PARRAMATTA TOASTMASTERS CLUB
(Club 2274, Area 13, Western Division, District 70)
Minutes of Meeting #1275 - 23 Oct 2014
VENUE:
Linden Room, Parramatta RSL Club, 2 Macquarie St, Parramatta NSW 2150
COMMENCED:
6:30
CHAIRMAN:
Linda Said
QUORUM:
No (17 Present)
THEME:
‘A Plan is Required’
MEMBERS PRESENT (√ ) & APOLOGIES
Alicia Denis, CC
Andrew P Iverson
Anu Vijayan
Bill Fares
Cheryl Piper, ACS, CL
Joan F. Abela, DTM
John P New, ACB
Karl Pereira
Larissa Dyson
Linda Said, ACS, ALB
Malkit S. Banwait, ACG, CL
Michael J. Said, ACG, CL
Michelle Hunt, CC
Monique Tonna, ACB, CL
Rob Tibbertsma
Ronald S. Marriott, ACG, CL
Tom Woods, ACB, CL
David Griffiths, ACG, ALB
Amutha Kanthasamy
David J King, CC
Eliza Olds
Elizabeth Wilson, DTM
Gary Wilson, DTM, PID
Ian Lipski, ACS, ALB
Jeeven Jayanathan, ACB, ALB
Kinnar Shah
Lyndal Eager Tucker, ACB, CL
Melanie Wilson, ACB
Michael Fong
Nitin Kundap
Richard Aitkins
Robyn Peck, DTM
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Rudolf Wirawan
Tom Cummins, CC
Wendy P. Lipski, DTM
John Taylor, DTM
Kim Gosper
Peter Steinhour, ACB, CL
Sam Ekinci, ACB, ALB
Steven Cox, CC
Christine A. Pizzuti, CC, CL
Demian Coorey, DTM
Dilshan H. Perera, CTM, CL
Elaine Aviola, ATMB
Graham T. Moon, CTM
Ian R. Chick, DTM
John A. Bright, ACS
John A. Nichols, ACB
Kate J Linklater, CC
Kirisha Thanapalasuntheram, CC
Kirsten Linklater, CC, CL
Linda D. Snalam, CC, CL
Ray Shina, CTM
Rodrigo Lucero, CC
Selvi Jayaganesh
Shirley Willis
Simon B. Chhoeu, CC
Suben Subenthiran, ACB, CL
Sue Ismiel
Suzanne H Berkeley, CC, CL
Thomas McDonald, ATMG
Vicki K. Woodger, DTM
Wikrom Tang, CTM, CL
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Minutes of Meeting #1275
Resolution: ‘That the apologies for non-attendance be accepted’
Moved by:
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Michael Said
Seconde by: Malkit Banwait => Motion CARRIED
FUTURE APOLOGIES
Wendy P. Lipski, DTM
Kinnar Shah
Ian Lipski, ACS, ALB
Demian Coorey, DTM
Michelle Hunt, CC
20 Nov to 20 Jan inc.
Bill Fares
6 Nov
Ron Marriott, ACG, CL
Rob Tibbertsma
Jacob Shishoian
Joseph Zudd
Fiona Rayner
Francisco Inacio
Greg Young
Summer & River Denis
Angela Lattouf
Jing Zhau
Til Dec
20 Nov, 4 Dec
20 Nov, 4 Dec
VISITORS
3. MINUTES
Resolution: ‘That the minutes for meeting 1274 be taken as read and confirmed’
Moved by:
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Malkit Banwait
Seconded by: Michael Said => Motion CARRIED
Business arising from Minutes: None
4. CORRESPONDENCE IN:
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Bank Statements from Westpac
From Michael Said ACG CL Lt Governors Marketing - North. Ref Agenda & Reports Book for 2014
Semi Annual D70 Conference on 7-9 Nov 2014. Also reminding President & Vice President
Education that they may designate in writing an active financial member of their own to act as their
proxy at the District Council meeting.
From Western Division Governor Mark Walker with invitation to Western Division Speech Contest
on Sunday 26 Oct.
From Dist70 Governor David Fisher with invitation to District 70 Semi-Annual Conference
From Mohammed Murad, DTM International President with details of Toastmasters Int. 90th
Anniversary Celebrations happening around the world.
From Kumi Matsuhobu – telling us about her return to Japan and progress with her work & TMs.
Resolution: ‘That the correspondence in be received’
Moved by: Malkit Banwait
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Seconded by: Andrew Iverson
=> Motion CARRIED
Business Arising From Correspondence In: None.
5. CORRESPONDENCE OUT: None
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6. REPORTS:
SERGEANT AT ARMS:
None
SECRETARY:
None
TREASURER:
 63 members are now fully paid. No other issues all going well.
Resolution: ‘That the Treasurer’s Report be received’
Moved by: John New
VPPR:
Seconded by: Michael Said => Motion CARRIED
None
VPM:
 Since 1 July we have 6 new members including latest induction of Anu Vijayan. With Josh
joining next meeting this will take us to 7, one less than second DCP new membership point.
 Reminded members that if they plan to use a projector/technology for their speech then to arrive
early for setting up before meeting starts. During the break may not be enough time.
Resolution: ‘That the Acting VPM’s Report be received’
Moved by: Malkit Banwait
Seconded by: Andrew Iverson => Motion CARRIED
VPE:
 Speech Craft course with 14 Students is now into 3rd week (2 completed & 4 to go). Michael
Fong is doing an exceptionally good job as the co-ordinator. We will need more TMs to assist
Michael. Please let Tom Woods or Michael Fong know if you are available to assist.
 Members should apologise for non-attendance, the moment they become aware that they will
not be able to attend a meeting.
Resolution: ‘That the Acting VPE’s Report be received’
Moved by: Michael Said
Seconded by: Tom Woods
=> Motion CARRIED
PRESIDENT:
 Club International Speech Contest will be held on 4 Dec. If anyone not yet done the prerequisite 6 speeches but wishes to attend please see VPE ASAP who will assist you to
complete them before the contest.
 Encouraged members to attend some big TM events coming up:
i. Western Division Contest on Sun 26th Oct "The Australian Brewery - The Cool Room" 12pm
- 350 Annangrove Rd, Rouse Hill.
ii. D70 Semi Annual in Nov, please check D70 web site and register ASAP.
Resolution: ‘That the Acting President’s Report be received’
Moved by: Alicia Denis
Seconded by: Rob Tibbertsma
=> Motion CARRIED
7. GENERAL BUSINESS: None
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8. FRIVOLOUS MOTION
Resolution: ‘That the main meeting room lights are dimmed during speech segment of each meeting’.
Moved by:
John New
Seconded by: Joan Abela
=> Motion LOST
Amendment: ‘That the main meeting room lights are ALL dimmed during speech segment of each
meeting’.
Moved by:
Ron Marriott
Seconded by: Larissa Doyle
=> Motion LOST
9. SPEAKING PROGRAM
SPEAKER
TITLE
MANUAL
1
Anu Vijayan
How I Made Superman Fly
Competent Communication
#1 – Ice Breaker
2
Cheryl Piper
It Might Come in Handy One Day
Division Contest Speech
3
Robert Tibbertsma
Oompah Loompas
Competent Communication
#8 – Using Visual Aids
4
Andrew Iverson
The Magic Ingredients
Competent Communication
#6 – Vocal Variety
5
Monique Tonna
A Jewel in the Mediterranean
Advance Communication
Story Telling
10. AWARDS:
Best Speaker:
Anu Vajayan
Best Table Topic:
Michael Said
Best Evaluator:
Ron Marriott
Stirrer's Spoon:
Michael Said & Ron Marriott
11. MEETING DECLARED CLOSED AT:
9:26
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Signature: __________________________________________
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