20Th Anniversary of the Swiss Path and the Place of the Swiss Abroad DABOU N T U
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REGISTERED BY AUSTRALIA POST - PUBLICATION No. VBH 6369 JUNE 2011 20th anniversary of the Swiss Path and the Place of the Swiss Abroad DABOU N T U O B T H R U L E C S W S I S On the occasion of the The spring session of the Council of the Swiss Abroad was 7th centenary of the held in Brunnen (see also page 20), coinciding with the official Swiss confederation 20th anniversary celebration on Saturday, 9 April. The 100 in 1991, a hiking delegates together with the people of Brunnen and many trail – 35km long – Swiss that came from around the world (among them Sydney was built around the Swiss community identity, Georges Teitler) gathered on this southernmost end splendid spring day to celebrate, to of Lake Lucerne, listen to various speakers from local and called Lake Uri. federal government, tourism and the Each canton OSA, and to enjoy the magic view over is allocated a the lake with the majestic mountain section of the path and each citizen ‘owns’ 5mm of it. The backdrop. An Alphorn-Quintet and the Swiss Path starts on the Rütli meadow, the ‘birthplace’ of ‘Musikgesellschaft Brunnen’ provided the confederation. It ends in the village of Brunnen, in a musical entertainment. lakeside park called the Place of the Swiss Abroad. The Following the festivities guests took Swiss Path and the Place of the Swiss Abroad symbolically a ride on the steamer ‘Titlis’ across connect the people of Switzerland with the 700,000 Swiss Lake Uri to Isleten, from where many that live outside its boarders. disembarked to walk a section of The purchase of the park and the establishment of the the Swiss Path to the Rütli meadow. Place of the Swiss Abroad in 1991 was made possible through a The boat ride back to Brunnen marked the conclusion of a word-wide fund raising effort by the Swiss Abroad and a generous wonderful day, which renewed the connection donation by the confederation. and love for Switzerland in many of us. Editor 89 Flinders Lane • Melbourne 3000 • Victoria • Australia • www.swiss.org.au/swissclubvic SWISS CLUB OF VICTORIA SWISS CLUB SUB-GROUPS Pro Ticino Founded in 1899 President: Claude Rossi Swiss Folk Dance Group Alpenrose 5 Falls Road, Hoddles Creek Vic 3139 89 Flinders Lane, Melbourne Vic 3000 President: Sylvia Hochuli T: (03) 5967 4542 T: 1300 893 968, F: (03) 9650 3104 T: (03) 9531 6575 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.swissclubvic.com Swiss Yodel Choir Matterhorn Swiss Companion Singers President: Marco Unternährer Club Opening Hours Convenor: Heidy Giger 3 Bluegum Court, Upwey Vic 3158 Lunch: Mo - Fri from 12noon T: (03) 9889 9321 T: (03) 9729 3338, (03) 9752 6996 (H) Dinner: Wed, Thurs & Fri from 6pm. 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Spring was here in of the Swiss Club, full. Trees turned green almost overnight. The fi elds became a sea of yellow and green. Due to the relative warmth, everything I can’t recall ever seeing so started to bloom in large varieties of colours. What a glorious many members attending our time to be in Switzerland! AGM on 16 March! It was great to see the Second Floor At this time in Switzerland, all is about moving outdoors to so busy. The committee had enjoy the arriving summer. On the other side of the world, the pleasure to present many here in Victoria, we are turning again to indoor activities and members with their bronze, being warm and cosy. What better place to enjoy this than silver or gold membership recognition pin. our club restaurant or the fun and conviviality of a Swiss Club event? How about a Jass? There will be our fi rst ever weekend Thank you to all who came for taking the time. Please keep it a Championships in June. ‘Kapelle Grüezi Mitenand’ entertains regular event to learn about your club. every fi rst Thursday of the months. It is always a fun evening. In April, comedy was the theme at the club with the Comedy For 1st of August celebrations we offer this year a National Festival taking over the Second Floor for their performances. Day Lunch. This will be an opportunity for all our members who I trust some of you had an opportunity to enjoy one of the no longer like to go out at night to enjoy a club event. In the scheduled shows. evening our traditional Lantern Parade will take place. We hope I spent April in Switzerland. When we arrived end of March, you will be able to join us at one of the upcoming events or the landscape was still bare, wintery and kind of monotonous just for a delicious meal at the restaurant. looking but then the weather changed. It became surprisingly Barbara Kündig - President Pacher and Tony Erb had to spend some time in hospital. We wish you all the best for a speedy recovery and we hope to see you again at the Club soon. The last farewell We are sad to inform you that recently we had to say good bye to four long standing members: John Peter Mischler passed away 25 March. Our heartfelt sympathies go to his son and member, John Mischler and family. Welcome to our new members Margarete Fatzer passed away 3 April. Our thoughts and We welcome Jacqui Eddison, David Galloway, Oscar condolences go to our member Köbi Fatzer. Kamber, Erika Mohoric, Nicholas Patton and Isabelle Ruedi Birmele passed away 8 April.Our deepest sympathies Sury. We are looking forward to meeting you at one of our go to our member, Marlyse Birmele and family. forthcoming functions. Honorary Life Member Josef Koch passed away early May. Congratulations Our sympathies go to his family. Our condolences go to our president, Barbara Kündig Happy birthday to the following members who were and family on the passing of her father, Eric Kündig in celebrating their milestone birthdays recently: Switzerland. Frederick Dumar, Henry Huggins, Patricia Doos, Franz Doos, Roger Kirsten could commemorate their 80th, Dear members, please tell the committee or the editor if your Bernie Macho his 85th, while Colin Wilkinson celebrated partner, your friends or fellow members have a reason to his 90th and Alice Fueglistaler her 95th. We congratulate celebrate, are unwell or have left for a better place. you and wish you good health in many years to come! Congratulations to Janette and Paul Eisenegger who have The Swiss Club of Victoria is looking for a keen become grandparents for the fi rst time! Liam Oscar Eisenegger administrator to manage our new venue was born on 30 April.