January 2008 Newsletter
Dear Member,
The next general membership meeting, for all members, will be held on Saturday, January 12th at 6:30 pm.
Calendar of Events
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Date |
Day |
Event |
Time |
Place |
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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 27 |
Sun |
TAG Breakfast |
10:00 am |
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Jan 28 |
Mon |
German Genealogy |
7:30 pm |
Deutsche Halle |
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Feb 2 |
Sat |
Fasching |
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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Mar 15 |
Sat |
DSB 155th Stiftungsfest |
7:00 pm |
Deutsche Halle |
GERMAN GENEALOGY GROUP
The next meeting of the Genealogy Group 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. At this time we have 3 or our 4 speakers, they are:
- Mrs. Wally Alberer
- Mr. Heinz Ambrosch
- Mr. Horst Fischer
FROM THE LADIES OF THE DSB
Please feel free to join us in congratulating Bettie Hopkins and Rae Beattie! Bettie will continue to serve as the Ladies President and Rae is continuing to serve the Ladies as Secretary.
The dinner menu has been selected for the Inaugural Ball on January 12th, 2007.
Rouladen, Red Cabbage, Green Beans, Noodles, Dessert
Dinner is available for $11.00. Please make checks payable to the Ladies of the DSB and send to the attention of AnneMarie McNeal. Final deadline for dinner reservations is January 5th, 2007.
Our next meetings will be Monday January 22th and February 25th at 7:30pm in the Von Steuben room. We always welcome new members to join us!
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRESIDENT
Die Vorstandschaft des Delaware Sängerbundes wünscht allen Mitgliedern und Freunden ein Gesegnetes Weihnachtsfest und ein Glückliches Neues Jahr.
Richard Grieb, Präsident
Gary Huggler, 1. Vizepräsident
Brian Schulz, 2. Vizepräsident
Gudrun Simms, Protokollsekretär
Rick Malley, Mitteilungsekretär
Hans Nafzinger,Mitgliedschaftsekretär
Mary-Lynn Deafenbaugh, Schatzmeister
The Board of Directors of the Delaware Säengerbund wishes all its members and friends a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Richard Grieb, President
Gary Huggler, 1st Vice-President
Brian Schulz, 2nd Vice-President
Rick Malley, Communications Secretary
Gudrun Simms, Recording Secretary
Hans Nafzinger, Membership Secretary
Mary-Lynn Deafenbaugh, Treasurer
Delaware saengerbund & library association
Inaugural banquet 2008
SATURDAY – JANUARY 12, 2008
MENU
ROuLADEN RED CABBAGE
GREEN BEANS Noodles
COFFEE OR TEA ROLLS
DESSERT
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TEAR OFF AND RETURN WITH RESERVATION FOR
INAUGURAL BANQUET – JANUARY 12, 2007
Name of Attendee(s)
________________________________________________________________
Telephone No. ________________________
Amount enclosed ($11.00 per attendee) $ ____________________________
Please make checks payable to Ladies of the D.S.B. and send to the attention of Annemarie McNeal.
Cut off date for reservation is January 5, 2007.
DSB
Friday Night Menu
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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 |
ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE
Thanks to all of the helpers who worked the Children’s Christmas party, the children really appreciate your kindness. Everyone had a great time. Special thanks to Stephanie Schulz for organizing the crafts, purchasing the gifts, and gathering up all the helpers.
Thanks to Don Merritt for providing us with Glühwein during Tannenbaum Nacht.
Thank you to the Schmidt’s for this year’s live Christmas tree, and for another great Hayride.
Thank you to our members and guests for selling out the Weihnachts Show 2007 on December 16th.
Upcoming Events:
- 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 – 12:30 am. 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
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.
- Fasching – Saturday, February 2nd
Fasching is our Masked Ball which will be held on the last Saturday before lent. The Norbert Ludwig Orchestra will provide music for the evening. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, January 9th, 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.
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.
- The Delaware Sängerbund 155th Stiftungsfest – Saturday, March 15th
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 Wednesday, February 20th. Tickets are $7.00 each.
Election Results
Bob Driebelbis was elected as the new First Vice President, Chuck Snyder as the new Treasurer, Don Sturmfels as the new Membership Secretary, and Hans Nafzinger as the new Communications Secretary.
Beginning German Class
Elementary German Class will resume Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at 7:30 pm. You are still welcome to join the class, they will gladly have you!
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
_________ Date Received _______ Sec. Initials _______ Card(s) Printed
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REPORT OF THE
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
The Membership Committee met on December 3, 2007 and interviewed and accepted the following new members:
1. Kristen Dawn Alexander was sponsored by Dale Shortlidge and Sam Kalb. Kristen attends the University of Delaware and enjoys baking, cooking, drag racing and hockey. She lives in Newark, Delaware, and is joining as an Active Member.
2. Robert and Cynthia Krebs were sponsored by Dale Blevins and Don Sturmfels. Robert is the Director of the Office of Communications at the Diocese of Wilmington, and Cynthia is a Teacher at St. Thomas the Apostle School. Their children are Jennifer (19) and Patrick (13). They enjoy reading, movies, music, sports, travel and German heritage. They live in Wilmington, Delaware and are joining as Active Members.
3. Gregory and Tina Laskowski were sponsored by Helga Hoeschel and Olga Jahn. Gergory is a Machinist and Tina is a Homemaker. They have two children, Shelby (5) and Holley (1). They live in Newark, Delaware, and enjoy cars, fishing, hiking, auto racing and are also members of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. They are joining as Active Members.
4. Paul and Lois Prusinowksi were sponsored by John Hauck and Annemarie McNeal. They are both retired and enjoy antiquing, metal detecting and travel. They live in Newark, Delaware and are joining as Active Members.
5. Larry and Deborah Rigler were sponsored by Inge Keith and Helga Kissell. Larry works in Maintenance and Deborah is a Credit Analyst. Their hobbies are cooking, gardening, fishing and hunting. They live in Landenberg, Pennsylvania and are joining as Supporting Members.
6. Ingeborg Stumpf was sponsored by Erika Ambrosch and Lisa Fisher. Inge is a Registered Nurse for surgery, and she enjoys music (a member of our chorus), sports, big game hunting, travel, diving, and different culture and languages. She lives in Middletown, Delaware and is joining as an Active Member.
I would like to express my gratitude to members who helped sponsor our many new members and, especially, to the Membership Committee for their help and support over the past four years. I have enjoyed meeting and getting to know the many new and old members of our club.
Hans Nafzinger, Membership Secretary
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
Items for consideration in next month’s newsletter are due on the date of the next DSB monthly meeting (January 12th at the Inaugural Ball). The next newsletter will contain items/events for February, March, April, and beyond.
Thank you all for you support these past two years. The time really flew. I would like to extend a special Thank You to Arno and Hank for their assistance with the duties associated with this position. Please welcome Hans to this new position. The club would not be the same without him on the board.
