CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 11th FEBRUARY 2025 – MEETING No: 1494

 “EMBRACING CHANGE”

For our first meeting back at the fabulously renovated Concord Community Club (former RSL) 

we held a relatively small meeting in the main Function Room.

One of a couple of potential meeting areas that will be available to us.

Venue – Concord Community Club 

Call to Order S@A: Brendan D.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Lana S.

 

Chairman One: Matthew S.

Agenda Update: Mario G. 

Apologies: Peter C, Kate C, Alex T, Melody L.

Visitor Introductions: David L & Mohammed A.

Reading of the Club: Dilani B. 

Grammarian (WOD): Moji A. “Resilience”

Ice Breaker: “Share stories of adapting to new places and situations”. ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Dilani B.

 

Prepared Speech 1: John H: [EH 1:2] – “The Value of Evaluations” 

Prepared Speech 2: Matthew S: [PM 5:1] – “I Didn’t Know This Was So Hard!” 

 

Evaluation 1: Kelly Z.

Evaluation 1: Lana S.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Mario G.

Chairman Two: Lana S.

Toast: Brendan D. “Change to Improve Ourselves”

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Mario G. (On Theme)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Alex L.

Evaluator Even Speakers – John H.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: Lana S. – “Los Dos Hombres – Mexican Restaurant”

Book, Film, Food Review: Mohammed A. [VISITOR] – “Dale Carnegie” “How to Win Friends & Influence People”

 

Grammarian Report – Moji A.

Timers Report: David L .{L. [VISITOR]

Ums & Ahs Report: Mario G.

Big Ears: Kelly Z.

Meeting Overview: Moji A.

Visitor Feedback: David L & Mohammed A.

Planning Forward: Mario G. 

 

President’s Closing Remarks: Lana S.

 

Coming Up:

 

Club International & Evaluation Contest

Tuesday 25^th February 2025

 

Area 6 social Club Ashfield

Friday 21^st February 2025 – 7:00pm

 

Area 6 International & Evaluation Contest

Tuesday 11th March 2025

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 4th FEBRUARY 2025 – MEETING No: 1493

 “CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING”

 

Venue – Zoom

Call to Order VPE: Mario G.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Lana S.

 

Chairman One: Alex L.

Agenda Update: Mario G. 

Apologies: Peter C, Kate C, Melody L, Carlos V, Brendan D.

Visitor Introductions: NIL

Reading of the Club: Rumi M. 

Grammarian (WOD): Mario G. “Dexterity”

Ice Breaker: “Share innovative solutions to everyday challenges”. ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Rumi M.

 

Prepared Speech 1: Lana S: [PW 4:1] – Q&A Session – “All That Glitters” (2025 District Conference)

Evaluation 1: John H.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Mario G.

Chairman Two: John H.

Toast: Matthew S. “Keep It Simple Stupid”

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Alex L. (On Theme)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Matthew S.

Evaluator Even Speakers – John H.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: Lana S. – “Google Maps”

 

Grammarian Report – Mario G.

Timers Report: Rumi M.

Ums & Ahs Report: Mario G.

Big Ears: Rumi M.

Meeting Overview: [NO REPORT]

Visitor Feedback: Nil

Planning Forward: Mario G. 

 

President’s Closing Remarks: Lana S.

 

Coming Up:

 

Tuesday 11th February 2025

The Concord Community Club

We are back to our ancestorial home.

 

Club International & Evaluation Contest

Tuesday 25^th February 2025

 

Area 6 social Club Ashfield

Friday 21^st February 2025 – 7:00pm

 

Area 6 International & Evaluation Contest

Tuesday 11th March 2025

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 28th JANUARY 2025 – MEETING No: 1492

 “WELL BEING AND SELF CARE”

Concord West Toastmasters final meeting in our Concord Memorial hall venue.
Our next Face 2 Face Meeting will be back at the former Concord RSL Club –
now known as The Concord Community Club

 

Venue – Concord Memorial Hall

Call to Order S@A: Brendan D.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Lana S.

 

Chairman One: Mario G.

Agenda Update: Mario G. 

Apologies: Moji A, Dilani B.

Visitor Introductions: Mohammed A, David L.

Reading of the Club: Brendan D. 

Grammarian (WOD): Peter C. “Colloration”

Ice Breaker: “Share tips and experience on maintaining a healthy work-life balance ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Mario G.

 

Prepared Speech 1: John H: [EH IP1:1] – “Impractical Joke”

Evaluation 1: Lana S.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Brendan D.

Chairman Two: Brendan D.

Toast: Matthew S. “To Cherishing our Libraries”

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Lana S. (On Theme)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Peter C.

Evaluator Even Speakers – John H.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: Alex L. – “The Pit” [Foxtel Series]

Book, Film, Food Review: Matthew S. – “First Cow” [Video]

 

Grammarian Report – Peter C.

Timers Report: Alex L.

Ums & Ahs Report: Mohammed A.

Big Ears: Brendan D.

Meeting Overview: John H.

Visitor Feedback: Mohammed A, David L.

Planning Forward: Mario G. 

Farewell to the Concord Community Centre

President’s Closing Remarks: Lana S.

 

Coming Up:

 

Next Meeting

Tuesday 4^th February 2025

Online Zoom Meeting 

 

Tuesday 11th February 2025

The Concord Community Club

We are back to our ancestorial home.

 

Club International & Evaluation Contest

Tuesday 25^th February 2025

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CELEBRATES A NEW BORN MEMBERS

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS NEWEST MEMBER

Congratulations to Club Member Hayley and husband Jesh.

The first new born in the Club's history as far as records indicate.

Esther Negi 

Born 26th January 2025

Australia Day Special 

4.1kg 53cm she’s a double whopper! 

As Hayley has said: Esther has adjusted well to ex-utero life and loves to scream! 

Jesh and I are very happy and adjusting to the new lifestyle. I’m recovering well. 

My cats are petrified of this new toothless screaming cat and are camping outside which resolves our worries the cats would bother her.

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 14th JANUARY 2025 – MEETING No: 1491

 “A NEW START”

Venue – Concord Memorial Hall

Call to Order S@A: Brendan D.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Lana S.

 

Chairman One: Alex L.

Agenda Update: Mario G. 

Apologies: Peter C, Kate C, Dilani B.

Visitor Introductions: James K & Sakura K.

Reading of the Club: Brendan D. 

Grammarian (WOD): Brendan D. “Renaisannce”

Ice Breaker: “Discuss what “A New Start” means to you. Do you have any plans or opportunities?”ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Mario G.

 

Prepared Speech 1: Lana S: [EH IP5:Final] – “A Very Long Saga (Part 2) “A Rolling Crisis”

Evaluation 1: Brendan D.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Brendan D.

Chairman Two: Moji A [FIRST]. 

Toast: John H. “Our New Location”

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Matthew S. (On Theme)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – John H.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Kelly Z.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: Mario G. – “Predator The Movie” 

 

Grammarian Report – Brendan D.

Timers Report: Lana S + Mario G.

Ums & Ahs Report: (No Report).

Big Ears: Lana S.

Meeting Overview: Kelly Z.

Visitor Feedback: James K & Sakura K.

Planning Forward: Mario G. 

Club President Lana formerly acknowledging our latest
Club Speech Champion Brendan
 with the Area 6 Table Topics Trophy for 2024-2025

President’s Closing Remarks: Lana S.

 

Coming Up:

 

Next Meeting

Tuesday 28th January 2025

Club International & Evaluation Contest

Tuesday 25^th February 2025