Lewis-Pacific Swiss Society

The Lewis-Pacific Swiss Society is a non-profit organization with the purpose of providing education and entertainment for its members, based on the Swiss customs and ways; and to develop leadership in its membership and contribute to the progress and welfare of the community.

LPSS Main Hall Roof Replacement - Financial Help Needed

At the Annual Meeting in January 2016 we began discussing the need to replace the roof on the main hall. The metal roof was installed over the original composition shingles and has been leaking for years despite several attempt at repair. Therefore, the old metal and composition shingles need to be removed, replace any damaged sheeting, and then install a new vapor barrier and roof.

Preliminary estimates to replace the roof ranged from $33,500 for composition shingles, $49,800 for metal (attached with screws) and $70,550 for Standing Seam metal.

For the last year we have been gathering donations while at the same time working with roofing contractors to achieve a more competitive cost for the project. With the generous donations already received from our membership, and some additional support you may be able to give this spring and summer we think we can reach our goal and get the Main Hall re-roofed this August. Please consider donating to the Maintenance and Improvement Fund to help reach this goal.

Donations can be sent to Patti Gwerder at:
331 Elk Prairie Rd., Raymond, WA 98577

For those that have already donated and for those who are still going to donate thank you very much for your support of the future of our facility and our club!

The LPSS Board of Directors

2017 Texas Hold'em Results

1st - Brian Wilkeson (played)
And Ryan Fluke (paid)
2nd- Joe Kaech
3rd- Jordan Wilkeson
4th- Bill Bush
5th - Keith Tolliver
6th - Tom Walker
7th- Roy Kanick
8th - Steve Fluke
High Hand - Tami Raschke Fluke

Spring Work Party - Thank you!

LPSSWe had a good turnout and got a lot accomplished. Trimmed trees, Washed windows, fixed all the outside lights, finished the Wrestle Shed, and filled some pot holes.We received generous donations of equipment and fuel as well as a lot of good old fashion hard work!

2016 Texas Hold'em Results

1st - Jenny Bush
2nd- Paul Christen
3rd- Trevor Kaech
4th- Jan Fuss
5th- Tonya Christen
6th- Steve Huber
7th- Josh Grant
8th - Matt Braaten
High Hand - Jenny Bush

Wrestling Shed in Progress

Thanks to a generous donation from Fred Gwerder and funds from the Kids Wrestling Fund, work has begun on a new building at the Swiss Park. It will be used for indoor wrestling practices and storage. The labor to build the building is being donated by our members. Anyone interested in helping please contact Adrian Cook (360-942-7703).

2015 Poker Tournament

Poker players met on March 14th for the Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament to raise funds for the Swiss Kids Wrestling Fund. Congratulations to Jan Fuss for taking home the bell!

Tournament Results
1st - Jan Fuss
2nd - Bill Bush
3rd - Scott Price
4th - Paul Christen
5th - Adrian Cook
6th - Michael Krafczyk
7th - Roy Kanick
8th - Steve Huber

2014 Swiss Picnic

We had beautiful weather for this year's Swiss Picnic! The kids (and adults) had a great time thanks to the activities planned by Kim Cook. Thanks to Hannah Cook and Brooke Friese for their help with the activities as well. Duck race winners were Lisa Fluke, Amber Kaech, and Trevor Cook. Thanks to all for the great potluck contributions and Henry Robinson and Adrian Cook for setting up the Hawk's game.

More Swiss Picnic photon on our Facebook page...

Schwingfest History Album

The LPSS is gathering photos and memories from all our previous Schwingfests to be included in a history album in celebration of 50 years of schwingen. If you have photos you are willing to donate to the club, please mail photos and memories to: 1122 Duryea St. Raymond, WA 98577

Calendar of Events

19 Swiss Picknik Road, Frances, WA

From I-5 Take the WA-6 exit, EXIT 77, toward Pe Ell/Raymond. Follow WA-6 west for approx. 35 miles. After passing through Frances, WA turn left onto Elk Prairie Road (just after milepost 17). In less than a mile, turn right onto the Swiss Picknik Road

From US-101 Follow US-101 north from Astoria, OR, or south from Aberdeen, WA, to Raymond, WA. Follow WA-6 east from Raymond for approx. 17 miles. After passing through Lebam, WA, turn right onto Elk Prairie Road (just after milepost 16). In less than a mile, turn right onto the Swiss Picknik Road.

2014 Poker Tourney Results

Tournament Results

1st - James Muller
2nd - Michael Dugan
3rd - Hank Robinson
4th - Steve Fluke
5th - Ryan Fluke/Bryan Wilkeson
6th - CJ Muller
7th - Roy Kanick
8th - Billy Bush

Once again, this year’s Poker Party fund raiser for the Kids Wrestling fund was both a great success and fun time. Congratulations to James Muller for taking first place and Billy Bush for having the highest hand of the night. We would like to thank all those that participated in this event! In the spirit of the event to help the kids, several of the winners donated all or part of their winnings to the wrestling fund.

2014 Spring Work Parties

Thank you to all those who helped at this year’s spring work party and with the dance floor refinishing:

Brad Zumbuhl, James Muller, Keith Frasier, Gary Waller, Joe Kaech, Joe Muller, Adrian Cook, T.J. Kaech, Steve Huber, Albert Ulrich, Troy Albert, Ed Kaech, and Adolph Huber.