CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 24th MARCH 2026 – MEETING No: 1532

 “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 1: Anu V. [Guest – International Contest Test Run]

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 30^th March

·      District 70 Conference – 1^st – 3^rd May 2026 – Concord West in all 4 Contests

·      Mentoring Program update by 1^st April 2026  

President’s Closing Remarks: – John H. [For President Mario G].

Induction of New Member – Maria O.

 

Coming Up:

AREA 6 SOCIAL – Friday 27^th March 2026
Informal Club Social – Tuesday 31^st March at The Concord
NEXT MEETING
Online Tuesday 7th April 2026