CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 28th OCTOBER 2025 – MEETING No: 1519

 “FEAR”

 

Venue – The Concord

Call to Order: Dilani B.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – John H (For President Mario G). 

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Chairman One: Brendan D.

Apologies: Peter C, Luz R, Gowri S, Mario G, Peter C, Kate C, Kelly Z, Grace L, Eyza K,

Visitor Introductions: Manu S, Monica, Trishanth C.

Reading of the Club: Aurora D.

Grammarian (WOD): Sri A. – “COMPLETE”

Ice Breaker: “Share with us what really scares you and why?”. ALL

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Matthew S.

 

Prepared Speech 1: Lana S. [PW: TBA] “Full Circle”

Prepared Speech 2: Peter K. [PM 3:1] “Unintended Consequence”

Prepared Speech 3: John H. [EDUCATIONAL] “The Speech Map”

 

Evaluation 1: Dilani B.

Evaluation 2: Monica (Guest).

Evaluation 3: (ALL).

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – Dilani B.

Chairman Two: Roozy K. [FIRST]

Toast: Aurora D. “Having the Courage, One Step at a Time”

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Peter K. (On Theme)

Evaluator Odd Speakers – John H.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Brendan D.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: Lana S. “Lost Ladies” – Netflix 

 

Grammarian Report: Sri A.

Ums & Ahs Report: Aurora D. [FIRST] 

Big Ears: Alex L.

Timers Report: Matthew S.

Meeting Overview: Matthew S. 

Visitor Feedback: Manu S, Monica, Trishanth C.

Planning Forward: John H. 

President’s Closing Remarks: – John H (For President Mario G). 

 

NEXT MEETINGS:
Tuesday 4^th November 2025 – Zoom 

Sunday 9^th November October – Lachlan Division Humorous & Table Topics Contest

Tuesday 11^th November – The Concord

AREA 6 HUMOROUS & TABLE TOPICS CONTEST – SUNDAY 19th OCTOBER 2025

AREA 6 

HUMOROUS & TABLE TOPICS CONTEST

SUNDAY 19th OCTOBER 2025

Burwood RSL 

Clubs represented; Ashfield Toastmasters, Burwood Toastmasters, (Host), 

Concord West Toastmasters, Sydney Sunday Morning Toastmasters.

Supported by Mario, Peter K, Sri, Alex L, Moji and Eyza,

John Hughson represented Concord West Toastmasters winning the 

Humorous Speech Contest with his speech;

"So You Don't Believe in Aliens?", 

Then backed up to take out the Area 6 Table Topics Contest with a response to; 

"You find out the date of your death, what do you do?"

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