CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 13th MARCH 2018 – MEETING No: 1261

The Theme – Wisdom

Venue – Auditorium

Apologies – Harinin S, Sharon C, Riza C. Paul H, Philip B & Anna P.

Visitors – Nil

Call to Order – S@A – Alex L.

Opening & Guest Welcome – President John H

Grammarian & Word of the Day – Lana S. – ‘Insight’

Introductions – “Wisdom”

Reading of the Mission – Annette Z.

Executive Announcement & Business Session – Treasurer – Glen H.

The New Fee Structure was explained and a Motion put and seconded by Daniel T that the new Fee Structure for 2018 be accepted by a quorum of the Active Membership. Passed unanimously.

Agenda & Forward Planner – John H.

Toastmaster Prepared Speeches – Lyndal E.T..

Speaker 1: Annette Z. – (IB) – “About Me”

Speaker 2: Aileen L. – (AC) – “Go With The Flow”

Speaker 3: Daniel T. – (AC) – “The Final Cut”

Evaluator 1: Heather G.

Evaluator 2: John H.

Evaluator 3: Lana S. (Under Contest Conditions in preparation for the Phillip Division Contest)

BREAK:

Call to Order – S@A – Alex L.

Chairman 2: – Glen H.

Toast – Alieen L – “World Peace””

Table Topics Master – Lana S.  [FIRST] – ‘Competition’

Evaluator Odds: Peter C.

Evaluator Evens: Heather G.

Ums & Ahs Count – Kate C.

Grammarian & Word of the Day – Lana S.

Big Ears – Melody L.

Timers Report – Alex L.

General Evaluation – John H.

Visitors Comments – Nil

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President’s Closing Remarks – John H.

Executive Announcements:

Phillip Division International & Evaluation Contest – Sunday 25th March 2018

Ashfield Club – 12:45pm

DD Peter Crosby – District 70 Annual Conference – 18, 19 & 20^th May 2018
Bankstown Sports Club

AREA 6 INTERNATIONAL & EVALUATION CONTEST – SUNDAY 11th MARCH 2018

Area 6 International and Evaluation Contest held at Croydon Park Club, 

hosted by Concord West Toastmasters Club. 

EVALUATION CONTEST:
Winner – Lana Shaba (Concord West), 
Runner Up – Kathy Fyfe (Concord Yaralla).


INTERNATIONAL SPEECH CONTEST:
Winner – Daniel Chan (Smooth Speech), 
Runner Up – Jarrod Ralley (Burwood), 
3rd Place – Daniel Tucker (Concord West).


Thanks to the Test Speaker, Valerie Ho from Perpetual Toastmasters
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This was the last of the Phillip Division Area Contests, and with the whole team present.
Congratulations to Area 6 Director – Frank Duardo
Phillip Division Director – Sebastian Sabater

Chief Judge and Phillip Division Director Sebastian Sabater
Runner Up – Kathy Fyfe (Concord Yaralla)
Winner – Lana Shaba – (Concord West)
Contest Chair and Area 6 Director – Frank Duardo

Evaluation Contest Participants with Toastmaster Lyndal Eager Tucker  

Lyndal enjoying her role as Toastmaster of the Evaluation Contest

Daniel Tucker receiving his International Speech
Participation Certificate from Toastmaster Heather Gordon 

Evaluation Contest Winner Lana Shaba receiving her Award
from Chief Judge and Contest Chair

International Speech Third Place getter Daniel Tucker receiving his Award 
from Chief Judge and Contest Chair

The 2018 International Speech Contestants

Photos courtesy of Mike Kano-McCallum

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 27th FEBRUARY 2018 – MEETING No: 1260

CLUB INTERNATIONAL & EVALUATION CONTEST 2018

Venue – Boardroom

Apologies – Heather G, Harini S, Philip B, Sharon C & Riza C,

Visitors – Gabriella Kovak

Call to Order – S@A – Alex L.

Opening & Guest Welcome – Contest Chair – John H

Reading of the Mission – John H.

EVALUATION CONTEST

Toastmaster – Anna P.

Target Speak – Gabriella Kovac – “The Secret”

Evaluator 1: Melody L.

Evaluator 2: Lyndal E T.

Evaluator 3: Lana S.

Evaluator 4: Kate C.

Contest Chair – John H.

The Contest Chair put to the meeting that as there is only one Contestant – who cannot attend the Area Contest it was decided to Nominate Daniel Tucker (who was unable to compete in the Club Contest) to represent the Club at the area Contest. It was put to the Vote and carried unanimously.

BREAK:

Call to Order – S@A – Alex L.

Toastmaster: – Lyndal ET.

Introduced Paul H to give a Speech he had prepared for the International Contest – 

No formal Judging or Timing.

Speaker 1: Paul H – (CC) – “I Have To Wear Shades”

Contest Chair – John H. (Presentations)

Announcement of Winners – CLUB EVALUATION CONTEST:

One Time Disqualification

Second Place Runner Up – Melody Liang

First Place – Lana Shaba

President’s Closing Remarks – John H.

Executive Announcements:

Club International & Evaluation Contest – Tuesday 27^th February 2018

Area 6 International & Evaluation Contest – Sunday 11^th March 2018

Participants in the Evaluation Contest: L>R:
Lana S, Lyndal ET, Kate C, Toastmaster: Anna P, and Melody L

Toastmaster: Anna P, Chief Judge; Peter C and Runner Up Melody L.

Toastmaster: Anna P, Chief Judge; Peter C and 2018 Winner Lana S.

A small turn out – but a  great Contest and fabulous
Target Speaker from Drummoyne Club Gabriella K. 

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 13th FEBRUARY 2018 – MEETING No: 1259

The Theme – Competition

Venue – Auditorium

Apologies – Harinin S, Sharon C, Riza C. and Daniel T & Lyndal ET (Second Half)

Visitors – Aashish

Call to Order – S@A – Alex L.

Opening & Guest Welcome – President & Chairman John H

Grammarian & Word of the Day – Lana S. – ‘Vindication’

Introductions – “Competition”

Reading of the Mission – Annette Z.

Executive Announcement & Business Session – Chairman – Lyndal ET.

The Vote taken at the previous Meeting to Elect John Hughson as the new Club President was ratified by a quorum of a majority plus one of the Active Membership. John Hughson was congratulated upon the Election..

Agenda & Forward Planner – John H.

Toastmaster Prepared Speeches – Paul T.

Speaker 1: Aileen L. – (AC) – “Be Happy”

Speaker 2: Alex L. – (CC#5) – “Game, Set, Match”

Speaker 3: John H. – (Educational) – “Evaluation Contest Conditions”

Evaluator 1: Kate C.

Evaluator 2: Peter C.

Evaluator 3: Covered by General Evaluator.

BREAK:

Call to Order – S@A – Alex L.

Chairman 2: – Melody L.

Toast – Glen H. – “To STEM Teachers”

Table Topics Master – Heather G – ‘Competition’ – Based on Different Scenarios

Evaluator Odds: Paul T.

Evaluator Evens: Lana S. [FIRST]

Ums & Ahs Count – Annette Z. . [FIRST]

Grammarian & Word of the Day – Lana S. [FIRST]

Big Ears – Paul H.

Timers Report – Melody L.

General Evaluation – Philip B.

Visitors Comments –Aashish.

Newly Elected Club President John Hughson having his recent
Distinguished Toastmaster Award Presented by Club Member
and District 70 Director Peter Crosby DTM

Presentation: Tonights Meeting was the first opportunity for our newest Distinguished Toastmaster – John Hughson – to have his Award formally acknowledge in his home Club. District Director and Club Member Peter Crosby made the formal presentation on behalf of the Club.

President’s Closing Remarks – John H.

Executive Announcements:

Executive Training – Sunday 25^th February 2018

Club International & Evaluation Contest – Tuesday 27^th February 2018

Area 6 International & Evaluation Contest – Sunday 11^th March 2018