Communication is ever-changing, colorful, and full of shifting perspectives—just like a kaleidoscope. Join us for an evening that celebrates creativity, diverse viewpoints, and dynamic storytelling.
Event Details
📅 Date: 25th March 2025
🕒 Time: 6:45 PM
📍 Location: Zum Grünen Glas, Zurich
Meeting Highlights 🔮🌟
🎤 Multifaceted Speeches: Experience talks that explore different perspectives, creativity, and the colorful nature of communication.
🎭 Vibrant Table Topics: Engage in spontaneous speaking challenges inspired by changing viewpoints and dynamic thinking.
📝 Reflective Evaluations: Gain valuable feedback that helps refine your ability to adapt and express ideas in new ways.
🤝 Diverse Connections: Meet speakers and guests with a variety of backgrounds, each bringing a unique pattern to the bigger picture.
Featured Quote
“The world is a kaleidoscope of perspectives. The more you turn it, the more beauty you find.” — Unknown
Step into a world of color, change, and new perspectives at our Kaleidoscopic Toastmasters meeting. Whether you’re an experienced speaker or just starting out, this evening will inspire you to see communication in a whole new light. 🎨✨
Step into the vibrant world of Carnaval, where communication takes on bold colors, playful energy, and expressive storytelling! Join us for a lively evening of speaking, laughter, and celebration as we embrace the spirit of creativity and spontaneity.
Event Details
📅 Date: 18th March 2025
🕒 Time: 6:45 PM
📍 Location: Zum Grünen Glas, Zurich
Meeting Highlights 🎭🥳
🎤 Expressive Speeches: Speakers will captivate with colorful storytelling, dramatic delivery, and creative communication.
🎭 Festive Table Topics: Step into the moment with quick-thinking challenges inspired by the joy and unpredictability of Carnaval.
📝 Lively Evaluations: Gain insightful feedback that helps refine your communication with flair and confidence.
🎊 Dressed for the Occasion? Feel free to bring a touch of festivity—whether it’s a fun accessory or a playful twist to your delivery!
Featured Quote
“Carnaval is proof that life should be celebrated with joy, creativity, and fearless expression.”
Whether you’re looking to add energy to your speeches, embrace spontaneity, or simply have a fantastic time, this Carnaval Toastmasters Meeting is your chance to shine. Come ready to celebrate communication in its most colorful form! 🎭✨
Great communicators thrive in connection with others. Join us for an evening dedicated to the power of social interaction, meaningful conversations, and the art of engaging communication.
Event Details
📅 Date: 25th February 2025
🕒 Time: 6:45 PM
📍 Location: Zum Grünen Glas, Zurich
Meeting Highlights 🗣️🎉
🎤 Lively Speeches: Explore how communication flourishes in social settings and how to build rapport effortlessly.
🤝 Engaging Table Topics: Participate in spontaneous speaking challenges that celebrate sociability and collaboration.
📝 Insightful Evaluations: Receive constructive feedback that enhances your ability to connect with audiences.
🏆 Dynamic Networking: Meet fellow speakers, share experiences, and embrace the Toastmasters spirit of camaraderie.
Featured Quote
“Communication leads to community, that is, to understanding, intimacy, and mutual valuing.” — Rollo May
Step into an atmosphere of warmth, connection, and engaging dialogue at our Gregarious Toastmasters meeting. Whether you love the spotlight or prefer casual conversations, this evening will be an opportunity to sharpen your social skills and expand your network. 🌟🤝
Courage isn’t the absence of fear—it’s the ability to face it head-on. Join us for an empowering evening where we embrace challenges, step outside our comfort zones, and unleash our fearless voices.
Event Details
📅 Date: February 18th
🕒 Time: 6:45 PM
📍 Location: Zum Grünen Glas, Zurich
Meeting Highlights 🦁✨
🎤 Fearless Speeches: Our speakers will share bold ideas, personal triumphs, and stories of overcoming adversity.
🎭 Daring Table Topics: Test your courage with impromptu speaking exercises designed to challenge and inspire.
📝 Constructive Evaluations: Receive powerful feedback that helps you grow into a more confident communicator.
🤝 Inspiring Connections: Join a supportive community that encourages you to step up and speak out.
Featured Quote
“Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear.” — George Addair
This is your chance to break through barriers and embrace fearless communication. Whether you’re an experienced speaker or just starting your journey, this meeting will challenge and uplift you. 💪🔥
Flexibility, adaptability, and resilience—these are the hallmarks of being elastic. Join us for an evening dedicated to expanding our minds, stretching our perspectives, and embracing change in communication.
Event Details
📅 Date: 28th January 2025
🕒 Time: 6:45 PM
📍 Location: Robin’s Bar, Zurich
Meeting Highlights 🧠✨
🔄 Flexible Speeches: Our speakers will explore ideas that challenge the norm and inspire creative problem-solving.
💡 Dynamic Table Topics: Think on your feet and stretch your mental agility with spontaneous challenges.
📝 Insightful Evaluations: Receive constructive feedback that helps you adapt and grow as a communicator.
🤝 Engaging Conversations: Connect with fellow members and explore new ways of approaching challenges.
Featured Quote
“The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” — Albert Einstein
Join us and discover how being elastic can empower your communication and leadership journey. Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or just starting out, this meeting promises inspiration and growth.
On Tuesday evening 14 January, Zuriberg Toastmasters held their annual International Speech Contest. Contest Chair, and Toastmaster of the Evening, Gabriel briefed contestants before the meeting started. Explaining where the stage area is, where timers would be sitting, and generally making sure they were informed.
Due to this being a first meeting in a new venue, we had to interrupt our meeting flow to allow Robin’s bar & coffee staff to take members’ orders. While orders were being taken, Gabriel entertained us with how the word ‘papa’ in Spanish has different meanings in different contexts. Come and listen to his next speech to find out how papa may be used and perhaps misinterpreted. Filling in the time, while orders were being taken, Yani shared how the Chinese word ‘hai’ with different intonation could have different meanings. I don’t think anyone in the audience was able to detect the difference between the slight, nuanced pronunciations that Yani used while explaining various possible meanings.
Gabriel, Thomas and Michelle
Then it was time for the contest! Two last-minute withdrawals due to sickness left Thomas and Michelle as our only contestants for the evening. Both presented brilliant speeches. Thomas on his love letter he wrote to his beloved England, and Michelle sharing, among other things, why you shouldn’t whistle when you’re covered in dung. Thomas and Michelle, who placed first and second respectively, will present our club at the Area E4 Contest on the evening of 12 March (time to be announced), at UBS building, Badenerstrasse 574, Zurich.
Two brief evaluations of the speeches were delivered by Vanessa and Samira. Followed by a Table Topic session where teams of two debated the merits of two proposals. An opportunity to both practice impromptu speaking and parliamentary procedure.
In favour of the ‘ban on the burqa’ were Anna & Christian; against Joran & Yani. In favour of ‘mandatory use of winter tyres’ were Rafael & Nathalie and against Ana-Maria & Stefan. The latter pair were voted best Table Topic speakers of the evening. The club’s support was against the ban and mandatory use of winter tyres.
Congratulations
Michelle! For having completed the Effective Coaching path!
Our new members Nina, Rebekka, Nur, Dinesh, and Claudia, who joined us during the past month. We wish you success in your Toastmasters journey.
The solstice is a moment of balance and transformation, where light and darkness meet in harmony. Join us for an evening of reflection, connection, and inspiration as we celebrate these themes through the art of communication.
Event Details
📅 Date: 21st January
🕒 Time: 6:45 PM
📍 Location: Robin’s Bar, Zurich
Meeting Highlights 🌄🌌
🌟 Illuminating Speeches: Explore the theme of “Solstice” through inspiring talks that celebrate transitions, balance, and new beginnings.
🤔 Thoughtful Table Topics: Dive into spontaneous speaking challenges inspired by the changing seasons and the solstice spirit.
📝 Constructive Evaluations: Gain valuable feedback from experienced evaluators to refine and enhance your communication skills.
🤝 Engaging Connections: Connect with fellow members in a warm, inviting atmosphere as we reflect on growth and renewal.
Featured Quote
“The winter solstice has always been special to me as a barren darkness that gives birth to a verdant future beyond imagination.” — Gary Zukav
Let’s gather to celebrate the magic of the solstice and the power of communication. Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or new to Toastmasters, this meeting is the perfect way to illuminate your speaking journey. 🌅✨
Earlier this year, we discussed whether we should continue with the Award Dinner… And, I for one, am very happy that we did!
Hosted by Roland, our members presented five excellent speeches, with members raising a glass in recognition of fellow Toastmasters. Vanessa raised her glass to fellow Toastmaster, Michelle. Both Zsolt and Joanna raised their glasses to Vanessa. Harry raised a glass to the volunteers in the club. Earning him the coveted Zuriberg TMC Award trophy. The final speaker, Pietro, raised a glass to Richard.
Topicsmaster Tatyana, Ah and vote counter Stefan, Grammarian Alice, Timer Elias, all did their roles proud. Yesenia as General Evaluator shared areas where we can improve.
Christmas Crackers + Fun Evening
Our final meeting for 2024 is coming up soon! It’s the “Christmas Crackers + Fun Evening”. And we’ve got two raconteurs, Pietro and Joran, who are going to keep us guessing as to what they are planning on serving up in the evening! I’ve got some inside information, and am definitely looking forward to the fun programme they are devising. Book your places soon, so that we can order the bubbly!
Members’ achievements
Yesenia completed Level 1 of the Effective Coaching (Spanish) path. And then to top of a good month, she completed her Level 2 in the last week of November!
Anna completed Level 2 of the Innovative Planning path.
(That means both are eligible to compete in the International Speech Contest on 14 January!)
Step into the spotlight this holiday season as we bring a touch of drama to our Toastmasters stage! Join us for ameeting where we’ll explore the art of storytelling, theatrical expressions, and powerful communication.
📅 Date: 10th December 2024 🕒 Time: 6:45 PM 📍 Location: Zum Königsstuhl
What to Expect:
Dramatic Speeches: Our speakers will captivate you with performances that bring stories to life through passion, suspense, and flair.
Theatrical Table Topics: Get ready for impromptu challenges that will have you channeling your inner actor while embracing the festive spirit.
Seasonal Cheer: Enjoy the warmth of the holiday season with a sprinkle of dramatic flair, festive decor, and camaraderie.
Featured Quote: “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” – William Shakespeare
Celebrate the magic and the power of drama in communication. Let’s make this meeting a performance to remember!
Another first for Zuriberg Toastmasters! A Novice speech competition. Six competitors brought out their best speeches and gave their best in a first of its kind club competition!
Six members, who had not yet reached Level 2, participated. Aaron Huánuco-Ramos, Alessandro Palese, Emilio Lella, Yesenia Cardozo, Joran Mambir, and Selin Guvenc all presented excellent speeches and gave the judges much to think about.
In the end, Selin was placed first, with Joran and Yesenia placing second and third.
Contest Chair, Anna Franzen, introduced them during the competition, and interviewed them while the ballots were being counted. Chief Judge, Richard Bruckner, organised the timers and ballot counters and oversaw the judging process.
Over the next few weeks, the club will slowly wind down towards the Christmas break. Which is a perfect time to start writing contest speeches for the upcoming International Speech Contest to be held on 14 January 2025. The contest will be held separately from the Evaluation and Table Topics contests to allow members to fully concentrate on the International Speech. We’d like to see as many members as possible participating.
Please let us know whether you intend participating by completing this form.
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