BAUERNSTUBE
Food will be served on selected Friday’s from 6:00 – 9:00pm in the Bauernstube.
- February 2nd – Beef Stew
- Beef Stew w/ Roll: $3.00
- Grilled Cheese w/ Bag of Chips: $2.50
EVTG NEWS
Next meeting will be Thursday, February 1st at 8pm sharp! Members please take note of change in meeting time!
SINGERS NEWS
The Singers are sponsoring a German Breakfast at the DSB Sunday, February 25th, from 10am to 2pm. See the flyer in the newsletter. The Chef is Heinz Ambrosch. Typical American breakfast cuisine will also be available.
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRESIDENT
Liebe Mitglieder – Dear Members,
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be your Vorstand (President) for the next two years.
I am pleased and honored to be able to give back for the many good times we have experienced together in the Delaware Sängerbund and Library Association, Inc.
It is my intent, to communicate with you in this monthly newsletter on items which in my opinion are very important and meaningful to the existence of our organization.
This month I would like to re-state the objectives toward which we should try to strive.
1. To encourage, support and perpetuate the study and use of the German language, culture, traditions, customs, dancing, and German choral singing
2. To share traditional sociability among the German community and extend it to the community at large
3. To foster a better understanding of the contributions made by the German immigrant to the American way of life
4. To promote good citizenship
These four objectives are directly out of our Constitution, and I believe that we must occasionally be reminded and returned to these objectives.
We need everyone’s help to make the Delaware Sängerbund an even better and more enjoyable place than before. You can help most by:
1. Participating in all our events, lectures and classes
2. Support your Board of Directors and Committees
3. Volunteer for things that interest you
I look forward to representing all of you in the Delaware Sängerbund and helping to make the Club your home away from home where you meet and make new friends.
Mit freundlichen Grüssen,
Richard Grieb
A THANK YOU FROM YOUR PAST PRESIDENT
I would again like to thank the membership for their support over the past four years. Leading a large organization like ours can be difficult at times, but with the dedication and support of our members, it becomes very easy. Thank you to the various committees for working together. I want to again say thank you to my daughters Allyssa, and Morgan, and to my wife Stephanie, who was always there to assist me. I look forward to the next two years as 2nd Vice President. With your support, we can continue on with the events in place, and hopefully introduce new ideas.
Brian
ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE
Fasching - Carnival or Mardi Gras goes by many names in German, depending on the region and dialect: Karneval (Rhineland), Fasching (Austria, Bavaria), Fastnacht (Baden, Switzerland), Fosnat (Franconia) or Fasnet (Swabia). Whether it's Fasching or Karneval, it is a time to let off steam and live it up before the Lenten period that once called for fasting (die Fastenzeit). It is this fasting tradition that gave the celebration its Fastnacht name ("night before fasting"). In the 15th and 16th centuries, amusing plays known as Fastnachtspiele were performed during the pre-Lenten season. Today there are elaborate parades (Umzüge) in all the large and small communities where Fasching is celebrated. Floats and marchers displaying large caricature heads often lampoon regional and national politicians. Another part of the celebration involves Carnival royalty (princes, princesses) and a sort of "counter-government" during the season. The Rhineland Rosenmontagumzug is an event broadcast each year on German television, similar to the Macy's Thanksgiving parade in New York. It features colorful floats with caricatured figures mocking local and national politicians and other personalities or events.
Fasching, Saturday February 17th
Our Masked Ball, is held on the last Saturday before lent. The Jacob Titz Orchestra will play from 7:00pm to 11:00p.m. The doors open at 6:30p.m. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. Tickets will go on sale Monday, January 29th from 7:30pm until 9:00pm in the Bauernstube. Tickets will then be available every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 7:30pm until 9:00pm. Tickets are $7.00 each and will also be available at the door. Reservations can also be made by phone (302)-453-8557, or by email to brianofdsb@aol.com.
The Delaware Sängerbund 154th Stiftungsfest, Saturday March 17th
Tom Groeber and The Windjammers will play from 8:00 to 12:00. Doors will open at 6:30 and the singers and dancers will perform at 7:00. Food will be available for purchase from the Ladies of the DSB. Tickets will go on sale Monday, February 26th. Tickets are $7.00 each.
Children’s Easter Party, Sunday March 25th
The entertainment committee will host the annual Easter Party from 1:00 pm to 3:00pm. This party is open to the children and grandchildren of club members 10 years of age and under. We request registration be done via email to dsbkidsparty@comcast.net. Electronic registration will eliminate lost forms and allow us to provide conformation of receipt. If you do not have access to email, please return the completed registration form to the DSB Kids Party box located in the Bauernstube. Deadline for this party is Saturday, March 17th. Late registrations will not be accepted. Much planning goes into these events and your cooperation in registration is appreciated.
Coming soon: Spring German Show - Sunday, April 22nd
Spring Concert - Saturday, May 5th
Children’s Easter Party – Sunday March 25th – Sign –Up Sheet
For Children and Grandchildren of Members Only – Ages 10 and under.
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY!!
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Phone Number: __________________________________________________________
Child’s Name Boy Girl Age
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DEADLINE
Saturday, March 17th
LATE REGISTRATIONS NOT ACCEPTED
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Report of the Membership Secretary
The Membership Committee met on January 8, 2007. The following new members were interviewed and accepted:
1. Kenneth and Betty Bosch were sponsored by Erika Schirm and Hans Nafzinger. They live in Newark, Delaware and are both Teachers. Ken enjoys painting, German language, history, family genealogy, and Betty enjoys clay sculpture, sewing and singing. They are joining as Active Members.
2. Ronald Eschweiler was sponsored by Norbert Schneider and Ed Reitstetter. He lives in Wilmington, Delaware, and is a Mechanical Engineer at Boeing. His hobbies are photography, music and stamp collecting, and he is joining as an Active Member.
3. Marjorie and Thomas Hassell were sponsored by Tom Heck and Bob Hawkins. They live in Newark, Delaware, and are joining as Active Members.
4. Kevin and Debra Parkhurst were sponsored by Helga Kissell and Mariana Wilke. They live in North East, Maryland and have a son Matthew. Kevin is a Purchasing Manager and Debra is a volunteer. They are members of the Porsche club, and also enjoy gardening, woodworking, traveling and cooking. They are joining as Supporting Members.
5. Frederick and Heidi Scheing were sponsored by Helga Kissell and Clyde Nafzinger. They live in Lincoln University, Pennsylvania and have a daughter Greta. Fred is a CPA and Financial Planner, and Heidi is a Graphic Designer. They enjoy gardening, photography, music and film. They are joining as Active Members.
6. Gudrun and Walter Sturek were sponsored by Al Etter and Brian Schulz. They live in New Castle, Delaware. Gudrun is a Travel Agent and Walt is a retired Aerospace Engineer. They enjoy golf, travel, hunting, cooking, knitting and hiking. They are joining as Active Members.
7. Fred and Karin Wuechner were sponsored by Al Etter and Brian Schulz. Fred is a retired Tool and Die Maker, and Karin retired as a Department Manager in the Food Industry. They enjoy travel, hunting, tennis, knitting, reading and cooking. They live in Bear, Delaware and are joining as Active Members.
Please welcome our New Members, and thanks to the DSB Members who took time to sponsor them!
FROM THE LADIES OF THE DSB
The Ladies would like to congratulate newly elected officers Richard Grieb, Brian Schulz, and Gudrun Simms and wish them the best of luck in their newly elected offices. We would also like to thank Brian and Deiter Schulz for all their help and support during their tenure as President and 2nd Vice President.
Our next meetings will be Monday February 26th and Monday March 26th at 7:30pm in the Von Steuben room.
We always welcome new members to join us!
CULTURE COMMITTEE NEWS
WALDSEE WINNERS
Rachel Derby and Kaylin Matocha are the winners of the award to attend the Concordia/Waldsee German Language Camp in Moorhead, Minnesota this summer. This is an excellent opportunity for these girls to live in an immersed language environment where learning German is fun, cool and exciting.
The DSB awards $2,000/student to participate in this program where German is the daily language. All previous winners have lauded this as an awesome experience. CONGRATULATIONS, GIRLS und VIEL SPASS!
DEUTSCH FÜR KINDER CAMP – DEUTSCH MACHT SPASS!
This is the first announcement for the Deutsch für Kinder summer camp which will be held at the DSB from August 6-17, 2007. The age range is from 6-10 years and is open to members’ children and grandchildren. The two week camp will be held from 9:00 – 12:00 Monday – Friday for a total cost of $20.00 per child. Dr. Iris Busch and daughter Stefanie will again offer an interesting and fun program so that your child will be singing and speaking German at the end of camp. Contact Dr. Busch at beuren@udel.edu or 302-453-9872 if you have questions. Registration forms will follow in a future newsletter.
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
The next Communications Committee meeting will be held Friday, February 9th at 6:30pm in the Board room. Anyone interested in promoting our club, in any fashion, is invited to attend.
Items for consideration in next month’s newsletter are due on the date of the next DSB monthly meeting (February 12th at the General Membership meeting). The next newsletter will contain items/events for March, April and beyond.
If readers have questions about content, missing items or event details please contact the event sponsor directly. If you see an omission, typographical or editing error for an item you submitted, please let me know immediately by phone or Email. Thank you for your on-going support - Rick Malley, Communications Secretary, Cell: 443-756-2361 or Email: RickofDSB@DelawareSaengerbund.org.
German Breakfast at the DSB
Sponsored by
The Singers
Sunday, February 25th
10am to 2pm
Presenting
Chef Heinz Ambrosch.
Typical American breakfast cuisine also available.
Bauernstube Hours*
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Day |
Hours* |
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Sunday |
2pm |
- |
7pm |
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Monday |
7pm |
- |
11pm |
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Tuesday |
3pm |
- |
9pm |
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Wednesday |
7pm |
- |
11pm |
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Thursday |
7pm |
- |
11pm |
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Friday |
2pm |
- |
1am |
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Saturday |
7pm |
- |
12am |
*Subject to change