2011-6 Tacoma Swiss Flyer.pub - Tacoma Swiss Club

CALENDAR OF EVENTS—2011
JUNE
12 SLS Regular Meeting*
16 TSS/SSCT Regular Meeting**
18 Spring Schwingfest
19 SSCT Member’s Shotgun Medal Shoot
23-27 Sangerfest, Vancouver, BC, Canada
JULY
10 SLS Regular Meeting*
21 TSS/SSCT Regular Meeting**
27-31 Swiss Kids Kamp
31 First of August Bundesfeire
AUGUST (*SLS No Regular Meeting)
12 SSCT Golf Tournament
13 Fall Schwingfest & Dance
14 Buebe Schwingfest & Dance
18 TSS/SSCT Regular Meeting**
DATE CHANGE
* Swiss Ladies Society (SLS) Meetings begin at 1:30 p.m. in
the Alpine Haus Hall
**Tacoma Swiss Society (TSS) Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m.
and Swiss Sportsmen’s Club (SSCT) Meetings begin at 7:30
p.m. in the Main Hall
Tacoma Swiss
Community Flyer
This flyer is a free service to members of the
Tacoma Swiss Society (TSS), Swiss Ladies Society
“Helvetia” (SLS), and the Swiss Sportsmen’s Club of
Tacoma (SSCT).
SEPTEMBER
4-6 Musikfest, Ripon, CA
11 SLS Regular Meeting*
15 TSS/SSCT Regular Meeting**
24 SSCT Octoberfest
25 SSCT Sigh-In-Day
OCTOBER
2 SLS Card Party
9 SLS Regular Meeting*
20 TSS/SSCT Regular Meeting**
NOVEMBER (*SLS No Regular Meeting)
6 SLS 103rd Anniversary Luncheon
12 Rippli Dinner/Enzian Concert
17 TSS/SSCT Regular Meeting**
20 SSCT Turkey Shotgun Shoot
SUMMER EDITION
June 1, 2011
DECEMBER
4 SLS Meeting & Christmas Party*
11 Swiss Children’s Christmas Party
18 SSCT Christmas Ham Shotgun Shoot
15 TSS/SSCT Regular Meeting**
�� ATTENTION FELLOW SWISS CLUBS AND NON-MEMBERS: Courtesy snail mails will no longer be mailed after
1 January 2012. You are invited to register on-line at WWW.TACOMASWISSCLUBS.COM and pull down a copy of the Tacoma
Swiss Newsletter. Those Tacoma Swiss Club Members who have not, or cannot, convert to e-mail will continue
to receive snail mail flyers. Any member wishing to stop their snail mail and receive the electronic newsletter
can send an e-mail to SPORTMANSWISS@AOL.COM and be added to the e-mail distribution list.
�� CORRECTION: LADIES SOCIETY MEMBERS-The SLS membership approved to meet in the Alpenhaus Hall on Sundays
rather than the main hall. Come up and join them to see how they are working “All For One, and One For All”!
�� OVERNIGHT INFO (New rates are in effect!): The Swiss Park has 86 full trailer hookups available
during park events with power and water, on a first come first serve basis, at a daily rate of $20.00 for
non-members and $15.00 for members; Non-hookup trailer rates are $15.00 for non-members and
$10.00 for members; Tenters are charged $10.00 for non-members and $5.00 for members.
�� SCHWINGER PRACTICE—EVERY WEDNESDAY: 6:30 p.m. Buebe and 7:00 p.m. Jr./Sr. Contact Willi Boni (253-863-
3307) or Larry Holdener (253-862-6830) for information. All Schwingers MUST have a signed hold harmless release on file
prior to beginning practice. A minimum of TWO practices are required to compete in a Schwingfest. Kids Kamp does not
qualify as a practice.
�� NOTICE: FALL SCHWINGFEST 2011—In order to establish a better admission control, the SSCT Board has decided
that a bracelet, in lieu of tickets, is the best method. Different colors will be issued Saturday and Sunday with
a third color for the Sat/Sun combination. Anyone not wearing a bracelet will be directed to purchase one or leave
the premises. As usual, children 12 years, and under, are free.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS—2011

Tacoma Swiss Community Flyer SUMMER EDITION
June 1, 2011
SPRING SCHWINGFEST: Saturday, June 18, 2011 sponsored
by the SSCT. Admission is $12.00, including Dinner
and Dance. Children 12 and under are free (No refunds).
Gate opens at 9:30 a.m. and Schwinger registration begins at
10:00 a.m., with competition beginning at 11:00 a.m. The
kitchen will open at 12:00 noon and close at 3:30 p.m..
Dinner of bratwurst, mashed potatoes, green beans, green
salad, rolls, etc to be served between 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Dance to begin at 7:30 p.m. to the Faver Family Orchestra.
The Award Ceremony for the Schwingers will begin at 10:00
p.m. The bar will open at 12:00 noon and close at 1:00 a.m.
SSCT MEMBER’S SHOTGUN MEDAL SHOOT: Sunday,
June 19, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. sponsored by the SSCT. You must be
a SSCT, or associated Swiss Club Member, to compete for a medal.
There is no fee to come into the park. This year we will have medals
made in Switzerland. We will also have a new Buddy Shoot in
honor of Martin Holdener. In this shoot you will choose your own
partner. Your partner must be of your immediate family (i.e., Father,
Son, Daughter, 1st Cousin, In-law, etc.).
13th KIDS SWISS KAMP: “KAMP IS FULL!” Wednesday through Sunday,
July 27—31, 2011. For children ages 8 to 14 inclusive. The purpose
of the Kamp is to teach our young people the culture and traditions of
Switzerland and learn about their ethnic heritage. Our Kamp begins
Wednesday night at 6:00 p.m. (Please feed your child dinner on Wednesday,
July 28th). Your child will be staying overnight with us, Thursday,
Friday and Saturday nights. Classes will be held all day Thursday, Friday,
Saturday and Sunday morning. On Sunday at about 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon
we will have a special parade and program to celebrate “SWISS IN-
DEPENDENCE”. Your child will be participating and producing this celebration
and we invite you to bring the whole family out for this wonderful
afternoon. The SLS will have the kitchen open with hamburgers and hotdogs
and other good things to eat. There will be games to play for both
adults and children following the parade and program. PLEASE EN-
COURAGE THE CHILDREN IN THEIR LEARNING AND BRING YOUR
FAMILY FOR AN AFTERNOON FULL OF SWISS ENTERTAINMENT,
FOOD AND FUN. During Kamp your child will be introduced to Swiss
History, theater, Swiss language, music, instruments, wood working,
sports, flag throwing, handiwork, painting, Swiss games, dancing as well as
baking, cooking and eating Swiss foods! Breakfast, lunch and dinner will
be provided Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and breakfast and lunch will
be provided on Sunday. Space for your child will be by reservation only,
please complete the reservation form found on page 4 of this flyer. The
maximum number of children able to participate is 60. The total cost per
child will be $25.00. We will supply all of your child’s entertainment needs!
We will provide an adult for every five children and a trained staff will be
available to assist with medical needs. If you would like to help—please
call the Joe or Louise Hospenthal at 253-896-2593.
Your child will need to bring the following items only:
Absolutely NO hairdryers/curling irons or AIR MATTRESSES!).
�Sleeping bag, pillow and foam or air mattress
�Towel and personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, etc.,
�Underwear and socks for four days, and pajamas
�Jeans and shorts
�Long and short sleeved shirts
�Sweatshirt and jacket
�Tennis shoes, flip-flops or sandals
FIRST OF AUGUST “BUNDESFEIER”:
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Sunday, July 31, 2011, 2:00 p.m., Swiss
Park, Bonney Lake. Sponsored by the
SSCT, SLS, and TSS. Come celebrate the
Swiss Independence with a wonderful afternoon.
The Swiss Kids Kamp will
present a great stage show that will remind you of days
past and there are different relay games on the front
lawn for young and old to enjoy.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2011—SSCT GOLF TOURNA-
MENT: The Tacoma Swiss Golf Tournament will be played
at Sumner Meadows Golf Links. You may choose between
the morning shotgun start at 7:30 a.m. or the afternoon shotgun
start at Noon. The afternoon session is expected to sell
out. Please register early. Your reservation will be confirmed
in the order payment is received. Range balls and a boxed
lunch will be provided at the course. Tournament prizes will
be awarded to 7 flights, with Swiss Bells for 1st place in every
flight. Putting and chipping contest at the course. Dinner is
provided at the awards ceremony at the Swiss Park following
the afternoon session (the bar will open at 4:00 p.m.). Each
golfer will receive a golf shirt. Entry fee is inclusive of mulligans
and all course contests; Morning session $90. Afternoon
session $100. Sponsorships available—Gold sponsor $200,
Hole sponsor $100. See page #4 for the registration and/or
sponsorship application. For more information or questions
contact TACOMASWISSGOLF@Q.COM.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 2011—
FALL SCHWINGFEST & DANCE
sponsored by the SSCT. Gates
open at 9:00 a.m. Individual admission
is $12.00 (includes day and
dance). Children 12 and under are
free. No refunds. Schwinger registration
begins at 10:00 a.m. for
uniors and seniors. Steinstossen (men and women) will
follow the Schwinging. The kitchen will be open from
12:00 Noon until 8:00 p.m. Bar closes at 1:00 a.m. A
Chicken Dinner will be sold Saturday Night 6:00 p.m.—
8:00 p.m. for $8.00 with mashed potatoes and corn onthe-cob.
Dancing begins at 8:30 p.m. with music by The
Swiss Alpiners. Schwinger Crowns and awards will be
presented about 10:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 2011—BUEBE SCHWING-
FEST & DANCE sponsored by the SSCT. Gate opens
at 9:00 a.m., individual admission is $12.00. Children 12
and under are free. No refunds. Enjoy breakfast of
French toast, eggs, ham, juice and coffee for $5.00 per
person, served by the Enzian Swiss Ladies’ Choir
(ESLC) from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit the
ESLC, so please show your support. An outdoor mass
will begin at 11:30 a.m. Following Mass, schwingen will
begin and the kitchen and bar will open. Buebe
Schwinger awards will be presented at the Schwinger
Platz following competition. And plan to dance through
the evening!

Tacoma Swiss Community Flyer SUMMER EDITION
June 1, 2011
ATTENTION: TACOMA SWISS SOCIETY
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. Swiss fathers who
have students interested in attending college, and
could apply for a scholarship in the future, need
to consider joining the Tacoma Swiss Society, as
membership is a prerequisite to submit an application
for a scholarship. Anyone interested in
joining the Tacoma Swiss Society can obtain
more information or an application by contacting
any TSS board member listed at right.
—SANGERFAST—
June 23-27, 2011, Vancouver, BC, Canada. For
information contact Marcus Spitzli at
253-722-4502.
—MUSIKFEST 2011—
September 4-6, 2011 (Labor Day Weekend),
sponsored by The San Joaquin Valley Swiss
Club, Ripon, California. Mark your calendar
today and plan to come down for a fun
weekend. For information contact
President Don Widmer at 209-982-1512.
The 2011—OKTOBERFEST is in limbo at this
time. We are looking for a new chairman.
Kevin Schatz has agreed to provide assistance
to the person(s) stepping up. Contact
Earl Gratzer at 253-875-9679.
OBITUARIES
The TSS and SSCT mourn the loss of
their members Martin Holdener of Enumclaw,
WA and Herman Schoenbachler of
Tukwila, WA.
The SSCT mourn the loss of their member
Ed Zumbuhl of Centralia, WA.
The Swiss Ladies mourn the loss of their
members Marie Sutter of Puyallup, WA
and Elsie Schuler of Bonney Lake, WA.
CLUB OFFICERS
Swiss Ladies Society (SLS):
President: Louise Hospenthal, 253-896-2593
Vice President: Virginia Wyssen, 425-254-8296
Recording Secretary: Gina Owens, 253-961-1124
Financial Secretary: Susan Pearson, 253-845-5132
Treasurer: Dena Holdener, 253-891-3093
Sergeant of Arms: Kathy Hurley, 360-829-0666
Trustee Yr 1: Gerri Wheelock, 360-825-5105
Trustee Yr 2: Laurie Wheeler, 253-447-4584
Tacoma Swiss Society (TSS):
President: John Bohren, 253-922-8566
Vice President: Joe Hospenthal, 253-896-2593
Recording Secretary: Mick Spane, 253-845-3723
Financial Secretary: Tony Rufener, 253-472-9106
Treasurer: Jeff Bohren, 253-845-8924
Trustee Yr 1: Carl Spane, 253-927-2894
Trustee Yr 2: Paul Inderbitzin, 253-732-8807
Trustee Yr 3: Werner Stettler, 253-588-1663
Marshall: Archie Baur, 253-845-9639
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Swiss Sportsmen’s Club of Tacoma (SSCT):
President: Earl Gratzer, 253-875-9679
Vice President: Joe Baur, 253-825-5779
Secretary: Lance Docken, 253-970-2404
Treasurer: Dave Henline, 253-863-0842
Schwinging Officers: Willi Boni, 253-863-3307 and
Larry Holdener, 253-862-6830
Range Officer: Jeff Bohren, 253-845-8924
Wednesday Crew: Carl Spane, 253-927-2894
Trustee Yr 1: Lyle Schaefer, 253-927-7760
Trustee Yr 2: Paul Inderbitzen, 253-732-8807
Trustee Yr 3: Jerry Solar, 253-845-3669
Marshall: John Bohren, 253-922-8566
Mannerchor Chairman: Markus Spitzli, 253-722-4502
Club Historian: Dick Inderbitzin, 253-446-7432
Board Chairman: Lou Ulrich, 253-639-5072
Board Emeritus: Charlie Ochsner, 253-862-8737
“Swiss Parkmeister”:
Curt Simmons, 253-862-1142
TACOMA SWISS MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION:
Tacoma Swiss Society (TSS):
A male bearing a Swiss surname. Life Member (age 16—60
yrs) $200.00, (age 61 & over) $350.00.
Swiss Sportsmen’s Club (SSCT):
A male either of Swiss decent or married to a Swiss Miss. Life
Member: (age 18 yrs & older) $300.00, Junior Member (age
6—17 yrs) $100.00, and $200.00 due at age 18.
Swiss Ladies’ Society, Helvetia (SLS):
A female of Swiss decent or the wife of a Swiss male. Life
Member: (age 12 & over) $100.00.

Swiss Societies of Tacoma
Summer Flyer 2011
9205—198th Avenue E
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
GOLF TOURNAMENT AND/OR SPONSORSHIP REGISTRATION
EVENT DATE: AUGUST 12, 2011
Team/Sponsor Name _________________________________________ Contact Phone #: _____________________
____ Morning Session 7:30 am Shotgun Start ($90 each) ____ Afternoon Session Noon Shotgun Start ($100 each)
GOLFER INFORMATION
NAME AGE MEN’S SHIRT
SIZE
E-MAIL ADDRESS FEE
1) $90 am
$100 pm
2) $90 am
$100 pm
3) $90 am
$100 pm
4) $90 am
$100 pm
Foursome Total (Morning Session) $360
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION: (Afternoon Session) $400
Name for sponsor sign: ______________________________________________ $ ___________
(Select level of sponsorship desired: Hole Sponsor $100, Gold Sponsor $200, Hole-in-One Sponsor $500)
*TEE TIMES RESERVED IN THE ORDER THAT PAYMENT IS RECEIVED!
Please make checks payable to SSCT. Send your Golf or Sponsorship registration with payment to:
SSCT-Golf Tournament, C/O Mike McCrabb, 21317 Snag Island Drive, Lake Tapps, WA 98391.