Monday, May 26, 2025

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 27th MAY 2025 – MEETING No: 1504

 “LIFEBOAT CHALLENGE”

Introduction by Audrey M from Dural Toastmasters 

Venue – Concord Community Club

Call to Order S@A: Brendan B. 

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Lana S.

 

Agenda Update: Mario G. 

Chairman One: Lana S.

Apologies: Rumi M. Peter C. Kate C. Rumi M. Melody L.

Visitor Introductions: Audrey M. & Anna M. (Dural Club)
Behrang, Gowri S, Sriraman A, Aurora D, Roozy K, Leo J.

Reading of the Club: Eyza K.

Lifeboat Challenge Outline: Lana S.

Ice Breaker: “Share strategies and experiences of achieving goals”. ALL

 

Concord West Lifeboat Debate:  

Toastmaster – (Guest) Audrey M. (Dural Toastmasters)


 

Participants: Matthew S, Eyza K, Sri A, Gowri S, Kelly Z, Leo J.

 

Introduction Round:

·      Matthew S – Charles Darwin

·      Eyza K – Florence Nightingale 2

·      Sri A. – Mahatma Gandhi

·      Gowri S. – Florence Nightingale 1

·      Kelly Z. – Helen Keller

·      Leo J. – Sir John Bradfield


  



Rebuttal Round:

The Vote: First Place: Matthew S – Charles Darwin (Club Champion)

 

NEW MEMBER PRESENTATIONS:

President Lana S Welcomes 2 New Members of Concord West Toastmasters:

Peter K. and Eyza K. (No Relation)


  
 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A Brendan D.

Chairman Two: Kelly Z.

Toast: John H. “Having a Go!”

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Peter K. (Off Theme)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Matthew S.

Evaluator Even Speakers – John H.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: NA.

 

Grammarian Report: NA.

Timers Report: Mario G.

Ums & Ahs Report: Eyza K. [FIRST]

Big Ears: Dilani B.

Meeting Overview: NA

Visitor Feedback: Audrey Myasnikova & Anna Myasnikova (Dural Club)
Behrang, Gowri S, Sriraman A, Aurora D, Roozy K, Leo J.

Planning Forward: Mario G. 

 

President’s Closing Remarks: VPE for President – Mario G.

 

Coming Up:

Tuesday 3rd June 2025

Online via Zoom

Monday, May 12, 2025

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 13th MAY 2025 – MEETING No: 1503

 “GOAL SETTING” 

Meeting in the main Auditorium

Venue – The Concord Club

Call to Order: Brendan D. 

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Lana S.

 

Agenda Update: Mario G. 

Chairman One: Moji A.

Apologies: Rumi M. Matthew S.

Visitor Introductions: Aurora D, Chris F, John B, Peter K, Graham C. (Burwood Club).

Reading of the Club: NA.

Grammarian (WOD): Matthew S. – “METICULOUS”

Ice Breaker: “Share strategies and experiences on achieving goals”. ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Peter K. [FIRST]

 

Prepared Speech 1: Graham C. [Guest Speaker Burwood Club] 
“The Engines Behind the AI Revolution”

Prepared Speech 2: Mario G. [DL 2:1]  “From Fumbles to Flow”

 

Evaluation 1: Kate C.

Evaluation 2: John H.


BUSINESS SESSION:

Annual Club Executive Elections – IPP John H.

Conducted in accordance with the guidelines with Seconders


Appointed for 2025-2026:

  • President – Mario G
  • Vice President Education – John H
  • Vice President Membership – Brendan D
  • Vice President Public Relations – Matthew S
  • Secretary – Moji A
  • Treasurer – Rumi M
  • Sergeant @ Arms – Dilani B
  • Immediate Past President – Lana S

Lana S, Brenda D, Matthew S, Moji A, Dilani B, Mario G & John H

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – Brendan D.

Chairman Two: Peter C.

Toast: Matthew S. “Purpose and Goals” 

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Brendan D. (On Theme)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Dilani B. [FIRST]

Evaluator Even Speakers – Mario G.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: NA.

 

Grammarian Report: Matthew S.

Timers Report: Brendan D.

Ums & Ahs Report: Alex L.

Big Ears: NA.

Meeting Overview: NA.

Visitor Feedback: Aurora D, Chris F, John B, Peter K, Graham C. (Burwood Club)

Planning Forward: Mario G. 

 

President’s Closing Remarks: VPE for President – Mario G.

 

Coming Up:

Tuesday 27th May 2025

Concord Club

Monday, May 5, 2025

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 6th MAY 2025 – MEETING No: 1502

 “MINDFULNESS”

 

Venue – Zoom

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

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Lana S.

 

Chairman One: Rumi M.

Agenda Update: Mario G. 

Apologies: John H, Dilani B, Brendan D, Melody L

Visitor Introductions: Not Recorded.

Reading of the Club: Not recorded.

Grammarian (WOD): Guest Lana S. – “Not Recorded”

Ice Breaker: “Share tips and experiences on staying present and focused. How to relax.”. ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Kelly Z.

 

Prepared Speech 1: Lana S. [INFORMATIONAL] “District 70 Conference”

 

Evaluation 1: Alex L.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – VPE Mario G.

Chairman Two: Mario G.

Toast: Moji. “Not Recorded”

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Mario G. (On Theme)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Moji A.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Kelly Z.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: Rumi – (Not Recorded)

 

Grammarian Report: Lana S.

Timers Report: Mario G.

Ums & Ahs Report: Eyza K. [FIRST]

Big Ears: Eyza K. [FIRST]

Meeting Overview: (Not Recorded)

Visitor Feedback: (Not Recorded)

Planning Forward: Mario G. 

 

President’s Closing Remarks: Lana S.

 

Coming Up:

Next Meeting

Tuesday 13th May 2025

“Club Officer Elections”

Concord Community Club

 

Tuesday 27th May 2025

“Club Life Boat Debate”

Concord Community Club

Saturday, May 3, 2025

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 2nd to 4th MAY 2025 –DISTRICT 70 CONFERENCE

2025 DISTRICT CONFERENCE

Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th May 


A smaller contingent than past years, but Concord West Toastmasters
 were represented at this years District 70 Annual Conference.

John as a Competitor in the Sunday District 70 Evaluation Contest Final as well as being the Conference photographer.

Lana fulfilling a number of administrative roles assisting with the various Contests as well as coordinating the Sunday Morning Youth Gavel Club Presentations with Matthew and her younger brother as Toastmaster.

Harini in her capacity as Waratah Division Director and Toastmaster of the Evaluation Contest final.

Kate and Peter attending the Gala Dinner and International Speech Contest and supporting John on the Sunday for the Evaluation Contest.

Lana with one of the Gavel Club Competitors
and the International President Radhi Spear DTM
  

John receiving the Second Place Medal from International President, 
Rahdi Spear DTM and District 70 PQD Sebastian Sabater as Contest Chair.

The Gala Dinner on the Saturday Night that included the final of the
International Speech Contest and a Keynote Address
from the International President Rahdi Spear DTM