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N Dezember 2015 achrichten For the Kitchener Schwaben Club & Community www.kitchenerschwabenclub.com WICHTIGE DATEN 2015/16 Fish Fry Fridays Now With Schnitzel 5 PM TO 8 PM December 13 Filmnachmittag Stille Nacht December 18 German Christmas Show December 31 New Year’s Eve Celebration January 16, 2016 Kameradschaftsabend January 23, 2016 Miss Schwaben February 20, 2016 Gruendungsfest March 11, 2016 German Spring Show IMPRESSUM: Fur die Inhalte der aktuellen Druckausgabe: Anschrift der Redaktion Schwaben Club 1668 King Street East Kitchener, Ontario, Canada N2G 2P1 Hauptredakteur Peter Speckner Graphische Gestaltung Catherine Thompson Please send all newsletter submissions to: [email protected] Bericht des Präsidenten Gemessen am Wetter, ist es schwer zu glauben, dass dies der Bericht für den Monat Dezember ist. Der Herbst war sehr warm und sonnig. Kann der Winter auch so gut werden? Wollen wir es hoffen. Im November wurden die Wahlen in unserem Klub abgehalten und ich freue mich zu berichten, dass wir wieder den Vorstand voll besetzt haben. Ich möchte mich bei allen, die in Ihrer Position für weitere 2 Jahre verbleiben, bedanken und begrüße unser neues Mitglied Tina McQuabbie. Wir danken dem Wahlausschuss für die geleistete Arbeit. Am 7. November waren Betty und ich eingeladen und nahmen teil am 80. Jubiläum des Teutonia Klubs in Windsor. Wir gratulieren unseren Freunden in Windsor zu diesem Meilenstein und ich danke Präsidentin Christine Erdmann und ihren Mitarbeitern für die Einladung an Betty und mich. Wir wünschen ihnen viele weiter Jubiläumsfeiern. Am 14. November waren Betty und ich eingeladen und nahmen teil an der Karneval-Opening im Concordia Klub. Das war ein mit Spaß gefüllter Abend hervorgehoben durch die Krönung von Sepi und Monika Hoedle als neuer Prinz und Prinzessin für den Concordia Karnevalsverein. Herzlichen Glückwunsch an den Prinzen und die Prinzessin und ein ganz besonderes Dankeschön für die Einladung. Am 15. November feierten wir Volkstrauertag im Woodland Cemetery. Es war ein schöner, sonniger und warmer Nachmittag, mit großer Beteiligung and der bewegenden Feier. Kaffee und Kuchen wurden später im Alpine Klub serviert. Wir danken Herrn Gerhard Griebenow und Frau Helene Schramek und allen freiwilligen Helfern für ihren Einsatz bei der Koordinierung dieser Veranstaltung. Am 19. November wurden die Hansie Awards von Oktoberfest Inc. im Alpine Klub präsentiert. Im Namen unseres Schwaben Klubs freute ich mich den Preis für Best Family Day zu akzeptieren. Vielen Dank an alle, die dazu beigetragen haben. Die Golden Keys erhielten denBest Large Band Preis und wir gratulieren ihnen für diese Ehre und ich bin sehr stolz und privilegiert, dass sie in unserem Klub während des Oktoberfestes und bei den meisten anderen Veranstaltungen spielen. Glückwünsche gehen auch an unsere eigene Frauengruppe, die ihr 80. Jubiläum am 21. November feierten. Achtzig Jahre sind in der Tat ein Meilenstein und eine beachtliche Leistung. Wir wünschen euch viele weitere Jubiläumsfeiern und alles Gute für die Zukunft. Vielen Dank für die Einladung an Betty und mich. Wie Sie sehen können, der November war ein voller und schöner Monat. Zum Abschluss, der Vorstand des Schwaben Klubs, meine Frau Betty und ich wünschen allen unseren Mitgliedern und Freunden ein recht frohes Weihnachtsfest und ein glückliches und gesundes neues Jahr. President’s Report Judging by the weather, it is hard to believe that this is a December month report. The fall has been very 2 warm and sunny. Can winter be as favourable? We can only hope. November was election month for our club and we are happy to report that we have again a full slate of board of directors. I would like to thank everyone that is staying on in his or her position for another 2 years and welcome our new member Tina McQuabbie. We thank the election committee for a job well done. On November 7, Betty and I were invited and attended the 80th Anniversary celebration of the Teutonia Club in Windsor. We congratulate our friends in Windsor on this milestone event and I thank President Christine Erdmann and her staff for the invitation for Betty and myself. We wish them many more anniversaries. On November 14, Betty and I were invited and attended the Mardi Gras Opening at the Concordia Club. This was a fun filled evening highlighted by the crowning of Sepi and Monika Hoedle as the new Prince and Princess for Concordia Mardi Gras. Congratulations to the Prince and Princess and a very special thank you for the invitation. On November 15, we celebrated Volkstrauertag at Woodland Cemetery. A beautiful sunny, warm afternoon and a large turn out was treated to a very moving and solemn celebration. Coffee and cake was later enjoyed at the Alpine Club. We thank Mr. Gerhard Griebenow and Mrs. Helene Schramek and all the Volunteer helpers for their efforts in coordinating this event. On November 19, The “Hansie Awards” were presented by “Oktoberfest Inc.” at the Alpine Club. On behalf of our Schwaben Club, I was happy to accept the award for “Best Family Day” celebration. Thank you to all of you who contributed. The “Golden Keys” claimed the “Best Large Band” prize and we congratulate them for this honour and I am very proud and privileged to have them play at our club during “Oktoberfest” and also at most of our club functions. Congratulations also go to our very own Frauengruppe who celebrated their 80th Anniversary on November 21. Eighty years is indeed a milestone and a noteworthy achievement. Ladies we wish you many more anniversaries and all the best in the future.Thank you very much for the invitation to Betty and myself. As you can see, November has been a very busy and enjoyable month. In closing the Board of Directors of the Schwaben Club, my wife Betty and I would like to wish all our members and friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. Phil Neidert President WHAT’S GOING ON Manager’s Report As we enter the last month of the year and look forward to 2016, I hope everyone had a good year and even a better one next year. We’ve had our usual ups and downs this year and probably will again next year too, but that’s what life is all about. In this troubled world life is also all about doing our very best part to make the world a bit better every day. The Christmas Season is all about family, peace and love. I wish each and every one of you the very best joys of this most festive season. Reflect on this year, and look ahead to 2016 with a positive and healthy attitude and just watch how great things will happen in your life. I look forward to seeing you at the Schwaben Club at many of the great events that are planned for 2016. You are always welcome at the Schwaben Club, so please come in and take in some good times or just to say hello. Have a Very Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year. Don Egley Manager Membership and Benefits To all Members Membership renewals are now available at December’s members meeting and at the Club office. Membership Rates for 2016 Student >>> $25 Seniors >>> $40 Single >>> $50 Family >>> $80 NOTE: CORRECTION to the Seniors Rate in the membership rates above. The Seniors rate is set for $40. Signed 2016 membership cards will be ready for Dues Paid staring at December’s members meeting and then at the Club office during the day. Sick Benefit members who are not exempt, the annual $12 fee is due for 2016. Death Benefit members - there is $1 due in 2016 for 1 member who passed away in 2015. Bring your Sick and Death benefit booklets when paying for your dues so we can update them for you. I will be set up to accept membership dues and sick/death benefit payments at December’s members meeting. Our club still has the lowest club membership rates among all local German clubs. Encourage your 3 Geburtstage für Januar Allen Mitgliedern des Kitchener Schwabenklubs, die im Monat Januar Geburtstag feiern. Herzlichen Glückwunsch und das Beste im neuen Lebensjahr. Name Geburtstag Messmer, Margareth 01 Klefas, Michael 01 Schaadt, Lisa 01 Jaronski, Eva 04 Lang, Jade 04 Haas, Werner 05 Braun, Karen 07 Falkenberg, Adolfine 12 Elter, Susanna 13 Schneider, Paul 14 Strub, Tim 15 Bergmeier, Bridgette 16 Vickman, Debra 16 Willyung, Margaret 18 Kennedy, Sabina 18 Schattka, Hedwig 19 Brattan, Stephen 22 Hertzog, Theresa 22 Schilling, Margarete 23 Gellner, Christopher 24 Bergmeier, Tony 27 Kraehling, Mary 27 Lantz, Amy 27 Mahler, Anna 29 Cook, Michael 29 Schaefer, Mary 31 friends & family to join our club! Good news! 22 new members have joined our club in 2015! Christmas is coming, decorations are up, baking & shopping has started. Enjoy this season with your families and friends young and not so young. Ich wuensche euch alle ein wunderschoenes Weihnachtszeit. Frohe Weihnachten und ein gluckliches neues Jahr Heidi Peller-Oliver Membership Director & Finance Secretary Filmnachmittag December 13, 2015 4 January 3, 2016 2 FILMS Kinder/Jugendgruppe Thank you to the families who contributed baking, crafts, and most importantly, their time, to our table at the Christmas Bazaar. We really appreciated your efforts to support our children’s dance groups. It was a great way to jump-start the holiday spirit! Congratulations to our Frauengruppe on your 80thanniversary. Frauengrundungsfest was a lovely celebration to honour the contributions of the women dedicated to our Schwaben Club family. The children delighted the audience, and had everyone singing and clapping along as they performed. This was the first event that some of our dancers performed in their new groups. Congratulations to Adam, Elizabeth, Grace, Gwen, Hannah and Sydney on graduating to the Jugendgruppe. You all danced so well, and should be proud! We also welcome Daeynn, our newest member of the Kindergruppe. Even though our groups are always growing and changing, the children always adapt so well and dance beautifully together. In addition to our dance groups, there has been some interest in forming a children’s choir. If this is something you think that your child may be interested in, please contact me at [email protected] Of course we are always looking for more dancers too! I would like to take this time to introduce to you our Kindergruppe/Jugendgruppe Instructors and Committee for the 2015-2016 dance season: Sheri Thompson and Katelyn Borch, Kindergruppe Instructors Brandy Gellner and Kirk Hanke, Jugendgruppe Instructors Lea Becker, President Don Bowman, Vice President Jennifer Offak , Treasurer Tracey Killingbeck, Costume Director Barb Schlosser-Hill, Event Coordinator Brian Schummer, Event Co-ordinator Shelley Speckner 519-893-7008 Romano Klomp www.josslin.com 5 Our dance season is well underway and we look forward to many more exciting performances and cultural opportunities for our children. See you in December for our Christmas Luncheon! Lea Becker President, Kindergruppe/Jugengruppe 6 7 Providing Personalized Protection Since 1935 Insurance Risk Management Stevenson and Hunt Insurance Brokers Limited Marsland Centre, 100-20 Erb. St. W. 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