CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 13th OCTOBER 2026 – MEETING No: 1553

 “COMMITMENT”

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, Senthil J, Thilini J, Gowri S, Lana S, Alex T.

 

Chairman One: Luz R.

Visitor Introductions: Anne L, Mary M.

Reading of the Club: Yair O. 

Grammarian (WOD): Yair O, [Revamp] [FIRST]

 

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Ashveer S.

Ice Breaker: “What is something you have recently made a solid commitment to do?” ALL

 

Speaker One: [DL 1:1] – Ice Breaker – John H.
      “Making a Start”

 

Evaluator One: Sri A.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – Luz R.

Chairman Two: Dilani B.

Toast: Maria M. – “For Ourselves”  

 

Table Topics:

Table Topics Master – Alex L. (To Contest Timing)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Brendan D.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Karina V. [FIRST]

 

Book, Film & Food Review: Alex L. “Esops Fable of the Donkey”

 

Grammarian Report: Yair O..

Ums & Ahs Count: NA.

Big Ears: Luz R.

Timers Report: Brendan D.

 

Meeting Overview: Dilani B

Best Spot of the Night: Mario G. [FIRST] (The Toast by Maria M)

Visitor Feedback: Anne L, Mary M.

 

Planning Forward: John H. 

Special Presentations from District 70 Awards Day

 

Mario and Sri received their Triple Crown Awards for 2025-2026

Alex L received his 10 Years of Service Trophy

Concord West Toastmasters were awarded Best Website for 2025-2026

John was awarded the Ted Mackness Full House Award Trophy

for services to District 70

President’s Closing Remarks: – Brendan D. 

NEXT MEETING

Club Contests
International + Evaluation + Table Topics

Tuesday 27^th October 2026

Club Humorous Night
Tuesday 8^th December 2026

2025-2026 DISTRICT 70 ANNUAL AWARDS – SATURDAY 10th OCTOBER 2026

CONCORD WEST SHINES AT THE 2025-2026 

DISTRICT 70 ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY 

Sriraman Annaswamy & Mario Gentile

Received Triple Crown Badges

Concord West – Best Website

Accepted by VPPR Sriraman Annaswamy

Alex Lee – 10 Years Service Award

Accepted by Peter Crosby DTM

Alex Thomas DTM – 15 Years Service Award

Accepted by Peter Crosby DTM

Peter Crosby DTM – 20 Years Service Award

Accepted by Peter Crosby DTM

John Hughson DTM – Awarded the 2025-2026 

Ted Mackness Full House Award

Accepted by John Hughson DTM with the 2025-2026 District Trio

The trophy was taken away to be refurbished

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 6th OCTOBER 2026 – MEETING No: 1552

 “COMPETITIVE SPIRIT”

Venue – Zoom 

Call to Order: Luz R.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Brendan D.

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Apologies: Kate C, Peter C, Gowri S, Sri A, Ashveer S, Roberto B

 

Chairman One: Alex L.

Visitor Introductions: Carine C, Mary M, Sachin S.

Reading of the Club: Yair O. 

Grammarian (WOD): Maria M, [Mettle]

Ice Breaker: “Share some aspect of your experience where

you were particularly competitive” ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Brendan D.

 

 

Speaker One: [DL 2:1] – Understand Your Leadership Style – Luz R.
      “What is the Best Style”

Speaker Two: [Practice] – Master of Ceremonies – Maria O.
      “Untitled”

Speaker Three: [DL 1:2] PPresent a Speech with Purpose – John H.

      “Why We Compete”

 

Evaluator One: Dilani B.

Evaluator Two: ALL

Evaluator Three: Mario G.

      Mario G also completed a Path with this Evaluation.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – Luz R.

Chairman Two: Brendan D.

Toast: Area 50 Director – Sachin S. – “To Competition”  

 

Table Topics:

Table Topics Master – Maria M.

Evaluator Odd Speakers – John H.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Dilani B.

 

Book, Film & Food Review: Yair O. “Breaking the habit of being yourself”

Book, Film & Food Review: Maria M. “Work Experience ”.

 

Grammarian Report: Maria M.

Ums & Ahs Count: Brendan D.

Big Ears: Karina V.

Timers Report: Yair O. [FIRST]

 

Meeting Overview: Luz R.

Best Spot of the Night: Alex L. [FIRST] 

Visitor Feedback: Carine C, Mary M, Sachin S.

 

Planning Forward: John H. 

President’s Closing Remarks: – Brendan D. 

NEXT MEETING
The Concord – Tuesday 13th October 2026 – The Concord

 

Club Contests
International + Evaluation + Table topics

Tuesday 27^th October 2026

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS FIFTH TUESDAY SOCIAL – TUESDAY 29th SEPTEMBER 2026

FIFTH TUESDAY SOCIAL

The Palace Hotel – Mortlake

Members of Concord West Toastmasters gathered at The Palace Hotel at nearby Mortlake for some great pub fair and some great banter. 

This was our 4th Fifth Tuesday Social for the year.

It was for most attendees their first experience of The Palace.

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 22nd SEPTEMBER 2026 – MEETING No: 1550

 “MILESTONES”

Venue – The Concord Club 

Call to Order: Luz R.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Brendan D.

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Apologies: Kate C, Peter C, Gowri S. Kelly, Mario G, Dilani B, Roberto B, Ashveer S, Maria O.

 

Chairman One: John H.

Visitor Introductions: NA.

Reading of the Club: Yair O. 

Grammarian (WOD): Luz R, [Not Recorded]

Ice Breaker: “Share with us some point in which you can reflect upon a Milestone in your life” ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Yair O. [FIRST]

 

 

Speaker One: [EH 1:1] – Ice Breaker – Alex L.
      “Weapons of Mass Distraction”

Speaker Two: [PI 1:1] – Vocal Variety – Sri A.
      “Walk With Tradition”

Speaker Three: [PM 1:1] Ice Breaker – Karina V. [FIRST]

      “The Power or Panic Zone”

Speaker Four: [MS 3:1] Inspire Your Audience – Gowri S

     “Getting Hitched”

 

Evaluator One: Luz R.

Evaluator Two: Lana S.

Evaluator Three: Sri A.

Evaluator Four: John H.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – Luz R.

Chairman Two: Brendan D.

Toast: Gowri S. – “The Equinox”  

 

Table Topics:

Table Topics Master – Senthil J.

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Brendan D

Evaluator Even Speakers – Roozy K.

 

Grammarian Report: Luz R.

Big Ears: Maria M.

Timers Report: Luz R.

Book, Film & Food Review: Karina V. “Influence – The Phsicy of Persuasion”

Book, Film & Food Review: Maria M. “Work Experience ”.

 

Meeting Overview: John H.

Visitor Feedback: NA

 

Best Spot of the Night: Brendan D. [FIRST] 

Planning Forward: John H. 

President’s Closing Remarks: – Brendan D. 

NEXT MEETING
The Concord – Tuesday 6^th October 2026 – Zoom

 

Club Contests
International + Evaluation + Table topics

Tuesday 27^th October 2026

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 8th SEPTEMBER 2026 – MEETING No: 1549

 “INNOVATION”

Venue – The Concord Club 

Call to Order: Luz R.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Brendan D.

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Apologies: Kate C, Peter C, Gowri S.

 

Chairman One: Dilani B. 

Visitor Introductions: NA.

Reading of the Club: Karina V. 

Grammarian (WOD): Senthil J [MAGNANAMOUS]

Ice Breaker: “What would you like to see innovated to make life better” ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Ashveer S. [FIRST]

 

Speaker One: [PI 3:3] – Connecting with an Audience – Kelly Z.
      “The Perfect Match”

Speaker Two: [VC 1:1] – Ice Breaker – Maria M.
      “The places that make me feel alive”

Speaker Three: [PM 1:5] Vocal Variety – Brendan D.

      “The Days Nobody Sees”

Speaker Four: [PW 1:2] Writing a Speech with Purpose – Roberto B

     “The Toughest but Best Boss”

 

Evaluator One: Alex L.

Evaluator Two: Luz R.

Evaluator Three: Alex T.

Evaluator Four: Lana S.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – Luz R.

Chairman Two: John H.

Toast: Ashveer S. [FIRST] – “Change Without Notice”  

 

Table Topics:

Table Topics Master – Maria M. [FIRST]

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Mario G.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Kelly Z.

 

Book, Film & Food Review: Lana S. “Baking Brownies”

Book, Film & Food Review: Alex L. “The Right Mindset”.

 

 

Grammarian Report: Senthil J.

Big Ears: Senthil J.

Timers Report: Karina V [FIRST].

Meeting Overview: Ashveer S. [FIRST].

Visitor Feedback: NA

 

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

Planning Forward: John H. 

New Member Presentation – Yair O.

President’s Closing Remarks: – Brendan D. 

NEXT MEETING
The Concord – Tuesday 22nd September 2026 

Dues Renewals by 15^th September

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. 

                                               Dues Renewals by 15^th September 2026 

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Our Club won't charge it but it will be helpful if you pay before 15th 

NEXT MEETING
The Concord – Tuesday 8th September 2026