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🏆 Excellence is a Habit: Zuriberg Toastmasters Achieves Smedley Distinguished Status!

We are incredibly proud to announce that the Zuriberg Toastmasters Club has officially been recognized as a Smedley Distinguished Club for the 2025-2026 term!

Earning accolades is always a thrilling moment, but this milestone holds a particularly special place in our club’s history.

Here is why we are celebrating today:

  • A Perfect 10/10: To reach “Smedley Distinguished”—the absolute highest tier of recognition in Toastmasters International—a club must achieve all 10 out of 10 educational, membership, and administrative goals.
  • A 9-Year Legacy of Peak Performance: This marks our 9th consecutive year achieving the highest honors within Toastmasters!
  • Consistent Quality Since 2007: Since the club was founded, we have achieved at least “Distinguished” status an incredible 17 times.

Hitting this benchmark once is a sign of a fantastic year. Maintaining this level of excellence for over a decade proves a deep-rooted culture of dedication, consistent growth, and exceptional leadership. This isn’t just a certificate; it is proof of the hard work every single member puts in when they step up to the podium, take on an evaluation, step into a leadership role, or mentor a fellow speaker.

A massive thank you to our outgoing Executive Committee for steering the ship, and to our incredible members whose passion and commitment make this club the powerhouse it is.

Here is to another year of speaking, leading, and continuing our incredible streak! 🥂✨

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Unwrap Your Potential: Join Our Sweet Talk Meeting on World Chocolate Day! 🍫✨

Are you looking to improve your public speaking and leadership skills in a fun, supportive atmosphere? What could be sweeter than practicing at Toastmasters Zuriberg on World Chocolate Day?

Join us for our next special themed meeting, Sweet Talk (World Chocolate Day).

🗓 Date: Tuesday, 7 July 2026
🕡 Time: 18:45
📍 Location: Restaurant Weisser Wind, Oberdorfstrasse 20, 8001 Zürich
🎨 Theme: Sweet Talk (World Chocolate Day)

What to Expect:

Toastmasters Zuriberg provides a safe space where you can learn to speak confidently and lead effectively. At this meeting, we will feature prepared speeches exploring themes of sweetness, persuasion, and yes, chocolate! You’ll also get a taste of our invaluable evaluation process, where we provide constructive feedback to help each other grow. Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or just curious to see what we do, you are welcome to attend as a guest. Come discover how sweet the journey of self-improvement can be!

“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” – Charles M. Schulz

Guests are welcome to join us! Please join on meetup to let us know you’re coming. 🍬🚀

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✨ Bliss – Toastmasters Zuriberg Summer Party 😌

There is a unique kind of joy that comes from truly connecting with an audience. Join us this Tuesday at Weisser Wind as we explore the theme of Bliss. Whether it is the rush of adrenaline transformed into a state of pure flow, the happiness of sharing a well-crafted story, or the deep satisfaction of conquering your speaking fears, this evening is about finding joy in the journey. Come and experience the sheer bliss of authentic, expressive communication!

🗓 Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
🕡 Time: 18:45
📍 Location: Restaurant Weisser Wind, Oberdorfstrasse 20, 8001 Zürich
🎨 Theme: Bliss – Finding joy in your voice

“Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors for you where there were only walls.”
— Joseph Campbell

We invite all guests to join our welcoming community and discover how finding joy in your communication can lead to a truly blissful public speaking experience.

🌿 Guests are warmly welcome — please sign up via Meetup:
👉 meetup.com/zuriberg-toastmasters-club

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🦉 Guidance – Toastmasters Zuriberg Themed Meeting 🌟

No great speaker achieves mastery entirely on their own. Join us this Tuesday at Weisser Wind as we explore the vital theme of Guidance. At Zuriberg Toastmasters, growth is fueled by the constructive feedback we offer, the mentorship we share, and the way we thoughtfully guide our audiences through our presentations. Come and celebrate the mentors, evaluators, and leaders who light the way, and learn how to become a guiding force for others.

🗓 Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
🕡 Time: 18:45
📍 Location: Restaurant Weisser Wind, Oberdorfstrasse 20, 8001 Zürich
🎨 Theme: Guidance – Navigating the path to mastery

“The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.”
— Benjamin Disraeli

We invite all guests to join us and discover how the right guidance and a supportive community can accelerate your journey to becoming a confident and impactful speaker.

🌿 Guests are warmly welcome — please sign up via Meetup:
👉 meetup.com/zuriberg-toastmasters-club

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🕊️ Freedom – Toastmasters Zuriberg Themed Meeting ✨

The ultimate goal of a speaker is to achieve true Freedom on stage—the liberty to express your authentic thoughts without the chains of doubt or hesitation. Join us this Tuesday at Weisser Wind as we explore what it means to speak with complete liberation. Whether it’s breaking free from public speaking anxiety, unleashing your creativity during impromptu Table Topics, or finding the courage to share your unvarnished truth, come discover how mastering your communication sets you free.

🗓 Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
🕡 Time: 18:45
📍 Location: Restaurant Weisser Wind, Oberdorfstrasse 20, 8001 Zürich
🎨 Theme: Freedom – Liberate your authentic voice

“I’ll tell you what freedom is to me: no fear.”
— Nina Simone

We invite all guests to join our supportive environment and discover the incredible freedom that comes from conquering your fears and sharing your voice with the world.

🌿 Guests are warmly welcome — please sign up via Meetup:
👉 meetup.com/zuriberg-toastmasters-club

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🌅 Horizon – Toastmasters Zuriberg Themed Meeting 🔭

Every great speech invites the audience to look beyond their current view. Join us this Tuesday at Weisser Wind as we set our sights on the Horizon. Whether you are broadening your perspective, setting bold new speaking goals, or learning to paint a visionary picture with your words, this evening is all about looking forward. Come expand your limits and discover what lies just beyond the edge of your comfort zone!

🗓 Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
🕡 Time: 18:45
📍 Location: Restaurant Weisser Wind, Oberdorfstrasse 20, 8001 Zürich
🎨 Theme: Horizon – Expanding your limits and looking forward

“The horizon leans forward, offering you space to place new steps of change.”
— Maya Angelou

We invite all guests to join us and discover how expanding your communication horizons can open up entirely new landscapes of opportunity.

🌿 Guests are warmly welcome — please sign up via Meetup:
👉 meetup.com/zuriberg-toastmasters-club

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🧭 Adventure – Toastmasters Zuriberg Themed Meeting 🗺️

Stepping onto the stage is a journey into the unknown. Join us this Tuesday at Weisser Wind as we embrace the spirit of Adventure. Whether you are charting new territory with a daring speech topic, venturing outside your comfort zone during impromptu speaking, or embarking on your very first presentation, every time we speak is an opportunity to explore new horizons. Come ready to take a leap and experience the thrill of sharing your voice!

🗓 Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
🕡 Time: 18:45
📍 Location: Restaurant Weisser Wind, Oberdorfstrasse 20, 8001 Zürich
🎨 Theme: Adventure – Stepping into the unknown

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.”
— Helen Keller

We invite all guests to embark on this exciting adventure with us and discover the courage to chart your own path in public speaking.

🌿 Guests are warmly welcome — please sign up via Meetup:
👉 meetup.com/zuriberg-toastmasters-club

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🙏 Gratitude – Toastmasters Zuriberg Themed Meeting 💛

At the heart of every powerful connection is a deep sense of appreciation. Join us next Tuesday at Weisser Wind as we explore the theme of Gratitude. In our Toastmasters journey, we grow not just by sharing our own stories, but by actively listening, offering supportive evaluations, and being thankful for a safe space to learn. Come discover how a mindset of thankfulness can elevate your message, deepen your empathy, and transform the way you engage with any audience.

🗓 Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
🕡 Time: 18:45
📍 Location: Restaurant Weisser Wind, Oberdorfstrasse 20, 8001 Zürich
🎨 Theme: Gratitude – The power of appreciation

“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.”
— William Arthur Ward

We invite all guests to join our welcoming community and discover how expressing your own gratitude can transform the way you connect with others on and off the stage.

🌿 Guests are warmly welcome — please sign up via Meetup:
👉 meetup.com/zuriberg-toastmasters-club

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⚡ Vitality – Toastmasters Zuriberg Themed Meeting 🌟

Public speaking is more than just words—it is the life force behind them. Join us this Tuesday at Weisser Wind as we explore the theme of Vitality. We’ll dive into how to bring more energy to the stage, how passion fuels a message, and how to use your unique “spark” to truly connect with an audience. Come and discover how to channel your natural vigor into a presence that is as vibrant as it is persuasive!

🗓 Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
🕡 Time: 18:45
📍 Location: Restaurant Weisser Wind, Oberdorfstrasse 20, 8001 Zürich
🎨 Theme: Vitality – Igniting the energy in your message

“There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all of time, this expression is unique.”
— Martha Graham

We invite all guests to join our energetic community and discover how to ignite your own inner vitality to become a more compelling and spirited speaker.

🌿 Guests are warmly welcome — please sign up via Meetup:
👉 meetup.com/zuriberg-toastmasters-club

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Toastmasters Zuriberg Workshop

On 21st of April we will be hosting our former member Kevin von Niederhäusern, who will present a workshop on setting up a YouTube Channel and Podcast. Join us to for this talk, where Kevin will share his experience on setting up a YouTube channel and podcast: what he succeeded and failed at, which unexpected challenges arose and what he would have done differently if he were to start again. This will not be another ‘success story’ or a ‘just do it’ motivational platitude. Rather, his aim is to be ruthlessly honest and provide us practical advice in starting such a project.

🗓 Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
🕡 Time: 18:45
📍 Location: Restaurant Weisser Wind, Oberdorfstrasse 20, 8001 Zürich
🎨 Theme: Sustainability – Making choices that resonate for generations

“If you publish about once a week, for 1–2 years, your life will change… often in ways you can’t imagine. But 90% never do [start] because of ‘what will my friends and family think?‘”
— Ali Abdaal

We invite all guests to join our supportive environment and find the perfect soil to help your confidence and communication skills truly flourish.

🌿 Guests are warmly welcome — please sign up via Meetup:
👉 meetup.com/zuriberg-toastmasters-club