Monday, May 29, 2023

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 30th MAY 2023 – SOCIAL NIGHT

 SOCIAL NIGHT

KING PIN BOWLING 

NORTH STRATHFIELD


A great night was had by a small group of Concord West Members; Lana, Sonya, Melody, Mario, Glenn and John who were joined by 2 guests from Mount Pritchard Toastmasters; Duyam and Seakay.

The King Pin Champions for the evening were Glenn and Duyam on matching top score of 96.

We look forward to our next 5th Tuesday Social Event in August.






 



Monday, May 22, 2023

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 23rd MAY 2023 – MEETING No: 1437 – F2F

 “BEAT THE CLOCK”

Venue – Concord Memorial Hall

 

Call to Order – Mario G.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – John H.

 

Chairman One – Matthew S.

Agenda Update: Glenn T.

Apologies:  Sonya D, Stacey K, Melody L, Shawn l, Alex T.

 

Visitor Introductions: Nil

Word of the Day: Kelly Z.  [RYTHM]

Reading of the Mission of the Club: Norman L. 

 

ICE BREAKER: 

“Something you were just in time for?”. ALL

 

PREPARED SPEECH SESSION:

Toastmaster: Kate C.

Speaker One: John H. [IP 5.2] – “The Ardill House Committee”

 

Educational: Lana S. [Moments of Truth Module Three] 
“Fellowship, Variety & Communication”

The Session has been Videoed and will be available on the Club YouTube Account

 

Evaluation – Dennis S.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Mario G.

Chairman 2: Harini S.

 

Toast: Dennis S. (Not Recorded)

 

TABLE TOPICS: 

Table Topics Master – Norman L. [FIRST] 
(The challenges of speaking a second language)

Evaluator (Odd Speakers) – Kate C.

Evaluator (Even Speakers) – Peter C.

 

Grammarian Report: Kelly Z.

Timers Report: Mojitaba A. [FIRST]

Meeting Overview: Mario G.

 

Club Business Session: IPP Lana S. (Club Executive Elections)

·      President – Glenn T.

·      Vice President Education – Lana S.

·      Vice President Membership – Mario G.

·      Vice President Public Relations – Sonya D.

·      Treasurer – Melody L.

·      Secretary – Harin S.

·      Sergeant @ Arms – Matthew S.

Presidents Closing Remarks: John H.

 

Coming Up:

30th May Social Night

Kingpin North Strathfield – 7:30pm

Monday, May 15, 2023

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 16th MAY 2023 – MEETING No: 1436 – F2F

 “SUPERFICIAL”

Venue – Concord Memorial Hall

Club President John H passing on the Perpetual Area 6
 International Speech Trophy to the 2023 Winner Peter C.

Call to Order – Mario G.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – John H.

 Chairman One – Mario G.

Agenda Update: Glenn T.

Apologies:  Sonya D, Stacey K, Mathew S, Melody L, Dennis S.

Visitor Introductions: Nil

Word of the Day: Shawn L.  [MYSTERY]

Reading of the Mission of the Club: Norman L. [FIRST]

ICE BREAKER: 

“Something superficial you no longer care about?”. ALL

IPP – Lana S took us through a very interesting challenge
to emphasis the importance of gestures and actions in a presentation

PREPARED SPEECH SESSION:

Impromptu Speech: Lana S – The Humorous Journey 

(An exercise in Gestures and Movement)

Educational: Peter C. [Moments of Truth Module Two] [PW: MS 3.2]

“Membership Orientation”

The Session has been Videoed and will be available on the Club YouTube Account

Evaluation – Lana S.

BREAK: 

Call to Order – Mario G.

Chairman 2: Kelly Z.

Toast: Glenn T. – “To the Concord West Toastmaster Club”

TABLE TOPICS: 

Table Topics Master – Shawn L. (Characters from Mythology Cont.)

Evaluator (Odd Speakers) – Mojitaba A. [FIRST]

Evaluator (Even Speakers) – Alex L.

Grammarian Report: Shawn L.

Ums & Ahs Counter: John H.

Timers Report: Kate C.

Big Ears: Norman L. [FIRST]

Meeting Overview: John H.

Planning: Glenn T.


The attendees of the Meeting congratulating Lana S
on her historic win at the District 70 Humorous Speech Contest

Club President John presenting our newest Member Norman
with his Certificate of Membership

Presidents Closing Remarks: John H.

·      Congratulated the Members who attended and assisted at the Conference.

·      Congratulated Lana on Winning the District Humorous Contest.

·      Outlined the change of Area 6 Clubs.

Coming Up:

30th May Social Night

Kingpin North Strathfield – 7:30pm

Thursday, May 11, 2023

DISTRICT 70 ANNUAL CONFERENCE FRIDAY 12th to 14th MAY 2023

2023 DISTRICT CONFERENCE

A WIN FOR CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS 

IN SO MANY WAYS.

A huge congratulations to the Club Members who attended, participated and contributed to our first face to face District Conference in 3 years.

Particular congratulations and thanks to:

Peter C, Kate C, John H, Lana S, Sonya D, Melody L, and Matthew S, for making a full Club Table at the Friday evening Humorous Speech Contest Dinner in support of Lana.

  • LANA S – Winning the District Humorous Trophy for 2023
  • GLENN T – Finalist in the District Table Topics Contest for 2023
  • GLENN T – Photographer and Videographer for the entire Conference
  • SONYA D – Assisting with Photography on Friday Evening
  • MELODY L – Assisting with Videography on Friday Evening
  • LANA S – Assisting with Photography on Saturday Evening
  • JOHN H – Toastmasters for the International Speech Contest on Saturday Evening
  • PETER C – Chief Judge for the International Speech Contest on Saturday Evening
Also in attendance in her role as an Area Director in Ocean Division was Harin S.
A contribution and participation for which the Club can be duly proud.
























Monday, May 8, 2023

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 9th MAY 2023 – MEETING No: 1435 – F2F

 “UNDEFEATED”

Venue – Concord Memorial Hall

 

Call to Order – Mario G.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – John H.

 

Chairman One – Lana S.

Agenda Update: Glenn T.

Apologies:  Sonya D, Kate C, Peter C, Denns S.

 

Visitor Introductions: Norman L. Naeum (Naomi) S.

Word of the Day: Matthew S.  [TRIUMPHANT]

Reading of the Mission of the Club: Norman L.

 

ICE BREAKER: 

“When were you defeated”. ALL

 

PREPARED SPEECH SESSION:

Toastmaster & Warm Up: Lana S.

Educational: John H. [Moments of Truth Module One] “First Impressions”

The Session has been Videoed and will be available on the Club YouTube Account

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Mario G.

Chairman 2: Stacey K.

 

Toast: Lana S. – “To the Champions… Bread makers”

 

TABLE TOPICS: 

Table Topics Master – Shawn L. (Characters from Mythology )

Evaluator (Odd Speakers) – Mario G.

Evaluator (Even Speakers) – John H.

 

Grammarian Report: Matthew S.

Ums & Ahs Counter: Alex L.

Timers Report: Matthew S.

Big Ears: Melody L.

Meeting Overview: Mojitaba A. [FIRST]

 

Visitor Feedback: Norman L. Naeum (Naomi) S.

Planning: Glenn T.


Presidents Closing Remarks: John H.

 

Coming Up:

District 70 Annual Conference

12, 13 & 14 May 2023

Monday, May 1, 2023

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 2nd MAY 2023 – MEETING No: 1434 – ZOOM

 “VALUED”


Venue – Zoom

 

Call to Order – Mario G.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – John H.

 

Chairman One – John H.

Agenda Update: Glenn T.

Apologies:  Sonya D.

 

Visitor Introductions: Norman L. Area 6 Director Gowri S.

Word of the Day: Melody L. – [The 3 Variations of – APPRECIATE]

Reading of the Mission of the Club: Mojitaba A.

 

ICE BREAKER: 

“An occasion someone made you proud of your special talent”. ALL

 

PREPARED SPEECH SESSION:

Ptaostmaster: Glenn T.

Speaker 1: Stacey K. [PW SR1.4] “3 Life Lessons I have learnt from Travel” 

Group Evaluation: – Hayley Y.

 

Stacey presenting her SR1.4 Presentation


Hayley delivering her Evaluation of Hayleys Speech

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Mario G.

Chairman 2: Mojitaba A.

Toast: Alex L. – “Become a Valuable Person”

 

TABLE TOPICS: 

Table Topics Master – Lana S. (Using a AI Program called Yoodi.AI we had to form a mini speech using the random words that appear on the shared screen )

Evaluator (Odd Speakers) – Stacey K.

Evaluator (Even Speakers) – Alex T.

 

Grammarian Report: Melody L.

Ums & Ahs Counter: Shawn L.

Timers Report: Mario G.

Big Ears: John H. (Fastest typist with the correct answer in the Chat wins)


Area 6 Director Gowri presented her second Club Visit Address

Meeting Overview: Area 6 Director Gowri S. 

Area 6 Director Address: Gowrie S.

Visitor Feedback: Norman L.

Planning: Glenn T.

Presidents Closing Remarks: John H.

·      District Realignment could see an increase in the Clubs in our Area 6

·      An update regarding the renovation progress of the new Concord Club

·      Moments of Truth starts next meeting

·      One extra Meeting in May

Coming Up:

District 70 Annual Conference

12, 13 & 14 May 2023