CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 14th APRIL 2026 – MEETING No: 1534

 “GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS”

Venue – The Concord Boardroom 

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

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Mario G.

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Chairman One: Ashveer S. [FIRST] 

Apologies: Kate C, Kelly Z, Eyza K, Dilani B, Matthew S, Lana S, Gowri S, Brendan D.

Visitor Introductions: Omar S, Allan O, Gus German, D70 PRM Maria German. 

Reading of the Club: Robert B. [FIRST]

Grammarian (WOD): Luz R. – [ARTICULATE] 

Ice Breaker: “Share any situation, work or study where you had to present a speech – how did it go?”. ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Peter C.

Prepared Speech 1: Mario G. [DL3:3] ‘Using Presentation Software’
TITLE: “A Better Presentation” – 

Prepared Speech 2: Gus G. [Guest Presenter] ‘A Work Rehearsal”

TITLE: “Vulnerability Management”

Evaluation 1: Sri A.

Evaluation 2: Group Evaluation

 

BREAK: 

 

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

Chairman Two: Roberto B. [FIRST]

Toast: Senthil J. – “Building Confidence” [FIRST]

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Luz R.

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Alex L.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Mario G.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: Peter C. – “My Life Stoies – Peter Alexander Crosby” 

Book, Film, Food Review: NA

 

Grammarian Report: Luz R.

Ums & Ahs Report: John H.

Big Ears: Roberto B. [FIRST]

Timers Report: Senthil J. [FIRST]

Meeting Overview: PRM Maria German.

Visitor Feedback: Allan O, Gus German, D70 PRM Maria German. 

Planning Forward: John H. 

·      Concord West Club has Achieved Presidents Distinguished for 2026

President’s Closing Remarks: – Mario G. 

·      New Member Presentations: Roberto B, Senthil J, Ashveer S.

Coming Up:

NEXT MEETING
F2F Tuesday 28th April 2026

 

DISTRICT 70 CONFERENCE

Friday 1^st to Sunday 3^rd May 2026

Concord West has 4 Competitors 

One in each Contest Category

 

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 7th APRIL 2026 – MEETING No: 1533

 “LEADERSHIP”

 

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: Luz R.

Apologies: Grace L, Maria O, Brendan D, Alex T, Gowri S, Senthil J, Dilani B, Matthew S, Peter C.

Visitor Introductions: Nil.

Reading of the Club: Thilini J. [FIRST]

Grammarian (WOD): Thilini J. – [NOT RECORDED] [FIRST]

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

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Lana S.

Speaker 1: Mario G. [DL3:1] ‘Negotiate the Best Outcome’
“Designing the Win-Win Path” – 

Speaker 2: John H. [Educational] ‘Club Leadership’

 

Evaluation 1: Sri A.

Evaluation 2: Group Response

 

BREAK: 

 

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

Chairman Two: John H.

Toast: Eyza K. – “Not Recorded” 

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Sri A.

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Mario G.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Hayley Y.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: Lana S. Brew Spot North Strathfield

Book, Film, Food Review: Alex L. (Not Recorded)

 

Grammarian Report: Thilini J. [FIRST].

Ums & Ahs Report: Roberto B. [FIRST]

Big Ears: Ashveer S. [FIRST]

Timers Report: John H.

Meeting Overview: Eyza K. [FIRST]

Visitor Feedback: Nil.

Planning Forward: John H. 

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

President’s Closing Remarks: – Mario G.

 

Coming Up:

NEXT MEETING
F2F Tuesday 14th April 2026

FIFTH TUESDAY CLUB SOCIAL – 31st MARCH 2026

FIFTH TUESDAY SOCIAL

Trivia @ The Concord

A small but enthusiastic group gathered for some drinks and a meal and participated in the regular Tuesday evening Trivia Night at The Concord.

We called our Team 'The Toasties' and had a good run in the first half 

but we faded a bit fast in the second round but we had fun.

L>R: President: Mario, VPM: Brendan, Gowri, Sri, VPE John and brand new member Maria.

 

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 24th MARCH 2026 – MEETING No: 1532

 “AWKWARD MOMENTS”

 

Venue – The Concord 

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

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – John H. [For President Mario G].

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Chairman One: Alex T.

Apologies: Peter C, Kate C, Dilani B, Rumi M, Gowri S, Grace L, Aurora D, Mario G.

Visitor Introductions: Allan O, Anu, Julie O, Roberto B, Ethan W. 

Reading of the Club: Maria O.

Grammarian (WOD): Robert B. – [PRONUNCIATION] [FIRST]

Ice Breaker: “Share with us a time when you were stuck for the right words to say”. ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Alex L.

Prepared Speech 1: Anu V. [Guest – International Contest Test Run]

Prepared Speech 2: John H. [EH 4:1] ‘Impromptu Speaking’
“On the Spot” – The speaker had a random selection of scenarios give and had 2-3 Minutes to provide a response

 

Evaluation 1: Sri A.

 

BREAK: 

 

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

Chairman Two: Roozy K.

Toast: Matthew S. – “Learning Peoples Names” 

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Brendan D.

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Alex L.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Matthew S.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: Maria O. [FIRST]

Book, Film, Food Review: NA.

 

Grammarian Report: Roberto B. [FIRST].

Ums & Ahs Report: Eyza K.

Big Ears: Thilini J. [FIRST]

Timers Report: Luz R.

Meeting Overview: Luz R. [FIRST]

Visitor Feedback: Allan O, Anu, Julie O, Roberto B, Ethan W. 

Planning Forward: John H. 

·      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: – John H. [For President Mario G].

Induction of New Member – Maria O.

 

Coming Up:

AREA 6 SOCIAL – Friday 27^th March 2026
Informal Club Social – Tuesday 31^st March at The Concord
NEXT MEETING
Online Tuesday 7th April 2026

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