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