SWISS CENTER OF NORTH AMERICA INC

Swiss Culture Heritage and Roots

aka Swiss Center of North America INC   |   New Glarus, WI   |  http://www.theswisscenter.org

Mission

The Swiss Center welcomes guests from around the world and works to promote appreciation for and awareness of Swiss heritage, culture and pride. The Swiss Center celebrates our Swiss roots and we work to make sure Swiss heritage doesn't disappear in North America. The Swiss Center is a gathering place for people to share stories and experiences formed by their enduring ties to Switzerland, around the universal themes of tradition and migration. There are more than 15,000 items in our Tritt Library and Archives. We have 100 year old colorized prints from Switzerland; sterioviews of Switzerland produced by American companies during the late 1800's to early 1900's; and antique marketing and advertising documents. Our Material Collection includes clothing, textiles, folk and and fine art.

Ruling year info

2000

Principal Officer

Beth Zurbuchen

Main address

507 Durst Road

New Glarus, WI 53574 USA

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EIN

39-1982514

NTEE code info

Cultural, Ethnic Awareness (A23)

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Our programs

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www.theswisscenter.org

Our centerpiece of making Swiss connections, theswisscenter.org went live this past June.  This website, and other social media will help us connect the Swiss world through innovative, interactive web-based technology

Population(s) Served
Adults

Through the Donald G. Tritt Library within the Swiss Center, we are archiving Swiss history by acquiring and housing an extensive collection of books, records and artifacts.

Population(s) Served
Adults

The Swiss Center supports programs and ideas celebrating theculture and heritage of the Swiss-American community. In,2010 and 2011 we featured book readings, movies and art.

Population(s) Served
Adults

The Swiss Center receives hundreds of Swiss genealogy inquiries every year from people looking to find the records and the stories linked to their Swiss immigrant past.

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How we listen

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Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

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  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We act on the feedback we receive

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time

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SWISS CENTER OF NORTH AMERICA INC

Board of directors
as of 02/22/2022
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Board chair

Johm Etter

no affiliation

Term: 2015 - 2022

John Etter

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Ed Brand

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Jane Mauer

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Terry Goetz

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Fred Behrens

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Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 3/29/2021
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Leadership

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Sexual orientation
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Disability status
Person without a disability

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