December 2009 - the Schwaben Club!
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December 2009 - the Schwaben Club!
For the Kitchener Schwaben Club & Community www.kitchenerschwabenclub.com WICHTIGE DATEN 2009-2010 Christmas Lunch 13-Dec Main Hall New Year’s Eve 31-Dec Main Hall The Golden Keys Kameradschafts Abend - Hubertushaus 9-Jan 2010 Miss Schwaben Ball 23-Jan Valentine’s Day Tribute Show 13-Feb Gründungsfest des Schwabenklubs 20-Feb Schlachtfest 20-Mar NOTICE TO MEMBERS There will be a special discussion at the December Member’s meeting regarding the cost of the annual membership. We will be discussing whether it should be changed. Please be sure to attend this very important meeting. Thank you The Committee IMPRESSUM Für die Inhalte der aktuellen Druckausgabe: Anschrift der Redaktion Schwaben Club 1668 King Street East Kitchener, Ontario, Canada N2G 2P1 Telefon 519-742-7979 Hauptredakteur Peter Speckner Graphische Gestaltung Catherine Thompson Please forward all newsletter submissions to: Berichterstatterin Wera Dennis Telephone (519) 894-6695 or [email protected] December 2009 Bericht des Präsidenten Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum 1- jährigen Bestehen unseres Mitteilungsblattes „Schwaben Club nachrichten“. Es ist kaum zu glauben, dass schon ein Jahr vergangen ist seit der ersten Ausgabe dieses Nachrichtenblattes. Ein herzlicher Glückwunsch geht an die Herausgeber und alle Beteiligten. Es ist ein gut zusammengefasstes Mitteilungsblatt und nun müssen wir nur noch einen Weg finden, damit alle Mitglieder es erhalten. Im November standen die Wahlen an und wir haben wiederum einen vollständigen Vorstand und sind dankbar dafür. Ich möchte mich bei jedem, der weiterhin im Vorstand in seinem oder ihrem Amt für weitere 2 Jahre tätig ist, bedanken. Ich möchte aber auch unsere neu gewählten Vorstandsmitglieder willkommen heißen – Ed Ries und Monika Norlock und freue mich schon mit Ihnen zusammenarbeiten zu dürfen. Ein Dankeschön und viel Ermunterung geht an Monica Anstett für Ihre Zustimmung das Amt des Vize-Präsidenten anzunehmen, an Peter Speckner als neuer Kulturleiter und Nick Lang als neuer Vergnügungssekretär. Ich wünsche jedem viel Glück und hoffentlich auch Spaß im neuen Amt. Leider müssen wir uns von George Kraehling verabschieden, da er den Vorstand verlässt, um sich um persönliche und familiäre Angelegenheiten kümmern zu können. Georges Aufgaben haben sich dieses Jahr stark angehäuft und ich schätze seine Bedenken und verstehe seine Entscheidung. Ich bedanke mich bei ihm für alle seine Hilfe mir persönlich gegenüber und bedanke mich auch im Namen unseres Klubs für alle seine Dienste, die er in den vergangenen Jahren als unser Vize-Präsident geleistet hat. Wir hoffen, dass wir George bald wieder willkommen heißen können; er ist und war sehr wertvoll für unseren Klub. Wir bedanken uns bei dem Wahlkomitee Joe Groh, Ed Ries, Ken Dennis und Nick Elter für gut geleistete Arbeit. Weiter ging’s mit dem Gründungsfest unserer Frauengruppe und wieder, wie immer, war es ein voller Erfolg. Wir gratulieren der Frauengruppe, ihrer Präsidentin, Mary Hild und den Vorstandsmitgliedern 2 für einen erfolgreichen Abend. Nunmehr möchte ich den Präsidenten, Fred Lowrick, und alle Mitglieder des Transylvania Clubs herzlich willkommen heißen. Wir freuen uns schon unseren Klub mit ihnen in 2010 teilen zu dürfen, und wünschen ihnen für die Planung ihrer Zukunft viel Glück und Erfolg. Zum Schluss wünscht der Vorstand des Schwaben Clubs, meine Frau, Betty, und ich allen unseren Mitgliedern und Freunden ein frohes Weihnachtsfest und ein glückliches und gesundes Neues Jahr. Phil Neidert Präsident President’s Report Happy First Anniversary of the Schwaben Club “nachrichten”. It’s hard to believe that a full year has gone by since we started with this News Bulletin. Congratulations to our editors and to every one of our contributors. I think it is well put together. We just have to figure out a way to get it to all of our members. November is election month and we, again, have a full slate of Board of Directors, for which we are very grateful. I would like to thank everyone that is staying on in his or her position for another 2 years. I would also like to welcome our newly elected Board Members, Ed Ries and Monika Norlock and I look forward to working with them. Thank you and encouragement also to Monica Anstett for accepting a new position as our new Vice President, to Peter Speckner, as our new Cultural Director and to Nick Lang as our new Second Treasurer. I wish each one, good luck and, hopefully, enjoyment in your new positions. Sadly, we say good-by to George Kraehling, who is leaving our Board to handle family and personal matters. George’s plate became crowded in this last year and I appreciate his concern and decision. I thank him for all his help to me personally and I thank him on behalf of our club for all the years of service to our Club as our Vice President. We hope to be able to welcome George back soon; he is and was a valuable asset to our Club. We thank the election committee, Joe Groh, Ed Ries, Ken Dennis and Nick Elter for a job well done. Next up, “Gruendungsfest” of the Ladies Auxiliary, and again as always, it was very successful and “Wunderbar”. Congratulations go to the Ladies Auxiliary, its President, Mary Hild, and Board Members for a successful evening. At this point, I would like to extend a warm welcome to President, Fred Lowrick, and all the Transylvania Club members. We look forward to sharing our Club facilities with them during 2010 and we wish them good luck and success as they go about planning for their future. In closing, the Board of Directors of the Schwaben Club, my wife, Betty and I would like to wish all our members and friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. Philip Neidert President Manager’s Report “What’s Going On” December 2009 t has been very busy at the club this year and I think for the most part 2009 was a good year. I hope everyone enjoyed all the events we held here at the Schwaben Club. That’s what makes it fun through out the year is seeing people have a good time here. Thanks to all for making this year an exciting year and a hard one to follow but I’m sure 2010 will be filled with a lot of excitement too. As the snow starts falling I ask that you have a save and happy winter season. Merry Christmas to all and all the very best in 2010. Don Egley Manager Got it & want to sell it? Need to buy it? Need a service? Check out the Schwaben Classifieds on page 7 Geburtstage Für Dezember Allen Mitgliedern des Kitchener Schwabenklubs, die im Monat Dezember Geburtstag feiern Herzlichen Glückwunsch und das Beste im neuen Lebensjahr. Name Demko,Ervin Edel, George Sandtner, Katharina Loeb, Uwe Eberl, Rolf Dupuis, Nancy Gaysek, Karin Temniuk, Anita Frey, Heinrich Bauer, Elisabeth Speckner, Shelley Doepner, Hans Tworuschka, Peter Adam, Vanessa Cook, Adam M. Watchorn, Joanne Lorfing, Rudolf Wettlaufer, Wayne Kahnke, Wolfgang Gerber, Stefan Weber, Elizabeth Petsch, Johann Furbacher, Maria Zai, Michael Zimmermann, Steve Kraehling, George Jr. Schaadt, Susanne Gruber Barbara Matyas, Irma Geburtstag 03 03 04 04 04 04 05 05 07 08 09 10 12 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 24 24 25 28 29 30 3 Volkstrauertag - Emotions by Herwig Wandschneider All visitors to the German war graves at Woodland Cemetery in Kitchener on the day of Volkstrauer have lost someone, a far or close relative, a friend, someone who became a friend in the midst of conflict or an acquaintance. They continued on page 6 74th Frauengruppe Gründungsfest 4 On Saturday, November 21st, our Ladies Auxiliary celebrated their 74th Anniversary at the Club. Our Auxiliary President, Mary Hild, and our Club President, Phil Neidert, greeted the many members and friends who were in attendance. The kitchen provided a delicious meal, and the Golden Keys kept the dance floor busy as usual. The Hall looked lovely decorated with red and white flowers along with the numerous congratulatory bouquets from our Club and dance groups. Entertainment was provided by the Schwaben Choir led by Eric Offak, and our own talented Kindergruppe, Donau Dancers and Schwaben Dancers. It was a most enjoyable evening! Susan Cook 2nd Treasurer CKWR Radio 98.5 Fundraiser Concert with Christine Schuhmann On Saturday, November 14th, I attended a fundraiser for our local CKWR Radio 98.5 station at the Concordia Club; it was a concert starring Christine Schuhmann. CKWR Radio 98.5 has many different radio programs including a variety of ethnic programs. Many of us enjoy and appreciate the 3 German Radio shows that are broadcast Saturday and Sunday mornings: Continental Breakfast with Henning and Kosta, German Hit Parade with Herman and Christel, and Musik Melodies with Harry, Anneliese and Hans. It was nice to see that the concert was sold out, and the funds raised, will help in continuing the broadcasting of the many programs on this local station. As many of you know, Christine presented a concert for us 2 years ago. I spoke with her after the wonderful show of multi-language songs, and she sends her regards to all here at the Schwaben Club. She would very much like to one day come back and perform at our club. Monica Anstett Cultural Director continued on page 7 5 From Our Donau Dancers 6 Well, another Oktoberfest has come and gone! Once again, it was a busy time for us, as we had twenty-four performances crammed into six days! If I include the “Oktoberfest Preview” at Conestoga Mall, Waterloo Mayor’s Luncheon at the Waterloo Civic Square, and Chartwellreit Residence in Oakville, it makes twenty-seven! With the exception of a few drizzles here and there, the weather was quite suited to the annual Fall spectacular! Although it was a “little chilly” early in the morning, we survived the Oktoberfest / Thanksgiving Parade as well! It was nice to see many familiar faces throughout the week, at the various clubs, and particularly at Bingeman’s on October 16th, where we performed for the Region’s “special-needs kids”! We look forward to that one in particular, every year. That’s not to take away from the festivities at all the German Clubs in the area, but it’s certainly a hi-lite for us! Feedback was positive from every club where we performed, and it only solidifies the growing interest in German culture, history, and heritage, that we strive to deliver each year. Large quantities of beer, and German cuisine don’t hurt either! Naturally, there are always people to thank, on behalf of the Donau Dancers; the Club owners, for making us feel welcome, Piller’s Meats, and Midas Car-Care for the transportation, Oktoberfest Inc. for putting us to work, Ed Ries for his innovative ideas for our Dart Booth (a must-see every year), the Schwaben Club for their continued support, Sue Ann Champion and Peter French for their assistance with volunteers and game booths, the volunteers themselves (you know who you are!), the parents of the Kindergruppe for the Pretzel sales and especially YOU! - the audiences, customers, socialites, party-animals etc..who make K-W Oktoberfest a success each and every year! So now, we start preparing for Oktoberfest 2010, in the hopes of being “bigger ‘n better” by the time October 8th rolls around! Prosit! Joel Wideman Secretary - Donau Dancers Rapp, Sebastian Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Sebastian was born on August 1, 1930 in Kakasd, Hungary. A member of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church and a long time member of the Deutsch Kanadischer Jagd & Fisch Verein and the Schwaben Club. Sebastian is survived by his Anna, Beloved father to Wilfred (Deborah), Gabriele (Richard), and Karen (Jordan) grandchildren Christian and Sebastian, he is also survived by family in Germany. Schaman, Magdalema Passed away on Monday, November 9, 2009 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Jakob Kehl (1942) and George Schaman (1983). Loving mother of Elizabeth Petereit (Siegfried), Simon (Maria) and Anthony Shaman (Rose). Dear grandmother of Connie Palenik (Dave), Karen Milla, Debbie Shaman (Patrick Mercil), Tom (Tara), Ken (Leora), Dr. John Schaman, Anne Reiter (Danny) and Mike Petereit (Holly). Will be dearly missed by her 12 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Schwaben Club, St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, and the Einigkeit Klub. Adam, Mary Peacefully on Friday, November 13, 2009, in her 83rd year. Mary Adam of Kitchener, beloved wife of 60 years to Jacob Adam. Loving mother of Thomas (Linda) of Pefferlaw, Joseph (Joan) and Susan (Michael) Cook all of Kitchener. Cherished grandmother of Michael Adam, Vanessa and Christopher Adam, Andrea (Peter) Speckner, Jade and Magdalena Adam, Adam, Mary Catherine and Robert Cook, Andrew and Arron Lumley, Melanie (Andrew) Bennet and their children. Dear sister of Katherine (Al) Opresnik of Toronto, and predeceased by her parents Joseph and Katherine Schreier and a brother Joseph Schreier. Mary was a member of St. Anne’s RC Parish and The Schwaben Club Volkstrauertag: continued from page 3 take the occasion to remember in the company of others with related memories to honour and mourn those who died. They also understand the individual hardships and pains that are caused for all those who still experience the consequences of still active wars, of terrorist acts, conflicts and sufferings in all parts of the world and on all sides. Huge casualties in a conflict are always devastating, but the individual suffering of continued from page 5 CKWR Radio 98.5 Benefizkonzert mit Christine Schuhmann Am Samstag, den 14. November war ich im Concordia Club, wo das Benefizkonzert von CKWR Radio 98.5 mit Christine Schuhmann stattfand. CKWR Radio 98.5 hat verschiedene Radioprogramme, einschließlich einige ethnischer Programme. Viele von uns lieben und schätzen die drei deutschen Radioprogramme, die Samstag und Sonntag morgens ausgestrahlt werden: Continental Breakfast mit Henning und Kosta, German Hit Parade mit Herman und Christel, und Musik Melodies mit Harry, Anneliese und Hans. Das Konzert war ausverkauft und die eingenommenen Gelder helfen zur Finanzierung des Weiterbestehens vieler dieser Programme. Wie viele von Ihnen wissen, Christine hatte vor 2 SCHWABEN CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE BINGO SUPPLIES, Magnetic wand + 100 chips $10; 200 magnetic chips $6; 100 magnetic chips $4.00 Call Cathy Thompson 519-569-7824 To add an item please contact the Schwaben Club at 519-742-7979. or send an email to [email protected] Jahren ein Konzert bei uns veranstaltete. Ich habe mich mit ihr nach der herrlichen Show, in der sie viele ethnische Lieder sang, unterhalten und sie lässt alle hier im Schwaben Club grüßen. Sie würde gerne mal wieder zurückkommen und für uns ein Konzert geben. Monica Anstett Cultural Director IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT Heffner Lexus, Heffner Toyota ... moving forward ... our family continues to grow, Be a part of it! Proudly Partnering with our community since 1960 There are now 2 ways to receive the Nachrichten. 1. It can be mailed to your home at a cost of $20.00 for 2010. Please call the office at 519-742-7979 to put your name and address on the mailing list. 2. Pick up the Nachrichten at the Schwaben Club at a cost of $1.00 per issue. We hope that our members will help the Club cover the cost of this valuable newsletter. Volkstrauertag: continued from page 6 so many people is what unites on Volkstrauertag. 3121 King Street East Kitchener, Ontario N2A 1B1 (519) 748-9666 www.heffner.ca NACHRICHTEN ONLINE IN PDF FORMAT Only few of the 187 German prisoners of war, who died in Canadian POW camps and were transferred to Woodland Cemetery, will have someone who attends the ceremonies at this location. Here as in other parts of the world someone will attend the local ceremonies and remember someone buried elsewhere at a known gravesite or perhaps even not knowing where that someone rests. Website: www.kitchenerschwabenclub.com / Link: Newsletters/Nachrichten / Click on the month you wish to view 7 8 Schwaben Club 1668 King Street East Kitchener, Ontario, Canada N2G 2P1 www.kitchenerschwabenclub.com