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.
Table Topics Winners: 1st, Marc Suter; 3rd, Fiona Wallace-Mason; 2nd, William Horan
Humorous Speech Winners: 2nd, Nicholas Allan; 1st, Marc Suter
We started with Table Topic hosted by Ilka Gehlhar. Each contestant was asked to promote his/her own new book titled “Our Iceberg is Melting”. Henrik Karlsson started off by bringing up the seriousness of environmental issues we had on our planet. Marcel Cattin diverted the topic from “iceberg melting” to “ice breaker” as in an opening for a speech introduction. Fiona Wallace-Mason gave an energetic “I love iceberg!” start and connect icebergs to childhood memory. Adrian Engler gave a “matter of fact” stand and urgency about the topic of climate change. William Horan made a hilarious presentation on showing us a run-down of “don’t believe anything-anyone says” chapters on the book. Cameron Roy took the “two PhD doctors searching for answer” proof on global warming. Nicholas Allan expanded on “luggage-carrying” pinguins on the cover of the book. Finally, Marc Suter opened with some serious questions, continued with some fuel facts, and ended with sense of urgency to promote people to act.On Oct 2, we had our club’s Table Topic and Humorous Speech Contests. Tonight’s format is a bit different from our usual meetings. First, the speech order is drawn by lot on the day. Second, we have no evaluation, only ranking and results for the speeches. Not to mention our first two winners for both categories will be representing our club at the Area Contest on Oct 13! Talk about pressure!
On our second half of the meeting, after an introduction from our club president Olivia, we started with humorous speech contest. Nicholas Allan kept us entertained in “Sleepless in Transit”, with tales of his own traveling experience on long-haul flights and stories of his friend sleeping through stops and managed to keep missing his stop in one drunken evening. Marc Suter showed us some powerful techniques on how to stop losing things with “Count & Bundle”. Unfortunately, Fiona Wallace-Mason was disqualified due to timing.
Congratulations to all the winners! Wish you best of luck and success in the Area Contest!
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