Buebe Schwinger Fund

The Lewis-Pacific Swiss Society is dedicated to sustaining the Swiss tradition of Schwingen and maintains a fund to support Buebe Schwingers (youth wrestlers). Annually, funds are raised at a Texas Hold'em Tournament and donations are always welcome and appreciated any time.

The intent of the kids wrestling fund is to support our young wrestlers by making their experience more rewarding with better gear, better facilities and better prizes. Hobbies, sports, video games and smart phones give kids a lot of options and demand for their time. Our hope is that the efforts of this fund will help keep them participating in Schwingfest and traditional Swiss wrestling year after year.

The primary source of revenue for this fund is an annual poker tournament, created by Bill and Nikki Bush with support from Mike and Tanya Krafczyk and Eva Kanick. The tournament is usually held in early March. All are welcome to come and play some Texas Hold'em in support of the kids wrestling fund. The buy in is $50 with unlimited rebuys until 7:30. One seat at final table is auctioned and the top eight places are paid. The winner usually gets an average of $250 and our Swiss Bell traveling trophy. We also welcome those not interested in Texas Hold'em to attend and enjoy camaraderie food and beverage. Donations are also welcome.

Impact of Raised Funds

Here are some of the things we have done with the money that has been raised:

2019 - We gave each Buebeschwinger that wrestled $35 (on top of the $ from the club) and a swiss army knife, sunglasses, additional Chocolates.
2018 - We gave each Buebeschwinger that wrestled $35 (on top of the $ from the club) and a Musikfest t shirt.
2017 - We gave each Buebeschwinger that wrestled $35 (on top of the $ from the club) and a figit spinners. Red with a Swiss cross in the middle.
2016 - We also gave each Buebeschwinger that wrestled $35 (on top of the $ from the club). And a water/sports drink bottles. Red with a Swiss cross.
2015 - the fund contributed $2900 to the construction of the Wrestling shed; We gave each Buebeschwinger that wrestled $30 (on top of the $ from the club) and a cinch type backpack. Red with a Swiss cross and LPSS on it.
2014 - We gave each Buebeschwinger that wrestled additional chocolate bars and $30 (on top of the $ from the club).
2013 - the fund bought 3 new pairs of schwingerhosen. We also gave each Buebeschwinger $30 (on top of the $ from the club) and a “50 years and still schwingen” shirt.
2012 - We gave each Buebeschwinger that wrestled $30 (on top of the $ from the club) a Swiss CD, and a shirt that said “Real Men Wear Schwingerhosen”,
2011 - the fund gave each Buebeschwinger that wrestled $50

2020 Texas Hold'em Results

1st - Brian Markee
2nd- Andy Portmann
3rd- Bill Bush
4th- Adrian Cook
5th- Ron Melius
6th- Joe Muller
7th- Joe Karnas
8th- Randy Driver
High Hand - Roy Kanick
(with an impressive king high straight flush)

2019 Texas Hold'em Results

The 2019 poker tournament was one for the books. It was the biggest turnout ever with over 50 players. The money earned will go towards youth wrestling prizes. Thanks for everyone that participated and donated!

1st - Michael Krafczyk
2nd- Jennifer Bush
3rd- Henry Robinson
4th- Randy Driver
5th- Teresa Botten
6th- RuthAnn Redding
7th- Richard Ashley
8th- Richard Burgi
9th- Tony Belanger
High Hand- Tony Wimberley

2018 Texas Hold'em Results

1st - Jan Fuss
2nd - Matt Friese
3rd - Patrick Richardson
4th- Lance Pollard
5th - Teresa Botten
6th - Keith "Porky" Tolliver
7th - Tonya Frost Christen
8th - Matt "Longmire" Voie
High Hand - Bud Bush

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

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

2015 Poker Tournament

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 Poker Tourney 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