CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS SETS A NEW LEADERSHIP STANDARD

Along with the support, encouragement and training in public speaking techniques, Toastmasters nurtures and develops leadership skills as part of the regular meeting agenda. Toastmasters offer many opportunities to take on active leadership positions at Club, Area, Division, District and even International levels, developing skills and experience which can be applied to your workplace as well as other broader community involvement.

In this new 2014 to 2015 Toastmaster year Concord West Toastmasters is proud to have a record number of its membership taking on leadership roles within Toastmasters.

In March this year, Philip Bendeich who has been a member of Concord West Club since July 2004 was appointed to the role of Region 12 Adviser covering 5 Districts incorporating 950 Clubs across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.

Anna Perdriau formerly of the Canberra Toastmasters Club and a recent new member of Concord West Club will resume her role as District 70 Treasurer for a second term.

Lyndal Eager-Tucker will be the District 70 Sergeant At Arms responsible for both equipment and organisational activities with the District.

Daniel Tucker a 21-year veteran of the Concord West Club and a member of a number of other clubs, will be the Hawkesbury Division Governor covering 42 clubs in 8 Areas across the lower to upper north shore.

Peter Crosby a member of 8 years standing is the incoming Division Governor for our local Phillip Division covering 28 Clubs and 5 Areas from (Concord to Liverpool and beyond to Campbelltown and into the Southern Highlands).

John Hughson a member for 6 years, will be the new Area 6 Governor incorporating 5 local clubs in the Burwood / Concord area.

Such is the calibre of the leadership sponsored within the Concord West Club where all of these members have also served in executive roles both within their club as well as in the broader Toastmaster roles in the past.

Concord West Toastmasters provides a vast resource of experience to learn from and be mentored by and visitors are very warmly welcome. For enquiries visit: concordwesttoastmasters.weebly.com.

Insert: Lyndal Eager-Tucker
L>R: Peter Crosby, Philip Bendeich, Daniel Tucker, Anna Perdriau and John Hughson

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 10th JUNE 2014 – MEETING No: 1175

Call To Order – S@A – John

President’s Welcome – Mark

Apologies – Heather, Marian, Kelly

Visitors – Mark C

Chairman 1 – Mary

Reading of the Mission of the Club – Manish

Word of the Day – (Clandestine) – Laura

Introductions – (World Cup)

Toastmaster Session One – Peter

1. ADC – Paul – “The Budget”  – Evaluator – Nick

2. CC6 – Derek – “Selling the Seminar” – Evaluator – Katherine

3. CC5 – Anna – “It’s All Inside Your Head” – Evaluator – Philip

BREAK

Call To Order – S@A – John

Chairman 2 – Lyndal
Toast – Mary – Apologies no Theme recalled – But it was a first for Mary

Toastmaster Session Two – Paul

1. ACS7 – John – “The Levy”  – Evaluator – Glen

2. CC9 – Nick – “There is Too Much Presentation” – Evaluator – Peter

TableTopics Master – Philip

Theme: (A Series of Different Scenarios…..)

Evaluators – Laura and Paul

Ums and Ahs – Daniel

Grammarian – Daniel

Big Ears – Mark

Word of the Day – Laura

Timers Report – Edna

General Evaluator – Glen

Visitors Comments – John

Closing Remarks – Mark

UPCOMING EVENTS

Final Meeting for 2013-14 Year – Change Over

Tuesday 24th June 2014

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 27th MAY 2014 – MEETING No: 1174

Call To Order – S@A – John

President’s Welcome – Mark

Apologies – Mary & Bernard

Visitors – John

Chairman 1 – Laura

Reading of the Mission of the Club – Marian

Word of the Day – (Equanimity) – Kelly

Introductions – (Toastmasters)

Toastmaster Session One – Katherine

1. EDU – Philip – “Build Your Dream with Self Esteem”  – Evaluator – Glen

2. AC3 – Mark – “CPA Australia Recognised Employer Program” – Evaluator – Anna

3. CC8 – Nick – “Centralised IT Services” – Evaluator – Peter

BREAK

Call To Order – S@A – John

Chairman 2 – Darren
Toast – Kelly – Apologies no Theme recalled – Just a note saying Really Well Done

Club Elections for 2014 – 2015 Club Executive Conducted by retiring Immediate Past President Philip.

• President – Katherine
• VPE – Heather
• VPM – Derek
• VPPR – Nick
• Secretary – Glen
• Treasurer (n Election was held and representations made by Paul and Kelly)
  Paul Elected by secret ballot.
• Sergeant @ Arms – Laura

TableTopics Master – Mark

Theme: (iTopic from Mobile…..)

Evaluators – Glen and Daniel

Ums and Ahs – John

Grammarian / Word of the Day – Heather

Big Ears – Marian

Word of the Day – Kelly

Timers Report – Derek

General Evaluator – Paul

Closing Remarks – Mark

UPCOMING EVENTS

Normal Meeting

Tuesday 10th June 2014

Final Meeting for 2013-14 Year – Change Over

Tuesday 24th June 2014

CONCORD WEST CLUB HONOURED FOR TWO 20 YEAR SERVICE MEMBERS

As mentioned in the previous Post, Concord West Toastmaster and current Vice President Education Heather Gordon was also honoured at last weekends District 70 Annual Conference. As Heather was unable to attend the Presentation Luncheon on the Saturday she had the added bonus of having her 20 Year Service Award presented to her by the International President of Toastmasters Mr George Yen, DTM at a special segment on the Sunday. 
Congratulations to both Heather and Daniel.

Heather receiving her 20 Year Service award from: L>R:
Lt Governor Marketing Wendy White, Heather Gordon, International President George Yen
and District Governor Joan Rinaldi

20 YEAR SERVICE AWARDS AT DISTRICT 70 CONFERENCE

On Saturday 17th May at the District 70 Annual Conference Awards Luncheon Daniel Tucker, one of two Members of Concord West Toastmasters was honoured with a 20 Year Service Award.
The second recipient VPE Heather was unable to attend on the saturday but was to be presented with her Award on the Sunday.
A number of members of Concord West Club already attending the Conference were joined for the lunch by others in support of this distinguished service award.
At the same Awards Presentation both 30 and 40 year Awards were also presented.

Daniel formally receiving his 20 Years Service Award

Daniel with members of Concord West Club –
(L>R) Darren (one of the Club’s newest members), John (Area 6 Governor elect),
Daniel (also Hawkesbury Division Governor elect), Peter (Phillip Division Governor elect),
Club President Mark and (Daniel’s wife) Lyndal.

Also at the Conference both Daniel and Peter were formally ratified as District Governors Elect. Daniel as District Governor of Hawkesbury Division and Peter as District Governor of our own Phillip Division. 

We hope to publish a photo of Heather’s Presentation shortly.

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 13th MAY 2014 – MEETING No: 1173

Call To Order – S@A – John

President’s Welcome – Mark

Apologies – Darren, Edna, Lyndal

Visitors – Nil

Chairman 1 – Heather

Reading of the Mission of the Club – Laura

Word of the Day – (Impecunious) – Heather

Introductions – (Balancing the Budget)

Toastmaster Session One – Paul

1. CC5 – Derek – “Motorcycles for Dummies”  – Evaluator – Mark

2. CC7 – Nick – “Reasons to Use a Mortgage Broker” – Evaluator – Philip

BREAK

Call To Order – S@A – John

Chairman 2 – Heather
Toast – Daniel – “Memory of Tom Haffey”

Toastmaster Session Two – Daniel

3. CC1 (IB) – Laura – “A Journey of Discovery” – Evaluator – Glen

4. CC4  – Peter – “My Plan for Phillip Division” – Evaluator – Nick

5. CC1 (IB)  – Marian – “My Life” – Evaluator – Heather

TableTopics Master – Kelly (First Timer)

Theme: (Expand upon some (dry tricky) scenarios… an excellent session)

Evaluators – Philip and John

Ums and Ahs – Mary

Grammarian / Word of the Day – Anna

Big Ears – Glen

Timers Report – Anna

General Evaluator – Mark

Closing Remarks – Mark – New Education Program

 Upcoming Executive Elections
            Various Awards (Refer Photos)

Peter receiving his Advanced Communicator Gold Certificate 

Daniel receiving his ’Umpteenth’ Competent Communicator Award 

Marian and Laura receiving their Ice Breaker (First Speech) Recognition Ribbons

VPM (Nick) receiving the Toastmaster Recognition Ribbon on behalf of Concord West Club
for achieving 5 New Members in the second half of the Toastmasters year.
A busy night of presentations for Club President Mark

UPCOMING EVENTS

Normal Meeting – Executive Elections

Tuesday 27th May 2014

Social Event

Friday 30th May 2014

Pron Prohm Thia North Strathfield