Juli 01, 2010
Dear Swiss Club Members:
Alphorn, yodel, folklore dances, fahnen und taler schwingen, ländler music, speeches, songs, children's games, pool, bratwurst, lampions and bonfire......it's all ready again for the Swiss National Day Saturday, July 31, 2010 (yes, we checked the date, it's the Saturday before the first of August) starting 3pm at the Embassy, and if it sounds all too familiar, it is supposed be so, because it is a tradition that we cherish and hold dear and look forward to every year. A special treat will be the speech and toast by the Ambassador himself, Urs Ziswiler. And don't forget the address by the Bundespräsidentin, and the raffle, and the tombola, and the meeting with the compatriots from your favored canton, and the Swiss wine and souvenirs and the beautiful trachten and the colorful t-shirts and everything else that reminds you of Switzerland and is worth celebrating. Thanks in advance to the many volunteers that make this event possible, to the generous sponsors, and also for the consistent and encouraging support by the embassy.
Click here to register, then send the form to Eric, the earlier the better, the more the merrier. I can't wait and I am looking forward to seeing you at this wonderful occasion.
Christian Haudenschild
Swiss Club of Washington DC
Your opinion counts, email me at christian.haudenschild@swissclubdc.org.
Activities of other Swiss Organizations in the Area
Looking for SWISS nationals (men, women, children (age 10 and up) who
would like to Participate in target shooting or would like to learn shooting. We shoot high-powered rifles (K31 club rifles or your own) during the summer time, small bore (.22 caliber) and handguns during winter. A beginner's course is in the planning as well.
For detailed information about the Swiss Rifles Club and their activities, please contact Walter Braendli at Tel. 302-995-1035
or e-mail: walter.brandli@comcast.net
The Swiss Folklore Group of Washington D.C.
In order to keep our Swiss Folklore Group alive we are in desperate need of new members. If you are interested in learning traditional Swiss Folklore, please call.
Please feel free to join us at our next scheduled rehearsals at the Embassy of Switzerland.
For detailed information about the Swiss Folklore Group and their activities, please contact Erwin Buerliman at Tel. 703-548-6349 or e-mail: ESPNA@earthlink.net
Swiss Benevolent Society Announces
2010 Scholarship
The Swiss Benevolent Society of Washington D.C. 2010 Scholarship Program has commenced. Awards may be made in an amount of up to $2000 each. Assistance to qualified applicants will be given to obtain a post high school education in any field of endeavor, for any formal educational instruction, including vocational school, at any domestic or foreign institution. Applicants must be Swiss Nationals, or be of proven Swiss descent, with a least one grandparent of Swiss nationality. Applicants must be legal residents of the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area or the Swiss settlement of Helvetia, West Virginia for at least one year prior to the start of classes. Proof of residency is required. High emphasis will be placed on financial need of scholastically qualified individuals.
Applications may be obtained by sending request to the Swiss Benevolent Society, Regula Bolliger Guess, 11505 Hornfair Court, Potomac, MD 20854, or to rguess2000@yahoo.com. Completed applications, with all supporting material, must be submitted by August 1, 2010.
The Swiss Benevolent Society was founded in 1865 as a charitable organization to help Swiss or descendents of Swiss living in the Washington, DC area who are in need of assistance. In addition to annually awarding scholarships, help is extended to Swiss who are ill or need assistance. If you know of someone who is in need of help, we ask that you contact Society at the address below or call Campbell Graeub at 301-652-2007.
The Society is no longer a membership organization that collects annual dues. It depends, therefore, entirely on donations and the income from its nominal reserve fund. Your financial support is respectfully requested. Contributions are tax deductible. If you would like to make a contribution to the Society’s Charitable and Scholarship Programs, please complete the contribution form below. The Society wishes to express sincere appreciation to local Swiss for their past support; a special thank you to those members of the local Swiss community who make annual contributions. Without your support, the Society’s work would not be possible.
To make a donation, please download the following document, fill it out and send it back by mail. Thank you.
AJAS Association: Education of young Swiss
abroad in Switzerland
Offer...
You are a Swiss abroad under the age of 25 and would like to return to Switzerland for your first education, a vocational or university training ? AJAS offers information and documentation on study courses, education possibilities and public offices as well as on the Swiss education system in general:
- Universities, Universities of applied sciences, vocational training, practical courses, language stays, integration coureses
- Housing possibilities, career guidance offices, student grants and additional scholarships
AJAS can also run the dossier of student grant for young Swiss abroad in their home canton if requested.
Attention...
Before you make a decision, please think of the following important points:
- Language: Very good knowledge of at least one of the national languages is a prerequisite.
- Educational background: Most educational institutions require specific backgrounds for the admission. Foreign certificates are not always recognised as such.
- Expenses and financing: No education is completely free of charge! Besides the expenses for the actual education, there is also the cost of living to be considered. The questions of funding must be clarified before beginning the education.
- Housing: Cheap accommodation possibilities are rare. It is therefore worthwhile to start looking early.
What is AJAS?
AJAS was founded in 1962 by the Foundation for young Swiss Abroad, the Organisation of Swiss Abroad and the pro juventute Foundation. The office is located in the Organisation of Swiss abroad's building. This non-profit association is mainly financed by subsidies of the Federal Office for Culture as well as by private donations.
For more information write to:
Verein AJAS, Alpenstr. 26, CH-3000 Bern 16
ajas@aso.ch
+41 31 351 61 40
Fax +41 31 351 61 50
or visit http://www.aso.ch