Monday, October 12, 2026

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 13th OCTOBER 2026 – MEETING No: 1553

 “COMMITMENT”


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, Senthil J, Thilini J, Gowri S, Lana S, Alex T.

 

Chairman One: Luz R.

Visitor Introductions: Anne L, Mary M.

Reading of the Club: Yair O. 

Grammarian (WOD): Yair O, [Revamp] [FIRST]

 

 


Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Ashveer S.

Ice Breaker: “What is something you have recently made a solid commitment to do?” ALL

 

Speaker One: [DL 1:1] – Ice Breaker – John H.
      “Making a Start”

 

Evaluator One: Sri A.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – Luz R.

Chairman Two: Dilani B.

Toast: Maria M. – “For Ourselves”  

 

Table Topics:

Table Topics Master – Alex L. (To Contest Timing)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Brendan D.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Karina V. [FIRST]

 

Book, Film & Food Review: Alex L. “Esops Fable of the Donkey”

 

Grammarian Report: Yair O..

Ums & Ahs Count: NA.

Big Ears: Luz R.

Timers Report: Brendan D.

 

Meeting Overview: Dilani B

Best Spot of the Night: Mario G. [FIRST] (The Toast by Maria M)

Visitor Feedback: Anne L, Mary M.

 

Planning Forward: John H. 


Special Presentations from District 70 Awards Day


 
Mario and Sri received their Triple Crown Awards for 2025-2026

Alex L received his 10 Years of Service Trophy

Concord West Toastmasters were awarded Best Website for 2025-2026

John was awarded the Ted Mackness Full House Award Trophy
for services to District 70

President’s Closing Remarks: – Brendan D. 

NEXT MEETING

Club Contests
International + Evaluation + Table Topics

Tuesday 27th October 2026


Club Humorous Night
Tuesday 8th December 2026

Friday, October 9, 2026

2025-2026 DISTRICT 70 ANNUAL AWARDS – SATURDAY 10th OCTOBER 2026

CONCORD WEST SHINES AT THE 2025-2026 
DISTRICT 70 ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY 

Sriraman Annaswamy & Mario Gentile
Received Triple Crown Badges
Concord West – Best Website
Accepted by VPPR Sriraman Annaswamy

Alex Lee – 10 Years Service Award
Accepted by Peter Crosby DTM

Alex Thomas DTM – 15 Years Service Award
Accepted by Peter Crosby DTM

Peter Crosby DTM – 20 Years Service Award
Accepted by Peter Crosby DTM

John Hughson DTM – Awarded the 2025-2026 
Ted Mackness Full House Award
Accepted by John Hughson DTM with the 2025-2026 District Trio

The trophy was taken away to be refurbished


















Monday, October 5, 2026

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 6th OCTOBER 2026 – MEETING No: 1552

 “COMPETITIVE SPIRIT”


Venue – Zoom 

Call to Order: Luz R.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Brendan D.

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Apologies: Kate C, Peter C, Gowri S, Sri A, Ashveer S, Roberto B

 

Chairman One: Alex L.

Visitor Introductions: Carine C, Mary M, Sachin S.

Reading of the Club: Yair O. 

Grammarian (WOD): Maria M, [Mettle]

Ice Breaker: “Share some aspect of your experience where



you were particularly competitive” ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Brendan D.

 

 


Speaker One: [DL 2:1] – Understand Your Leadership Style – Luz R.
      “What is the Best Style”

Speaker Two: [Practice] – Master of Ceremonies – Maria O.
      “Untitled”

Speaker Three: [DL 1:2] PPresent a Speech with Purpose – John H.

      “Why We Compete”

 

Evaluator One: Dilani B.

Evaluator Two: ALL

Evaluator Three: Mario G.

      Mario G also completed a Path with this Evaluation.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – Luz R.

Chairman Two: Brendan D.

Toast: Area 50 Director – Sachin S. – “To Competition”  

 

Table Topics:

Table Topics Master – Maria M.

Evaluator Odd Speakers – John H.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Dilani B.

 

Book, Film & Food Review: Yair O. “Breaking the habit of being yourself”

Book, Film & Food Review: Maria M. “Work Experience ”.

 

Grammarian Report: Maria M.

Ums & Ahs Count: Brendan D.

Big Ears: Karina V.

Timers Report: Yair O. [FIRST]

 

Meeting Overview: Luz R.

Best Spot of the Night: Alex L. [FIRST] 

Visitor Feedback: Carine C, Mary M, Sachin S.

 

Planning Forward: John H. 

President’s Closing Remarks: – Brendan D. 

NEXT MEETING
The Concord – Tuesday 13th October 2026 – The Concord

 

Club Contests
International + Evaluation + Table topics

Tuesday 27th October 2026