Moroney – Concord Yaralla Toastmasters

Philip bringing home the silverware receiving his First Place Certificate and Trophies
with Division Director Nadia and Area Director Peter

More photos can be found on the Concord West Toastmasters Website Gallery Page – http://concordwesttoastmasters.weebly.com/gallery.html

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 13TH SEPTEMBER 2016 – MEETING No: 1226

The Theme – Club Humorous Speech Contest (PART 2)

Venue – Auditorium

Apologies – Peter C, Heather G, Maj, Katherine T.

Call to Order – S@A Bernard L.

President’s Welcome – John H. (Acknowledging the attendance of our Area 6 Director Peter Mace)

It was re-affirmed that the Club Humorous Speech Contest would conducted in place of the Prepared Speeches Session.

Contest Chair – Omer S. Briefed the Contestants

Toastmaster – Senthil T.

Chief Judge – Peter M. Briefed the Timers, Counters and Judges

Contestant 1: Philip B. – Average Ads

Contestant 2: Aileen L.  – Cruising Away

Judges & Counters Deliberate.

BREAK

Call to Order – S@A Bernard L.

Chairman Two – Bernard L.

Toast – A6D – Peter M. – Contests

Table Topics Master – Kate C. – Based on a Series of Discussion Cards

Evaluations – Odds – Anna P.

Evens – Daniel T.

Ums and Ahs – Hugh D [FIRST]

Grammarian – Skipped.
Big Ears – Alex L.

Timers Report – Alex L.

Announcement of Winners – A6D – Peter M

            First – Philip B

            Runner Up – Aileen L.

First Time Contestant Aileen being presented with her
Participation Certificate by Toastmaster Senthil T.

Contestants in the Club Humorous Contest - (L>R) Philip B and Aileen L
Flanked by (L) Contest Chair Omer S and (R) Area 6 Director Peter Mace 

Presentation of the Tony Spragg Trophy for the Club humorous Contest Winner to Philip B.

General Evaluation – John H.

Philip B receiving the Tony Spragg Memorial Humorous Speech Trophy from President John H

Executive Announcements & Presidents Closing Remarks:

·      Area 6 Humorous & Table Topics Contest – Saturday 24^th September 2016

·      Burwood RSL Club – 12:30 Briefing for 1:00pm Start

·      All Members Welcome and this year there is no admission Charge

·      Preliminary Announcement regarding Club Dues Increase that will not impact on current Members till the 2017 renewal period

·      SpeechCraft 5 Tuesdays in November – Seeking participation

·      Presentation of a preliminary Annual Budget – for some discussion

·      Vote to be deferred to Meeting on the 11^th October 2016

·      Formal Budget to be presented on the 11^th October 2016

Next Meetings

Normal Meeting – Tuesday 27th September 2016

Normal Meeting – Tuesday 11th October 2016

Normal Meeting – Tuesday 25th October 2016

Normal Meeting – Tuesday 1st November 2016 – SpeechCraft S1

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 23rd AUGUST 2016 – MEETING No: 1225

 2016 Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contest

The Theme – Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contest

Venue – Restaurant

Apologies – Hugh D, Glen H, Katherine T.

Call to Order – S@A Bernard L.

President’s Welcome – John H.

It was announced that due to late withdrawals from the Humorous Contest the Club Humorous Speech Contest would be deferred to the next meeting on the 13^th September in 3 weeks time. But the Table Topics Contest would proceed as planned.

Contest Chair – Anna P. Briefed the Contestants

Chief Judge – John H. Briefed the Timers, Counters and Judges

Contest Chair – Anna P.

Contestant 1: Daniel T.

Contestant 1: Omer S.

Contestant 1: Senthil T.

Contestant 1: Maj J.

Contestant 1: Heather G.

Judges & Counters Deliberate.

BREAK

Call to Order – Bernard L.

Contest Chair – Anna P.

Announcement of Winners of 2016 Club Table topics Contest:

Third Place – Daniel T

Runner Up – Omer S

Winner – Heather G

Heater goes on to represent Concord west at the Area 6 Contest for Table Topics

The Table Topics Contestants L>R:
Heather, Maj, Omer, Daniel, Senthil
With Club President and Chief Judge; John (Left)
and Contest Chair, Anna (Right).

The Table Topics Winner Heather being presented with her
First Place certificate by the Contest Chair Anna.

Executive Announcements & Presidents Closing Remarks:

• ·      Club Humorous Contest Date – Tuesday 13th September 2016
• ·      Humorous Speech Contest will replace the normal Prepared Speech segment and will be conducted under Contest Conditions
• ·      Area 6 Humorous & Table Topics Contest – Saturday 24^th September 2016
• ·      Burwood RSL Club – 12:30 Briefing for 1:00pm Start
• ·      All Members Welcome and this year there is nor admission Charge

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Next Meetings

Club Humorous  Contest (TBC) – Tuesday 13th September 2016

Normal Meeting – Tuesday 27th September 2016