Dear Members and Friends,
ANNUAL MEETING 2009
SUNDAY, APRIL 5 AT 2PM
ITALIAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY CENTER
257 Washington Ave Extension, Albany, NY
518-456-0292
We will hold the election of our officers at this meeting, so anyone interested in running for office or wishing to nominate a member for office should contact me as soon as possible. We hope all of you can participate as we need your vote to make our election binding.
MILANO BUFFET
Three delicious entrees to enjoy:
Chicken Parmigiana
Roast Port Loin with Apple Stuffing
Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce
served with a house salad, rolls and butter, sauteed vegetable medley, oven roasted potatoes, rice pilaf. The dessert is vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce. Coffee and tea will also be served.
Dinner is $25 for members and $30 for guests.
Please respond with your check, no later than March 30, 2009
I hope that all of you will attend as our society needs everyone’s participation, not only to elect our officers, but also to flourish.
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Dear Members and Friends,
Happy and healthy New Year to you and your families.
The schedule for our 2009 meetings is as follows:
Annual meeting: April 5th, 2009 at 2pm
Excursion: June 14th, 2009
Swiss National Day Celebration: August 2nd, 2009
November meeting date to be announced
I hope that all of you will attend as our society needs everyone’s participation, not only to elect our officers, but also to flourish.
As you may all know by now, our dear member Hildegard Medicus passed away late last year. She had been a driving force in our Society and will be sorely missed. Our condoleances to Heinrich, her husband. I also found out that Yvonne Lee, who now resides in California, has not been well. I am sure she would appreciate to hear from her old friends back East. Her address is 3096 Hollyridge Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90068.
Here is some informationI want to share with you:
The UBS Bank informed us that all Swiss depositors with residency in the USA will have to find another bank to handle their affairs. They have ceased providing cross-border services to clients in the USA. The Organisation for Swiss abroad as well as Soliswiss (www.Soliswiss.ch) may be of help to find another solution.
The Bundesbrief Society is looking for new members and is actively developing its agenda for 2009. Anyone interested can contact them at www.Bundesbrief.org.
The Consulate General of Switzerland has announced that the Swiss Society in New York is offering a juried award in the amount of $10,000 each year to promote Swiss Culture. In 2009 it will be offered to someone with musical talents.
You will receive the invitation for our April 5th meeting by regular mail at the beginning of March.
All my best and I hope to see you on the 5th of April.
Marie-Louise McHugh
Happy and healthy New Year to you and your families.
The schedule for our 2009 meetings is as follows:
Annual meeting: April 5th, 2009 at 2pm
Excursion: June 14th, 2009
Swiss National Day Celebration: August 2nd, 2009
November meeting date to be announced
I hope that all of you will attend as our society needs everyone’s participation, not only to elect our officers, but also to flourish.
As you may all know by now, our dear member Hildegard Medicus passed away late last year. She had been a driving force in our Society and will be sorely missed. Our condoleances to Heinrich, her husband. I also found out that Yvonne Lee, who now resides in California, has not been well. I am sure she would appreciate to hear from her old friends back East. Her address is 3096 Hollyridge Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90068.
Here is some informationI want to share with you:
The UBS Bank informed us that all Swiss depositors with residency in the USA will have to find another bank to handle their affairs. They have ceased providing cross-border services to clients in the USA. The Organisation for Swiss abroad as well as Soliswiss (www.Soliswiss.ch) may be of help to find another solution.
The Bundesbrief Society is looking for new members and is actively developing its agenda for 2009. Anyone interested can contact them at www.Bundesbrief.org.
The Consulate General of Switzerland has announced that the Swiss Society in New York is offering a juried award in the amount of $10,000 each year to promote Swiss Culture. In 2009 it will be offered to someone with musical talents.
You will receive the invitation for our April 5th meeting by regular mail at the beginning of March.
All my best and I hope to see you on the 5th of April.
Marie-Louise McHugh
Thursday, October 16, 2008
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2008 AT 2PM
SWISS FONDUE AT THE MELTING POT RESTAURANT
1 Crossgate Mall Road, Albany, NY - (518)862-1292
The menu is as follows:
Swiss Fondue (Gruyere)
House Salad
Chocolate fondue for dessert
Coffee or tea
(Wine and liquor for sale)
Price: Members $ 26, Non-members $30
We will also share news from Switzerland and distribute the 2008-2009 membership cards.
Please rsvp by email before November 4, to mchughmld@gmail.com.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
July Picnic For Swiss Youngsters - Guilderland, NY
This last July, Marie-Louise and Peter McHugh hosted a picnic at their house for a group of Swiss youngsters on behalf of the Hudson Mohawk Swiss Society. Verena Takekoshi, Lois and Bill Wilson came to lend a hand. The children were on their way back home after having spent some time at a camp for children suffering from cancer in the Adirondacks.
Their chaperones Kim Edwards and Carmen Schuerch did a wonderful job showing the children as much as possible of the area during their stay. This was their first visit to an "American" home.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Dr. Hildegard Medicus
We are mourning the loss our our good friend and long time member Hildegard Medicus, wife of our past President Heinrich Medicus. We are going to miss her.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
2008 National Swiss Day Celebration - August 3rd
Here are a few pictures of our picnic at Paul Tobler's house. Consul Tiziano Pedrioli and his wife Jane celebrated with us. Lots of fun and good company in spite of the uncertain weather.
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
2008 Swiss National Day Celebration
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!
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!
Monday, September 17, 2007
Friday, July 13, 2007
SWISS NATIONAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
Sand Lake, NY
Sunday, July 29, 2007
starting at 2:30pm
We are very grateful to Paul Tobler, our Vice President, for inviting us to his beautiful place 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.
We will meet rain or shine starting at 2:30pm. The official part of our celebration starts at 4:30pm with the greeting and taped english address to the Swiss Abroad by the President of the Confederation, Mrs. Micheline Calm-Rey. Later we will listen to and maybe sing along some Swiss songs. A slide show of views of Switzerland will be on hand too. 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 culture and preserve natural areas and historic buildings.
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 and picnic tables if possible.
We hope to see you all at our Bundesfeier!
Note: Leave a comment to let us know that you plan to attend and we will e-mail you directions. Thank you!
Sand Lake, NY
Sunday, July 29, 2007
starting at 2:30pm
We are very grateful to Paul Tobler, our Vice President, for inviting us to his beautiful place 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.
We will meet rain or shine starting at 2:30pm. The official part of our celebration starts at 4:30pm with the greeting and taped english address to the Swiss Abroad by the President of the Confederation, Mrs. Micheline Calm-Rey. Later we will listen to and maybe sing along some Swiss songs. A slide show of views of Switzerland will be on hand too. 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 culture and preserve natural areas and historic buildings.
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 and picnic tables if possible.
We hope to see you all at our Bundesfeier!
Note: Leave a comment to let us know that you plan to attend and we will e-mail you directions. Thank you!
Sunday, December 10, 2006
December Newsletter
I wanted to share a few thoughts with you during these end of year holidays. It’s been a pleasure to step into Dr. Heinrich Medicus’ shoes. A big thank you to him for all his help and encouragements.
After and outing in June on the Champlain Canal, we celebrated the“First of August” with a picnic at the home of Paul Tobler. After listening to the address of the Swiss President of the Confederation, Moritz Leuenberger, Heinrich Medicus serenaded us with his impressive Swiss Alphorn. The weather was beautiful, the company delightful and the bratwurst delicious.
On November 4th, we toured the “Alexandre Calame and The Swiss Landscape” exhibition at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Ma. This exhibition was the first in the United States to explore the Swiss landscape tradition. We were honored to have our new Swiss Deputy Consul Daniel Heaner and his charming wife Lola, in attendance. After the brunch at the William’s Inn, Deputy Consul Haener gave us an overview of his previous assignment in London and talked about the position of Switzerland amid the recent economic and political developments in the world.
An article about these events and our Society, with photos, will be published in the February 2007 issue of the Swiss Review.
Our Board discussed the membership fee structure and decided that the new fees for 2007 will be as follows: Individual $ 8 and Family $ 15. If you already paid your fees for next year these will apply the following year. We are aware that price increases are unwelcome but this is still a modest increase and certainly a reasonable cost to be part of our activities.
Don’t forget to encourage anyone in Upstate New York and the Hudson Valley area interested in joining our Society or participating in our events, to contact me at or call (518)456-8530. For other news updates of our Society you can visit the website .
I wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year ! See you in 2007.
Marie-Louise McHugh, President
After and outing in June on the Champlain Canal, we celebrated the“First of August” with a picnic at the home of Paul Tobler. After listening to the address of the Swiss President of the Confederation, Moritz Leuenberger, Heinrich Medicus serenaded us with his impressive Swiss Alphorn. The weather was beautiful, the company delightful and the bratwurst delicious.
On November 4th, we toured the “Alexandre Calame and The Swiss Landscape” exhibition at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Ma. This exhibition was the first in the United States to explore the Swiss landscape tradition. We were honored to have our new Swiss Deputy Consul Daniel Heaner and his charming wife Lola, in attendance. After the brunch at the William’s Inn, Deputy Consul Haener gave us an overview of his previous assignment in London and talked about the position of Switzerland amid the recent economic and political developments in the world.
An article about these events and our Society, with photos, will be published in the February 2007 issue of the Swiss Review.
Our Board discussed the membership fee structure and decided that the new fees for 2007 will be as follows: Individual $ 8 and Family $ 15. If you already paid your fees for next year these will apply the following year. We are aware that price increases are unwelcome but this is still a modest increase and certainly a reasonable cost to be part of our activities.
Don’t forget to encourage anyone in Upstate New York and the Hudson Valley area interested in joining our Society or participating in our events, to contact me at
I wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year ! See you in 2007.
Marie-Louise McHugh, President
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Celebrating Our National Holiday!
A special thank you to our host, Paul Tobler for letting us celebrate at his beautiful place.
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