swiss club newsletter june/ july
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N E W S L E T T E RSWISS SOCIAL & SPORTS CLUB
ANNIVERSARY
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PICTURE OF GRIMSELPASS, A PHOTO FROM THE BOOK: WEIT WANDERN MIT GENUSS - AT VERLAG
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With so much happening during February and March, followed by the Easter holidays, we decided to plan our annual sausage braai in Jonkershoek for a little later this year, namely the 24th April. Naturally, we were rather worried about the weather and breathed a sigh of relief when the day dawned warm and sunny. As usual, Therese had organised everything to perfection and there were plenty of Cervelats and Bratwürste (generously donated by Beat and Martha Reichmuth - thank you so much!), salads and desserts for all the ladies, several husbands (who kindly saw to the braaing once again) as
well as for the musicians. Yes, we were treated to quite a concert by our compatriots with singing and yodelling not only in Swiss, but also in German and Afrikaans. They even played and sang “Happy Birthday…” to myself, whose round birthday it was that day, and Susi Gurtner, who was also going to have a round birthday two days later. Thank you guys, we much appreciate your contribution! All in all, a wonderful day’s outing, thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.Agathe Trengrove-Vatter
FRAUENTREFFEN
UPCOMING EVENTS 2nd June 90th Anniversary - Function at Club (Booking essential) 19th June Pensioners Luncheon (Booking essential) 17th July Pensioners Luncheon (dto) 1st August Swiss NATIONAL -DAY - Luncheon (Booking essential) 3rd August “Fescht-Huette” (National-Day - Party at Club - no booking required)
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Süd Tessin
Die GeltenbachfälleDer Bachsee und das
Finsteraarhorn
Idyll und Lauenen
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PRESI REPORT
task, which was tackled by Roger,Hans & Renewith the most astonishing results, which more and more visitors seem to have noticed by now !!
The Tamboerskloof Swiss Tennis Club is a further example of not giving up, when ‘the chips are down’ !! After having been ‘shown the door’ at their long-standing courts at the old club-area, Juergen Aiff and his team, together with the commendable support from the City of Cape Town, have found a new home in Tamboerskloof, which is certainly worth a visit !!
To get back to the ‘Mile-Stone’; 90 years of existence, whether for an individual or a club, calls for a Big Celebration.This will be held in form of an early Luncheon on Sunday, 2nd June 2013 at our Club-House from 11.00hrs onwards, starting with a glass of ‘bubbly’ and some snacks, followed by a sit-down-affair; (By now this will have been com-municated to you via News-Flash and/or personal Invites).During this occasion, you will also meet with our new caterer, Daniel Obrist, who, by then, will have taken over the responsibilities of running the Swiss & Austrian Social Club, mainly on the catering-side. (A resume of Daniel’s career can be found elsewhere in this news-letter.)At that point, I would like to thank my wife , Moira, for stepping in for the past 2 ½ months as the interim-caterer, following Martin’s departure back to Germany.
DEAR CLUB-MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF THE SWISS SOCIAL & SPORTS CLUB.
Our recently staged Mothers-Day – Luncheon was a most pleasing event, attended by some 86 guests, who were treated to a lovely spread of soups, roasts and stews, not to forget an array of des-serts. Thanks again to all our guests and staff, who made this day such a special occasion.
Staying with special events;...........Please take note of our programme for the 1st August National-Day Celebra-tions;A formal Luncheon will be held on ‘The Day’ to which bookings are essential;
On the following Saturday,3/8, we will again celebrate in ‘ Fescht-Huette’ – Style from 14.00hrs onwards; (for both events please refer to the separate information sent to you.)Finally, and eventually, a hearty ‘wel-come’ to our new ‘kids-on-the-block’ , Nadine and Nicole, who have taken over the Membership- & Treasurer – Portfo-lios from Andre and Annette resp.;
We want to wish them their best of luck and support in their new function.Talking of Membership,............ did you pay yours ???
In closing, our best wishes go to our Ex-Vice President, Stefan Ruesi, for a steady recovery –We’ve got lot’s of plans for you, my boy !!
Kind regardsStefan – Your Presi
As we are approaching another ‘mile-stone’ in our club’s distinguished his-tory, I would like to dwell a moment on the past achievements, which must be recognized even more, when consid-ering the relatively small community of the Swiss in the Cape; much larger representations of ‘expats’ have not been able to maintain the momentum of the past years , yet the Swiss have continued to go forward and to reach for higher grounds.
When I speak of achievements, I don’t only refer to the material ‘things’, which the club was able to create; I rather speak of the ability to have maintained a togetherness over so many years amongst a large number of members, who are still going strong, albeit at a ‘slower pace’ !!I see them as an example for our youth, which we are so sorely missing at the club, considering the fact that the ma-jority of our members has passed the age of 65 !!Therefore, it is my committee’s main-objective to create a stimulus, which will interest our younger generation to fol-low their forefathers in many aspects.
The more visible achievements revolve around the continuing development of our joint Club-House in Green Point, which offers a most attractive out-side area and a soon to be completed “Alpenstuebli”, which can be used for Card-Playing, Private functions or just an ‘overflow’ during larger events. (subject to availability) The up-grade of Jonkershoek has been a monumental
“ A Big Thank You ”
- to Pascal Kilchenmann for sponsoring the necessary ceiling-alterations at our club-house, to accommodate the newly installed ‘heating/cooling-system’- to Sepp Grueter, for providing the Electricity - Supply for same
- to Roger Huber & CH Woodwork for all they have done, in order to make our ‘Alpenstuebli’ more ‘gemuetlich’- to Ruth Frey, for the making - up of the new Table-Cloths for same
goes to the following members:
Your contribution towards our Club is truly appreciated.Your Committee
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SWISS RIFLE CLUB CAPE TOWNSHOOTING DATES AT KLAWER RANGE, RED HILL ABOVE SIMONSTOWN FOR 2013, AND OTHER IMPORTANT DATES
PIGGY SHOOT - 20 APRIL
DATE / Alt. DAY PROGRAMME TIME
May 18 (Sat) (Jun 01 – Sat) Annual Programme. 12
May 25 (Sat) (July 06 – Sat) Swiss / Navy shoot organised by Navy. 10
Jun 15 (Sat) Open Day (Handgun, Shotgun, Black Powder) 11 (Pistol Range)
July 27 (Sat) (July 28 – Sun) Annual Programme & Day Programme (Atlantis). 09 (Klawer Range)
Aug 17 (Sat) (Aug 21 - Sat) Annual Programme & Day Programme. 12
Sep 08 (Sun) (Sep 15 – Sun) Day Programme only. 12
Oct 05 (Sat) Open Day Rifle - Large & Small (.22) 09 (WCSU Range – Atlantis)
Oct 19 (Sat) Swiss/ Navy shoot organised by Swiss. 10
Nov 02 (Sat) (Nov 23 - Sat) Finalise Annual Programme. 12
Nov 29 (Fri) End of Year Dinner. 19:00 for 19:30
Nov 30 (Sat) Year end Shoot (Atlantis). [Subject to confirmation] 09
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JONKERSHOEKDATE NAME TEL. NO. CELL NO.JUNE2 Daniel Siegenthaler 021 551 4173 082 826 17099 Roger Huber 021 552 4067 083 548 326016 Ernest Bürki 021 557 1244 083 369 385923 Hans Herren 021 558 9041 074 768 546830 René Bützer 021 557 6628 082 224 4191JULY7 Marius Eppenberger 021-975 7721 073 333 431314 Nik Eppenberger 021-557-3034 084 557 303421 Nicole Gasser 021-461 5481 082 660 970928 Hans Weber 021-461 2087AUGUST4 Stefan Pflocksch 021-715 2703 082 920 935111 Hans Herren 021-558 9041 074 760 546818 Roger Huber 021-552 4067 083 548 326025 René Bützer 021 557 6628 082 224 4191
DUTY LIST / JUNE-AUGUST 2013 / S 33º57’33.96” E18º54’54.28” A Quick Word
Once again work at Jonkershoek is in Progress, Maintenance and Renovations!! Please phone Roger when you have free time on Saturdays to come out and assist with the work! We appreciate your support. Thanking you in advance. The Jonkershoek Committee
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SABINE - OUR NEW SWISS CONSULATE
After 4 years at the Swiss Embassy in Washington DC , I have just arrived here in Cape Town to take up my new assignment as Consul with my husband Nick. I am replacing Mrs. Marianne Jenni who returned to Switzerland to take up a new position in Bern. Our two children, Thomas (19) and Oliver (17) are studying in the United Kingdom but will visit us regularly.I am originally from Estavayer-Le-Lac / FR and my husband is British. Before Washington DC, I was posted in Bern, Cyprus, Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, France, Australia and Liberia.After a long Washington winter, we were welcomed to this beautiful city with some magnificent weather, and we both continually marvel at the glorious views everywhere we look. The friendliness of the Capetonians we have already met confirms just what a special place this is.I am looking forward to meeting you personally and truly hope of a fruitful collaboration.
MESSAGE FROM THE CONSULATE GENERAL TO OUR SOUTH AFRICAN FRIENDS I would like to inform you of a new visa procedure for South Africans travelling to Switzerland from June 2013. On 11 October 2011 the Schengen member states introduced the Visa Information System VIS. The representations of the Schengen member states will be gradually connected to the system region by region. The VIS will also be used to store the biometric data of visa applicants. As of June 6, 2013 the Consulate General of Switzerland in Cape Town will capture the biometric data (10 fingerprints and the facial image) of all visa applicants from the age of 12 years. The other visa requirements remain the same. This means that all visa clients have to apply in person. In order to facilitate the procedure, the Consulate General will introduce an appointment system from June 6, 2013. For further visa information, please visit our website: www.eda.admin.ch/capetown or contact us directly at 021 400 75 00 extension 4 from Monday to Thursday 14h00-16h00
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CATERING
Born 1967 in Switzerland I emigrated to South Africa in 1979 with my parents where I finished my schooling up to and including matric .After two years National service proceeded to study at the Witwatersrand Hotel School for a national higher diploma in Hotel Management through the Sun International hotel group.Thereafter I joined the ranks of different hotel groups in positions climbing from Assistant Food and Beverage Manager to General Manager.In early 2000 I took over the reigns of a film catering company (Status Catering) which catered for Commercials as well as Local and International Feature films which included catering from 20 to 1500 people on location.Always wanting to open up my own business I decided to get started by getting my own “Swiss Wurstbude” built. This meant travelling to Concerts and Festivals in South Africa which I did for 3years.With the cash earned I opened up the “Swiss Deli and Bistro” in St Helena Bay, specialising in Swiss-German cuisine, of which I am Owner/Chef for the past 3 years.Having established The Swiss Bistro successfully, a need for growth as well as for personal reasons I am now looking to relocate to Cape Town. I believe taking over the Swiss-Austrian Club Restaurant would be the perfect opportunity for both parties to grow the Club and the “Swiss-Austrian “ Heritage and making the Restaurant a culinary Landmark in Cape Town.
Regards Daniel Obrist
DANIEL OBRIST MY BACKGROUND
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SWISS SOCIAL
& SPORTS CLUB
CAPE TOWN
since 1985
N E W S L E T T E R D E S I G N E D B Y S A M U E L R E I C H M U T H - S A M U E L . R E I C H M U T H @ G M A I L . C O M
CONTACT DETAILSPRESIDENT - Stefan [email protected]: 021 715 2703 - Cell: 082 920 9351
VICE PRESIDENT - Nicky Rodrigues [email protected] Tel: 021 658 7276 - Cell: 072 218 57 59
TREASURER - Nicole [email protected]: 021 461 5481 - Cell: 082 6609709
REPRESENTATIVE - Marcie [email protected] the Swiss living in South Africa
SECRETARY - Patricia [email protected]: 021 5524067 Cell: 083 548 25 30
MEMBERSHIP - Nadine Lindinger [email protected] Cell: 0762161266
ADVERTISING - André Hä[email protected]: 021 551 4898 - Cell: 076 933 0304Fax: 086 532 80 02
PUBLIC RELATIONS - Michael [email protected]: 021 423 9146 - Cell: 082 888 09 70
CATERING - Contact the Club CYCLE CLUB - Hans [email protected]: 021 551 8267 - Cell: 074 760 54 68
EDITOR - Samuel [email protected] EVENTS - Contact the Club
FRAUENTREFFEN - Theresa [email protected]: 082 775 58 49
HUUSMUSIK - Ernst [email protected]: 021 531 5779 - Cell: 083508 79 06
JONKERSHOEK - René Bü[email protected]: 021 557 6628 - Cell: 082 224 4191
RIFLE CLUB - Dierk Lü[email protected]: 021 715 6104 - Cell: 083 441 4626
TENNIS CLUB - Jürgen [email protected]: 082 556 1615
WEBSITE - Samuel [email protected]
Club House: 021 - 434 8405
MEMBERSHIP
Bank DetailsSwiss Social & Sports ClubStandard Bank, Seapoint
We welcome the following new members:Sabine & Nick Jenkins, Cape Town (new Consul)Eddie & Aafke Zürcher, Lakeside, Cape TownMonika Schmidt, Buchs/ZHNadine Raeber, MontaguBernhard Schreiber, Sea PointDave & Inge Jillings, Camps BayNadine & Pierre Lindinger , PlumsteadPierre & Lindsay Evard, Devils Peak Folgende senior members haben im Juni/Juli Geburtstag: Paul Wunder, 23.06 - 91Fergus Kenny, 28.06 - 81Deierdre Van Tonder, 29.06 - 84Sylvia Jones, 02.07 - 89Walter Graf, 15.07 - 95Jean Piaget, 28.07 - 84
Annual membership fee: Single R250; Family R350; Pensioners R200.
DIEKINDERBÜCHERBIBLIOTHEK
THE CONSULATE GENERAL HAS DONATED A SELECTION OF GERMAN AND A FEW FRENCH CHILDREN’S BOOKS.THERE IS A GREAT VARIETY OF GOOD BOOKS WHICH CAN BE READ AT THE CLUB OR BORROWED. WE HAVE A REGISTER AND YOU MAY TAKE THE BOOKS HOME, THEN PLEASE RETURN WITHIN TWO WEEKS. A BIG THANK YOU TO THE CONSULATE!
Account No: 07104 3144Branch code: 024 109Donation welcomed
AddressGreen Point Commons, off Bill Peters Drive, Cape Town