Fifth Tuesday Club Social
It was also an opportunity for some members to wish our Club Champion, Lana S, all the best for the upcoming District 70 Speech Contests.
Lana had just qualified to be a representative in 3 out of the 4 Contests over the weekend of the Conference.
“LIFELONG LEARNING”
Venue – Concord Memorial Hall
Call to Order – Lana S.
President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – John H.
Chairman One: Mario G.
Agenda Update: Lana S.
Apologies: Hayley Y, Peter C, Kate C, Jing S, Rumi M, Matthew S.
Visitor Introductions: Brendan A, Moon R.
Reading of the Club Mission: Martin M.
Grammarian: (Word of the Day): Brendan D. “Philomat”
Ice Breaker: “Life Long Learning” ALL
Prepared Speech Session:
Toastmaster – Kelly Z.
Prepared Speech One: Lana S. [Contest Trial] – “Well That Was Unexpected!”
Prepared Speech Two: John H. [PM 3:3] – “Club Leadership” (Educational)
Evaluation One: Harini S. (Plus Group Feedback)
Evaluation Two: Lana S. (Under Contest Conditions)
(PS: Lana went on to win the Phillip Division Evaluation Contest and came 3rd at the District 70 Evaluation Contest Final a few weeks later)
BREAK:
Call to Order – Lana S.
Chairman Two: Alex L.
Toast: John H. – “To Our Achievements”
Table Topics Session
Table Topics Master – Brendan D. (on Theme)
Evaluator Odd Speakers – Martin M.
Evaluator Even Speakers – Harini S.
Book/Film/Food Review: Harini S. “Chutney’s” Indian Restaurant.
Book/Film/Food Review: Kelly Z. – “Influence the Psychology of Persuasion” – Robert Caldini
Grammarian Report: Brenda D.
Timers Report: Mario M.
Big Ears: Brendan A. [FIRST]
Meeting Overview: Martin M. [FIRST]
Visitor Feedback: Brendan A, Moon R.
Planning Forward: Lana S.
As part of the President's Closing remarks President John H passed on a Pathways Pin to Matthew S, for completing his Presentation Mastery Path.
President John H also formally presented Lana S with her Lachlan Division First Place trophy for representing Concord West and Area 6.
Lana now goes on to the District Conference to Contest the International Speech Contest.
Coming Up:
Club Fifth Tuesday Socail
Organica Café Concord at 7:00pm
Tuesday 30th April
District 70 Annual Conference
Warwick Farm Holiday Inn
Lana is currently in 2 Contests.
“GETTING BACK ON THE HORSE”
Venue – Concord Memorial Hall
Call to Order – Matthew S.
President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – John H.
Chairman One: Stacy K.
Agenda Update: Lana S.
Apologies: Peter C, Kate C, Carlos V, Martin M, Harini S, Melody L, Jing S, Carlos A.
Visitor Introductions: Mia Z, Cleo Z, Rossiel H, Amanda C, Du Yan Lin.
Reading of the Club Mission: Rumi M.
Grammarian: (Word of the Day): Rumi M. “Aversion”
Ice Breaker: “Something you were reluctant to restart or try again” ALL
Prepared Speech Session:
Toastmaster – John H.
Prepared Speech One: Rumi M. [PI: 2:3] – “My Experience as a Protege”
Prepared Speech Two: Matthew S. [PM 2:2] – “Squashing It!”
Prepared Speech Three: Du Yan Lin. [Contest Practice] – “How To Make a Better Cheescake!”
Evaluation One: Lana S.
Evaluation Two: Alex L.
Evaluation Three: Group Evaluation and Feedback.
(PS: Du Yan Lin went on to win the District 70 Humorous Contest just a few weeks later)
BREAK:
Call to Order – Matthew S.
Chairman Two: Alex L.
Toast: John H. – “To Contestants”
Table Topics Session
Table Topics Master – Brendan D. (on Theme)
Evaluator Odd Speakers – Du Yan Lin.
Evaluator Even Speakers – Mario G.
Book/Film/Food Review: Brendan D. “Milky Beach”, Sunset location at Vaucluse.
Book/Film/Food Review: Stacey K. – “Three Body Problems”
Grammarian Report: Rumi M.
Timers Report: Stacey K.
Big Ears: Moji A.
Meeting Overview: Mario G.
Visitor Feedback: Mia Z, Cleo Z, Rossiel H, Du Yan Lin.
Planning Forward: Lana S.
Presidents Final Closing Remarks: John H.
Coming Up:
District 70 Annual Conference
Warwick Farm Holiday Inn
Lana is currently in 2 Contests.
Club Executive Meeting
Tuesday 16th April 2024
Fifth Tuesday Social – TBA
30th April 2024
LACHLAN DIVISION
INTERNATIONAL SPEECH & EVALUATION CONTEST
Sunday 7th April 2024
Mortdale RSL, Mortdale NSW
Lana Shaba – Concord West Toastmasters – Area 6
Winner of the International Speech Contest with
Sriraman Annaswamy – Burwood Toastmasters – Area 6
Winner of the Evaluation Contest
EVALUATION CONTEST
Winner – Sri Annaswamy – Burwood Toastmasters
Target Speaker Topic – "How I conquered the Fear of Public Speaking"
INTERNATIONAL SPEECH CONTEST
Winner – Lan Shaba Concord West Toastmasters
Speech Title: "Well that was Unexpected"
“INTERNATIONAL FACT-CHECKING DAY”
Venue – Zoom
Call to Order – Matthew S.
President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – John H.
Chairman One: Rumi M.
Agenda Update: Lana S.
Apologies: Peter C, Kate C, Carlos V, Jing S, Moji A, Melody L.
Visitor Introductions: Nil
Reading of the Club Mission: Martin M.
Grammarian: (Word of the Day): Brendan D. “Sceptic”
Ice Breaker: “A ludicrous statement you’ve read or heard that doesn’t stand up to fact-checking?” ALL
Prepared Speech Session:
Toastmaster – Stacey K.
Prepared Speech One: Hayley Y. [PW: PS] Speech with Purpose] – “Neurodiversity Month”
Prepared Speech Two: Kelly Z. [PM 3:1] – “Netflix Workshop”
Evaluation One: Lana S.
Evaluation One: Alex L.
BREAK:
Call to Order – Matthew S.
Chairman Two: Brendan D.
Toast: Martin M. – “For the Curiosity We All Have” [FIRST]
Table Topics Session
Table Topics Master – John H. (True or False) In 2 sections.
Evaluator Odd Speakers – Rumi M.
Evaluator Even Speakers – Kelly Z.
Book/Film/Food Review: Rumi M. “Shogun the Movie”
Book/Film/Food Review: Mario G. – “Free Solo” Documentary
Grammarian Report: Brendan D.
Timers Report: Lana S.
Big Ears: Stacey K.
Meeting Overview: Matthew S.
Visitor Feedback: Nil.
Planning Forward: Lana S.
Presidents Final Closing Remarks: John H.
Encouraging Members to support Lana at the Lachlan Division Contest on Sunday either in person or on line.
Coming Up:
Lachlan Division Contest
Sunday 7th April – Padstow RSL
Club Executive Meeting
Tuesday 16th April 2024
