SAS Historic from 2006 to now
Over two decades of celebrating and connecting the Swiss community in Singapore
2008
Amendment and approval of the Constitution at the Annual General Meeting and approved by ROS the 26.5.2008.
The outgoing president Luzia Kappeler has handed over the presidency to Gabrielle Bonnet. The official ceremony was held at the Swiss Embassy.
2006 | How it started
Creation of the Swiss Association of Singapore by founder Luzia Kappeler, the first President, who wanted to offer a platform of contact and network to Swiss people living in Singapore.
Creation of the first SAS Constitution on December 5 and
Open Day of the Swiss Association of Singapore on December 10.
2009, June 1st
2011
Gabrielle Bonnet handed over the presidency to Manuela Panos-Gissler.
Reworking the SAS Communication and Graphic Identity and the launching of new web site that significantly increased SAS visibility in Singapore and Switzerland.
2012
Revision of the Constitution in April.
In August, special ART STAGE Night-Farewell Party of Ambassador Joerg Reding @UBS.
2013
The EC Team with the help of the Committee has organised 93 events on that year!
In March, revision of the Constitution.
Founding Member of UAS-United Associations of Singapore-a platform of 20 local and national associations sharing their network and resources.
Welcoming party to Ambassador Thomas Kupfer @Senso.
Promoting the book’s launch “Swiss in Singapore” by author Andreas Zangger under the Swiss Embassy patronage.
2014, March 13th
Manuela Panos-Gissler, the outgoing president has handed over the presidency to Claire Lecomte.
2015, March 23th
Claire Lecomte, the outgoing president has handed over the presidency to Janine Bachmann.
In December, the EC Team, with the help of the committee, has organised 97 events this year!
2016
On 10 December 2016 we celebrate with over 50 members the 10 year Anniversary of the Swiss Association of Singapore at Wine Universe.
In December, the EC Team with the help of the committee has organised 98 events this year.
2017
In November the launch of an update of the website with improvements on member renewal and booking system.
2019, April 8th
Janine Bachmann, the outgoing president has handed over after four years the presidency to Lionel Berthod
2022, March 15th
Lionel Berthod, the outgoing president has handed over after 3 years as the vice president and another 3 years as the president to Daniela Erni.
2026, April 7th
Daniela Erni, the outgoing president has handed over the presidency after 4 years to the vice president Oriana de Saint Priest.