AREA 6 INTERNATIONAL SPEECH AND EVALUATION CONTEST

 AREA 6

INTERNATIONAL SPEECH

AND EVALUATION CONTEST

Ashfield Club – Sunday 22nd February 2026

Concord West Toastmasters Club was very ably represented by 

Sriraman Annaswamy with his International Speech – 

"My Grandpa's Monster"

Sri was supported by Members of Concord West Toastmasters;
IPP Lana, VPPR Matthew, President Mario and VPE John

Sri went on to win both Contests and will represent Concord West Club and Area 6 at what will be the last Lachlan Division international Speech and Evaluation Contests prior to the realignment brought about by the amalgamation of District 90 and District 70 from July 2026.

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 10th FEBRUARY 2026 – MEETING No: 1528

 “CLUB CONTEST”

 

Venue – The Concord 

Call to Order: Dilani B.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Mario G.

 

Contest Chair: Mario G. (Contestant Briefing) 

Chief Judge: John H. (Officials Briefing)

Apologies: Peter C, Kate C, Grace L,

 

Toastmaster – International Speech Contest – Brendan D.

Speaker One:  Eyza K – “Beyond Labels”

Speaker One:  Sri A – “Grandpa’s Monster”

 

Interviews: Brendan D.

 

  

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – Dilani B.

Toastmaster – Evaluation Contest – Kelly Z.

 

Test Speaker: John H “So You Don’t Believe in Aliens?”

Competitor One:  Sri A. – 

Competitor Two: Matthew S.

 

Interviews: Kelly Z.

 

Contest Chair: Mario G. (Announcement of Winners)

International Speech: 

·      First – Sri A.

·      Runner Up – Eyza K.

Evaluation Contest: 

·      First – Sri A.

·      Runner Up – Matthew S.

Meeting Overview: Dilani B.

Planning Forward: John H.  

President’s Closing Remarks: – Mario G.

 

Coming Up:

AREA INTERNATIONAL & EVALUATION CONTEST
Ashfield Club Time TBC
Sunday 22^nd February 2026

 

NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 24^th February 2026

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 3rd FEBRUARY 2026 – MEETING No: 1527

 “BEST PRACTICE”

 

Venue – Zoom 

Call to Order: Dilani B.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Mario G.

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Chairman One: Alex L.

Apologies: Peter C, Kate C, Aurora D, Moji A, Grace L, Brendan D.

Visitor Introductions: Amanda N. 

Reading of the Club: Luz R.

Grammarian (WOD): Lana S. – GUIDELINES

Ice Breaker: “Share instances where you have experienced best or worst practice anywhere?”. ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Gowri S.

 

Prepared Speech 1: Eyza K. [PM L:2] Communication Style
“The Power of How We Speak”

Prepared Speech 2: Eyza K. [EH L 4:4] Successful Club Series
“Best Practice”

 

Evaluation 1: Matthew S. 

Evaluation 2: Gowri S. 

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – Dilani B.

Chairman Two: Eyza K.

Toast: Hayley Y. – “National Women’s Physicians Day” 

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Luz R. (On Theme) 

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Sri A.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Matthew S.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: Lana S. “Red Rooster Cheeseburger”

Book, Film, Food Review: Matthew S. “Cats Cradle”

 

Grammarian Report: Lana S.

Ums & Ahs Report: Luz R. 

Big Ears: Gowri S.

Timers Report: John H.

Meeting Overview: Dilani B.

Visitor Feedback: Amanda N.

Planning Forward: John H.  

President’s Closing Remarks: – Mario G.

 

Coming Up:

NEXT MEETING

CLUB INTERNATIONAL & EVALUATION CONTESTS
Tuesday 10^th February 2026

 

AREA INTERNATIONAL & EVALUATION CONTEST
Ashfield Club Time TBC
Sunday 22^nd February 2026

 

NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 24^th February 2026