Swiss Society of Vancouver

Due to COVID-19 and the continued restrictions on large gatherings it is unlikely that the 2020 AGM, which was originally scheduled for March, can go ahead as hoped in early June. There is much uncertainty on how the situation will change as Canada and BC lift restrictions. The Board is therefore announcing further postponement of the AGM until October 2020. This will give the Board time to evaluate options on how the AGM could be held, including a virtual meeting as could be possible according to the Society’s Act.

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/business/not-for-profit-organizations/societies-agm-covid-19 

When the AGM will be held we will have several vacancies on the Board. In order for the Swiss Society to function, the following Board positions will have to be filled at the AGM. Please send us an email if you are willing to volunteer for any of the positions below.

– President
– Treasurer
– Secretary
– Event Coordinator
– Liaison (Consulate, Tyrol Lodge, SCMRA, European Festival, Chamber of Commerce, ASO, Swiss Revue, etc.)
– Social Media

We are also looking for volunteers who are willing to help organize future events, once we can resume our activities. Specifically, the following events need organizers who step up to help with making the events happen.

– Senior Luncheon (vacant)
– Jass Tournament (vacant)
– Swiss Fondue Night (vacant)
– Swiss Brunch (vacant)

Thank you, 

Board of Directors

Dear Members,

The May/June Edition of the Swiss Herald with the latest news, updates and events is now available for download from our website.

The Herald

Dear members, we have cancelled our upcoming Senior’s movie afternoon of next Sunday, March 22nd. We will be in touch with an updated schedule soon.

Dear Members

The health and safety of our members is our top priority and in light of ongoing developments resulting from the coronavirus, the Board of Directors has unanimously decided to postpone our AGM. We will be evaluating venue availability with the Edmonds Community Center and communicate the new date within the next few days.

There are many important and exciting things to discuss at this year’s AGM and the Board is looking forward to holding the AGM soon. We would like to thank everybody for their understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused. Stay healthy and stay tuned for updates.

Thank you.

Dear Members,

The March Edition of the Swiss Herald with the latest news, updates and events is now available for download from our website. Please follow the link below.

We hope to see you at our upcoming events!

The Herald

Our 2020 AGM is approaching fast!

We will have several vacancies on the Board. In order for the Swiss Society to function, the following Board positions will have to be filled at the upcoming AGM:

– President
– Treasurer
– Secretary
– Event Coordinator
– Liaison (Consulate, Tyrol Lodge, SCMRA, European Festival, Chamber of Commerce, ASO, Swiss Revue, etc.)
– Social Media

We are also looking for volunteers who are willing to help organize events. Specifically, the following events need organizers who step up to help with making the events happen.

– Senior Luncheon (vacant)
– Jass Tournament (vacant)
– Swiss Fondue Night (vacant)
– Swiss Brunch (vacant)

We hope to see you all at the AGM next weekend.

To renew your membership form please download the 2020 Membership form and follow the instructions.

http://www.swiss-society.org/membership

Membership renewal is most easily done using the form at our upcoming annual AGM.

2020 Swiss Society AGM
Date: Sunday, March 15th, 2020
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Location: Edmonds Community Center in Burnaby, 7433 Edmonds Street

Dear Members

The Board of Directors (“BOD”) has received feedback from our members that it has been difficult for some to attend the past weekday AGMs. The BOD has therefore decided to host the AGM on a weekend in the hopes that many members will be able to attend. We have also increased the meeting time from 2 to 3 hours, as we found in the past that some of the business was rushed.

We would like to invite all our members to our 2020 Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) at the following time and location.

Date: Sunday, March 15th, 2020
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Location: Edmonds Community Center in Burnaby, 7433 Edmonds Street

We hope for a great turnout.

Your BOD.

Dear Members,

We are pleased to announce that the sale of the Mount Baker cabin was completed on December 13. The Board will present all documentation of the sale at the AGM. The AGM will also be used to initiate a discussion how the funds should be used to shape the future of the Society.

We would like to thank the builders, caretakers and visitors of the cabin for all the years of dedication that went into the house. This is an emotional moment for many and we are inviting everybody who would like to share a story about their time in the cabin at Glacier with us. If you have photos or a moment you would like to share please email Christina Lips (ch.lips@live.com), our editor for the Swiss Herald. We have also received a message from the new owners, which we have included in the new edition of the Herald.

We are inviting all members to join the Board at our annual AGM on Sunday, March 15, to join the conversation about the vision for the future of the Swiss Society. Details about the AGM will be shared soon.

Your Board.