SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR TWO CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS

It was announced recently in July that two of our Concord West Club Members have reached the highly esteemed position of being named as Members of the Professional Speakers Australia (PSA)
Congratulations to both Anna Perdriau and Philip Bendeich.

Professional Speakers Australia is the only professional body representing the members of the professional speaking industry. PSA exists to develop, promote & uphold the highest possible standards of the profession for the benefit of both its members and the public they serve.

Concord West has a proud legacy of both supporting and being supported by a number of highly experienced and significantly involved members of the broader Toastmaster establishment and the learning and growing that can come from members of this calibre is highly beneficial for all Members.

Congratulations to Philip Bendeich DTM and Anna Perdriau DTM

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 10th JULY 2018 – MEETING No: 1269

The Theme – Memorable Speeches

Venue – Auditorium

Apologies – Sharon C, Riza C & Amit N.

Visitors – Ponnusamy E, Padmavathy E, Parastoo M, Patricia S, Julia H, Phillip L, Tyrell N.

Call to Order – S@A – Daniel T.

President’s Opening & Guest Welcome – Peter C. 

Chairman 1: – John H.

Grammarian & Word of the Day – John H – MOMENTUS

Introductions – “Memorable Speeches”

Reading of the Mission – Phillip L.

Agenda & Forward Planner – John H.

Toastmaster Prepared Speeches – Alex L. [FIRST]

Speaker 1: Peter C. – (PW#4) – “Your Bags in the Third Millenium”

Speaker 2: Harini S. – (PW#1 Ice Breaker) – “6 Minutes to Reveal Who I Am”

Speaker 3: Philip B  – (AC) Video Communication– “Rick Haynes Excellence” 

Speaker 3: Annette Z. – (PW#4)“Tips for Creating a High-Performance Team” 

Evaluator 1: Sonya D.

Evaluator 2: Melody L.

Evaluator 2: John H.

Evaluator 2: Kate C.

BREAK:

Call to Order – S@A – Daniel T.

Chairman 2: – Melody L.

Toast – Annette Z “To Toastmasters”[FIRST]

Table Topics Master – Lana S.– ‘Memorable Speeches’

Evaluator Odds: Glen H. –  Evens: Aileen L.

Grammarian – John H.

Ums & Ahs Count – Sonya D.

Big Ears – Lana S.

Timers Report – Kate C. 

General Evaluation – Heather G.

Visitors Comments –Ponnusamy E, Padmavathy E, Parastoo M, Patricia S, Julia H, Phillip L, Tyrell N.

President’s Closing Remarks – Peter C.

Executive Announcements:

District 70 Pathways Workshop – Bankstown Sports – Sunday 15th July 2018

NOW – Two Sessions Morning and Afternoon
Next Meeting – Tuesday 24th July 2018

Inaugural District 70 Annual Awards Night – Saturday 11^thAugust 2018
Phillip Division Leadership training – Sunday 26th August 2018

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 26th JUNE 2018 – MEETING No: 1268

The Theme – Blessings

Venue – Boardroom

Apologies – Melody L, Glen H, Leo Z, Paul T.

Visitors – Patricia S.

Call to Order – S@A – Alex L.

Opening & Guest Welcome – President John H. 

Chairman 1: – Alex L. [FIRST]

Grammarian & Word of the Day – Samuel H, – CONDEMNATION

Introductions – “Blessings”

Reading of the Mission – Patricia S.

Agenda & Forward Planner – Harini S.

Toastmaster Prepared Speeches – Peter C.

Speaker 1: Lana S. – (CC#2) – “Stub It Out”

Speaker 2: John H. – (PW#3 Ice Breaker) – “Executive Handover” 

Speaker 3: Annette Z. – (PW#2) – “Create A High Performance Team” 

Speaker 4: Philip B. – (CC#2) – “I Am – Mentoring Harini” 

Evaluator 1: Peter C.

Evaluator 2: Lyndal ET.

Evaluator 3: Kate C.

Evaluator 4: Daniel T.

BREAK:

Call to Order – S@A – Alex L.

Chairman 2: – Annette Z.  [FIRST]

Toast – Daniel T. – “Brad Fittler”

Table Topics Master – Amit N.– ‘Blessings’ [FIRST]

Evaluator Odds: John H. –  Evens: Kate C.

Grammarian – Samuel H.

Ums & Ahs Count – Heather G.

Big Ears – Philip B.

Timers Report – Heather G. 

General Evaluation – Harini S.

Visitors Comments – Patricia S

President’s Closing Remarks – John H.

Executive Announcements:

Next Meeting – Tuesday 10th July 2018
District 70 Pathways Workshop – Bankstown Sports – Sunday 15th July 2018
Next Meeting – Tuesday 24th July 2018
Phillip Division Leadership training – Sunday 26th August 2018

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 12th JUNE 2018 – MEETING No: 1267

The Theme – Great Memories

Venue – Auditorium

Apologies – Anna P, Paul H, Glen H, Lyndal ET

Visitors – Ivy L, PDD Sebastian Sabater

Call to Order – S@A – Alex L.

Opening & Guest Welcome – President John H. 

Chairman 1: – Samuel H. [FIRST]

Grammarian & Word of the Day – Held Over

Introductions – “Great Memories”

Reading of the Mission – Melody L.

Agenda & Forward Planner – Harini S.

Toastmaster Prepared Speeches – Daniel T.

Speaker 1:Alex L. – (CC#10) – “The Silent Killer”

Speaker 2:Sonya D. – (PW#1 Ice Breaker) – “Dori” 

Speaker 3:Sebastian S – (Educational) – “Pathways” 

Evaluator 1:John H.

Evaluator 2:Philip B.

BREAK:

Call to Order – S@A – Alex L.

Chairman 2: – Philip B.

Toast – Samuel H “Great Memories” [FIRST]

Table Topics Master – Samuel H.– ‘Great Memories’ [FIRST]

Evaluator Odds: Harini S. –  Evens: Melody L.

Ums & Ahs Count – Annette Z.

Big Ears – Amit N.[FIRST]

Timers Report – Ivy L. 

General Evaluation – Peter C

Business Session:There being no nominations for the Role of President at the last Meeting, a Nomination had been received in the past week.

The Results:

·      President – Peter Crosby

Visitors Comments –Ivy L, PDD Sebastian Sabater.

President’s Closing Remarks – John H.

Executive Announcements:

Club Executive Leadership Training Dates to Be Announced

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 22nd MAY 2018 – MEETING No: 1266

The Theme – Challenges

Venue – Board Room

Apologies – Peter C, Kate C, Paul T, Sam H, Sonya D, Melody L, Leo Z, Anna P.

Visitors – Enrico S, A6D Frank D, Ashis.

Call to Order – S@A – Alex L.

Opening & Guest Welcome – President John H. 

Chairman 1: – Harini S.

Grammarian & Word of the Day – Held Over

Introductions – “Challenges”

Reading of the Mission – Frank D.

Agenda & Forward Planner – Harini S.

Toastmaster Prepared Speeches – Frank D.

Speaker 1:Daniel T. – (CC#7) – “Guitar God” 

Speaker 2:Alex L. – (CC#9) – “I’m a Sydneysider, Get Me Out Of Here”

Speaker 3:Amit N. – (PW#1 Ice Breaker) – “The Ship Has Been Anchored” 

Speaker 4:John H. – (Educational)– “Moments of Truth” 

Evaluator 1:Philip B

Evaluator 2:Lyndal ET.

Evaluator 3:John H.

BREAK:

Call to Order – S@A – Alex L.

Chairman 2: – Lana S.

Toast – Held Over

Table Topics Master – Philip B.– ‘Challenges’

Evaluator Odds: Harini S. –  Evens: John H .

Ums & Ahs Count – Riza C.[FIRST]

Timers Report – Sharon C. [FIRST]

General Evaluation – Glen H.

Business session: Outgoing President John H chaired the Nomination of Members for Positions on the Club Executive.

The Results:

·      President – No Nominations Received. Held over to following Meeting

·      VPE: John Hughson.

·      VPM: Harini Sundramurthy

·      VPPR: Lyndal eager-Tucker

·      Treasurer: Amit Nanchahal

·      Secretary: Alex Lee

·      S@A: Daniel Tucker

Visitors Comments –Enrico S, A6D Frank D, Ashis.

President’s Closing Remarks – John H.

Executive Announcements:

Club Executive Leadership Training Dates to Be Announced