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PARRAMATTA TOASTMASTERS CLUB
(Club 2274, Area 13, Western Division, District 70)
Minutes of Meeting #1274 - 16 Oct 2014
VENUE:
Macquarie Room, Parramatta RSL Club, 2 Macquarie St, Parramatta NSW 2150
COMMENCED:
6:30
CHAIRMAN:
Andrew Iverson
QUORUM:
Yes
THEME:
‘Face in a Book or Face Book’
1. MEMBERS PRESENT (√ ) & APOLOGIES
Alicia Denis, CC
Amutha Kanthasamy
Andrew P Iverson
Bill Fares
Cheryl Piper, ACS, CL
Christine A. Pizzuti, CC, CL
David Griffiths, ACG, ALB
David J King, CC
Demian Coorey, DTM
Dilshan H. Perera, CTM, CL
Elaine Aviola, ATMB
Eliza Olds
Elizabeth Wilson, DTM
Gary Wilson, DTM, PID
Graham T. Moon, CTM
Ian Lipski, ACS, ALB
Ian R. Chick, DTM
Jeeven Jayanathan, ACB, ALB
Joan F. Abela, DTM
John A. Bright, ACS
John A. Nichols, ACB
John P New, ACB
John Taylor, DTM
Karl Pereira
Kate J Linklater, CC
Kim Gosper
Kinnar Shah
Kirisha Thanapalasuntheram, CC
Kirsten Linklater, CC, CL
Larissa Dyson
Linda D. Snalam, CC, CL
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Linda Said, ACS, ALB
Lyndal Eager Tucker, ACB, CL
Malkit S. Banwait, ACG, CL
Melanie Wilson, ACB
Michael Fong
Michael J. Said, ACG, CL
Michelle Hunt, CC
Monique Tonna, ACB, CL
Nitin Kundap
Peter Steinhour, ACB, CL
Ray Shina, CTM
Richard Aitkins
Rob Tibbertsma
Robyn Peck, DTM
Rodrigo Lucero, CC
Ronald S. Marriott, ACG, CL
Rudolf Wirawan
Sam Ekinci, ACB, ALB
Selvi Jayaganesh
Shirley Willis
Simon B. Chhoeu, CC
Steven Cox, CC
Suben Subenthiran, ACB, CL
Sue Ismiel
Suzanne H Berkeley, CC, CL
Thomas McDonald, ATMG
Tom Cummins, CC
Tom Woods, ACB, CL
Vicki K. Woodger, DTM
Wendy P. Nielsen, DTM
Wikrom Tang, CTM, CL
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2.
FORWARD APOLOGIES
Wendy P. Nielsen, DTM
Ian Lipski, ACS, ALB
Richard Aitkins
Tom Cummins
Sam Ekinci, ACB, ALB
John Taylor, DTM
Rudolf Wirawan
Next 2 meetings
Next 2 meetings
Kinnar Shah
Demian Coorey, DTM
Gary Wilson
Elizabeth Wilson
Kim Gosper
Steven Cox, CC
Til Dec
Resolution: ‘That the apologies for non-attendance be accepted’
Moved by:
3.
Peter Steinhour
Seconde by: Michael Said
=> Motion CARRIED
VISITORS
Tim Kintominas
Josh (ex Speechcrafter)
Wayne Baker
Angela Panzarino
Francisco Roxas
Anu Vijayan
Jacob Shishoian
Saleem Habibeh
Summer & River
4. MINUTES
Resolution: ‘That the minutes for meeting 1273 be taken as read and confirmed’
Moved by:
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Malkit Banwait
Seconded by: Karl Pereira
=> Motion CARRIED
Business arising from Minutes: None
5. CORRESPONDENCE IN:
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Email from Area Governor Kamal Arora to President ref. deficit of hosting the Area Humorous & TT
Speech Contest, suggesting that he will be lodging the actuals with the D70 with the loss make
adjustments after the club approves covering the loss.
Message from Rudolf Wirawan thanking the club and members for helping him with his speaking
skills. He is now presenting speeches in front of important government & business leaders.
Resolution: ‘That the correspondence in be received’
Moved by: Malkit Banwait
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Seconded by: Michael Said => Motion CARRIED
Business Arising From Correspondence In: Elizabeth Wilson asked for clarification.
6. CORRESPONDENCE OUT:
Two emails:
 Email from President to Area Governor Kamal Arora ref. deficit of hosting the Area
Humorous & TT Speech Contest. Suggesting that club is willing to cover the loss but has to
be discussed and approved by Exec and members.
 Actual Contest budget figures to Area13 Governor Kamal Arora
Resolution: ‘That the correspondence out be endorsed’
Moved by: Malkit Banwait
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Seconded by: Alicia Denis
=> Motion CARRIED
Business Arising From Correspondence Out: None.
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7. REPORTS:
SERGEANT AT ARMS:
None
SECRETARY:
None
TREASURER:
None
VPPR:
None
VPM:
None
VPE:
 This month there is a third meeting and it looks to be a great night. Please check the agenda on
line to confirm your assignments. Please let me know if you are unable to make it.
 The next Speech Craft course commenced this month, on Tuesday and we need to assist our
co-ordinator Michael Fong in educating our next group. Please let Tom Woods or Michael know
of your intentions to assist
 Speechcraft Update by M Fong: On first night we had 14 Students with 10 TMs on hand helping
out. Club members requested to continue support in coming weeks.
Resolution: ‘That the VPE’s Report be received’
Moved by: Peter Steinhour
Seconded by: Michael Said => Motion CARRIED
PRESIDENT:
 Western Division Contest coming up on Sun 26th Oct "The Australian Brewery - The Cool
Room" 12pm - 350 Annangrove Rd, Rouse Hill. Everyone encouraged to attend.
 D70 Semi Annual in Nov, please check D70 web site and register ASAP.
 VPPR Melanie apologies today so all members asked for inputs for Parra Natta.
Resolution: ‘That the President’s Report be received’
Moved by: Alicia Denis
Seconded by: Malkit Banwait => Motion CARRIED
8. GENERAL BUSINESS
 David Griffiths thanked the Club and its members for supporting him at his attempt at the 2014
TM World Public Speaking Championship at Malaysia.
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INDUCTION of Anu Vijayan
Resolution: That Anu Vijayan is admitted as member of Parramatta TM Club no 2274
Moved by: Michael Said
Seconded by: Sam Ekinci
=> Motion CARRIED
9. FRIVOLOUS MOTION
Resolution: ‘That Parramatta TM Club pays the entry cost of any member who attends the Western
Division Speech Contest on 26 Oct’.
The meeting voted it not to be a frivolous motion and so let it lapse.
Moved by:
Alicia Denis
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Seconded by: n/a
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10. SPEAKING PROGRAM
SPEAKER
TITLE
MANUAL
1
Malkit Banwait
Diabetes: Fastest Growing
Epidemic!
Advance Communication
2
Karl Pereira
The 3rd Option
Competent Communication
3
Larissa Doyle
Harnessing the Power of the Brain
Competent Communication
4
Michael Said
I’m not a Whinger, but . . .
Advance Communication
5
Angela Panzarino
Step-family Sucks
Non Manual Speech
11. AWARDS:
Best Table Topic:
Alicia Denis
Best Speaker:
Michael Said
Best Evaluator:
Gary Wilson
Stirrer's Spoon:
Alicia Denis
12. MEETING DECLARED CLOSED AT:
9:36
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Signature: __________________________________________
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