CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 1st AUGUST 2023 – MEETING No: 1444 – F2F

“MELODIC MUSIC”

Venue – Zoom

Call to Order – Lana S. (On behalf of S@A Matthew S).

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Glenn T.

 

Chairman One – Mojtaba A.

Agenda Update: Lana S.

Apologies:  Sonya D, Shawn L, Dennis S, Kate C, Norman L.

 

Word of the Day: Brendan D “Harmony”

Reading of the Mission of the Club: Brendan D. 

 

ICE BREAKER: 

“Your favorite Album or genre of music?” ALL

 

PREPARED SPEECH SESSION:

Toastmaster: Stacey K.

Speaker One: Lana S. [DL 3:3] – “It’s Party Time”

Evaluation One: – Hayley Y.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Lana S.

Chairman 2: Mario G.

 

Toast: Peter C. – (No Recorded)

 

TABLE TOPICS: On Theme

Toastmaster: Hayley Y.

Evaluation Odd Speakers: – Jing S. [FIRST]

Evaluation Even Speakers: Rumi M. [FIRST]

 

Grammarian Report: Brendan D. [FIRST]

Ums & Ahs: Alex L.

Timers Report: Glenn T.

 

Film/Book/Food Review: Lana S. “Brazilian BBQ” [New Segment]

Visitor Feedback: Nil

 

Business Session: Melody L. (Treasurer’s Report – Tabling 2023-24 Budget Projection)

Planning Forward: Lana S. 

Presidents Final Closing Remarks: Glenn T.

 

Coming Up:

Next Meeting – 8^th August 2023 – F2F 

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 25th JULY 2023 – MEETING No: 1443– F2F

 “FIREWORKS”

Venue – Concord Memorial Hall

Call to Order – Matthew S.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Glenn T.

New Club President Glenn welcoming New Member Rumi M
with her Membership Certificate.

New Club President Glenn welcoming New Member Jing S 
with her Membership Certificate.

Chairman One – Harini S.

Agenda Update: Lana S.

Apologies:  Sonya D, Kate C, Lana S, Peterc, Shawn L.

 

Visitor Introductions: Brendan D, Sausabh M

Reading of the Mission of the Club: Rumi M. 

 

ICE BREAKER: 

“A time you saw, or felt fireworks?” ALL

 

PREPARED SPEECH SESSION:

Toastmaster: Alex T.

Speaker One: John H. [PM 3:1] – “Moments of Truth Reviewed”

Educational: Dennis S. – “Crafting Your Speech”

·      Interactive Session to prepare a Speech Map in 10 minutes.

Educational: Glenn T. – “Using the Stage”

·      Best practice for both Stage management and Introducing Speakers

Evaluation One: – Kelly Z.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Matthew S.

Chairman 2: Alex T.

 

Toast: Mario G. – “The Good Feelings You Get From Fireworks”

 

TABLE TOPICS: On Theme

Toastmaster: Stacey K.

Evaluation Odd Speakers: – Kelly Z.

Evaluation Even Speakers: Mojtaba A. [FIRST]

 

Ums & Ahs: Rumi M. [FIRST]

Timers Report: Jing S. [FIRST]

Big Ears: Alex L. (Without Chocolates)

Visitor Feedback: Brendan D, Sausabh M

Planning Forward: Glenn T. (For VPE Lana S).

Presidents Final Closing Remarks: Glenn T.

 

Coming Up:

Next Meeting – 1^st August – Zoom

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 11th JULY 2023 – MEETING No: 14412– F2F

“NOSTALGIA”

 Venue – Concord Memorial Hall

Call to Order – Matthew S.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Glenn T.

Chairman One – Kelly Z.

Agenda Update: Lana S.

Apologies:  Sonya D Mario G, Harini S, Alex T, Shawn L.

Visitor Introductions: New Area 6 Director – Kevin Zhang, Rumi M, Brendan D.

Word of the Day: [REMINISCE]

Reading of the Mission of the Club: Jing S. 

ICE BREAKER: 

“An activity or location that makes you feel particularly nostalgic?” ALL

 PREPARED SPEECH SESSION:

Toastmaster: Stacey K.

Speaker One: Lana S. [DL 3:2] – “Tell Me Something I Don’t Know”

Speaker Two: Dennis S. [DL 1:1] – Ice Breaker – “License to Thrill”

 Evaluation One: – Brendan D. [FIRST]

Evaluation Two: – Melody L

BREAK: 

Call to Order – Matthew S.

Chairman 2: Glenn T.

Toast: Moji A – “For the Best of Times”

TABLE TOPICS: On Theme

Toastmaster: John H.

Evaluation Odd Speakers: – Stacey K.

Evaluation Even Speakers: Norman L. [FIRST]

Grammarian Report: Matthew S.

Timers Report: Lana S.

Ums & Ahs: Jing S. [FIRST]

Big Ears Dennis S.

Meeting Overview: Rumi M. [FIRST]

Visitor Feedback: Rumi M, Brendan D.

Planning Forward: Lana S. 

Presidents Final Closing Remarks: Glenn T.

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Coming Up:

No Meeting Third Tuesday 18^th July

Next Meeting – 25th July – F2F 

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 4th JULY 2023 – MEETING No: 1441 – ZOOM

 “A NEW BEGINNING”

 

Venue – Zoom

 

Call to Order – Lana S.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Glenn T.

 

Chairman One – Alex T.

Agenda Update: Lana S.

Apologies:  Sonya D, Harini S & Hayley Y.

 

Visitor Introductions: Rumi M, Brendan D.

Word of the Day: Mario G.  [INCEPTION]

Reading of the Mission of the Club: Norman L. 

 

ICE BREAKER: 

“A moment you had a new beginning?” ALL

 

TABLE TOPICS: Stranded on a Tropical Island

Toastmaster: Lana S.

Participants were allocated an item which they had to explain to the rest of the group made them invaluable in order to stay on the island.

 

Evaluation Odd Speakers: – John H.

Evaluation Even Speakers: – Stacey K.

 

In the End a Vote was cast and Fisherman Mario was voted most important member to stay on the Island.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Mario G.

Chairman 2: Mojitaba A. [FIRST]

 

Special item – Goals and Ambitions for the New Toastmaster Year: Lana S. 

 

Grammarian Report: Mario G.

Timers Report: Lana S.

Big Ears: Norman L. [FIRST]

Meeting Overview: Melody L.

Visitor Feedback: Rumi M, Brendan D.

Planning Forward: Lana S. 

Presidents Final Closing Remarks: Glenn T.

 

Club Members have taken on District Roles for the new Toastmaster year.

·      Glenn T – Area Director 

·      Lana S – Club Coach 

·      Lana S – Gavel Club Sponsor and Leader

·      John H – D70 Newsletter Editor

·      John H – D70 Graphics & Production Coordinator

Coming Up:

Next Meeting – 11th July – F2F