Die Heimat - Carpathia Club

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Carpathia Club, Inc.
Deutscher-Donauschwaben Kultur Verein
Established in 1913 in Detroit, Michigan
Die Heimat
Volume 18.3
www.carpathiaclub.com
Fall/Winter 2012
3rd Annual
Carpathia Club
Oktoberfest a Great
Success!
The Carpathia Club hosted its 3rd Annual Oktoberfest
the weekend of Friday, September 14; Saturday,
September 15; and Sunday, September 16. The club
was blessed with perfect weather and an amazing
turnout.
Fröhliche
Weihnachten
und ein
Glückliches
Neues Jahr!
Hall Rental: Karen Beattie 586.978.2292
The financials of this very important event for the
Carpathia Club were discussed at the Semi-Annual
Membership meeting, which took place at the club
on Sunday, September 23. “We couldn’t have
imagined a better turnout,” commented Carpathia
Club President and Festival Co-Chair John Huth.
“Everyone should be commended for their efforts.”
“We had great weather, great food, great beer, and
fair prices. We went through 68 barrels of beer
during the course of the weekend,” added Carpathia
Club 2nd Vice President and Festival Co-Chair Mike
Talan. “The atmosphere on Saturday was awesome.
The dance floor was packed and there was a hum in
the air – especially between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.”
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Tickets: Maria Dosenberger 586.822.2366
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Die Heimat - Carpathia Club, Inc.
Fall / Winter 2012
2012 Carpathia Executive
Board of Directors
President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
Recording Secretary
Correspondence Secretary
Treasurer
Membership Secretary
Ticket Chairperson
Press Secretary
Maintenance Chairperson
John Huth
Arthur Beneker
Mike Talan
Michelle Egger
Rosina Kuhlmann
Barb Roek
Cyndi Seubert
Maria Dosenberger
Linda Gerhardt
Manfred Pfropper
Trustees
Franz Dosenberger
Theresia Novak
Helmut Egger
Anna Marie Tittjung
Invite a Friend to Join the
Fun at the Carpathia Club!
What’s Inside this Issue?
Club Calendar
Fish Fry Schedule
From the President
3rd Annual Oktoberfest
Pure Michigan Oktoberfest Ad
Jäger Königsball
Frauengruppe Fashion Show
Kulturgruppe Weinlesefest
Senior’s Card Party
Kirchweihfest
Landestreffen 2012
Untergruppen Reports
Membership News
GACC Corner
Deutscher Tag
German American Day
Verein Deutscher Sprache
Stiftung Greetings
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Membership forms are available
online at www.carpathiaclub.com
or at the Club Office.
Contact Membership Chairperson
Cyndi Seubert for More Information:
Phone: 586.978.0371
E-mail: [email protected]
Annual Membership Meeting:
Sunday, February 24 at 1:00 p.m.
Note: Annual Membership Dues for 2013 Must
Be Current for Active Membership Voting
Contact Membership Chairperson
Cyndi Seubert to Arrange for Dues Payment:
Phone: 586.978.0371
E-mail: [email protected]
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Annually During the Months of
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2013
Carpathia Club Calendar
DATE
EVENT
January 19
January 26
Kickers’ Youth Banquet
Kickers’ Youth Banquet
February 3
February 16
February 24
Card Party – Choir
Königsball der Jugend
Annual Member’s Meeting
March 9
March 17
Hunter’s Banquet
Card Party – Ladies Group
May 11
Choir 100th Anniversary
June 14-15
June 16
German Fest
Father’s Day Picnic
July 19-21
Carpathia 100th Anniversary
August 30-31
Landestreffen
September 1
September 13-15
September 22
Landestreffen
Oktoberfest
Semi-Annual Meeting
October 12
October 16
Hunter’s Kings Ball
Fashion Show – Ladies
November 3
November 9
Card Party – Seniors
Kirchweih
December 11
December 14
December 22
December 31
German Christmas Show
Kickers’ Banquet
Member’s Christmas Party
New Years’ Eve Party
Please check the Club Website or Fliers at the Club for
event times, costs, and bands. The Events Calendar is
subject to change.
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Carpathia Untergruppen
Leiter/Leiterin
Ladies / Frauengruppe
Irene Dietz
586.752.6265
Soccer / Fussballgruppe
Keith McVettie
586.873.0609
[email protected]
Hunters / Jägergruppe
Tom Forest
586.781.4505
[email protected]
Seniors / Rentnergruppe
Rosa Grusling
586.731.1076
Choir / Gemischter Chor
Resi Olsavski
586.574.1146
German School / Schule
Irene Dietz
586.752.6265
Dance Groups:
Youthgroup / Jugendgruppe
Karin Schwalbe
View Photos of Recent
Carpathia Events at
810.724.8812
[email protected]
Children / Kindergruppe
Cindy Schleis
586.468.3951
Recent Postings:
586.264.2058
- Weinlese Fest
- Oktoberfest
- Kitchener
Landestreffen
- Jugendlager
- Kickers 60th
Anniversary
- Summerfest
[email protected]
Christine Pesta
[email protected]
Schuhplattler
Carsten Grotloh
586.255.6527
[email protected]
Kulturgruppe
Carsten Grotloh
http://seubert.zenfolio.com/carpathia
586.255.6527
[email protected]
Elmar Seubert
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Please Check the Club Website for Schedule or Menu Selection Changes.
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Hello Carpathia Club Members and Friends!
Please mark your calendars for February 24, 2013.
The Club will be holding our Annual Membership
Meeting beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the main hall.
I would like to thank the entire Club, the
Oktoberfest Committee, and everyone that helped
on the 2012 Oktoberfest. What a big success it
was. We had record crowds on Friday and
Saturday. As with the Summer Fest, Sunday
tapered off a bit, but all in all it was a very
successful Oktoberfest. Thank you to everyone for
all of the help.
There are a number of Executive Board positions
that will be up for election. I hope each of you
will consider running for one of these positions.
An Election Committee will be established in early
2013 and a meeting notice will be sent to all
Active and Passive Members. Please reach out to
the Election Committee if you are interested in
running for one of the open positions.
2013 will be a very special year in the history of
Club.
We will be celebrating our 100th
Anniversary.
We will be celebrating this
milestone event throughout the year with a special
100 Year Anniversary Celebration on the weekend
of July 19, 20, and 21. The committee that is
overseeing this event will be led by Mike Talan.
Please see Mike if you are interested in
participating on the committee.
In closing, I would like to thank all of the people
who help volunteer their time to help the Club.
Thank you to the front office staff, the cooks, the
kitchen staff, the serving staff, and the bartenders
for all of your hard work during the last year.
Thank you to all of the Untergruppen leaders and
Executive Board Members for all of your hard
work. Last but not least, thank you to my family
and friends for all of their support.
Including the 100th Anniversary Celebration, we
have a number of special events that will take
place at the Club during the very busy year.
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May 11: Carpathia Choir 100 Anniversary
Celebration

June 14, 15, and 16: 9th Annual Summer
Fest and Father’s Day Picnic

July 19, 20, and 21: 100th Anniversary
Celebration Weekend

August 30, 31 and & September 1:
Landestreffen Der USA for the National
Donauschwaben Organization

September 20, 21, and 22: 4th Annual
Carpathia Oktoberfest
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I wish each and every one of you a very Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year.
th
God Bless Carpathia.
John Huth, Jr., President of Carpathia
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Oktoberfest at the Carpathia Club
By Linda Gerhardt
(Continued from Page 1)
The Oktoberfest schedule was jam packed with entertainment from opening to close each day. On Friday, the
festival opened with the music of the Freddy Ziwich Band. On Saturday, festival goers danced to the music of
Tommy Schober and the Sound of Sorgenbrecher and the Martin Brothers Band. Musical entertainment on Sunday
included the music of the Hank Haller Ensemble in the afternoon and Enzian in the evening. During band
intermissions each day, festival goers were treated to folk dance performances by the Carpathia Kindergruppe,
Jugengruppe, Kulturgruppe, and Schuhplattler folk dance groups.
Throughout the weekend, guests could try their luck at the Carpathia Jäger shooting booth. On Saturday and Sunday,
a Kinder Platz with numerous games and a gigantic inflatable obstacle course was available for the younger crowd.
Each afternoon, brave guests could also try their luck at the always popular sauerkraut eating contest, which was
hosted this year by George Schleis.
As always, a selection of authentic German food and drink was available all weekend long. At the bar, guests were
treated to Spaten Oktoberfest Beer, while the kitchen served up Weisswurst, Smoked Brats, Hungarian sausage,
Schnitzel sandwiches, homemade potato salad, sauerkraut, Oktoberfest pretzels, and an assortment of pastries and
tortes. In addition, this year, guests were also treated to potato pancakes that were grilled to order and served with a
choice of apple sauce or sour cream. “The potato pancakes were a huge hit and the kitc hen was busier than it has
ever been - especially Saturday afternoon,” commented outside kitchen co-chair Cyndi Seubert.
On Saturday evening, after a performance by the Carpathia Jugendgruppe, the new royalty selections for upcoming
year were announced. Outgoing Youthgroup Royalty Christian Beattie and Samantha Sesko announced that Michael
Bering, Erika Schleis, and Elizabeth Pesta will represent the group for 2013 and be honored at the Königsball der
Jugend, which will be held at the Carpathia Club on Saturday, February 16.
Throwing such a successful event year after year requires lots of behind the scenes organizing, several planning
meetings, and the effort of many hard working people.
Many thanks go out to the teams of members and friends who support the festival each year. The Festival Committee
Members include:
Festival Chairmen:
Outside Kitchen:
Parking & Grounds Maintenance:
Site Prep:
Inside Kitchen:
Beer Trailer & Bar:
Financial Management:
Advertising:
Permits / Licenses:
Cake Booth:
Jäger Shooting Booth:
Kinderplatz:
Entertainment Schedule:
Table and Chair Set-Up:
Weekend Schedule:
John Huth and Mike Talan
Elmar & Cyndi Seubert, Mike Morelli, Mark Szymanski
Adam Schwager, Adam Zeig, Carsten Grotloh
Mike Talan and Adam Zeig
Rosa Grusling, Resi Huth, Anni Hammer
Tim Reiter & Michelle Egger
Barb Roek & Anna Marie Tittjung
Linda Gerhardt
John Huth
Irene Dietz
Tom Forest
Cindy Schleis
Arthur Beneker
Helmut Egger
Mike Talan
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Special Thanks to the Oktoberfest Clean Up Crew
Back Row (Left to Right): Peter Wild, Rudi Zoller, Manfred Milner, Joe Hirmann, Andy Klein,
Franz Mueller, Peter Schmidt, Michael Schleis, Tony Huth, Hans Kasper, Helmut Egger, Tom Foster
Front Row (Left to Right): Leo Zoller, Lorenz Dietz, Tony Tittjung,
Phillip Hammer, Tony Brandelik, Fred Perz, Carsten Grotloh
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Pure Michigan Commercial
By Anna Marie Tittjung
During the last week in August, Carsten Grotloh was contacted by
the Pure Michigan commercial advertising campaign about
having some Carpathia dancers audition for an upcoming
commercial. In total, 10 couples auditioned at the Club on a
Sunday afternoon, and on Monday, 3 couples were contacted about
being in a television commercial to be filmed in Frankenmuth.
Adam Zeig, Adam Schwager, and Kurt Lingerfelt, along with
Amanda Schwager, Samantha Sesko, and Jessica Thomas headed
up to Frankenmuth that Wednesday for a day of filming.
The day started off with the Carpathia dancers filling in as extras
on a river boat ride on the Cass River. They were then treated to
lunch at Zehnder’s, before heading to the garden patio at the
Bavarian Inn, where the 3 couples performed a Schuhplattler dance
for the film crew. The commercial is scheduled to air sometime
next year. Watch for some of our own Carpathia members the next
time a Pure Michigan commercial shows up on your TV!
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Jäger Königsball 2012:
The Elegant One
By Monica Forest
Did you ever notice that siblings can have totally
different personalities? That’s the way I see the
two dances that the Jäger host each year. One is
elegant and the other is wild, but you love them
both.
The Jäger Königsball is the elegant one. That
makes sense, because it is a king’s ball, and
everyone is in the mood to celebrate. This year’s
event included wild game hors d'oeuvres and a wine
tasting.
There were wines from 11 different
countries this year, including popular Romanian
and South African wines. Many guests tasting the
wines have a real expertise, and the discussions
around the tasting tables were quite lively.
So, what about that other Jäger dance? You know the wild one? Well, it’s called the Jäger Banquet,
so expect a feast and festivities. Even though it’s
primarily called “wild” because of the wild game
dinner, the festivities also have the wild reputation.
Don’t be surprised to see women wearing
everything from dirndls to leopard print. Because
of the unique wild game dinner and the fun
atmosphere, this is a great event to bring along
friends for an evening out. The Jäger hope to see
you March 9th at the Jäger Banquet.
Tom Forest, the current Jäger President, hosted the
42nd annual Jäger Königsball honoring the top
shooters. The event took place at the Carpathia
Hall on Saturday, October 13. Congratulations to
Ed and Monica Speckhardt, this year’s king and
queen. Their court includes First Ritter Eric Rausch
and Second Ritter Bob Hammer, who earned their
way onto the court with great shooting. Additional
awards, trophies and 25 year pins were also
presented.
During the presentation, Tom mentioned the fun
tradition among the past queens. If a “Königin”
ever forgets to wear her crown pin to a Jäger
function, she has to buy a round of drinks for all the
other queens. Watch out, ladies!
A big event like this is a group effort, and all of the
extra time and care showed. The Jäger thank
everyone that helped set-up, served wine, donated
wine, brought fresh flowers, and donated all of the
delicious appetizers.
Finally, special thanks to
Darin Lenhardt for a beautifully decorated and
well-run event. The Jäger Königsball lived up to its
elegant reputation.
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Frauengruppe Hosts Fall Fashion Show
By Linda Gerhardt
On Wednesday, October 17, the Carpathia Frauengruppe (Ladies Group) hosted their annual Fall Fashion
Show at the Carpathia Hall in Sterling Heights. Nearly 200 guests, including 3 tables of Red Hat Ladies
and even a table of gentlemen, filled main hall for the popular afternoon event. Those who attended were
treated to a delicious luncheon, followed by the latest fall fashions provided by Dress Barn of Utica, as well
as a raffle of donated prizes that included everything from potted mums to bottles of wine and gift cards.
Before lunch was served at just past noon, guests had the opportunity to mingle or enjoy a drink from the
bar, which was tended by Carsten Grotloh. After a welcome greeting from Frauengruppe Leiterin Irene
Dietz, Carpathia Manager Karen Beattie called tables to lunch buffets set up on either side of the hall. The
delicious meal prepared by lead cook Rosa Grusling and her team included chicken Schnitzel, as well as
oven roasted potatoes, a vegetable medley of broccoli & cauliflower, and a mixed salad. After lunch,
guests were treated to a dessert that consisted of a slice of tart lemon layer cake and fresh-brewed coffee.
The afternoon’s program started with the introduction of Lynn Burns and Stephanie Clement,
representatives from the Dress Barn, located on Hall Road in Utica. Fourteen Carpathia Club members
then modeled the latest trends in fall fashion.
The models started off the show with casual outfits they selected for themselves, including jeans, layering
t-shirts, jackets, and sweaters. As each model entered the hall and walked around the dance floor, Lynn
Burns from the Dress Barn described the various pieces and provided the cost of the outfit. Models then
walked around the guest tables on either side of the hall so guests could get a closer view of each outfit.
Following the display of casual wear, models entered the hall wearing career wear separates, including
suits, slacks, blazers, and sweaters. After a short break to allow the models to change, they entered wearing
beautiful evening fashions, including dresses of various lengths, as well as two-piece sets.
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The models, in order as shown above, included Irene Dietz, Inge Pfropper, Mary Ann Virchow, Resi
Gerber, Karin Schwalbe, Kathy Schuck, Stefi Schultz, Melissa Morelli, Mary Stefan, Marie Eppich,
Terry Foster, Anna Marie Tittjung, Ann Marie Szymanski, and Katharina Schwager. After the
completion of the evening wear display, all of the models lined up in front of the stage, where Irene
Dietz gave them each a small thank you bouquet. Guests showed their appreciation by giving all of the
models a hearty round of applause. Bouquets and special thanks were also given to Lynn Burns and
Stephanie Clement of the Dress Barn by Irene Dietz.
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Throughout the afternoon, members of the Frauengruppe sold tickets for the final event of the afternoon:
the raffle. Guests lined up their tickets and Irene Dietz called numbers in quick succession, as ladies from
the Frauengruppe delivered the various prizes to the lucky winners. By three in the afternoon, Fashion
Show 2012 had drawn to a close. The annual event was a great success.
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Weinlese Fest
By Carsten Grotloh
On Saturday, October 27, over 150 people attended the Weinlese Fest at the Carpathia Club. The doors opened at 6
p.m. for the late fall event hosted by the Kulturgruppe. Grapes hanging from decorated trellises greeted guests as
they entered the hall. The jail stood strong in the corner, with the bailiff waiting and guarding what would become a
revolving door of children and grownups – all who tried but failed to steal the bunches of grapes. The bar, tended by
Andrew Beattie and Mike Morelli, was well stocked. The kitchen served up sausages and hot dogs, as well as cake
and coffee.
The night opened with the welcoming of attending dignitaries and guests and the recognition of the workers. The
rules regarding grape theft were then read: you can only steal when the band is playing, if you are caught you will be
hauled off to jail until someone bails you out for $1, and in return for being bailed out, you must dance with your
rescuer. At 8 p.m., the music of Enzian filled the air, and the dance floor and the jail quickly filled up with children
and adults alike.
At the first band break, guests were treated to a performance by the Kindergruppe Little and Middle dance groups.
Once the music started up again, the aroma of freshly baked pretzels, which were sold by ladies from the
Kulturgruppe, filled the air.
At the second band break, the Jugendgruppe, the Schuhplattler, and the Kulturgruppe all performed to the audience’s
delight. All current and former Youthgroup dancers were then summoned to the floor to dance a few favorites,
including the Sauerländler and the Markländer. Lines for the Sauerländler were 6 couples deep in all four directions!
By this time, all the grapes had been stolen, the jail had been emptied, and Enzian continued to play as the
Kulturgruppe sold raffle tickets. The raffle was held during the last band break. Baskets of Halloween candy and
bottles of wine were raffled off as the crowd cheered with every winner. The evening then wound down as the band
played everyone out the door.
The event was a very successful. However, this will be the last Weinlese, at least for a while. The event will not be
held in 2013 due to the jam-packed 100th Anniversary year schedule. Early in 2014, the Kulturgruppe might try
something new. Ideas such as a 50’s, 60’s, or Big Band Night, or possibly a Schlachtfest are being considered.
Thanks to everyone that attended. I hope you had fun. I know I did!
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Carpathia Seniors Annual Card Party:
A Good Time Was Had by All
By Linda Gerhardt
On Sunday, November 4, the Carpathia Hall was a
busy place to be. The larger half of the main hall
was filled with guests attending a large wedding
shower, while the smaller half was set up for the
annual Card Party hosted by the Carpathia Seniors.
After the lunch dishes had been cleared, guests got
to business with what they had come to the Club to
do: play cards.
Games of euchre, pinochle,
Fuchsen, and Ramschle quickly got started and
continued through the afternoon.
Over 100 people had made advance reservations for
the event. The number that actually came to enjoy
an afternoon of friendship and card playing,
however, was well over 170. Those in attendance
included not only members of the Carpathia Club
and the GACC, but also neighbors of the Club from
the surrounding community.
During the card playing, bartender Paul Hemmond
served guests a selection of soft drinks, beer, and
wine. Two coffee stations set up on either side of
the hall also provided both regular and decaf coffee,
as well as tea, throughout the afternoon. At
approximately 3:00 p.m., baskets of Carpathia’s
famous Kipfel, which were still nice and warm,
were served.
The smaller half of the main hall was filled to
capacity with card players and was set up with the
standard round and rectangular tables, as well as
several smaller card tables. The Member’s Bar also
hosted several tables of card players from the
younger ‘middle-aged’ generation.
Doors opened at eleven for the Card Party. The bar
was open to allow guests to visit with friends and
enjoy a drink before lunch. To get the event
started, secretary of the Carpathia Seniors,
Margaret Pelvay, welcomed everyone. At noon, a
buffet lunch prepared by the event’s main cook,
Rosa Grusling, and her team was then served. The
menu included pork Goulash over noodles and
boiled potatoes, along with a mixed green salad
with a choice of 3 dressings and bread and butter.
After the meal, guests were treated to flaky and
delicious homemade apple or cheese strudel and
fresh-brewed coffee.
Despite the larger number of guests who attended
the event than was anticipated, there was more than
enough of Goulash to go around!
Additional
noodles were boiled, and extra pans of oven roasted
potatoes prepared for the wedding shower rounded
out the buffet.
Later, as the afternoon drew to a close, the card
players from the Member’s Bar joined everyone in
the main hall section for the last part of the event:
the raffle. Helmut Egger tore himself away from
card playing to call the numbers for the many raffle
prizes donated by the Seniors Group. Wonderful
prizes included everything from gift baskets and
fish fry tickets to bottles of wine and gift cards. By
4:00 p.m., the event drew to a close. The Carpathia
Seniors’ Card Party was a great success and a good
time was had by all.
For more card playing fun, join the Carpathia Choir
at their Annual Card Party on Sunday, February 3,
2013, and the Carpathia Frauengruppe at their Card
Party on Sunday, March 17, 2013.
After the lunch dishes had been cleared, guests got
to business with what they had come to the hall to - 17 do: play cards. Games of euchre, pinochle,
Fuchsen, and Ramschle quickly got started and
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A Full Hall for Kirchweihfest
By Linda Gerhardt
On Saturday, November 10th , the main hall at the Carpathia Club was at near capacity for the annual Kirchweihfest.
The evening started with a Tischgebet said by newly-crowned Jugendgruppe royalty member Erika Schleis. Banquet
Manager Darin Lenhardt then called guests up to a wonderful buffet dinner of chicken Schnitzel, pork roast, mashed
potatoes, green beans, and mixed salad prepared by lead cook Resi Huth and her team .
Following dinner, the program was opened by Jugendgruppe Leiterin, Karin Schwalbe, who welcomed everyone to
an evening of Donauschwaben tradition. Karin recognized Youthgroup members from Akron, Cleveland, Chicago
Aid Society, and Milwaukee, who had traveled to Carpathia for the event. Ehrenpräsident and Former Youthgroup
Leader Franz Pelvay and Carpathia Youthgroup founder Adam Medel were also recognized. Karin’s introductions
were then followed by a few words from Carpathia Club President John Huth, Jr., and the Einmarsch of all dance
groups, led by the new Jugendgruppe royalty and the colorful Kirchweih Strauss.
The band for the evening, the Hank Haller Ensemble out of Cleveland, kept the dance floor full throughout the night.
During each band intermission, guests were entertained with performances by the various Carpathia dance groups.
The Kindergruppe performed first and did some new dances that delighted the crowd. The Jugendgruppe, with the
girls still dressed in their Trachts, treated the audience to several dances, as well as a song and short skit. Later, the
Kulturgruppe, which has grown recently due to some new members, performed during the thir d break.
Near the end of the evening, before the ribbon covered Kirchweih Strauss was brought to the center of the stage for
the traditional auction and after the girls had changed from their Trachts into their ‘fun Dirndls,’ the Jugendgruppe
did another performance. Auctioneer Kurt Seiberling then started off the bidding for the prize as guests waved dollar
bills in the air. As the girls from the Jugendgruppe recognized each guest, the bid increased steadily. In order allow
Kurt to catch his breath, George Schleis jumped in to keep the bids going. When the buzzer sounded, bidding had
reached $318 and the last dollar held in the air before the buzzer belonged to Anna Marie Tittjung. Anna Marie and
husband Pete were then serenaded by the band and cheered by the audience as they danced with the Strauss. After
the auction, guests slowly started to filter out of the hall, closing another successful Kirchweihfest at Carpathia.
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Kerweih Daheim
By Franz Pelvay
Kerweih ist im Schwabendorf und die Gedanken gehen nach Hause
in meinen Heimat Ort zur Ansiedlung der Donauschwaben bei der
Donau und Teisz in Österreich Ungarn. Wenn die Kirche fertig
gebaut war, wurde sie vom Bischof eingeweiht und die erste Messe
gehalten - sozusagen das Tauffest der Kirche.
Es war ein
Kirchenfest welches jedes Jahr am Jahrestag drei Tage anhielt.
Gäste, Festessen und Tanz, besonders die Bräuche der Jugend
waren immer in meiner Erinnerung.
Beim Hutputzen --Stefan Jaeger
Doch die schönste Erinnerung war immer das Kerweihmadl mit
dem Hut putzen. Das heißt: Am Sonntag vor der Kerweih gab der
Bursch seinem Mädl seinen Hut zum Putzen.
Das heißt mit
Blumen zu Schmücken. Wenn das Mädchen seinen Hut annahm,
war es sein Kerweihmadl. Doch mit den Farben der Blumen die
den Hut zierten, gab das Mädchen seinem Kerweihbub ihre Gefühle
kund! Rot heißt liebe. Gelb heißt wir sind verwandt. Verschiedene
Farben zusammen heißt, ich hab mich noch nicht entscheiden. Gib
mir noch Zeit.
Beim Einmarsch der Kerweihpaare in den Tanzsaal, zum Kerweih
Tanz, hatte jeder seine Freude. Es war nicht nur viel Spass dabei,
so manche Hochzeit hatte hier ihren Anfang. Doch alles was bleibt,
ist die Erinnerung. So war die Kerweih Daheim!
Lustige Kerweihbuben --Stefan Jaeger
Kirchweih Fest
A Donauschwaben Celebration from Europe to America
Elizabeth Walter’s book, Kirchweih Fest, is a
beautiful 11-inch by 11-inch hardcover, with 26
full color illustrations. The vibrant illustrations,
which Elizabeth created using an etching and
aquatint method, show how a Kirchweih Fest
was celebrated in her hometown of Karlsdorf,
and how the tradition is continued here in
America.
The weekend before our own Kirchweihfest, Carpathia Kindergruppe
Leader, Cindy Schleis, presented the family of each Kindergruppe
dancer a signed autograph copy of this beautiful hardcover book to
teach the children about this wonderful Danube Swabian tradition.
A signed copy of this book
can be purchased through
Pannonia Press for $24 plus
$4 shipping by writing
Kirchweih is a wonderful tradition of the
Donauschwaben culture. The celebration of the
Kirchweih Fest took place in almost every
village where Donauschwaben lived. The
Kirchweih celebration was brought over to
America by Danube Swabians who emigrated
here, and is still celebrated by young and old in
a lot of Donauschwaben clubs in America.
Elizabeth Walter at
Pannonia Press
PO Box 1062
Palatine, IL 60078
Or via email to
Elizabeth Walter at
[email protected]
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Schwaben Club in Kitchener, Kanada
Treffpunkt der Donauschwaben von Nordamerika
Von Franz Heilig and Manfred Mayrhofer, Herausgeber
Landesrat Forum - Mitteilungsblatt des Landesrates Ungarndeutscher Chöre, Kapellen und Tanzgruppen
Jahrgang 11, Nummer 11, November 2012
Für manche, wurde ein zehnjähriger Traum wahr. Für andere hieß es drei lange Jahre Arbeit und Planung. Eines
blieb aber gemeinsam: eine Gelegenheit wurde geboten, Donauschwaben aus aller Welt zum Schwabenklub in
Kitchener einzuladen, um unser Kulturgut zu feiern. Und gefeiert haben die Schwoweleit.
Die Idee entsprang einer Sitzung des Landesverbands der Donauschwaben USA 2009, wo der Kitchener
Schwabenklub als Gastgeber des im 2012 stattzufindenden Landestreffens der Donauschwaben auserkoren wurde.
Das alljährliche Treffen wurde seit über einem Jahrzehnt nicht mehr in Kanada abgehalten und somit war es
wieder höchste Zeit, die Feier wieder in hier zu organisieren. Keiner wusste genau, welches Unternehmen gerade
gewagt wurde, aber alle wussten schon, Kitchener wollte das Landestreffen veranstalten!
Nach jahrelanger Planung, vielen Überraschungen, und eisernen Entschlossenheit, war es endlich soweit ! Da
war kein Rückkehr mehr, also vorwärts !
Kitchener, Kanada
Am Labor Day Wochenende fanden sich 1.300 donauschwäbische Landsleute im Vereinsheim von dem Schwaben
Club in Kitchener ein. Manche Besucher waren schon früher angereist um sich mit Bekannten und Freunden zu
treffen oder einen Ausflug zu den Niagara Fällen zu unternehmen. Die Donauschwaben müssen dem Herrgott nahe
stehen, denn er sorgte für Sonnenschein für alle drei Tage.
Der Landestreffen der Donauschwaben 2012 fing am Freitag, den 31. August mit einem Freundschaftsabend an.
Es war ein Abend voller Freundschaft, eine gute Gelegenheit für unsere Landsleute, alte Bekanntschaften zu
erneuern, sowie neue zu knüpfen.
Am ersten Abend gab es die beliebte Oktoberfeststimmung, mit der musikalischen Hilfe der „Golden Keys“. Das
Abendprogramm verlief einwandfrei, mit gutem Essen, Fassanstich und zu guter Letzt wurde die Feier durch
Pfarrer Peter Zillich hochoffiziell gesegnet. PFARRER ZILLICH war als Ehrengast aus Deutschland eingeladen
und war dabei, die donauschwäbische Kultur und Traditionen zu feiern. Der erste Festtag war ein Erfolg.
Am Samstag nahmen die Kinder-und Jugendgruppen an verschiedenen Arbeitsgruppen teil. Die Kindergruppen
lernten einige einfachen Tanzschritte und beim Tanzen wurden auch einige Lieder gesungen. So haben sie durch
Tanz und Gesang etwas von der Donauschwabenkultur erlebt. Die Kinder hatten viel Spaß und die Eltern freuten
sich, dass die Kinder auch etwas gelernt haben. Die Jugendgruppen wurden ein Bisschen mehr herausgefordert.
Der ungarische Csárdás sollte gemeistert werden. Bei über 100 Teilnehmern in Bewegung wurde es im Tanzsaal
bald recht heiß und die Tänzer waren in Schweiß gebadet. Nichtsdestotrotz hatten die Jugendlichen so viel Spaß
beim Uneben dass sie den Tanz immer wieder probiert. Und die Eltern waren fleißig am fotografieren.
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Präsident ANTON BAUMANN, vom Landesverband in Kanada, begrüßte die Besucher und freute sich, dass sich
so viele Landsleute an dem Treffen beteiligten. Herr BAUMANN bedankte sich bei Präsident GEORGE
KRAEHLING (Kitchener) und seinem tüchtigen Vorstand, und verteilte Ehrennadeln und Urkunden an einige
verdiente Mitarbeiter. Programmleiter war PETER SPECKNER. Mit der Ansprache des Präsident des Landesverband der USA ROBERT FILIPPI wurde das Fest-programm eröffnet.
Herr FILIPPI überbrachte die Grußbotschaft des neu erwählten Präsidenten des Weltdachverbandes der
Donauschwaben, STEFAN IHAS. Der beliebte Pfarrer PETER ZILLICH hatte ein kleines Geschenk für jede
Ortsgruppe; für jede Gruppe ein kleiner polierter Stein. Pfarrer ZILLICH bemerkte, dass Steine öfters den
Menschen im Weg liegen, aber mit Steinen kann auch der Weg zu anderen Menschen gebaut werden.
Weitere Gruß-worte wurden von den folgenden Persönlichkeiten überbracht: von der Landesfrauenleiterin von
Kanada SHERI THOMPSON, Landesfrauenleiterin von USA MARIANNE STRUMBERGER, der Jugendleiterin
von Kanada CHEYENNE KERTES, der Jugendleiterin der USA INGRID PEJSA, der Kulturleiterin MONIKA
LORENZ und von dem Ehrenpräsident des Landesverbandes LEO MAYER.
ANN MORRISON sprach kurz über die Fertigstellung der Dokumentation: „Millions Cried - No one listened –
Millionen schrien – niemand hörte sie“ (ein Film über die Leiden der Donauschwaben). Darauf folgten die Hymnen
Kanadas, den Vereinigten Staaten, Deutschlands und zum Abschluss die Donauschwäbische Hymne. Nach dem der
offizielle Teil erledigt war, die Klubpräsidenten die Verdienstnadeln an die glücklic hen Empfänger ausgehändigt
hatten gab es einen gemeinsamen Tanz wo sich die Kindergruppen, Jugendgruppen und Kulturgruppen beteiligten.
Kinder tummelten sich auf dem Kinderspielplatz. Im Museum gab es eine interessante Ausstellung von Trachten,
Trachtenpuppen und Gegenstände die im donauschwäbischen Haushalt benützt wurden, sowie Bilder, Landkarten
und ein Video von der Geschichte der Donauschwaben.
Im kleineren Saal konnten die Besucher Dirndlbekleidung für Frauen und Kinder kaufen, sowie Trachtenbekleidung
für die Herren. ELSA WALTER verkaufte die neuerschienene Übersetzung “The Great Swabian Migration” das
bekannte Buch “Der Grosse Schwabenzug” von Adam Müller Guttenbrunn, sowie ihr Buch “Kirchweih Fest:A
Donauschwaben Celebration from Europe to America”. ANN MORRISON zeigte Ausschnitte von ihrer
Dokumentation "Millions Cried… No one Listened",
der Leidensweg der Donauschwaben und anderer deutsche Gruppen aus dem südöstlichen Europa, am Ende von
dem II Weltkrieg.
Wie es bei den Donauschwaben üblich ist am Sonntagmorgen eine Heilige Messe zu feiern wurde Pfarrer ZILLICH
gebeten einen ökumenischen Gottesdienst sie zu zelebrieren. Mehr als 500 Schwoweleit kamen um mit ihm die
Messe zu feiern! Einen Priester beim Akkordeon spielen in einer Heiligen Messe erlebt man wohl nicht jeden Tag.
Der aus dem rumänischen Banat gebürtige Pfarrer ist der Seelensorger der Donauschwaben. Im vollbesetzten Saal
erklangen die altvertrauten deutschen Kirchenlieder, die Pfarrer ZILLICH mit seinem Akkordeon meisterhaft
spielte.
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In seiner Predigt sprach er vom starken Glauben und von der Standhaftigkeit, die die Eröffnungsfeier
GEDENKSTEIN überlebenden Donauschwaben durch ihr schweres Schicksal geleitet und ihnen auf den neuen
Lebensweg zur Seite stand. Nach dem Gottesdienst weihte Pfarrer ZILLICH einen neuen Gedenkstein vor dem
Gebäude ein.
Nach diesem sinnreichen Gottesdienst fand eine Gedenkfeier für Lexi Katherine Poerner, Mitglied der
Jugendgruppe von Cleveland statt. Lexi verlor ihr junges Leben in einem tragischen Autounfall Frühling 2012.
Es gab auch einen besonderen Wettbewerb für die Jugendgruppen. Der Schwaben Club hatte einem deutschen “Hit”
ausgesucht und die Jugendlichen sollten die Choreografie für diesen Tanz zusammenstellen. Fünf Jugendgruppen
beteiligten sich an diesem Wettbewerb, und jede Gruppe hatte Spaß mit ihrer Vorführung. Die Jury hatten es nicht
leicht eine Entscheidung zu treffen. Der 3. Preis ging an die Vereinigung der Donauschwaben-Chicago. Den 2. Preis
erhielt Cincinnati und der 1. Preis wurde von Cleveland gewonnen.
Sonntagnachmittag wurde weitergefeiert mit Essen und Getränken und Vorführungen von Tanzgruppen. Ob Polka,
Walzer oder Schuhplatteln, kam man nie zu kurz mit den vielfältigen Kulturangeboten der Donau-schwaben.
Tanzgruppen hatten den Tanzboden auch nicht alleine für sich. Hiesige deutsche Musikkapellen von der Waterloo
Region taten ihr Bestes, die Leute zu unterhalten. Der Nachmittag und Abend bot die Gelegenheit mit Freunden,
Verwandten und Bekannten einige gemütliche Stunden zu verbringen oder das Tanzbein zu schwingen.
Im Zelt unterhielt am Nachmittag das “Edelweiss Trio” und im Saal spielte die Kapelle “Frieda and the Beernuts”.
Am Abend spielten die Kapellen “Variation” und “The Golden Keys”. In den Pausen unterhielten die Kinder,
Jugend und Kulturtanzgruppen der Ortsgruppen. Mit einer tollen Tanz Party für die Jugendlichen ging
„DONAUSCHWABENTAG 201 2“ zu Ende.
Peter Speckner, Vorsitzender des Landestreffenkomitees 201 2 schrieb:".......Wir möchten uns bei allen Gästen und
Teilnehmern bedanken, besonders unseren auswärtigen Gästen von Akron, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit,
Los Angeles, Mansfield, Milwaukee, New York, Philadelphia, Rochester, St. Louis, Toronto, Trenton und Windsor.
Wir hatten auch Besucher aus Houston, Montreal und sogar Deutschland, was noch mehr zum internationalen Flair
des Treffens beitrug. Ich möchte mich bei allen Landesteffenkomiteemitgliedern und freiwilligen Helfern für ihren
großartigen Einsatz bedanken. Wir haben eine der besten Landestreffenveranstaltungen in jüngster Erinnerung
geschmissen. Ich freue mich aufden nächsten Treffen in 2013 in Detroit, welches im Carpathia Club stattfinden
wird......"
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Volume 18.3
Fall / Winter 2012
The Great Swabian Migration
An Historical Novel by Adam Mueller-Guttenbrunn
Translated to English by Linda Byrom
The historical novel Der Grosse Schwabenzug by iconic
Schwaben author Adam Müller-Guttenbrunn has been
translated as The Great Swabian Migration by Linda Byrom.
This classic book tells the fictional stories of a bride from
Swabia who travels down the Danube to meet her
bridegroom; a family from Pfalz that travels by wagon to find
a new homeland; and Count Klaus Florimund Mercy,
Governor of the Banat, who convinces his nephew to help
him achieve his vision of a new paradise. Their fates
intertwine in this fascinating tale which chronicles the journey
of thousands of Danube Swabians who came mostly by boat
to find a new homeland in the Banat, Batschka, and
Schwäbische Türkei, areas which are now in Hungary,
Romania, Serbia, and Croatia.
The Great Swabian Migration, An Historical Novel by Adam Mueller-Guttenbrunn, Translated to
English by Linda Byrom is available for purchase at the Club while supplies last
$20 per Copy
Contact Karen Beattie for more information at 586.978.2292
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Millions Cried… No One Listened…
A Documentary by Ann Morrison, Producer / Director
Millions Cried… No One Listened.
curtain after World War II.
That’s what happened to 15 million Germans living behind the iron
The Second World War ended in May of 1945 for Germany, but not for the millions of Germans who
lived in Hungary, Romania, Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia, Slovakia, East Prussia and the surrounding
areas. The German people who had lived in these countries for no less than three hundred years were to be
expelled from their homes and taken out of these countries according to the Potsdam Conference. This
conference was held directly after Germany surrendered. Attending this conference was The Big Three,
Truman, Atlee and Stalin. The decision was made to eliminate the Germans from these areas and send
them back to their “Home Land.” The problem was Germany was not their home land and had not been
for at least 7 generations. The decision was made and the document signed with one very misleading
word. ELIMINATE! Truman and Atlee thought they were giving permission for the German population to
be moved from one country to another, but Stalin had a different definition for the word. Eliminate gave
him permission to destroy a population and he had a couple of men who would help him do it.
Edvard Benes, the President of Czechoslovakia and Marshall Joseph Tito were right there to lend a hand.
They took on the job of sending as many Germans as they could to Russia and Ukraine to rebuild what
was destroyed during the Second World War. They chased others across surrounding borders, put them
into camps that were once used for the Jewish people, turned entire villages into camps, tortured, starved
and executed millions and it was all done with a hand shake and a smile from our countries’ leaders.
The survivors of this horror have told me of their
pain which I made into my first documentary
called The Forgotten Genocide, but there was so
much more to tell. I’ve spent the past year
traveling to Europe, Canada and throughout the
United States interviewing and researching to put
together a six film series that will give the facts of
what happened and how it is still affecting us
today.
You will find out why Millions Cried and why No
One Listened…
Watch the movie trailer and see for yourself at
http://annsfilms.wordpress.com/millions-cried-noone-listened/
Boxed DVD Set of Millions Cried… No One Listened by Ann Morrison
Available for purchase at the Club while supplies last
$55 for the 6 DVD Set
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Volume 18.3
Fall / Winter 2012
From the Jäger…
So much has happened since the last update: new members, successful shooting booths at both festivals, and trap
competitions with our friends from Leamington, Canada. Obviously, the high point of the fall season is hunting, but
the kick-off of the season is the annual King Shoot Competition.
Congratulations Ed Speckhardt, the new Jäger König. By winning again, he has shown his consistency with shooting
through the years. Eric Rausch won the 1 st Ritter title, with the 2nd Ritter going to Bob Hammer. Good job, guys!
The Jäger are friends, but each of the titles and trophies must be earned with good shooting. The trophies go to Tony
Brandelik Jr. for 1st Trophy, Jeff Ewald for 2nd Trophy and Bob Psotka for 3rd Trophy. For the Past Kings’s
Trophy, only past Jäger Königs are eligible, and this competition is shot from the 25 yard line making it our most
difficult. This year’s winner, for the second year in a row, is Jeff Ewald with a score of 19.
Additional trophies are in the High Overall series. The first High Overall for our three shoots went to Bob Psotka.
The High Overall Senior went to Paul Tittjung, and High Overall Junior, for the second year in a row, goes to David
Tittjung. David is Paul’s grandson, so good shooting must run in the family. Right, Pete?
Finally, thank you. Whether you are a Jäger or a Jäger’s wife, whether your dad/son is a Jäger or you are friend of the
group, thank you. You volunteered, worked, laughed and pitched in whenever you saw help was needed. You are the
reason we are a group and a club.
The Jäger wish everyone happy holidays, and we wish all
hunters good luck and memorable hunting.
--Tom Forest, Carpathia Oberjäger
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Rentnergruppe / Seniors
Die Senioren treffen sich jeden Dienstag. Im Sommer
hatten wir einen Monat Urlaub. Nach Labor Day, treffen
wir uns jeden Dienstag bis Weihnachten. Nach Neu-Jahr
geht es wieder weiter.
Der Schnee er rieselt leis‘ hernieder,
Bedeckt die Erde weit und breit.
Von fern erklingen frohe Lieder
Sie künden an die Weihnachtszeit.
Rosa Grusling und Resi Gerber bereiten immer einen guten
Lunch mit Dessert für uns vor. Wir danken Euch für die
viele Arbeit.
Zu diesem Feste unsere Gaben,
Gar freudig nehmen wir sie hin.
Doch sollten wir uns nicht auch fragen;
Hat Weihnacht nicht ‘nen tiefern Sinn.
Die Card Party am 4. November war sehr gut besucht. Wir
hatten viele Raffle Preise. Wir danken allen die einen Preis
gebracht hatten.
Um diese Zeit laβt Friede walten.
Wohl überall in dieser Welt.
In Andacht laβt die Hände falten,
Preist den Erlöser als entgelt.
Herzlichen Danke Schön geht an alle Helfer, sei es am
Vatertag Picnic, Oktoberfest, am Fisch Fry, oder an den
Blumen oder sonst noch wo ihr geholfen habt. Nochmals
Danke Schön. Denn ohne die freiwilligen Helfer gibt es
keine Seniorengruppe.
Laβt schenken heut so manche Gaben,
Zu lindern vieler Menschen Leid.
Laβt all die Hungrigen sich laben,
Zu dieser heil’gen Weihnachtszeit.
Entzündet mit den Weihnachtskerzen,
Der Liebe Flammenfeuer an.
Laβt lodern sie in euern Herzen,
Daβ sie wohl nie erlöschet dann.
Der Vorstand der Senioren
wünscht allen Senioren und
Freunden ein frohes
Weihnachtsfest und ein
gesundes Neu-Jahr 2013.
Und mit dem Weihnachtsglockenklingen,
Wir stimmen alle fröhlich ein.
End Gloria laβt laut uns singen,
Laβ Friede heut auf Ernden sein.
--Margaret Pelvay
Rentnergruppe
Sekretärin
Anna Reichrath
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Die Carpathia Senioren wünschen allen Mitgliedern und Freunden
Frohe Weihnachten und alles gute für das kommende Jahr!
Otti Amman
Betty Brandelik
George Brenner
Mitzi Brenner
Albert Buechel
Victor Cook
Kathi Dietz
Lorenz Dietz
Franz Dosenberger
Eva Drescher
Helmut Egger
Marie Eppich
Peter Ess
John Fleischer
Anna Fellinger
Magdalena Forhans
Peter Fritz
Anna Geier
Margaret Geisz
Konrad Gerhardt
Theresia Gerber
Margaret Greuling
Rosa Grusling
Evelyn Hoegeman
Maria Hammer
Maria Hammer
Antonia Hansmann
Katharina Heide
Hely Hermann
Christof Hermann
Josef Hirman
Margaret Hoeckl
Herbert Hofmann
Klara Homann
Stefan Homann
Eva Huth
Franz Huth
Tony Huth
Resi Huth
Walter Jensen
Magdalena Kecks
Katharina Keil
Katharina Kirsch
Mathias Kirsch
Andreas Klein
Richard Kloeckner
Wilma Koberstein
Walter Koberstein
Juliana Koch
Maria Kolleth
Michael Kramp
Elisabeth Krause
Elsa Lambrecht
Nick Lambrecht
Herbert Langegger
Frank Lesch
Anna Lesch
Peter Lesch
Maria Lorenz
Bill Lutsch
Adam Medel
Elisabeth Menrath
Theresia Merli
Eva Mueller
Franz Mueller
Herta Ochss
Georg Ochss
Elfriede Palovcik
Tony Palovcik
Margaret Pelvay
Franz Pelvay
Kathi Posawatz
Christel Psotka
Stefan Psotka
Elisabeth Rebl
Peter Reinhardt
Peter Sattler
Katharina Schaefer
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Katharina Schauss
George Schemmel
Anna Schiltz
Michael Schleis
Maria Schmidt
Elisabeth Schneider
Theresia Schneider
Eva Maria Schoen
Theresia Schoen
Katharina Schuck
Katharina Schuh
Stefanie Schulz
Erna Schwalbe
Lothar Schwalbe
Elfriede Sopfe
Klara Steigerwald
Hans Steiner
Tony Titjung
Elisabeth Toepfner
Paula Uebrueck
Horst Uebrueck
Peter Wild
Josef Wist
Gretel Wolar
Appolonia Wolf
Netty Zimmerman
Volume 18.3
Spotlight Player: Olivia Farenger
Kickers Corner
The Fall season just ended for the Kickers. I could not be
more proud to be the General Manager after this great
season. Our coaches came out of the gate determined this
season! Most teams immediately entered into some great
tournaments and most came out of them victorious and 90%
of them made it to the finals. Our league play has seen many
of our youth teams either winning their division or finishing
in the middle. All but one of our teams either took 1st or 2nd
in the Premier League. To say that this season has been
successful is an understatement, and I am anxious to see how
well they will do in the Spring!
As soon as the Fall season ends, we immediately move
indoors for training and begin our first session of indoor
soccer. We currently use three local facilities to train at and
we will also hold Coerver training for our youth players.
Recently, the Kicker’s board met and we continue to work on
streamlining our program and adding new and innovative
items to set our club apart from the others. Our program has
now reached the point where have bridged the gap between
the youth and the adult program and our players graduate
with the skill level and maturity to play at the next level.
The adult teams have completed their seasons as well; the
First and Reserve team combined some players to play
additional games in a late summer league. While many of
the players have gone off to play at the colleges they attend,
we look forward to them returning to get back to the business
of bringing the National Cup back to the Club.
So much goes on behind the scenes. We are fortunate to
have such a driven and ambitious group of coaches and
managers. There is no task that they are not up for, or that
they will not accomplish. If you would like to get a good
look at some of the teams, join us on a Friday or Saturday at
any of the indoor facilities. You can obtain schedules by
going to the websites….
www.ultimatesoccerarenas.com/
www.libertyparkofamerica.com/
www.totalsoccerinc.com/fraser.htm
Unfortunate Injury
Sidelines U9 Girls Blue
Team Player
--Keith McVettie, General Manager
Fall / Winter 2012
This month’s spotlight player is Olivia Farenger! Olivia is
playing on the Girls U11 team, coached by Jason Goldsmith
and Hans Wild.
Olivia joined the Kickers after meeting Coach Jason
Goldsmith and Coach Jeff Janisch. She started playing under
the direction of Coach Hans Wild. Coach Hans has said about
Olivia; “She is a player that can play offense, defense or
midfield. She always gives 100% at whatever she does,
whether it is practice, scrimmage or a game. She has a great
attitude, and always has a smile on her face. She makes
practice fun for players and coaches.” Coach Hans also says
that in all of his years coaching, Olivia has been the most
“eager to learn” person he knows. Olivia has a desire within
her to become a better soccer player and works at it, even on
her own time.
You can often see Olivia around the Club. She has made it
her home. She tells us “I have made a lot of good friends
playing soccer. I love playing for Carpathia!” Olivia loves to
play soccer and hang out with her friends. She is really good
at math and it’s her strongest subject. Her favorite restaurant
is Outback. She hopes to move to Florida one day and play
soccer and become a marine biologist.
Olivia spent some time working with me at the Club clean up
and I can’t tell you what a pleasure it was. It’s clear that she is
a hard worker and she is so happy and eager to help others.
You can’t miss this little girl – she has a giant smile and a
super attitude! We are looking forward to watching her play
and grow up as a Kicker! --Linda McVettie
On September 8th, the U9 Girls Blue Team (Galui) experienced an unfortunate loss.
This was the first game of the season, and Avery Sikorski broke both bones in her lower
leg. She was transported by ambulance to Troy Beaumont hospital for treatment. She
was given a long leg, non-walking cast with a great prognosis of not needing surgery.
This was Avery’s first season with Carpathia. Her family made the decision to leave
Fraser to come to our club. Avery and her family were committed, cast and all, to come
to all practices and suit her up and attend all games. She is now cast free, and is starting
light practice and conditioning. With approval from her doctor, we expect Avery to
participate in the 2nd session of indoor in January.
The U9 Girls Blue team would like to extend a huge “thank you” to all of Carpathia.
Avery received many cards, gifts, well wishes and overall support from our Carpathia
family. You are truly appreciated. --Cheryl Longo
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Volume 18.3
Successful Fall Season for
Kickers U11 Boys
Blue and Yellow Teams
Fall / Winter 2012
Kicker’s Unsung Hero:
Anna Distefano
Congratulations to the Carpathia Kickers U11 boys “blue”
and “yellow” teams for a successful Fall season!
The “blue” team was the champion of both the St. Clair
Shores Waterfront Invitational and the Petoskey Autumn
Blast Tournament this Fall. They were also in first in the
Premier Division of the Michigan Youth Soccer League
(the league’s highest division) at the time this article was
written. Their record was 17 wins, 1 loss and 2 ties.
The team has exhibited superior skill and speed versus their
competition and has played with a hard-nosed, physical
style which has led to their success. They’ve also carried
positive attitudes, good sportsmanship and professionalism,
both on and off the field. The team has been led by Luke
Montgomery, Sean McConnell and Braden Zarschler,
along with excellent goaltending from Roberto Vitale.
However, “there are no superstars on this team…just a
bunch of skilled, quick players who work hard and play
together as a team,” said Coach Gus Panos who has
coached most of the boys since U-8. Daniel McClorey,
Ben Komnenovic, Giulio Galui, Nick Pulcini, Jack Panos
and Ryan Miller have been solid contributors offensively,
and the defense has been hard to beat with the tenacious,
solid play from Mateo Giulianelli and Bronson O’Kray.
The team will train hard all winter and hopes to continue its
winning ways during the winter and spring league and in
tournament play.
The “yellow” team, coached by first year Kicker coach
Stefan Harris, also had an excellent Fall season. This first
year team went to the semi-finals of the St. Clair Shores
Waterfront Invitational, winning 3 games and losing 1.
They went on to tie for first place in the major gold
division of MYSL with a record of 7-1-2.
“I’m so impressed with the level of play that these young
boys have performed at all year,” said Coach Harris. “The
boys have bright soccer futures ahead of them if they
continue to work and train hard.” The team was led by
Mikey Dedvukaj, Kamil Nawrot, and Alex Zaleczny. Jack
Simms and Jackson Griskie provided great goalkeeping
and Andrew Rowe, Ryan Rubarth and Kalub Odett were
solid defensively all season. Chase Gahlau, Alex Toghe,
Evan Decook and Matt Mahoney provided skill and
strength in the midfield.
--Gus Panos on Behalf of the Kickers
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Anna joined the Kickers and for as long as I can remember
has been a huge part of every tryout, fundraiser, clean up and
Club function we have ever needed people to help out with.
In a soccer organization, your most important time is tryouts.
It’s a time when teams are formed and parents get a good
look at how organized and well run a club is. There are a
million questions regarding fees, coaches, practices, age
groups and tournaments. Anna took on the task a few years
ago of organizing and preparing our coaches for tryouts.
She has given the coaches time to focus on preparing a good
tryout and securing players for teams. It is so crucial that the
process is smooth, because often it is the parent’s first look
at the Kickers.
This is not all Anna does. Last weekend the Kickers held
their fall clean up. It’s a time when we gather to clean up
the grounds, put the bleachers and benches away, take down
the nets, put the goal posts away and move the picnic tables
from the patio into the garage for winter storage. To make it
more difficult, indoor season has moved up and all while
teams are still playing outdoors – so attendance at clean up
becomes difficult when many of our teams are still playing
games. Anna and her son showed up bright and early to lend
a hand. I was putting some nets in a bag and looked across
the parking lot where I saw Anna lifting a 500 pound table
with the help of some of the men who showed up. The last
task was going around the entire parking lot and sweeping
the pine needles. Anna stayed until the end and with her
help we completely cleaned the entire complex.
She held a class to teach our new coaches how to use a
program that the league is making mandatory and has
stepped forward so many times when we have needed
volunteers to help out at any event! She is a GEM and the
Kicker’s are extremely lucky to have her as part of our
group. She has never let us down when we needed help and
is such an asset. Her dedication and commitment is evident
in everything she does.
Thank you Anna – the Kickers appreciate you and all that
you do for us!!!
--Cheryl
Longo
Volume 18.3
Schule / German School
Zuerst möchte ich die Lehrerinnen für das Schuljahr
2012-2013 vorstellen.
1. Klasse Ann Marie Szymanski
2. Klasse Mellisa Morelli
3. Klasse Irene Dietz
Sara Cvetanovski und Ingrid Wasserbaech sind unsere
Aushilfslehrerinnen
Zugleich möchte ich auch alle Schüler herzlich
willkommen heißen. Ja, sie lernen gerne Deutsch. Sie
lernen durch Hören, Sprechen, Diskusionen im Unterricht
und Lesen, sie lernen mit allen Sinnen. Der Unterricht soll
abwechslungsreich sein und Spaß und Freude machen.
Deutsch lernen heißt auch zugleich die Gebräuche und
Kultur von Deutschland besser kennen zu lernen.
Bald werden die Kinder ihre Weihnachtsgedichte und
Lieder mit nach Hause bringen, da heißt es wieder tüchtig
lernen. Sie sind immer eifrig dabei ihre Lieder Reime,
Spiele und Gedichte
bestens vorzubringen. Unser
Weihnachtsprogramm wird Ihnen bestimmt Freude
machen.
Die Weihnachtsfeier ist am 16. Dezember. Da wird auch
der Weihnachtsmann kommen und den lieben Mädchen
und Buben ein Säckchen mit allerlei Süßigkeiten bringen.
Hiermit möchte ich im Namen der Leherrinnen allen Frohe
Weihnachten und ein gutes Neues Jahr wünschen.
-- Irene Dietz
Fall / Winter 2012
Schüler
Gesucht
Carpathia Club’s Deutsche Schule hat eine
Anfängerklasse, eine mittlere Klasse, und eine
erweiterte Klasse. Die Anfängerklasse wird von Ann
Marie Szymanski gelehrt wird, die mittlere Klasse
von Melissa Morelli und die erweiterte Klasse lehrt
Irene Dietz. Die Schule war sehr erfolgreich in dem
sie Schülern Grammatik und kommunikativen
Fähigkeiten beibringen.
Die Anfängerklasse
konzentriert sich auf den Ausbau des Wortschatzes,
Zählen, Alphabet und einfache Sätze. Die mittlere
Klasse konzentriert sich auf den Ausbau des
Wortschatzes, stärkere Grammatik, deutsche Kultur,
Geschichte und Übersetzung. Die erweiterte Klasse
unterrichtet fortgeschrittene Grammatik, Satzbau,
schreiben und deutsch zu sprechen. Wir sind immer
auf der Suche nach neuen Schülern.
Wir unterrichten in unserer deutschen Sprache und
lehren den Kindern was die deutsche Kultur alles zu
bieten hat. Denken Sie nur an die Feiertage. Wer
von Ihnen weiß noch was Nikolaustag in Deutschland
meint, oder was bedeutet Kirchweih? Wir wissen es
und die ältere Generation auch. Aber wir geben es
weiter an unsere Schüler.
Für weitere Informationen steht ihnen Irene Dietz
unter 586-752-6265 gerne zur Verfügung.
-- Melissa Morelli
Still, Knaben und Mädchen
es schaut durch das Lädchen
Christkindlein zum Fenster herein!
Da sieht es gleich hinter
dem Vorhang die Kinder
und horcht, ob sie etwa schrei ’n.
Und wenn sie horchen,
so bringt’s ihnen morgen
viele Sachen von Zucker und Gold
Drum legt euch zufrieden;
dann ist es beschieden
bis morgen früh, was ihr nur wollt.
-- Fridrich Guell
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Volume 18.3
Jugendgruppe / Youth Group
The Jugendgruppe had several outside performances this
fall, beginning with the Landestreffen in Kitchener,
Ontario, over Labor Day weekend. It was, as always, a
fun weekend for the kids and parents – a chance to meet
up with friends from throughout the US and Canada and
dance! We also performed at St. Irenaeus Church in
Rochester, St. Joseph’s Church in Detroit, Canterbury
Village, and twice for the Detroit Concert Choir.
At the Carpathia Hall, there were performance for the
Weinlesefest, Kirchweih and the Oktoberfest. At the
Oktoberfest, the Jugendgruppe not only danced but also
sold homemade ‘Lebkuchen Herzen’ decorated by some
of our girls, Moms and Omas – a big Thank You to
those who put in the labor to make this possible.
Upcoming for us is the Membership Christmas Party
where we will participate in the program. By the time
you read this, we will be hard at work preparing for the
Jugend Königsball on February 16, 2013. We are
planning a great program and hope that you will all join
us on the formal evening.
As we close out the year of the Jugendgruppe’s
milestone 50th Anniversary, we look forward to next
year and Carpathia’s historic 100th Anniversary.
Thank you to everyone for your interest and support this
year. We wish you a Merry Christmas with your
families and a safe and happy New Year.
Wir danken Alle für die Unterstützung der
Jugendgruppe in diesem Jahr und wünschen Euch eine
Frohe Weihnacht und Alles Gute im Neuen Jahr!
--Karin Schwalbe, Jugendgruppe Leiterin
Fall / Winter 2012
Congratulations to Our
2013 Royalty!
The Jugendgruppe started off the fall season with the
crowning of the new royalty. On Saturday night of the
Oktoberfest we announced the Royal Court: Elizabeth
Pesta, Michael Bering, and Erika Schleis.
Elizabeth Pesta is the daughter of Christine (Egger)
and Chris Pesta. Elizabeth began dancing with the
Kindergruppe and continued all the way through to the
Jugendgruppe. She has become an excellent dancer
and is always ready to take part in any event or activity
we do – and always with a smile! She graduated from
Stevenson High School, class of 2012, and is now
attending Bowling Green State University in Bowling
Green, OH, majoring in Marine Biology.
Erika Schleis is the daughter of Carpathia Young
Adult Group alumni George and Cindy Schleis. Erika
also began in the Kindergruppe and worked her way up
to the Jugendgruppe. She is another great dancer and
her vocal ability is definitely an asset to our singing. A
2012 graduate from Chippewa Valley High School,
Erika now attends Western Michigan University in
Kalamazoo, MI. Her major is Occupational Therapy
and she is on the varsity ski & snowboard race team.
Michael Bering is the lucky gentleman on our court
this year. His parents are Christa and Wolf Bering;
Wolf is a former Jugendgruppe member. Michael also
began in the Kindergruppe. He was away from the
Jugendgruppe for some years but came back as an
eager and valuable member. Michael also belongs to
the Schuhplattlergruppe and is employed at Guitar
Center. He also showcases his musical talents in the
band The Bering Straits.
All three of our ‘Royals’ (Michael & Erika through
their fathers, Elizabeth through her aunt Michelle
Egger) are 2nd generation Jugendgruppe Royalty!
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Volume 18.3
Fall / Winter 2012
Busy Oktoberfest Season for Carpathia Youthgroup
By Alyssa Ochss
Canterbury Village, Lake Orion:
The Jugendgruppe danced at the
Canterbury Village Oktoberfest for
two days. The first day was cold
and windy, but the dancers pushed
through, performing a series of
dances including Drah’di Rum and
the Sprätzer. The second day was
much nicer. We had 6 couples and
we enjoyed dancing in the small
and beautiful ‘village.’
St. Joseph Church, Detroit:
It was a bright and sunny day at the
historic church, with the bells ringing
as we arrived to dance at their annual
Oktoberfest. The event was a fantastic
way to have fun and enjoy some nice
dancing. The Youthgroup did a series
of dances, including 2 Schuhplattlers.
We had 8 couples that performed for
the grateful audience near the tent set
up outside the church.
St. Irenaeus, Rochester Hills:
We were invited to this church to
dance at a fund raiser. The
Youthgroup put on a performance
that, from start to finish, lasted 45
minutes. The crowd loved our
performance! We had 5 couples
that did a series of dances that
included 2 Schuhplattlers. In the
end, the crowd showed their
appreciation for us by giving us a
standing ovation!
Macomb Community College,
Clinton Township:
The Detroit Concert Choir was holding
an Oktoberfest at Macomb Community
College and invited us to perform.
The atmosphere backstage was jittery
as we all waited our turn to perform.
We did 2 sets of dances with the 6
couples that were at the event. At the
end of the show, we walked onto the
stage to take a bow in front of the
crowd.
Kindergrupppe / Children’s Group
The children had a busy fall performing at the various festivals. The children performed in Kitchener at the
Landestreffen and did an outstanding job. Besides Carpathia's Oktoberfest, they performed at the
Huntington Woods Lutheran Church Oktoberfest and Rochester Mills Oktoberfest. They also performed at
our Club's Weinlese and Kirchweih. They have worked hard this year perfecting their dances and learning
new ones. In October, the group had a Halloween party where they got to dress up for practice, followed
by fun, games and food.
For Kirchweih, each of the families received a book about the traditions of Kirchweih written by Elizabeth
Walter from Chicago. Christine Pesta and I went through the book with the kids so they have a better
understanding of what Kirchweih is, where it comes from and all the traditions that go along with the
event. It's important that they know about their culture, and the book brings words and illustrations
together to explain the story.
As we wrap up the year, they are preparing a program
for Christmas which will include singing, dancing and
instrumentals. We have had a great year and plan on
nothing less for 2013. Christine and I are very proud of
the group and want to thank all the parents and
grandparents for their great support. We couldn't do it
without you!!!
--Cindy Schleis, Kindergruppe Leiterin
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Volume 18.3
Fall / Winter 2012
Schuhplattler
Kulturgruppe
The Carpathia Schuhplattler Group had another
interesting year. During the winter and spring, we
practiced more than we performed.
The Kulturgruppe started the year off with a new leader,
a new attitude, and some new ideas. Everything didn’t
work out as well as we had hoped, but looking back I am
happy with the year we had. We practiced and recruited,
and both paid off. We were able to increase membership
from both former dancers and those new to the scene.
Everyone worked together, and we are continuing to
move in the right direction - which is a good thing with
the Carpathia Club 100-year on the horizon.
This past summer, we performed at the Carpathia Club
Summerfest/Father’s Day Picnic at the GACC Deutscher
Tag at the Austrian Park. With fall came Oktoberfest,
the busy season for the Schuhplattler group. We
performed at the Carpathia Club Oktoberfest and
Weinlesefest. We had other opportunities to dance
elsewhere. Due to scheduling conflicts, however, we
didn’t perform as much as we normally would have.
We have three new members this year: Tim Young,
Ashten Grotloh, and Nate Amann. The Carpathia
Schuhplattler Group would like to thank all the young
ladies who danced with us at our performances this year.
We practice at 4 p.m. on Sunday in the practice room at
the Carpathia Club. If you would like more information
about our group, you can check us out of Facebook or
email questions to [email protected]. Thank you
for another wonderful year. It has been a pleasure
entertaining you.
-- W. Carsten Grotloh
We made a conscious effort to try to attend not only
other Carpathia Untergruppen functions, but those under
the G.A.C.C. umbrella, as well. In 2013 we plan to
continue supporting all the groups around us.
We performed at the Carpathia Youthgroup 50-year
Anniversary. This was an excellent time for our group
to find more dancers, and we did. With summer came
the Summerfest and Father’s Day Picnic, where we
performed on Saturday and Sunday.
At the
Landestreffen in Kitchner, due to an audio malfunction,
we had to dance one dance without music. This was an
interesting experience for our new members – who
continued on and finished the dance adhering to the
mantra: the show must go on!
The autumn season began with the Carpathia Club
Oktoberfest, where we performed on Saturday and on
Sunday. We hosted the Weinlesefest and performed at
Kirchweih. We thank everyone for their continued
support and look forward to the New Year. We practice
on Sunday at 6 p.m. at the Carpathia Club. See
Facebook or email me at [email protected] for
more information about our group.
-- W. Carsten Grotloh
Congratulations to
Debbie (Kapraun) & Jacob Davis on
Their October 1, 2012 Wedding!
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Volume 18.3
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Fall / Winter 2012
Volume 18.3
Fall / Winter 2012
Frauengruppe / Ladies
Am 10. und 11. Oktober machte die Frauengruppe einen kleinen Urlaub zum schönen Nord - Michigan. Ja,
55 Personen waren wir an der Zahl; der Bus war voll. Der Busfahrer konnte wirklich singen: “ Hab meinen
Wagen vollgeladen.“
Pünktlich um 7:30 a.m. fuhr der Bus ab. Der ertste Stop war für Frühstück in der Nähe von Birch Run. Etwa
gegen 11:00 a.m. kamen wir im Casino Soaring Eagle an. Nachdem jeder seine Gutscheine (Coupons)
bekommen hatte gings zum Spielkasino hin. Hier konnte jeder sein Glück an den höllischen Spielautomaten
riskieren. Nach etwa vierstündigem Aufenthalt trafen wir uns alle wieder am Bus und um 2:45 p.m. ging es
dann weiter zum Casino Little River (Manistee). Hier wurden wir von einem Hotel Angestellten
empfangen und mit Hilfe der Leiterin Irene Dietz bekam dann jeder seinen Zimmer Schlüssel übergeben.
Das Hotel ist uns ja schon sehr bekannt, da wir hier schon einige male waren. Little River Casino Resort
ist von allen sehr beliebt. Nette grosse und saubere Zimmer, freundliches Personal, gutes Essen und das
Schöne ist man kann zum Casino hinlaufen. Man muss nicht unbedingt die ganze Zeit im Casino
verbringen. Man kann imgeheiztem Pool schwimmen oder die Sauna oder eine Masaage geniessen.
Am nächsten Morgen nach einem guten Frühstück wurden die Koffer an der Bushaltestelle abgeliefert und
es ging dann wieder Richtung heimwerts. Aber es wurde nochmals im Casino Soaring Eagle angehalten.
Hier konnte nochmals jeder mit großen Risiko sein Glück wagen. Diesesmal hatten wir einige große
Gewinner unter uns. Herzlichen Glückwunsch an alle Gewinner. Wir hatten alle Spaß und vielleicht hätte
man noch einen Tag dran hängen können.
Aber alles geht einmal vorbei. Wir müssen halt mal wieder gehen. Die Fahrt war schön und das Wetter
machte mit. Dazu genossen wir die farbprächtige herrliche herbstliche Landschaft von Nord -Michigan.
--Irene Dietz, Frauengruppe Leiterin
OTTILLIE AMANN
IRENE DIETZ
KATHIE DIETZ
MARIE EPPICH
ANNA FELLINGER
HELEN GASSEL
RESI GERBER
ANNA GEIER KAETHE
GROEDL
ROSI GRUSLING
ANNI HAMMER
MARIA HAMMER
ANTONIA HANSMANN
KAETHE HEIDE
KLARA HOMANN
RESI HUTH
KATHI KEIL
ANNA KEMMER
KATHI KIRSCH
HELGA KNIEP
WILMA KOBERSTEIN
ROSA KOEHLMANN
JANE KOEHLHOFER
LENI KOLLLING
ELISABETH KRAUSE
ELSA LAMBRECHT
MARIA LORENZ
ELISABETH
MENRATH
ELFRIEDE PALOVCIK
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MARGARET PELVAY
INGE PFROPPER
KATHARINE POSAWATZ
NANCY PURTZ
KATHARINA SCHAEFER
HILDE SCHMID
MARIA SCHMIDT
RESI SCHNEIDER
KATHI SCHUCK
KAETHE SCHUH
KATHARINA SCHWAGER
KARIN SCHWALBE
STEFI SCHULTZ
ELFRIEDE SOPFE
MARIA STEFAN
ELISABETH TOEPFNER
IRENE UNSLEBER
MARY ANN VIRCHOW
LONI WOLF
ANNA WUNSCH
Volume 18.3
Membership News
The Following Members
Have Moved to Active Status
As of November 2012
Welcome New
Carpathia Club Members!
Member
Mathias Agnes
Marianne Arnold
Stan Baldwin
Debra Baldwin
James Binder
Wendy Binder
Kenneth Bowery
Doris Buechel
Lynne Dallman
Rebecca Diekmeyer
Richard Donase
Christel Donase
Christine Henderson
Chuck Hepner
Rose Hepner
Karl Holzer
Anton Huth
Laura Huth
Robert Kantz
Daniela Kelly
Wilhelm Kessler
Nancy Kessler
Sponsor
Matthew Franzen
Mike Eisenhauer
Peggy Eisenhauer
Elizabeth Pesta (Active)
Karen Rieser Piccalo
Cyndi Seubert
Kurt Lingerfelt
Kurt Lingerfelt
Christine Pesta
Cyndi Seubert
Timothy Pickett
Alex Brandt
Maria Brandt
Paul Lenz
Helmut Egger
Joe Wist
Joe Wist
Adam Zeig
Fall / Winter 2012
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Helga Kniep
Laura Koehlmann
Linda Kubiak
Gregg Mayer
Albert Meneghn
Nancy Meneghn
Mike Morelli
Melissa Morelli
Kelly Psotka
William Ramey
Henry Rehn
Adam Roul
Nadine Roul
Maria Rozsa
Laszlo Rozsa
George Schemmel, Jr.
Jacobus Schroeder
Lucy Sehling
Uwe Sehling
Robert Waltenspiel
Bozena Waltenspiel
Greg Wendt
Volume 18.3
GACC Grüsse
Fall / Winter 2012
GACC & Affiliated Club
Events at Carpathia Hall
Grüβe von der GACC!
Im Namen des Deutsch-Amerikanischen Kulturkreises
sage ich Herzliche Weihnachtsgrüβe und wünsche uns
allen ein gutes, friedvolles Neues Jahr! Wir freuen uns
auf Eure 100 Jahre Jubilӓumsfeiern, die wir miterleben
dürfen! Die Vorbereitungen sind sicher schon im
Gange!
2013
GBU Saxonia Rheingold
Masquerade ball
Feb. 9
GACC / GBU
Kinderfasching
Der 6. Oktober war in diesem Jahr ein 25-jӓhriges
Jubilӓum, seit President Ronald Reagan es offiziell
zum Tag der Deutschen Einheit erklӓrte. Dies wurde
auch von der Anwesenheit des neuen Deutschen
Konsul’s Dr. Berthold Brecht aus Chicago bekundet,
als er am 10. Oktober an der Feier in Meadowbrook
teilnahm.
GACC
Ich hatte die Gelegenheit, mit Dr. Brecht zu sprechen,
und frug ihn, ob wir je unsern Reisepass hier erneuern
kӧnnen, aber im Moment ist es nicht mӧglich.
Vielleicht in ein paar Jahren?
Schwaben Male Chorus
Membership Meeting
Feb. 10
Mar. 3
Schwaben Unterstützungs Verein
Bockbierfest
Mar. 23
Austrian Society
Gründungsfeier
Apr. 11
GACC
Fashion Show
Spring Concert
Apr. 18
Apr. 20
Austrian Ski Club
Anniversary Banquet
Apr. 27
Transylvania Saxons
100th Anniversary
Frohe Feiertage wünscht Ihnen
May 18
MI Sänger Bezirk
--Marianne Krenzer
GACC President
Kommers
Jun. 2
GTEV Edelweiss
Heimatabend
Sept. 28
GACC
German American Day
Oct. 5
Transylvania Saxons
Jägerball
Oct. 27
Fall Concert
Nov. 23
Christmas Market
Dec. 1
GTEV, Austrian & Swiss
Dec. 8
GACC
Dec. 15
Schwaben Male Chorus
Christmas Concert
Dec. 21
Schwaben Unterstützungs Verein
Dec. 22
Please Support the GACC & Affiliated
Club Events at Carpathia Hall
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Volume 18.3
Fall / Winter 2012
Erfolgreicher Deutscher Tag 2012
Von Marianne Krenzer
Das wunderbare Wetter (und hoffentlich die
Einladungen) brachte in diesem Jahr viele
Besucher zum 62. Deutschen Tag am Sonntag, den
12. August 2012!
Die Tische im schönen österreichischen Park
waren
mit
schwarz-weiss-roten
Decken
geschmückt, und auch alle anderen Vorbereitungen
waren einladend zurecht gemacht.
Űber 1000 fröhliche Menschen erschienen, blieben
und waren in bester Stimmung – unterstützt von
den „Vagabund-“ und „Rheinländer“ Kapellen.
Das Essen, versorgt von „Winters Sausage“, und
Trinken bewirtet von unseren angeschlossenen
Vereinen, wie auch Kaffee und Kuchen - war
reichlich vorhanden. Besonders erwähnen möchte
ich, dass drei junge Mädchen, Isabella und Emilia
Morris (Enkelin von Rudi und Resi Walter) und
Emmely Chodoba die Getränkebude für einige
Stunden verwalteten, nachdem sie morgens schon
geholfen hatten, die Tische zu schmücken.
Um 14:30 Uhr begann das Programm mit dem
Fahnen-Aufmarsch der verschiedenen Vereine,
angeführt von dem Deutsch-Amerikanischen
Schützen Verein in Uniform.
Der Michigan Sängerbezirk, dirigiert von Erwin
Aufdemberge, sang alle vier Nationalhymnen
(USA, Deutschland, Österreich und Schweiz)
gefolgt von der Begrüβungsansprache der
Präsidentin Marianne Krenzer. Sie stellte den
ausscheidenden Deutsch-Amerikaner des Jahres,
Oskar Pscheidl, vor und dankte den Präsidenten
der Vereine wie auch allen Anwesenden, die so
reichlich erschienen waren. Joseph Groele, der
diesjährige Organisator des Deutschen Tages, gab
Dankesworte allen, die ihm geholfen hatten und
auch an diesem Tag mitarbeiteten.
Die Carpathia Jugend- Tänzer, die ihre
Volkstänze gekonnt vorführten, füllten die
Musikpausen aus. Die Carpathia Schuhplattler
und auch die Edelweiss Volkstanzgruppe und
deren Schuhplattler gaben ihr Bestes, welches
recht gut ankam - man sah die Begeisterung!
Die Kinder hatten ihre Luftballons, den
Moonwalk und die Basteltische der Deutschen
Schule (Christine Griesser), die sie beschäftigt
hielten. Die Fußballer - auch ältere Herren hatten ihre Gymnastik schon am frühen Morgen.
Alles in allem, ein erfolgreicher Tag! Wir danken
allen, die so fleißig halfen!
2013 Donauschwaben Heimatkalendar
is now available for purchase at the Club while supplies last
$15 per Copy
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Volume 18.3
Fall / Winter 2012
25. Jubiläum des Deutsch-Amerikanischen Tages
Der Grund des Jubiläums ist die Beschlußfassung
zur Ehrung der deutschen Einwanderer, die
Präsident Ronald Reagan im Jahr 1987
unterzeichnete und vom Kongress offizell bestätigt
wurde, dass der 6. Oktober ein Feiertag der
Deutsch-Amerikaner sei.
Um 19:30 Uhr begann das Programm mit dem
Willkommengruß und dem Michigan Sängerbezirk,
dirigiert von Erwin Aufdemberge. Am Klavier
begleitete Lisa Meredith. Es wurden alle vier
Nationalhymnen (USA, Deutschland, Österreich
und Schweiz) gesungen. Der Männerchor folgte mit
dem Melodienreigen „Lied der Berge“.
Die GACC Präsidentin Marianne Krenzer begrüßte
alle Gäste, besonders die Präsidenten oder Vertreter
der angeschlossenen Vereine: Österreicher Verein –
Günter Bräuner, Capathia – Arthur Beneker, DASV
Schützenverein – James Binder, GTEV Edelweiss –
Joseph Gassel, GBU Saxonia-Rheingold – Edith
Kuplent, GPWA/Deutsche Schule – Christine
Griesser, Schwäbischer Männerchor – Frank Sinz,
Schweizer Verein – Verena Ward, Siebenbürger
Sachsen – Susanna Fleischer, Sport Club 1924 –
Walter Jansen, und der Nordamerikanische
Sängerbund – Blondine Klimach. Ein extra
„Herzlich Willkommen“ galt auch den Besuchern
von Deutschland, Gäste aus Rockenberg und Köln.
Er war seit 1965 aktiv im Österreicher Verein,
gründete den Skiclub in 1968 und war 15 Jahre der
1. Vorsitzende. Er sang im Chor, singt noch im
Schwäbischen Männerchor, bekam 1988 die
Ehrennadel - den „Goldenen Adler“ des
Österreicher
Vereins
und
das
Goldene
Verdienstkreuz der Republik Österreichs.
Er formte seine eigene ODF Corporation, und 1969
die Data Tool and Engineering Corporation.
Obwohl im Ruhestand und 59 Jahre mit Anni
verheiratet, ist er immer noch aktiv und jederzeit
bereit, mit Rat und Tat das Deutschtum zu
unterstützen.
Anschliessend sangen die Sänger des Michigan
Sängerbezirkes „Zum Festlichen Tag“ und
„Glocken der Heimat“. Mit dem „God Bless
America“ endete das Programm. Die „Tradewinds“
Kapelle spielte zum Tanz auf – und in der Pause
kam die Polnische Tanzgruppe mit ein paar schönen
Vorführungen.
Der Deutsche Kulturkreis unterstützt jedes Jahr das
Program „Junior Jahr in München“ der Wayne State
Universität, und der Leiter, Professor Mark
Ferguson, nahm dankend den Scheck entgegen. Er
stellte drei Studenten vor, die in vorigen Jahren
schon in Deutschland waren; sie sprachen in
tadellosem Deutsch von ihren Erlebnissen und
dankten für die Unterstützung.
Die Hauptattraktion galt dem neuen DeutschAmerikaner des Jahres: Friedrich Stockinger.
GACC
Vizepräsidentin
Hilda
Langegger
überreichte die Urkunde, mit der Erklärung all
seiner Verdienste.
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Deutsch-Amerikaner aus vergangenen Jahren:
(v. links oben) 1998 Joseph Gassel, 2003 Edith Kuplent,
1984 Eberhard Wasserbaech, 1999 Hilda Langegger,
2006 Erwin Aufdemberge, 1992 Blondine Klimach, 2008
Joseph Groele (v. links unten) 2005 Frank Sinz, 200,
2011 Oskar Pscheidl, 2012 Fritz Stockinger, 2010 Helen
Gassel, 1989 Adam Medel, 2007 Curt Kitter.
Volume 18.3
Fall / Winter 2012
Certificate of AWARD
to
Friedrich J. Stockinger
German-American
of theYear 2012
In recognition of his outstanding personal contributions in
the furtherance of the Ideals and goals of the German
Culture since 1954, serving on the Executive Board as
Treasurer for the Teutonia Soccer Club in Windsor.
Immigrating to the United States in 1963 he became a
member of the Austrian Society Men’s Choir in 1965, and
is an active member of the Schwäbischer Männerchor. He
was a founding member of the Austrian Ski Club and
served as President from 1968 through 1983 and was
President of the Austrian Society from 1996 to 1998, he
also served on the Austrian Park and Strauss Ball
Committees. He received the Golden Eagle Award from the
Austrian Society in 1998 and the Austrian Government
awarded him the Goldene Verdienstkreuz der Republik
Ősterreich for his hard work and dedication.
Fritz und Anni Stockinger und Familie
Therefore
The German American Cultural Center
Proudly confers on
Friedrich J. Stockinger
The honorable and distinctive title of
German-American of the Year 2012
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Volume 18.3
Fall / Winter 2012
Verein Deutscher Sprache Vortrag
Am Dienstag, den 4. September 2012 wurde im GACC
ein Vortrag von Prof. Manfred Schroeder, (führt den
Bereich der Aussenbeziehungen), gehalten.
In
Thüringen geboren, studierte Germanistik und
Romanistik, arbeitete zunӓchst als Studienrat in
Hannover, wurde Dozent in der Deutschlehrer-Abteilung
und als solcher vom Auswӓrtigem Amt ins Auland
entsandt, um Deutschlehrer / Deutschabteilungen
aufzubauen. Er kam nach Kamerun, Togo, dann Ek und
Senegal, und baute das Goethe Institut in Senegal in
seinen Anfӓngen auf. Zwischendurch war er in der
deutschen “Zentralstelle für das Auslandwesen” und
verantwortlich für die Zusammenarbeit mit Afrika auf
dem Gebiet der Schulen und Ausbildung der Lehrer.
Jetzt, offiziell in Ruhestand, widmet er sich der
deutschen Sprache, die in groβer Gefahr ist. Sie wird
verdrӓngt und angloamerikanisiert. Verdrӓngt wird sie
aus der Wissenschaft, wo immer mehr auf englisch
verӧffentlich werden muβ, aus der Wirtschaft, aus dem
Rundfunk (90% der gespielten Lieder sind auf englisch)
usw. In der Europӓischen Union spielt deutsch nur eine
untergeordnete Rolle, sie wird immer mehr durch
englisch ersetzt.
Und im ӧffentlichen Raum, im Straβenbild in
Deutschland, Ӧsterreich und Schweiz, wimmelt es von
englischen Beschriftungen, besonders in der Werbung,
bei Firmenbezeichnungen, Produktnamen usw. Oft sind
es eine Mischung Deutsch-Englisch – (Denglisch). Den
Kindern, deren Deutsch erst zu festigen ist, werden
verunsichert. Die vielen auslӓndischen Arbeitskrӓfte,
die natürlich deutsch lernen müssen, fragen sich: wozu?
Die Soziale Folge ist die Verstӓndnislosigkeit und
Ausgrenzung. Heute werden ganze Bevӧlkerungsteile,
die das “denglisch” nicht oder nur halb verstehen,
beiseite geschoben. (z.B. Dorfbewohner oder die
Ostdeutschen, die fast kein Englischunterricht in der
Schule hatten).
Die geistige Folge ist die Gefahr, das die Schrift /
Grammatik sich so verӓndert, das kommende
Generationen uns und unsere Klassiker kaum noch
verstehen.
Die pschychologischen Folgen ist das übermӓβige
Hereinnehmen anglo-amerikanischer Sprachanteile, die
die Leute nur unklar verstehen, welches zu einem
Rückstand an Gedankenschӓrfe führt.
Professor
Manfred Schroeder
Muttersprache hat etwas mit Identitӓt zu tun, mit der
kulturellen Identitӓt eines Landes, einer Sprachgemeinschaft, und mit der Identitӓt des Individuums.
Wird die Sprache ruiniert, wird auch die Identitӓt
ruiniert. Der Deutschunterricht im Ausland verliert an
Attractivitӓt wenn Deutsch in den Heimatlӓndern
miβachtet wird.
Es wurde hӧchste Zeit, daβ in 1998 eine Gruppe von
allen Berufen eine Gegenbewegung gründeten, den
“Verein Deutscher Sprache” (1. Vorsitzender ist Walter
Krӓmer, Mathemathiker und Wirtschaftsstatistiker) die
innerhalb von einem Jahr mehrere 1000 Mitglieder hatte
und heute mit über 40,000 weltweit sind. Die Politik
beginnt aufzuhorchen. Wenn die Farben der Fahne und
die Haupstadt festgesetzt wird, gehӧrt auch dieser Satz
ins Grundgesetz: “Die Sprache der Bundesrepublik ist
Deutsch.”
“Wir brauchen jeden, der die Deutsche Sprache liebt und
will, daβ sie vollwertig erhalten bleibt” sagt Prof.
Schroeder, “Je mehr wir sind, desto mehr kӧnnen wir
erreichen! Stimmen aus dem Ausland werden in
Deutschland und in Ӧsterreich aufmerksam gehӧrt.”
Auch wir, die Deutschsprecher, ob in USA oder Kanada,
Muttersprachler oder Zweitsprachler, sind hochwillkommen. Beitrag von €30.00 im Jahr ist erwünscht
aber nicht Pflicht. Der Verein ist keine Staatliche
Organisation, ist weltoffen, und findet es natürlich und
selbstverstӓndlich, sich für die Sprache einzusetzen.
Lesen Sie mehr am website: www.vds-ev.de
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Fall / Winter 2012
Donauschwäbische Stiftung
2012 Christmas Greetings
In this, our thirtieth year of work as a Foundation, it is good to remember the basic purposes of our Found ation. Those four
purposes as described in our bylaws are:
1. To foster, support and encourage the preservation of the customs, traditions, literature, culture and history of the
Danube-Swabian people (a Germanic people of Southeastern Europe).
2. To encourage the pursuit of studies in the German language, in the history, culture, literature, music and folklore of
the Danube-Swabian people.
3. To provide food, shelter, clothing and other assistance to the Danube-Swabian people in dire need of help caused by
Acts of God, war or other disasters.
4. To foster and encourage the participation of the Danube-Swabian youth in amateur athletic competitions at the
national and international level.
In the interest of continuing good communication within our organization, we would like to share our entire Board of Directors
with all our membership. Please call on your local representatives (Directors) or meet with them to make a donation or a
purchase. They are here for any assistance you may need with your Stiftung.
OFFICERS: Robert Filippi, Cleveland; Ed Tullius, Cincinnati; Wolfgang Urban, Cleveland ; Shawn Dangel, Cincinnati;
Rosalia Burmeister, So. California
DIRECTORS: Siegfried Gauss, Philadelphia; Tony Siladi, Milwaukee; Franz Rimpf, Cleveland; Mike Wendl, St. Louis; Joe
Geiser, Akron; Barbara Tonhaeuser, Akron; Michael Walter, Chicago AAS; Eddy Palffy, Chicago AAS; Eckhard
Blaumueller, Chicago Donau; Peter Wenson, Chicago Donau; Martin Koenig, Chicago Grün Weiss; Rick Stolze, Cincinnati;
Roric Schneider, Cincinnati; Lisa Rimpf, Cleveland; Margot Maurer, Cleveland ; Karen and Robert Schwalbe, Detroit; Anita
Nehrkorn, Mansfield; Martin Puhl, Mansfield; John and Ladonna Kleiss, Milwaukee; Adam and Magdalena Metzger, New
York;Rosalie Matico, Philadelphia; Bill Galgon and Marlene Fricker, Philadelphia UGH; Frederick Maisel, Rochester,New
York; Katharina Nysten, So. California; Leo Mayer, So. California; John Michels, Spokane; John Pappert, St. Louis; and
Joseph Brandecker, Trenton.
Erika, We wish
you a wonderful
year as part of the
Jugendgruppe court.
We are very proud of
you. Love, Mom,
Dad and Evan
Congratulations,
Elizabeth, on being
honored to
represent the
Jugendgruppe for
2013. Enjoy your
special year!
Love, Oma and Opa
Congratulations to
our Son Michael!
We are so very
proud of you.
With Love from
Mom and Dad
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Fall / Winter 2012
Danube- Swabian Association of the USA, Inc.
Verband der Donauschwaben in den USA. e.V.
December 2012
Liebe Landsleute und Freunde,
Several months ago many of us met in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada to celebrate our culture with our Canadian brothers and
sisters. Among the many highlights for me were the following:
1) The many young people who came from all over the continent to enjoy the weekend together,
2) A successful dance competition sponsored by the Kitchener hosts,
3) Sunday morning worship with Father Peter Zillich, our “Heimatpfarrer”, and the beautiful sermon which
mesmerized so many of us, and
4) The ”Gastfreundschaft” of our Canadian hosts!
This event showcased the aspects of our heritage that we strive to support financially through our foundation. Our annual
gathering is key to preserving the camaraderie of the next generation and beyond and to that end we must continue to provide
financial support to all of our youth programs.
As we approach the annual holiday season when many of us make our final charitable contribution decisions for 2012 and plan
those for 2013, I ask you to contribute today.
Let the history books show that the “Einwanderungsgeneration” provided for the future of Donauschwaben both in the USA and
throughout the world. Our ancestors and our common history deserve a chance to be memorialized or preserved; to be
remembered today and forever for the significant story that it is. We must financially support those individuals and groups t hat
work so diligently to perpetuate the best of what we represent as Donauschwaben Americans.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your families. May God bless
you for your generosity and keep you healthy as we embark upon our future together.
Viel Glück und Gesundheit im Neuen Jahr!
Robert F. Filippi, President
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Fall / Winter 2012
December 2012
T’is the season when we spend time with loved ones, giving thanks, enjoying memories and traditions as well as participating in
many club functions. It is also the time to consider an annual donation to the Danube Swabian Foundation, your Stiftung, which
turned 30 years old this year. I am aware that you are often asked to give to charities, everything from bell-ringing on the corner
to the American Cancer Society. Equally as important is an opportunity to give to your heritage and your donation is tax
deductible - just like giving to the “big guys”. There are 3 ways for you to participate in our annual fund -raising:
1. Our Pledge Your Age campaign was kicked off this year at the April meeting in Chicago. If in the past 30 years you have
ever participated in a Deutsche Schule sponsored by your verein, have been in the youth group or traveled with your youth
group, or played on a soccer team it is highly likely that you have benefited from a grant made by the Stiftung to your club. The
simple gift of giving a donation equal to your age assures that these programs can continue in the future.
2. A second opportunity to participate is by purchasing copies of The Great Swabian Migration, Der Grosse Schwabenzug novel.
Elizabeth and Mike Walter along with Pannonia Press have made this a fund-raising opportunity for the Stiftung. The book has
received very good reviews and we encourage you to share this with the younger generation. Another consideration is to
purchase the book to give to someone, friend, neighbor or schools, who have little knowledge of our heritage. This book is a
historical novel important enough for translation into English.
3. Finally, we urge you to purchase a copy of the Anne Morrison Millions Cried and No One Listened DVD series. Many of our
members contributed their personal stories to make this DVD possible. $55,000 of the Foundation’s money purchased 1000
DVD sets from Anne. It is hoped that these will all be resold to our members at a cost of $55/set. Please consider purchasing a
set for your household and a second to be given to your local school or library to ensure a broader understanding of our hist ory
and heritage.
Please see your club’s directors if you have further questions or would like to make a purchase or donation. On behalf of the
officers and directors of YOUR Danube Swabian Foundation, we would like to wish you and your family Happy Holidays.
With best wishes,
Eddie Tullius, President
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Fall / Winter 2012
And now, another successful youth oriented event which the Stiftung helped sponsor in 2012!
Carpathia Club hosted the 2012 Jugendfreundschaftslager in July. This year it was an international event with attendees from Akron,
Cleveland, M ansfield, Cincinnati, Chicago, St Louis and Toronto as well as Detroit. Thirty -eight kids and fifteen chaperones arrived in
pouring rain on Thursday evening, but no worries – camp was set up inside the main hall! As everyone settled in and had some pizza,
there was time to catch up with friends and meet new people.
While we visit many cities, we rarely see much other than the club house or picnic grounds. This time everyone was able to see what
‘Detroit’ is all about. Friday began with beautiful sunshine as we headed to Detroit for a tour of the Parade Company (Detroit still has a
large Thanksgiving Day parade). Then down to the Detroit River where we had a picnic lunch on the Riverwalk, a tour of the Renaissance
Center with a top floor view of downtown followed by a River Boat Cruise. A trip to Detroit would not be complete without a visit to the
famous American Coney Island – a new dining experience for many. And transportation through downtown on our ‘People M over’ – a
tram car full of Donauschwaben affectionately called the ‘Schwabenzug’. The evening ended back at the club with fireworks and s’mores
around a bon fire.
Saturday was cultural day beginning with making of our favorite foods - Kipfel and Goulash. Ladies from our Frauengruppe
demonstrated and worked with the Jugend. I don’t know who enjoyed this more - the kids or the ladies!
In the afternoon everyone one was divided into 7 teams - each team named after a country where Donauschwaben live today. We talked
about our Wappen and its meaning; had a history time line game, Jeopardy and a ‘Wissenslauf’ (knowing the meaning of the word even
got extra points!) That sent the groups wandering over the property to find questions and multiple choice answers. I’m happy to say our
Jugend is very well informed on history, geography and current events. We also put in a couple hours of Volkstanz and a bit of Tango just
for fun! Before dinner everyone was outside for what has become the annual Slip N Slide
The delicious dinner Saturday evening was the Goulash and Kipfel – a great job done by all – and that gave them the energy to dance the
night away in the parking lot, music by our DJs. Sunday morning everyone packed up and headed home knowing we would all see each
other again soon in Kitchener. Everyone is looking forward to participating again at the next Jugendfreundschaftslager in Chicago – get
ready Chicago AAS!
A big Thank You to all who helped put this great event together and attended to make it a
success! We hope to see you in Detroit in 2013 to celebrate Carpathia’s 100 th Anniversary!
Send donations to: Danube Swabian Foundation, USA c/o Shawn Dangel, Treasurer,
3975 Carrie Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45211 -- All Donations fully tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations.
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Volume 18.3
Fall / Winter 2012
2013 Tour Through Europe with
Weltdachverband President Stefan Ihas
A wonderful tour with Stefan Ihas, Weltdachverband der Donauschwaben e.V. President, has been planned
for May 2013. Pricing will be available before the end of the year.
Please contact Rosi Kuhlmann if you might be interested in attending this once in a lifetime trip:
[email protected]. More information will be available in the Carpathia Hall lobby in January.
Begegnungsreise: Österreich, Ungarn, Kroatien, Serbien, Rumänien
15. Mai - 28. Mai 2013
Mittwoch, 15. Mai 2013
Abfahrt von Ulm über Pforzheim, Leimen und Neckarsulm nach Wien/A
Hotel in Wien, Am Abend besuch des Heurigenlokals 5 Pflug in Altmannsdorf
Donnerstag, 16. Mai 2013
Stadtbesichtigung Wien, Weiterfahrt nach Harkany/H, Unterbringung im Hotel in Harkany
Freitag, 17. Mai 2013
Fahrt nach Fünfkirchen/Pécs Stadtbesichtigung, Weiterfahrt nach Boly in den Weinkeller der Familie Roth.
Gemütlicher Abend
Samstag, 18. Mai 2013
Fahrt nach Nadasch/Mecseknadasd oder Ketsching/Görcsönydoboka, Schwowische Hochzeit
Sonntag, 19. Mai 2013
Fahrt nach Mohacs an die Donau – Gedenkfeier
Weiterfahrt nach Bawarz/Babarc – Volkstumsnachmittag mit der Ungarndeutschen, Tanzgruppe aus Bawarz.
Montag, 20. Mai 2013
Fahrt nach Wemend/Vemend, Chortreffen in Wemend
Dienstag, 21. Mai 2013
Fahrt nach Valpovo/Kroatien (Gedenkstätte der Vernichtungslagen der Donauschwaben)
Weiterfahrt über Satnica, Tomasanci, Vodinci, Vinkovci, Ilaca und Vukovar nach
Bogojevo/Serbien, In Bogojevo Folkloreprogramm der Ungarischen Folkloregruppe aus Bogojevo
Mittwoch, 22. Mai 2013
Zur Freien Verfügung
Donnerstag, 23. Mai 2013
Weiterfahrt nach Rumänien, Unterbringung im Hotel in Temeschwar/Timisoara
Freitag, 24. Mai 2013
Zur Freien Verfügung
Samstag, 25. Mai 2013
Heimattage der Banater Schwaben in Temeschwar
Sonntag, 26. Mai 2013
Weiterfahrt nach Ungarn, Unterbringung in Raum Budapest oder in Tatabanya
Am Abend Treffen mit der Ungarndeutschen Tanzgruppe aus Saar/Szar, Freundschaftsabend
Montag, 27. Mai 2013
Stadtbesichtigung Budapest (evtl. Kurze Donauschifffahrt), Am Abend Abschlussabend im Raum Budapest
Dienstag, 28. Mai 2013
Heimfahrt – Neckarsulm, Leimen, Pforzheim und Ulm
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Glen Eden
Livonia
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$1000 Each
For More Information, Call Linda Zibell
586.915.2451
Randy Beattie
General Sales Manager
8700 Dixie Highway
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248.620.0800
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Carpathia Club, Inc.
38000 Utica Road
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
586.978.2292
www.carpathiaclub.com
Fall / Winter 2012
PRST STD
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The Carpathia Club
Board of Directors Wishes
a Very Merry Christmas
and Happy New
Year to all Club
Members and Their
Families and to All
Outside Affiliated Clubs.
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