TCSAA History
June 30, 1971
The idea was brought up during the party at the North Star Hotel in the summer of 1971, given by the counsel General from Chicago, Mr. Manz, and his wife. About fifty persons attended and took the opportunity to meet their compatriots. They discussed the matter further at the First of August Picnic at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. E. Maeder.
June 9, 1972
We gathered at the Marriot Inn to celebrate the appointment of the new Honorary Consul of the Twin Cities, Mr. Peter May. The Consul General introduced him, Mr. Manz. Then Mr. E. Huessy took the stand and related briefly to the results of a questionnaire previously sent to the Swiss living in the Twin Cities. It indicated a great interest and support for an official Swiss community in the Twin Cities Area. The response further showed that the new club should be Swiss-American and have a social character. Dr. Alfred Aeppli motioned from the floor that a Swiss-American society should be formed, and Mr. Ernie Haller seconded him. A vote was taken, and the motion was carried.
July 29, 1973
On July 29, a 1st of August Picnic was held at Ski Tonka Lodge in Wayzata in honor of our homeland. After more than a hundred members of the Swiss community arrived, Mr. Eric Huessy gave a brief welcome and asked Mr. Raetzer to announce the ballot’s result.
The first officers of the new Twin City Swiss American Association were:
• Chairman: Mr. E. Huessy
• Vice-Chairman Mr. W. Schrepfer
• Secretary: Mrs. A. Raetzer
• Treasurer: Mrs. L. Maeder
• Social Director: Mrs. A. Berger
• Food & Beverages: Mr. B. Tanner
• Youth & Sport: Mr. Ruedi Gutman
Then, the Honorary Consul, Mr. Peter May, presented the committee members.
Read more about the founding of the TCSAA here.
March 27, 1982
The first TCSAA Tennis Tournament.
February 28, 1987
The first TCSAA Jass Evening
1987
During meetings in 1987-1988, the board started using the name Twin Cities Swiss American Association.
October 14, 2008
The TCSAA had the first Joint Fall Event with the Swiss Benevolent Society of St. Paul.
May 26, 2018
The first hike led by Paul Zellweger was held ath the Whitewater State Park
2020
Several events were held virtually during the COVID-19 epidemic to connect with our members.
June 20, 2023
The Twin Cities Swiss American Association celebrated its 50th anniversary of incorporation at the Theodore Wirth Chalet in Minneapolis, which has a rich Swiss history. During the business part of the celebration, we needed to vote for the name change to record it with the Minnesota Secretary of State.
Read here about the event