Monday, June 15, 2026

CLUB MEMBER INTERVIEWED FOR THE TOASTMASTER EXPERIENCE PODCAST

 THE 'TOASTMASTER EXPERIENCE' PODCAST

Long time club member John Hughson was recently interviewed by Podcaster Evelyn L. Calaunan following his recent success at the District 70 Annual Conference where John achieved Runner up in the District Humorous Contest on the Friday evening before winning the District Table Topics Contest on the Saturday.

Everlyn speaks to John about a number of aspects of his Toastmaster journey.

Listen here or look up – From Boardroom Setback to District 70 Table Topics Champion l John Hughson – wherever you find your Podcasts.

Or click this link. 

https://open.spotify.com/show/2Bk71MkshgwulFfVY0Pb7A?si=f0bac4f11aef452d&nd=1&dlsi=1bcfae00d35240af

Evelyn L. Calaunan
Podcast Host

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 9th JUNE 2026 – MEETING No: 1540

 “AI”

Venue – The Concord 

Call to Order: Luz R. (on Behalf of Dilani B)

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Mario G.

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Chairman One: Alex L.

Apologies: Kate C, Peter C, Alex T, Matthews S, Lana S, Dilani B, Allan O, Eyza K, Gowri S.

Visitor Introductions: Steven H, Lily T. 

Reading of the Club: Roberto B. 

Grammarian (WOD): Nil

Ice Breaker: “What might be the future of AI in our daily lives and or work lives”. ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Kelly Z.

Speaker One: Luz R. [DL1:5] Vocal Variety and Body Language
“The Secret”.

Speaker Two: Mario G. [DL4:2] Manage Projects Successfully
“Managing Projects Successfully”.

Speaker Three: John H. [EH5:3] Keynote address
“Defining Humour”.

 

Speech Evaluations:

Evaluation One: Brendan D.

Evaluation Two: Sri A.

Evaluation Three: Kelly Z

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – Luz R. (on Behalf of Dilani B)

Chairman Two: Senthil J.

Toast: Ashveer S. – “Embracing Change”. [FIRST]

 

Table Topics Session Two

Table Topics Master – Brendan D.

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Sri A.

Evaluator Even Speakers – John H.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: Ashveer S. “Crime & Punishment” [FIRST]

Book, Film, Food Review: Maria O. “The Book of Joy” [FIRST]

 

Grammarian Report: Nil.

Ums & Ahs Report: Roozy K.

Big Ears: Roberto B. [FIRST]

Timers Report: Thilini J. [FIRST] 

Meeting Overview: Alex L.

 

BUSINESS SESSION – CLUB ELECTIONS

President – Brendan D.

Vice President Education – John H.

Vice President Membership – Maria O.

Vice President Public Relations – Sri A.

Secretary – Luz R.

Treasurer – Mario G.

Seargeant @ Arms – Luz R.

 

Visitor Feedback: Steven H, Lily T. 

Planning Forward: John H. 

President’s Closing Remarks: – Mario G. 

NEXT MEETING
The Concord – Tuesday 23rd June 2026

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 2nd JUNE 2026 – MEETING No: 1539

 “EXTEMPORANEOUS”

 

Venue – Zoom 

Call to Order: Dilani B.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Mario G.

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Chairman One: Luz R.

Apologies: Kate C, Peter C, Alex T, Matthews S, Lana S, Maria O, Roozy K, Rumi M, Brendan D, Allen O, Gowri S.

Visitor Introductions: Nil.

Reading of the Club: Ashveer S. 

Grammarian (WOD): Nil

Ice Breaker: “Recall a time when you were extremely stressed or anxious about an impending situation”.ALL

 

Table Topics Session One:  

Toastmaster – Eyza K.

Evaluation 1: Sri A.

Evaluation 2: Dilani B.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – Dilani B.

Chairman Two: Alex L.

Toast: Eyza K. – “The Good Old Days”.

 

Table Topics Session Two

Table Topics Master – John H.

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Ashveer S. [FIRST]

Evaluator Even Speakers – Hayley Y.

 

Book, Film, Food & SoapBox: Hayley Y. “SWOP”

 

Grammarian Report: Nil.

Ums & Ahs Report: Luz R.

Big Ears: Luz R.

Timers Report: Mario G.

Meeting Overview: Mario G.

Planned Business Session for Club Elections deferred due to a lack of a Quorum 

Visitor Feedback: Nil.

Planning Forward: John H. 

President’s Closing Remarks: – Mario G. 

NEXT MEETING
The Concord – Tuesday 9th June 2026

Club Elections – Business Session