CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 14th OCTOBER 2025 – MEETING No: 1518

 “CLUB HUMOROUS & TABLE TOPICS CONTEST”

Venue – The Concord

Call to Order: Dilani B.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Mario G.

Agenda Update: VPE John H. 

Apologies: Luz R, Rumi M, Lana S, Matthew S, Brendan D, Leon G, 

 

Chief Judge: Area 6 Director – Bruno Moro – Briefing Officials

Contest Chair: Mario G – Briefing Contestants

Humorous Contest:  

Toastmaster – Peter C.

Participants:

• ·      Gowri S – “Don’t Apologise”
• ·      John H – “So You Don’t Believe in Aliens?”

BREAK: 

Club Table Topics Contest:  

Toastmaster – Kelly Z.

Topic – 

Participants:

• ·      Peter K 
• ·      Grace L
• ·      Eyza K
• ·      John H 

Announcement of Winners: Contest Chair – Mario G.

Humorous Contest:  

·      FIRST PLACE: John H.

·      RUNNER UP: Gowri S.

Club Table Topics Contest:  

·      FIRST PLACE: John H.

·      RUNNER UP: Eyza K.

Area 6 Director Address: Bruno Moro

President’s Closing Remarks: – Mario G.

Next Meeting

Area 6 Humorous & Table Topics Contest – Sunday 19^th October

Tuesday 28^th October – Budget Vote

 

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 7th OCTOBER 2025 – MEETING No: 1517

 “DAYLIGHT SAVING”

 

Venue – Zoom

Call to Order: Mario G (For S@A Dilani).

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Mario G.

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Chairman One: Alex L.

Apologies: Luz R, Rumi M, Lana S, Matthew S, Behrang S, Dilani B, Grace L, Hayley Y.

Visitor Introductions: 

1.    Alicia Curtis, Lachlan Division Director,

2.    Bruno Moro, Area 6 Director

3.    Special Guest: Fursey Gotuaco, (Bankok)

4.    Leony, (SCBD Toastmasters D87, Jakarta)

5.    Raveendran Subramanan, (Kota Kinabalu D87)

6.    Kaushalya Aiyadurai, (Elicit Toastmasters D82, Sri Lanka)

7.    Ravn, (Kuala Lumpa)

8.    Chintan NP Sheth, (Bold & Beyond Toastmasters, D41, India)

9.    Adithya Jain, (JLL Bangalore Toastmasters, D92)

10. Manoj, (Spellwizards Advanced Toastmasters, India)

11. Asha Kumari, (Bodhi Kota Toastmasters D98, India)

12. Sitha Kathirgamanathan

Reading of the Club: Eyza K.

Grammarian (WOD): Sri A. – “ETERNAL”

Ice Breaker: “What will you do to take advantage of Daylight saving?”. ALL

Proved to be an interesting challenge given the list of unexpected Guests attending from countries nearer the equator where they have no idea what Daylight Saving is 😊

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – LDD Alicia Curtis

Special Presentation – Fursey Gotuaco

“Superior Sounds for Serious Speakers” 

How to Master Your Space with Your Voice

 

Q&A Session: (ALL).

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Mario G.

Chairman Two: Mario G.

Toast: Sri A. “To Enlightenment”

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Kelly Z. (On Theme)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – John H.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Gowri S.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: NA

Book, Film, Food Review: NA

 

Grammarian Report: Sri A. (Eyza Won with 4 uses of the WOD)

Ums & Ahs Report: Mario G. 

Big Ears: Eyza K.

Timers Report: NA.

Meeting Overview: LDD Alicia Curtis. 

Visitor Feedback: Fursey Gotuaco

Planning Forward: John H. 

President’s Closing Remarks: – Mario G.

 

Next Meeting

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

Area 6 Humorous & table topics Contest – Sunday 14^th October

Tuesday 28^th October – Budget Vote

 

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS – 5th TUESDAY SOCIAL – 30th SEPTEMBER 2025

 CLUB 5th TUESDAY 

SOCIAL – TRIVIA NIGHT

A small but dedicated group gathered at The Concord to enjoy some food and a quiet drink while participating in the regular Tuesday Night Trivia Contest as "The Toasties".

With 'quiz masters' like Mario and Sri along with Peter, Kate and John we actually managed to come within a point or so of the place getters which was not a bad effort for a first go.

This was our last 5th Tuesday for 2025.

Always looking for ideas for next year's outings. 

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