March 2011 Volume 6, Number 3
Monats Blatt
Vorstand
(Board of Officers)
President: Chris Baker(512-396-1348)
VP and P.E.: Eberhart Moese (830-632-9634)
2nd Vice-President: Richard Odorfer (830-629-6728)
Secretary: Leah Baker (512-396-1348)
Treasurer: Almut Wetzig (830-608-0171)
Publicity: Capt. Tom Stapleton (830-609-8129)
Public Relations: Mary Irwin (830-620-0369)
Publications: Tom Sears (830-626-2425)
Inhalt
(Contents)
Messages from Chris; Dedicated Service:
Membership Dues; Maskenball; Fun Time for All; German Classes;
Member News: Birthdays; Jodie Mikula;
Steuben Society;
Witze: Polka & Waltz Club; Remaining Events 2011;
Botschaften von Chris
March Meeting
What a great February meeting we had with the Fire on the Mountain Cloggers. We had a floor stomping great time watching them, wondering where in the world do they get that kind of energy!
We are all looking forward to our March meeting. For all new comers, our March meeting will be held at the Elks Club, located on Seguin St. across from the Chamber of Commerce/Civic Center. The meeting room will open at 6:00 PM for some friendly refreshments and fellowship. The meeting will start at 7:00. We’ll have the 3rd Generation group play and variety of German, American, Irish and country.
We continue to look for a volunteer to hold the chair position for the 4th of July Parade and the Comal County Fair Parade and the Annual Christmas Party. We have many volunteers to help with all the events, just need someone to sign the dotted line as Event Chair.
Maskenball is coming on Feb 26th. Be sure to get your tickets at the door if not already in possession. This year’s event is great food and fun with entertainment sure to “Polka” your shoes off.
Annual Dues need to be paid. See Almut please and get these finalized.
Your Executive Board approved finances to help support Gemischter Choir trip to the State event in Dallas.
Spring is upon us. Your Board is beginning plans for Folkfest and the May Annual picnic in Landa Park.
See you Tuesday evening. Chris
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Dedicated Service
Tuesday evening at the Elks Lodge the German American Society President Chris Baker recognized two former officers for their dedicated past service: Diane Moltz for ten years as Secretary and Helmuth Mayer for serving as President for 2010.
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Important Reminder
This is a reminder for those of you who have not paid your 2011 membership dues.
Remember, dues are to be paid in January. Send to:
Almut Wetzig
125 Donald Ross Place
New Braunfels, Texas 78130
Make checks payable to:
German American Society (GAS)
Dues are:
$15.00 for single membership
$ 20.00 for a couple
Please keep your membership in good standing and inform us of any change of address or e-mail. Thank you, Almut
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MASKENBALL!!
MASKENBALL!
The German American Society is sponsoring the 32nd Annual Maskenball! Come join the fun. See Cowboys, Angels, Devils, and Clouds. Then try to guess who they are.
Wear a costume or just attend to listen to the music of Robert, Kevin and Friend.
We decorate at 2 pm on February 26. Come
Wear a costume or just attend to listen to the music of Robert, Kevin and Friend.
We decorate at 2 pm on February 26. Come
help Helgard, Patrick, Jack Griffey, Helen Moese, Joyce Evans and David Schoenvogel, if you have some time.
Date: February 26th
Time: Dinner @ 6 pm (You need reservations)
Dance @ 7 pm
Date: February 26th
Time: Dinner @ 6 pm (You need reservations)
Dance @ 7 pm
Groups of 6 or more can reserve a table. They need to let me know. We also will reserve 2 tables for our Verein members.
Tickets: $10, available from Almut or at the door.
For more info call Helgard @ 625-6330
Tickets: $10, available from Almut or at the door.
For more info call Helgard @ 625-6330
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Spaßzeit für alle!
(Fun Time for All!)
At the February meeting, the Elks Lodge dance floor came alive as 14 dancers from San Antonio's renowned ensemble, Fire on the Mountain Cloggers, entertained members and guests of the German American Society. Started 26 years ago by Rusty and Linda Carolin, this 26 member dancing troupe performs 80 to 90 times yearly throughout Texas, the nation, and internationally. The goal of this clogging and percussive dance team is to preserve and to generate appreciation for traditional Appalachian style dancing.
For a video of the Cloggers, click on:
The March meeting will have a different type of toe-tapping going on. "The Third Generation" (known to us as The Baker Kids) will once again be sharing their talents with us. Although they have entertained us several times, these kids are getting pretty well-known around the state, too, playing at many different festivals and celebrations. Maybe someday we'll be able to say, "We knew them way back when they first got started." Be sure to come out and hear these talented kids.
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Adult German Classes
On January 6 our club sponsored the first of 10 consecutive German classes for adults at Cross Lutheran Church. Instructor Debbie Pickett was elated to have 33 very interested students in attendance. She is planning classes in conversational German with an emphasis on a relaxed atmosphere. Interest in the class was very high with 10 to 12 students getting turned away due to a lack of space. Hopefully, they will wait for next January's class.
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Mitglieder Nachrichten
Herzlichstes Willkommen zu den neuesten Mitgliedern unserer Vereins! We welcome most heartily our newest members:
John & Cindy Coers
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Herzlichen Glückwunsch
zum Geburtstag
(Happy Birthday)
Member birthdays in March
JoAnn Fero 3/3
Barry Irwin 3/3
Mary Ann Seidel 3/3
Dorothy Schneider 3/6
Dannie Strunk 3/7
Sylvia Mayer Sr. 3/11
Jerome Petersen 3/13
John Coers 3/14
Maria G. Roberson 3/14
Tammy Kowalski 3/20
Thomas Sears 3/25
Vernon Seiler 3/25
Roy Snyder 3/31
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Jodie Mikula
Comes To Town
On March 12th Jodie Mikula comes to Eagles Hall with her band of talented musicians. The dance is being sponsored by the Goodtime Polka & Waltz Club. The dance is from 7:00 to 11:00 and is open to all. This is an extra special dance and club fund raiser. Come out for a great evening of dancing or just sitting and listening to great polkas, waltzes, country and big band music. Jodie puts on a great show.
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Steuben Society
Prince Solms Von Braunfels Unit
As we start another year it is time to pay 2011 dues. Dues are $20.00, so see Richard Odorfer, our Treasurer, to pay your dues. I would like to encourage other members of the German American Society to join the Steuben Society. We want to show other Units our German Heritage by having a large and successful Unit. In 2011 we are planning on working with the community to teach the youth of New Braunfels about the contributions of German Immigrants in settling Texas. We call our Unit “the Prince Solms Von Braunfels Unit #1845”. We work with the German American Society to promote German Heritage in Texas. We are currently on a membership drive and would like to invite members of the German American Society to join. The New Braunfels German American Society does an excellent job promoting the German Heritage within Texas but this is a way we can inform other individuals throughout the United States about OUR German Heritage.
Please see Richard Odorfer or Ron Evans for Membership information.
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Witze
Carrot…..or it blows!
I still decide what is funny!
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Goodtime Polka & Waltz Club
Dance Schedule 2011
Eagles Hall, 257 E. South Street
New Braunfels, Texas
Saturday, April 16th
7:00-11:00 Red Ravens
Saturday, June 18th
7:00-11:00 Little Fisherman
Saturday, August 20th
7:00-11:00 Donnie Wavra
Sunday, October 9th
3:00-7:00 Cloverleaf
Sunday, December 3rd
3:00-7:00 Seven Dutchman
*Note Special Time
**Extra Special Dance +Club Fund Raiser+
Call (830)660-4866 for information
Dates are subject to change. Memberships are available anytime. Ask at sign in table for membership information.
Guests are welcome. No shorts please.
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Remaining Events 2011
March 1: General Meeting at Elks Lodge
April 5: General Meeting at Elks Lodge
April 16 & 17: Folkfest
May 3: General Meeting & Annual Picnic in Landa Park
May 7: Wein & Saenger Fest (We will be selling Schweinskoteletten (Pork Chops) &
Wurst (Sausage)
June 7: General Meeting at Elks Lodge
July 5: General Meeting at Elks Lodge
August 2: General Meeting at Elks Lodge
September 6: General Meeting at Elks Lodge
October 4: General Meeting at Elks Lodge
November 1: November General Meeting at Elks Lodge
November 4 - November 13: Wurstfest (Come help sell in our NEW Booth.)
December 3: Wassailfest (We will be selling Schweinskoteletten)
December 6 : General Meeting and Christmas Party at Elks Lodge
We will be scheduling bus trips to Beethoven (San Antonio) and Fredericksburg Weihnachtsmarkt.