CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 11th NOVEMBER 2025 – MEETING No: 1521

 “IMPORTANT DATES”

 

Venue – The Concord

Call to Order: Dilani B.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Mario G.

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Chairman One: Sri A.

Apologies: Alex T, Grace L, Brendan D, Eyza K.

Visitor Introductions: Sam B, Manu S.

Reading of the Club: Aurora D.

Grammarian (WOD): Kelly Z. – “DOMINANT”

Ice Breaker: “Share with us a memorably important or significant date you recall in your life” – ALL

 

Toastmaster: Sri A.

Speaker 1: – Dilani B. [DL 1:2] “Thinking Beyond the Expected”

Speaker 2: – John H. [PM 4:1] “A Tale of Two Blogs”

 

Evaluator 1: Lana S.

Evaluator 2: Mario G.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Dilani B.

Chairman Two: John H.

 

Toast: Mario G. “Remembering Important Dates”

 

Table Topics Session:

Table Topics Master – Matthew S. (On Theme)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Peter C.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Aurora D. [FIRST]

 

Book, Film, Food Review: Lana S. – Lavie & Belle Bakery – Surry Hills

Book, Film, Food Review: Alex L. – Zhang Liang Malatang – Burwood

Grammarian Report: Kelly Z.

Ums & Ahs Report: Peter C.

Big Ears: Aurora D. [FIRST]

Timers Report: Lux R. [FIRST]

Meeting Overview: Gowri S. 

Business Session – Budget Approval: Postponed one short of Quorum

Visitor Feedback: Sam B, Manu S.

Planning Forward: John H. 

Peter accepted the District 70 15 Year Service Award 
on behalf of his wife Kate from President Mario.

President’s Closing Remarks: – Mario G.

 

NEXT MEETINGS:

Tuesday 25^th November
The Concord

Tuesday 16^th December
End-of-Year Social
Buddha Raksa Burwood

 LACHLAN DIVISION

2025 HUMOROUS & TABLE TOPICS CONTEST

CLUB RIVERS

Winner of Lachlan Division Humorous Speech Contest John Hughson,
representing Concord West Toastmasters and Area 6.
With Runners Up Darrell Hoffman and Vanessa Lee.

Winner of Lachlan Division Table Topics Contest John Hughson, 
representing Concord West Toastmasters and Area 6.
With Runners Up Robert Davies and Anna Di Donato.

John Hughson, supported by Concord West Toastmasters Dilani, Lana, Harini & Sri

John Hughson, addressing the audience and thanking Lachlan Division Team
and congratulating the other Contestants.

John will Represent Concord West, Area 6 and Lachlan Division
at the finals in May 2026 at the Annual Conference.

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 4th NOVEMBER 2025 – MEETING No: 1520

 “YOUR JOCKEY COLOURS”

Venue – ZOOM

Call to Order: Dilani B.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Mario G.

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Chairman One: Moji A.

Apologies: Peter C, Luz R, Rumi M, Sri A, Grace L, Aurora D, Matthew S, Brendan D, Hayley Y, Behrang S.

Visitor Introductions: Nil.

Reading of the Club: Moji A.

Grammarian (WOD): A Sri. – “NOT RECORDED”

Ice Breaker: “Tell us a Tall Tale or True about your Experience with Horse Racing” – ALL

 

Table Topics Session 1

Table Topics Master – Mario G. (On Theme)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – John H.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Kelly Z.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Dilani B.

Chairman Two: Mario G.

 

Toast: Alex L. “Run Into Your Unknown”

 

Table Topics Session 2

Table Topics Master – Dilani B. (On Theme)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Alex L.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Moji A.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: NA

 

Grammarian Report: NA.

Ums & Ahs Report: NA.

Big Ears: John H.

Timers Report: Mario G.

Meeting Overview: John H. 

Visitor Feedback: NA.

Planning Forward: John H. 

President’s Closing Remarks: – Mario G.

 

NEXT MEETINGS:

Sunday 9^th November October – Lachlan Division Humorous & Table Topics Contest

Tuesday 11^th November – The Concord

 

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 28th OCTOBER 2025 – MEETING No: 1519

 “FEAR”

 

Venue – The Concord

Call to Order: Dilani B.

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

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Chairman One: Brendan D.

Apologies: Peter C, Luz R, Gowri S, Mario G, Peter C, Kate C, Kelly Z, Grace L, Eyza K,

Visitor Introductions: Manu S, Monica, Trishanth C.

Reading of the Club: Aurora D.

Grammarian (WOD): Sri A. – “COMPLETE”

Ice Breaker: “Share with us what really scares you and why?”. ALL

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Matthew S.

 

Prepared Speech 1: Lana S. [PW: TBA] “Full Circle”

Prepared Speech 2: Peter K. [PM 3:1] “Unintended Consequence”

Prepared Speech 3: John H. [EDUCATIONAL] “The Speech Map”

 

Evaluation 1: Dilani B.

Evaluation 2: Monica (Guest).

Evaluation 3: (ALL).

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Dilani B.

Chairman Two: Roozy K. [FIRST]

Toast: Aurora D. “Having the Courage, One Step at a Time”

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Peter K. (On Theme)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – John H.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Brendan D.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: Lana S. “Lost Ladies” – Netflix 

 

Grammarian Report: Sri A.

Ums & Ahs Report: Aurora D. [FIRST] 

Big Ears: Alex L.

Timers Report: Matthew S.

Meeting Overview: Matthew S. 

Visitor Feedback: Manu S, Monica, Trishanth C.

Planning Forward: John H. 

President’s Closing Remarks: – John H (For President Mario G). 

 

NEXT MEETINGS:
Tuesday 4^th November 2025 – Zoom 

Sunday 9^th November October – Lachlan Division Humorous & Table Topics Contest

Tuesday 11^th November – The Concord

AREA 6 HUMOROUS & TABLE TOPICS CONTEST – SUNDAY 19th OCTOBER 2025

AREA 6 

HUMOROUS & TABLE TOPICS CONTEST

SUNDAY 19th OCTOBER 2025

Burwood RSL 

Clubs represented; Ashfield Toastmasters, Burwood Toastmasters, (Host), 

Concord West Toastmasters, Sydney Sunday Morning Toastmasters.

Supported by Mario, Peter K, Sri, Alex L, Moji and Eyza,

John Hughson represented Concord West Toastmasters winning the 

Humorous Speech Contest with his speech;

"So You Don't Believe in Aliens?", 

Then backed up to take out the Area 6 Table Topics Contest with a response to; 

"You find out the date of your death, what do you do?"

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 14th OCTOBER 2025 – MEETING No: 1518

 “CLUB HUMOROUS & TABLE TOPICS CONTEST”

Venue – The Concord

Call to Order: Dilani B.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Mario G.

Agenda Update: VPE John H. 

Apologies: Luz R, Rumi M, Lana S, Matthew S, Brendan D, Leon G, 

 

Chief Judge: Area 6 Director – Bruno Moro – Briefing Officials

Contest Chair: Mario G – Briefing Contestants

Humorous Contest:  

Toastmaster – Peter C.

Participants:

• ·      Gowri S – “Don’t Apologise”
• ·      John H – “So You Don’t Believe in Aliens?”

BREAK: 

Club Table Topics Contest:  

Toastmaster – Kelly Z.

Topic – 

Participants:

• ·      Peter K 
• ·      Grace L
• ·      Eyza K
• ·      John H 

Announcement of Winners: Contest Chair – Mario G.

Humorous Contest:  

·      FIRST PLACE: John H.

·      RUNNER UP: Gowri S.

Club Table Topics Contest:  

·      FIRST PLACE: John H.

·      RUNNER UP: Eyza K.

Area 6 Director Address: Bruno Moro

President’s Closing Remarks: – Mario G.

Next Meeting

Area 6 Humorous & Table Topics Contest – Sunday 19^th October

Tuesday 28^th October – Budget Vote

 

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 7th OCTOBER 2025 – MEETING No: 1517

 “DAYLIGHT SAVING”

 

Venue – Zoom

Call to Order: Mario G (For S@A Dilani).

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Mario G.

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Chairman One: Alex L.

Apologies: Luz R, Rumi M, Lana S, Matthew S, Behrang S, Dilani B, Grace L, Hayley Y.

Visitor Introductions: 

1.    Alicia Curtis, Lachlan Division Director,

2.    Bruno Moro, Area 6 Director

3.    Special Guest: Fursey Gotuaco, (Bankok)

4.    Leony, (SCBD Toastmasters D87, Jakarta)

5.    Raveendran Subramanan, (Kota Kinabalu D87)

6.    Kaushalya Aiyadurai, (Elicit Toastmasters D82, Sri Lanka)

7.    Ravn, (Kuala Lumpa)

8.    Chintan NP Sheth, (Bold & Beyond Toastmasters, D41, India)

9.    Adithya Jain, (JLL Bangalore Toastmasters, D92)

10. Manoj, (Spellwizards Advanced Toastmasters, India)

11. Asha Kumari, (Bodhi Kota Toastmasters D98, India)

12. Sitha Kathirgamanathan

Reading of the Club: Eyza K.

Grammarian (WOD): Sri A. – “ETERNAL”

Ice Breaker: “What will you do to take advantage of Daylight saving?”. ALL

Proved to be an interesting challenge given the list of unexpected Guests attending from countries nearer the equator where they have no idea what Daylight Saving is 😊

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – LDD Alicia Curtis

Special Presentation – Fursey Gotuaco

“Superior Sounds for Serious Speakers” 

How to Master Your Space with Your Voice

 

Q&A Session: (ALL).

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Mario G.

Chairman Two: Mario G.

Toast: Sri A. “To Enlightenment”

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Kelly Z. (On Theme)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – John H.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Gowri S.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: NA

Book, Film, Food Review: NA

 

Grammarian Report: Sri A. (Eyza Won with 4 uses of the WOD)

Ums & Ahs Report: Mario G. 

Big Ears: Eyza K.

Timers Report: NA.

Meeting Overview: LDD Alicia Curtis. 

Visitor Feedback: Fursey Gotuaco

Planning Forward: John H. 

President’s Closing Remarks: – Mario G.

 

Next Meeting

Tuesday 14^th October – Club Humorous & Table Topics Contest

Area 6 Humorous & table topics Contest – Sunday 14^th October

Tuesday 28^th October – Budget Vote