Annual Meeting, Sun. April 11, 2010

At our annual meeting we held the election of our officers and after a delicious dinner we had a chance to admire and appreciate the creativity of so many of our members. Here are a few pictures of the event:

Tohru Takekoshi and his work with pressed vegetation. He also showed drawings

and collages by Verena Takekoshi who could not attend

Roland Rickenbach and the miniature houses he builds for his train displays.

Left are works with fabric created by Dolores Rickenbach

Rita Butticker and her paintings

Paul Tobler showing his wood carvings to Suzanne Meier

John Moore presenting his paintings

Heinrich Medicus and his linoleum cut prints

Lois Wilson and her amazing Cinderella doll (montage)

Anita Whalen and her intricate basket weaving

Angela Baggenstoss and her paintings

Annual Meeting, Sun. April 11, 2010

ANNUAL MEETING 2010
SUNDAY, APRIL 11 AT 2PM
Evans Public House Restaurant
5180 Western Turnpike, Guilderland, NY 12009
(518)356-1116


We will hold the annual election of our officers at this meeting. 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.

The highlight of our meeting is going to be our

Arts and Crafts Show

with works created by members of our Society. Please indicate in the box below if you will participate so we can provide display tables.

Our dinner will feature the Deluxe Buffet with three delicious entrees to enjoy:

Chicken Parmigiana
Pasta and Vegetables
Salmon in Dill Cream Sauce

served with a salad bar, rolls and butter, vegetables and potatoes or rice. The dessert is pastries “Du Jour.” Coffee and tea will also be served.

Dinner is $24 for members and $27 for guests.

Hope to see you there.

News Update

Dear Friends and Members,

I hope all of you enjoyed the holidays and started 2010 on a happy note.

Here is this year’s schedule for our meetings:

April 11, 2010:

Meeting and election of officers. At this time we would also like to feature the creative side of some of our members: wood working, carving, painting, photography, quilting, etc. Please contact me as soon as possible to let me know who wants to bring a few examples of his or her work (one or two pieces). It should be very interesting, fun and certainly informal.
Tentative location: Evans Public House, Guilderland, NY


August 1st, National Day Celebration.

November (meeting date to be announced later) our last meeting of the year.


Please send me your nominations for the April elections. If you so choose, I will accept to serve as president for another year. I will contact Paul Tobler, our Vice-president, Verena Takekoshi, secretary and Lois Wilson, treasurer to see if they would serve another year also. Nevertheless, we need new candidates and I hope that you will have suggestions.

2009 First of August Swiss National Day Celebration

A rainy day at Paul Tobler's beautiful property above Sand Lake, NY. Our hardy members had a wonderful time celebrating. As usual Rudi grilled our delicious Bratwursts and Schubligs. Thank you for all who participated.

Hudson River Cruise with Champagne Brunch, June 14

A friend sent me this picture of our group on board of the Dutch Apple.

June 2009 Excursion

In celebration of the Hudson River Quadracentenial, we enjoyed a beautiful excursion on the Hudson River between Albany and Castleton, NY, aboard the Dutch Apple. A delicious champagne brunch was served. Here are a few photos:

Hudson River Cruise with Champagne Brunch, June 14

HUDSON RIVER CRUISE WITH CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH
THE DUTCH APPLE - ALBANY
Sunday June 14, 2009
11:30am to 2:30pm



We will gather at 11:30am at the Dutch Apple dock,139 Broadway, Albany, (directions below or visit www.dutchapplecruises.com). Brunch will be served during the cruise, buffet style, and there will be a variety of foods to satisfy us all.

In celebration of the Hudson River Quadracentennial Anniversary the entertainment on board will include stories about Henry Hudson’s trip up the river 400 years ago.

Due to the popularity of these cruises you will have to respond and send your check by May 27, 2009 to secure your reservation.


From I-787 South
Exit at Rt.20/Madison Ave.
At the end of ramp, make left and follow Port of Albany signs.
Dutch Apple Cruises is under the overpass adjacent to the U-Haul Building (with a truck on top.)

From I-787 North
Exit at Port of Albany.
Turn right at Stop and follow small signs to I-787 North.
- Adjacent to U-Haul Building at Broadway.

Please respond with your check, no later than May 27, 2009

April 2009 Meeting and Information

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.

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

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2008 AT 2PM

SWISS FONDUE AT THE MELTING POT RESTAURANT

1 Crossgate Mall Road, Albany, NY  -  (518)862-1292

A Swiss  Fondue in Albany! This place seems to the the ideal setting for our group at this time. It should be great fun and very good!

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.

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.

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.

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.