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.
The Sponsorship Packet for 2026 can be downloaded using the SPONSORSHIP PACKET button above.
Platinum Sponsors
Lugano Swiss Bistro
Carmel’s cozy Swiss restaurant serving authentic fondue, schnitzel and wine. The only fondue restaurant in the area. Perfect for romantic dinners and date nights. Visit Lugano Swiss Bistro for warm hospitality and classic European comfort food. A unique dining experience in Carmel featuring authentic Swiss cuisine.
Golden Gate Boys Choir
Why not hire Golden Gate Boys Choir and Bellringers to entertain at your next event? We have performed at corporate functions, charity events, community Entertainment events, birthday parties, christmas parties, awards nights, weddings, engagements, anniversaries, engagements, and even funerals and memorial services.
Swiss Park Bar & Grille Newark
Swiss Park offers a fully enclosed, newly refurbished outdoor park and picnic area that can host up to 1,000 guests—perfect for reunions, weddings, office picnics, and more. The landscaped grounds feature picnic tables, BBQs, horseshoe pits, and an outdoor stage with evening lighting, plus access to the Beer Haus, equipped for food and drink service. Indoors, the Banquet Hall seats 150–400 guests, boasting seasoned pine finishes, open-beam ceilings, a renowned dance floor, and a full-service bar. With a multimedia-ready stage, wheelchair accessibility, and customizable seating layouts, Swiss Park is ideal for celebrations, performances, and corporate events.
Switzerland’s representations in the United States provides information about visas, travel, consular services, and living or working abroad. It also highlights Swiss–U.S. relations in diplomacy, business, education, science, and culture.
Mifroma
Mifroma is a Swiss cheese company dedicated to selecting, maturing, and distributing exceptional cheeses rooted in Switzerland’s centuries-old cheesemaking tradition. Its master cheesemakers carefully age each selection—including Le Gruyère AOP—in the unique natural environment of the company’s Ursy cave. Combining artisanal expertise, innovation, and a commitment to sustainability, Mifroma brings authentic Swiss cheese to tables around the world.
Gold Sponsors
Beausite Park Hotel
Beausite Park Hotel
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Canihan Family Winery
Canihan Family Winery
My Mountains
My Mountains
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Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Gem Sponsors
United Swiss Society of Northern California wishes to thank our generous sponsors of 2025
Thank you to our Platinum Level Sponsors
Switzerland Tourism
Swiss Park Bar & Grille
Thank you to our Gold Level Sponsors
Canihan Wines
My Mountain
Beausite Park Hotel
Thank you to our Silver Level Sponsors
St. Regis Hotel San Francisco
Goethe Institute
Gemperle Farms
Oodaalolly Chocolate
Kiss the Chef
Domaine Daragny, Inc.
Seven Seals Whiskey
Wellness Visions
Touchstone Essentials
Natural Healing Ways
Little Sky Bakery
Thank you to our Bronze Level Sponsors
Hotel Nidwaldenhof
Hotel Walther
Swissnex
Swiss Park Newark
WPF Creatives
Thank you to our Gem Level Sponsors
Golden Gate Boys Choir
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!
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