DAS ECHO

Volume 43— #4
Accordion Club:
First Sunday of the month
at 11:30 a.m., and practices
throughout the month.
(Details: check calendar)
New members welcome
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July—September 2013
German Consul-General Visits Club
Conversational German:
Every Wednesday at 7:00
p.m.
(Details: see p. 4)
Members and non-members
welcome
Edelweiss Dancers:
Contact: Mike Weirmier
250-477-7665
German Movie Afternoon:
Fourth Sunday of the month
at 2:00 p.m.
(Details: see p. 4)
Harmony Choir:
Every Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
New singers welcome
(Contact: see p. 4)
Literaturkreis:
Second Tuesday of the
month at 2:00 p.m.
Neue Mitglieder sind
herzlich willkommen!
(Contact: see p. 3)
Schnitzel Night:
First Thursday of the month,
starting September 5th.
(Details and Reservations:
see p.4)
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
CLUB PROFILE………………..2
CONTACT
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TRUSTEES
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE……..2
ACTIVITIES…………………...3,4
CALENDAR…………………...5,6,7
NOTICE BOARD..……………..8
For our Family Brunch, we were fortunate to have as our guests the Consul General of Germany, Herrn Hermann Sitz, and his wife Niina. Herr Sitz studied law in
Heidelberg and joined the German Foreign Service in 1978. He was active in
many parts of the world, notably in Paris. In July 2010, he assumed his current
position in Vancouver as Consul General for all of Western Canada. Herr Sitz and
his wife are most eager to learn as much as possible about Canada and are very
interested in the German community of Victoria and its various organizations, in
particular our Edelweiss Club. He and his staff will endeavor to support the club
as much as possible.
The above photo was taken after the brunch with those members of the Board who
were present, (Mona, Uschi, Dieter, Monika and Rod).
The Pessimist complains about the wind.
The Optimist hopes the wind will change.
The Realist sets sail—and lands at the Edelweiss Club.
German Canadian Cultural
Society of Victoria
Victoria Edelweiss Club
108 Niagara Street
Victoria, BC V8V1E9
250-383-4823
www.victoriaedelweiss.ca
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Angelika Arend, President
250-656-0039
Dieter Hartmetz, Vice President
+ Webmaster
250-658-6148
Kim Laing, First Treasurer
250-478-5666
Rod Kurtz, Second Treasurer
250-882-9981
John Fear, Secretary
250-386-7282
Mona Jane, Bar Manager
250-380-9158
June Jackson, Program Committee
250-381-2967
Winston Cardinez, Membership
250-477-7264
Monika von Selz, Membership
+ Liaison
250-652-2345
Ursula Muirhead, Rentals
250-479-6288
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Liebe Klubmitglieder! Dear Club Members:
It gives me great pleasure to be the bearer of good news: we have weathered the
storm. The Extraordinary Members’ Meeting, held on 16 June to deal with the
crisis that had arisen, helped us to solve our immediate problems and fill all important executive positions
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from now on a quarterly publication (January, April, July, October),
will be produced by Marlene Sand and me. The principal language of communication is English. We want to make sure that anyone interested in finding out
what we are doing will have access to this information.
Our new caretakers, Paul and Deborah Robinson, have impressed us with all
they have done so far. We firmly believe that our premises are now in good
hands. Paul and/or Deb will regularly report to, and receive instructions from, the
Executive Board. We hope that this way we’ll manage without a Hausmeister, the
only executive position we were unable to fill.
The rental suite has been renovated completely by two ever-helpful club members. They donated over 400 hours of work, saving the Club a lot of money. On
behalf of all club members: thank you! The suite will be rented out, as of 1 August 2013, to the caretakers’ two daughters, who have already assisted their parents in looking after our facility. We are confident that this rental arrangement
will benefit us all.
To refill our drained coffers, a caring club member, who wishes to remain anonymous, has surprised us with an interest-free loan of $10,000. On behalf of all club
members I express to this generous person in our midst our sincere thanks.
On June 15, the Club participated in the Sommerfest staged by the German Language School on the grounds of Goward House. Our traditional culinary offerings
proved to be popular fare. Thanks are due to our crew of volunteers, and particularly to Mona who seized the opportunity to invite the Consul General and his
wife to our Family Brunch the following day.
Finally I wish to thank our previous President, Angela Williams, for her dedication, hard work and leadership during her time of service. I have accepted the
challenging role of President in the reassuring knowledge that I can count on the
support of a team of helpful colleagues.
I wish you all a pleasant summer.
Angelika Arend
TRUSTEES
Albrecht Willmann 250-479-4648
Angelika Arend
250-656-0039
Dieter Hartmetz
250-658-6148
Good Food & Games
Club Picnic
July 28 - starting at 11:30 a.m.
Special Planning Meeting for
Saanich Fair and Beer Fest
July 29, 2013 7pm
All volunteers and planners
requested to attend.
at
Good Company & Fun
Elk Lake: Eagle Beach Shelter
From Pat Bay Hwy: south entrance (by the boat launch) to Elk Lake
http://www.crd.bc.ca/parks/elkbeaver/index.htm
Members: free - Guests: $5.00
for your comfort only :
please bring your own chairs, dishes, cups and cutlery
Music by our Accordion Band
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Literaturkreis
Kontaktinformation
Elfie Kirste: 1-250-646-2364 - Daniel Taft: 250-479-1357 - Helga Traylen: 250-370-2819
Im Juli und August genießen wir eine Sommerpause, die nur unterbrochen wird durch unser Sommerfest, das in diesem Jahr wieder
bei Jürgen und Elfie Kirste in Shirley stattfindet.
Der September bringt uns unseren traditionellen “Balladennachmittag”: Am Dienstag, dem 10.9., treffen wir uns um 14:00 Uhr auf
ein paar fröhliche und besinnliche gemeinsame Lesestunden. Bringt Eure Lieblingsballaden und –gedichte (evtl auch Eure eigenen)
mit. Heitere Geschichten und Erlebnisse sind ebenfalls willkommen.
Der Literaturkreis wünscht allen Klubmitgliedern einen erfreulichen Sommer voller Sonnenschein, mit einigen erquickenden Regenschauern, zu genießen bei bester Gesundheit und mit frohem Mut!
Der Sommer
Noch ist die Zeit des Jahrs zu sehn, und die Gefilde So zieht der Tag hinaus durch Berg und Tale,
des Sommers stehn in ihrem Glanz, in ihrer Milde;
mit seiner Unaufhaltsamkeit und seinem Strahle,
des Feldes Grün ist prächtig ausgebreitet,
und Wolken ziehn in Ruh’, in hohen Räumen
allwo der Bach hinab mit Wellen gleitet.
es scheint das Jahr mit Herrlichkeit zu säumen.
(Friedrich Hölderlin)
Die Buchecke
Angelika Arend
250-656-0039
[email protected])
Kleine große Lektüre aus dem Schatzkasten der
deutschen Erzählliteratur, dargeboten in Reclams
goldenen Heftchen, die in jeder Hand- oder
Hosentasche Platz finden:
• Zwei realistische Kriminalgeschichten aus der
Dunkelkammer der menschlichen Seele:
- E.T.A. Hoffmann, Das Fräulein von Scuderi
- Annette von Droste Hülshoff, Die Judenbuche
• Zwei Liebesgeschichten für Alt und Jung:
- Adalbert Stifter, Brigitta
-Gottfried Keller, Romeo und Julia auf dem Dorfe
• Zur Erheiterung eine Novelle mit Pfiff:
- C.F. Meyer, Der Schuss von der Kanzel
“Erst durch das Lesen lernt man, wieviel man
ungelesen lassen kann.”
(Wilhelm Raabe)
Öffnungszeiten der Bibliothek:
Donnerstag Abend, Literaturkreis– und
Filmnachmittage
Cultural Excursions
Submitted by Frank Veerkamp
250-479-8696
For a number of years we have enjoyed short trips to theatre
shows staged in places of special beauty. Last year we treated
ourselves to “The Sound of Music” and “Annie Get Your Gun”
in Leavenworth. At Christmas we travelled to Chemainus to
see the Christmas Show “Gifts of the Magi.” All of these excursions were tremendously enjoyable and rewarding.
This year, another trip to Chemainus is planned for Sunday,
December 1, to attend the hugely popular Christmas Show
“It’s a Wonderful Life.”
I have secured 40 tickets, 25 of which have already been spoken
for. The price of $105 includes the bus ride there and back, a
great Sunday Brunch, and premium seats for the musical show.
All taxes and tips are included.
I hope you can join us on this exquisite outing.
Please phone me for more information and reservations.
 ALL USERS OF OUR CLUB HOUSE 
Please be advised of, and get used to, a new garbage disposal
regulation that will become law in 2014:
Kindly separate organic and paper waste, putting them into
their designated boxes provided in each room.
Wussten Sie das? “Fünf Euro und drei Euro - das macht nach Adam Riese acht Euro. Stimmt’s?” Adam Riese
(1492-1559) war ein Verfasser populärer Rechenbücher. Ihre Verbreitung verdankten sie vor allem der Tatsache, dass sie – im Gegensatz zu anderen Rechenbüchern des 16. Jahrhunderts – in deutscher Sprache geschrieben waren. Auch seine Söhne und Enkel verfassten Rechenbücher, die den Namen Riese bis ins 18. Jahrhundert
wirken ließen. Dieser Wirkungsgeschichte ist der redensartliche Gebrauch des Namens zu verdanken.
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Harmony Choir
Conversational German
Submitted by Erika Waberski
250-652-0406
After our well-attended and successful Spring Concert on
April 21, the Harmony Choir participated, on May 22, in
an intercultural concert staged annually in the Jewish Congregation Temple Emanuel. It was wonderful to share the
joy of music with so many different choirs and musical
ensembles.
We are now enjoying a well-deserved rest. On August 11
we'll have our summer picnic, and on September 12 our
weekly practices will start again.
Any new singers will be warmly welcomed.
I wish you all a good summer.
Submitted by John Fear
250-386-7282
Wednesday at 7:00pm in the Games Room
Instructor: Susanne Garmsen M.A.
For many years we have hosted a Conversational German Class. Sessions run from September until May of
each year. Some years, when the need arises, we offer a
class for beginners as well as one for more advanced
speakers of German.
The classes are intended to give people whose German
is a little rusty a chance to brush up their conversing
skills and socialize with others equally keen on communicating in German.
Please phone me for more details.
Victoria Accordion Club
!! VOLUNTEERS !!
Submitted by June Jackson
250-381-2967
************
We need your help for these two
important fundraising events:
Sunday, July 28 - Playing at the Edelweiss Club Picnic
Upcoming Performances:
SAANICH FAIR
Saanich Fair Grounds:
August 31 – September 2
Saturday, August 10 - Chemainus Accordion Day
Sunday, August 11 - Glendale Gardens
BEERFEST
Saturday, August 17 - Edelweiss Club:
A fun evening with a
German Accordion Group
Royal Athletic Park: September 6-7
Please contact
June Jackson: 250-381-2967
Monday, August 17 to Sunday, August 25 :
Coupe Mondiale World Festival:
Alex Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora
Details: http://www.coupemondiale.org
SUPPORT YOUR CLUB AND HAVE YOURSELF A GOOD TIME!
Sunday, September 22 - Sooke Gardens
Filmnachmittag
SCHNITZEL NIGHT
22. September 14:00Uhr - Upper Bar
First Thursday of Every Month
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
"Die Landärztin"
Frau Dr.Lohmann zieht mit ihrem Sohn Max aufs
Land, um die Praxis ihres verstorbenen Onkels zu
übernehmen. Ihre Tante empfängt die beiden mit
offenen Armen. Nur im Dorf stoßen sie auf Widerstand...
Eintritt: $6.00 für Film, Kaffee und Kuchen
Ursula Willman
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Cost: $14.00
Dessert and Coffee or Tea
Free for members
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
by the Sunday before
Mona Jane: 250-380-9158
(please call after 6:00 p.m.
and leave a message)
July 2013
Sun
Mon
1
Tue
2
Wed
3
Thu
4
Fri
5
Sat
6
Rental
- Games Room
Denny’s Swing
Night
- Main Hall
7Accordion
8
9
10
11
Band Practice
Denny’s Swing
Night
- Main Hall
15
Church Service
rental Late aft.
Main Hall &
Games Room
21
13
Rental
- Games Room
Church Service
rental –
Late aft.
Main Hall &
Games Room
14
12
16
17
18
19
Rental
- Games Room
20
Hall Rental
- Wedding
Reception
22
23
24
28
29
30
31
Club Picnic
Planning
Meeting
Saanich Fair
& Beer Fest.
7pm
- all volunteers
25
26
27
Church Service
rental Late aft.
Main Hall &
Games Room
Church Service
rental Late aft.
Main Hall &
Games Room
& planners requested to attend
For up-to-date information check www.victoriaedelweiss.ca
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August 2013
Sun
Mon
4
5
Tue
6
Wed
7
Thu
12
13
14
Sat
1
2
3
8
9
10
Rental
- Games Room
Hall Rental
- Wedding
Reception
16
17
Church Service
rental Late aft.
Main Hall &
Games Room
11
Fri
15
Choir Picnic
Accordion
Festival
- Main Hall
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Church Service
rental Late aft.
Main Hall &
Games Room
Church
Summer Camp
Church
Summer Camp
Church
Summer Camp
Church
Summer Camp
Church
Summer Camp
Hall Rental
- Wedding
Reception
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
Church Service
rental Late aft.
Main Hall &
Games Room
Prepping for
Saanich Fair
Prepping for
Saanich Fair
Prepping for
Saanich Fair
Prepping for
Saanich Fair
Prepping for
Saanich Fair
Saanich Fair
Rental
- Games Room
For up-to-date information check www.victoriaedelweiss.ca
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September 2013
Sun
1Saanich
Mon
Fair
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
2
3
4
5
6
7
Saanich Fair
Program
Meeting –7pm
Upper Bar
Conversational
German
- Games Room
Schnitzel
Night
Beer Fest
Beer Fest
Accordion Club
- Games Room
Denny’s Swing
Night
- Main Hall
Church Service
rental Main Hall &
Games Room
8
9
10
11
12
13
Church Service
rental Late aft.
Main Hall &
Games Room
Members’
Meeting -7pm
Upper Bar
Literaturkreis
Upper Bar
Conversational
German
- Games Room
Choir
Rehearsal
Choir Room
- 3rd floor
Denny’s Swing
Night
- Main Hall
15
16
17
18
19
20
Conversational
German
- Games Room
Choir
Rehearsal
Choir Room
- 3rd floor
Denny’s Swing
Night
- Main Hall
Church Service
rental Late aft.
Main Hall &
Games Room
22
Sat
14
21
Rental
- Games Room
23
Church Service
rental Late aft.
Main Hall &
Games Room
24
25
26
27
28
Conversational
German
- Games Room
Choir
Rehearsal
Choir Room
- 3rd floor
Denny’s Swing
Night
- Main Hall
Hall Rental
- Wedding
Reception
Accordion Club
- Sooke Gardens
29
30
Church Service
rental Late aft.
Main Hall &
Games Room
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Schnitzel-Abend-Special
A Feast for All the Senses
2013
Music for Dinner by our Accordion Group
Guest Performance by the
Traditionally Costumed Dance Group
Wendische Trachtentanzgruppe Ströbitz
Seasonal Songs by the Harmony Choir
Thursday, October 10
Members: $16 Guests: $18
Reservations before Sunday, October 6
Mark it in your
Calendar
Saturday, October 19:
sponsored by the Accordion Club
Friday, October 25: S-Bahn
Joe W. Schlichter, ing.
Real Estate Agent
Residential / Commercial / Agricultural
Phone: 778-679-0785
e-mail [email protected]
Web: www.joeschlichter.com
Saturday, October 26: S-Bahn
For more information + tickets:
Mona Jane
250-380-9158
Special Commission Discounts For
Edelweiss Club Members
Ihr Immobilienmakler
Ein vertrauter Name mit 33 Jahren Erfahrung
im Verkauf von Häusern, Wohnungen
& Grundstücken.
Für eine kostenlose persönliche Beratung in Deutsch
oder Englisch, bitte rufen Sie mich jederzeit an.
Rod Kurtz
Mortgage Specialist
Cell: 250-882-9981
[email protected]
www.vericoselect.com
Sonderangebote für Mitglieder
& Pensionäre
BRISTOL TOWN HAIR FASHION
John Fear
Theo U Schmidt CFP, FMA
Certified Financial Planner
Investment & Retirement Planning
Wealth Management, Tax Planning
Estates and Family Wealth Transfer
36 Jahre Erfahrung und solide deutsche Ausbildung im
Investmentbereich. Excellente Kundenbetreuung in
Englisch und Deutsch. Ich bringe TOP Ergebnisse.
Email: [email protected]
Personal Real Estate Corporation
Sutton Group West Coast Realty
Office: 250-479-3333
Cell: 250-889-2528
“Involved in the sale of over
1300 properties in Victoria”
2562 Sinclair Road
Victoria, BC V8N 1B8
250-477-3098
[email protected]
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Fred Lerch
Phone: 250-704-8809
Cell:
(250) 818-3226
Phone: (250) 479-6288
[email protected]
www.innovationscatering.com
Weddings, banquets, cocktail parties or barbeques
Let us make your special event magical!
Call for a quote and planning advice today.
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