December 2007 Newsletter
Dear Member,
The next general membership meeting, for all members, will be held on Monday, December 10th at 8:00 pm.
Calendar of Events
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Date |
Day |
Event |
Time |
Place |
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Dec 2 |
Sun |
Advent Concert |
2:00 pm |
Deutsche Halle |
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Dec 3 |
Mon |
Property Committee Meeting |
7:30 pm |
Office |
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Dec 8 |
Sat |
Tannenbaum Nacht |
6:15 pm |
Deutsche Halle |
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Dec 9 |
Sun |
Children’s Christmas Party |
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm |
Deutsche Halle |
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Dec 14 |
Fri |
ROMANTISCHE MUSIK |
7:30 pm |
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Dec 16 |
Sun |
Weihnachts Show 2007 |
4:00 pm |
Deutsche Halle |
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Dec 18 |
Tue |
Konversationsrunde |
7:30 pm |
Library |
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Dec 31 |
Mon |
Silvester / New Year’s Eve |
7:30 pm |
Deutsche Halle |
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Jan 12 |
Sat |
Inaugural Ball |
6;30 pm |
Deutsche Halle |
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Jan 15 |
Tue |
Konversationsrunde |
7:30 pm |
Library |
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Jan 28 |
Mon |
German Genealogy |
7:30 pm |
Deutsche Halle |
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Feb 19 |
Tue |
Konversationsrunde |
7:30 pm |
Library |
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Feb 25 |
Mon |
German Genealogy |
7:30 pm |
Deutsche Halle |
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Feb 23 |
Sat |
Wine Tasting |
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IN MEMORIUM
Erwin Weisser
PROPERTY COMMITTEE
A contract was placed with the engineering firm McBride & Ziegler, Inc. to begin engineering work and secure permits to improve the grading, stabilize the soil and modify drainage of the 2 acre field on the south end of the DSB property. M&Z will meet with the Property Committee on December 3rd to discuss engineering concepts to improve this land parcel which will serve both DSB Soccer and Oktoberfest parking needs.
GERMAN GENEALOGY GROUP
The Genealogy Group will not meet in December. The next meeting will be on Monday, Jan 28th at 7:30 in the Deutsche Halle. As one way of studying the social history of our ancestors we will have the privilege of hearing about daily life in Europe from two of our club leaders who grew to adulthood in Europe before immigrating to America. All members are invited to attend this meeting. The program will be repeated the last Monday of February with two more speakers. They will be announced at the December meeting and the Jan newsletter.
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRESIDENT
Liebe Mitglieder (Dear Members):
Once again we are coming close to the end of another exciting year in the Delaware Saengerbund.
We have a lot to be thankful for: all of our committees and subgroups have reported satisfactory progress, fun in their endeavors and wonderful support from our membership. Our monthly meetings have been well attended – indicating the high interest by all members in what is going on. Our Membership Secretary, Hans Nafzinger is still accepting new members in by the dozens and many more people are inquiring of how to join.
The Ladies have once again done an outstanding job supporting the D.S.B.
The House Committee continues to surprise us with new drinks, new entertainment and good food. This will certainly draw new faces into the Bauernstube.
The Entertainment Committee has been very active and has added, as well as expanded many activities throughout the year.
The Property Committee did a great job in maintaining our beautiful property and preserving it for the future.
We can’t say enough about the Oktoberfest Committee and all the help they received from members and non-members alike – great job.
The Culture Committee is doing a wonderful job in preserving our heritage. Isn’t it gratifying to see 47 of our children coming to the Delaware Saengerbund Schule every Sunday afternoon to learn the German Language and culture while having fun and enjoying each other?
We also have the Singers and Dancers disseminating our culture into the community throughout the year.
I can’t forget the effort of your Board of Directors who spent many hours planning and working for the Delaware Saengerbund.
I’m sure I probably forgot many of you who have contributed to our success – please consider yourself included.
Thank you for being part of us and thank you for your ongoing support. Have a joyous Holiday Season and continue your involvement in the Delaware Saengerbund for many years to come.
Thank you,
Richard Grieb
ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE
Thanks to all of the members who volunteered to work the Oktoberfest Appreciation party. With your help, we were able to provide a very memorable evening. Special thanks to our younger members and friends. We hope to use you all again.
· Children’s Christmas Party, Sunday December 9th - Our annual Children’s Christmas Party will be held on Sunday, December 9th. This party will be held from 12:00pm to 2:00pm, and is open to children 10 years old and under. We prefer 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 email access, please return a completed registration form to the DSB Kids Party box located in the Bauernstube. Deadline for this party is Sunday, November 18th. Late registrations will NOT be accepted. Much planning goes into these events and your cooperation in registration is appreciated. Please remember that without registration, your child (ren) will NOT receive a gift.
· Weihnachts Show 2007, Sunday December 16th – Join us for an afternoon of music and song. The Delaware Saengerbund is hosting Alle jahre wieder, featuring Die Mooskirchner, Duo Herzzblatt, and Sarah.
The Entertainment Committee will offer a Schnitzel Dinner & Show ticket for $20.00. Show only for $15.00. Reserved tables are available for groups of 8 or more. Dinner & Show tickets must be purchased by Monday, December 3rd. Dinner and Show tickets purchased after the 3rd will be $25.00. For tickets or more information contact Brian Schulz at 302-453-8557, and brianofdsb@aol.com. Our spring event sold out. Don’t miss this special event. Buy your tickets early.
· Silvester / New Years Eve, Monday, December 31st - Please mark your calendar for our Silvester, or New Year’s Eve Celebration. This year Duo VIP will travel from Germany to perform at our party. Tickets for our New Years Eve Party are $45 per member and $50 per guest and include dinner, drinks, and snacks.
Doors open at 6:30pm with dinner at 7:00pm. Live music provided from 8:30pm – 12:30am. Tickets will be available for purchase beginning November 28th in the Bauernstube, and every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday until December 21st. For more information, contact Brian Schulz at 302-453-8557 or by email to brianofdsb@aol.com.
· Inaugural Ball, Saturday January 12th, 2008 – This event is our annual induction of DSB officers. No tickets are required for the Inaugural Ball as this is our January general assembly. Following the meeting, the JT Orchestra will provide music for your dancing pleasure.
REPORT OF THE MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
The Membership Committee met on November 5, 2007 and interviewed and accepted the following new members:
1. Katharina Akins was sponsored by Lore Hauck and Leroy Thompson. Katharina is retired from Retail Management. She lives in New Castle, Delaware, and is joining as a Supporting Member.
2. Claus and Mechthild Berneck were sponsored by Margot Kulp and Emilie Smelgus. Claus is an IT Director and Mechthild is a Nurse. They enjoy cooking, baking, sewing, knitting and reading. Their children are Jens (8) and Christopher (5). They live in Newark, Delaware and are joining as Active Members.
3. Heike and Gary Clouse were sponsored by Monica Freymann and Trudy Gilgenast. Gary is a Manager and Heike is a Housewife and German Language Teacher. They live in Newark, Delaware, and enjoy music and crafts. They have a daughter Olivia (8), and are joining as Active Members.
4. Eugene and Gloria Ernst were sponsored by Ellis Schmidt and Walter Levering. Eugene is a retired Electrical Engineer, and they enjoy genealogy, gardening, photography and travel. They live in Newark, Delaware and are joining as Supporting Members.
5. Peter and Constance Hill were sponsored by Carl Renner and Chuck Hensler. Peter is a Chemical Engineer and Constance is a Nurse Practitioner. Their hobbies are music, auto restoration and home repair. They have three children, Stefan (15), Cerise (12), and Christa (8). They live in Woodstown, New Jersey and are joining as Active Members.
6. Kenneth and Sharon Hoffecker were sponsored by Horst Fischer and Kathryn Widdekind. Kenneth is retired and Sharon is “semi-retired”. They enjoy genealogy, the Porsche Club of America, and Delaware Enduro Riders. They live in Middletown, Delaware and are joining as Active Members.
7. Christian Hoffman and Amy McDowell were sponsored by Hilmar Fricke and William Sigmund. Christian is a Chemical Engineer, and their children are Devan (8) and Jaden (1). They enjoy travel, music, computers, languages and sports. They live in Newark, Delaware and are joining as Active Members.
8. Michael Keyser was sponsored by Stephen Greene and Robert Dreibelbis. Michael is a Mechanic and Paramedic, and enjoys fishing, hunting, bowling and putt putt golf. Michael lives in Newark, Delaware and is joining as a Supporting Member.
9. Edward and Elizabeth Kiomall were sponsored by Hilmar Fricke and Richard Leaning. Edward is a Tailor and owner of a Menswear store and Elizabeth is a Bookkeeping Manager. They live in Elkton, Maryland and are joining as Supporting Members.
10. Jeff and Dianne Silver were sponsored by Irene Rice and Robert Hawkins. Jeff is a Computer Networking Security Engineer and Dianne is a Homemaker. Their hobbies include German language, triathlons, and being active with their church. Their children are Jessica (8) and Ryan (5). They live in Newark, Delaware and are joining as Supporting Members.
The Delaware Saengerbund currently has 860 members, which consists of 450 Active, 52 Honorary and 358 Supporting members. Please remember to turn in your dues for 2008 by December 31st, 2007.
DSB
Friday Night Menu
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November 30th |
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Linguini with Clams in White Wine Sauce (Served with Garlic Bread) |
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$5.00 |
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Steamed Maine Mahogany Clams |
½ Doz. 1Doz. |
$2.50 $3.75 |
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December 14th Stuffed Peppers Beef Stew w/ roll |
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$4.00 $4.00 |
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January 11th Bette’s Chicken Corn Chowder (w/ Roll) Grilled Cheese w/ Chips Add Tomato Soup and Sandwich Special |
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$4.00 $2.75 $ .25 $5.50 |
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January 25th Chili w/ roll Hot Dogs Add chili, onions or both |
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$4.00 $1.50 $ .25 |
Delaware Saengerbund 2008 Dues Renewal
Drop dues off at the club or send to:
DSB Membership Secretary, 49 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE 19713
Name: ________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________ State: ____________ Zip: _____________
Email Address: ________________________________
Home Telephone: _________________________ Amt enclosed: _________________
Check Status: _____ Single $35 _____ Single (Over 62 Years) $15
_____ Family $50 _____ Family (Over 62 Years) $20
(Do not write in this area )
Classification
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CULTURE COMMITTEE
· ROMANTISCHE MUSIK - ROMANTIC HARP MUSIC IN THE GERMAN TRADITION
Celebrate Anne Sullivan Schock’s debut solo CD at a release concert and party on Friday, December 14 at 7:30pm at the Delaware Saengerbund. The music chosen for this recording was inspired by a trip to Germany with her family and an afternoon of browsing through a Munich music store. Anne’s discoveries and her delight in the country and its culture led to this collection of beautiful and enchanting melodies. Anne will perform the music from the CD live for an audience that appreciates romantic harp music.
The concert is sponsored by the DSB Culture Committee and is open to the general public. Coffee and light refreshments will be served during intermission. Tickets are $5.00 at the door; CDs will be available for purchase at the concert.
· GERMANY – A CULTURAL ADVENTURE (13 – 27 May 2008)
Price: $3,485 (includes group air and land tour)
Single Supplement - $600
November 15, 2007 - $450 – deposit
January 31, 2008 - $1,000
March 12, 2008 – final payment
Join Saengerbund members who have traveled together in the past and who are anxious to undertake another exciting adventure in touring German highlights. The Culture Committee presents this wonderful itinerary.
Discover Germany’s little known gems, taste the culinary delights and enjoy highlights of German culture and traditions. An exciting two week tour includes Bremen and Bremerhaven, with a visit to the Emigration Museum, a must for the genealogical buff doing family research. A three night stay in Berlin affords personal time to tour the many outstanding museums or a side visit to Potsdam. After a stop in Leipzig which offers a visit to the Thomaskirche where J.S. Bach worked and Luther preached, the tour continues on to two nights in Dresden. This city on the Elbe River showcases the Zwinger Palace; Green Vault, August the Strong’s famous treasury; Semper Opera and the rebuilt Frauenkirche. We continue the drive to Freiberg on the Silver Street and Seiffen, the Christmas craft capital, where we can do our shopping for the holiday. After a two night stay there the tour spends a night in Coburg, noted for the Veste, the fortress where Luther hid during the Augsburg Confession. The final three nights will be at the Platzl hotel in Munich. This city known as the ‘secret capital’ offers many gems for the visitor to discover and enjoy.
Members and friends interested in obtaining a flyer and/or signing up for this tour may contact My World Travel and tour director, John Maiorano (610-358-3744, 302-655-4770, 1-800-822-0922) or Trudy Gilgenast (302-995-1726, TrudyG@udel.edu)
· CONCORDIA GERMAN LANGUAGE CAMP – SUMMER 2008
The DSB awards two stipends valued at $2,000 each to members’ children or grandchildren to attend the Concordia German Language Camp in Minnesota next summer. Students between the ages of 8-18 are eligible to apply. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn German while having fun too. Although this is a total immersion environment (everything in German!), no prior German study is needed. Complete applications and letters are due by November 29, 2007 to the Culture Committee of the DSB.
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
Items for consideration in next month’s newsletter are due on the date of the next DSB monthly meeting (December 12th at the General Membership meeting). The next newsletter will contain items/events for December, January, February, 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 Email. Thank you for your on-going support - Rick Malley, Communications Secretary, Email: RickofDSB@DelawareSaengerbund.org.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
The Nominating Committee is pleased to present the following slate of candidates for Directors and Officers of the Delaware Saengerbund.
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Position |
Candidate |
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1st Vice President |
Dale Blevins |
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Bob Dreibelbis |
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Gary Huggler |
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Treasurer |
Chuck Snyder |
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Communications Secretary |
Hans Nafzinger |
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Membership Secretary |
Don Sturmfels |
Nominations of qualified members will be accepted from the floor. To qualify a member must be a “Voting member with at least 24 consecutive months of Active membership”. If you plan to nominate a member from the floor, please ensure that you have discussed the matter with the member and have their agreement prior to the nomination.
GERMAN CHRISTMAS SHOW
December 16th
Dinner & Show - $20
($25 after Dec 3rd)
Show Only - $15
Reserved tables available for groups of 8 or more
Contact Brian Schulz at 302-453-8557
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