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Building Community Through Friendship and Shared Experiences
Walchwil International Men’s Club is a dynamic social organization dedicated to fostering camaraderie and community among men in Walchwil and surrounding areas. Established in 1998, 2024 officially converted into a Verein (not-for-profit), our club brings together individuals from diverse backgrounds to enjoy a variety of events, activities, and networking opportunities. Our mission is to create a supportive environment where members can build lasting friendships, share experiences, and grow both personally and professionally. Join us and be part of a community that values connection, enrichment, and fun.
Get to Know the Leaders Behind Our Club
Neil has been a resident of Walchwil since 2011 and is a founding member of the club. His vision is to strengthen community ties by creating opportunities for residents of all nationalities to come together and enjoy all that this wonderful village has to offer, as well as providing a welcoming “soft landing” for those newly arriving in Walchwil.
– Neil MacLeod
Identifies opportunities for broader cultural integration & awareness for members by delivering tailor
made, one off events sometimes extending beyond the local Walchwil community
– Costas Devaris
Mark has lived in Walchwil since 2020 and in Canton Zug since 2011.
– Mark Keatley
Acts as club representative to local government and officials
Ensures alignment / approval for all public village activities
Translates local needs & incorporates into the club’s agenda
Represents the club as part of the village Vereine community
– Stephen George
Steffen has lived in Walchwil since 2024 and in Canton Zug since 2018
He owns and manages all media platform development (Website, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, etc.)
• Acts as Webmaster and Gatekeeper ensuring timely content updates (aligned to social media policy)
Hobbies: Sailing, Sustainable Energy, IT
– Steffen Sauer
Owns and maintains the fundraising strategy
• Drives fundraising activities to support spend commitments
• Identifies & secures fundraising opportunities in the local community
• Responsible for production & maintenance of marketing materials
• Liaises with businesses to identify corporate sponsorship opportunities
Hobbies: Sailing,
– Sebastian Pratt
Proactively Manages annual social events calendar
• Ensures & manages a robust pipeline of events (one year + rolling)
First Thursdays
Fundraising
Cultural activities / visits
Annual events (Christmas / BBQ / Midsummer etc.)
• Identifies event opportunities and drives execution (via committees)
• Publishes events in relevant channels (Gemeinde calendar, etc.)
– Gerard Bernal
Proactively Manages annual social events calendar
• Ensures & manages a robust pipeline of events (one year + rolling)
First Thursdays
Fundraising
Cultural activities / visits
Annual events (Christmas / BBQ / Midsummer etc.)
• Identifies event opportunities and drives execution (via committees)
• Publishes events in relevant channels (Gemeinde calendar, etc.)
– Russell Abrahmse
Capture the Moments: Our Club in Action
Join the Walchwil International Men’s Club and unlock a world of opportunities. Enjoy exclusive events, build lasting friendships, and enhance your personal and professional growth. Be part of a vibrant community that values connection and camaraderie.
