DISTRICT 70 ANNUAL CONFERENCE FRIDAY 12th to 14th MAY 2023

2023 DISTRICT CONFERENCE

A WIN FOR CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS 

IN SO MANY WAYS.

A huge congratulations to the Club Members who attended, participated and contributed to our first face to face District Conference in 3 years.

Particular congratulations and thanks to:

Peter C, Kate C, John H, Lana S, Sonya D, Melody L, and Matthew S, for making a full Club Table at the Friday evening Humorous Speech Contest Dinner in support of Lana.

• LANA S – Winning the District Humorous Trophy for 2023
• GLENN T – Finalist in the District Table Topics Contest for 2023
• GLENN T – Photographer and Videographer for the entire Conference
• SONYA D – Assisting with Photography on Friday Evening
• MELODY L – Assisting with Videography on Friday Evening
• LANA S – Assisting with Photography on Saturday Evening
• JOHN H – Toastmasters for the International Speech Contest on Saturday Evening
• PETER C – Chief Judge for the International Speech Contest on Saturday Evening

Also in attendance in her role as an Area Director in Ocean Division was Harin S.

A contribution and participation for which the Club can be duly proud.

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 9th MAY 2023 – MEETING No: 1435 – F2F

 “UNDEFEATED”

Venue – Concord Memorial Hall

 

Call to Order – Mario G.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – John H.

 

Chairman One – Lana S.

Agenda Update: Glenn T.

Apologies:  Sonya D, Kate C, Peter C, Denns S.

 

Visitor Introductions: Norman L. Naeum (Naomi) S.

Word of the Day: Matthew S.  [TRIUMPHANT]

Reading of the Mission of the Club: Norman L.

 

ICE BREAKER: 

“When were you defeated”. ALL

 

PREPARED SPEECH SESSION:

Toastmaster & Warm Up: Lana S.

Educational: John H. [Moments of Truth Module One] “First Impressions”

The Session has been Videoed and will be available on the Club YouTube Account

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Mario G.

Chairman 2: Stacey K.

 

Toast: Lana S. – “To the Champions… Bread makers”

 

TABLE TOPICS: 

Table Topics Master – Shawn L. (Characters from Mythology )

Evaluator (Odd Speakers) – Mario G.

Evaluator (Even Speakers) – John H.

 

Grammarian Report: Matthew S.

Ums & Ahs Counter: Alex L.

Timers Report: Matthew S.

Big Ears: Melody L.

Meeting Overview: Mojitaba A. [FIRST]

 

Visitor Feedback: Norman L. Naeum (Naomi) S.

Planning: Glenn T.

Presidents Closing Remarks: John H.

 

Coming Up:

District 70 Annual Conference

12, 13 & 14 May 2023

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 2nd MAY 2023 – MEETING No: 1434 – ZOOM

 “VALUED”

Venue – Zoom

 

Call to Order – Mario G.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – John H.

 

Chairman One – John H.

Agenda Update: Glenn T.

Apologies:  Sonya D.

 

Visitor Introductions: Norman L. Area 6 Director Gowri S.

Word of the Day: Melody L. – [The 3 Variations of – APPRECIATE]

Reading of the Mission of the Club: Mojitaba A.

 

ICE BREAKER: 

“An occasion someone made you proud of your special talent”. ALL

 

PREPARED SPEECH SESSION:

Ptaostmaster: Glenn T.

Speaker 1: Stacey K. [PW SR1.4] “3 Life Lessons I have learnt from Travel” 

Group Evaluation: – Hayley Y.

 

Stacey presenting her SR1.4 Presentation

Hayley delivering her Evaluation of Hayleys Speech

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Mario G.

Chairman 2: Mojitaba A.

Toast: Alex L. – “Become a Valuable Person”

 

TABLE TOPICS: 

Table Topics Master – Lana S. (Using a AI Program called Yoodi.AI we had to form a mini speech using the random words that appear on the shared screen )

Evaluator (Odd Speakers) – Stacey K.

Evaluator (Even Speakers) – Alex T.

 

Grammarian Report: Melody L.

Ums & Ahs Counter: Shawn L.

Timers Report: Mario G.

Big Ears: John H. (Fastest typist with the correct answer in the Chat wins)

Area 6 Director Gowri presented her second Club Visit Address

Meeting Overview: Area 6 Director Gowri S. 

Area 6 Director Address: Gowrie S.

Visitor Feedback: Norman L.

Planning: Glenn T.

Presidents Closing Remarks: John H.

·      District Realignment could see an increase in the Clubs in our Area 6

·      An update regarding the renovation progress of the new Concord Club

·      Moments of Truth starts next meeting

·      One extra Meeting in May

Coming Up:

District 70 Annual Conference

12, 13 & 14 May 2023

TUESDAY 25th APRIL 2023 – NO MEETING

 

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 11th APRIL 2023 – MEETING No: 1433 – F2F

 “WHY CAN’T THEY JUST SAY NO?”

Venue – Concord Memorial Hall

 

Call to Order – Mario G.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – IPP Lana S.

 

Chairman One – Shawn L.

Agenda Update: Glenn T.

Apologies:  Melody L, Sonya D, Kate Cm, Peter C, John H, Glenn T, Stacey K.

 

Visitor Introductions: Elaine K, Trish N, Norman L.

Word of the Day: Mojitaba A. – [Compliment] [FIRST]

Reading of the Mission of the Club: Mojitaba A.

 

ICE BREAKER: 

A time you felt let down by someone. ALL

 

Toast: Mario G. – “To self-control and learning to say no!”

 

TABLE TOPICS: 

Table Topics Master – Matthew S. (On Theme)

Evaluator (Odd Speakers) – Alex L.

Evaluator (Even Speakers) – Mario G.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Mario G.

Chairman 2: Dennis S.

 

PREPARED SPEECH SESSION:

Speaker 1: Contest Rehearsal “TBC” – Lana S.

Group Evaluation: – Lana S.

 

Grammarian Report: Mojitaba A. [FIRST]

Ums & Ahs Counter: Trish N. [FIRST]

Book Review: Designing your life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans: Norman L. [FIRST]

Timers Report: Elaine K. [FIRST]

Big Ears: Dennis S [FIRST]

Meeting Overview: John H. 

Visitor Feedback: Elaine K, Trish N, Norman L.

Planning: Lana S.

Presidents Closing Remarks: IPP Lana S.

 

Coming Up:

Tuesday 25^th April
ANZAC Day No Meeting

 

District 70 Annual Conference

12, 13 & 14 May 2023

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 4th APRIL 2023 – MEETING No: 1432 – ZOOM

 “UNEXPECTED GAIN”

Venue – Zoom

Call to Order – Mario G.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – John H.

 

Chairman One – Alex L.

Agenda Update: Glenn T.

Apologies:  Alex T, Melody L, Sonya D.

 

Visitor Introductions: Norman B & Benjamin S.

Word of the Day: John H. – [No Recorded]

Reading of the Mission of the Club: Moji A.

 

ICE BREAKER: 

A serendipitous gift or occasion. ALL

 

PREPARED SPEECH SESSION:

Toastmaster: Shawn L. 

Speaker 1: [PW TBC] “Not Too Late” – Glenn T.

 

Evaluator 1: – Mario G.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Mario G.

Chairman 2: Alex L.

Toast: Shawn L. – “Unexpected Gain”

 

TABLE TOPICS: 

Table Topics Master – John H. (On Theme)

Evaluator (Odd Speakers) – Mario G.

Evaluator (Even Speakers) – Moji .

 

Grammarian Report: John H.

Ums & Ahs Counter: [NA].

Timers Report: Glenn T.

Big Ears: [NA].

Meeting Overview: John H. 

Planning: Glenn T.

Visitor Feedback: Norman B. & Benjamin S.

Presidents Closing Remarks: John H.

 

Coming Up:

Tuesday 25^th April
ANZAC Day No Meeting

 

District 70 Annual Conference

12, 13 & 14 May 2023

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 28th MARCH 2023 – MEETING No: 1431 – F2F

 “OPEN THE DOOR (LET ‘EM IN)”

Venue – Concord Memorial Hall

 

Call to Order – Mario G.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – John H.

 

Chairman One – Kate C.

Agenda Update: Glenn T.

Apologies:  Mina G, Dennis Z, Moji Vivek A, Ann S, Melody L, Mario G, Harini S, Yasser M, Alex T, Matthew S, Sonya D.

 

Visitor Introductions: Manohas M.

Word of the Day: Stacey K. – (Serendipity)

Reading of the Mission of the Club: Moji A.

 

ICE BREAKER: 

Someone you are glad you welcomed. ALL

 

PREPARED SPEECH SESSION: 

Toastmaster: John H

Speaker 1: [MS2.3] “What Makes a Great Mentee” – Peter C.

Speaker 2: [MS1.1] “No Recorded” – Lana S.

 

Evaluator 1: – Stacey K.

Evaluator 2: – Glenn T.

 

Speaker 3: Educational – “Moments of Truth Introduction” – John H.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Mario G.

Chairman 2: Shawn L.

Toast: Kate C. – “Being grateful for the lessons in life”

 

TABLE TOPICS: 

Table Topics Master – Lana S. (A special challenge of holding a conversation by only asking questions. Set in a 2 Team challenge)

 

Grammarian Report: Stacey K.

Ums & Ahs Counter: [NA].

Timers Report: Alex L.

Big Ears: Stacey K.

Meeting Overview: Peter C. 

Planning: Glenn T.

Visitor Feedback: Manahas M.

Presidents Closing Remarks: John H.

 

Coming Up:

District 70 Annual Conference

12, 13 & 14 May 2023