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Volume 19 , Issue 2 May 2014WACThe Monthly Newsletter of the WAC and Learning Tree Cooperative School in Uster
ON TRACK
MAY 2014
Volume 19 , Issue 2 May 2014WAC Board of Directors
Good communication between the board members and the membership of the WAC is important for the continued
growth and improvement of the club. If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact us.
President Oversees and promotes the welfare and goals of the Club
Clare [email protected]
Vice PresidentLiaises with the School
Sima [email protected]
SecretaryManages a! documentation, policies and procedures.
Records minutes of a! meetingsSwapna Patil
TreasurerOversees Bookkeeper, WAC accounts and a! outgoing
payments.Annie Forster
Business ChairpersonResponsible for the library, playgroups and long-term courses.
Cornelia [email protected]
Marketing ChairpersonOversees a! marketing activities, including publications,
website and advertising.Monika Kopriwa
Membership ChairpersonManages WAC’s relationship with its members. Assigns
volunteer resources where needed. Organises regular New Member meetings.
Sirine EH [email protected]
WAC COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Events ChairpersonChristina Stewart
Library ChairpersonLaura Horlacher
Activities ChairpersonHeike Adler
Playgroup CoordinatorCameron Pantellini
IT Support Manikya Lakshmi
Publications ChairpersonStacy Streuli
Interior/Exterior Coordinator{position currently vacant}
WAC Notice board : (one month / max. size A5) Members: Free. Please contact office for further information.
“WAC on Track” Deadlines and ContributionsWe welcome input from our members!
If you have anything you would like included in the WAC on Track, please email it to: [email protected].
DEADLINE FOR JUNE 2014 ISSUE: 20 MAY 2014
The Club is a multifunctional organization whose purpose is to meet the social, educational, and personal needs of its members.
The Club is designed to encourage international
friendship, support, and sharing.
THE WAC ON TRACK IS PUBLISHED BY THE
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8610 USTER043 305 9250
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Club Office ManagerCarol Conzelmann
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WAC Office &Learning Tree School
Office HoursMonday - Friday 9:00-12:00
School DirectorIda Imbach
043 305 [email protected]
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Dear WAC Members,
I hope you all had a very nice break, and that you got to enjoy the sunshine. At the moment we are experiencing some typical Spring rains, but the Böögg (Switzerland’s answer to the groundhog!) has predicted a long summer, so I’m hoping that the wetness will simply help my garden grow and soon I’ll be outside grilling sausages and picking my veggie bounty!! And I’m especially hoping the sun will shine on the annual WAC BBQ on May 24th, our volunteers have some fun activities planned (however the BBQ will take place rain or shine, see the advert in this issue for more details).
There’s lots going on this month, not just at the WAC, but also in Switzerland. Here are some fun events happening this month:
04 May - Cheese Festival, Gruyerès07 May - May Market in Appenzell (Dorfzentrum)10 May - Historic Steam & Diesel Train rides, Stein-am-Rhein (www.etzwilen-singen.ch)11 May - Cow Fighting (!!) in Nendaz18 May (until Nov) - ‘Family Sundays’ in the Tram Museum, Zürich23 May - Harbor Festival in Rapperswil25-25 May - Wildlife Safari days in the Sihlwald Wild Animal Park
more info available at www.myswitzerland.com
Enjoy the issue and we will see you around the WAC!
Stacy
Letter from the Editor
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Dear Members,
I hope you all had a suitably relaxing Spring Break, the Easter Bunny delivered a dose of chicken pox to our house but we managed to escape to Lugano for a couple of days! Make sure you brace yourselves for all that the WAC has install for you in May, it’s a bumper month!
For all you crafters out there and those that aspire to be (like me), Sue will be hosting the Craft Night on the 7th May from 7.30pm at the WAC. The Book Club, Readers Gone WACky, are also meeting in the clubroom on Wednesday 21st to discuss and dissect The Good Lord Bird by James McBride. New members are always welcome, so don’t be shy. Don’t miss the Paleo themed Potluck Club Night in on 15th May and try out a few new gluten/lactose/grain free recipes. These nights are great for trying out new recipes at home and sampling a selection of delicious food.
We are also excitedly and busily preparing for our Summer BBQ which is being held on Saturday 24th May at Pfadiheim Buech, Herrliberg. Tickets will shortly be available from the 8th in the office -‐ remember they are FREE for members. Don’t forget to sign up to volunteer a little of your time to help with one of the events, your time ensures that everything runs smoothly on the day and everyone gets to enjoy it.
I have my fingers crossed that the weather will be kind, but we have a great indoor space if the elements are against us. Come join us and enjoy a relaxing and entertaining afternoon with friends.
I also want to wish Carol Conzelmann, our new Club Office Manager, “einen guten Start!”. Don’t forget to pop your head in to the office and say “hello!”.
Happy Mother’s Day for the 11th and see you at the BBQ on the 24th!
Clare
P.S. You might be able to relate to some of these-‐
President’s Note CLARE TAYLOR
Mother’s Dic-onary of Meanings
Dumbwaiter: One who asks if the kids would care to order dessert.
Feedback: The inevitable result when the baby doesn’t appreciate the strained carrots.
Full Name: What you call your child when you’re mad at him.
Grandparents: The people who think your children are wonderful even though they’re sure you’re not raising them right.
Hearsay: What toddlers do when anyone mu=ers a dirty word.
Independent: How we want our children to be for as long as they do everything we say.
Puddle: A small body of water that draws other small bodies wearing dry shoes into it.
Show Off: A child who is more talented than yours.
Sterilize: What you do to your first baby’s dummy by boiling it, and to your last baby’s dummy by blowing on it and wiping it with saliva.
Top Bunk: Where you should never put a child wearing Superman jammies.
Two-‐Minute Warning: When the baby’s face turns red and she begins to make those familiar-‐grunEng noises.
Whodunit: None of the kids that live in your house.
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W A C N E W SNotes from the BoardAt our April meeting we discussed:
WAC BBQ – we started to discuss the preparations for the BBQ and decided what events to have. It’s going to be a great day. Please get in touch if you would like to help.
BBQ 2015 – we are already looking to find a venue for next year!
Dumpsters – we are still working on resolving the issues we have with the unsightly dumpsters and are currently preparing a letter to send to Migros Head Office about the issue and are arranging to meet with the local Migros Manager to discuss some short term resolutions.
Cleaning – we agreed for an addition day of cleaning at the weekend of the clubroom, to ensure it is clean for room rental bookings. We will be meeting with the Manager of the Cleaning company to ensure that the cleaning standards expected are met.
Dad’s playgroup – a playgroup for the Dad’s on a weekend morning will be starting just before or after the summer break, details will be posted soon.
The next Board meeting will be held on 12th May. If you have any issues or ideas that you would like to be discussed please send Clare, WAC President an email to [email protected].
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WAC$is$pleased$to$announce$a$meet2up$for$crafting$grown2ups.
$$$If$you$love$knitting,$sewing,$scrapbooking,$crocheting,$etc,$etc,$then$come$along$and$join$us$for$an$evening!$$Bring$your$latest$project$and$check$out$what$everyone$else$
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$Wednesday$7th$May$
7:3029.30pm,$WAC$Clubroom$$
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Calling all crafters!
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WAC IS UP IN THE USTER SHOWCASEThanks to Charlotte we are finally up on the official board of the Uster Community next to the post office! It took several trips to the post of our president Clare and her two kids until they were able to give us the good news. Since mid of April we're officially up there - see for yourself!
It's important for us to be included in the Uster showcase. That way we will be seen by everybody looking for what the City has to offer. A great opportunity as well to be noticed by people passing by at such a center point.
Thank you Charlotte for getting us up for the next years, I'm sure your effort will pay out!
Monika/Marketing
Zurich 2for1with SWITZERLANDLive +
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Do come into the WAC office and check out the new Live-‐Switzerland Zürich-‐for-‐1 voucher book we are offering for some fun ideas and reduced offers on meals out at some great restaurants in the region. From fondue in the Restaurant Swiss Chuchi, dinner up the Uetliberg, to a fun sushi night at Kai Sushi Bar. Or maybe a private yoga lesson for 2 or a session at the Hamam health spa might interest you more! The Live-‐Switzerland Zürich 2-‐for-‐1 voucher book is a fundraiser for the WAC and a fabulous opportunity for our members. Published bilingually and with vouchers that are valid for one year, you will find offers on many inspiring activities in the area.
There are 69 vouchers in total with a value of over CHF 4,500. The book costs CHF 69 and can be viewed in the WAC office or online at http://issuu.com/nconline/docs/live-‐switzerland_issuu.
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Dear Friends,
I’d like to share with you all the good news that Carol Conzelmann has been appointed as our new Club Office Manager. We had a lot of very strong applicants for this posiDon, and I would like to thank all those that applied.
Carol will start her training with Jennifer in the office, and will officially start in the post on Monday 5th May.
We're all thrilled that Jennifer is going to be replaced by a commiHed and dedicated WAC member, who can bring so much knowledge and new ideas to the posiDon.
I’m sure you will all join me in wishing Carol a smooth transiDon into this post.
Kind regards,
Clare Taylor Ida Imbach
WAC President School Director
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Dear Friends,
It is with mixed emotions that I leave my position as Club Office Manager. For many of you who may count yourselves among the younger generation of WAC members, this may seem a big change for the WAC, but for us old-timers, I can assure you, it is simply part of the circle of life.
I have been actively involved with the WAC for more than 10 years, and still count among my closest friends many WAC members both past and present. This organization has provided me with the siblings, nieces and and nephews that I had always thought would surround me as a young mother (not so young any more), but as an expat, were an ocean away.
I have so enjoyed my work as the COM, but came to realize that I was seeking new challenges. What, I did not know. It was though blind luck that I was connected to an amazing woman that helped me to sort out what the next chapter of my life might look like.
Amanda Wilby, a certified coach with 10 years of expat experience, called the WAC to ask if anyone might be interested in participating in a trial run of her new Expat360 Life course. I jumped on it! Through the group course as well as follow up 1-on-1 coaching sessions, I was able to say goodbye to limiting beliefs, identify my real values (not the ones I thought I should have) and set goals that have me more “fired up” than I have been in 20 years.
It is hard to say goodbye to this job that I have so enjoyed, but at the same time, I am excited to move on to new adventures, and I can sleep well at night, knowing that the WAC is in good hands with our amazing Club Office Manager, Carol Conzelmann, and an energetic new Board of Directors.
Now it’s time for my Oscar acceptance speech. Many, many thanks are due. My personal hero, Ida Imbach with her amazing staff of teachers have created a team with which I was proud to be associated. Liz Weidmann, the unsung brains behind the numbers, has raised our organization to a new level of professionalism, and she’s a fun dinner companion too! To all of the Boards that I have worked under, I say thank you for maintaining an environment of support, not only for our members, but also for our employees. Finally, I would like to thank all of you, WAC members past and present, who have made my time working at the WAC so satisfying.
I am stepping down from the COM position, but you can rest assured that I will not be absent from the WAC. I am looking forward to jumping back into a volunteer role, and enjoying the many activities and events for the Moms (or Mums, if you like).
I wish you all the best in this Spring season, and look forward to seeing you “around.”
All my love and gratitude,
Jennifer
With Thanks
Volume 19 , Issue 2 May 2014On the 5th April we held our first ever Spring Fest at the WAC!
We had a super day full of colour, cakes and crafty creations!We had great turnout with a lot of younger guests participating in our Easter Bonnet parade- each child had brought in their own handmade
Easter/Spring themed hat.
For the Under 5's Category, Vitoria was named the winner of best themed hat, and for the over 5's, Anais! So a big well done to you both!
The bake sale (another WAC first) raised over 170chf- all the proceeds covering the costs of the event with any remaining funds being put in to the kitty for the next big WAC event!
A big thank you to all those that gave their time to help run the event, to those that donated cakes and biscuits and of course to the buyers and those that joined us for the afternoon!
We look forward to seeing you next at our annual WAC BBQ!
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Readers Gone WACkyAlice Knoepfel
More girls have been ki!ed in the last fi"y years, precisely because they were girls, than men were ki!ed in a! the wars of the
twentieth century.
In April the Readers Gone WACky read Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. The authors break down a seemingly overwhelming topic into manageable themes. Each issue is illustrated with a personal story and the steps taken to come out on the other side. It is not exhaustive in its scope, limited to the Middle East and Asia and touching on only a handful of problems facing women today. Our readers found the stories wrenching, yet inspirational. The authors are clearly hoping to generate involvement in specific causes, but our readers appreciated their transparency. The authors also discussed failures from well-intentioned yet misguided programs. The most successful programs involved the local community and stressed education—education for both the community and girls. There were a surprising number of small things that could make a huge difference including school uniforms, deworming and iodized salt. We discussed whether or not foreign involvement was Western arrogance, but it is a question also addressed by the authors. In the end while all of us would be happy to donate money to the causes, we remained split on whether or not the book motivated us to become personally involved.
The next Reader Gone WACky group are scheduled for:
May 21&& The Good Lord Bird by James McBrideJune 18& tbd
Meetings are held on Wednesday evenings at 8 PM at the WAC with a rotating leader. New readers are very welcome. Please call or e-mail Alice Knöpfel for more information (044 912 23 26 [email protected] )&
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Our next Dinner Club will be on
Friday, 27th June
More details will be included in the June WAC on Track and on the noticeboard at the WAC.
If you would like to attend please either sign up on the noticeboard or let me know by email [email protected].
WAC
DINNER
CLUB
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WAC Potluck Clubby Louise Gooding
Are you ready for the next potluck dinner on the 15th May?
The next theme is Paleo, a gluten/grain/dairy free culinary experience & adventure!
Many people have asked me before, “what do you ACTUALLY eat?!” And there answer is LOADS!
The Internet Is a fabulous source of knowledge and tips for how to adapt recipes that fit within the Paleo
boundaries. And besides, it's always good to have a few recipes up your sleeve for those times where you may find yourself cooking for a house guest who has
dietary restrictions.
There is a whole world of food available to you and I can promise, it's not all about salad!
To get you started, here's a couple of my favorite recipes.... If you are Interested in looking up some more recipes either for potluck or for your own personal use
take a look at :
http://civilizedcavemancooking.com/http://againstallgrain.com/http://paleomom.com
Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles
What you need:
2 medium zucchini (about 2 1/2 cups noodles)12-15 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 1/2 lb)1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or melted ghee)1-3 garlic cloves, crushed or grated (I use 3)1 tbsp minced fresh parsleyZest from 1/2 lemonJuice from 1/2 lemon (about 1 tbsp)pinch salt and pepper (optional to taste)1/2 - 1 tbsp ghee (or butter) (I use 1 tbsp)1 1/2 - 2 cups baby spinach
How to make:
Defrost, peel, and devein the shrimp if needed. Crush or grate garlic with a zester/grater. Mix together olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, zest, parsley, and salt and pepper and marinate for about 20-30 minutes. Make noodles from zucchini using a julienne peeler or spiral slicer (or cut into thin strips). Place noodles in a strainer or colander. Sprinkle noodles with salt, toss and let sit for 10-20 minutes to release liquid. (Skip this step if you don't plan to cook your zucchini.)
Drain water from zucchini and pat dry with paper towels (I squeeze water out gently.). Heat ghee over medium heat (have all your ingredients ready to go). Add shrimp (with the marinade) and cook for about 30 seconds. Flip the shrimp, cook for another 30 seconds, then add the zucchini
noodles. Toss a few times to coat. Add spinach and basil, continue tossing gently and let cook for a minute or two or until noodles are cooked to preference and shrimp is cooked through. Add salt and pepper to taste and squeeze on some extra lemon juice if needed (I squeeze on the other other lemon half.). Garnish with basil and lemon zest if desired.
*Don't cook for too long after adding noodles or shrimp will be overcooked. If you prefer softer noodles, cook shrimp for about a minute on each side, remove from pan. Then add noodles until soft and toss with shrimp.
Paleo Spinach Brownies (nut free!)
This recipe makes a 9″x13″ tray of brownies
Ingredients:1 ¼ cups frozen chopped spinach (measured frozen)1 cup pureed green plantain (1 large plantain or 1 1/2 medium plantains)6 oz semisweet chocolate (substitute bittersweet for a less sweet brownie)½ cup extra virgin coconut oil½ cup palm shortening (or substitute butter)6 eggs1 Tbsp honey1 Tbsp molasses½ cup cocoa powder1 Tbsp vanilla (or substitute espresso)¼ tsp baking soda½ tsp salt½ tsp cream of tartarpinch cinnamon
Preheat oven to 325F. Line a 9”x13” baking pan with wax paper or use a silicone baking pan.Melt coconut oil and chocolate together over low heat on the stove top or medium power in the microwave. Add vanilla and stir to incorporate. Let cool.Mix cocoa powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt and cinnamon.Blend spinach, plantain, egg, honey and molasses together in a food processor or blender, until completely smooth (2-4 minutes).Add palm shortening to food processor and process until full incorporated.Add melted chocolate mixture to egg mixture slowly and processing/blending constantly.Mix in dry ingredients and process/stir to fully incorporate.Pour batter into prepared baking pan and spread out with a spatula.Bake for 40minutes & enjoy
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Donations to a charityHave you ever done a major clean-‐up at home, or moved house, and realised half your stuff you don’t need or want anymore? Stuff that is still in good condition and you find a pity to just throw it out?
There is a charity in the Zürich Oberland that accepts used items. They take a trailer full of these goods about once a month to poor countries e.g. Ukraine, Romania, Hungary, Georgia, Albania to deliver these items to the poorest of the poor.
The charity is called Osteuropa Mission www.osteuropamission.ch
Please note: All items should still be in nice condition!
Goods accepted: -‐ Adult/children clothing and shoes, toys, blankets, bedding. These should be delivered either in boxes with a lid (banana box style) or in a bag that is tied closed!
Also accepted: -‐ Small furniture pieces (e.g. baby bed, changing table), baby items in general (car seat, stroller).
The drop-‐off address is: Fam. SchmidIm Lindhof 128617 Mönchaltorf044 948 11 75
Please phone them, they will show you what to do, where, how etc. Afterwards, one is allowed to just go there anytime and drop directly into the trailer.
Sharon’s Tips
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The Girls Club Visits Kulturama
To earn their science badge, the Girls Club’s April activity was
held at Kulturama, a small museum in Zurich a few blocks
behind Stadelhofen. Somehow this little gem was largely
unknown to many of us parents. While only a few floors, in
typical Swiss fashion, it is extremely well done. We learned
about the human body, from the five senses to a closer look at
our skeleton and how it compares to other animals. Another
floor presented a basic timeline from dinosaurs through the
evolution of man. In the attic, the kids were able to put their
new knowledge to use with a hands-on area that included
everything from x-rays to animal pelts.
We finished off the day at a nearby park where the girls
thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful weather and made the most of
it by rolling down the grassy hill.
I continue to be impressed with my husband Dave’s ability to
teach children and keep their attention. Thank you so much
and thanks to all the other parents who helped out.
http://www.kulturama.ch/
Girls Club News
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"My WAC Garden" Drawing Competition
Don't we all dream of a slightly different WAC garden, one without the garbage containers and their yucky smell? In a hope that one day our dream will come true, let's see how the kids
imagine our new garden would look like!
The WAC is holding a drawing competition for kids age 3-10, and there will be prizes for the three best drawings!!
You can submit your child's drawing at the office in an envelop labelled to the attention of Sirine, or directly to me. Please indicate your name, your child's name and age, and your
contact details.
Good luck...Sirine
Volume 19 , Issue 2 May 2014Library News Laura Horlacher
Hello WAC Members, I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Laura Horlacher and I am your new WAC Head Librarian. Before I tell you about what is new at the Library, I'd like to thank Jessica for her valuable work as Head Librarian this last year. I hope to follow well in her footsteps in maintaining and renewing our club's library. Now on to news from the library. --Our reservation system is up. If you want to reserve a book or DVD, let a librarian know and you will be contacted by e-mail or personally as soon as the item you reserved is there. --On the Club's bulletin board and on the library door, we post the names and descriptions of the films we have and what is coming. Come by and check out what we are adding to our DVD collection.--We also have a "survey" posted down in the library and outside on the library door. This survey lists the movies which we are thinking of purchasing. If you haven't seen this survey, drop down and look at it. (It will always be changing as we weigh the results, purchase movies, and post new purchase ideas). If you would like to rent a movie from us in the future, you can help by writing your name down by the movie titles you want to rent. This way we know if the movie interests enough members for the library to offer it. New suggestions are also welcome!!
We are also looking to improve our book collection. Do you know of any particularly good easy readers or children's fiction or non-fiction books? Send us your suggestions. Thanks and hope to see you soon in our library.
Here is a list of the newest DVD titles which have come in:
Adult DVD'sThor 2--The Dark WorldCaptain PhillipsHobbit 2-Desolation of SmaugLiberaceGravityBlue JasmineSaving Mr. Banks42QuartettThe Family
Children and TeensHunger Games-Catching FireHorrible Histories Seasons 4 & 5Dragons: Riders of BerkFrozenBarbie: In A Pony TaleThe WeatherRoman Mysteries Season 2 New from Usborne (arriving soon): Penny Dreadful Series books 1-6The Fantastic Diaries of Bethesda Clarice de Trop 1-3Puzzle OceanSearch for the Sunken City
Dear WAC members,
I would like to welcome the new Library Chair, Laura Horlacher. She has agreed to take on the responsibilities of running our beloved library. She is very enthusiastic and on the ball. I am confident she will do a magnificent job. I can already see, in the short time she has been in charge, some great improvements. Laura, we are looking forward to a stellar year and I am looking forward to working for you as a volunteer.
Jessica Bachofen, former Library Chair
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NEW AT THE
LIBRARY!
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Explanation on the change in the WAC Handbook
Article 5. LIABILITY
Original text:
Members are to note that they participate in any Club or activity entirely at their own risk. Neither the Club nor the Board of Directors shall be held responsible for any injury, damage or loss incurred by the general members, while participating in any Club activity or function. The liability of each individual member of the Club to any third party is limited to the membership dues, see fee schedule under Article 2. Finance. Section 1. Membership Dues and Income. (Swiss Civil Code, Article 71).
Change to: (add a sentence)
WAC is responsible to keep the club/school facilities in a safe condition.
Members are to note that they participate in any Club or activity entirely at their own risk. Neither the Club nor the Board of Directors shall be held responsible for any injury, damage or loss incurred by the general members, while participating in any Club activity or function. The liability of each individual member of the Club to any third party is limited to the membership dues, see fee schedule under Article 2. Finance. Section 1. Membership Dues and Income. (Swiss Civil Code, Article 71).
Explanation of the change:
1. As an organization WAC has to take certain responsibility whether we write it or not.
2. To keep the facilities safe is the basic responsibility WAC has to take.
3. After changing our Handbook will look friendlier and fair.
4. WAC is the legal face of our organization. School is part of WAC. WAC as an organization has to take the responsibility, not any individual person.
-Sima
Dear WAC Members: In April, a vote was put before the membership to change the wording in the WAC Handbook. This measure was not passed. In order to inform our members, our Vice-President, Sima, has offered a better explanation of the need for new wording. We hope this clarifies the measure and will help when the measure is again on the ballot.
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Swiss Corner Our adopted country of Switzerland can be a confusing place at times, and in an attempt to help understand what our fellow man is saying I’d like to offer a few phrases in Swiss-German and a Swiss recipe each month.
Here are some more words to listen for and add to your Swiss-German vocabulary.
Shopping, ordering, and paying
CH-de DE EN
choschte kosten costwivil choscht das? was kostet das? how much does this cost?wivil choschted ...? was kosten ...? how much ..?gänd S mer ... geben Sie mir ... give me ...de Beck/bim Beck der Bäcker/in der Bäckerei the baker/in the bakerys Lädeli der Laden the shops Kilo das Kilo a kilos Stuck das Stück a pieces Bröötli das Brötchen a bread rollde Kafi der Kaffee coffeee Tasse häissi Schoggi eine Tasse heisse Schokolade a hot chocolates Glassee (Glacé) das Eis ice creamwas toorfs sii? was wünschen Sie? What can I get for you?Susch na öppis? sonst noch etwas? Will there be anything else?was macht das zäme? was macht das? what is that all together?(chani) zale bitte! (kann ich) zahlen bitte! can I pay please?
Sample sentences:
“Ich hett gèèrn e Schale, bitte”“Ich hett gèèrn vier Bröötli”Susch na öppis? - “Nai, tanke. Was macht das?”“Chan ich zale, bitte?”
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Swiss Chuchimore than just Fondue and Raclette!
Spinatwähe & Früchte Wähe
Spinatwähe:
This is yet another fool-proof dinner or lunch idea. It can be put
together in just a few minutes and it
pleases everyone!
1 package Kuchenteig, (can be
found in the refrigerated section)
300g Gruyère cheese, grated
2 dl Milk2 dl Rahm (cream - full or half)
2 Eggs300g (or less according to taste)
frozen Spinach - unseasoned
“ungewürzt”- (either whole
“Blattspinat” or chopped
“Gehackt”) - defrosted and
drained
Pinch of nutmeg
Salt and Pepper
Preheat your oven to 220 degrees.
Lay your pie crust into a round
buttered baking form. In a large
bowl, lightly beat eggs. Add
grated cheese, milk, cream, the
drained spinach, a pinch of
nutmeg, and salt and pepper. Mix
lightly until just combined. Pour into
your pie crust. In the bottom half of
the oven, bake for around 40-45
minutes. If your wähe browns too
quickly, lightly place a piece of
aluminum foil over the top and
continue to bake as usual. Serve
warm or room temperature.
Früchtewähe:
This can be made with most any stone fruit - apricots, plums, cherries
- as well as apples or rhubarb. An easy and delicious treat!
1 pkg. Kuchenteig3 tablespoons ground hazelnuts or
almonds
850g Apricots, stones removed and
cut into quarters (or other fruit)
In a bowl, mix together:
2 dl Milk1 dl Rahm (full or half)
1 Egg1 tablespoon Maizena (cornstarch)
3 tablespoons Sugar
Preheat your oven to 220 degrees.
Lay your piecrust in a round
buttered baking form. Using a fork,
make a few holes in the crust to
prevent it bubbling up. Pre-bake
your piecrust for 15 minutes and let
cool. Spread finely the hazelnuts or
almonds over the crust. Place your
apricots or other fruit on top, and
then pour over the batter. Bake in
the lowest part of the oven for 45
minutes. Serve slightly warm, room
temperature, or cold.
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Love kids, love movies?!
The WAC needs you!
We are looking for a volunteer(s) to take over running our popular
KIDS MOVIE NIGHTS that are held once a month for the children (4+) at the WAC, normally on a Friday night.
Movies are provided from the Library, drinks, popcorn and hotdogs are made available for
all attendees!
If interested, please contact Clare Taylor at [email protected]
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WAC����������� ������������������ PLAYGROUPSZoom Zoom Zoom !
* Lots of singing, dancing, and moving
* Story time or theme discussion
* Every Tuesday starting at 9:30-11:30
Questions? Contact [email protected]
ROCKIN’ RASCALSRockin’ Rascals welcomes kids aged 0-4 and their mom-dad-caregiverEvery Thursday from 9:15-11:15for songs, playing, crafts and snack!
Hosted by Annie Forster, Bettina [email protected]
Cost: 5.-CHF members, 10.-CHF non-members
Disclaimer: Members, their families and guests are reminded that participation in WAC activities is entirely on their own discretion and/or risk. Neither the Women’s Activity Club nor its representatives shall be held responsible for damage, injury or loss incurred by
the use of Club property or participation in club events.
Bumps and BabiesCome join us for morning coffee and cake and
meet new friends!For more information
please [email protected]
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Lunch ClubA Two Hour Supervised Lunch Break
Mon-Tues-Thurs-Fri 11:45-13:45
Cost: 15chf per child/per day
Parents are responsible for their own child’s sack lunch.
Please fill in a registration form at the WAC or see our website for more info.
THE WAC DAY EXCURSIONS BOOK
For all those excursions around Zurich and beyond, don’t forget the revised WAC Excursion Book, listing great days out in and around the Zurich area.
Available from the office or library for just 5 SFr.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
19:15-11:15 Playgroup11:45-13:45 Lunch Club
211:45-13:45 Lunch Club 16:05-17:05 Beginner Ballet
310:00-11:00 Beginner ballet
4 511:45-1:45pm Lunch Club4:05-5:05 Adv Ballet19:00-20:30 A1/A2 German
69:30-11:30 Playgroup11:45-1:45pm Lunch Club16:15 Drama Club 19:00-20:30 B1/B2 German
79:00-11:15 Music Learning10:00 Library open 13:30 Library open 14:45 ESL 4 16:00 ESL 519:30 Craft Evening
89:15-11:15 Playgroup11:45-13:45 Lunch Club19:30 Dinner Club
911:45-13:45 Lunch Club 16:05-17:05 Beginner Ballet
1010:00-11:00 Beginner ballet
11 1211:45-1:45pm Lunch Club4:05-5:05 Adv Ballet19:00-20:30 A1/A2 German
139:30-11:30 Playgroup11:45-1:45pm Lunch Club16:15 Drama Club 19:00-20:30 B1/B2 German
149:00-11:15 Music Learning10:00 Library open 13:30 Library open 14:45 ESL 4 16:00 ESL 5
159:15-11:15 Playgroup11:45-13:45 Lunch Club19:00 Potluck Club
1611:45-13:45 Lunch Club 16:05-17:05 Beginner Ballet
1710:00-11:00 Beginner ballet
18 1911:45-1:45pm Lunch Club4:05-5:05 Adv Ballet19:00-20:30 A1/A2 German
209:30-11:30 Playgroup11:45-1:45pm Lunch Club16:15 Drama Club 19:00-20:30 B1/B2 German
219:00-11:15 Music Learning10:00 Library open 13:30 Library open 14:45 ESL 4 16:00 ESL 520:00 Readers gone WACky
229:15-11:15 Playgroup11:45-13:45 Lunch Club
2311:45-13:45 Lunch Club 16:05-17:05 Beginner Ballet
2410:00-11:00 Beginner ballet2:00 WAC Summer BBQ
25 2611:45-1:45pm Lunch Club4:05-5:05 Adv Ballet19:00-20:30 A1/A2 German
279:30-11:30 Playgroup11:45-1:45pm Lunch Club16:15 Drama Club 19:00-20:30 B1/B2 German
289:00-11:15 Music Learning10:00 Library open 13:30 Library open 14:45 ESL 4 16:00 ESL 5
299:15-11:15 Playgroup11:45-13:45 Lunch Club
3011:45-13:45 Lunch Club 16:05-17:05 Beginner Ballet
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