Tuesday, November 30, 2021

CELEBRATION ON TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIIONAL WEBSITE

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS

"IN THE NEWS"

Concord West Toastmasters have been recognised yet again in 2 different areas. 

Locally in District 70, we have been acknowledged for 20 or more Members lodging 33% Pathways Awards.


Internationally, Concord West submitted a photo of our recent 'Celebration' Zoom Meeting in October this year and it has now been published on the Toastmasters International Website.






Monday, November 29, 2021

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 30th NOVEMER 2021 – MEETING No: 1383 – ZOOM

 “SPUR OF THE MOMENT”


Venue – Zoom

 

Call to Order – Mario G. 

President’s Opening & Guest Welcome – Ann S. (On behalf of President Lana)

 

Chairman: Kelly Z. [FIRST]

Agenda Update: Ann S.

Apologies:  Glen H, Philip T, Ellen G, Yimin W, Rahul P, Sonya D, Paul P, Cindy T, Mina G, Lana S, Hani A, Jayne K, Angela Z.

 

Visitor Introduction: Kymberly L, Adil.

 

Grammarian – Stacey K. – ‘IMPROVISED’ [FIRST]

Reading of the Mission of the Club: Stacey K.

 

Toastmaster – Kate C.

Speaker 1: John H. [PM 1.4] “Gang Mentality”

 

Evaluator 1: Aileen L.

 

Visitors Feedback: Kymberly L, Adil.

 

BREAK:

 

Call to Order – Mario G. 

Chairman 2: Mario G.

Toast: Dillon H. – “On Theme”

 

Table Topics Master: Ann S. –

Devils Advocate –     Harini S – Covid is Fake

                                    Tiffany C – The earth is Flat

                                    Shawn L – Best way to make children learn is to use the cane

News Reporter –        Alex L – A UFO Lands at Sydney Airport

                                    Stacey K – Lady Gaga Elected US President

                                    Kelly Z – New Covid variant – Kangaroo Flu

                                    Kate C – Magpie selected as State Bird of NSW

Defend Yourself –     Peter C – Stole $15M from Company

                                    Mario G – Surgeon steals organs from patients

                                    Aileen L – Reported partner to police for Covid breach

                                    Kymberly L – Not stopping at a red light

                                    Adil – Growing Cannibas reported by neighbour.

 

Grammarian Report: Stacey K.  [FIRST]

Big Ears: Vivek A. (Traditional)

 

Meeting Overview: Melody L.

Visitor Feedback: Kymberly L, Adil.

Planning: Ann S.

 

Presidents Closing Remarks: Ann S. (On behalf of President Lana)


John H Completed Presentation Mastery Level One (A Second Pathway)

 

 

Coming Up:

Next Meeting

Tuesday 7th December 2021

 

Club Members Social Night

Thursday 16th December 

Monday, November 22, 2021

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 23rd NOVEMER 2021 – MEETING No: 1382 – FACE TO FACE

               “BEING CONNECTED”

Venue – Concord Memorial Hall

 

Call to Order – Mario G. 

President’s Opening & Guest Welcome – Lana S.



Chairman: Alex L.

Agenda Update: Ann S.

Apologies:  Cindy T, Tiffany C, Rahul P, Alex T, Melody L, Mina G, Harini S, Jayne K, Philip T, Philip B, Paul P, Kate C.

 

Visitor Introduction: Immediate Past District Director, Lorinda Logaraj DTM.
Rishabh, Mahomed, Stacey K.

 

Ice Breaker – 5 Seconds – One word to describe the feeling of being back face to face.

 

Grammarian – Dillon H. – ‘INTERACTION’.

Reading of the Mission of the Club: Stacey K. [FIRST]

 

Toastmaster – Lana S.

Speaker 1: Mario G. [IP 2.2] “Just Relax”

Speaker 2: Sonya D. [LD 1.4] “Lovely Bones”

Speaker 3: Ann S. [EH 4.1] “Impromptu Speeches” (From a selection made by others)

 

Evaluator 1: Dillon H.

Evaluator 2: John H. (Written Evaluation Alex L)

Evaluator 3: Peter C.

 


Peter accepting the Award for the District 70 Mentoring Award
from Immediate Past District Director Lorinda

John receiving the Perpetual Trophy for District 70 Staff Officer of the Year
from Immediate Past District Director Lorinda

 Immediate Past District Director Lorinda
also acknowledged the IT support for the District 70 Awards Ceremony from 
VPM Vivek and Club President Lana. 
Treasurer Melody was unfortunately an apology but thanks was passed on

District Awards Presentation: IPDD Lorinda Logaraj DTM.

District 70 Staff Officer of the Year – John H. 

District 70 Mentoring Excellence Award – Accepted by Peter C.

District 70 Public Relations Award – Accepted by John H on behalf of Melody L 

 

BREAK:

 

Call to Order – Mario G. 

Chairman 2: Yimin W.

Toast: Stacey K. – “On Theme”  [FIRST]

Table Topics Master: Kelly Z. – ‘On Theme”

Evaluator All Speakers: Vivek A.

 

Big Ears: Shawn L.  [FIRST]

Grammarian Report: Dillon H.

Timers Report: Ellen G.

 

Meeting Overview: Glen H.

Visitor Feedback: Rishabh, Mahomed, Stacey K.

Forward Planner: Ann S.

 

Presidents Closing Remarks: Lana S. 

Moments of Truth Feedback to Survey

 

Coming Up:

Next Meeting

Tuesday 30th November 2021

 

Club Members Social Night

Thursday 16th December 

Monday, November 8, 2021

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 9th NOVEMER 2021 – MEETING No: 1381 – ZOOM

      “CLUB TABLE TOPICS CONTEST”



Venue – Zoom

 

Call to Order – Paul P. 

President’s Opening & Guest Welcome – Melody L.

 

Briefings: Area 6 Director – Lana S & Toastmaster Melody L.

Apologies:  NA

 

Visitors Welcomed and Briefed: Stacey K. Anne L, Ruyu (Grace) R, Linda X.

 

Toastmaster & Zoom Host – Melody L. 

Table Topic Question: ‘What Makes You Feel Secure

 

Speaker 1: Sonya D.

Speaker 2: Kate C.

Speaker 3: Cindy T.

Speaker 4: Mario G.

Speaker 5: Kelly Z.

Speaker 6: Alex T.

Speaker 7: Ellen G.

Speaker 8: Alex L.

Speaker 9: Vivek A.

Speaker 10: Yimin W.

Speaker 11: Mina G.

Participant Interviews & Certificates: Melody L.

 

BREAK

 

Call to Order – Paul P. 

Announcement of Winners: (Toastmaster): Melody L.

1st Place – Sonya D.

2nd Place – Alex T.

3rd Place – Vivek A. 


Vote of Thanks: Melody L.

Co-Zoom Host – Peter C.

Timer – Tiffany C.

Timer – Ann S

Counter – Shawn L

Counter – Angela Z

S@A – Paul P

6 Anonymous Club Judges

 

Coming Up:

Next Meeting – TAKE A BREAK

Tuesday 16th November 2021

Next Meeting

Tuesday 23rd November – Face to Face

Concord Memorial Hall

 

Club Members Social Night

Thursday 16th December 2021

Monday, November 1, 2021

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 2nd NOVEMER 2021 – MEETING No: 1380 – ZOOM

      “BOOKS ARE OUR BEST FRIENDS”


Venue – Zoom

 

Call to Order – Mario G. 

President’s Opening & Guest Welcome – Lana S.

 

Chairman: Yimin W.

Agenda Update: Ann S.

Apologies:  Philip B, Kate C, Joseli M, Glen H, Sonya D, Paul P.

 

Visitor Introduction: Grace R, Linda X, Stacey K, Anne L.

 

Ice Breaker – 5 Seconds – One word to describe the feeling of being back face to face.

 

Grammarian – Aileen L. – ‘EXPEDITE’.

Reading of the Mission of the Club: Kelly Z.

 

Toastmaster – Kelly Z. [FIRST]

Speaker 1: John H. [PM 1.1 Ice Breaker] “Swim or Sink”

Speaker 2: Ann S. [PI 1.1 Ice Breaker] “A Bit of This – A Bit of That”

 

Evaluator 1: Mario G.  (Written Evaluation – Lana S)

Evaluator 2: Dillon H. (Written Evaluation Harini S)

 

Visitor Feedback: Stacey K. Anne L, Ruyu (Grace) R, Linda X.

 

BREAK:

 

Call to Order – Mario G. 

Chairman 2: Philip T.

Toast: Shawn L. – “Our Best friends – Books”

 

Table Topics Master: Peter C. – ‘On Theme” (Written Evaluation Melody L)

Evaluator Odds: Lana S.

Evaluator Evens: Hani A.

 

Grammarian Report: Aileen L.

Timers Report: Cindy T.

Ums & Ahs Report: Vivek A.

 

Meeting Overview: Alex L.

Visitor Feedback: Stacey K. Anne L, Ruyu (Grace) R, Linda X.

Forward Planner: Ann S.

 

Presidents Closing Remarks: Lana S. 

 

Pathways Completions: Mario Level 1. Ellen Level 1.

 

Coming Up:

Next Meeting

Tuesday 9th November 2021

Club Table Topics Competition

 

Club Members Social Night

Thursday 16th December 2021