CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 23rd OCTOBER 2018 – MEETING No: 1276

The Theme – ‘International’

Venue – Boardroom

Apologies – Lyndal ET, Daniel T, Alex L, Kate C, Peter C, Philip B, Melody L, Sonya D.

Visitors – Nil

Call to Order – S@A – John H. (VPE acting for S@A).

President’s Opening & Guest Welcome – John H. (VPE acting for President).

Chairman 1: – John H.

Grammarian & Word of the Day – Patricia S. – ‘ATTRIBUTION’ [FIRST]

Introductions – “International” (Theme Introduced by Patricia S.)

Reading of the Mission – Harini S.

Agenda & Forward Planner – John H.

Toastmaster Prepared Speeches –Heather G. 

Speaker 1:Lana S. – (CC#9) “Reflecting on a Great 10 Months”

Evaluator 1:Harini S.

BREAK:

Call to Order – S@A – John H. (VPE acting for S@A).

Chairman 2: – Glen H.

Toast – Darren Z. “To Our Hardworking Cows”

Table Topics Master – Patricia S. [FIRST]
Evaluator Odds: Heather G.–Evens: Glen H.

Grammarian – Patricia S. [FIRST]

Ums & Ahs Count – Annette Z.

Big Ears – John H. 

Timers Report – Annette Z. [FIRST]

General Evaluation – Lana S. [FIRST]

Executive Business –

2018-19 Budget Presentation – Q@A –Treasurer Amit N.

General discussion regarding the International Speech Contest guidelines.

President’s Closing Remarks – John H. (VPE acting for President).

Executive Announcements:

Club International & Evaluation Contest – Tuesday 13^thNovember 2018

Area 6 Contest Day – Sunday 17^thFebruary 2019

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 9th OCTOBER 2018 – MEETING No: 1275

The Theme – Imagine

Venue – Auditorium

Apologies – Glen H, Heather G, Philip B, Melody L, Amit N.

Visitors – David, Darren

Call to Order – S@A – Daniel T.

President’s Opening & Guest Welcome – Peter C.

Chairman 1: – John H.

Grammarian & Word of the Day – Peter C – ‘EFFICACY‘

Introductions – “Imagine” (Theme Introduced by Daniel T.)

Reading of the Mission – David.

Agenda & Forward Planner – John H.

Toastmaster Prepared Speeches –John H. 

Speaker 1: Lana S. – (CC#4) “Shaba Tales”

Speaker 2: Harini S. – (ACB#2) –“I Will Find Someone” 

Speaker 3: Daniel T. – (CC#6) –“Give Peace a Chance”

Speaker 4: Kate C. – (PW#1) –Ice Breaker – “Crossroads”

As part of her speech regarding looking for a Teacher
for the ‘Tabla Drum’ Harini gave us an impromptu demonstration.

Evaluator 1:Annette Z. [FIRST]

Evaluator 2:John H.

Evaluator 3: Sonya D

Evaluator 4: Lana S

BREAK:

Call to Order – S@A – Daniel T.

Chairman 2: – Harini S.

Toast – Darren Z. “To Wonderful Summertime” [FIRST]

Table Topics Master – Peter C.
Evaluator Odds: Sonya D.– Evens: Glen H.

Grammarian – Peter C.

Ums & Ahs Count – Darren Z. [FIRST]

Big Ears – Annette Z. 

Timers Report – Alex L. 

General Evaluation – John H.

Visitors Comments –David & Darren.

President’s Closing Remarks – John H (On Behalf of President Peter)

Presentations

Lyndal E.T. presented with a 10 Year Membership Badge

Acknowledgment – Daniel T – 25 Year Membership

Lyndal Eager Tucker presented with her District 70
10 Years of Membership Pin by President Peter Crosby

Executive Announcements:
District 70 Sunday Seminar – 21^stOctober – Bankstown Sports Club

Speaker John Hughson DTM – Diversity in Clubs

Club International & Evaluation Contest – Tuesday 13^th November 2018

Are 6 Contest Day – Sunday 17^th February 2019

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 25th SEPTEMBER 2018 – MEETING No: 1274

CLUB HUMOROUS & TABLE TOPICS CONTEST

Venue – Boardroom

Apologies – Sharon R, Riza C, Glen H, Philip B.

Visitors – Stefan, Darren

Call to Order – Contest Chair & Club President – Peter C..

President’s Opening & Guest Welcome – Peter C.

Chief Judge –Area 6 Director – Jarrod Ralley

Briefings – Contest Chair – Contestants

Briefing – Chief Judge – Counters, Timers, Judges

HUMOROUS SPEECH CONTEST

Toastmaster –Peter Crosby. 

Speaker 1:Sonya Danka. – “The Importance of Values”

Speaker 2:Daniel Tucker. – “Calm Down” 

BREAK

TABLE TOPICS CONTEST

Toastmaster –Heather G. 

Question – 

Speaker 1:John Hughson

Speaker 2:Kate Crosby

Speaker 3:Daniel Tucker

Speaker 4:Lana Shaba

Announcement of Winners:

Table Topics Contest:

1.    John Hughson – First

2.    Lana Shaba – Second

3.    Daniel Tucker – Third

Humorous Speech Contest:

1.    Daniel Tucker – First

Humorous Speech Contestants
Daniel Tucker & Sonya Danka

Table Topics Contestants
John Hughson, Kate Crosby, Lans Shaba and Daniel Tucker
with Taostmaster Heather Gordon

Table Topis Contest Winners
with Area 6 Director Jarrod Ralley and President Peter Crosby

Humorous Contest Winner Daniel Tucker with
The Tony Spragg Trophy

More Photos can be found on the Website Gallery Page.

Presentation Of Certificates 

Presentation of The Tony Spragg Trophy for Club Humorous Speech to Daniel Tucker

Daniel is a previous recipient and the first Club Member to receive the trophy at its inception.

Visitors Comments –Stefan & Darren.

Area 6 Directors Closing Remarks – Jarrod Ralley

President and Contest Chair Closing Remarks – Peter Crosby

Executive Announcements:

Next Meeting – Tuesday 9^thOctober 2018

Sunday Seminar – Diversity – Sunday 21^stOctober 2018
Bankstown Sports Club

Area 6 Contests– Sunday 17^thFebruary 2019 – All Four Contests

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 11th SEPTEMBER 2018 – MEETING No: 1273

The Theme – RUOK?

Venue – Boardroom

Apologies – Peter C, Kate C, Heather G, Sharon R, Riza C, Annette Z, Philip B.

Visitors – David

Call to Order – S@A – Daniel T.

President’s Opening & Guest Welcome – John H (On Behalf of President Peter). 

Chairman 1: – Sonya D.[FIRST]

Grammarian & Word of the Day – Lana S. – ‘KINDNESS”

Introductions – “RUOK”

Reading of the Mission – David.

Agenda & Forward Planner – John H.

Toastmaster Prepared Speeches –Melody L. 

Speaker 1:Lana S. – (CC) Test Speech – “What I Do Now”

Speaker 2:Alex L. – (PW#1) –“The Year My Ear Broke” 

Speaker 3:Amit N. – (PW#2.2) –“How To Build 3 Multi Million Dollar Companies” 

Evaluator 1:Written & Group Feedback (All).

Evaluator 2:Daniel T.

Evaluator 3:Sonya D. [FIRST]

BREAK:

Call to Order – S@A – Daniel T.

Chairman 2: – John H.

Toast – Sonya D. [FIRST]

Table Topics Master – Harini S. (RUOK?).

Evaluator Odds: Amit N. – Evens: Lana S.

Grammarian – Lana S.

Ums & Ahs Count – John H.

Big Ears – Sonya D. 

Timers Report – Aileen L. 

General Evaluation – John H.

Visitors Comments –David.

President’s Closing Remarks – John H (On Behalf of President Peter)

Executive Announcements:

Next Meeting –

Humorous & Table Topics Contest – Tuesday 25^thSeptember 2018

Semi Annual Dues – 20^thSeptember 2016