CLUB 5th TUESDAY
SOCIAL – TRIVIA NIGHT
“VOLUNTEERING”
Pexels–Julia Cameron
Venue – The Concord
Call to Order: John H (For S@A Dilani).
President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Mario G.
Agenda Update: John H.
Chairman One: Alex L.
Apologies: Peter C, Luz R, Aurora D, Sara Z, Brendan D, Dilani B, Gowri S, Moji A,
Visitor Introductions: Leon G.
Reading of the Club: Leon G.
Grammarian (WOD): Roozy K. – “RESILIENT”
Ice Breaker: “Tell us some experience you have had or want to have with Volunteering”. ALL
Prepared Speech Session:
Toastmaster – Eyza K. [FIRST]
Prepared Speech 1: Sri A. [IP 3:1] “Nine Nights”
Prepared Speech 2: Mario G. [DL 2:2] “Speaking the Same Language”
Prepared Speech 3: Rumi M. [EXECUTIVE] “Budget Proposal”
Evaluation 1: Kelly Z.
Evaluation 2: John H.
Evaluation 3: Q&A Session (ALL).
BREAK:
Call to Order – Peter K.
Chairman Two: Kelly Z.
Toast: John H. “Nurturing our Relationship (with the Concord)”
Table Topics Session
Table Topics Master – John H. (On Theme)
Evaluator Odd Speakers – Lana S.
Evaluator Even Speakers – Sri A.
Book, Film, Food Review: Eyza K. “Interstellar – Imax”
Book, Film, Food Review: Roozy K. “2 Hearts – Netflix” [FIRST]
Grammarian Report: Roozy K.
Ums & Ahs Report: NA.
Big Ears: Peter K.
Timers Report: Lana S.
Meeting Overview: Lana S.
Visitor Feedback: NA.
Planning Forward: John H.
President’s Closing Remarks: – Mario G.
Next Meeting
Tuesday 7th October Zoom 2025
Tuesday 14th October – Club Humorous & Table Topics Contest
Tuesday 28th October – Budget Vote
“MAKING PLANS”
Venue – The Concord
Call to Order: Dilania B.
President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Mario G.
Agenda Update: John H.
Chairman One: Kelly Z.
Apologies: Sara Z, Lana S,
Visitor Introductions: A6 Director, Bruno M, Crevia S, Jack D, Grace L.
Reading of the Club: Aurora D.
Grammarian (WOD): Rumi M. – “DELIBERATE”
Ice Breaker: “Tell us about plans you are making or plans you made that didn’t quite work out”. ALL
Prepared Speech Session:
Toastmaster – Peter C.
Prepared Speech 1: Luz R. [Ice Breaker DL 1] “The Seed in Me”
Prepared Speech 2: Eyza K. [PM 1:2] “The Stories We Tell”
Prepared Speech 3: Peter K. [PM 2] “Bridging The Gap”
Prepared Speech 4: Moji A. [PM 3] “What is Music”
Evaluation 1: Sri A.
Evaluation 2: Gowri S.
Evaluation 3: Brendan D.
Evaluation 4: John H.
BREAK:
Call to Order – S@A – Mario G.
Chairman Two: Gowri S.
Announcement: VPE John H: Club Contest Forward planner
Toast: Sri A “To Spring”
Table Topics Session
Table Topics Master – Peter K. (Song Titles)
Evaluator Odd Speakers – Kelly Z.
Evaluator Even Speakers – Matthew S.
Book, Film, Food Review: Behrang S. “Radical Candor” Podcast [FIRST]
Book, Film, Food Review: Roozy K. “Yum Yum Bakery” [FIRST]
Grammarian Report: Rumi M.
Ums & Ahs Report: Sri A.
Big Ears: Dilani B.
Timers Report: Peter K.
Meeting Overview: A6D Bruno M. (Club Report)
Visitor Feedback: A6 Director, Bruno M, Crevia S, Jack D, Grace L.
Planning Forward: John H. (An District Awards Report)
President’s Closing Remarks: – Mario G.
Next Meeting
Tuesday 23rd September 2025
2025 DISTRICT 70 AWARDS CEREMONY
Concord West Toastmaster John Hughson DTM was acknowledged (belatedly) for his 15 Years of Service with a Trophy among a large contingent of back-dated Years of Service Awards for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and up to 50 years.
In addition, John was then honoured as District 70 Staff Officer of the Year for 2024-2025 for his service as District 70 Newsletter Editor and Graphics consultant to the District. Taking home a Trophy and the Staff Officer of the Year perpetual trophy.
This is the second time John has been acknowledged as District Staff Officer of the year, the first time being back in 2020-2021.
Also in this year's achievement awards Concord West Club was acknowledged for achieving Distinguished Club status in the Distinguished Club Program.
Plus both VPE John and President Mario were acknowledged for achieving a Triple Crown Award for 2024-2025 for completing 3 Paths in the Toastmaster Year.
“CREEPY CRAWLIES”
Venue – ZOOM
Call to Order: Mario G.
President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Mario G.
Agenda Update: John H.
Chairman One: Moji A.
Apologies: Rumi M, Lana S, Kely Z, Peter C, Dilani B, Aurora D, Behrang S, Roozy F, Sara Z, Melody L, Peter K,
Visitor Introductions: Lachlan Division Director, Alicia C, Area 6 Director Bruno M,
Reading of the Club: Luz R.
Grammarian (WOD): Gowri S. – “SPRING”
Ice Breaker: “Describe a situation or experience with a Creepy Crawlie”. ALL
Prepared Speech Session:
Toastmaster – Hayley Y.
Prepared Speech 1: John H. [EDUCATIONAL] “Contests”
Prepared Speech 2: A6D Bruno M. “Special Contest Presentation”
Evaluation 1: Sri A.
Evaluation 2: ALL
BREAK:
Call to Order – S@A – Mario G.
Chairman Two: Alex L.
Toast: Luz R [FIRST] “To Tiny Creepy Crawlies”
Table Topics Session
Table Topics Master – Mario G. (On Theme)
Evaluator Odd Speakers – Eyza K. [FIRST]
Evaluator Even Speakers – John H.
Book, Film, Food Review: Bruno M. “Sherasque Restaurant” William Street Sydney
Book, Film, Food Review: Eyza K. “Dead Poets Society” Film [FIRST]
Grammarian Report: Gowri S.
Ums & Ahs Report: Gowri S.
Big Ears: Luz R. [FIRST]
Timers Report: Matthew S.
Meeting Overview: LDDD Alicia Curtis
Visitor Feedback: Lachlan Division Director, Alicia C, Area 6 Director Bruno M, Planning Forward: John H.
President’s Closing Remarks: – Mario G.
Coming Up:
District 70 Awards Presentation
Saturday 6th September
Revesby Workers Club
Next Meeting
Tuesday 9th September 2025
