CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 1st SEPTEMBER 2026 – MEETING No: 1548

“MENTORING”

Venue – Zoom 

Call to Order: John H. (Standing in for S@A Luz R.)

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Brendan D.

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Apologies: Kate C, Peter C, Grace L, Eyza K, Thilini J, Maria O, Luz R, Ashveer S.

 

Chairman One: Brendan D. 

Visitor Introductions: NA.

Reading of the Club: Karina V. 

Grammarian (WOD): Alex L. [NURTURING]

Ice Breaker: “Tell us what you understand about the Pathway you have selected” ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Maria M. [FIRST]

 

EDUCATIONAL:

The Pathway Journey – John Hughson – With Q&A

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – John H.

Chairman Two: Sri A.

Toast: Roberto B. – “Nona Tina”  (A tribute to his grandmother and her generation)

 

Table Topics:

Table Topics Master – Karina V. [FIRST]

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Mario G.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Dilani B.

 

Book, Film & Food Review: John H. The variety of Harlen Gobern TV Dramas

Book, Film & Food Review: Maria M. The Escape Hut.

 

Grammarian Report: Alex L.

Ums & Ahs Report: Karina V. [FIRST]

Big Ears: Brendan D.

Timers Report: Roberto B.

Meeting Overview: Gowri S.

Visitor Feedback: NA

 

Best Spot of the Night: Mario G. [FIRST] 

Planning Forward: John H. 

President’s Closing Remarks: – Brendan D. 

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The Concord – Tuesday 8th September 2026 

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 25th AUGUST 2026 – MEETING No: 1547

 “MOMENTUM”

Venue – The Concord 

Call to Order: Luz R.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Brendan D.

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Apologies: Kate C, Peter C, Grace L, Eyza K, Thilini J, 

 

Chairman One: Brendan D. 

Visitor Introductions: Yari O, Alan L.

Reading of the Club: Karina V. 

Grammarian (WOD): Maria O. [UNWAVERING]

Ice Breaker: “What is something you have been putting off – but really want to get done” ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Karina V. [FIRST]

Speaker One: Luz R – [[DL L3:4] Inspire Your Audience – 
TITLE: “The Cure for Indifference”

Speaker Two: Matthew S. – [PM 5:3] Reflecting on your Path – FINAL L5
TITLE: “Time Lapse”

Speaker Three: Ashveer S. – [PM 1:3] Vocal variety and Body Language
TITLE: “In It To Win It!”

 

Evaluator One: Lana S.
Evaluator Two: Sri A.

Evaluator Three: Alex T.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – Luz R.

Chairman Two: Alex L.

Toast: Mario G. – “Keeping the Momentum Going” 

 

Table Topics:

Table Topics Master – Senthil J. [FIRST]

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Kelly Z.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Dilani B.

 

Big Ears: Mario G..

Timers Report: Maria M. [FIRST]

Meeting Overview: Maria M. [FIRST]

Best Spot of the Night: Sri A. 

Visitor Feedback: Yari O, Alan L.

Planning Forward: John H. 

 

President’s Closing Remarks: – Brendan D. 

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The Concord – Tuesday 25th August 

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 11th AUGUST 2026 – MEETING No: 1546

 “SILENCE MATTERS”

Venue – The Concord 

Call to Order: Luz R.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Brendan D.

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Apologies: Kate C, Peter C, Dilani B, Grace L, Eyza K, Thilini J, Lana S, Gowri S.

 

Chairman One: Luz R.

Visitor Introductions: Yari O, Mandy Z.

Reading of the Club: Karina V. 

Grammarian (WOD): Karina V. [QUIESENCE]

Ice Breaker: “When did you experience a time when it was best to stay silent and say nothing” ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Luz R.

Speaker One: Senthil J – [TBA 1:1] Ice Breaker – 
TITLE: “Eat Well. Move Around and Sleep Well”

 

Speaker Two: Mario G – [PM 1:1] Ice Breaker – 
TITLE: “Are Bee Keepers Farmers or Crazy People”

 

Evaluator One: Alex T.
Evaluator Two: Brendan D

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – Luz R.

Chairman Two: Roozy K.

Toast: Maria M. – “The Power of Silence” [FIRST]

 

Table Topics:

Table Topics Master – Luz R.

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Alex T.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Sri A.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: Alex L. – “The 3 Rip-offs – Food + Medicine + Pharmaceuticals”

 

Grammarian Report: Karina V. [FIRST]

Ums & Ahs Report: Maria O. [FIRST]

Big Ears: Luz R.

Timers Report: Maria M. [FIRST]

Meeting Overview: Kelly Z. 

Best Spot of the Night: Sri A. [FIRST]

Visitor Feedback: Yari O, Mandy Z.

Planning Forward: John H. 

 

  

New Member Presentations: Maria M, Karina V

President’s Closing Remarks: – Brendan D. 

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The Concord – Tuesday 25th August 2026

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 4th AUGUST 2026 – MEETING No: 1545

 “Q&A”

Venue – Zoom 

Call to Order: Luz R.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Brendan D.

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Chairman One: Luz R.

Apologies: Kate C, Peter C, Ashveer S, Mario G, Lana S, Thilini J, Roberto B, Brendan D, Senthil J, Hayley Y, Gowri S, Sri A.

Visitor Introductions: Karina V, Maria M.

Reading of the Club: Karina V. 

Grammarian (WOD): Maria M. [Cogent]

Ice Breaker: “What is the silliest question you have ever been asked – or asked of someone else?” ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – John H.

EDUCATIONAL: Q&A

Section One: Toastmasters + Club Meetings + Club Roles
Section Two: Pathways + Speeches + Distinguished Club Program

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – Luz R.

Chairman Two: John H.

Toast: Karina V. – “Curiosity” [FIRST]

 

Table Topics:

Table Topics Master – Luz R. (Extemporanious)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Mario G.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Alex L.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: Alex L. – “Clean your lenses – to get a better view”

 

Grammarian Report: Maria M. [FIRST]

Ums & Ahs Report: Maria M. 

Big Ears: Maria M. [FIRST]

Timers Report: Dilania B.

Meeting Overview: Karina V. [FIRST]

 

Visitor Feedback: Karina V, Maria M.

Planning Forward: John H. 

President’s Closing Remarks: – Brendan D. 

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The Concord – Tuesday 11th August 2026