SUNDAY 27th OCTOBER 2024 – DISTRICT 70 AWARDS CEREMONY

2023-2024 DISTRICT 70

ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY

REVESBY WORKERS CLUB

Concord West Toastmasters took out 3 District Awards.

Harini was Awarded the District Staff Officer Merit Award

for her exceptional work coordinating Club Officer Training in 2023-2024

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Immediate Past President John accepted the Public Relations Award on behalf of the Club for the Print Category 

For our Club Visitor Pack

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Current Club President Lana

was awarded the highest District Award

TOASTMASTER OF THE YEAR 2023-2024

Lana joins a very distinguished list on names on the Tony Zammit Shield. 

To recognise her amazing work right across the District supporting, building and starting new Clubs and demonstrating the core values of Toastmasters.

SUNDAY 27th OCTOBER 2024 – AREA 6 – HUMOROUS & TABLE TOPICS CONTEST

 

 AREA 6

HUMOROUS AND TABLE TOPICS CONTEST

Burwood RSL Club

TABLE TOPICS

Subject: "The Best Kept Secret"

Concord West represented by Club Champion – Brendan D

Brendan D won First Place out of a field of 5 Contestants.

Brendan goes on to represent Area 6 at the Lachlan Division Contest in November.

HUMOROUS SPEECH CONTEST

Concord West represented by Club Champion – Mathew S.

Speech Title – "I Suffer from MCS"

Matthew S was a highly credible Runner Up out of a field of 5 Contestants.

Congratulations also to Concord West Member Kelly Z as Toastmaster 

for the Area 6 Humorous Speech Contest. 

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 22nd OCTOBER 2024 – MEETING No: 1485

 “STORYTELLING” 

Venue – Concord Memorial Hall

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – John H (On behalf of President Lana)

 

Chairman One: John H.

Agenda Update: Mario G. 

Apologies: Rumi M, Lana S.

Visitor Introductions: Claude. Glenn, Others

Reading of the Club Mission: Dilani B. 

 

Ice Breaker: “Share engaging and imaginative stories.” ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Brendan D

 

Prepared Speech 1: Mario G. [IP 5:1] – “Panel Discussion – Subject AI”

Prepared Speech 2: Matthew S. [REHEARSAL] – “Living with MCS”  Humorous Speech Contest

 

Evaluation 1: John H.

Open Evaluation: All

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Brendan D.

Chairman Two: Mario G. 

Toast: Visitor Claude. – “To Retirement” [FIRST]

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – John H. (On Theme)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Mario G.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Matthew S.

 

Timers Report: Dilani B.

Ums & Ahs Report: Visitor Glenn [FIRST].

Visitor Feedback: Claude, Glenn & Others

Planning Forward: Mario G. 

 

President’s Closing Remarks: John H (IPP)

Presentation of New Member Certificate to New Member Cleo Z.

Plus formerly presented our 2 Club Champions with their Table Topics and Humorous Speech Certificates.

 

Coming Up:

 

Area 6 Humorous & Table Topics Contest

Sunday 27^th October 2024

Burwood RSL

 

District 70 Awards

Sunday 27^th October 2024

Revesby Workers

 

Fifth Tuesday Social

The Concord 7:15pm

 

Lachlan Division Humorous & Table Topics Contest

Mid November

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 8th OCTOBER 2024 – MEETING No: 1484

 “CLUB HUMOROUS 

AND TABLE TOPICS CONTEST”

 

Venue – Concord Memorial Hall

Call to Order – Brendan D.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Lana S.

 

Contest Chair & Chief Judge: Tom Geba (Area 6 Director).

Agenda Update: Mario G.

Apologies: Rumi M, Melody L.

Visitor Introductions: Rodigo R.

Reading of the Club Mission: Dilani B. 

 

TABLE TOPICS CONTEST:  

Toastmaster – Lana S.

Question: “What's the most important lesson you've learned from a failure?”

 

Contestant 1: Moji A.

Contestant 2: Brendan D.

Contestant 3: Matthew S.

 

Interviews: Lana S

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Brendan D.

Toastmaster – Lana S.

 

HUMOROUS SHOWCASE:

Matthew S. – “Suffering from MCS”.

Group Feedback & Evaluation

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNERS OF TABLE TOPICS CONTEST:

Brendan D. – First

Matthew S. – Runner Up

AREA 6 DIRECTOR ADDRESS:

Tom Geba

Visitor Feedback: Rodigo R.

 

Planning Forward: Mario G. 

 

Coming Up:

 

Area 6 Humorous & Table Topics Contest

Sunday 27^th October 2024

 

District 70 Awards

Sunday 27^th October 2024

 

Lachlan Division Humorous & Table Topics Contest

Mid November

 

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 1st OCTOBER 2024 – MEETING No: 1483

 “PERSONAL GROWTH”

Venue – Zoom

Call to Order – Brendan D.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – John H (On behalf of President Lana)

 

Chairman One: John H.

Agenda Update: John H. (On behalf of VPE Mario G).

Apologies: Stacey K, Rumi M, Mario G, Melody L.

Visitor Introductions: Nicholas A and Claude.

Reading of the Club Mission: Dilani B. 

Grammarian: (Word of the Day): Matthew S. (HEADWAY) 

 

Ice Breaker: “Share experiences and insights on self-improvement.” ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Carlos V.

 

Prepared Speech 1: Lana S. [DL 3:3] – “Not Again”

Prepared Speech 2: John H. [EDUCATIONAL] – “Mentoring Update” 

 

Evaluation 1: Hayley Y

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Brendan D.

Chairman Two: Rumi M.

Toast: Brendan D. – “To growth; to learning to be our best selves”

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Lana S. (On Theme)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Hayley Y.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Moji A.

 

Book/Film/Food Review: Carlos V. – “Into The Fire” – Netflix Series

Grammarian Report: Matthew S.

Timers Report: Matthew S.

Ums & Ahs Report: Alex L.

Big Ears: Nicholas. (Guest) – [FIRST]

Meeting Overview: Matthew S.

Visitor Feedback: Nicholas & Claude

Planning Forward: Mario G. 

 

Business Session: Presentation of 2024-2025 Club Budget. Rumi M. – Club Treasurer

Presidents Final Closing Remarks: Lana S.

 

Coming Up:

 

Next Meeting – Contest

Club Humorous & Table Topics Contest

8^th October 2024

 

Area 6 Humorous & Table Topics Contest

Sunday 27^th October 2024

 

District 70 Awards

Sunday 27^th October 2024

 

Lachlan Division Humorous & Table Topics Contest

Mid November

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 24th SEPTEMBER 2024 – MEETING No: 1482

 “CULTURAL EXCHANGE”

Venue – Concord Memorial Hall

Call to Order – Brendan D. (Welcome back after time off with Injury)

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Lana S.

 

Chairman One: Matthew S.

Agenda Update: Mario G. 

Apologies: Stacey K, Rumi M, Kate C.

Visitor Introductions: Sung S, Cathy, Area 6 Director Tom Geba

Reading of the Club Mission: Dilani B. 

Grammarian: (Word of the Day): Moji A. (DIVERSITY) 

 

Ice Breaker: “Share traditions and customs from different cultures.” ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Kelly Z.

 

Prepared Speech 1: John H. [PM 5:1] – “SPSNNC Committee” [FINAL LEVEL 5]

Prepared Speech 2: Dilani B. [PM 1:1] – “Ice Breaker” 

Prepared Speech 2: Lana S. [Practice] – “Maid of Honour” 

 

Evaluation 1: Area Director Tom G.

Evaluation 2: Mario G.

Evaluation 3: Peter C.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Brendan D.

Chairman Two: Dilani B. 

Area Director Address: Tom Geba Area 6 Director

Toast: Mario G. – “Great Cultural Exchanges”

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Lana S. (On Theme)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Brendan D.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Matthew S.

 

Book/Film/Food Review: Peter C. – “High Road Leadership – Maxwell”

Grammarian Report: Moji A.

Timers Report: Matthew S.

Ums & Ahs Report: Tom G.

Big Ears: Moji A.

Meeting Overview: Kelly Z.

Visitor Feedback: Sung, Cathy.

Planning Forward: Mario G. 

Presidents Final Closing Remarks: Lana S.

 

Coming Up:

 

Next Meeting F2F

1^st October – Zoom

 

Club Humorous & Table Topics Contest

8^th October 2024

 

Area 6 Humorous & Table Topics Contest

Sunday 27^th October 2024

 

Lachlan Division Humorous & Table Topics Contest

Mid November

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 10th SEPTEMBER 2024 – MEETING No: 1481

“CREATIVE EXPRESSION”

 

Venue – Concord Memorial Hall

Call to Order – Brendan D. (Welcome back after time off with Injury)

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Lana S.

 

Chairman One: John H.

Agenda Update: Mario G. 

Apologies: Stacey K, Rumi M, Kate C, Peter C, Matthew S.

Visitor Introductions: Clarke H, Sasha H.

Reading of the Club Mission: Dilani B. 

Grammarian: (Word of the Day): Lana S. (IDIOSINCRATIC / ECCENTRIC) 

 

Ice Breaker: “Share artistic talents and creative pursuits.” ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Dilani B. [FIRST]

 

Prepared Speech 1: John H. [PM 5:2] – “Job Interview Techniques” 

Prepared Speech 2: Mario G. [IP 4:3] – “Challenging Audiences – Bee Keeping” 

Evaluation 1: Brendan D.

Evaluation 2: Carlos V.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Brendan D.

Chairman Two: Carlos V. 

Toast: Dilani B. – “Not Recorded” [FIRST]

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Alex L. (On Theme)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Kelly Z.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Carlos V.

 

Book/Film/Food Review: Lana S. – “PaperBoy Café – Mortlake”

Grammarian Report: Lana S.

Timers Report: Carlos V.

Ums & Ahs Report: Brendan D.

Big Ears: Kelly Z.

Meeting Overview: Lana S.

Visitor Feedback: TBC

Planning Forward: Mario G. 

Presidents Final Closing Remarks: Lana S.

  

Coming Up:

 

Next Meeting F2F

24th September 2024

 

Club Humorous & Table Topics Contest

8^th October 2024

 

Area 6 Humorous & Table Topics Contest

Sunday 27^th October 2024

 

Lachlan Division Humorous & Table Topics Contest

Mid November

 

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 3rd SEPTEMBER 2024 – MEETING No: 1480

“OVERCOMING FEARS”

 

Venue – Zoom

Call to Order – Matthew S. (For S@A Brendan D)

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Lana S.

 

Chairman One: Matthew S.

Agenda Update: Mario G. 

Apologies: Stacey K, Rumi M, Kate C, Peter C, Brendan D.

Visitor Introductions: Nil.

Reading of the Club Mission: Carlos V. 

Grammarian: (Word of the Day): John H. (TERROR / TERRIFY) 

 

Ice Breaker: “Share storiesof facing and/or overcoming fears.” ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Mario G.

 

Prepared Speech 1: Carlos V. [PM 3:2] – “Our New Warehouse” 

Evaluation 1: Matthew S.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Matthew S. (For S@A Brendan D)

Chairman Two: Carlos V. 

Toast: Lana S. – “Overcoming Our Fears”

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Mario G. (On Theme)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – John H..

Evaluator Even Speakers – Carlos V.

 

Book/Film/Food Review: Hayley Y. – “Mucha Ice Gelato Burwood Road”

Book/Film/Food Review: Moji A. – “The Will” Netflix Series.

Grammarian Report: John H.

Timers Report: Alex L.

Ums & Ahs Report: Moji A.

Big Ears: Matthew S.

Meeting Overview: Hayley Y. [FIRST].

Visitor Feedback: Nil

Planning Forward: Mario G. 

Presidents Final Closing Remarks: Lana S.

 

Special Announcement: Member Hayley Y Announced her upcoming wedding in October

 

Coming Up:

 

Next Meeting Zoom

10th September 2024

 

Club Humorous & Table Topics Contest

8^th October 2024

 

Area 6 Humorous & Table Topics Contest

Sunday 27^th October 2024

 

Lachlan Division Humorous & Table Topics Contest

Mid November