BECOME A SPONSOR
BECOME A UNITED SWISS SOCIETIES OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SPONSOR
Our mission is to connect communities, that includes connecting businesses with our membership and extended network that loves everything Swiss! We provide a unique advertising opportunity to reach out to a high net worth targeted audience through our website, social media platforms and special events like our virtual TV show broadcasts to drive viewers back to you. Sponsorship opportunities are available throughout the year, with our major focus on Swiss Kids Camp in June and Swiss National Day on August 1st. We also offer a targeted marketing opportunity to showcase sponsors products and services by donating to our online auction, allowing our viewers to have direct access to fully experience what your company has to offer. This opportunity can be seen at www.biddingforgood.com/USSNC.
We invite you to be part of our powerful network.
Olympian Sponsor
Stromer
Shaping the future of mobility….
With more riding joy, efficiency and quality of life.
Mobility means freedom. This is why we are making them fit for our growing cities. For flexible, networked and efficient travel. With bikes that are ahead of their time by a wheel length.
Platinum Sponsors
Swiss International Airlines
Swiss International Air Lines AG, known as SWISS, is Switzerland’s flag carrier and a subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group. As a member of Star Alliance, it offers scheduled flights across Europe and to destinations in North America, South America, Africa, and Asia.
Beausite Park Hotel
The Beausite Park Hotel is located in the car-free town of Wengen, a sunny paradise in the Bernese Highlands (Switzerland).
This family-run gem offers superb vistas of the surrounding mountains, topped by fine local and international cuisine and state-of-the-art Spa facilities.
Swissmade Direct
We are Swiss Made Direct. The oldest and leading online store for Swiss made products. Dedicated to representing the impeccable standard of original Swiss products made in Switzerland.
Establish the true value of uncompromising Swiss.
Gold Sponsors
Switzerland Tourism
Switzerland Tourism
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Bobby Waal European Train Enthusiasts
European Train Enthusiasts
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Swiss Consulate San Francisco
Swiss Consulate San Francisco
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Renee Rianda – Monterey County Swiss American Club
Renee Rianda – Monterey County Swiss American Club
Canihan Family Winery
Canihan Family Winery
Echo Rails and Trails
Echo Rails and Trails
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Marty Gaehwiler
MAG Management
Martin Gaehwiler
MAG Management
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Goethe Institut
Goethe Institut
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Bronze Sponsors
Gem Sponsors
United Swiss Society of Northern California wishes to thank our generous sponsors of 2023
Thank you to our Platinum Level Sponsors
Studio Heimat
Beausite Park Hotel
Switzerland Tourism
Swiss Made Direct
Thank you to our Gold Level Sponsors
Switzerland Consulate of San Francisco
Canihan Wines
The Cambrian Hotel Adelboden
Ritz Carlton – Miami, Florida
European Train Enthusiasts
Thank you to our Silver Level Sponsors
Walther Hotel
Canonica Artisian Chocolatiers
Echo Rails and Trails
Chalet Bobs
St. Regis Hotel San Francisco
Gemperle Farms
Domaine Daragny, Inc.
Tradewind Aviation
Erich Sonnberger Intero Real Estate
Lugano Swiss Bistro
The Goethe Institute
Tradewind Aviation
Thank you to our Bronze Level Sponsors
Silicon Valley International School
Appenzeller Alpenbitter
Vina Robles
Swiss Delices Bakery
Stanserhorn CabriO
Appenzeller Alpenbitter
Gisela Bengford – Wolfs Unexpected Adventure
German International School
San Jose Sharks
Michelle Chang
Swiss Com Cloud Lab
Bucher Wines
SWEET55 – Swiss Chocolates & Confections
Ghiradelli Chocolate
Gemut Europe Travel Authority
Thank you to our Swiss Clubs
Aelpler Gruppe Swiss Club
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California
Golden Gate Swiss Club
Peninsula Swiss Club
Pro Ticino Swiss Club
Sacramento Helvetia Verein
San Joaquin Valley Swiss Club
Stanislaus County Swiss Club
Swiss American Chamber of Commerce
Swiss Athletic Club
Swiss Club Tell
Produced by
United Swiss Societies of Northern California, Inc.
Production Company
DW & Associates
Executive Producer
Diane Wagner
Director
Bridget Michelsen
Camera
Mike Davich
Bridget Michelsen
Production Assistant
Sophia Gemperle
Field Director Swiss Park
Bridget Michelsen
Editors
Randy Cordeiro
Rocky Robinson
Bridget Michelsen
Diane Wagner
Writer
Diane Wagner
Script Editors
Anna Ralston
Arnold Ambiel
Carla Twitchell
Erich Sonnberger
Linda Sartori – Howard
Nicolas Loepfe
Sandra Wipfli
Trudy May – Moesch
Hosts
Diane Wagner
Erich Sonnberger
Online Auction Co Chairs
Erich Sonnberger
Linda Sartori – Howard
Online Auction Committee
Anna Ralston
Carla Twitchell
Diane Wagner
Nicolas Loepfe
Website
Kathi Olson
PJ Lloyd
WPF Creatives
Graphic Designer
Megan Dole
Marketing
Diane Wagner
Elain Férre
Thank You to our Segment Producers and Contributors
In order of appearance:
Show Open
Switzerland Tourism
Music
“I Love Lugano”
Zicke – Zacke Band
Editor
Bridget Michelsen
United States National Anthem
Gabrielle Sonnberger
Switzerland’s National Anthem
San Joaquin Valley Swiss Club Swiss Echo’s
Singing Director
Agnes Olmsted.
Singers
Penny Jones
Heidi Betschart
Barbara Masterson
Hanna Kessler
Diana Beeler
Maria Gemperle
Ursula Widmer
Donna Schali
Margrit Reichmuth.
Carl Schali
Bob Jones
Stephen Olmsted
Fritz Schali
Regina Beeler
Gigi Ming
Switzerland’s Presidential Address
Guy Parmelin
President of the Swiss Confederation
Aelpler Gruppe Swiss Club
Writers
Arnold Ambiel
Pat Wipfli – Schaffarczyk
Camera
Tom Coroneos
Editing
Pat Wipfli – Schaffarczyk
Tom Coroneos
Talent
Arnold Ambiel
Sacramento Helvetia Verein
Writer
Sandra Wipfli
Camera and Editing
Sandra Wipfli
Talent
Martha Friedrich
Karleen Darr
Mattias Zimmermann
Gabi Wackerli
Paul Kiser
Annelise Kaelin
Peninsula Swiss Club
Writers
Monika Ryser
Sonia Ryser
Camera
Sonia Ryser
Editing
Monika Ryser
Sonja Ryser
Voice Over
Erich Sonnberger
Talent
Club Committee Members
Switzerland Tourism
Talent
Martin Oester
Diane Wagner
Zoom Engineer and Editor
Bridget Michelsen
Swiss Club Tell
Writer and Director
Trudy May-Moesch
Technical and Sound Editor
Stacie May
Voice-Over
Trudy May-Moesch
San Joaquin Valley Swiss Club
Writer
Diane Wagner
Camera
Sophia Gemperle
Editing
Randy Cordeiro
Talent
Alice Enz-Inderbitzin
Stanislaus County Swiss Club
Writer
Edwin Genasci
Camera
Diane Wagner
Edwin Genasci
Editing
Bridget Michelsen
Talent
Louis Hosack
Music
Dennis Sartori
Pro Ticino and Swiss Athletic – History
Writers
Carla Twitchell
Linda Sartori – Howard
Camera
Doug Twitchell
Editing
Carla Twitchell
Doug Twitchell
Talent
Roselie Moresi
Carla Twitchell
Linda Sartori Howard
Sylvia Reali
Accordion Music
Dennis Sartori
Swiss American Chamber of Commerce
Bjoern Jeker
Swiss Kids Camp
Music
Gabrielle Sonnberger
Yodelers
Walter Drost
Janie Drost
William Drost
Nolan Kappen
Connor Kappen
Faith Wagner
Paul Wagner
Camera
Lynette Drost
Kent Kappen
Diane Wagner
Editing
Bridget Michaelson
Music
“Darf I nid es bitzeli”
End Credits
Zicke Zacke Band
Herb Gander Schreiber Band
Sierra Alp Horns
Monika Ryser
Thank you to our sponsors, contributors, producers and
viewers for coming together to celebrate!
Happy Swiss National Day!
The United Swiss Societies of Northern California, Inc
DW & Associates
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