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2. dance

Tacoma Swiss
Community Flyer
This flyer is a free service to members of the
Swiss Society of Tacoma (SST), Swiss Ladies
Society “Helvetia” (SLS), and the Swiss
Sportsmen’s Club of Tacoma (SSCT).
MARCH
8
SLS Regular and Swiss Relief Society
“Hilsverein” General Meeting*
19
SST/SSCT Regular Meeting**
20—21 SSCT Crab Feed & Dance
28
SSCT Work Party
29
SSCT Easter Ham Shotgun Shoot
(EASTER EGG HUNT CANCELLED!)
APRIL
12
SLS Regular Meeting
16
SST/SSCT Regular Meeting**
25
Mannerchor Concert
MAY
9
21
23
SLS Mothers Day Luncheon, Noon
SST/SSCT Regular Meeting**
SSCT Work Party
JUNE
14
18
20
27
27
28
SLS Regular Meeting*
SST/SSCT Regular Meeting**
SSCT Work Party
SSCT Spring Schwingfest
Fleet Feet Matterhorn Madness 5K Run
SSCT Member’s Shotgun Medal Shoot
JULY
12
16
22—26
26
SLS Regular Meeting*
SST/SSCT Regular Meeting**
Swiss Kids Kamp
First of August (Bundesfere)
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SPRING EDITION
March 1, 2015
AUGUST (*SLS No Regular Meeting)
7
SSCT Golf Tournament
8
SSCT Schwingfest & Dance
9
SSCT Buebe Schwingfest & Dance
20
SST/SSCT Regular Meeting**
SEPTEMBER
13
SLS Regular Meeting*
17
SST/SSCT Regular Meeting**
26
SSCT Oktoberfest
27
SSCT Sight-In-Day
OCTOBER
11
SLS Regular Meeting*
15
SST/SSCT Regular Meeting**
NOVEMBER (*SLS No Regular Meeting)
8
SLS 107th Anniversary Luncheon
14
Rippli Dinner/Enzian Concert
19
SST/SSCT Regular Meeting**
22
SSCT Turkey Shotgun Shoot
DECEMBER
6
SLS Meeting & Christmas Party*
17
SST/SSCT Regular Meeting**
20
SSCT Christmas Ham Shoot Shoot, 10 a.m.
20
SSCT Kids Christmas Party
31
SSCT New Years Eve Party, 5:00 p.m.
*Swiss Ladies Society (SLS) Meetings begin at 2:00 p.m.
**Swiss Society of Tacoma (SST) Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m.,
Swiss Sportsmen’s Club (SSCT) Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m.
 SCHWINGER PRACTICE is starting mid-April, weather permitting, every Wednesday.
Start times for Buebe is 6:30
p.m. and 7:00 p.m. for Junior/Senior Schwingers. Contact Willi Boni (253-863-3307) or Larry Holdener (253-8626830) for more information. Hold harmless agreements must be signed and on file.
 HUNTER EDUCATION CLASSES are being held at the Tacoma Sportsman’s Club on March 21, April 11, and May
9 from 7:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more information call 253-315-2046.
 FOURTH
ANNUAL FLEET FEET MATTERHORN MADNESS 5K RUN is June 27, 9:30 a.m. The certified 5K
course is completely inside the Swiss Park, Bonney Lake, WA, mostly on trails in the woods. Pre-registration includes gate fee, bratwurst dinner, free camping all weekend and entry in the raffle.
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Community Flyer
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MARCH 20 & 21, 2015, CRAB
FEED & DANCE sponsored by the SSCT. Dinner both nights
will be served from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.. This event has ADVANCED reserved seating ONLY and
tickets will have table numbers assigned.
Dancing follows to Idol Eyez Band.
Dinner cost $35.00 per person. Please
check in for last minute single or double
tickets. Contact Marcus Spitzli at 253722-4502 or e-mail swissparkflyer@aol.com for more information and
tickets.
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2015: EASTER
HAM SHOOT: Sponsored by SSCT. Ham
Shoot starts at 10:00 a.m. **NOTE: There is
NO Easter Egg Hunt because there is no
chairperson.
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2015: SWISS LADIES’ MOTHER DAY & DAUGHTER TEA
LUNCHEON and Meeting, 12:00 Noon, sponsored by SLS. Lunch and tea will be served
followed by a short meeting. Please bring a
teacup for yourself and your guest. Reservations are required by May 1st. Please call any
SLS board member listed on Page #3 to reserve your place
today!
SATURDAY’S, MARCH 28, MAY 23 & JUN
20, 2015, 9:00 a.m. SSCT WORK PARTIES.
This is an all-hands on deck call to SSCT members to join us in sprucing up the park after the
winter weather season. Lunch will be served
after the work is done each day.
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2015: SPRING
SCHWINGFEST sponsored by the
SSCT. Cost is $12.00, including dinner
and dance—No refunds. Children 12 and
under are free. Gate opens at 10:00 a.m.
and Schwinger registration starts at 11:00
a.m., followed by competition beginning
at noon for all wrestlers. Steinstossen competition follows. The
bar will be open at 10:45 a.m. and the kitchen will open at 12:00
noon. The evening dance begins at 7:30 p.m. The Award Ceremony for the Schwingers begins about 10:30 p.m. The Kitchen
closes at 8:00 p.m. and the Bar at 1:00 a.m.
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2015: SSCT MEMBERS SHOTGUN SHOOT sponsored by the SSCT. You must be an
SSCT, or associated Swiss Club, member to compete for
medals. There is no fee to enter the park. Medal shoots
will be held for Class A, B, and C as well as the competition Buddy Shoot in honor of Martin Holdener. In this
shoot you choose your partner who must be of your immediate
family (i.e., Father, Son, Daughter, 1st Cousin, In-law). All of
the medals awarded are made in Switzerland.
SPRING EDITION
March 1, 2015
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17th ANNUAL KIDS SWISS
KAMP: Wednesday thru Sunday, July 22-26, 2015. For children ages 8 to 14 inclusive. The
purpose of the Kamp is to teach
our young people the culture and
traditions of Switzerland and
learn about their ethnic heritage. Kamp begins Wednesday
night at 6:00 p.m. (please feed your child dinner on
Wednesday, July 22th). Your child will be staying overnight Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Classes are held all day Thursday, Friday, Saturday and
Sunday morning. On Sunday, at about 2:00 p.m. in the
afternoon, we will have a special parade and program to
celebrate “SWISS INDEPENDENCE DAY” also called
Bundesfere. Your child will participate in producing this
celebration, and everyone is invited to join us. PLEASE
ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILDREN IN THEIR
LEARNING AND BRING YOUR ENTIRE EXTENDED FAMILY OUT FOR AN AFTERNOON
FULL OF SWISS ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD AND
FUN. Following the parade and program, the SLS and
SRS will be in the kitchen with hamburgers/hotdogs and
other goodies to eat, the SSCT will open the bar, and there
will be games to play for both adults and children. During Kamp your child will be introduced to Swiss History,
theater, Swiss language, music, instruments, wood working, sports, flag throwing, handiwork, painting, Swiss
games, dancing as well as baking, cooking and eating
Swiss foods! Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and breakfast and lunch
will be provided on Sunday. Space for your child will be
by reservation only, please complete the reservation form
found on page 4 of this flyer. The maximum number of
children able to participate is 60. The total cost for Kamp
is $25.00 for each kid. We will supply all of your child’s
entertainment needs! We will provide an adult for every
five children and a trained staff will be available to assist
with medical needs. If you would like to help—please call
the Joe or Louise Hospenthal at 253-896-2593.
Your child needs to bring the following items only!
ABSOLUTELY NO HAIRDRYERS, CURLING IRONS, AIR
MATTRESSES OR TOYS!
Sleeping bag, pillow and foam mattress
Towel and personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, etc.,
Underwear and socks for four days, and pajamas
Jeans and shorts
Long and short sleeved shirts
Sweatshirt and jacket
Tennis shoes, flip-flops/sandals
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SPRING EDITION
March 1, 2015
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TACOMA SWISS OFFICERS
OBITUARIES
The SLS mourn the loss of their members
Frances (Biderbost) Albert of Arlington, WA,
Charlotte (Greiner) Sorenson of Bonney Lake,
WA, Marcia (Bisig-Ming) Merz of Edgewood,
WA, Emma (Suter) Docken of Umatilla, OR,
Clara (Aust-Reichmuth) Moser of Auburn, WA
and Rose (Birchler) Linggi of University Place,
WA
The SSCT mourn the loss of their member Fred
Pfarrar of Corvallis, OR.
The SST and SSCT mourn the loss of their
member Albert Bisig of Milton, WA.
FIRT OF AUGUST “BUNDESFERE”—Sunday, July 26,
2015 sponsored by the SRS “Hilfsverein”. The kitchen and bar
will open following the Kids Kamp program (about 3:30 p.m.).
There is no cost to enter the park, so come on up and enjoy a
wonderful afternoon and encourage our Kids Kamp kids (and
the volunteers) and support the SRS.
THE BARTENDER CLASS IS NOW ON-LINE: To apply
for, or renew, your bartender license, please go on-line to
http://liq.wa.gov/licensing/mast-permits, and select either Apply For A License, or Renew Your License. The SSCT will
reimburse the license fee after they bartend a couple events.
Please contact Brian Holdener 253-891-3093 if you have any
questions.
ATTENTION SLS “HELVETIA” MEMBERS: There is a
new line-up for meetings, held the second Sunday of the month
at 2:00 p.m., except as noted below:
January—General Meeting and election of officers
February—Dance Lessons #1
March—Regular Meeting
April—Bunco Madness and other games
May—Mothers’ Day Tea, Saturday before Mother’s Day
starts at Noon
June—Dance Lessons #2
July—Regular Meeting
August—No Meeting
September—Regular Meeting
October—Bunco Madness and other games #2, with Make-it/
Take-it
November—Anniversary Luncheon, first Sunday, no-host social starts at 1:00 p.m., with Make-it/Take-it.
December—Regular Meeting & Christmas Party with Make-it/
Take-it
Swiss Ladies Society, “Helvetia” (SLS):
President: Vacant
Vice President: Diane Kubicek 253-3760-0524
Recording Sec: Verena Mauer, 206-714-8211
Financial Sec: Susan Pearson, 253-845-5132
Treasurer: Dena Holdener, 253-891-3093
Sergeant of Arms: Rosemarie Collecchi 360-897-6262
Trustee Yr 1: Gerri Wheelock, 360-825-5105
Trustee Yr 2: Laurie Wheeler, 253-447-4584
SLS Sunshine Committee Contacts:
Tacoma/Fife/Milton: Annelies Caprez 253-564-3086
Puyallup/Sumner/Bonney Lake:
Barbara Vesey 253-678-4826
Auburn/Kent/Enumclaw: Vacant
Swiss Teen Club (STC):
Lindsey Holdener, 253-891-3092
Swiss Society of Tacoma (SST):
President: Walt Fischlin, 253-864-3522
Vice President: Markus Spitzli, 253-722-4502
Recording Sec: Mick Spane, 253-845-3723
Financial Sec: Gary Inglin, 360-897-0552
Treasurer: Jeff Bohren, 253-845-8924
Trustee Yr 1: Paul Inderbitzin, 253-732-8807
Trustee Yr 2: George Birchler, 253-874-4391
Trustee Yr 3: Carl Spane, 253-927-2894
Marshall: Ed Bisig, 253-845-6722
Swiss Ladies Enzian Choir (SLEC):
President: Ann Inderbitzin, 206-730-0463
Vice President: Margo Reichlin, 425-638-3303
Secretary: Katy Baur, 360-589-3190
Treasurer: Rosalee Divelbiss, 253-863-6403
Music: Annelies Caprez, 253-564-3086
Swiss Relief Society “Hilfsverein” (SRS):
President: Rosemarie Collecchi, 360-897-6262
Vice President: Rita Patten, 253-973-3636
Secretary: Susan Pearson, 253-845-5132
Treasurer: Judy Meinert, 253-939-1234
Trustees: Betty Baur 253-845-9639 and
Linda Ulrich 253-922-5345
Swiss Sportsmen’s Club of Tacoma (SSCT):
President: John Bohren, 253-922-8566
Vice President: Jim Corp, 253-606-5662
Secretary: Lance Docken, 253-970-2404
Treasurer: Markus Spitzli, 253-722-4502
Schwinging Officers: Willi Boni, 253-863-3307
and Larry Holdener, 253-862-6830
Range Officer: Jeff Bohren, 253-845-8924
Wednesday Crewmeister: Carl Spane, 253-927-2894
Trustee Year 1: Lee Johnson, 360-825-1639
Trustee Year 2: Eddie Inglin, 360-825-6982
Trustee Year 3: Greg Vesey, 23-678-4924
Marshall: Gabriel Conrad, 206-484-8836
Mannerchor Chmn: Markus Spitzli, 253-722-4502
Barmeister: Brian Holdener, 253-891-3093
Board Chairman: Joe Baur, 360-825-5779
Board Emeritus: Charlie Ochsner, 253-862-8737
“Swiss Parkmeister”: Curt Simmons, 253-862-1142
Tacoma Swiss Communities
Spring Flyer 2015
9205—198th Avenue E
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
2015 KIDS SWISS KAMP
—APPLICATION FORM—
(Please complete a separate application for each child)
Parent Name: __________________________________ Childs Name: ___________________________
Street Address: _______________________________ City: ______________ ST: ____ ZIP: ________
Telephone: _________________________________ Birth date of child: ___________________________
Swiss Heritage; Parent, Grand Parent: _______________________________________________________
Born in Switzerland in what town or place? ___________________________________________________
YOU MUST INCLUDE: A copy of the front and back of your insurance card and a permission slip for the
child to be treated in the case of a medical emergency. Also include any medications and instructions that
are important for the health of your child, including any allergies. (PLEASE NOTE: Applications are processed first come, first serve. Failure to submit ALL required information with your registration will
result in your child not being accepted over another who followed proper guidelines!)
A Hold Harmless Form will be sent to all participants and must be returned prior to the child being admitted
to the Kids Swiss Kamp.
Mail completed application form and payment check ($25.00) to:
Kids Swiss Kamp, C/O Joe and Louise Hospenthal, 6314 Sheffield Lane E, Fife, WA 98424