Event Details
Join the Cornell Club of Switzerland for our 38th Annual Thanksgiving Celebration in Geneva on Saturday, 30 November 2024! This year’s event promises to be a grand occasion, hosted at the luxurious President Wilson Hotel. The evening will begin with our Annual General Assembly, followed by a delightful apéro and champagne toast. We will conclude with a traditional gourmet Thanksgiving feast, making it a night to remember.
PROGRAM
Saturday Afternoon Cultural Excursion
13:30 – Guided tour (approx. two hours) of the renowned Patek Philippe Museum, conducted in English. The museum houses one of the world’s most prestigious horological collections, featuring around 2,500 pieces, including watches, automata, precious objects, and portrait miniatures on enamel. Visitors will be taken on a fascinating journey through five centuries of Genevan, Swiss, and European watchmaking artistry, with an overview of Patek Philippe’s exquisite craftsmanship since 1839.
Price: CHF 16.00 per person
Capacity: Limited to 20 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority will be given to dues-paying members.
Official Program
17:00 – Annual General Meeting in the Salon Jupiter.
18:00 – Aperitif in the Wilson Gallery. Enjoy a one-hour open bar with an assortment of canapés, accompanied by a selection of white and red wines, champagne, beers, sodas, fruit juices, and mineral water.
19:00 – Festive Thanksgiving Dinner in the Salon Apollon.
- A three-course dinner featuring traditional turkey and classic side dishes, with mineral water, tea, and coffee included.
- Wine, soft drinks, and other beverages can be ordered separately and paid for during dinner.
- Please notify the hotel if you have special dietary requirements.
Pricing (including the aperitif)
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- Active (dues-paying) member: CHF 120.00
- Non-dues paying member and guests: CHF 150.00
- Young alumni (who are also dues-paying members) born in 1994 or later: CHF 60.00
Special Rates at the Hotel:
- CHF 310.00 per double room (2 people) including breakfast (city taxes of CHF 3.75 per person not included).
- CHF 280.00 per single room (1 person), including breakfast (city tax of CHF 3.75 per person not included).
- These exclusive rates are also available for pre- and post-event nights.
- Reservation contact: Ms. Aude Chappet at a.chappet@hotelpresident.ch or +41 (0)22 906 62 15.
- Please mention the booking code “Cornell Club of Switzerland” when making your reservation.
- Hotel room cancellation policy
- No fees for cancellations made up to 1 day prior to arrival.
- Cancellations made less than 1 day before arrival will incur charges for the entire stay.
Cancellations for the event received after 22 November 2024 and no-shows will be subject to full charges.
- If you prefer alternative accommodations, there are plenty of other options available in the Geneva area.
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