CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 10th MARCH 2026 – MEETING No: 1531

 “RE-BOOT”

 

Venue – The Concord 

Call to Order: John H. [For S@A Dilani B].

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Mario G.

Agenda Update: John H. 

Chairman One: Alex L.

Apologies: Peter C, Kate C, Dilani B, Rumi M, Alex T, Eyza K, Brendan D.

Visitor Introductions: Roberto B, Maria O, Ashveer S, Thilini J. 

Reading of the Club: Roozy K.

Grammarian (WOD): Senthil J. – [ELEQUENCE] [FIRST]

Ice Breaker: “Share with us something you have had on hold and plan to ‘re-boot’ in the near future”. ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Mario G.

Prepared Speech 1: Grace L. [PM 1:1 – Ice Breaker] 
“Choosing Courage”  [FIRST]
Prepared Speech 2: Roozy K. [PM 1:1 – Ice Breaker] 
“Small Steps, Big Changes”  [FIRST]

Prepared Speech 3: Luz R. [DL 1:2] Write a Speech with Purpose.
“About Kindness”.

Evaluation 1: Gowri S.

Evaluation 2: Sri A.

Evaluation 3: John H.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – John H. [For S@A Dilani]

Chairman Two: Alex L.

Toast: John H. – “Stepping Up” 

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Sri A. (Contest Topics) 

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Luz R.

Evaluator Even Speakers – John H.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: NA.

Book, Film, Food Review: NA.

 

Grammarian Report: Senthil J. [FIRST].

Ums & Ahs Report: Luz R.

Big Ears: Grace L.

Timers Report: Senthil J. [FIRST]

Meeting Overview: Mario G.

Visitor Feedback: Roberto B, Maria O, Ashveer S, Thilini J.

Planning Forward: John H. 

·      Congratulate Sri A on winning both International and Evaluation Contests at Lachlan Division

·      Club Semi-Annual Dues by 30^th March

·      District 70 Conference – 1^st – 3^rd May 2026 – Concord West in all 4 Contests

·      Mentoring Program update by 1^st April 2026  

President’s Closing Remarks: – Mario G.

 

Coming Up:

NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 24th March 2026

LACHLAN DIVISION INTERNATIONAL & EVALUATION CONTEST – SUNDAY 8th MARCH 2026

 LACHLAN DIVISION 

INTERNATIONAL & EVALUATION CONTEST

Penshurst RSL

Concord West Toastmasters was brilliantly represented in a quality field in both Contests by Club Member Sri Annaswamy at the final Lachlan Division Contest.

Sri was supported by Club President Mario and VPE John.

Sri goes on represent, Lachlan Division, Area 6 and Concord West Toastmasters at the upcoming District 70 Finals at the District 70 Conference in May.

Sri will be competing at the Gala Dinner in the International Contest on 

Saturday 2nd May.

And at the Sunday Lunch in the Evaluation Contest on Sunday 3rd May 2026.

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 3rd MARCH 2026 – MEETING No: 1530

SCREEN TIME

 

Venue – Zoom 

Call to Order: John H. [For S@A Dilani B].

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Mario G.

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Chairman One: Gowri S.

Apologies: Peter C, Kate C, Sri A, Kelly Z, Harini S, Aurora D, Moji A, Grace L, Brendan D, Roozy K, Dilani B, Rumi M.

Visitor Introductions: NIL.

Reading of the Club: Luz R.

Grammarian (WOD): Luz RS. – [PHUBBING]

Ice Breaker: “Share your impression of either the positives or negatives of Screen Time in all forms”. ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Eyza K.

Prepared Speech 1: John H. [Educational] “Pathways Workshop”
Evaluation: NA.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – John H. [For S@A Dilani]

Chairman Two: Eyza K.

Toast: Luz R. – “The Balance of the Use of Screens” 

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Mario G. (On Theme) 

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Alex L.

Evaluator Even Speakers – John H.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: Eyza K. “The Creative Act – A Way of Being” Book by Rick Rubin

Book, Film, Food Review: NA

 

Grammarian Report: Luz R.

Ums & Ahs Report: NA.

Big Ears: Alex L.

Timers Report: Luz R.

Meeting Overview: Gowri S.

Visitor Feedback: Amanda N.

Planning Forward: John H.  

President’s Closing Remarks: – Mario G.

 

Coming Up:

Lachlan Division International and Evaluation Contest

Penshurst RSL – Penshurst

NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 10^th March 2026

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 24th FEBRUARY 2026 – MEETING No: 1529

 “IMPROVISATION”

 

Venue – The Concord 

Call to Order: John H (For S@A Dilani).

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – John H. (For President Mario). 

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Chairman One: Gowri S.

Apologies: Peter C, Kate C, Moji A, Grace L, Eyza K, Kelly Z, Gabriella, Dilani B.

Visitor Introductions: Reshma S, Thilini J, Senthil J. 

Reading of the Club: Roozi K.

Grammarian (WOD): Roozy K. [RESOURCEFUL].

Ice Breaker: “Tell us about any situation where improvisation was used to effect – or not”. ALL

 

Improvised Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – John H.

Table Topics Session One: To Contest Timing

A range of questions were proposed to all Members and Visitors

Odd Speaker Evaluations: Sri A. 

Even Speaker Evaluations: Brendan D. 

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order –John H. [For S@A Dilani B.]

Chairman Two: Alex L.

Toast: Luz R. – “Improvisation to be Resourceful” 

Improvised Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Gowri S.

Table Topics Session Two: To Contest Timing

A range of questions were proposed to all Members and Visitors

Odd Speaker Evaluations: John H. 

Even Speaker Evaluations: Luz R. 

 

Book, Film, Food Review: N.A.

Book, Film, Food Review: N.A.

 

Grammarian Report: Roozy K.

Ums & Ahs Report: N.A.

Big Ears: Gowri S.

Timers Report: Alex L.

Meeting Overview: Brendan D.

Visitor Feedback: Reshma S, Thilini J, Senthil J.

Planning Forward: John H.  

President’s Closing Remarks: – John H. [For President Mario]. 

 

Coming Up:

NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 3^rd MARCH 2026 – ZOOM

AREA 6 INTERNATIONAL SPEECH AND EVALUATION CONTEST

 AREA 6

INTERNATIONAL SPEECH

AND EVALUATION CONTEST

Ashfield Club – Sunday 22nd February 2026

Concord West Toastmasters Club was very ably represented by 

Sriraman Annaswamy with his International Speech – 

"My Grandpa's Monster"

Sri was supported by Members of Concord West Toastmasters;
IPP Lana, VPPR Matthew, President Mario and VPE John

Sri went on to win both Contests and will represent Concord West Club and Area 6 at what will be the last Lachlan Division international Speech and Evaluation Contests prior to the realignment brought about by the amalgamation of District 90 and District 70 from July 2026.

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 10th FEBRUARY 2026 – MEETING No: 1528

 “CLUB CONTEST”

 

Venue – The Concord 

Call to Order: Dilani B.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Mario G.

 

Contest Chair: Mario G. (Contestant Briefing) 

Chief Judge: John H. (Officials Briefing)

Apologies: Peter C, Kate C, Grace L,

 

Toastmaster – International Speech Contest – Brendan D.

Speaker One:  Eyza K – “Beyond Labels”

Speaker One:  Sri A – “Grandpa’s Monster”

 

Interviews: Brendan D.

 

  

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – Dilani B.

Toastmaster – Evaluation Contest – Kelly Z.

 

Test Speaker: John H “So You Don’t Believe in Aliens?”

Competitor One:  Sri A. – 

Competitor Two: Matthew S.

 

Interviews: Kelly Z.

 

Contest Chair: Mario G. (Announcement of Winners)

International Speech: 

·      First – Sri A.

·      Runner Up – Eyza K.

Evaluation Contest: 

·      First – Sri A.

·      Runner Up – Matthew S.

Meeting Overview: Dilani B.

Planning Forward: John H.  

President’s Closing Remarks: – Mario G.

 

Coming Up:

AREA INTERNATIONAL & EVALUATION CONTEST
Ashfield Club Time TBC
Sunday 22^nd February 2026

 

NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 24^th February 2026

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 3rd FEBRUARY 2026 – MEETING No: 1527

 “BEST PRACTICE”

 

Venue – Zoom 

Call to Order: Dilani B.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Mario G.

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Chairman One: Alex L.

Apologies: Peter C, Kate C, Aurora D, Moji A, Grace L, Brendan D.

Visitor Introductions: Amanda N. 

Reading of the Club: Luz R.

Grammarian (WOD): Lana S. – GUIDELINES

Ice Breaker: “Share instances where you have experienced best or worst practice anywhere?”. ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Gowri S.

 

Prepared Speech 1: Eyza K. [PM L:2] Communication Style
“The Power of How We Speak”

Prepared Speech 2: Eyza K. [EH L 4:4] Successful Club Series
“Best Practice”

 

Evaluation 1: Matthew S. 

Evaluation 2: Gowri S. 

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – Dilani B.

Chairman Two: Eyza K.

Toast: Hayley Y. – “National Women’s Physicians Day” 

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Luz R. (On Theme) 

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Sri A.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Matthew S.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: Lana S. “Red Rooster Cheeseburger”

Book, Film, Food Review: Matthew S. “Cats Cradle”

 

Grammarian Report: Lana S.

Ums & Ahs Report: Luz R. 

Big Ears: Gowri S.

Timers Report: John H.

Meeting Overview: Dilani B.

Visitor Feedback: Amanda N.

Planning Forward: John H.  

President’s Closing Remarks: – Mario G.

 

Coming Up:

NEXT MEETING

CLUB INTERNATIONAL & EVALUATION CONTESTS
Tuesday 10^th February 2026

 

AREA INTERNATIONAL & EVALUATION CONTEST
Ashfield Club Time TBC
Sunday 22^nd February 2026

 

NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 24^th February 2026