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The <strong>Swiss</strong> <strong>Club</strong> put R25.000 into <strong>the</strong> House Committee Kitty to make provisions for <strong>the</strong> still outst<strong>and</strong>ing Municipal accounts for electricity, water etc. It was envisioned (<strong>and</strong> still is!) that <strong>the</strong>se costs are carried by <strong>the</strong> catering department. Until this wishful thinking becomes reality, both clubs are called upon to provide <strong>the</strong>se funds. (Some notes to <strong>the</strong> financials <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Joint Committee at <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> this.) Expenses in JONKERSHOEK: on <strong>the</strong> 1 st <strong>of</strong> August, <strong>the</strong> auction <strong>of</strong> Edelweiss air tickets <strong>and</strong> some very special wines brought in a whopping R17.600. The newly formed J’hoek Committee grabbed <strong>the</strong> occasion (<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> money) <strong>and</strong> once started <strong>the</strong>y were unstoppable in <strong>the</strong>ir efforts to upgrade <strong>the</strong> camping <strong>and</strong> braai facilities. The club came to <strong>the</strong> party with <strong>the</strong> balance <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> bill, including <strong>the</strong> considerable amount that had to be spent on tree felling <strong>and</strong> trimming, urgently necessary for security reasons. All in all, <strong>the</strong> club gave about R50.000 to Jonkershoek this year, which is R30.000 more than <strong>the</strong> camping income. Expenses for GENERAL ADMINISTRATION: In <strong>the</strong> past we had some income through special events like Fondue <strong>and</strong> Metzgete nights, film shows, Christmas <strong>and</strong> Easter parties in Jonkershoek. This income, if any, went into catering, while <strong>the</strong> expenses for <strong>the</strong>se events are hiding in “General Expenses”. But as always, <strong>the</strong>re are also good news: The <strong>Swiss</strong> Consulate General <strong>of</strong>fered to sponsor <strong>the</strong> “Over 70s Tea Party” this year. The mo<strong>the</strong>r club hosted <strong>and</strong> paid for this well-loved event for <strong>the</strong> first time in 2011. Proposer: Sylvia Jones Seconder: Daniel Siegenthaler LET’S HAVE A LOOK at <strong>the</strong> finances <strong>of</strong> tomorrow (<strong>and</strong> I include here our colleagues from <strong>the</strong> Austrian side.) At <strong>the</strong> Austrian <strong>AGM</strong> <strong>the</strong> motion was accepted to rotate <strong>the</strong> task <strong>of</strong> Treasurer <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Joint Committee every two years. I hope that we get <strong>the</strong> same acceptance from you, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Swiss</strong>, tonight. All financial documents <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> House Committee will be stored at a central place, easily accessible to <strong>the</strong> treasurer <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Joint Committee <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> treasurers <strong>of</strong> both clubs. An inventory will be done at <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> financial year <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> audit will be ready before our respective <strong>AGM</strong>s <strong>the</strong> following year. Can we agree that this year’s take-over will take place before mid-April? Nobody can expect to build up a fortune when you have just moved into a new house. But with generous donations last year <strong>and</strong> some more up to today, <strong>the</strong> final figures <strong>and</strong> results look very nice indeed. Thanks to you all. Annette Weber Proposer: Emil Rita Seconder: Heinz Furst 5. PRESIDENT’S REPORT ON 2006 CLUB ACTIVITIES The president Michael Hauser presented <strong>the</strong> yearly report. a) <strong>Social</strong> activities <strong>and</strong> Past events: As per previous years, we’ve held all our traditional events. In March <strong>the</strong> <strong>Swiss</strong> participated again at <strong>the</strong> annual Community Chest Carnival under <strong>the</strong> leadership <strong>of</strong> Hedi <strong>and</strong> Ernest Buerki.
Last year <strong>the</strong> Easter Bunny arrived in style in a Lindt-Smart car at Jonkershoek. Unfortunately <strong>the</strong> wea<strong>the</strong>r was appalling, but <strong>the</strong> 20 children <strong>and</strong> parents who were <strong>the</strong>re had a great time. On Sunday 31 July we celebrated our National Day at <strong>the</strong> club, <strong>the</strong> wea<strong>the</strong>r was perfect <strong>and</strong> we had over 400 guests. We erected a bedouine tent in <strong>the</strong> garden, had a large bonfire, c<strong>and</strong>le making <strong>and</strong> our very successful raffle sale. At <strong>the</strong> last minute we received two tickets from Edelweiss Air that we could auction <strong>of</strong>f to <strong>the</strong> highest bidder! The proceeds from <strong>the</strong> auction were given to <strong>the</strong> Jonkershoek Committee to assist with <strong>the</strong>ir improvements. On 1 August we organized a luncheon for <strong>the</strong> members. The members were addressed by our Consul General <strong>and</strong> were able to listen to <strong>the</strong> speech by <strong>the</strong> President <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Swiss</strong> Confederation. Middle <strong>of</strong> September, <strong>the</strong> Jasser’s once again went to <strong>the</strong> Mimosa Lodge for <strong>the</strong>ir annual Jass tournament. Fida <strong>and</strong> Bernhard had a wonderful program which included a cycling tour to a br<strong>and</strong>y farm. The spring brunch organised by Renate Schmocker, was a culinary delight with homemade “Zopf” a variety <strong>of</strong> eats, bubbly whilst listening to <strong>the</strong> tunes <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Huusmusig. During <strong>the</strong> course <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> year <strong>the</strong> Huusmusig played once a month at <strong>the</strong> club. Martin Dannecker returned from Germany <strong>and</strong> joined us as <strong>the</strong> caterer for <strong>the</strong> club with effect 1 December. Hans Herren <strong>and</strong> Roger Huber spent most weekends during <strong>the</strong> winter months through to spring at Jonkershoek, working on improvements which culminated with <strong>the</strong> opening <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> camping season on 12-13 November. A big thank you to Rene Buetzer, Hans <strong>and</strong> Roger! During December we had <strong>the</strong> Samichlaus / Fa<strong>the</strong>r Christmas visiting at Jonkershoek, with all <strong>the</strong> children receiving a gift from Samichlaus. The Baenzejass Jass attracted again 24 players, thank you to Beat Reichmuth for sponsoring <strong>the</strong> lovely Baenze! The year finished <strong>of</strong>f with a Christmas dinner at <strong>the</strong> clubhouse, with great food <strong>and</strong> entertainment <strong>and</strong> a welcome speech by Robert Mueller. b) Reports from Sub-sections Riffle <strong>Club</strong>: We had a good year. Our appeal against <strong>the</strong> refusal to renew our fire-arm licences was upheld <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> new licences were collected <strong>the</strong> day before Christmas Eve! Thank you to <strong>the</strong> committee <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r helpers, without whom our, your, club would not operate. Most members, especially <strong>the</strong> occasional guest shooters, probably have little idea <strong>of</strong> how much work <strong>and</strong> time is <strong>of</strong>fered up by <strong>the</strong> likes <strong>of</strong> Fridolin Lenz, our Treasurer, Statistician <strong>and</strong> “St<strong>and</strong>blatt’ organiser, <strong>and</strong> by Thomas Henke, <strong>the</strong> Material Officer, in organising <strong>and</strong> arranging <strong>the</strong> records <strong>and</strong> equipment, so that we ordinary mortals can enjoy our sport. The necessary documentation regarding <strong>the</strong> change <strong>of</strong> responsible person has again been submitted to SAPS <strong>and</strong> we are still awaiting <strong>the</strong>ir confirmation. The ammunition <strong>and</strong> spare parts orders are in process, we are awaiting approval from <strong>the</strong> Police <strong>and</strong> Import <strong>and</strong> Export Control. We thank Paul <strong>and</strong> Susi Gantenbein for keeping <strong>the</strong> “Fernschiessen” going, <strong>and</strong> Marcel Kilchenmann for liaising with Paul <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> medal designer in Switzerl<strong>and</strong>. Shooting Activities: We held most <strong>of</strong> our shoots during 2011. On two “open days” members used <strong>the</strong>ir private fire-arms in an informal environment. In spite <strong>of</strong> a low turn-out, we will continue holding <strong>the</strong>m, hoping to attract new members who are not yet ready to
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