Swiss Society of New York

A Look at our Recent History

The history of the Swiss Society of New York does not go lost. Below is a selected list of outstanding events in the past few years. These could not have been organized without the efforts of past board members, sponsor contributions and the talents of many people involved in each of the events.

A review of recent Swiss Balls

	Swiss Ball 2009 – Guest of Honor Dieter Meier, Award winning Musician, Founder of Yello, Filmmaker, Artist & Entrepreneur The Swiss Ball was held under the Patronage of Ambassador Christoph Bubb, Consul General of Switzerland in New York with Guest of Honor, Dieter Meier. Dieter Meier is a best known as a musician and conceptual artist who founded electronic music group Yello along with music producer Boris Blank. Frequently called the "Godfather of Techo", his endeavors are not limited to music. He also produces award winning Ojo de Agua organic wines at his winery in Argentina and runs the acclaimed Restaurant Bärengasse in Zürich. Selected Pictures.
	Swiss Ball 2008 – Guest of Honor Henry Haller, White House Executive Chef The Swiss Ball was held under the Patronage of Ambassador Christoph Bubb, Consul General of Switzerland in New York. Although unable to attend due to an illness, Henry Haller, former Executive Chef to Five Presidents of the United States, addressed guests via telephone and was warmly applauded for his accomplishments. Special guest appearances were made by Dr. Ruth Westheimer and Claude Nobs. This year's US National Anthem was performed by the International Alphorn Ensemble. The Swiss National Anthem was performed by Vince Giordano and The Nighthawks. Selected Pictures.
	Swiss Ball 2007 – Guest of Honor Claude Nobs, founder, Montreux Jazz Festival Under the Patronage of Ambassador of Switzerland to the United States, Ambassador Urs Ziswyler. Individual special guest performances by Daniel Schyder on saxophone and Sue Mathys singing Edith Piaf. Swiss National Anthem sung by Beat Kaestli accompanied by the Uli Giessendorfer Trio. US National Anthem sung by Melissa Hammons. Dance music by Marvin Austin Orchestra. Selected Pictures.
	Swiss Ball 2006 – Guest of Honor Dr. Ruth Westheimer Under the Patronage of Consul General of Switzerland to New York, Ambassador Raymond Loretan.  Swiss National Anthem sung by Sue Mathys. US National Anthem sung by Michele Halpern. Dance music by Marvin Austin Orchestra. Selected pictures.
	Swiss Ball 2005 – Celebrating 150 Years ETH Zurich Guest of Honor Professor Dr. Olaf Kuebler, president of the ETH. Under the Patronage of Consul General of Switzerland to New York, Ambassador Raymond Loretan. “ETH” cake by Petra Hauff. Swiss National Anthem sung by Michel Rolle. US National Anthem sung by Ms. Austin. Dance music by Marvin Austin Orchestra. Selected pictures.

Higlighted Recent Cultural and Educational Events

• Sue Mathys: Concert Debut at Weill Concert Hall at Carnegie Hall (Switzerland's musical theater star sings Broadway and Edith Piaf; Fall 2008)
• Climate Change: From Dialogue to Action (A panel discussion hosted by Swiss Re in conjunction with the Swiss American Chamber of Commerce; Spring 2008) 
• Presentation by Chief Eonomist of UBS (Summer 2007)
• Guided Tour of the Exhibit '50 Years of Helvetica' at the Museum of Modern Art (Spring 2007)
  
• Private Tour of the United Nations and Lunch in the Delegate's Lounge with Ambassador Peter Maurer (Summer 2007)
• Swiss Misses 2007 opening North America tour concert (Summer 2007)
• Swiss Bridge Building: Honoring Othmar Amman and celebrating 75 years of the George Washington Bridge (Dr. Margot Ammann Durrer, daughter of Othmar Ammann, and Port Authority of New York and New Jersey; Fall 2006)
• Swiss National Day at Ellis Island (Summer 2006)
• A Trip to Duke Gardens & Dinner
• An Evening of Experimental Chamber Music
• Workshops: United States and Switzerland: Common Values or Culture Clash
• reGeneration: 50 Photographers of Tomorrow
• Annemarie Schwarzenbach: A Retrospective

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