a summer of fun! - DANK Chicago South

DANK CHICAGO SOUTH NEWSLETTER
September 2010
GERMAN AMERICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS
DANK CHAPTER SOuTH AND SOuTH SuBuRBAN
FRANKFORT-MOKENA GERMANIC HERITAGE SOCIETY
25249 South Center Road, Frankfort, IL 60423
www.dankchicagosouth.org | 815-464-1514
A SUMMER OF FUN!
This has certainly been a very busy summer for DANK
Chicago South. We are absolutely thrilled with the turnouts
we had at our summer events and our trips to other clubs
and festivals.
Kicking off the summer lineup was the Sommerfest held on
June 26th at our grounds. Highlighted with German entertainers brought to us by Armin Homann. Singing and dancing outdoors on a lovely summer day was enjoyed by a full
house.
German Fest in Milwaukee in July was well attended by
DANK Chicago South. A bus load of members and friends
enjoyed the day at Miller Park and were joined by many others who didn’t make the bus trip. Several of our members,
dressed in traditional costume, took advantage of the opportunity to march in the parade winding throughout the fest
grounds. Photos are posted on the walls at the DANK Haus.
No summer is complete without our annual picnic for lots
of family fun. The Hirsch German Band came to entertain
our DANK family and friends. The cold beer and foot-long
wieners were a big hit, as well as the many games that were
played by all the kids, especially the money pit. A special
thanks to Terry Viebach for orchestrating another
fun-packed afternoon of games for kids of all ages.
The weather was perfect for the Frankfort Fall Festival and
many of our members came out to participate in the parade
as well as cheer us on from the sidelines. Leading our group
with the club banner was Heidi Walthier and Kirsten Iversen,
followed by the color guard flag holders: Gail Knight, Mike
Konrath and Matthias Dietz. The Rheinischer Prinz Joseph
and Prinzessin Debbie and page Tina rode in a beautiful
Audi driven by Jake and Margarethe Setter. Andrea Dietz, our
National Youth Ambassador, rode in a classic 1970 Cadillac
DeVille driven by Rich Bonzani, a friend of Dan Duffy. Eddy
and Stefanie Walthier loaded up the decorated truck and
trailer with the rest of our members who sang along with
Reinhard Richter, on his accordion, and Gary Dietz, on his
trumpet, throughout the parade route. Last, but not least,
Anne Stromberg showed her spirit pulling her German
decorations with her scooter. We were all proud to represent
DANK and “Germans Share the Spirit by Flying the Black, Red
and Gold”.
We have so many great photos from this summer’s events
and limited space here in the newsletter, so be sure to check
out more photos online at dankchicagosouth.org.
We were delighted to see so many friends from far and wide
visit us this summer and we warmly welcome everyone to
join us for a fantastic time at our Oktoberfest on Saturday,
September 18th at the clubhouse.
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D.A.N.K. CHICAGO SOUTH NEWSLETTER
September 2010
PRESIDENT’S CORNER:
Bill Schmidt
SCHOOL NEWS:
Marianne Dietz & Anita Walthier
The season of Herbst (fall) is soon upon us. Reaping the
rewards of hard work during the planting season will begin
as the farmers gather their crops, just as our Germanic
ancestors have done.
Due to high interest for ADuLT CONVERSATION CLASSES,
we are excited to announce that we will begin offering
beginner conversation classes week day evenings at our
Club House and we are thrilled that Gabi Wiede has agreed
to teach again. Classes will run for 6 - 8 weeks with multiple
sessions throughout the year. Please contact Marianne
Dietz at 708-403-9693 with questions and to request a
registration form.
Over the years, as president of this club, I have always
valued the hard work of our many members. Volunteering
has and always will be appreciated for whatever events
bring us together at our clubhouse. It is wonderful to see
some of the new members asking how they can lend a
helping hand. It is also with great sadness to see that so
many cherished and long-standing members are no longer
with us. The Heritage Center is a place for all of us to
gather with old and make new friends. This is a place of
memories.
The current members of the Board will be disbanded in
November. Some may be re-elected and others may chose
to step down. Vacancies of open positions will need to be
filled at the November election. The Board and members
meet on the 3rd Sunday of the month. This is a time when
all our voices can be heard. If anyone cannot come to these
meetings, we encourage you to speak/write/call us so your
thoughts can be forwarded for open discussion.
I hope to see and speak to as many members as possible at
our Oktoberfest. This is a celebration of your hard work
throughout the years. Please come, lock arms, schunkel,
have Spaß (fun) alle zusammen (all together)!
Prosit, Gesundheit, Auf-wiedersehen.
MEMBERSHIP PINS
If you have been a member with D.A.N.K. for 25 years or
more, we would to acknowledge and congratulate you
for being a long-standing member of the D.A.N.K. with an
Anniversary membership pin. Please call Mellanie Trachsel
to RSVP and receive your pin at our next club function. Pins
will not be mailed.
CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Do you have an hour to lend a hand? Our club was built on
community effort. Volunteers are always needed and always
appreciated and have the most fun! You can help set up for
events, clean up after events or serve in the kitchen. No
experience necessary. Community service hours for high
school students are also available. Please contact us at
815-464-1514.
STEIN KLUB:
Do you have a favorite Bier Stein? Would you like
to enjoy our bier from a glass or ceramic stein?
If so, become a member of our new Stein Klub.
The bar staff will store and keep your steins
clean after every use. No need to transport the
plastic steins. Just bring and register your glass
or ceramic steins at our next function.
Prosit & Gesundheit!
WANTED
Election Committee Chairperson
Duties: Invite and coordinate candidates to
replace outgoing board members in November.
Interested persons should contact Bill Schmidt at
708-258-3653.
D.A.N.K. CHICAGO SOUTH NEWSLETTER
September 2010
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MEMBER BIRTHDAYS:
August Birthdays
September Birthdays
August 4 - Ed Leddin
August 9 - Danny Harfmann
August 17 - Paul Terpilowski
August 17 - Christine Walthier
August 30 - Dan Duffy
October Birthdays
September 2 - Paula Malloy
September 4 - Virginia Hadley
September 10 - Kathy Kruss
September 10 - Inge Osterhout
September 20 - Adolf Fandl
September 24 - Gerd Heinig
September 28 - Beverly Baker-Meyer
September 30 - Matthias Dietz
October 3 – Stefanie Walthier
October 7 – Gary Dietz
October 10 – Anita Walthier
October 11 – Terry Viebach
October 30 – Hans Witalski
GET WELL WISHES
Nancy Moser
Annemie Schmelzer
We’re glad your feeling better Fritz Meyer!
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES:
To Linda and Frank Janca
for the loss of Linda’s father.
To the family of Daniel Werth
CONGRATULATIONS:
Congratulations to Daria Baker former Miss DANK South! This past July she participated in the IASHPA Summer Horse Show in
Belvidere, IL, where she won two of her qualifying classes and then won the Show Pleasure Championship class. Good luck to
Daria in her future shows!
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See more photos
online at
dankchicagosouth.org
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German American National Congress
Chapter South and South Suburban
Frankfort-Mokena Germanic Heritage Society
25249 S. Center Road
Frankfort, IL 60523
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE UPCOMING 2010 EVENTS
VEREINS KALENDER
Chapter Business Meetings
Every third Sunday of the month at 1:00 p.m.
Social hour immediately following each meeting.
Chicago Von Steuben Parade
Saturday, September 11 at 2:00 p.m.
Followed by German-American Day
in Lincoln Square
Oktoberfest
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Christmas Show
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Christmas Party/Adventskaffee
Sunday, December 12, 2010