CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 24th September 2019 – MEETING No: 1298

The Theme – ‘Gratitude’

Venue – Pron Prohm Thai Restaurant North Strathfield

Apologies –Philip B, Sonya D, Glen H, Lana S, Lyndal ET, Daniel T, Darren Z & Annette Z.

Visitors – Nil.

Call to Order – Ganesh B. 

President’s Opening & Guest Welcome – John H.

Chairman 1: Alex L.

Grammarian & Word of the Day – Aileen L – FANTASTIC

Reading of the Mission – Philip T.

Introductions – ‘Gratitude’

Agenda & Forward Planner – Harini S.

Toastmaster Prepared Speeches –Ganesh B. – [FIRST]

Speaker 1:Melody L. – (CC#7) “The Rise of Machine”

Speaker 2:Kate C. – (ACB#3) – Interpretative Reading “Forget About Me”

Speech Evaluator 1:Alex L.

Speech Evaluator 2:Heather G.

BREAK:

Call to Order – Ganesh B.

Chairman 2: – Philip T. – [FIRST]

Toast – Heather G – “To Gratitude”.

Table Topics Master – Harini S. – 3 Things you are grateful For in connection with….

Evaluator Odds: John H –Evens:Alex L.

Grammarian – Aileen L.

Ums & Ahs Count – Philip T. – [FIRST]

Timers Report – Aileen L.

Big Ears – Peter C.

General Evaluation – Melody L – [FIRST]

Executive Business Session:

Despite the absence of a clear Quorum, a Vote was taken to accept the Minutes of the Business Session from 10th September 2019 that had been circulated to all Club Members in the week prior.. The Motion to accept the Minutes was put by Kate C and seconded by Alex L and passed unanimously.

President’s Closing Remarks – John H.

Executive Announcements:

Next Meeting 

Club Humorous & Table Topics Contest –
Tuesday 8^thOctober 2019

Next Club Meeting
Tuesday 22^ndOctober 2019

Club International and Evaluation Contest
Tuesday 12^thNovember 2019