CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 5th MARCH 2024 – MEETING No: 1462 – ZOOM

 “EXTREME SPORTS”

 

Venue – Zoom

Call to Order – Matthew S.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – John H. (President Elect).

 

Chairman One: Jing S.

Agenda Update: Lana S. 

Apologies:  Sonya D, Shawn L, Hayley Y, Rumi M, Norman L, Alex T.

Visitor Introductions: Amanda

Reading of the Club Mission: Carlos V.

Grammarian: (Word of the Day): Peter C “Acumen”

Ice Breaker: “If you had to participate in an Extreme Sport, which would it be?.” ALL

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Moji A.

 

Prepared Speech One: Matthew S. [PM 2:1] – “Earth, Wind & Fire”

Prepared Speech Two: Carlos V. [PM 1:2] – “Cut the Ends off the Ham” 

 

Evaluation One: Peter C.

Evaluation One: Brendan D.

Carlos V presenting his Ice Breaker

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Matthew S.

Chairman Two: Mario G.

Toast: Matthew S. – “The Thrill Of It All”

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master –Stacey K. (On Theme)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Melody L.

Evaluator Even Speakers – John H. 

 

Book/Film/Food Review: Jing S. “Hidden Potential – Adam Grant”

Book/Film/Food Review: Carlos V. “Mindset”

Grammarian Report: Peter C.

Timers Report: Brendan D.

Big Ears: Alex L.

Meeting Overview: Stacey K.

Visitor Feedback: Amanda.

Planning Forward: John H. (President Elect)

 

Business Session: Peter C.

Announced the Club Executive decision to put forward [IPP] John Hughson to be the replacement Club President to see out the 2023/2024 TM year. 

A quorum was achieved so the vote proceeded.

John Hughson was elected unanimously.

Session Closed

 

Executive Announcement – Melody L – Reminder regarding Annual Dues

 

Presidents Final Closing Remarks: John H. 

Congratulated New Member Carlos V for successfully undertaking the role of Target Speaker for the Concord Yaralla Evaluation Contest.

 

Coming Up:

Club International & Evaluation Contest Tuesday 12^th March 2024.

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 27th FEBRUARY 2024 – MEETING No: 1461 – F2F

 “HOME IMPROVEMENT” 

Venue – Concord Memorial Hall

Call to Order – Lana S.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – John H. (President Elect).

New Member Induction: Carlos V.

President-Elect John H presenting Carlos V with his
Concord West Toastmasters Membership Certificate

Chairman One: Harini S.

Agenda Update: Lana S. 

Apologies:  Sonya D, Shawn L, Kate C, Peter C, Hayley Y, Alex T, Jing S, Melody L, Matthew S.

Visitor Introductions: Martin D, Miki.

Reading of the Club Mission: Carlos V.

Grammarian: (Word of the Day): Harini S. “Tweak”

Ice Breaker: “With an unlimited Budget what home improvement project would you undertake.” ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Stacey K.

Kelly Z delivering part of her Level 5
High Performance Leadership Presentation.

Prepared Speech One: Kelly Z. [PW 5 HPL] – “Holding an Area Contest”

Prepared Speech Two: Carlos V. [PM 1:1] Ice Breaker – “Engagement” [FIRST]

Educational: John H. [Contests] – “Plan, Practice, Present with Purpose”

 

Evaluation One: Rumi M.

Evaluation One: Mario G.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Lana S. (VPE)

Chairman Two: Moji A. [FIRST]

Toast: Mario G. – “The Infamous Home Renovation”

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master –Stacey K. (On Theme)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Alex L.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Lana S. 

 

Book/Film/Food Review: Lana S. “La Donuts”

Grammarian Report: Harini S.

Timers Report: Brendan D. [FIRST]

Big Ears: Brendan D. [FIRST]

Meeting Overview: Stacey K.

Visitor Feedback: Martin D, Miki.

Planning Forward: Lana S. (VPE)

Executive Announcement: The Club Executive have put forward [IPP] John Hughson to be the replacement Club President to see out the 2023/2024 TM year. A vote will be required at the next Club Meeting where a Quorum is achieved.

Presidents Final Closing Remarks: John H. (President Elect)

 

Coming Up:

Seeking Target Speaker for Concord Yaralla Club Evaluation Contest.

Next Meeting – Tuesday 5^th March 2024. (Zoom)

Club International & Evaluation Contest Tuesday 12^th March 2024.

 

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 13th FEBRUARY 2024 – MEETING No: 1460 – F2F

 “AMAZING ANIMALS”

 

Venue – Concord Memorial Hall

Call to Order – Matthew S.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Lana S. (VPE).

 

Chairman One: Brendan D.

Agenda Update: Lana S. 

Apologies:  Sonya D, Shawn L, Kate C, Peter C, Hayley Y, Rumi M, Jing S, Melody L.

Visitor Introductions: Martin D.

Reading of the Club Mission: Brendan D.

Grammarian: (Word of the Day): Harini S. “Adorable”

Ice Breaker: “A pet you wish you could have.” ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Alex L.

 

Prepared Speech One: Lana S. [DL 1:1] – “Where I Am”

 

Evaluation One: Matthew S. [PW1:5] Written Evaluation

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Matthew S.

Chairman Two: Alex L.

Toast: Brendan D. – “Pets that bring us a brighter and happier Life”

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Lana S. (On Theme)

Evaluator Even Speakers – Mario G. 

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Moji A.

 

Book/Film/Food Review: Matthew S. 

Book/Film/Food Review: Lana S. “Chinese New Year”

 

Grammarian Report: Harini S.

Timers Report: John H.

Big Ears: Harini S.

Meeting Overview: Lana S.

Visitor Feedback: Martin D.

Planning Forward: Lana S. (VPE)

Presidents Final Closing Remarks: Lana S. (VPE)

 

Coming Up:

Next Meeting – Tuesday 27th February 2024. (F2F)

Club International & Evaluation Contest Tuesday 12^th March 2024.

 

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 6th FEBRUARY 2024 – MEETING No: 1459 – ZOOM

 “AWARDS SEASON”

 

Venue – Zoom

Call to Order – John H.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – John H (IPP).

 

Chairman One: Kate C.

Agenda Update: John H. 

Apologies:  Sonya D, Shawn L, Jing S, Moji A, Melody L, Matthew S, Brendan D, Dennis S, Kate C. 

Visitor Introductions: Carlos V.

Reading of the Club Mission: Rumi M.

Grammarian: (Word of the Day): Alex L. (Bestow)

Ice Breaker: “What Awards show memories do you have.” ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Stacey K.

 

Prepared Speech 1: Lana S. [TBA] – “DCP and Pathways” (Educational)

Prepared Speech 2: Rumi M. [TBA] – “Samba No Pe”

 

Evaluation Two: John H.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Mario G.

Chairman Two: Mario G.

Toast: Alex L. – Kate C. “To Success”

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Hayley Y. (On Theme)

Evaluator Even Speakers – Peter C. 

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Stacey K.

 

Book/Film/Food Review: Lana S. “Kitchen Confidential”

 

Grammarian Report: Alex L.

Timers Report: Mario G.

Big Ears: Carlos V. [FIRST]

Meeting Overview: Rumi M. [FIRST]

Visitor Feedback: Carlos V.

Planning Forward: Lana S. (VPE)

Presidents Final Closing Remarks: Lana S. (VPE)

 

Coming Up:

Next Meeting – Tuesday 13^th February 2024. (F2F)

Club International & Evaluation Contest Tuesday 12^th March 2024.

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 23rd JANUARY 2024 – MEETING No: 1458 – F2F

 

“READY … SET ... GO!”

 

Venue – Concord Memorial Hall

Call to Order – Matthew S.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – John H (IPP).

 

Chairman One: Alex T.

Agenda Update: John H. 

Apologies:  Sonya D, Shawn L, Jing S, Harini S, Moji A, Melody L, Kate C. 

Visitor Introductions: Peter B, Shuyi C, Carlos V.

Reading of the Club Mission: Brendan D.

Grammarian: (Word of the Day): Stacey K. (Not Recorded)

Ice Breaker: “What wild ambitions do you have for this year.” ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Rumi M. [FIRST]

 

Prepared Speech 1: John H. [PM 2:3] – “Your Mentoring Program” (Educational)

Prepared Speech 2: Rumi M. [TBA] – “Work Presentation” (Title Not Recorded)

 

Evaluation One: Brendan D. 

Evaluation Two: (Not Recorded)

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Matthew S.

Chairman Two: John H.

Toast: Alex L. – (Not Recorded)

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Mario G. (On Theme)

Evaluator Even Speakers – Jing S. [FIRST]

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Kelly Z.

 

Book/Film/Food Review: Matthew S. (Not Recorded)

 

Grammarian Report: Stacey K.

Timers Report: Carlos V.

Big Ears: Dennis S.

Visitor Feedback: Peter B, Shuyi C, Carlos V.

Planning Forward: Lana S. (VPE)

Presidents Final Closing Remarks: Lana S. (VPE)

 

Coming Up:

Next Meeting – Tuesday 6^th February 2024. (Zoom)

Club International & Evaluation Contest Tuesday 12^th March 2024.

 

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 12th DECEMBER 2023 – MEETING No: 1457 – F2F

“FESTIVE SEASON”

 TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF 

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS

Venue – Concord Memorial Hall

Call to Order – Matthew S.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Glenn T.

 

Chairman One: Alex L.

Agenda Update: Glenn T.

Apologies:  Sonya D, Lana S, Mario G, Alex T, Harini S. 

Visitor Introductions: Celina A.

Reading of the Club Mission: Moji A.

Grammarian: (Word of the Day): Stacey K. “JOVIAL”

Ice Breaker: “Why do you love – or hate – about the Festive season? ” ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Melody L.

 

Prepared Speech 1: Peter C. [MS 4:1] – “Communicating to Connect” (Q&A Session)

Evaluation One: Glenn T.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Matthew S.

Chairman Two: Moji A.

Toast: Matthew S. – “Quiet Contemplation”

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Alex L. (On Theme)

Evaluator Even Speakers – Melody L.

Evaluator Odd Speakers – John H.

 

Book/Film/Food Review: John H. – “Beckham Documentary on Netflix”

 

Grammarian Report: Stacey K

Timers Report: Matthew S.

Big Ears: Stacey K.

Visitor Feedback: Celina A.

Planning Forward: Glenn T. 

Presidents Final Closing Remarks: Glenn T.

 

Coming Up:

Next Meeting – 

Tuesday 23^rd January 2024.

Club Social Dinner Postponed to January 2024.

Club Evaluation & International Speech Contest early February.

 

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 5th DECEMBER 2023 – MEETING No: 1456 – ZOOM

 “SUNSHINE”

 

Venue – ZOOM

Call to Order – Matthew S.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Glenn T.

 

Chairman One: Alex L.

Agenda Update: Glenn T.

Apologies:  Sonya D, Lana S, Jing S, Hayley Y, Melody L, Harini S. 

Visitor Introductions: Nil

Reading of the Club Mission: Matthew S.

 

Ice Breaker: “Why do you love – or hate – the Sunshine? ” ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Alex L.

 

Educational: John H. – “Executing a Toast Online”

Evaluation One: Matthew S.

 

BREAK: 

 

Chairman Two: Glenn T.

Toast: Mario G. – “Sunshine and Warm Days”

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – John H. (On Theme)

Evaluator Even Speakers – Glenn T.

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Mario G.

 

Book/Film/Food Review: Stacey K – “The Girl Before”

Timers Report: Glenn T.

Visitor Feedback: Nil.

Planning Forward: Glenn T. 

Presidents Final Closing Remarks: Glenn T.

 

Coming Up:

Next Meeting – 

12^th December – Final Meeting for 2023 – F2F

14^th December – Club Social Dinner