Post Messenger Recorder -

Dear Editor,

The Swiss Center of North America is deeply grateful to everyone who helped make this year's Polka for the Swiss fundraising event Sunday, April 15th, a great success despite a spring snowfall limiting travel for some.

This is the third year that Mike and Roland of the New Glarus Hotel Restaurant have hosted Polka for the Swiss. With your assistance, and that of your incredible staff, we raised nearly $7,000 for the non-profit Swiss Center of North America. Mike and Roland understand what it is to be a community partner and I warmly thank you.

I also want to thank the New Glarus Maennerchor, Jodlerklub and Green County Alphorns who added to the spirit of Polka for the Swiss, as well as the nearly 80 businesses or individuals who donated to our Silent and Live Auctions, Wine Pull and volunteered. That includes my number-one Polka supporter, Ruth Anderegg.

Thank you. Danke. Merci, New Glarus Hotel Restaurant and all who braved the snow to attend. I am so honored to be part of this giving and philanthropic community.

Beth Zurbuchen,

President

Swiss Center of North America