CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 23rd SEPTEMBER 2025 – MEETING No: 1516

 “VOLUNTEERING”

Pexels–Julia Cameron

 

Venue – The Concord

Call to Order: John H (For S@A Dilani).

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Mario G.

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Chairman One: Alex L.

Apologies: Peter C, Luz R, Aurora D, Sara Z, Brendan D, Dilani B, Gowri S, Moji A,

Visitor Introductions: Leon G.

Reading of the Club: Leon G.

Grammarian (WOD): Roozy K. – “RESILIENT”

Ice Breaker: “Tell us some experience you have had or want to have with Volunteering”. ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Eyza K. [FIRST]

 

Prepared Speech 1: Sri A. [IP 3:1] “Nine Nights”

Prepared Speech 2: Mario G. [DL 2:2] “Speaking the Same Language”

Prepared Speech 3: Rumi M. [EXECUTIVE] “Budget Proposal”

 

Evaluation 1: Kelly Z.

Evaluation 2: John H.

Evaluation 3: Q&A Session (ALL).

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Peter K.

Chairman Two: Kelly Z.

Toast: John H. “Nurturing our Relationship (with the Concord)”

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – John H. (On Theme)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Lana S.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Sri A.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: Eyza K. “Interstellar – Imax” 

Book, Film, Food Review: Roozy K. “2 Hearts – Netflix” [FIRST]

 

Grammarian Report: Roozy K. [FIRST]

Ums & Ahs Report: NA.

Big Ears: Peter K.

Timers Report: Lana S.

Meeting Overview: Lana S. 

Visitor Feedback: NA.

Planning Forward: John H. 

President’s Closing Remarks: – Mario G.

 

Next Meeting
Tuesday 7^th October Zoom 2025

Tuesday 14^th October – Club Humorous & Table Topics Contest

Tuesday 28^th October – Budget Vote

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 9th SEPTEMBER 2025 – MEETING No: 1515

“MAKING PLANS”

 

Venue – The Concord

Call to Order: Dilania B.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Mario G.

Agenda Update: John H. 

Chairman One: Kelly Z.

Apologies: Sara Z, Lana S,

Visitor Introductions: A6 Director, Bruno M, Crevia S, Jack D, Grace L.

Reading of the Club: Aurora D.

Grammarian (WOD): Rumi M. – “DELIBERATE”

Ice Breaker: “Tell us about plans you are making or plans you made that didn’t quite work out”. ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Peter C.

 

Prepared Speech 1: Luz R. [Ice Breaker DL 1] “The Seed in Me”

Prepared Speech 2: Eyza K. [PM 1:2] “The Stories We Tell”

Prepared Speech 3: Peter K. [PM 2] “Bridging The Gap”

Prepared Speech 4: Moji A. [PM 3] “What is Music”

Evaluation 1: Sri A.

Evaluation 2: Gowri S.

Evaluation 3: Brendan D.

Evaluation 4: John H.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – Mario G.

Chairman Two: Gowri S.

Announcement: VPE John H: Club Contest Forward planner

Toast: Sri A “To Spring”

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Peter K. (Song Titles)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Kelly Z.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Matthew S.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: Behrang S. “Radical Candor” Podcast [FIRST]

Book, Film, Food Review: Roozy K. “Yum Yum Bakery” [FIRST]

 

Grammarian Report: Rumi M.

Ums & Ahs Report: Sri A. 

Big Ears: Dilani B.

Timers Report: Peter K.

Meeting Overview: A6D Bruno M. (Club Report)

Visitor Feedback: A6 Director, Bruno M, Crevia S, Jack D, Grace L.

Planning Forward: John H.  (An District Awards Report)

President’s Closing Remarks: – Mario G.

 

Next Meeting
Tuesday 23rd September 2025

2025 DISTRICT 70 AWARDS CEREMONY – SATURDAY 6th SEPTEMBER 2025

 2025 DISTRICT 70 AWARDS CEREMONY

Concord West Toastmaster John Hughson DTM was acknowledged (belatedly) for his 15 Years of Service with a Trophy among a large contingent of back-dated Years of Service Awards for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and up to 50 years.

In addition, John was then honoured as District 70 Staff Officer of the Year for 2024-2025 for his service as District 70 Newsletter Editor and Graphics consultant to the District. Taking home a Trophy and the Staff Officer of the Year perpetual trophy.

This is the second time John has been acknowledged as District Staff Officer of the year, the first time being back in 2020-2021.

Also in this year's achievement awards Concord West Club was acknowledged for achieving Distinguished Club status in the Distinguished Club Program.

Plus both VPE John and President Mario were acknowledged for achieving a Triple Crown Award for 2024-2025 for completing 3 Paths in the Toastmaster Year.

 

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 2nd SEPTEMBER 2025 – MEETING No: 1514

“CREEPY CRAWLIES”

 

Venue – ZOOM

Call to Order: Mario G.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Mario G.

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Chairman One: Moji A.

Apologies: Rumi M, Lana S, Kely Z, Peter C, Dilani B, Aurora D, Behrang S, Roozy F, Sara Z, Melody L, Peter K,

Visitor Introductions: Lachlan Division Director, Alicia C, Area 6 Director Bruno M, 

Reading of the Club: Luz R.

Grammarian (WOD): Gowri S. – “SPRING”

Ice Breaker: “Describe a situation or experience with a Creepy Crawlie”. ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Hayley Y.

 

Prepared Speech 1: John H. [EDUCATIONAL] “Contests”

Prepared Speech 2: A6D Bruno M. “Special Contest Presentation”

 

Evaluation 1: Sri A.

Evaluation 2: ALL

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – Mario G.

Chairman Two: Alex L.

Toast: Luz R [FIRST] “To Tiny Creepy Crawlies”

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Mario G. (On Theme)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Eyza K. [FIRST]

Evaluator Even Speakers – John H.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: Bruno M. “Sherasque Restaurant” William Street Sydney

Book, Film, Food Review: Eyza K. “Dead Poets Society” Film [FIRST]

 

Grammarian Report: Gowri S.

Ums & Ahs Report: Gowri S. 

Big Ears: Luz R. [FIRST]

Timers Report: Matthew S.

Meeting Overview: LDDD Alicia Curtis

Visitor Feedback: Lachlan Division Director, Alicia C, Area 6 Director Bruno M, Planning Forward: John H.  

President’s Closing Remarks: – Mario G.

 

Coming Up:

District 70 Awards Presentation
Saturday 6^th September
Revesby Workers Club

 

Next Meeting
Tuesday 9^th September 2025

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 26th AUGUST 2025 – MEETING No: 1513

 “MUSICAL MOMENTS” 

Venue – The Concord 

Call to Order: Dilani B.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Mario G.

Note: We found ourselves without a room to meet. But the Concord Staff very quickly arranged for an alternate space in the Bistro.

A few details are not recorded as the Editor’s copy of the Final Agenda that night went missing due to the change of Venue.

Agenda Update: John H. 

Chairman One: Luz R. [FIRST]

Apologies: Rumi M, Lana S, Peter C, Sara Z, Matthew S. Eyza K, Melody L, Moji A, Peter K,

Visitor Introductions: Area 6 Director Brun M, Crevia S, Jazib F.

Reading of the Club: Roozy K.

Grammarian (WOD): John H. – "HARMONIOUS"

Ice Breaker: “Share with us what style of music has either a positive or negative affect on your emotions”.ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Brendan D.

 

Prepared Speech 1: John H. [EH L3:3] “Wrong Place, Wrong Time”

Prepared Speech 2: Sri A. [IP L4] “Fired”

Prepared Speech 3: Bruno M. [Impromtu] (Not Recorded)

 

Evaluation 1: Dilani B. 

Evaluation 2: (Not Recorded).

Evaluation 3: (Not Recorded).

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – Dilani B.

Chairman Two: Eyza K.

Toast: Dilani B (Not Recorded) 

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Alex L. (Off Theme)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Gowri S.

Evaluator Even Speakers – (Not Recorded)

 

Grammarian Report: John H.

Ums & Ahs Report: Luz R. 

Big Ears: Kelly Z.

Timers Report: Roozy K. [FIRST]

Meeting Overview: Peter C.

Visitor Feedback: Area 6 Director Brun M, Crevia S, Jazib F.

Planning Forward: John H.  

President’s Closing Remarks: – Mario G. 

Coming Up:

 

Tuesday 2^nd September 2025

Zoom

District 70 Awards Presentation
Saturday 6^th September
Revesby Workers Club

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 12th AUGUST 2025 – MEETING No: 1512

 “HIDDEN TALENTS”

 

Venue – The Concord 

Call to Order: Dilani B.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Mario G.

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Chairman One: Behrang S. [FIRST]

Apologies: Rumi M, Lana S, Peter C, Sara Z, Matthew S.

Visitor Introductions: Brian H (Hong Kong TM) Arya T, Leon G, Grace L. 

Reading of the Club: Roozy K.

Grammarian (WOD): Brendan D. – “UNVIEL”

Ice Breaker: “Share Hidden or Unique Talents or Skills you have – or wish you had”. ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Moji A.

 

Prepared Speech 1: Gowri S. [ML L3] “Being Polite”

Prepared Speech 2: Peter K. [PM L2:1] “Six Degrees”

Prepared Speech 3: Kelly Z. [PI L2] “Great Leaders”

Prepared Speech 4: Eyza K. [PM 1 Ice Brealer] “Who Am I?” [FIRST]

 

Evaluation 1: Luz R. [FIRST]

Evaluation 2: John H.

Evaluation 3: Sri A.

Evaluation 4: Mario G.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – John H.

Chairman Two: John H.

Toast: Brian H. (Visitor): “Making a Difference” 

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Gowrie S. (Off Theme) [FIRST]

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Kelly Z.

Evaluator Even Speakers – John H.

 

Grammarian Report: Brendan D.

Ums & Ahs Report: Luz R. [FIRST]

Big Ears: Roozy K [FIRST]

Timers Report: Aurora D. [FIRST]

Meeting Overview: Dilani B.

Visitor Feedback: Brian H (Hong Kong TM) Arya T, Leon G, Grace L. 

Planning Forward: John H.  

President’s Closing Remarks: – Mario G.

NEW MEMBER PRESENTATION:

Club President Mario G congratulates our latest Member Aurora D 

 

Coming Up: 

Tuesday 26th August

F2f The Concord

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 5th AUGUST 2025 – MEETING No: 1511

“EQUINE TALES”

 

Venue – Zoom

Call to Order: John H.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Mario G.

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Chairman One: Alex L.

Apologies: Brendan D, Peter K, Moji A, Dilania B, Lanaa S, Rumi M, Melody L, Lana S, Julie O.

Visitor Introductions: Sarah Z, Liz H, Deepa M. 

Reading of the Club: Roozy K.

Grammarian (WOD): Behrang S – “BRIDLE” [FIRST]

Ice Breaker: “Share an experience or story related to horses. ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Kelly Z.

 

Prepared Speech 1: John H. [EDUCATIONAL] “The Value of Evaluations”

 

Evaluation 1: Matthew S.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – Mario G.

Chairman Two: John H.

Toast: Mario G. “Happy Birthday to our crazy equine friends” 

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Luz R. (On Theme) [FIRST]

Evaluator Odd Speakers – John H.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Sri S.

 

Grammarian Report: Behrang S. [FIRST]

Ums & Ahs Report: Roozy K. [FIRST]

Big Ears: Maro G.

Timers Report: Eyza K. [FIRST]

Meeting Overview: Gowri S.

Visitor Feedback: Sarah Z, Liz H, Deepa M. 

Planning Forward: John H.  

President’s Closing Remarks: – Mario G.

 

Coming Up:

Tuesday 13^th August

Zoom Meeting