“AWKWARD MOMENTS”
Venue – The Concord
Call to Order: John H. [For S@A Dilani B].
President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – John H. [For President Mario G].
Agenda Update: John H.
Chairman One: Alex T.
Apologies: Peter C, Kate C, Dilani B, Rumi M, Gowri S, Grace L, Aurora D, Mario G.
Visitor Introductions: Allan O, Anu, Julie O, Roberto B, Ethan W.
Reading of the Club: Maria O.
Grammarian (WOD): Robert B. – [PRONUNCIATION] [FIRST]
Ice Breaker: “Share with us a time when you were stuck for the right words to say”. ALL
Prepared Speech Session:
Toastmaster – Alex L.
Prepared Speech 2: John H. [EH 4:1] ‘Impromptu Speaking’
“On the Spot” – The speaker had a random selection of scenarios give and had 2-3 Minutes to provide a response
Evaluation 1: Sri A.
BREAK:
Call to Order – S@A – John H. [For S@A Dilani]
Chairman Two: Roozy K.
Toast: Matthew S. – “Learning Peoples Names”
Table Topics Session
Table Topics Master – Brendan D.
Evaluator Odd Speakers – Alex L.
Evaluator Even Speakers – Matthew S.
Book, Film, Food Review: Maria O. [FIRST]
Book, Film, Food Review: NA.
Grammarian Report: Roberto B. [FIRST].
Ums & Ahs Report: Eyza K.
Big Ears: Thilini J. [FIRST]
Timers Report: Luz R.
Meeting Overview: Luz R. [FIRST]
Visitor Feedback: Allan O, Anu, Julie O, Roberto B, Ethan W.
Planning Forward: John H.
· Club Semi-Annual Dues by 30th March
· District 70 Conference – 1st – 3rd May 2026 – Concord West in all 4 Contests
· Mentoring Program update by 1st April 2026
President’s Closing Remarks: – John H. [For President Mario G].
Induction of New Member – Maria O.
Coming Up:
AREA 6 SOCIAL – Friday 27th March 2026
Informal Club Social – Tuesday 31st March at The Concord
NEXT MEETING
Online Tuesday 7th April 2026
“RE-BOOT”
Venue – The Concord
Call to Order: John H. [For S@A Dilani B].
President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Mario G.
Agenda Update: John H.
Chairman One: Alex L.
Apologies: Peter C, Kate C, Dilani B, Rumi M, Alex T, Eyza K, Brendan D.
Visitor Introductions: Roberto B, Maria O, Ashveer S, Thilini J.
Reading of the Club: Roozy K.
Grammarian (WOD): Senthil J. – [ELEQUENCE] [FIRST]
Ice Breaker: “Share with us something you have had on hold and plan to ‘re-boot’ in the near future”. ALL
Prepared Speech Session:
Toastmaster – Mario G.
Prepared Speech 1: Grace L. [PM 1:1 – Ice Breaker]
“Choosing Courage” [FIRST]
Prepared Speech 2: Roozy K. [PM 1:1 – Ice Breaker]
“Small Steps, Big Changes” [FIRST]
Prepared Speech 3: Luz R. [DL 1:2] Write a Speech with Purpose.
“About Kindness”.
Evaluation 1: Gowri S.
Evaluation 2: Sri A.
Evaluation 3: John H.
BREAK:
Call to Order – S@A – John H. [For S@A Dilani]
Chairman Two: Alex L.
Toast: John H. – “Stepping Up”
Table Topics Session
Table Topics Master – Sri A. (Contest Topics)
Evaluator Odd Speakers – Luz R.
Evaluator Even Speakers – John H.
Book, Film, Food Review: NA.
Book, Film, Food Review: NA.
Grammarian Report: Senthil J. [FIRST].
Ums & Ahs Report: Luz R.
Big Ears: Grace L.
Timers Report: Senthil J. [FIRST]
Meeting Overview: Mario G.
Visitor Feedback: Roberto B, Maria O, Ashveer S, Thilini J.
Planning Forward: John H.
· Congratulate Sri A on winning both International and Evaluation Contests at Lachlan Division
· Club Semi-Annual Dues by 30th March
· District 70 Conference – 1st – 3rd May 2026 – Concord West in all 4 Contests
· Mentoring Program update by 1st April 2026
President’s Closing Remarks: – Mario G.
Coming Up:
NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 24th March 2026
SCREEN TIME
Venue – Zoom
Call to Order: John H. [For S@A Dilani B].
President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Mario G.
Agenda Update: John H.
Chairman One: Gowri S.
Apologies: Peter C, Kate C, Sri A, Kelly Z, Harini S, Aurora D, Moji A, Grace L, Brendan D, Roozy K, Dilani B, Rumi M.
Visitor Introductions: NIL.
Reading of the Club: Luz R.
Grammarian (WOD): Luz RS. – [PHUBBING]
Ice Breaker: “Share your impression of either the positives or negatives of Screen Time in all forms”. ALL
Prepared Speech Session:
Toastmaster – Eyza K.
Prepared Speech 1: John H. [Educational] “Pathways Workshop”
Evaluation: NA.
BREAK:
Call to Order – S@A – John H. [For S@A Dilani]
Chairman Two: Eyza K.
Toast: Luz R. – “The Balance of the Use of Screens”
Table Topics Session
Table Topics Master – Mario G. (On Theme)
Evaluator Odd Speakers – Alex L.
Evaluator Even Speakers – John H.
Book, Film, Food Review: Eyza K. “The Creative Act – A Way of Being” Book by Rick Rubin
Book, Film, Food Review: NA
Grammarian Report: Luz R.
Ums & Ahs Report: NA.
Big Ears: Alex L.
Timers Report: Luz R.
Meeting Overview: Gowri S.
Visitor Feedback: Amanda N.
Planning Forward: John H.
President’s Closing Remarks: – Mario G.
Coming Up:
Lachlan Division International and Evaluation Contest
Penshurst RSL – Penshurst
NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 10th March 2026
