SWISS NATIONAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
Sand Lake, NY
Sunday, August 3rd, 2008
starting at 2:30pm rain or shine
We are very grateful to Paul Tobler, our Vice President, for inviting us again to his beautiful home for the celebration of our Swiss National Holiday, the commemoration of the alliance of Uri, Schwyz and Untervalden, sworn in on the Ruetli Meadow in August 1291.
This year we are honored to welcome Consul Tiziano Pedroli and his wife Jane to our festivities. They will represent the Consulate General of Switzerland in New York. The official part of our celebration starts at 4:00pm with the greeting and taped english address to the Swiss Abroad by the President of the Confederation, Mr. Pascal Couchepin. Later we will listen to and sing along some Swiss songs. A great opportunity to enjoy the Swiss “camaraderie” we are famous for!
Hot Bratwurst, Schueblig, Landjaeger, rolls, coffee and soda will be for sale as well as the traditional First of August pin. As usual the funds raised with the sale of the pins will go to help the Pro Patria organization promote Swiss Cultural Itineraries.
Please Bring a dish to share. We will set up a few tables, buffet style, for the enjoyment of all. Don’t forget to bring chairs your own plates and flatware, and picnic tables.
Please let us know if you are planning to attend. The contact number is (518)456-8530. This will make our preparations easier.
We hope to see you all at our Bundesfeier!
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
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