CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 23d JUNE 2026 – MEETING No: 1541

 “IT’S A WRAP”

Venue – The Concord 

Call to Order: Luz R. (on Behalf of Dilani B)

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Mario G.

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Chairman One: Brendan D. 

Apologies: Kate C, Peter C, Dilani B, Grace L, Eyza K, Sri A, Roberto B, Matthews S, Lana S.

Visitor Introductions: Omar S, Maria M. Stephen.

Reading of the Club: Ashveer S. 

Grammarian (WOD): Maria O.

Ice Breaker: “What do you think is the most important ‘takeaway’ from your experience in this Club to-date – and why?”. ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Alex L.

Speaker One: Ashveer S. [DL1:1] Ice Breaker – “UFO’s”.

Speaker Two: John H. [EH 5:3] Final Level 5 –  “Wrapping Up Humour”.

 

Speech Evaluations:

Evaluation One: Alex T.

Evaluation Two: Kelly Z..

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – Luz R. (on Behalf of Dilani B)

Chairman Two: Thilini J.

Toast: John H. – “Wrapping up the Year”

 

Table Topics Session Two

Table Topics Master – Kelly Z.

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Allen O. [FIRST]

Evaluator Even Speakers – John H.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: Thilini J. – “The 5 Second Rule” [FIRST]

Book, Film, Food Review: Roozy K . – “His & Hers" Netflix Drama 

 

Grammarian Report: Maria O.

Ums & Ahs Report: Luz R.

Big Ears: Luz R.

Timers Report: Alex L.

Meeting Overview: Alex T.

 

Visitor Feedback: Omar S, Maria M. Stephen.

Planning Forward: John H. 

President’s Final Closing Remarks: – Mario G. 

President Mario G in his final official duty

presenting a New Member Certificate to Allan O.

Outgoing President Mario G handing over to the 

incoming President for 2026-2027 Brendan D.

NEXT MEETING
The Concord – Tuesday 7^th July 2026

CLUB MEMBER INTERVIEWED FOR THE TOASTMASTER EXPERIENCE PODCAST

 THE 'TOASTMASTER EXPERIENCE' PODCAST

Long time club member John Hughson was recently interviewed by Podcaster Evelyn L. Calaunan following his recent success at the District 70 Annual Conference where John achieved Runner up in the District Humorous Contest on the Friday evening before winning the District Table Topics Contest on the Saturday.

Everlyn speaks to John about a number of aspects of his Toastmaster journey.

Listen here or look up – From Boardroom Setback to District 70 Table Topics Champion l John Hughson – wherever you find your Podcasts.

Or click this link. 

https://open.spotify.com/show/2Bk71MkshgwulFfVY0Pb7A?si=f0bac4f11aef452d&nd=1&dlsi=1bcfae00d35240af

Evelyn L. Calaunan

Podcast Host

The Toastmaster’s Experience

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 9th JUNE 2026 – MEETING No: 1540

 “AI”

Venue – The Concord 

Call to Order: Luz R. (on Behalf of Dilani B)

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Mario G.

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Chairman One: Alex L.

Apologies: Kate C, Peter C, Alex T, Matthews S, Lana S, Dilani B, Allan O, Eyza K, Gowri S.

Visitor Introductions: Steven H, Lily T. 

Reading of the Club: Roberto B. 

Grammarian (WOD): Nil

Ice Breaker: “What might be the future of AI in our daily lives and or work lives”. ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Kelly Z.

Speaker One: Luz R. [DL1:5] Vocal Variety and Body Language
“The Secret”.

Speaker Two: Mario G. [DL4:2] Manage Projects Successfully
“Managing Projects Successfully”.

Speaker Three: John H. [EH5:3] Keynote address
“Defining Humour”.

 

Speech Evaluations:

Evaluation One: Brendan D.

Evaluation Two: Sri A.

Evaluation Three: Kelly Z

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – Luz R. (on Behalf of Dilani B)

Chairman Two: Senthil J.

Toast: Ashveer S. – “Embracing Change”. [FIRST]

 

Table Topics Session Two

Table Topics Master – Brendan D.

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Sri A.

Evaluator Even Speakers – John H.

 

Book, Film, Food Review: Ashveer S. “Crime & Punishment” [FIRST]

Book, Film, Food Review: Maria O. “The Book of Joy” [FIRST]

 

Grammarian Report: Nil.

Ums & Ahs Report: Roozy K.

Big Ears: Roberto B. [FIRST]

Timers Report: Thilini J. [FIRST] 

Meeting Overview: Alex L.

 

BUSINESS SESSION – CLUB ELECTIONS

President – Brendan D.

Vice President Education – John H.

Vice President Membership – Maria O.

Vice President Public Relations – Sri A.

Secretary – Luz R.

Treasurer – Mario G.

Seargeant @ Arms – Luz R.

 

Visitor Feedback: Steven H, Lily T. 

Planning Forward: John H. 

President’s Closing Remarks: – Mario G. 

NEXT MEETING
The Concord – Tuesday 23rd June 2026

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 2nd JUNE 2026 – MEETING No: 1539

 “EXTEMPORANEOUS”

 

Venue – Zoom 

Call to Order: Dilani B.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Mario G.

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Chairman One: Luz R.

Apologies: Kate C, Peter C, Alex T, Matthews S, Lana S, Maria O, Roozy K, Rumi M, Brendan D, Allen O, Gowri S.

Visitor Introductions: Nil.

Reading of the Club: Ashveer S. 

Grammarian (WOD): Nil

Ice Breaker: “Recall a time when you were extremely stressed or anxious about an impending situation”.ALL

 

Table Topics Session One:  

Toastmaster – Eyza K.

Evaluation 1: Sri A.

Evaluation 2: Dilani B.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – Dilani B.

Chairman Two: Alex L.

Toast: Eyza K. – “The Good Old Days”.

 

Table Topics Session Two

Table Topics Master – John H.

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Ashveer S. [FIRST]

Evaluator Even Speakers – Hayley Y.

 

Book, Film, Food & SoapBox: Hayley Y. “SWOP”

 

Grammarian Report: Nil.

Ums & Ahs Report: Luz R.

Big Ears: Luz R.

Timers Report: Mario G.

Meeting Overview: Mario G.

Planned Business Session for Club Elections deferred due to a lack of a Quorum 

Visitor Feedback: Nil.

Planning Forward: John H. 

President’s Closing Remarks: – Mario G. 

NEXT MEETING
The Concord – Tuesday 9th June 2026

Club Elections – Business Session

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 26th MAY 2026 – MEETING No: 1538

 “TIME MANAGEMENT”

 

Venue – The Concord 

Call to Order: Dilani B.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Mario G.

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Chairman One: Maria O. [FIRST] 

Apologies: Kate C, Peter C, Senthil J, Alex T, Matthews S, Lana S, Alan O.

Visitor Introductions: Nil.

Reading of the Club: Ashveer S. 

Grammarian (WOD): Ashveer S – “RESOLVE” [FIRST]

Ice Breaker: “Recall a deadline you were involved in and the amount of pressure you had to deal with”. ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Dilani B.

Prepared Speech 1: Roberto B. [PW 1:1] [Ice Breaker]
TITLE: “Under the Hood” – 

Prepared Speech 2: John H. [EH 5:2] [Leading a Volunteer Organisation]
TITLE: “Three Golden Rules”

 

Evaluation 1: John H.

Evaluation 2: Kelly Z.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – Dilani B.

Chairman Two: Alex L.

Toast: Mario G. – (The Art of Time Management)

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Roberto B. [FIRST]

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Luz R.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Dilani B.

 

Book, Film, Food & SoapBox: [Nil]

 

Grammarian Report: Ashveer S. [FIRST]

Ums & Ahs Report: Luz R.

Big Ears: Thilini J.

Timers Report: Dilani B.

Meeting Overview: Sri A.

Planned Business Session for Club Elections deferred due to a lack of a Quorum 

Visitor Feedback: Nil.

Planning Forward: John H. 

President’s Closing Remarks: – Mario G. 

NEXT MEETING
The Concord – Tuesday 2nd June 2026

Zoom Meeting Online

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 12th MAY 2026 – MEETING No: 1537

 “TAKING THE REINS”

 

 

Venue – The Concord 

Call to Order: Dilani B.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Mario G.

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Chairman One: Sentil J. [FIRST] 

Apologies: Kate C, Alex T, Grace L, Allan O, Eyza K, Matthew S, Lana S,

Visitor Introductions: Graham W. (District Representative conducting Club Report).

Reading of the Club: Ashveer S. [FIRST]

Grammarian (WOD): Dilani B. – “ORCHESTRATE” 

Ice Breaker: “Recall a situation where you were required to lead at short notice. How did it go”. ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Gowri S.

Prepared Speech 1: Luz R. [DL 1:3] [Evaluation & Feedback]
TITLE: “What you don’t see on stage” – 

Prepared Speech 2: Mario G. [DL 4:1] [Develop Change Management]
TITLE: “Teaching old dogs new logins” – 

Prepared Speech 3: John H. [EH 5:1] [Deliver Message with Humour]
TITLE: “Leadship and Moments of Truth” – 

 

Evaluation 1: Dilani B.

Evaluation 2: Senthil J. [FIRST]

Evaluation 3: Sri A.

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – Dilani B.

Chairman Two: Alex L.

Toast: Roberto B. – (Not Recorded)

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Gowri S.

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Luz R.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Maria O. [FIRST]

 

Book, Film, Food & SoapBox: Senthil J. [FIRST] – “Sapiens” (Book comparing Chinese and Jewish Business Practices 

 

Grammarian Report: Dilani B.

Ums & Ahs Report: Luz R.

Big Ears: Mario G.

Timers Report: Ashveer S. [FIRST]

 

Meeting Overview: Graham W. (District Representative Area 6 Report)

Visitor Feedback: Graham W. 

Planning Forward: John H. 

President’s Closing Remarks: – Mario G. 

NEXT MEETING
The Concord – Tuesday 26th May 2026

Club Executive Elections

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 5th MAY 2026 – MEETING No: 1536

 “TREPIDATION”

 

Venue – Zoom 

Call to Order: Dilani B.

President’s Opening and Guest Welcome – Mario G.

 

Agenda Update: John H. 

Chairman One: Dilani B. 

Apologies: Kate C, Peter C, Alex T, Maria O, Omar S, Senthil J, Ashveer S, Hayley Y, Eyza K.

Visitor Introductions: NA.

Reading of the Club: Allan O. 

Grammarian (WOD): Roberto B. – [SALIENT] [FIRST]

Ice Breaker: “Recall a time when you were extremely stressed or anxious about an impending situation”.ALL

 

Prepared Speech Session:  

Toastmaster – Gowri S.

Prepared Speech 1: John H. [Facilitation] 
TITLE: “Conference Review” – 

 

Evaluation 1: Open

 

BREAK: 

 

Call to Order – S@A – Dilani B.

Chairman Two: Luz R.

Toast: John H. – (Not Recorded)

 

Table Topics Session

Table Topics Master – Mario G.

Evaluator Odd Speakers – Sri A.

Evaluator Even Speakers – Gowri S.

 

Book, Film, Food & SoapBox: Thilini J. – “Ikigai” – “The Japanese secret to a long life”

Book, Film, Food & SoapBox: Alex L. – “Preferential Voting”

 

Grammarian Report: Roberto B. [FIRST]

Ums & Ahs Report: Allan O. [FIRST]

Big Ears: Luz R.

Timers Report: Matthew S.

Meeting Overview: Matthew S.

Visitor Feedback: NA.

Planning Forward: John H. 

President’s Closing Remarks: – Mario G. 

NEXT MEETING
The Concord – Tuesday 12th May 2026