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com Fall Edition September, 2023

TACOMA SWISS COMMUNITY FLYER

September November
5 SSCT Board Meeting 5 SLS 115th Anniversary Luncheon
10 SLS Regular Meeting Make and Take
21 SST/SSCT Regular Meeting 7 SSCT Board Meeting
30 SSCT Oktoberfest 16 SST/SSCT Regular Meeting
19 SSCT Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot
19 SST Rippli Dinner & Concert
October
1 SSCT Sight-in Day
3 SSCT Board Meeting December
8 SLS Bunco Madness, Make & Take 5 SSCT Board Meeting
19 SST/SSCT Regular Meeting 10 SLS Regular Meeting, Make & Take
17 SSCT Christmas Ham Shoot
21 SST/SSCT Regular Meeting
Unless otherwise noted: 31 SSCT New Years Eve Dinner
SLS Meetings begin at 1:30 p.m. & Dance
SST Meetings begin at 6:00 p.m., followed by the
SSCT at 6:30 p.m.

A special Thank You to Willi Boni,

Jr. for 30 years of outstanding
representation of our club up and
down the Pacific Coast as well as
in Switzerland. We wish we could
see more. But we appreciate you
passing our traditions on to the
next generation of Little Boni's.
Greetings all.
I want to start out by acknowledging that we all can be proud
of this years 2023 Fall Schwingfest. What an incredible event.
We came together as members and friends to host a very
memorable time together. It was truly one for the books. With
over 1200 people there on Saturday, our parking busting at
the seams and the RV parking full was great. It takes an army
of volunteers to carry this out. I personally want to thank each
and every one of you. I know what a commitment it takes for
members to step up and help.

This years program book was one of the best it’s ever been. Thank you to all the advertisers and
the members who were a part of that. Many thanks to those who sponsored different things
throughout the weekend. It was exciting to see families get involved. I think it’s something we can
really build on.
With the weather as nice as it was, what a beautiful couple days to watch some great, on the
edge of your seat Schwinging. Very proud of all who participated. Also the golfing was really fun
as always.
What a site to see, all the young people who filled the dance floor each night. With the amazing
music from the Kapelle Blaser Faver Band, who could not move their feet?
So moving forward, coming events are Octoberfest and New Years Eve parties. Sure to be very
fun events. A lot of hard work is being done so buy some tickets and support your club.
See you at the Park.
Prost,
Gary Inglin
SSCT President

The SLS mourn the loss of their member;

Shirley Ann Mattson Kaelin of Buckley, WA, 08/28/1928-09/11/2023

The SSCT and SST mourn the loss of their members;

Donald Boyle of Edgewood, WA, 07/23/1930-08/16/2023

Tom Muller of PeEll, WA, 01/08/1952-09/03/2023

Thank You’s – We need to give a huge “Thank You” to all that volunteered at this year’s 95th
Schwingfest to make it a great time for everyone that attended. From the prep of the
Wednesday crew, the entire board, Bar staff, kitchen crew, gate folks, souvenir booth, and
everyone else that helped in any way again, Thank you!

Sponsorship –We also want to give a huge “THANK YOU” to all of our Sponsors this year! We
had our best year with sponsorship and without their support it would be impossible to make
this the weekend as great as it is. Thank you to all Golf Sponsors! All Ad sponsors in the
program book! Also to our Schwinging sponsors - Ben & Marie Holdener Family, Otto Portman
Family, John & Esabelle Kaelin family and the Frances Schilter family. Our Sunday BBQ
sponsors Kevin Schatz, Corey & Andi Schatz Family and Willie and Dawna Schatz Family.
Again, THANK YOU to all our sponsors!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 - OKTOBERFEST sponsored by the SSCT.

Join us for fun for the entire family. Doors and the bar open at 4:30 PM. A
Bavarian Dinner from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. with bratwurst, knackwurst, schiblig,
German potato salad, Älplermagronen and more. Swiss Bavarian music by
Kapella Blaser. There will be beer steins included with your tickets. Bavarian
beer sampling, Masskrugstein Competition (stein hoisting competition), best
costume and other door prizes. This is a fun family event you will not want to
miss. Tickets are $25 and are available from Willie Schatz (206-604-9299) or
Kevin Schatz (253-973-6063).

SUNDAY, October 1, 20203—HUNTING SIGHT-IN DAY sponsored by the SSCT.

The park will be open at 10:00 AM for sight-in and a free shoot to follow. Please bring your
own ammo.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2023—BUNCO MADNESS, MAKE & TAKE sponsored by the SLS.
There is no cost, except a nominal fee ($5.00) to play BUNCO. There
are usually a few who play JASS. This is a potluck event and coffee
will be served, so come down and enjoy some fun entertainment.
We will start at 1:30 PM.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2023 - SLS 115TH ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON and MAKE-AND-TAKE

Bring a guest and enjoy a wonderful catered lunch. Lunch is
free for SLS and SST members and $15.00 for all other
guests. Doors will open at Noon for a no-host social, followed
by a buffet lunch at 1:00 PM. We will also be entertained
after lunch by the Enzian Swiss Ladies Choir. Reservations are
required, please contact Barb Vesey by October 31, 2023, by
phone call or text 253-678-4826.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2023—THANKSGIVING SHOTGUN SHOOT sponsored by the SSCT.

Sign up begins at 9:20 AM for SSCT Members, non-members 9:40 AM.

Shooting will begin at 10:00 AM.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2023 - RIPPLI DINNER

The SST is back with the Rippli Dinner. We are trying something new this year.
Not all the details have been worked out, but the bases have been laid out.
It will be a Sunday afternoon, not a Saturday night. Tickets will be $30.00 per person. We
will gather at 1:00 PM for a social hour at the Swiss Park. Around 2:00 PM, we will hear from
all our 8 neighboring Clubs, meet new and old faces and hear from them directly what they are
planning in 2024 and beyond.
During or after this section, we try to have a bit of fun to raise funds for our Scholarship
Program.
After a few drinks and laughter we will enjoy a Rippli Dinner with all the trimmings.
We will send out an email blast in the weeks to come with ticket pricing, mark your calendars
and RSVP for tickets to mrswissli@comcast.net or 253 722-4502.
Stay tuned!
Thanks for your continuous support.
President Markus Spitzli

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2023—SLS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY, MAKE & TAKE AND MEETING
sponsored by the SLS. Following
the regular meeting, gifts will be handed out. Gifts are of a nominal cost ($5.00, minimum)
and PLEASE ensure your name is on the gift you bring as we draw names. Also, please if you
bring a child to the meeting ensure that you also bring a gift for that child so they won’t feel
left out.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2023—CHRISTMAS SHOTGUN SHOOT sponsored by the SSCT.

Sign up will begin at 9:20 AM for SSCT Members, non-members sign up at 9:40 AM. Shooting
will begin at 10:00 AM.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2023—NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION sponsored by the SSCT.
Ring in the New Year with us. Doors open at 5:30 PM. Enjoy a catered dinner of chicken or
stuffed pork chops from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Dance to live music from the band Rock Tide.
During band intermissions traditional Swiss music will be played. Also included with your
tickets champagne toast and party favors. Tickets are $50.00 per person, available from
Scott Scheibal (253-431-0864) and Kevin Schatz (253-973-6063). They also have
information about volunteers needed for this event.
2023
 Kids Swiss Kamp donations can now be sent to ....
KIDS SWISS KAMP
C/O Rosemarie Smith
14501 Military Road East
Puyallup, WA 98374
253-377-4230

2023 Kids
Swiss Kamp
fun!
 TACOMA SWISS ASSOCIATION OFFICERS

Swiss Ladies Society, Helvetia (SLS) Swiss Sportsmen's Club of Tacoma (SSCT)
President: Barbara Vesey 253-678-4826 President: Gary Inglin 253-318-8329
Vice President: Diane Schlumpf 253-376-0524 Vice President: Kevin Schatz 253-973-6063
Recording Secretary: Rita Arnold 253-606-2346 Secretary: Greg Vesey 253-678-4924
Financial Secretary: Susan Pearson 253-254-8810 Treasurer: Joe Imhof, Jr. 253-324-0696
Treasurer: Suzie Johnson 253-332-3438 Board Chairman: Willie Schatz 206-604-9299
Sergeant of Arms: Brooklyn Wheeler 253-447-4584 Board Emeritus: Charles Ochsner 253-862-8737
Trustee Year 1: Judy Meinert 253-939-1234 Trustee Year 1: Earl Gratzer 253-922-4640
Trustee Year 2: Laurie Wheeler 253-447-4584 Trustee Year 2: Werner Schilter 360-866-0997
Sunshine Committee Contacts: Trustee Year 3: Joe S. Deck 360-507-7379
Annelies Caprez 253-564-3086 Marshall: Martin Inglin 253-531-5640
Pat Jasmer 253-227-7370 Schwingen Officers: Joe Baur 360-825-5779
Martina Cummins 253-507-2509 Bob Holdener 253-359-1972
Range Officer: Scott Scheibal 253-431-0864
Asst Range Officer: Rick Kuss 253-862-7954
Enzian Swiss Ladies Choir (ESLC) Barmeister: Brian Holdener 253-891-3093
President: Carol Cavett 253-863-9796 Wednesday Crewmeister:
Vice President: Margo Reichlin 425-865-9228 Tony Reichmuth 253-952-7826
Secretary: Lisa Pozzi 253-639-3208 Mannechor Chairman: Greg Vesey 253-678-4924
Treasurer: Virginia Wyssen 425-269-9822 Swiss Parkmeister: Steve Anderson 253-862-1142
Music Librarian: Heidi Spitzli 253-722-4501

Swiss Society of Tacoma (SST) Kids Swiss Kamp Chairperson:

President: Markus Spitzli 253-722-4502 Jennifer Porter 253-569-5316
Vice President: Max Hospenthal 253-862-4783
Recording Secretary: Joe Imhof, Jr. 253-324-0696 Flyer Editor: Arnella Brown 253-363-1538
Financial Secretary: Ed Bisig 253-307-4024 swissparkflyer@gmail.com
Treasurer: Jeff Bohren 253-845-8924
Trustee Year 1: Martin Inglin 253-531-5640
Trustee Year 2: Werner Schilter 360-866-0997 TACOMA SWISS WEBSITE:
Trustee Year 3: Earl Gratzer 253-922-4640 http://www.tacomaswiss.com
Marshall: Tony Reichmuth 253-952-7826
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TACOMA SWISS CLUB MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Swiss Ladies Society, Helvetia (SLS): A benevolent Society for women or girls, aged 12 or older, of Swiss
descent or married to a Swiss male. Life Membership $100.00.

Enzian Swiss Ladies Choir (ESLC): Any woman interested in Swiss song is eligible to join. Contact any Enzian
board member listed above for information on practice dates, times and membership responsibilities.

Swiss Society of Tacoma (SST): A benevolent Society for males having a Father or Mother of Swiss parentage
having attained the age of sixteen (16) years are invited to join. Life membership: @200.00, after age 80
$350.00

Swiss Sportsmen’s Club of Tacoma (SSCT): A sporting venue for Schwingen, Shooting, and other various
sporting events for men of Swiss descent or married to a Swiss Miss. Life Membership $300.00. Junior members
$150.00, with balance of $150.00 due upon the age of 18.

Mannerchor Choir: Any man interested in Swiss song is eligible to join. Contact Greg Vesey listed above for
information on practice dates, times and membership responsibilities.