CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 15th DECEMBER 2020 – MEETING No: 1344 – ZOOM # 35

The Theme – ‘End of Year Celebration’

Venue – ZOOM

 

Call to Order – Vivek A. 

President’s Opening & Guest Welcome – Harini S.

 

Visitors – Nick Rinaldi (For Special Presentation)

Apologies – Aileen L, Leo Z, Glen H, Rahul P, Cindy T.

 

Chairman 1: Yimin W. 

Reading of Club Mission – Shawn L.

 

Holidays Around the World International Meeting Recap:Harini S.

 

Toastmaster: Ellen G.

Speaker 1: Lana S. [PW5.1 PM]– “Not As Easy As It Seems”

 

Evaluator 1: John H.

 

Timers Report: Philip T.

 

BREAK: SlideShow of Australiana

 

Call to Order: Vivek A. 

Chairman 2: Kate C.

 

The Toast – Alex L. (Sayonara 2020)

 

Presentation: Nick Rinaldi DTM (Immediate Past District Director)

Presenting the Club via the Club President Harini S with the Rick Haynes Memorial Trophy for Mentoring Excellence

Nick Rinaldi presenting Concord West with the Rick Haynes Trophy for Mentoring

Response: By Past District Director Peter Crosby to thank District 70 for the Award as the Mentoring Coordinator.

 

Mentoring Coordinator 2020-21 Peter Crosby acknowledging receipt of the Award

The Club Awards: 

Jointly conducted by President Harini S and Immediate Past President John H.

 

The Awards were Presented by President Harini and IPP John (top row) displaying the Certificates
on screen and displaying the Club Recipient also on the top row.

New Member Award: Shawn Lin

A Certificate Acknowledging our newest Club Member –Shawn L, was the first Award Presented virtually.

This was followed in suv=ccession from the newest to the longest serving Members of the Club for achievements completed and services rendered and goals attained throughout 2020.

 

The full set of Awards acknowledging every Member of the Club can be viewed on the 

Club Website under the Gallery Page.

 

Cahoot: Lana S. (How well do you remember this past year?)

 

Zoom Bloopers: John H. 

Chaired a brief recollection ofBloopers and assorted Zoom‘moments’ from our meetings and our work places

 

Highlights of 2020: John H. 

Chaired a brief recollection ofmemorable moments from our 2020 Year.

 

Looking Forward to 2021: John H.

Chaired a segment asking every Member present what they wanted to achieve in Toastmasters in 2021.

Forward Planner: Lana S.

 

President’s Closing Remarks: Harini S, 

Next Meeting 12^thJanuary 2021 – 
Club International and Evaluation Contest TRIAL Meeting.

 

Coming Up:

Next Meeting – Tuesday 12th January 2021

International & Evaluation Trial Meeting

 

Tuesday 19th January 2021

International & Evaluation Contest

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 13th DECEMBER 2020 – MEETING No: 1343 – ZOOM # 34

‘Holidays Around the World’

Our Club Members and District 70 Participants
 assembled in a Break Out Room just 15 minutes before our meeting would start
and the control of the Event was handed over from Japan.

Venue – ZOOM

 

Call to Order – Vivek A. 

President’s Opening & Guest Welcome – Harini S.

 

Visitors – District 70 Guests and Worldwide audience of 150+

 

Chairman 1: Glen H. 

Word of the Day – Carol T. – FESTIVE [FIRST]

Reading of Club Mission – Ann S.

 

Toastmaster:Kate C.

Speaker 1: Rachel L. [PW3.2 MS]– “Jo and Flo Come for Christmas”

Speaker 2: Peter C. [PW1.2 MS]– “Stepping Stones to Success”

Speaker 3: Harini S. [PW3.1 DL] – “Why Should I Cook Every Day?”

 

Evaluator 1: Alex T.

Evaluator 2: Philip B. (from a Sailing Boat on Sydney Harbour)

Evaluator 3: Sonya D. 

 

Philip B delivering his Evaluation of Peter Cs Speech
LIVE from a yacht on Sydney Harbour was a an unexpected
feature of our Meeting

Did You Know? – Mario G.

 

BREAK: SlideShow of Australian-a

 

Call to Order – Vivek A. 

Chairman 2: Glen H.

 

The Toast – Vivek A.(Summer Holidays)

 

Table Topics Master:John H. (Summer Holidays in Australia)

Evaluator 1: Louise B.

Evaluator 2: Michael F.

 

Grammarian Report: Carol T.

Big Ears – Kahoot – Lana S. (With a Worldwide Audience Participating)

 

Meeting Overview:Melody L.

Timers Report: Ann S.

Forward Planner:Lana S.

 

Closing Remarks :John H. (Handing over to Toastmasters in Malaysia)

Some of the Screen Shots of over 125 Toastmasters 

joining our Meeting from around the World.

Coming Up:

Next Meeting – Tuesday 15^thDecember 2020

End of Year Celebration & Awards Meeting

 

10th DECEMBER 2020 – FINAL PLANNING MEETING FOR HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD

Members of the Holidays around the World  Event; 

President Harini, VPE Lana, VPPR Melody and IPP John met one last time with 

D70 VPPR Kathryn and D70 Zoom Master along with the 

International Coordinator Micheal Bown, 

based in Vancouver to discuss final arrangements for the coming weekend.

We were joined by 2 members from the District in Japan Hiroyuki and Yoshiko.

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 8th DECEMBER 2020 – MEETING No: 1342 – ZOOM # 33

The Theme – ‘Holidays around the World’ TRIAL MEETING

Venue – ZOOM

 

Call to Order – Vivek A. 

President’s Opening & Guest Welcome – Harini S.

 

Apologies –Alex T, Rachel, Angela.

Visitors – D70VPP Kathryn McClelland, D70 TO Michael Fenton, Louise Beaton, Shawn L.

 

Chairman 1: Glen H. 

Word of the Day – Yimin W. – RELAXATION

Reading of Club Mission – Shawn L.

Did You Know – Mario G. [FIRST]

 

Toastmaster:Kate C.

Speaker 1: Peter C. [PW1.2 MS]– “Stepping Stones to Success”

Speaker 2: Harini S. [PW3.1 DL] – “Why Should I Cook Every Day?”

 

Evaluator 1: Philip B.

Evaluator 2: Sonya D. 

 

Outfit Ideas– Lana S

 

BREAK: SlideShow of Australiana

 

Call to Order – Vivek A. 

Chairman 2: Glen H.

 

Table Topics Master:John H. (Summer Holidays in Australia)

Evaluator 1: Louise B.

Evaluator 2: Michael F.

 

Grammarian Report: Yimin W

Big Ears – Kahoot – Lana S.

Meeting Overview:Melody L.

Timers Report: Ann S.

Forward Planner:Lana S.

 

Closing Remarks :John H. 

Feedback from Members & Guests– Lana S.

 

Coming Up:

Special Worldwide Meeting

Sunday 13^thDecember 1pm-3pm

Attendees MUST Register

HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD – THURSDAY 3rd DECEMBER

 

Members of the 'Holidays Around the World' Sub-Committee including; 

President Harini, VPE Lana, VPPR Melody and IPP John met with District 70 Public Relations Manager, Kathryn and District 70 Technical Officer Michael and Micheal Bown the International Coordinator of the Event based in Vancouver Canada to discuss last minute planning and details for the upcoming World Wide Link – Holidays Around the World.

The final List of Clubs participating in this World Wide Event

Some of the special Themes being presented by some of the participating Clubs

in the World Wide Event – Holidays Around the World

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 1st DECEMBER 2020 – MEETING No: 1341 – ZOOM # 32

The Theme – ‘Global Cuisine’

Venue – ZOOM

 

Call to Order – Vivek A. 

President’s Opening & Guest Welcome – Harini S.

 

Apologies –An T, Glen H, Leo Z, Angela Z.

Visitors – Shawn L, Mem.

 

Chairman 1: Ellen G. 

Introduction – Shawn L.

Reading of Club Mission – Cindy T.

 

Agenda Update:Lana S.

 

Toastmaster:Harini S.

Speaker 1: Yimin W. [PW1.4 MS]– “Dementia for Dummies”

Speaker 2: Rahul P. [PW1.3 PM] – “What is Cloud Computing?”

 

BREAK:

 

Call to Order – Vivek A. 

Chairman 2: Hani A. [FIRST]

 

Table Topics Master:Lana S. (A Time Challenge)

Evaluator 1: (Speakers; 1,3,5,7) – Melody L.

Evaluator 2: (Speakers; 2,4,6,8) – Carol T. [FIRST]

Evaluator 3: (Speakers; 9,11,13,15) – Philip T.

Evaluator 4: (Speakers; 10,12,14,16) – Philip B.

Evaluator 4: (Speakers; 17,19,21,23) – Peter C.

Evaluator 4: (Speakers; 18,20,22,24) – Cindy T. [FIRST]

 

Meeting Overview:Mario G. [FIRST]

Timers Report: John H.

Visitors Feedback:Shawn L.

 

Executive Announcements & Presidents Closing :Harini S. 

 

Coming Up:

Worldwide Meeting
Holidays Around the World Trial Meeting
Tuesday 8^thDecember
Special Worldwide Meeting

Sunday 13^thDecember 1pm-3pm

Attendees MUST Register

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS REPRESENTING DISTRICT 70 AND AUSTRALIA

 

Concord West Toastmasters Club has been selected to represent District 70 and Australasia at this exciting international event.

It starts in Japan at 11:00am EST time and the baton is passed to Concord West Club at 1:00pm EST.

Observers can attend by Registering at:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/holidays-around-the-world-24-hours-of-toastmasters-and-culture-tickets-127523376853

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 17th NOVEMBER 2020 – MEETING No: 1340 – ZOOM # 31

The Theme – ‘Sports’

Venue – ZOOM

 

Call to Order – Vivek A. 

President’s Opening & Guest Welcome – Harini S.

 

Apologies – Sonya D, Hani A, Glen H, Alex T, Melody L, Jayne K, An T, Cindy T, Leo Z, Philip T.

Visitors – Shawn L, Christy L, Hazel J, Rio Y (From Japan).

 

Chairman 1: Carol T. 

Grammarian: Word of the Day – Ellen G. – ‘RESTORE’ [FIRST]

Introduction & Reading of Club Mission – Angela Z.

Agenda Update: Lana S.

 

Toastmaster:Kate C.

Speaker 1: Ann S. [PW2.1 EH]– “A Day Rated 0”

Speaker 2: Vivek A. [PW2.1 DL] – “Good Cop, Bad Cop”

 

Evaluator 1: John H.

Evaluator 2: Yimin W.

 

BREAK:

 

Call to Order – Vivek A. 

Chairman 2: Aileen L. 

 

Toast: Peter C

Table Topics Master: Philip B. (Based on Theme – Colours of Sport)

Evaluator Odds: Mario G.

Evaluator Evens: Harini S.

 

Grammarian Report: Ellen G.

Special Contest Feedback Session for all Participants and attendees – Lana S.

Meeting Overview: Alex L. [FIRST]

Timers Report: Rahul P.

 

Forward Planning: Lana S.

Visitors Feedback: Christy & Shawn.

Executive Announcements & Presidents Closing: Harini S. 

 

Coming Up:

No Club Meeting on 24^th November
Mentors Meeting instead

 

Next Meeting 1^stDecember 2020

Special Worldwide Meeting

Sunday 13^thDecember 1pm-3pm

Attendees MUST Register

Concord West Club Representing Australia

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 10th NOVEMBER 2019 – MEETING No: 1339

 

CLUB HUMOROUS & TABLE TOPIC CONTEST

Venue – Zoom

 

Apologies – N.A..

Visitors – Area 6 Director Sachin, Numerous Guest Judges

 

Call to Order – Vivek A. (S@A) 

 

Contest Chair Briefing Contestants: Lana Shaba

Chief Judge Briefing Judges, Counters and Timers – Scahin Salunke.

 

HUMOROUS SPEECH CONTEST

 

Toastmaster: Philip Tao

Speaker 1:Ann Sunny – “Demons In Me”

Speaker 2:Yimin Wang – “TBA”

Speaker 3:Sonya Dankha  – “Day Spa Delights”

 

BREAK:

 

TABLE TOPICS CONTEST

 

Toastmaster: Harini Sundaramurthy – Topic: “The Worst Gift I Ever Received”

Speaker 1:Hani Alhuseen

Speaker 2:Alex Thomas

Speaker 3:Cindy Tchung

Speaker 4:Ale Lee

Speaker 5:Leo Zhao

Speaker 6:Rahul Parkhe

Speaker 7:Carol Tran

Speaker 8:Mario Gentile

Speaker 9:John Hughson.

Speaker 10:Vivek Aggarwall

Speaker 11:Kate Crosby

Speaker 12:Paeter Crosby

Speaker 13:Glen Hobbs

 

Announcement of Winners:

Humorous Speech Contest: (No Time DisqualificationL)

FIRST PLACE: Sonya Dankha(Winner of the Tony Spragg Trophy for Humour)

RUNNER UP: Ann Sunny

 

Table Topics Contest: (No Time DisqualificationsJ)

FIRST PLACE: John Hughson

RUNNER UP: Peter Crosby

THIRD PLACE: Cate Crosby

FOURTH PLACE: Glen Hobbs

FIFTH PLACE: Vivek Aggarwal

President’s Closing Remarks – Harini Sundaramurthy.

 

Special Thanks to our [6] Anonymous Visiting Judges

Chief Judge– Scahin Salunke(Area 6 Director)

Contest Chair– Lana Shaba

Toastmasters– Philip Tao & Harini Sundaramurthy

Timers– Alex Lee, Ellen Gan, Ann Sunny, Yimin Wang

Counters– Angela Zhang, Gowri Sriraman

Sergeant @ Arms– Rahul Parkhe, Harini Sundaramurthy, 

Ellan Gan, Sonya Dankha

Zoom Host – Melody Liang

 

Executive Announcements:

Next Club Meeting
Tuesday 17th November 2020

 

Worldwide Special Event Meeting

Sunday 13th Decembers 2020

Concord West Club Representing Australia

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 3rd NOVEMBER 2020 – MEETING No: 1338 – ZOOM # 29

 The Theme – ‘Contest Trial’

Venue – ZOOM

 

Call to Order – Vivek A. 

President’s Opening & Guest Welcome – Harini S.

Apologies: Mario G, An T.

Visitors: Paul Gurran(Phillip Division Director)

 

Introduction & Reading of Club Mission: Cindy T.

 

Meeting Host – Lana S.

Agenda Update:Lana S.

 

Table Topics Contest Practice:

Alex L. – “A Customer is Always Right”

Leo Z. – “Never Say Never”

Rahul P. – “Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway”

John H. – “The Perfect Storm”

Kate C. – “It’s Not Rocket Science”

Peter C. – “Tomorrow is Another Day”

Hani A. – “In Order to be Happy You Need Lots of Money”

Vivek A. – “Practice What You Preach”

Cindy T. – “It’s Not Easy to be Brave”

 

Group Evaluations & Feedback: All.

Timer 1: Ellen G.

 

BREAK:

 

Call to Order – Vivek A. 

Meeting Host: Lana S. 

 

Humorous Speech Contestants Practice & Group Evaluation

Speakers: 

Sonya D. – “Anicdote”

Ann S. – “Anicdote”

Yimin W. “Breaking a Bad Habit”

 

Group Evaluations & Feedback: All.

Timer 2: Alex L.

 

Meeting Overview:Paul Gurran PDD.

Executive Announcements & Presidents Closing :Harini S. 

 

Special Announcement

Sunday 13^thDecember
Concord West to Represent District 70 and Australia 

In World Wide 24 Toastmaster Event

 

Coming Up:

Next Meeting – 10th November Humorous & Table Topics Contest 

ZOOM Meeting