CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 1st SEPTEMBER 2026 – MEETING No: 1548

“MENTORING”

Venue – Zoom 

Call to Order: John H. (Standing in for S@A Luz R.)

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Brendan D.

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Apologies: Kate C, Peter C, Grace L, Eyza K, Thilini J, Maria O, Luz R, Ashveer S.

 

Chairman One: Brendan D. 

Visitor Introductions: NA.

Reading of the Club: Karina V. 

Grammarian (WOD): Alex L. [NURTURING]

Ice Breaker: “Tell us what you understand about the Pathway you have selected” ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Maria M. [FIRST]

 

EDUCATIONAL:

The Pathway Journey – John Hughson – With Q&A

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – John H.

Chairman Two: Sri A.

Toast: Roberto B. – “Nona Tina”  (A tribute to his grandmother and her generation)

 

Table Topics:

Table Topics Master – Karina V. [FIRST]

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Mario G.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Dilani B.

 

Book, Film & Food Review: John H. The variety of Harlen Gobern TV Dramas

Book, Film & Food Review: Maria M. The Escape Hut.

 

Grammarian Report: Alex L.

Ums & Ahs Report: Karina V. [FIRST]

Big Ears: Brendan D.

Timers Report: Roberto B.

Meeting Overview: Gowri S.

Visitor Feedback: NA

 

Best Spot of the Night: Mario G. [FIRST] 

Planning Forward: John H. 

President’s Closing Remarks: – Brendan D. 

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The Concord – Tuesday 8th September 2026 

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 25th AUGUST 2026 – MEETING No: 1547

 “MOMENTUM”

Venue – The Concord 

Call to Order: Luz R.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Brendan D.

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Apologies: Kate C, Peter C, Grace L, Eyza K, Thilini J, 

 

Chairman One: Brendan D. 

Visitor Introductions: Yari O, Alan L.

Reading of the Club: Karina V. 

Grammarian (WOD): Maria O. [UNWAVERING]

Ice Breaker: “What is something you have been putting off – but really want to get done” ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Karina V. [FIRST]

Speaker One: Luz R – [[DL L3:4] Inspire Your Audience – 
TITLE: “The Cure for Indifference”

Speaker Two: Matthew S. – [PM 5:3] Reflecting on your Path – FINAL L5
TITLE: “Time Lapse”

Speaker Three: Ashveer S. – [PM 1:3] Vocal variety and Body Language
TITLE: “In It To Win It!”

 

Evaluator One: Lana S.
Evaluator Two: Sri A.

Evaluator Three: Alex T.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – Luz R.

Chairman Two: Alex L.

Toast: Mario G. – “Keeping the Momentum Going” 

 

Table Topics:

Table Topics Master – Senthil J. [FIRST]

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Kelly Z.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Dilani B.

 

Big Ears: Mario G..

Timers Report: Maria M. [FIRST]

Meeting Overview: Maria M. [FIRST]

Best Spot of the Night: Sri A. 

Visitor Feedback: Yari O, Alan L.

Planning Forward: John H. 

 

President’s Closing Remarks: – Brendan D. 

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The Concord – Tuesday 25th August 

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 11th AUGUST 2026 – MEETING No: 1546

 “SILENCE MATTERS”

Venue – The Concord 

Call to Order: Luz R.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Brendan D.

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Apologies: Kate C, Peter C, Dilani B, Grace L, Eyza K, Thilini J, Lana S, Gowri S.

 

Chairman One: Luz R.

Visitor Introductions: Yari O, Mandy Z.

Reading of the Club: Karina V. 

Grammarian (WOD): Karina V. [QUIESENCE]

Ice Breaker: “When did you experience a time when it was best to stay silent and say nothing” ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Luz R.

Speaker One: Senthil J – [TBA 1:1] Ice Breaker – 
TITLE: “Eat Well. Move Around and Sleep Well”

 

Speaker Two: Mario G – [PM 1:1] Ice Breaker – 
TITLE: “Are Bee Keepers Farmers or Crazy People”

 

Evaluator One: Alex T.
Evaluator Two: Brendan D

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – Luz R.

Chairman Two: Roozy K.

Toast: Maria M. – “The Power of Silence” [FIRST]

 

Table Topics:

Table Topics Master – Luz R.

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Alex T.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Sri A.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: Alex L. – “The 3 Rip-offs – Food + Medicine + Pharmaceuticals”

 

Grammarian Report: Karina V. [FIRST]

Ums & Ahs Report: Maria O. [FIRST]

Big Ears: Luz R.

Timers Report: Maria M. [FIRST]

Meeting Overview: Kelly Z. 

Best Spot of the Night: Sri A. [FIRST]

Visitor Feedback: Yari O, Mandy Z.

Planning Forward: John H. 

 

  

New Member Presentations: Maria M, Karina V

President’s Closing Remarks: – Brendan D. 

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The Concord – Tuesday 25th August 2026

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 4th AUGUST 2026 – MEETING No: 1545

 “Q&A”

Venue – Zoom 

Call to Order: Luz R.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Brendan D.

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Chairman One: Luz R.

Apologies: Kate C, Peter C, Ashveer S, Mario G, Lana S, Thilini J, Roberto B, Brendan D, Senthil J, Hayley Y, Gowri S, Sri A.

Visitor Introductions: Karina V, Maria M.

Reading of the Club: Karina V. 

Grammarian (WOD): Maria M. [Cogent]

Ice Breaker: “What is the silliest question you have ever been asked – or asked of someone else?” ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – John H.

EDUCATIONAL: Q&A

Section One: Toastmasters + Club Meetings + Club Roles
Section Two: Pathways + Speeches + Distinguished Club Program

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – Luz R.

Chairman Two: John H.

Toast: Karina V. – “Curiosity” [FIRST]

 

Table Topics:

Table Topics Master – Luz R. (Extemporanious)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Mario G.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Alex L.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: Alex L. – “Clean your lenses – to get a better view”

 

Grammarian Report: Maria M. [FIRST]

Ums & Ahs Report: Maria M. 

Big Ears: Maria M. [FIRST]

Timers Report: Dilania B.

Meeting Overview: Karina V. [FIRST]

 

Visitor Feedback: Karina V, Maria M.

Planning Forward: John H. 

President’s Closing Remarks: – Brendan D. 

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The Concord – Tuesday 11th August 2026

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 28th JULY 2026 – MEETING No: 1544

“FIND YOUR PATH”

Venue – The Concord 

Call to Order: Luz R.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Brendan D.

 

Agenda Update: Mario G. 

Chairman One: Brendan D. 

Apologies: Kate C, Peter C, Dilani B, Grace L, Eyza K, Maria O, John H, Kelly Z, Roozy K.

Visitor Introductions: Sean Y, David M, Yair O, Karina V.

Reading of the Club: Maria M. 

Grammarian (WOD): Mario G. [Persevere]

Ice Breaker: “Explain why yu have selected the Pathway you have – or wish to choose and why?”. ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Alex L.

Speaker One: Ashveer S. [DL1:2] Writing a Speech with Purpose – 

Title: “Nothing to Hide”.

Speaker Two: Lana S.. [EH 5:1] Final Level 5 – 

Title: “Money, Money, Money”.

 

 

Speech Evaluations:

Evaluation One: Mario G.

Evaluation Two: Brendan D.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – Luz R.

Chairman Two: Maria M. [FIRST]

Toast: Senthil J. – “Health is Wealth”

 

Table Topics:

Table Topics Master – Thilini J. [FIRST].

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Sri A.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Dilani B.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: Senthil J. – “New Tax Policy” 

 

Grammarian Report: Mario G.

Ums & Ahs Report: Maria M. [FIRST]

Big Ears: Luz R.

Timers Report: Roberto B. [FIRST]

Meeting Overview: Sri A.

 

Visitor Feedback: Sean Y, David M, Yair O, Karina V.

Planning Forward: Brendan D. 

President’s Closing Remarks: – Brendan D. 

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The Concord – Tuesday 4th August 2026

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 14th JULY 2026 – MEETING No: 1543

 “KICK OFF”

Venue – The Concord 

Call to Order: Luz R.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Brendan D.

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Chairman One: Senthil J. 

Apologies: Kate C, Peter C, Dilani B, Grace L, Eyza K, Maria O, Allan O, Matthew S.

Visitor Introductions: Karina V, Maria M, Phil J.

Reading of the Club: Maria M. 

Grammarian (WOD): Brendan D [No Recorded]

Ice Breaker: “What do you want to achieve in Toastmasters as we kick off the first half of the year”. ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Kelly Z.

Speaker One: Mario G. [PM1:2] Writing a Speech with Purpose – 

Title: “The most important picture you have probably never seen”.

Speaker Two: Guest [School Presentation] 

Title: “The Joy of Discovery”.

Speaker Three: John H [Educational]

Title: “The Speech Map”.

 

Speech Evaluations:

Evaluation One: Ashveer S. [FIRST]

Evaluation Two: All Members.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – Luz R.

Chairman Two: Thilini J. [FIRST]

Special Guest Appearance – The Dural Lifeboat Challenge – Mahatma Gandhi

 

Toast: Luz R. – [Not Recorded]

 

Table Topics:

Table Topics Master – Roberto B. [FIRST].

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Sri A.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Alex T.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: Alex L. – [Not Recorded] 

Book, Film, Food Review: Ashveer S. – [Not Recorded] 

 

Grammarian Report: Brendan D.

Ums & Ahs Report: Thilini J. 

Big Ears: Roozy K.

Timers Report: [Not Recorded]

Meeting Overview: Luz R.

Visitor Feedback: Karina V, Maria M, Phil J.

Planning Forward: John H. 

President’s Closing Remarks: – Brendan D. 

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The Concord – Tuesday 28th July 2026

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 7th JULY 2026 – MEETING No: 1542

 “TALL STORY OR TRUE”

Venue – The Concord 

Call to Order: S@A – Luz R. 

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – John H (VPE for President Brendan D).

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Chairman One: Alex L.

Apologies: Kate C, Peter C, Senthil J, Ashveer S, Dilani B, Grace L, Eyza K, Alan O, Gowri S, Maria O, Matthew S, Lana S.

Visitor Introductions: Karina V, Maria M.

Reading of the Club: Not Recorded 

Grammarian (WOD): Nil.

Ice Breaker: “Share with us a tall story or true that you have heard about?”. ALL

 

Session One – Tall Tales & True:  John H.

2-3 Minutes to tell us a story true or false on any topic and we have to vote on whether it is true or false. Topics included:

Weird Sister, Cricket, UFO’s, Orcas, The Photo, K2, Lost Time, Torn ACL, Coincidences, Proposal, Food Poison

 

Speech Evaluations:

Evaluation One: Mario G.

Evaluation Two: Hayley Y.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – Luz R.

Chairman Two: Lana S.

Toast: Sri A. – “Winter – The season of Restoration”

 

Session Two – Tall Tales & True:  Luz R.

2-3 Minutes to tell us a story true or false on any topic and we have to vote on whether it is true or false. Topics included:

Broke into a House, Chook Poo, Met Messi, Arranged Marriage, Maonkey Brains, Oprah, Business Class Upgrade, Bondi Friend, Japanese Sword, Tram Horror.

 

Speech Evaluations:

Evaluation One: Roberto B.

Evaluation Two: Brendan D.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: Maria M. – “Eleven Minutes” [FIRST]

Book, Film, Food Review: Lana S. – “Bah BQ – Crow’s Nest” 

 

Grammarian Report: Nil.

Ums & Ah’s Report: Nil.

Big Ears: Sri A.

Timers Report: Luz R.

Meeting Overview: John H.

 

Visitor Feedback: Karina V, Maria M.

Planning Forward: John H. 

President’s Closing Remarks: – Brendan D. 

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The Concord – Tuesday 14th July 2026