CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 25th OCTOBER 2016 – MEETING No: 1229

The Theme – Halloween

Venue – Restaurant

Dressed up for the occasion.

Apologies – Heather G, Hugh D, Philip B, Anna P, Maj J, Glen H.

Visitors – Leo (Who joined tonight).

Call to Order – S@A Bernard L.

President’s Welcome – John H.

Chairman One – Daniel T.

Grammarian / Word of the Day – Omer S.

Introductions – Based on the theme – ‘Halloween‘

Reading of the Mission – Kate C.

Agenda Update – Omer S.

Toastmaster for Prepared Speeches – John H.

Speaker 1: Kate C. – [CC#10] – “The Women Who Inspire Me”

Speaker 2: Senthill T. – [AC#1] – “Fitter, Bigger and Stronger”

Speaker 3: Aileen L. – [AC#1] – “Good Conversation”

Evaluator 1: Peter C.

Evaluator 2: Omer S.

Evaluator 3: Daniel T.

BREAK

Call to Order – S@A Bernard L.

Chairman Two – Peter C.

Toast – Alex L. – “Finding a Cure for Breast Cancer”

Table Topics Master – Bernard L. – Based on Theme of ‘Spooky Experiences’

Evaluations – Odds – Kate C.

Evens – Lyndal ET.

Ums and Ahs – John H

Grammarian – Omer S.

Big Ears – Omer S.

Timers Report – Lyndal ET.

General Evaluation – Bernard L.

Visitors Comments – Leo Z.

Executive Announcements & Presidents Closing Remarks:

·      SpeechCraft Postponed till May 2017.

·      Presentation of amended Budget for 2016/17.

·      Discussion regarding the New Fee Structure to be introduced in March 2017.

·      Decided that we did not have a quorum based on a total Membership of 26.

·      Requests that the Executive consider 6 monthly Dues or 12 monthly Dues.

·      Farewell to Senthil. T moving on to eventually take up a new medical posting in Newcastle

·      Peter C- Promoted the D70 Speakers Forum – Sunday 30^th October 2016 – Bankstown Sports Club

We say farewell to Senthil, and wish him all the best for the future. 

Next Meetings

Normal Meeting – Tuesday 8th November 2016

Normal Meeting – Tuesday 22nd November 2016

Saturday 3rd December – 

Christmas New Year Dinner Pron Prohm. North Stratfield 7pm

Normal Meeting – Tuesday 13^th December 2016

Christmas New Year Break

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 11th OCTOBER 2016 – MEETING No: 1228

The Theme – Celebrating Epic Fails

Venue – Restaurant

Apologies – Philip B, Hugh D.

Visitors – Nil.

Call to Order – S@A Bernard L.

President’s Welcome – John H.

Chairman One – Heather G.

Grammarian / Word of the Day – Omer S. – ‘Perturbation’

Introductions – Based on the theme – ‘Epic Fails‘

Reading of the Mission – Alex L.

Agenda Update – Omer S.

Toastmaster for Prepared Speeches – Kate C.

Speaker 1: Omer S. – [AC#1] – “Innovation Road Map”

Speaker 2: Senthill T. – [AC] – “Umcertainty”

Evaluator 1: Glen H.

Evaluator 2: Daniel T.

BREAK

Call to Order – S@A Bernard L.

Chairman Two – Glen H.

Toast – Daniel T.

Table Topics Master – Peter C. – Based on Theme of Epic Fails

Evaluations – Odds – John H.

Evens – Daniel T.

Ums and Ahs – Maj J. [FIRST]

Grammarian – Omer S.

Big Ears – Hongyi L.

Timers Report – Lyndal ET.

General Evaluation – Bernard L.

Visitors Comments – NA.

Executive Announcements & Presidents Closing Remarks:

·      SpeechCraft 5 Tuesdays in November – Provided more detail

·      Speakers Forum – Sunday 30^th October 2016 – Bankstown Sports Club

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Next Meetings

Normal Meeting – Tuesday 25th October 2016

Normal Meeting – Tuesday 1st November 2016 – SpeechCraft S1

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 27th SEPTEMBER 2016 – MEETING No: 1227

The Theme – Spring

Venue – Restaurant

Apologies – Peter C, Katherine T, Bernard L

Visitors – Tony F, Bridget N.

Call to Order – President John H.

President’s Welcome – John H. Made mention of the unusual Table arrangement and thanked S@A Bernard for calling in earlier to help set things up before having to leave.

Chairman One – Anna P.

Grammarian / Word of the Day – Hugh D. – ‘Sedulous’.

Introductions – Based on the theme – ‘Spring‘

Reading of the Mission – Omer S.

Agenda Update – Omer S.

Toastmaster for Prepared Speeches – Daniel T.

Speaker 1: Philip B. – [AC#4] – “Teamwork”

Speaker 2: Kate C. – [CC] – “September”

Speaker 3: John H. – [ALG] – High Performance Leadership – “Sharing My Vision”

Evaluator 1: Tony F.

Evaluator 2: Lyndal ET..

Evaluator 3: Senthill T.

BREAK

Call to Order – Philip B.

Chairman Two – Philip B.

Toast – Glen H. “To Dam Operators”

Table Topics Master – Omer S. – Based on the Theme of Spring

Evaluations – Odds – Heather G.

Evens – Glen H.

Ums and Ahs – Alex L.

Grammarian – Hugh D. [FIRST]
Big Ears – Anna P.

Timers Report – Maj J. [FIRST]

General Evaluation – John H.

Visitors Comments – Bridget N. and Tony F. (Tony is a Toastmaster visiting from the USA)

Executive Announcements & Presidents Closing Remarks:

·      SpeechCraft 5 Tuesdays in November – Seeking participation

Next Meetings

Normal Meeting – Tuesday 11th October 2016

Normal Meeting – Tuesday 25th October 2016

Normal Meeting – Tuesday 1st November 2016 – SpeechCraft S1