CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 22nd APRIL 2025 – MEETING No: 1501

 “BUCKET LIST”

Credit: Mikhail Nilov – Pexels

 

Venue – The Concord

Call to Order S@A: Brendan D.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Lana S.

 

Chairman One: Mario G.

Agenda Update: Mario G. 

Apologies: Peter C, Kate C, 

Visitor Introductions: Peter K, Steve S, Eyza K.

Reading of the Club: Dilani B.

Grammarian (WOD): Guest Peter K. – “Reticent”

Ice Breaker: “Share experiences and goals you hope to achieve for the future”. ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Alex L.

 

Prepared Speech 1: Lana S. [EDUCATIONAL] “You Already Have the Answers”

Prepared Speech 2: John H: “Leadership Roles” [EH 1:03]

 

Evaluation 1: John H.

Evaluation 2: Alex T.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A Brendan D.

Chairman Two: Moji J.

Toast: Matthew S. “Kicking the Bucket List”

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Dilani B. (On Theme) [FIRST]

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Kelly Z.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Brendan D.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: [No Report]

 

Grammarian Report – Guest Peter K. (WofD used about 9 Times)

Timers Report: Brendan D.

Ums & Ahs Report: Mario G.

Big Ears: Guest Peter K.

Meeting Overview: Dilani B. [FIRST]

Visitor Feedback: Peter K, Steve S, Eyza K.

Planning Forward: Mario G. 

 

President’s Closing Remarks: Lana S.

 

Coming Up:

 

Third Tuesday Social

Tuesday 29^th April 6:30pm

The Concord – Includes a Trivia Challenge

 

Next Meeting

Tuesday 6th May 2025

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CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 8th APRIL 2025 – MEETING No: 1500

Concord West Toastmasters Celebrated 1500 Meetings in just 63 years since it Chartered.
We had 14 of our 18 Members present.
We had 4 past Member present.
Plus 4 Visitors.
We also had the District Director, Program Quality Director, Club Growth Director and Public Relations Manager and our Lachlan Division Director join us.
And 25 guests primarily from Area 6 Clubs 

 

Venue – The Concord

Call to Order S@A: Brendan D.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Lana S.

Trivia Master: Mario G.

Master of Ceremonies: Alex T.

 

Prepared Speeches:  Club History in 3 Stages

Speaker 1: Philip Bendeich DTM

Speaker 2: Peter Crosby DTM

Speaker 3: John Hughson DTM

 

District Director Address: Mike Kano-McCallum DTM.

 

Toast: Matthew S.

 

BREAK: (Light Refreshments and Cutting of the Cake)

 

Call to Order – S@A Brendan D.

Table Topics Master: Rumi M

Trivia Announcement of Answers: Mario G.

Table Topics and Trivia – Tallying Up and Announcement of Winners – Rumi M & Mario G.

The evening also featured a continuous Slide Show of Club Meetings and Special Events going back to 2009.

Presentations – Acknowledging Contest Winners and New Members.

 

President’s Closing Remarks: Lana S.

 

Group Photo – All

 

 

Coming Up:

 

Next Meeting

Tuesday 22nd April 2025

The Concord

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 1st APRIL 2025 – MEETING No: 1499

 “MY FAVORITE BOOKS”

Philipp Brugger: Pexels

 

Venue – Zoom

Call to Order S@A: Brendan D.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Lana S.

 

Chairman One: Matthew S.

Agenda Update: Mario G. 

Apologies: Peter C, Kate C, Mario G.

Visitor Introductions: Peter K.

Reading of the Club: Dilani B.

Grammarian (WOD): Rumi M.

Ice Breaker: “Share book recommendation and reviews”. ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Lana S.

 

Prepared Speech 1: Matthew S: [PW NR] – “Is It Rude to Ask?” (A work related Practice)

Prepared Speech 2: Melody L: “When the Possible Became Negotiable” [DL 3:?]

 

Evaluation 1: John H.

Evaluation 2: John H.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A Brendan D.

Chairman Two: Alex L.

Toast: Moji A. “To Be the Best of Yourself”

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Hayley Y. (On Theme)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Rumi M.

Evaluator Even Speakers – John H.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: Rumi M – “Adolescence” The Netflix Series

 

A Group Evaluation of John’s 2 Evaluations

 

Grammarian Report – Brendan D.

Timers Report: [NO REPORT]

Ums & Ahs Report: [NO REPORT]

Big Ears: [NO REPORT]

Meeting Overview: Guest – Peter K.

Visitor Feedback: 

Planning Forward: Mario G. 

 

President’s Closing Remarks: Lana S.

 

Coming Up:

 

Concord West Toastmasters

1500 Meeting Celebration

Tuesday 8^th April 2025

 

Next Meeting

Tuesday 22nd April 2025

The Concord

LACHLAN DIVISION INTERNATIONAL & EVALUATION CONTEST – 30th MARCH 2025

 LACHLAN DIVISION 

INTERNATIONAL & EVALUATION CONTEST

Sunday 30th March 2025 Riverwood Club

The Lachlan Division Director Ada (Left) with the Lachlan Division Participants in the Evaluation Contest
with Contest Toastmaster Harini

Above and Below: The Lachlan Division Director Ada (Left) with the Lachlan Division Evaluation Contest Winner John Hughson with Contest Toastmaster Harini

Happy Area 6 Members with 2 Winners going forward to the District 70 Finals

Sri from Burwood – International (Left)

John from Concord West – Evaluation (Right front)

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 25th MARCH 2025 – MEETING No: 1498

 “GRATITUDE”

Enjoying our new venue at The Concord

 

Venue – Concord Community Club

Call to Order S@A: Brendan D.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – John H. (IPP for President Lana).

 

Chairman One: Alex L.

Agenda Update: Mario G. 

Apologies: Lana S.

Visitor Introductions: Tristian A, Peter K, Area 6 Director Tom Geba

Reading of the Club: Dilani B.

Grammarian (WOD): : Dilani B.

Ice Breaker: “Share things you’re thankful for and why”. ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Mario G.

 

Prepared Speech 1: John H: [EH 1:2] – “A Speech Crisis”

Prepared Speech 2: Dilani B. “Prevention is Better than Cure” [PW? !:2]

Prepared Speech 3: (Guest) Peter K; [PW0] “Where is Paradise?”

 

Evaluation 1: Brendan D.

Evaluation 2: John H.

Evaluation 3: Tom G.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A Brendan D.

Chairman Two: Alex L.

Toast: John H. “To Confidence”

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Alex L. (On Theme)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Mario G.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Tom G.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: : [NO REPORT]

 

Grammarian Report – Dilani B. [FIRST]

Timers Report: Dilani B. [FIRST]

Ums & Ahs Report: [NO REPORT].

Big Ears: Mario G.

Meeting Overview: Area 6 Director Tom Geba (Area Director Visit #2)

Visitor Feedback: Tristian A, Peter K, Area 6 Director Tom Geba

Planning Forward: Mario G. 

 

President’s Closing Remarks: John H. (IPP for President Lana).

 

 

Coming Up:

 

Next Meeting

Tuesday 1^st April 2025

Zoom

 

Concord West Toastmasters

1500 Meeting Celebration

Tuesday 8^th April 2025

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 11th MARCH 2025 – MEETING No: 1497

                            AREA 6                    INTERNATIONAL & EVALUATION CONTEST 

Venue – Concord Community Club 

Call to Order S@A: Lana S.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Lana S.

Area 6 Director Welcome – Tom Geba.

 

Chief Judge Briefing: (Judges/Counters): Tom Geba (Area 6 Director)

Contestants Briefing: Ada Wong. (Lachlan Division Director)

 

INTERNATIONAL SPEECH CONTEST:

Toastmaster – Lana Shaba – Concord West Toastmasters 

 

Speaker One: Steve Howard – “Triumph and Despair” – (Sydney Travelers)

Speaker Two: John Hughson – “Superheros” – (Concord West)

Speaker Three: Angela L –  “Better Every Day” – (Sydney Sunday Morning)

Speaker Four: Dianna Porter – “Absolute Happiness” – (Ashfield)

Speaker Five: Sri Annaswamy – “Loyalty Tax” – (Burwood)

 

BREAK: 

 

Test Speaker – Allan – "Adam's Ale"

EVALUATION CONTEST CONTEST:

Toastmaster – Hendrik Lianto – Burwood Club

 

Test Speaker: Allan Hough – “Adam’s Ale” – (Skyline Speakers)

 

Contestant One: Diana Porter – (Ashfield)

Contestant Two: Anna Di Donato – (Sydney Travellers)

Contestant Three: Nick Clement – (Sydney Sunday Morning)

Contestant Four: Sri Annaswamy – (Burwood)

Contestant Four: John Hughson – (Concord West)

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNERS:

INTERNATIONAL SPEECH CONTEST:

            1^st – Sri Annaswamy – Burwood Toastmasters

            2^nd – John Hughson – Concord West Toastmasters

3^rd – Steve Howard – Sydney Travelers

 

EVALUATION CONTEST:

            1^st John Hughson – Concord West Toastmasters

            2^nd Sri Annaswamy – Burwood Toastmasters

3^rd Anna Di Donato – Sydney Travelers Toastmasters

                                    

Area 6 Director Address: Tom Geba

Lachlan Division Director Address: Ada Wong

President’s Closing Remarks: Lana S.

 

Coming Up:

 

Next Meeting

Tuesday 25^th March 2025

 

Concord West Toastmasters

1500 Meeting Celebration

Tuesday 8^th April 2025

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 4th MARCH 2025 – MEETING No: 1496

 “MYTH BUSTING”

It was a 'Blokes" Night 

 

Venue – Zoom

Call to Order VPE: Mario G.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Mario G. (VPE for President Lana).

 

Chairman One: Alex L.

Agenda Update: Mario G. 

Apologies: Lana S, Kate C, Melody L, Rumi M, Dilani , Brendan D.

Visitor Introductions: NIL

Reading of the Club: Matthew S. 

Grammarian (WOD): : [NO REPORT]

Ice Breaker: “Discuss, Explore common misconceptions, conspiracies and myths”. ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – John H.

 

Prepared Speech 1: Mario G: [DL 1:1] – “What’s Been Happening”

valuation 1: Matthew S.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Mario G.

Chairman Two: Mario G.

Toast: Peter C. “To Myth Busters”

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Mario G. (On Theme)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – John H.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Alex L.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: : [NO REPORT]

 

Grammarian Report – : [NO REPORT].

Timers Report: Mathew S.

Ums & Ahs Report: Mario G.

Big Ears: John H.

Meeting Overview: [Open Forum]

Visitor Feedback: Nil

Planning Forward: Mario G. 

 

President’s Closing Remarks: Mario G. (VPE for President Lana).

 

Followed by a brief Business Session regarding the 1500 Celebration
A follow up Meeting was convened for Wednesday 12^th March

 

Coming Up:

  

Area 6 International & Evaluation Contest

Tuesday 11th March 2025

 

Concord West Toastmasters

1500 Meeting Celebration

Tuesday 8^th April 2025