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.

• March 10, 2012         Poker Party
• July 6-8, 2012           Schwingfest
• September 9, 2012    Swiss Picnic
• Oct. 6, 2012             Oktoberfest

The next monthly board meeting will be held Wednesday, March 14, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Swiss Hall. Members are encouraged to attend.

Join us for a Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament on Saturday, March 10 at the Swiss Hall. Sign-ups will be at 4:30 p.m., with play starting at 5:00 p.m. This is a fund raising event for the the Swiss Kids Fund. There will be a $50 buy-in with half going to the fund raising pot. Unlimited buy-in will continue until 7:30 p.m. and one spot at the final table will be auctioned. Eight places will be awarded and the Swiss Bell traveling trophy will be presented to the winner. Food and beverages will be available. 

At last year's Annual Meeting Joe Kaech, Denny Kaech, and Patty (Kaech) Gwerder presented a contribution of $7,500 to the club in the name of their parents, Joe and Lena Kaech, for a Kitchen improvement fund. Joe was a charter member, Treasurer and Trustee for the club and his favorite project was creating the beer garden.  Lena was a Trustee, the club’s only female Vice President, and spent a lot of time in the club’s kitchen. They wish this fund to be created so money will be available when it is needed. The three of them will oversee it and have the authority to approve projects. They requested a plaque to be created for their parents (and that they would not be required to do any of the labor on the projects).  A large round of applause followed in acceptance of their terms.

Fund Match Successful!
Patti had announced that they are willing to match up to an additional $2500 for this Kitchen Fund if anyone wanted to donate toward this cause. Due to generous response from our membership, we have surpassed the additional donation requirement and have received the matching funds.

The deadline to submit your application to be a Swiss Miss candidate is June 1st, 2012. Swiss Miss candidates will be issued their buttons for the competition at this year's Schwingfest. Please contact us if you are interested.

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.

Over 70 members attended this year's Swiss Picnic!  The Kid's activities were amazing thanks to Kim Cook, Dawna Robinson, Tami Fluke, Brandi Huber and Amber Kaech. Brad Zumbuhl's duck won first place, with Keith Frasier's coming in second. Simply Snapped photography was there for family portraits and the weather was on our side. Thank you to all who helped with this event and to all of you who attended. The food was great and the company was even better!