Dear SAS Members

With memories of a great Fondue night still lingering on I have the pleasure to announce a variety of exciting upcoming events. But first let me look back and thank you all for coming to the Fondue party and contributing to the Tombola – not only did we have a lot of fun with the lucky draw, we did it for a worthy cause and raised $ 307 to donate to the Red Cross for Tsunami relief! Young and old enjoyed this typical Swiss form of entertainment, and several of you asked to do it again next year.

What is ASO?
Do you know what the Ausland-Schweizer Organisation / organization of the Swiss abroad is? Who represents you? How you can benefit and be part of it? Our member Hermann Gammeter has been this region’s representative for the past 8 years, and he will give you first hand information about ASO at a short presentation at this year’s General Assembly (see invitation). This is one more reason to join us on March 12, besides learning about your Club’s past and planned activities, electing your new Board and finally enjoying the company of your friends at a nice Apero and delicious dinner. So please make sure you send in your registration – the Board is looking forward to seeing you!

Consulate sponsored events

In the context of Francophonie 2005 – a Celebration of the French Speaking World, the Swiss Consulate sponsors the following events:

• Swiss Astronaut Claude Nicollier presents
  "Hubble, ISS, and the Future of Manned Space Flights"
  at the Fernbank Science Center
  156 Heaton Park Dr., NE - Atlanta, GA 30307
  Friday, March 4
  Refreshments served from 6:30pm
  Lecture in English starts at 7:00pm
  Advance reservations: 404 875 1211,
  General admission: $5 (non-refundable)

• Swiss Film
  "Aud sud des nuages"
  Lefont Garden Hills - 2835 Peachtree Rd - Atlanta, GA
  Tuesday, March 22
  Refreshments served at 7:30pm, prior to the movie
  Reservations: 404 875 1211,
  General admission: $10.00
   

Masterpieces from European Artist Colonies, 1830-1930
The Swiss Consulate General is a sponsor of this exhibition at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art. You are invited to a reception on Tuesday, March 8, hosted by the Swiss American Chamber of Commerce. Please use the form to RSVP directly to Karen Wright.

Please update your email address!
Time and again we as a Board would like to share with you information on a short notice, send you reminders to our events, or even best wishes at your birthday, and our messages are returned because we do not have your actual email address (if we have one at all). So please take a moment and send us an update in order to allow us to use this great technology where applicable – thanks!

Sad news
Louise Lauk has been a member of the Club for many years until the 1990’s. Louise lost her long battle with cancer and passed away on January 30. She will always be remembered by those who knew her as a good friend. Our thoughts are with her husband Frank and her family.

New member

Please welcome Bob Haegi as a new member to our Club - we are glad to have you with us and hope you will make many new friends at our events.

Your Contacts on the SAS Board

Feel free to contact any of us in case you have a question or suggestion. Also, if you would like to come to one of our Board Meetings, please call Helen for details.

For the SAS Board