July, 10, 2006
SWISS NATIONAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
SAND LAKE, NY
SUNDAY JULY 30, 2006
STARTING AT 2:30.PM
We are very grateful to our Vice President Paul Tobler, for inviting us again to his wonderful property for the celebration of our Swiss National Holiday. We are commemorating the founding of Switzerland that took place in 1291 at the Ruetli Meadow, where the cantons of Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden formed an alliance that evolved into the Swiss Confederation we know today.
We will meet rain or shine and start the official part of our celebration at 4:30pm with the greeting and taped english address to the Swiss Abroad by the President of the Confederation, Moritz Leuenberger. Later we will listen to and maybe sing along some Swiss songs. In the evening our former president Heinrich Medicus, will present a video on Appenzell he made on his recent trip to Switzerland.
Unfortunately on Saturday, July 29, all the members of the Swiss Consulate General will be participating in a special event on Ellis Island, organized within the framework of the US-wide Swiss Roots project, and will not able to send a representative to our festivities. But of course they send all their best wishes for a successful celebration in Sand Lake.
Hot Bratwurst, Schueblig, Landjaeger, rolls, coffee and soda will be for sale as well as the traditional First Of August pin. This year the funds will go to help the Pro Patria organization preserve historical gardens and parks.
Bring your own salads, desserts, etc. If possible also bring chairs and pic nic tables.
Lets make this celebration a success and I hope to see many of you at our Bundesfeier!
For the Organizing committee
Marie-Louise McHugh, President
Friday, July 14, 2006
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
On The "Caldwell Belle"
On a beautiful Sunday afternoon, we enjoyed a boat ride on the Champlain Canal at Schuylerville, NY, through Lock 5 to the Hudson River and back.
Saturday, June 24, 2006
Great News!
I set up a “mini” Website (a Blog) where I can post information for all of you to see on your computer. The address is:
www.hmswisssociety.blogspot.com
Go visit the site. (If you are reading this, you will see that it is a copy of a letter that I distributed during our cruise).
You can send me comments or answers (a little box provided under each entry) or if you go to “Profile” there is a box marked ”e-mail”. Just click this and compose your e-mail.
You can also subscribe to the website... just enter your e-mail address and click “subscribe” and you will automatically receive any new message into your e-mailbox.
I also added the links below, just click the link and you will access these website. Each one provides information directly from Switzerland. Take advantage of them. Most are in English or you can opt for another language of your choice. .
www.swissinfo.org
This site is for the Swiss abroad. It gives you all kind of information about events in Switzerland and opportunities for Swiss abroad.
It features special pages for Politics, Business, Social affairs, Sciences, Travel and culture, weather, Swiss music even free e-mail. Also Calendar of events in switzerland and sports. On the Swiss Media page you can listen to music, see videos, news reels etc.
www.swissroots.org
This website is the one Mr. Hunn talked about during our spring meeting. You can find out about your Swiss ancestors and places your families lived at. It also talks about well known personalities who are of Swiss origin.
www.tsr.ch
Website of the Swiss television in the French language. You get the regular television news as you can see them in Switzerland. Quite interesting. Some other shows can also be viewed.
www.sf.tv
Same thing in the German language.
Please also send me your e-mail address at mchughmld@gmail.com. Your address will not be shared under any circumstance. It will allow me to contact you about news for the Hudson Mohawk Society more easily.
If you do not have e-mail you will continue receiving all the notices by regular mail.
www.hmswisssociety.blogspot.com
Go visit the site. (If you are reading this, you will see that it is a copy of a letter that I distributed during our cruise).
You can send me comments or answers (a little box provided under each entry) or if you go to “Profile” there is a box marked ”e-mail”. Just click this and compose your e-mail.
You can also subscribe to the website... just enter your e-mail address and click “subscribe” and you will automatically receive any new message into your e-mailbox.
I also added the links below, just click the link and you will access these website. Each one provides information directly from Switzerland. Take advantage of them. Most are in English or you can opt for another language of your choice. .
www.swissinfo.org
This site is for the Swiss abroad. It gives you all kind of information about events in Switzerland and opportunities for Swiss abroad.
It features special pages for Politics, Business, Social affairs, Sciences, Travel and culture, weather, Swiss music even free e-mail. Also Calendar of events in switzerland and sports. On the Swiss Media page you can listen to music, see videos, news reels etc.
www.swissroots.org
This website is the one Mr. Hunn talked about during our spring meeting. You can find out about your Swiss ancestors and places your families lived at. It also talks about well known personalities who are of Swiss origin.
www.tsr.ch
Website of the Swiss television in the French language. You get the regular television news as you can see them in Switzerland. Quite interesting. Some other shows can also be viewed.
www.sf.tv
Same thing in the German language.
Please also send me your e-mail address at mchughmld@gmail.com. Your address will not be shared under any circumstance. It will allow me to contact you about news for the Hudson Mohawk Society more easily.
If you do not have e-mail you will continue receiving all the notices by regular mail.
Sunday, June 25 - Champlain Canal Boat Ride
We will assemble at 1 pm for a boat ride on the Caldwell Belle. A boxed lunch will be served. Departure is 1:30 pm at Lock 5 in Schuylerville, NY. Bring hat, umbrellas and bug spray just in case. For information call (518)456-8530
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)