Author Archives: Harald Bührer

23 May

Officers Election Day

Exciting times are ahead for our club. On July 2, 2025, we will elect our new club officers for the 2025-2026 term — and we couldn’t be more thrilled! This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of our club, celebrate leadership, and continue our mission of fostering communication and confidence.

Are you passionate about Toastmasters? Do you want to contribute to our club’s success? Now is your chance to step up, nominate, and vote for the leaders who will inspire us in the coming year. Whether you’re running for a position or supporting your fellow members, your participation is key!

Let’s make this election a moment of unity, excitement, and fresh beginnings. Mark your calendars and be part of this important event. Together, we grow, lead, and achieve greatness. See you on election day!

16 May

Turn up the Heat on Your Public Speaking Skills

Are you ready to turn up the heat on your public speaking skills? Look no further than BASF Toastmasters this May and June! Here’s why:

  • May: The Month of Blooming Confidence
    Just like spring flowers, your confidence blossoms in May. Stand tall, embrace the podium, and watch your fears wilt away.
    Bonus: If you stumble, blame it on the pollen. It’s a natural excuse!
  • June: The Month of Sun-Kissed Eloquence
    Longer days mean more time to practice. Imagine the sun cheering you on during your speeches!
    Plus, sunscreen doubles as a speech timer. Apply SPF 30, and you’ve got a 30-minute talk.
  • The BASF Toastmasters Secret Ingredient: Laughter
    The secret ingredient of laughter at a Toastmasters Club meeting is its power to relieve stress, boost engagement, and enhance creativity and collaboration1. It’s like adding a pinch of humor to every speech!

So, join us at BASF Toastmasters this May and June. Remember, the only thing more powerful than a well-crafted speech is a good punchline!

06 Mar

The Season to Bloom

Spring is the perfect season to bloom — and what better way to grow than by joining the vibrant meetings of BASF Toastmasters? Imagine connecting with friendly faces, sharing laughs, and stepping into a world of inspiration. Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or a curious newbie, each session is a chance to experience something new, build confidence, and have a fantastic time with like-minded people.

Don’t miss out on the joy of learning in a supportive and fun environment. Join us at our next meeting on September 8, 2025, 17:30 - 19:30 — we can’t wait to welcome you!

31 Jan

Step into the spotlight when winter fades!

Visiting BASF Toastmasters at the tail end of winter is like finding a warm cup of cocoa on a chilly day — refreshing and inspiring! As the cold weather fades, this is the perfect time to shake off any winter hibernation and step into the spotlight.

Whether you’re delivering a speech or just enjoying the cozy fellowship, you’ll leave feeling energized and ready to conquer your next challenge. So, trade in your blanket for a presentation and make this transition from winter to spring your most confident yet — because nothing says “new season, new skills” like mastering public speaking in style!

Want to join in? Contact us, you are very welcome to visit our next meeting on September 8, 2025, 17:30 - 19:30! 

02 Jan

2025: Join in & put your resolutions to action!

The new year has begun and we would like to invite you to attend our Toastmasters meetings. What could be better than putting your New Year’s resolutions into action? At BASF Toastmasters you will find a friendly and supportive group that will help you improve your communication skills and become more confident.

So why join Toastmasters? It’s simple: With Toastmasters you have the opportunity to strengthen your public speaking skills, develop leadership qualities and increase self-confidence. Present speeches in a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere, receive feedback and learn in a community that is part of Toastmasters International for more than a decade.

So come along and start 2025 with a step towards personal development!

15 Dec

Start 2025 with us!

As the year comes to an end, we would like to extend our warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone. We hope that the new year brings you joy, happiness, and success in all your endeavors. We also invite you to visit the BASF Toastmasters club in 2025 to enhance your public speaking skills.

The club meetings are a great way to meet new people, learn new skills, and have fun. So why not join us on our first meeting on January 13, 2025 and see what we’re all about? And if you miss this one no worries, we meet every 2nd and 4th Monday each month.

03 Jul

Meet the BASF Toastmasters Dream Team 2024/2025

From July 2024 to June 2025, these spirited leaders will sprinkle magic over our meetings like confetti at a celebration. Let’s unveil their roles:

Harald Bührer – Club President: The “Captain of Charisma,” steering the ship of eloquence, inspiration, and fellowship!
Fabian Wolff – VP Education: Our “Mastermind Maven” – weaving meeting agendas like a wizard, ensuring every speech sparkles.
Fabian Wolff – VP Membership: The “Enthusiasm Ambassador” – luring new members with charm and a cordial handshake.
Karsten Höflein – VP Public Relations: The “Word Whisperer” – crafting eloquent announcements, turning mundane into marvelous.
Thomas R. Rooney – Treasurer: The “Coin Conjurer” – balancing budgets with flair, making numbers dance the cha-cha.
David Jocher – Secretary: An “Ink Sorceress” – recording club history in invisible ink (just kidding, it’s digital).
Thomas R. Rooney – Sergeant-at-Arms: Our “Logistics Luminary” – arranging chairs, pens, and cosmic alignment for flawless meetings.

Wanna contact them directly? Go to http://basf-toastmasters.com/contact/
Wanna meet them personally? Visit our next Meeting!

23 Jun

Fabian, Harald, Karsten and Zeyue will lead the Club 2023/2024

Every club needs leaders who can work with and motivate others to move the club forward. Electing these club officers is an important aspect of a club’s success. For the upcoming time our club has identified and elected four people, who will manage BASF Toastmasters’ activities in the future. Feel free to contact us in case you have further questions regarding Toastmasters or especifically our club! We are looking forward to see you at our next meeting on September 8, 2025, 17:30 - 19:30.

03 Apr

Spring is coming – meet Florian Bay in April

On 24 April 2023 Mr Florian Bay (DTM and Immediate Past District 91 Director) will give a speech at our Toastmasters meeting. We will meet at BASF site Ludwigshafen in building Q920/Room B186 and enable your participation also online via MS-Teams. As usual we will have at 17:45 a Meet and Greet and start the official meeting on time at 18:00. Please notice, that external visitors can only participate online via MS-Teams.

04 Jan

Our kick-off meeting 2023

Dear Toastmasters and Guests

All the best for the New Year 2023! May this year be your personal BASF-Toastmasters Year  with a lot of small and big improvements of your communication skills!
Please be cordially invited to our 1st BASF-Toastmasters hybrid meeting in 2023. We will meet on Monday, 9th January 2023 at BASF site Ludwigshafen in building J660/Room 136 and enable your participation also online (hybrid meeting).

The subject of the evening is the preview of the year ahead. What is your personal goal and how can BASF-Toastmasters support you to reach this goal?
See it as a homework to be done until next Monday 😊

There are also many roles to be filled – please feel free to take one of the roles to run a smooth and enjoyable meeting. If you want you can give your presentation in German as well. Please contact us in case you are an external visitor or have any other questions.