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newsletter august / september 2019 forthcoming Events

5th September pensioners luncheon 22nd September Spring-Brunch from 11.00hrs onwards 18th - 20th October Oktober - Fest

All events will be announced via newsflash closer to the date with full details

Presi report Game Lodge for spontaneously of- the committee and at so many of fering us another very generous top our events! We never had such an prize to our raffle. involved Consul and you both will Dear Members, Grüezi, Also endless thanks to all other be dearly missed by us all! Enjoy beautiful sponsors of raffle prizes your next post and please remember Wow… anyone who says noth- which can be seen in our raffle win- us as we will remember you two. ing is happening in winter in Cape ner’s list later in the newsletter. Dankä Verena, Mercie Roger! Town clearly has not been on the committee of this Swiss Club yet... We thank you all for your generosity For the members, we now continue Funny enough it was myself who and continuous support of our club! with “business as usual” luncheon said in the last newsletter that the I would further like to thank all vol- followed by club night every first Club will be going into our more unteers who assisted us during any Thursday of the month and we will quiet time!?! I clearly must have of our events behind the scenes and communicate any other extraordi- been disillusioned about my last few at the bar or the grill etc. – thank nary events via our news flashes. We winter seasons on the committee. you for stepping forward and assist- will also communicate in due course Since our last newsletter we hosted ing the club when we need you. about the status of Jonkershoek and two “cheesy” club nights without when we anticipate it to be safe to the catering team, an official Swiss A special thanks here to Nadia visit again. National Day lunch and our large and Françoise who volunteered Festhütte event to celebrate our and made sure all the kids are well And on a lighter note to finish off Swiss Nation’s birthday! looked after and entertained on 3rd my part; unfortunately the Swiss August! I hope these kids were still Club membership will definitely not It was loads of fun to host all these able to sleep after all the excitement guarantee you entry to the Federer events and before I do anything else and the extra chocolate…! vs Nadal game in Cape Town in I need to thank a few people who February helped making all of this possible; Also thanks to the Flamingo Ram- First and foremost I need to thank blers for entertaining the adults later Bis bald, our Swiss Club committee! With- on with their music and fun. Thanks Christian out your help nothing would work to Robert and the team for prepping around here so I thank you for all and serving the tasty Goulash from the effort and spare time you have the cannon. And last but not least already offered and still are offering I want to thank every one of you our club and our members! who attended and taken part in any of these and other functions at the Then obviously many thanks to Swiss Club. You are the reason the our main sponsors and donors for committee and myself are doing all the two National Day events which of this work. includes the Consulate General But in fact, for the absolutely final of Cape Town and their generous ‘last but not least’ I would like to financial assistance, Edelweiss Air thank our Consul Verena and her who always offers us the main raffle husband Roger on behalf of every- prize and Gastro Foods for sponsor- one at the Swiss Club Cape Town, ing the band for our Festhütte event! for their very personal involvement I would also like to thank Umlani and attentive, endless assistance on august / september 2019

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The last Wednesday in May found us once again queuing up to sign the visitors’ book at the Residence, where a very special treat awaited us: a Raclette, where Mr Maager himself was handling the melting of the special cheese! Poor Claudine was kept busy serving each one and keeping the drinks flowing, while we enjoyed the plentiful cold meats and other delicacies displayed on the beautifully set table, while waiting for our baby potatoes to be smothered in cheese – hmmm! The meal was rounded off with coffee and some very interesting cakes and delicious Swiss chocolates.

Naturally, we were all very saddened to learn on 11 June that Therese Dennler, the presi of our Frauentreffen, had just lost her husband Peter. Condolences to you and your son Marc once again, dear Therese. Claudine decided that, under the circumstances, she wanted to host the June meeting as well, not brooking any argument from Therese. And so it happened that on 26 June our ladies sat again at Claudine’s heavy laden table, enjoying the cold meats, special breads, cheeses and jams, not to mention the home-baked cakes and, of course, Swiss chocolates. Many many thanks to you, dear Claudine, as well as to your husband, for your wonderful hospitality, it truly is much appreciated. www.gastrofoods.com august / september 2019

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SWISS RIFLE CLUB CAPE TOWN SHOOTING CALENDAR 2019

SAPS Accredited Sport Shooting Organization under FCA 60/2000 No.1300070 AFFILIATED TO THE SWISS SHOOTING FEDERATION (SCHWEIZER SCHIESSSPORTVERBAND) SSV http://www.swissclub.co.za – club sections – rifle club. Find us on Facebook ϮϬϭϵ^,KKd/E'>EZ;^h:ddKKE&/ZDd/KEŽŶĂYhZdZ>z^/^Ϳ V LOCATION / VENUE: ALTERNATE DATE if 1st day is cancelled E A = Good Hope Military Range near Atlantis DATE DAY N TIME RANGE U C = Swiss Club Green Point E W = Western Cape Shooting Union Atlantis * 03 Aug Sat C Swiss National Day 1st August 14:00 C Swiss Club CONFIRMED 17 Aug Sat A Annual Programme 08:00 4 *Sat 24 August 07 Sep Sat # General Rifle Cleaning @ Montagu Gardens 10:00 To be confirmed 08 Sep Sun W Day Program: Bench-rest shoot with K-31 10:00 FR CONFIRMED 21 Sep Sat A 70th ANNIVERSARY SHOOT; JHB, KZN. 09:00 3 CONFIRMED  Reminder: Send copies of Competency Certificates and SAPS Police Clearance Certificates to Dierk (address below). On 25 May the Swiss Rifle Club and the SA Navy Service Shooting Team took up their old rivalry and competed for the Trophy. But sadly the trophy was stolen in front of our eyes. We had temporary removed the trophy from the car to make space for our “tools” when an opportunity thief ran past, snatched the trophy and disappeared into the distance. We could not pursue him or take any action! Due to some unresolved issues, the Western Province Combat Association withdrew from the competition. However, twenty-five participants (including two ladies, one from each club) sighted in their carbines and then fired 5 shots from prone, 3 sitting and 2 standing, all at 300 metres. The standing shoot caused problems for many, with 9 not scoring at all, and 4 scoring only 1 or 2 points! The Navy prevailed again, narrowly beating the Swiss with 535 to 532 points (the top 10 results of each team only were taken into account). The top 6 results: Charles Kriel (N) 73; Dierk Lüthi (S) 69; Daniel Lehmann (S) 67; Gabriel Loots (N) 66; Gert Behrendt (S) 66; Eric Fraser (N) 62. We are planning the activities around our 70th anniversary on the week-end of the 21st September, expecting guests from Johannesburg and Durban. In the mean-time we have concluded a service-level agreement with the Army for the Good Hope range, and have no news regarding the use of Klawer range at Simon’s Town. We will keep you posted! “Guet Schuss!” and ‘Yours in Shooting!’

Dierk Lüthi, President [email protected] 083 441 4626 & 021 715 6104 facebook: Swiss Rifle Club – Cape Town august / september 2019



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For information, cruise options and specials, please visit our web-page: www.gocruise.co.za or contact: [email protected] and by phone: +27 21-418 72 32. Peter grew up in Bern and completed an

apprenticeship as a chef in 1965. He worked as chef after that at various establishments and was also a chef in Swiss Army. Fantastic airline fares to Switzerland, Europe & the USA! Take advantage of great offers from Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Edelweiss and other Peter came to South carriers. Africa on the exact day that man landed on the We provide tailor-made holidays or business proposals for Southern Africa as well as moon for the first time, all international destination. the 21 st July 1 969 to work as a chef at The For information, booking requests and special offers, please visit our web-page: www.germanoverseas.co.za Lobster Pot Restaurant . or contact: [email protected] and by phone: 021-418 72 32. He played soccer for the Swiss Clubs first team, then l ater the seconds

and later for the Senior 'Old Crocks ' . He married Theresa in 1975. Peter served on the Club's committee and as it's president for 2 years. Many Sundays those years where spent at the Club. In 2003, Peter retired due to his ill health and he continued to suffer from health issues until he was taken from us 11/06/2019. He leaves his wife Theresa and son Marc in South Africa and his mother in Switzerland. august / september 2019

Möglichkeit für unsere Mitbür- tische Diskriminierung gegen- gerinnen und Mitbürger im Aus- über den Schweizerinnen und land ist, an Abstimmungen und Schweizern im Inland. Darüber Wahlen teilzunehmen. Allerdings hinaus werden auch andere hat die ASO auch immer darauf Bevölkerungsgruppen, die von hingewiesen, dass die System- diesem Abstimmungskanal pro- sicherheit garantiert sein müsse, fitieren, benachteiligt, so z.B. und hat in dieser Hinsicht der Menschen mit einer Sehbehin- Bern, 27. Juni 2019 für die Leitung dieses Projekts derung. zuständigen Bundeskanzlei ver- In einer halbdirekten Demokratie Verwehrung der demokratischen traut. Der Inhalt der Medienmit- ist es von entscheidender Bedeu- Rechte für die Fünfte Schweiz teilung des Bundesrates und der Entscheid zur Restrukturierung tung, dass alle Bürgerinnen und Die Auslandschweizer-Orga- des Projekts lassen bei der ASO Bürger ihre politischen Rechte nisation (ASO) stellt konster- jedoch die Befürchtung aufkom- wahrnehmen können. Aus die- niert fest, dass der Bundesrat men, dass die betroffenen Ak- sem Grund bedauert die ASO – heute beschlossen hat, auf teure demobilisiert werden, was deren einziges Ziel es stets war den Einsatz der elektronischen dem E-Voting ein endgültiges und ist, den Schweizerinnen und Stimmabgabe als ordentlichen Ende setzen würde. Schweizern im Ausland die Teil- Abstimmungskanal zu verzich- nahme an der demokratischen ten. Es ist eine Verweigerung Als Organisation, welche die Debatte in der Schweiz zu ermög- der demokratischen Rechte für Interessen der Auslandschwei- lichen – die getroffene Entschei- die Auslandschweizerinnen und zerinnen und Auslandschweizer dung sehr, zumal gemäss der Auslandschweizer. vertritt und verteidigt, setzt sich Medienmitteilung des Bundesra- die ASO dafür ein, dass unsere tes «eine deutliche Mehrheit der Die ASO hat die Einführung Mitbürgerinnen und Mitbürger im Kantone und der Parteien die der elektronischen Stimmabga- Ausland ihre politischen Rechte Einführung von E-Voting grund- be für Auslandschweizerinnen ausüben können. Die Tatsache, sätzlich begrüssen.» und Auslandschweizer stets dass sie in der Praxis oft daran unterstützt, da dies die einzige gehindert werden, ist eine fak-

Caterers corner "Winterschlaf", as far as Club- "Oktober - Fest" on the weekend Activities are concerned, only to of 18th - 20th October 2019; 'wake-up' early in September. (again, more details will follow Yes, we are back and ready to Traditionally, the 1st Thursday closer to the date !) tackle the 2nd half of 2019 !! of the month is "PENSIONERS' Luncheon"; so please diarize So, herewith, your Catering - Team When you read these lines, the 1st the 5th of September 2019; will sign-off !! August - Events are already behind you will be treated to a specific Regards from Moira, Stefan & us with a most enjoyable Luncheon country's Specialities (NO, it's not Klaus, as well as the rest of the attended by some 80 guests, Switzerland, Austria or Germany !; Kitchen-Personnel! followed by a very successful it starts with an 'H' ! ????) "Fescht-Hütte" two days later ! On the same day we will also have Compliments go to the Committee our first "Club - Evening" after a for a very well-run event !! Most lengthy break of three months ! importantly, the Swiss could again And to celebrate the beginning celebrate another Anniversary of of a somewhat warmer season, the Foundation of the Old Swiss we want to spoil you at our Confederacy, based on the "Rütli - "Spring-Brunch" on Sunday, 22nd Schwur" in 1307 !!! September 2019, from 11.00hrs onwards. (more details to follow What is happening as far as the closer to the date !) Club-Events are concerned !?? During the remainder of August Besides all of the above, we are we experience a bit of a presently planning to stage an august / september 2019 august / september 2019

swiss social & sports club cape town since 1923 contact details membership www.swissclub.co.za We welcome the following PRESIDENT -Christian Schiess new members: [email protected] Ruth Deflorin Cell 079 088 82 33 FRAUENTREFFEN - Theresa Dennler Marco Hans Schiess Sun Valley [email protected] TREASURER - Andreas Reichmuth Cell: 082 775 58 49 Jacqui Latimer [email protected] Clinton Gähwiler Tel: 021 951 3169 - Cell: 083 297 38 03 HUUSMUSIK - Ernst Tobler [email protected] Heidi Ashmead Bishopscourt MEMBERSHIP - Felix Gnädinger Tel: 021 531 5779 - Cell: 083 508 79 06 [email protected] Cell: 082 881 16 27 JONKERSHOEK - René Bützer Belated Birthday wishes for [email protected] JUNE 2019 (80+) ADVERTISING - André Häberli Tel: 021 557 6628 - Cell: 082 224 41 91 [email protected] 02.06.1936 Myrtha Buser Tel: 021 551 4898 - Cell: 076 933 03 04 RIFLE CLUB - Dierk Lüthi (Member of Swiss Club since [email protected] 1965) CATERING & EVENTS - Moira & Stefan Tel: 021 715 6104 - Cell: 083 441 46 26 Pflocksch - cell: 082 920 9351 26.06.1936 Daniel Buser home: 021 715 2703 SECRETARY - Cheyenne Rüsi [email protected] Birthdays August & Cell: 082 569 84 46 September 80+) CYCLE CLUB - Hans Herren EVENTS COORDINATOR - Tracey-Lee Zürcher 09.08.1929 Günther [email protected] [email protected] Komnick,Pinelands Tel: 021 551 8267 - Cell: 074 760 54 68 Cell: 060 960 5001 09.08.1932 Dorothy EDITOR - Patricia LoSciuto ASO R e p r e s e n t a t i v e f o r t h e S w i s s l i v i n g i n Brunnschweiler Fresnaye [email protected] Southern Africa Marcie Bischof Tel: 021 5524067 Cell: 083 548 25 30 [email protected] - Cell: 076 389 78 24 12.08.1927 Alice Blaser EMAIL [email protected] 15.08.1930 Helga Schaufenbühl Kenridge Club House: 021 - 434 8405 FIND US ON 27.08.1935 Albert Buser Camps GPS: S33.90534 / E 18.39981 Bay

Bank Details Account No: 07104 3144 Address Postal Address 27.08.1938 Greta Fässler Parow Swiss Social & Sports Club Branch code: 024 109 Green Point Commons, P.O. Box 2279 31.08.1930 Aurora Eberhard Standard Bank, Seapoint Donation welcomed off Bill Peters Drive, Cape Town Cape Town 8000 03.09.1936 Annelise Fürst Cape jonkershoek S 33º57’33.96” E18º54’54.28” Town 05.09.1938 Peter Hoffmann Duty List not applicable during forest maintanance Muizenberg Thank you for your Donation towards the treefelling at Jonkershoek @ our Clubhouse Fam Keiderling Sonja Keller

Deseased Members Peter Dennler 11 June 2019

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