In Memory of Jean Kipfer

Dear fellow members It is with great sadness to inform you of the passing of our active member Jean Kipfer. He died in Fort Myers on September 17 2023 at the age of 69. On behalf of the entire membership, I asked Jean-Daniel Kipfer, one of his sons, to accept our...

1. August 2023 Speech

This is to let you know that the August 1st greetings of President Alain Berset for the Swiss abroad is now available in English, German, French, and Italian right here. Here is the video as well as the speech in text format and the national anthem. Wishing you all...

Passing of Roger L. Bahnik

It is with great sadness to inform you of the passing of our active member Roger L. Bahnik. He passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 in his home in Oyster Bay, NY surrounded by his wife and children. His obituary is attached hereto. Roger and his wife...

New Year’s Brunch 2023

New Year’s Brunch 2023  – Out with the old, in with the new, cheers to the future and to all of you Reminisce about the past but look ahead to all the wonderful things the new year will bring. With that in mind, 64 of our nicely dressed members met for the...

Swiss National Day – Big Success

A tropical Swiss National Holiday Celebration at the Commons Beach Club in Bonita Springs, Florida Over 60 attendees gathered on Sunday, 31. July 2022 under a blue sky with tropical temperatures in Bonita Springs to celebrate the 731st Birthday of Switzerland.  The...

1. August Speech by President Ignazio Cassis

Vidoe speech available for viewing and download here Fellow Swiss citizens living around the world, Many parts of the world are currently experiencing far greater turmoil than we are here in Switzerland. Wherever you are, I hope that you are well and that you can...