Tuesday, June 29, 2021

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 29th JUNE 2021 – MEETING No: 1366 – ZOOM

 The Theme – 

‘INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE TROPICS’



Venue – Zoom

 

Call to Order – Vivek A. 

Visitors – Dillon H, Michael R.

President’s Opening & Guest Welcome – Harini S.

Chairman: Melody L. 

Apologies:  Rahul P, Mina G.

 

Introductions: ALL – (Loud Colourful Shirts)

Grammarian Word of the Day: Peter C. – ABUNDANCE

Reading of the Mission of the Club: Michael R. (Toastmaster Visitor)

Agenda Update: Lana S. (Final duty as VPE for the year)

 

Toastmaster: Philip B.

Speaker 1: Lana S. [1.4 EH] “CM Strategies”

Evaluator 1: Philip T.

 

BREAK:

 

Call to Order – Vivek A. 

Chairman 2: Alex L.

Toast: John H – “The Outgoing Executive Team”

 

Table Topics Master: Joseli M. – [FIRST] – ‘From a Table Topics Pack’

Evaluator Odds: Sonya D.

Evaluator Evens: Kate C.

 

Grammarian Report: Peter C.

Ums & Ahs Report: Shawn L.

Big Ears: Ann S. [FIRST]

Meeting Overview: Harini S.

Timers Report: Vivek A.

 

Visitor Feedback: Dillon H & Michael R.

DCP Update: 10 out of 10 President’s Distinguished Club 2020-2021

Forward Planner: Lana S.

 

Outgoing Club President summing up 
a spectacular year of success and fun for Concord West Toastmasters Club

Executive Announcements:

President’s Closing Remarks for the End of the Toastmaster Year: Harini S.

 

Coming Up:

Break for One Week

Next Meeting –
Tuesday 13th July 2021 Zoom

 

Tuesday, June 22, 2021

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 22nd JUNE 2021 – MEETING No: 1365 – F2F

 The Theme – ‘TABLE TOPICS EVENING


Venue – Concord Memorial Hall

 

Call to Order – Vivek A. 

Visitors – Dillon H.

 

President’s Opening & Guest Welcome – Harini S.

Meeting Host: Lana S. 

Apologies: Mina G, Sonya D, Angela Z, Rahul P, Philip B, Philip T, Cindy T, Aileen L, Kate C. 

  1. Warm Up: Fortunately or Unfortunately –  A Cruise + A Hospital + Russian Agent
  2. Last Word – Round Robbin Story
  3. What Are You Doing? – Mime
  4. Personal recommendation or Character reference – Celebrities
  5. Another Pair of Hands – Tandem Mime (One Describes the Partner Mimes)

BREAK:

 

Call to Order – Vivek A. 

Meeting Host: Lana S.

 

Table Topics Master: Peter C. – 

  1. Art Critic: Evaluate Children’s Artwork
  2. Switch It – Round Robbin Story

Evaluator Odds: Alex T.

Evaluator Evens: John H.



Big Ears: Mario G.

Best Thing of the Night: ALL

Visitor Feedback: Dillon H.

 

Forward Planner: Lana S.

Yimin W & Ellen G (RHS) were presented with their Club Badges for 1 Years Membership

by President Harini S and IPP John H


Executive Announcements and President’s Closing Remarks: Harini S.


Club reached 10 out of 10 President’s Distinguished Status 

 

Coming Up:

Next Meeting –
Tuesday 29th June 2021 Zoom

 

Monday, June 14, 2021

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 15th JUNE 2021 – MEETING No: 1364 – ZOOM

The Theme – ‘TIME TRAVEL’



Venue – ZOOM

 

Call to Order – Vivek A. 

Visitors – Nina Y.

 

President’s Opening & Guest Welcome – Harini S.

Chairman 1: Philip B. 

Apologies:  Jayne K, Glen H, Leo Z, Alex T, Philip T, Cindy C, Aileen L, Kate Crosby. 

 

Grammarian: Melody L. – Word of the Day – “PLAUSIBLE”

Introductions – ALL

Reading of Club Mission – Mina G.

Agenda Update – Lana S.

 

Point of View: John H. – “Time Travel” 

Toast: Mina G. – “To Friendship”

Review: Vivek A. – “Fitness tracker Smart Watch”

 

BREAK:

 

Call to Order: Vivek A. 

Toastmaster: Yimin W.

 

Table Topics Master: Peter C.

Evaluator Odds: Harini S.

Evaluator Evens: Ann S.

 

Grammarian Report: Melody L.

Ums and Ahs Report: Shawn L.

Meeting Overview: Rahul P. [FIRST]

Timers Report: Mario G.

 

Visitor Feedback: Nina Y.

Forward Planner: Lana S.

 

Executive Announcements and President’s Closing Remarks: Harini S.

 

Peter C – Level 1 [MS] – Second Pathway

Lana S – Triple Crown Award – 3 Pathways Levels in 12 Months



Coming Up:

Next Meeting –
Tuesday 22nd June 2021 Zoom

 

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 8th JUNE 2021 – MEETING No: 1363 – FACE 2 FACE

 The Theme – ‘OLYMPICS’

Venue – CONCORD MEMORIAL HALL, CONCORD

 

Call to Order – Vivek A. 

Visitors – Nina Y, Katie Y, Kevin Z, Jenny Z, Naro P.

 

President’s Opening & Guest Welcome – Harini S.

Chairman 1: Ann S. 

Apologies:  Cindy T, Jayne K, Glen H, Hani A, Sonya D, Yimin W, Melody L, Leo Z, Angela Z, Alex T, Mina G. 

 

Grammarian: Rahul P. – ‘MESMERISE’ 

Introductions: ALL – Theme

 

Reading of Club Mission – Naro P.

Agenda Update – Lana S.

 

Toastmaster: Kate C.

Speaker 1: Alex L. – [IP 2.2] “Down Down”

Speaker 2: Peter C. – [MS PW1.1 Ice Breaker] “A Toastmaster’s Journey”

 

Evaluator 1: Aileen L.

Evaluator 2: Harini S.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Vivek A. 

Chairman 2: Ellen G. 

The Toast: Philip B. “The Inspiration of Toastmasters”

 

Table Topics Master:Mario G.

Evaluator Odds: John H. (Undertaken in tandem Odds, Evens, Odds etc)

Evaluator Evens: Vivek A.

 

Grammarian Report: Rahul P. [FIRST]

Ums and Ahs Report: Jenny Z.  [GUEST]

Big Ears: Lana S. (Undertaken in Teams one representative at a time)

Meeting Overview: Philip T. [FIRST]

Timers Report: Philip B.

 

Visitor Feedback: Nina Y, Katie Y, Kevin Z, Jenny Z, Naro P.

Forward Planner:Lana S.



Awards & Recognition: John H.

Presented the Club with a Certificate of Appreciation from District 70 Public Relations Team for the Concord West Club's active participation in a number of key Promotional activities with District 70.

The Award was previously presented ‘virtually’ in an earlier Zoom Meeting.

 

Executive Announcements and President’s Closing Remarks: Harin S.

 

Coming Up:

Next Meeting –
Tuesday 15th June 2021 Zoom

 

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 25th MAY 2021 – MEETING No: 1362 – FACE 2 FACE

 The Theme – ‘CELEBRITIES’

 

Venue – CONCORD MEMORIAL HALL, CONCORD

 

Call to Order – Vivek A. 

Visitors – Steven N, Suri K.

 


President’s Opening & Guest Welcome – Harini S.

Chairman 1: Kate C. 

Apologies:  Jayne K, Mina G, Lana S, Sonya D, Ellen G, Philip B Alex T. 

 

Grammarian: John H. – ‘Elitism, Elitist 

Introductions: ALL – Theme

 

Reading of Club Mission – Steven N.

Agenda Update – Harini S.

 

Toastmaster: Aileen L.

Speaker 1:Peter C. – [MS 1.3] “F2F Meeting Roles”

Speaker 2:Rahul P. – [PM 2.2] “Bullying”

 

Evaluator 1: Harini S.

Evaluator 2: Ann S.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Vivek A. 

Chairman 2: Mario G. 

The Toast: Philip T. “Good Health This Winter”

 

Table Topics Master:Aileen L.

Evaluator Odds: Vivek A.

Evaluator Evens: Alex L.

 

Grammarian Report: John H.

Ums and Ahs Report: Angela Z. [FIRST]

Big Ears: Melody L.

Meeting Overview: Glen H.

Timers Report: Hani A. [FIRST]

 

Visitor Feedback: Steven N, Suri K.

Forward Planner:Harini S.

 

Awards & Recognition: John H.

Presented Members present with their Name Badges to acknowledge their 12 months Membership.


Name Badges Presented to: ann S, Mario G, Angela Z, Philip T, Vivek A, Cindy T and Rahul P
for 12 months Membership in Concord West Club


Executive Announcements and President’s Closing Remarks :Harin S.

 

Coming Up:

Next Meeting – We take a Break Tuesday 1stJune 2021
Tuesday 8thJune 2021 Face to Face

 

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – JOINT MEETING WITH SOUTH BAY TOASTMATERS IN CALIFORNIA USA SUNDAY 23rd MAY 2021 – MEETING No: 1361 – ZOOM #49

The Theme – ‘SUMMER & WINTER’

 


Venue – ZOOM 


Joint Meeting Meeting Attendance: 

Concord West Toastmasters – 12 Members

South Bay Toastmasters – 18 Member

Visitors: District 70 – 2 representatives

One from overseas a Guest of Concord west Toastmasters

 

Call to Order – Vivek A. (CWTM)

Visitors –Aubrey B, Paul Gurren (Phillip Division Director), Kathryn McClelland District 70 Public Relations Manager .

 

President’s Joint Opening & Guest Welcome – Harini S. (CWTM) and Evan G. (SBTM)

Agenda Update – Lana S (CWTM) + Evan G. (SBTM)

 

Chairman 1: Evan G. (SBTM)

Grammarian: Yoshiko S. – ‘SANGUINE’ (SBTM)(Yoshiko is based in Tokyo)

 

Toastmaster: Richard C. (SBTM)

Speaker 1: Sonya D. (CWTM) – ‘Bella Luna’

Speaker 2: Ann S. (CWTM) – ‘Vegemite’

Speaker 3: Arun B. (SBTM) – ‘Sunday Funnies’

Speaker 4: Tori A. (SBTM) – ‘Those Who Listen’

 

Evaluator 1: Lisa H. (SBTM)

Evaluator 2: Kazuko R. (SBTM)

Evaluator 3: Mario G. (CWTM)

Evaluator 4: Peter C. (CWTM)

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Vivek A. (CWTM)

Chairman 2: Evan G. (SBTM)

Toast: Harini S. (CWTM)

 

Toastmaster: Richard C. (SBTM)

Table Topics Master: Vivek A. (CWTM) + Evan G. (SBTM)

 

First Evaluator: (SBTM)

Second Evaluator: (CWTM)

Ums and Ahs Report: Frank L. (SBTM)

Timers Report: Doug M. (SBTM)

Big Ears: (KAHOOT) Melody L. (CWTM)

Vote Counter: Lana S. (CWTM)

 

General Evaluator: John H. (CWTM)

 

President’s Closing Remarks:Harin S. (CWTM) + Evan G. (SBTM)

 

Coming Up:

Joint Meeting with USA – 23rdMay 2021

Next Meeting – 25th May 2021 – F2F

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 18th MAY 2021 – MEETING No: 1360 – ZOOM #48

 The Theme – ‘IMPROMPTU CHALLENGE’


Venue – ZOOM 

 

Call to Order – Vivek A. 

Visitors – Naro P, Isabella C.

 

President’s Opening & Guest Welcome – Harini S.

Agenda Update – Lana S.

Roles were allocated into [6] Speakers and [6] Evaluators for the first half and

[7] Speakers and [7] Evaluators in the second half.

The meeting will function like a more substantial Table Topics Session.

 

Chairman 1: Yimin W. 

Apologies:  Not Recorded 

Introductions: Visitors

Grammarian: Melody L. – ‘IMPROVISE’ 

 

Reading of Club Mission – (Not Recorded).

 

Toastmaster: Lana S.

Speaker 1: Kate C. – Appliances

Speaker 2: Vivek A. – Comedy

Speaker 3: Harini S. – Art

Speaker 4: Peter C. – Breakfast

Speaker 5: Melody L. – Robots

Speaker 6: Ann S. – Wealth

 

Evaluator 1: Mario G.

Evaluator 2: Peter C.

Evaluator 3: John H.

Evaluator 4: Harini S

Evaluator 5: Lana S.

Evaluator 6: Kate C.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Vivek A. 

Chairman 2: Kate C. 

 

Toastmaster: Lana S.

Speaker 7: Ellen G. – Aquariums

Speaker 8: Hani A. – Children

Speaker 9: Cindy T. – Painting

Speaker 10: John H. – Furniture

Speaker 11: Mina G. – Archery

Speaker 12: Alex L. – Cruises

Speaker 13: Sonya D. – Natural Disasters

 

Evaluator 7: Mina G.

Evaluator 8: Vivek A.

Evaluator 9: Shawn. L. [FIRST]

Evaluator 10: Melody L.

Evaluator 11: Ann S.

Evaluator 12: Mario G.

Evaluator 13: Alex L.

 

Visitor Feedback: Naro P, Isabella C.

Grammarian Report: John H

Ums and Ahs Report: Carol T. [FIRST]

Meeting Overview: Ann S.

Timers Report: Lana S.

 

Forward Planner: Lana S.

Executive Announcements: Harin S.

23rdMay– Joint Online Meeting with South Bay Toastmasters in Los Angeles.

President’s Closing Remarks: Harin S.

 

Coming Up:

Joint Meeting with USA – 23rdMay 2021

Next Meeting – 25th May 2021 – F2F

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 11th MAY 2021 – MEETING No: 1359 – ZOOM #47

 The Theme – ‘THE GREAT OUTDOORS’


Venue – ZOOM (Last minute decision due to increased outbreaks of Covid)

 

Call to Order – Vivek A. 

Visitors – Stephen N, Joseli M.

 

President’s Opening & Guest Welcome – Harini S.

Chairman 1: Glen H. 

Grammarian: John H. – INTEGRITY 

Agenda Update – Lana S.

 

Apologies: Hani A, Jayne K, Yimin W, Ellen G, Aileen L. 

 

Introductions: Visitors

Reading of Club Mission – (Not Recorded).

 

Toastmaster: Alex L.

Speaker 1: Lana S. – [EH 1.1] [ICE BREAKER] “Not Recorded”

Speaker 2: Rahul P. – [PM 2.3] “Mentorship is a God Given Opportunity”

Speaker 3: Harini S. – [DL 3.1] “Getting to Yes or No”

 

Evaluator 1: Cindy T. [FIRST]

Evaluator 2: Vivel A.

Evaluator 3: Mario G.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Vivek A. 

Chairman 2: Peter C. 

The Toast: John H. (Based on the Theme)

 

Table Topics Master:Melody L. (Related to Theme)

Evaluator Odds: Mina G. [FIRST]

Evaluator Evens: Philip T.

 

Grammarian Report: John H

Ums and Ahs Report: Carol T. [FIRST]

Meeting Overview: Ann S.

Timers Report: Lana S.

 

Forward Planner: Lana S.

Executive Announcements: Harin S.

23rdMay– Joint Online Meeting with South Bay Toastmasters in Los Angeles.

President’s Closing Remarks: Harin S.

 

BUSINESS SESSION

Election of New Club Executive for 2021-2022 –(IPP) JohnH

Results for 2021-2022 Club Executive:

            President – Lana Shaba

            VPE – Ann Sunny

            VPM – Vivek Aggarwal

            VPPR – Sonya Dankha

            Secretary – Cindy Tchung

            Treasurer – Melody Liang

            Sergeant@Arms – Mario Gentile

            Mentor Coordinator – John Hughson

            Immediate Past President – Harini Sundaramurthy

 

Business Session Closed

 

Coming Up:

14,15 & 16 May District 70 Annual Conference

Next Meeting – 18thMay – Zoom

Joint Meeting with USA – 23rdMay 2021