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.

NEWS

2020 Virtual Oktoberfest

Due to COVID-19, the 51st Annual Oktoberfest was a virtual event. The new Swiss Miss, Anneliese Werner, was crowned and raffle winners were announced.

Raffle Winners:

1st Prize - $200.00 - Layney Swartz
2nd Prize - $100.00 - Roy Kanick
3rd Prize – Victorinox Hunter Lockblade Swiss Army Knife - Elaine Satterstrom
4th Prize – Solar Power Bank with Flashlight & Compass - Troy Albert
5th Prize – Sterling Silver Wave Pendant Necklace - Dick Wiss
6th Prize – Victorinox Swiss Army Rally Pocket Knife - Gail Kanick

Schwingfest Cancellation

LPSS Members, friends and supporters,

In light of the current COVID-19 situation, the board has regrettably decided to cancel the 2020 Schwingfest scheduled for July 3rd-5th. We met Wednesday, May 13th, to discuss the possibility of holding the 2020 Schwingfest on the scheduled dates and any other possibilities to gather our members once permitted. Washington’s Phased Approach and projected dates to reopening were carefully reviewed and, even in the best case scenario, we may likely only be in Phase 3 at the time of Schwingfest which limits gatherings to under 50 people. We considered the time needed for people to plan travel to attend, as well as the time needed to prepare the event. We discussed wrestler safety and whether they will have the ability to get together to train properly. We also discussed the impact safety measures and social distancing will have on all aspects of our event from food and beverage service to dancing and visiting. We are saddened to have to come to this decision and hope all our members, friends and supporters stay safe during this unprecedented time.

On the bright side, we are working on a plan to provide a connection to our club and our Swiss heritage through a virtual event featuring music, pictures, stories and videos from past events. We hope you will join us in recollecting all the wonderful experiences we have shared.

Please watch our website and FB page for updates.

Best to you and your family - Stay Healthy,
LPSS Board

PAST NEWS

Paint, Paint, Paint....Thank you!!!

The inside of the main hall has a new facelift thanks to a few local people that put their talent, time, and hard work into completing the task. Last fall the Swiss Board Members started discussing ideas of painting the inside main hall. With the vision and leadership of Tami Fluke along with the help of Amber Kaech, Lisa Clements, Kim Cook, and Ben Burgi her vision became a reality. This was quite the endeavor and took many hours to complete. They have replaced the lower half of the hall with new materials and new paint from floor to ceiling. Huge thanks to everyone that helped with this project. It looks great and will be enjoyed by many who attend not only the Swiss events but also the number of other rentals we have throughout the year.

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.

Wrestling Shed Complete

Thanks to a generous donation from Fred Gwerder and funds from the Kids Wrestling Fund, a new building at the Swiss Park has been constructed. It will be used for indoor wrestling practices and storage. The labor to build the building was donated by our members and led by Adrian Cook.

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 photos on our Facebook page...