With the ASW to the Federal Parliament

The 55th General Meeting the ASW on 4 May in Berne was embedded in an impressive supporting program. The members met punctually at 3.30 p.m. on the Federal Palace Terraces. From there, they were treated to a breathtaking view of Bern, the Aare and the mountain peaks. Everyone was given a name badge for better identification and then it was off into the hallowed halls of Swiss politics.

 Bag check and Wandelhalle

Like a school class on a hiking day, we giggled and chatted in the queue for the ID check: about this and that. After checking our bags and going through the metal detector, we were greeted by the guide who led us through the National Council, the Council of States and the Wandelhalle for an hour.

Walk and aperitif

After the guided tour, we walked towards the Aare, where an aperitif was served at Schwellenmätteli, right on the riverbank. Fine appetizers and a glass of wine, good conversation and a lively exchange of ideas in beautiful weather - a real success.

AGM and dinner

All items of business were unanimously approved at the subsequent Annual General Meeting. Ivan Zumbühl, President, Andy Ruf, Vice President, Michael Waldvogel and Claude Hitz were confirmed as members of the Board of Directors, while Nadine Huggel and René Häfliger were elected as new members. A well-rounded event.