Many things have changed since 1291 or even 1991 when we celebrated 700 years of good old Switzerland



Many things have changed since 1291 or even 1991 when we celebrated 700 years of good old Switzerland. Let's remind ourselves that the bonfires where part of a vigilance and warning system. Today our warning systems are of course much more sophisticated, but without the vigilance and will behind it to act, they amount to nothing. We are not talking about the Swiss army! We are talking about the collective idea of living together in peace and just do the right thing for nature and our planet as whole. Switzerland is only a small nation, but can be a humble example for the rest of the world. The million Swiss living abroad have to be small bonfires of hope for the next generations to come.


	Red Fez Club Lake Wylie, NC
	August 1, 2009 approx 15:45 We are ready for our guests, friends and members to arrive. Small, tall, old, and young, and also from Germany and Austria. Let the party begin!
Erika Boss our Treasurer
Dorothea (left corner) brings two delicious Zopfs.	Gerbers arriving!
Kuehne Clan welcome!
	In the center Ida Mueller, the matriarch of her Clan. The Muellers are new members and we especially welcome them!


Heidi Carpenter and Bob Balzan
Old and new faces and very new faces ! Romy Daetwyler's first grandchild with Regina D.



That one!
	Mike is getting the healthier part of the desserts ready, while Julie makes sure there is ample supply of the cheese cake!





Corinne and Jonathan Staub


	There was entertainment for the kids: Karate and a wild flying demonstration of a model airplane!

And the speeches were short! Thank you Mr. President!

	And there was swimming until sunset!





And then the lampions came out!

	Marcel Mueller is our new contributor to this website. Thanks!





	And here the circle closes with the small bonfire for our kids and grandkids Many thanks to all the helpers grilling, decorating, and for the salads you brought!