About USSNC
"One for All and All for One."
Mission Statement
The mission of United Swiss Societies of Northern California, Inc. is to connect our Swiss communities by promoting, facilitating, and organizing educational and cultural activities. USSNC promotes social events and gatherings among Swiss, American-Swiss, and friends of Switzerland in Northern California. We invite you to join us.
Our History
The United Swiss Society of Northern California (USSNC) has a very rich history dating back to February 20, 1910 when a group of Swiss men got together with the vision of uniting the 17 -20 Swiss Clubs around San Francisco and the surrounding areas. Their goal was for all the clubs to come together, uniting our Swiss Colony, by working together to support, promote and maintain our Swiss traditions.
In 1912 the organization became official. With the vision of many Swiss activities and a Swiss house to hold them in they set out with Switzerland’s Slogan “One for All and All for One”. In 1952 their dream became a reality when they purchased the Canada Road Park in Woodside. The club was later forced to sell the park to the City of San Francisco in 1959. The club went through a name change, merged with the Swiss House association with the goal of finding another Swiss House, which they never did.
In 1982 they were renamed USSNC, a cultural committee was later formed offering programs with Swiss artists. Throughout the years USSNC has maintained its mission of celebrating Swiss traditions by holding events at Swiss Park in Newark.
Today our organization is creative, flexible, innovative, and collaborative in recreating ourselves digitally during the Coronavirus pandemic. Going digital we have reached beyond our community to Swiss around the United States with our Swiss Kids Camp via zoom and Virtual TV show for Swiss National Day and creating our first online auction. We have honored our founders, stayed true to our mission, and stand strong by our slogan, “One for All and All for One.”
Meet our President
Diane Wagner
– United Swiss Societies of Northern California
We invite you to join one of our Swiss clubs to celebrate Swiss heritage and culture. Each club offers different fun activities to be enjoyed by the whole family. Visit their websites, participate in events and join a club. USSNC with all its clubs unite for two big events, Swiss Kids Camp and Swiss National Day, plus many cultural events which include viewing of Swiss films, concerts, and exhibitions featuring Swiss artists. We look forward to seeing you at one of our many events to celebrate Switzerland and Swiss culture.
Welcome – Grüezi – Bienvenue – Benvenuti
