CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 28th JANUARY 2025 – MEETING No: 1492

 “WELL BEING AND SELF CARE”

Concord West Toastmasters final meeting in our Concord Memorial hall venue.
Our next Face 2 Face Meeting will be back at the former Concord RSL Club –
now known as The Concord Community Club

 

Venue – Concord Memorial Hall

Call to Order S@A: Brendan D.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Lana S.

 

Chairman One: Mario G.

Agenda Update: Mario G. 

Apologies: Moji A, Dilani B.

Visitor Introductions: Mohammed A, David L.

Reading of the Club: Brendan D. 

Grammarian (WOD): Peter C. “Colloration”

Ice Breaker: “Share tips and experience on maintaining a healthy work-life balance ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Mario G.

 

Prepared Speech 1: John H: [EH IP1:1] – “Impractical Joke”

Evaluation 1: Lana S.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Brendan D.

Chairman Two: Brendan D.

Toast: Matthew S. “To Cherishing our Libraries”

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Lana S. (On Theme)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Peter C.

Evaluator Even Speakers – John H.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: Alex L. – “The Pit” [Foxtel Series]

Book, Film, Food Review: Matthew S. – “First Cow” [Video]

 

Grammarian Report – Peter C.

Timers Report: Alex L.

Ums & Ahs Report: Mohammed A.

Big Ears: Brendan D.

Meeting Overview: John H.

Visitor Feedback: Mohammed A, David L.

Planning Forward: Mario G. 

Farewell to the Concord Community Centre

President’s Closing Remarks: Lana S.

 

Coming Up:

 

Next Meeting

Tuesday 4^th February 2025

Online Zoom Meeting 

 

Tuesday 11th February 2025

The Concord Community Club

We are back to our ancestorial home.

 

Club International & Evaluation Contest

Tuesday 25^th February 2025

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CELEBRATES A NEW BORN MEMBERS

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS NEWEST MEMBER

Congratulations to Club Member Hayley and husband Jesh.

The first new born in the Club's history as far as records indicate.

Esther Negi 

Born 26th January 2025

Australia Day Special 

4.1kg 53cm she’s a double whopper! 

As Hayley has said: Esther has adjusted well to ex-utero life and loves to scream! 

Jesh and I are very happy and adjusting to the new lifestyle. I’m recovering well. 

My cats are petrified of this new toothless screaming cat and are camping outside which resolves our worries the cats would bother her.

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 14th JANUARY 2025 – MEETING No: 1491

 “A NEW START”

Venue – Concord Memorial Hall

Call to Order S@A: Brendan D.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Lana S.

 

Chairman One: Alex L.

Agenda Update: Mario G. 

Apologies: Peter C, Kate C, Dilani B.

Visitor Introductions: James K & Sakura K.

Reading of the Club: Brendan D. 

Grammarian (WOD): Brendan D. “Renaisannce”

Ice Breaker: “Discuss what “A New Start” means to you. Do you have any plans or opportunities?”ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Mario G.

 

Prepared Speech 1: Lana S: [EH IP5:Final] – “A Very Long Saga (Part 2) “A Rolling Crisis”

Evaluation 1: Brendan D.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Brendan D.

Chairman Two: Moji A [FIRST]. 

Toast: John H. “Our New Location”

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Matthew S. (On Theme)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – John H.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Kelly Z.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: Mario G. – “Predator The Movie” 

 

Grammarian Report – Brendan D.

Timers Report: Lana S + Mario G.

Ums & Ahs Report: (No Report).

Big Ears: Lana S.

Meeting Overview: Kelly Z.

Visitor Feedback: James K & Sakura K.

Planning Forward: Mario G. 

Club President Lana formerly acknowledging our latest
Club Speech Champion Brendan
 with the Area 6 Table Topics Trophy for 2024-2025

President’s Closing Remarks: Lana S.

 

Coming Up:

 

Next Meeting

Tuesday 28th January 2025

Club International & Evaluation Contest

Tuesday 25^th February 2025

 

 

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS END OF YEAR CELEBRATION – TUESDAY 17th DECEMBER 2024

PRON PROHM RESTAURANT 

NORTH STRATHFIELD 

Concord West Toastmasters celebrated the end of a Calendar Year with a fabulous night at our former venue Prohm Prom Thai Restaurant in North Strathfield. It was particularly good to have almost all our current Membership present for fine food, great fellowship and fun Trivia. We were also able to celebrate with our first ever ‘mum to be’ member of our Club and wish her well for the upcoming birth. 

We resume on the second Tuesday in January. 

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our followers. 

🌲🎄😎🤩🥂

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 10th DECEMBER 2024 – MEETING No: 1490

 “FESTIVITIES”

Venue – Concord Memorial Hall

Call to Order S@A: Brendan D.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Lana S.

 

Chairman One: Dilani B [FIRST].

Agenda Update: Mario G. 

Apologies: Peter C, Kate C, Carlos V, Rumi M, Hayley Y.

Visitor Introductions: Nil.

Reading of the Club Mission: Dilani B. 

Grammarian (WOD): John H “Festivities”

Ice Breaker: “Share what Christmas means to you, or what activities you participate in over Christmas.” ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Alex L.

 

Prepared Speech 1: Mario G: [PW IP5:Final] – “What a Journey”
Prepared Speech 2: John H: [PW PM5:Final] – “Mastering Presentation”

Evaluation 1: Kelly Z.

Evaluation 2: Lana S.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Brendan D.

Chairman Two: Maro G. 

Toast: Moji A. “A Safe Festive Season”

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Brendan D. (On Theme)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Matthew S.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Kelly Z.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: Dilani B – “Reacher” TV Series

Book, Film, Food Review: Moji A – “Celine Dion” Documentary

 

Grammarian Report – John H.

Timers Report: Matthew S.

Ums & Ahs Report: Dilani B.

Big Ears: Lana S.

Meeting Overview: Mario G.

Visitor Feedback: Nil

Planning Forward: Mario G. 

 

President’s Closing Remarks: Lana S.

 

Coming Up:

 

Next Meeting

Tuesday 14th January 2025

 

End of Year / Christmas Function TBC

Pron Prohm Thai Restaurant North Strathfield 7:00PM

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 3rd DECEMBER 2024 – MEETING No: 1489

“HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS”

 

Venue – Zoom

Call to Order S@A: Brendan D.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Lana S.

 

Chairman One: Alex L.

Agenda Update: Mario G. 

Apologies: Moji A.

Visitor Introductions: Robert

Reading of the Club Mission: Brendan D. 

Grammarian (WOD): Lana S “Anachronism”

Ice Breaker: “Share interesting historical events and figures. (Modern and Ancient).” ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Matthew S.

Prepared Speech 1: Matthew S: [PW L4] 
“Squash the Silence; Amplifying Our Club’s Social Media Presence”

 

Evaluation 1: Hayley Y.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Brendan D.

Chairman Two: John H.

Toast: Mario G. “Learning from our Mistakes”

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Mario G. (On Theme)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Rumi M.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Hayley Y.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: John H – “The Jury on SBS Demand”

 

Timers Report: Alex L.

Ums & Ahs Report: Brendan D.

Big Ears: [Nil]

Meeting Overview: John H.

Visitor Feedback: Robert

Planning Forward: Mario G. 

 

President’s Closing Remarks: Lana S.

 

Coming Up:

 

Next Meeting

Tuesday 10th December 2024

 

End of Year / Christmas Function TBC

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 26th NOVEMBER 2024 – MEETING No: 1488

“TECHNOLOGY”

 

Venue – Concord Memorial Hall

Call to Order S@A: Brendan D.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Lana S.

 

Chairman One: Brendan D.

Agenda Update: Mario G. 

Apologies: John H.

Visitor Introductions: Nil

Reading of the Club Mission: Dilani B. 

 

Ice Breaker: “Explore the latest advancements and innovations.” ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Matthew S.

 

Prepared Speech 1: Mystery Guest: Mario’s Daughter with School presentation

Prepared Speech 2: Lana S: [NO PATHWAY OR TITLE RECORDED}

 

Evaluation 1: Open to All

Evaluation 2: Carlos V.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Brendan D.

Chairman Two: Alex L. 

Toast: Carlos V. [TOPIC NOT RECORDED]

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Mario G. (On Theme)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Carlos V.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Brendan D.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: Lana S – [NOT RECORDED]

Book, Film, Food Review: Carlos V – [NOT RECORDED]

 

Timers Report: Brendan D.

Ums & Ahs Report: Delani B.

Big Ears: Matthew S.

Meeting Overview: Lana S.

Visitor Feedback: Nil

Planning Forward: Mario G. 

 

President’s Closing Remarks: Lana S.

 

Coming Up:

 

Next Meeting

Tuesday 3^rd December 2024

 

End of Year / Christmas Function TBC