Your Benefits

Welcoming Culture

We foster a warm, encouraging environment where members — both BASF employees and external participants — support each other in developing public speaking skills.

Meetings In-Person & Online

Join twice a month to level up your confidence in speaking. Attend in person at BASF (Q920) or connect online via MS Teams for ultimate convenience.

Pathways Learning Experience

The dynamic and flexible education program designed to boost your communication and leadership skills.

Toastmasters Community

From hybrid meeting ideas to public speaking tips, podcasts and videos . . . continually updated resources are designed to support and inspire you!

About Us

BASF Toastmasters had their first meetings in September 2013 and was officially chartered in 2014. We are part of Toastmasters International, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to improving public speaking and leadership skills. As one of over 16,600 clubs worldwide, BASF Toastmasters follows the proven Toastmasters method, offering structured learning through speeches, evaluations, and impromptu speaking exercises. Whether you’re looking to improve presentations, sharpen your spontaneity, become a better leader, or simply connect with others, BASF Toastmasters is a great place to do so.

We meet on 2nd and 4th Monday each month  

Our meeting starts at 17:45 and has a duration of approx. 1 3⁄4 hours. At every meeting we welcome guests who want to get to know our Toastmasters community. We are having face-to-face meetings on BASF site in building Q920 combined with the possibility to participate online (MS TEAMS).

Visiting us for the first time? Please contact us if you are going to participate — a special ID card is needed to get on BASF site!

 

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Facts about Toastmasters

5
Clubs in Rhine-Neckar Region
148
Countries
1924
Ralph C. Smedley formed the 1st Toastmasters Club
> 260,000
Members worldwide

Club Officers Team

Ever wondered who keeps our club running like a well-oiled machine? Meet our Toastmasters Avengers of the 2025/2026 term — each with their own superpowers!

  • David, President: The fearless leader, keeping us inspired and making sure we don’t turn meetings into karaoke nights.
  • Thomas, VP Education: The mastermind behind our speeches, ensuring we don’t just ramble about our pets.
  • Anilkumar, VP Membership: The recruiter, charming guests into lifelong Toastmasters addicts.
  • Satheesh Kumar, VP Public Relations: The hype machine, making us look cooler than we actually are.
  • Tianran, Treasurer: The guardian of club funds — no, we can’t spend it all on snacks.
  • Ritu, Secretary: The memory keeper, documenting our wisdom (and occasional nonsense).
  • Alexander, Sergeant-at-Arms: The logistics wizard, ensuring we have chairs, coffee, and all material for the meeting.

Together, they make magic happen! Ready to join the fun? Get in contact with us here:
https://basf-toastmasters.com/#contact

Latest News

November 24, 2025, 17:45 - 19:30: Get to know Toastmasters!

Do you want to become a confident public speaker and strong leader? If so, Toastmasters is the place for you. You’ll find a supportive learn-by-doing environment that allows you to achieve your goals at your own pace. We invite you to visit us on November 24, 2025, 17:45 - 19:30 ! We conduct “hybrid meetings”:  You can attend our meeting in person at BASF on site in Ludwigshafen (Q920) or online by MS Teams.

Join us as a guest at our regular club meeting  without obligations. We can to explain the idea behind Toastmasters and show how you will  improve your public speaking skills.  A lot of our members are working at BASF, nevertheless BASF Toastmasters is open to everyone and has a number of external members. Please contact us in case you visit us for the very first time!  

New Look, Same Toastmasters Spirit!

After more than 12 years of loyal service, our old website has officially earned its retirement — and we’re thrilled to unveil the brand-new BASF Toastmasters site! It’s sleek, it’s modern, and yes, it finally looks great on your phone, tablet, laptop, or even your smart fridge (probably).

We’ve changed to a clean one-page design, so all the important info is right at your fingertips. Curious about our meeting times, how Toastmasters works, or how to join? It’s all there in one smooth scroll. We’ve also integrated key content from Toastmasters International, so you get the global picture with a local twist.

Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or just Toast-curious, our new site makes it easier than ever to connect and to be updated. So go ahead, give it a visit, we promise it won’t bite. And if it inspires you to join a meeting, even better!

Fall & Winter: Have Fun with Public Speaking!

Public speaking can be a daunting task, but at BASF Toastmasters, we believe that it can also be a lot of fun! Our club meetings are filled with laughter, jokes, and a friendly atmosphere that will make you forget all about your fear of public speaking

We also take public speaking seriously and provide our members with the tools they need to become confident and effective speakers. Our regular meetings cover everything from impromptu speakting over following your personal training with Toastmasters’ Pathways to leading a discussion, and our experienced members are always happy to provide feedback and advice.

So if you’re looking for a fun and supportive environment to improve your public speaking skills, come join us at BASF Toastmasters in Ludwigshafen this fall and winter. Why not showing up on  November 24, 2025, 17:45 - 19:30 ? We promise you won’t regret it.

What’s your favorite sandwich and why?

Get ready to flex your spontaneous speaking muscles and laugh your way through an evening of impromptu brilliance! BASF Toastmasters is planning to host a Table Topics Marathon! When? End of November / beginning of December.

To help us planning  the madness, please tell us when you’d be  available. It’ll take less time than it takes to answer “What’s your favorite sandwich and why?”

Here is the link to our survey!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzuNgTMvus1FwOfNaWZa8OWRxrt8fTZFIzTISP9mw2nr76vg/viewform?usp=header

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Get in touch

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Whether you’re curious about public speaking, looking to grow your leadership skills, or just want to see what Toastmasters is all about — this is your first step. At BASF Toastmasters, we welcome everyone with open arms and open minds.

Drop us a message, ask a question, or simply say hello. We’re excited to connect and help you discover how fun and empowering communication can be!

Club President: David Jocher
VP Education: Thomas Richard Rooney
VP Membership: Anilkumar Kunjupillai
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