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Delaware Saengerbund and Library Assn., Inc.Delaware Saengerbund and Library Assn., Inc.Delaware Saengerbund and Library Assn., Inc.Delaware Saengerbund and Library Assn., Inc.49 Salem Church Road Newark, Delaware 19713Founded 1853 Phone: (302) 366-9454Incorporated 1924 Web Site: http://www.DelawareSaengerbund.org

SEPTEMBER 2011 NEWSLETTER

The next Membership General Meeting will be held on Monday, September 12, 2011 at 8:00 pm

IN MEMORIAM

Patricia Bair1944 – 6/23/2011

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Date Day Event Time Place Doors Open

Sep 1 Thu TAG Meeting 7:00 pm Bauernstube

Sep 3 Sat German Heritage Night 6:05 pm Frawley Stadium

Sep 6 Tue Membership Committee Mtg 7:30 pm Bauernstube

Sep 7 Wed Chorus Rehearsal resumes 7:30 pm Deutsche Halle

Sep 10 Sat EVTG Stiftungsfest 8:00 pm Deutsche Halle 6:30 pm

Sep 12 Mon General Members Meeting 8:00 pm Deutsche Halle 7:00 pm

Sep 16 Fri Oktoberfest 5:00 pm Club Grounds

Sep 17 Sat Oktoberfest 12:00 pm Club Grounds

Sep 18 Sun Oktoberfest 12:00 pm Club Grounds

Sep 26 Mon Germanic Genealogy Group 7:30 pm Board Room

Sep 26 Mon Delaware Hausbrauers 7:30 pm Bauernstube

Oct 2 Sun Erntedankfest 3:00 pm Sacred Heart

Oct 8 Sat DSB Hayride Schmidt Farm

Oct 10 Mon General Members Meeting 8:00 pm Deutsche Halle 7:00 pm

Oct 22 Sat Singers Variety Show/Dinner 6:00 pm Deutsche Halle

Oct 24 Mon Germanic Genealogy Group 7:30 pm Board Room

Nov 5 Sat Oktoberfest Appreciation 5:30 pm Deutsche Halle

Nov 12 Sat Ladies Christmas Bazaar 11:00 am Deutsche Halle

Nov 14 Mon General Members Meeting 8:00 pm Deutsche Halle 7:00 pm

Nov 21 Mon Germanic Genealogy Group 7:30 pm Board Room

Nov 26 Sat German Christmas Show 5:00 pm Deutsche Halle 4:00 pm

Dec 12 Mon General Members Meeting 8:00 pm Deutsche Halle 7:00 pm

OKTOBERFEST NEWS

New this year will be an Oktoberfest Pre-Party happening on Thursday nightfrom 6-9 in the tent. Tickets are $20.00 and are limited to just 200. The eventwill include beer tasting of five German beers plus a cold plate supper andentertainment. Contact Carl Renner at 302-477-1709 for ticket information.

This year we will have a remote parking site available for our guests atOur Lady of Grace Home located at 487 East Chestnut Hill Road,Newark, DE, about 1 mile west of the club on Route 4. The cost is$10.00 and includes a VIP shuttle to the front gate of the Oktoberfest.All proceeds will benefit Our Lady of Grace Home.

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OKTOBERFEST 2011 COMMITTEE CHAIRS

CHAIR Carl Renner 302-477-1709 [email protected]

CORE COMMITTEE Hans Nafzinger 443-553-4270 [email protected]

CORE COMMITTEE Sam Kalb 302-229-6533 [email protected]

VOL COORDINATOR Stephanie Schulz 302-453-8557 [email protected]

ADMISSION Bob Spittle 302-438-9615 [email protected]

BARClaire CurreyGary Huggler

302-999-8997302-738-9156

302-367-6369 (Claire’s cell)[email protected]

BEER PAVILION Simon Schock 302-994-8349

CAKES Doris Pyle 302-738-0702 [email protected]

CASHIER Hil Fricke 302-731-5904 [email protected]

CLEAN-UP (Early AM) Tommy Keith 302-981-1759 [email protected]

CLEAN-UP (Fest) Hank Maier 302-239-6552 [email protected]

DANCERS Reinhold Kuska 302-998-5357 [email protected]

ELECTRICAL Harry Seibert 302-738-7328 [email protected]

FIRST AID Debby Statler 302-678-2662 [email protected]

FOOD SERVICELINES

Norma GriebMary Degenhardt

610-388-1447732-270-3818

[email protected]@comcast.net

HOSPITALITY/INFO Ed Reitstetter 302-838-2118 [email protected]

KITCHENJohn DegenhardtBettie Hopkins

732-270-3818302-563-5885

[email protected]@gmail.com

PARKINGDaniela GeorgeffJim GeorgeffBill Dower

302-765-3535302-275-2436

[email protected]@[email protected]

PARKING - REMOTE Michael Kirschnick 610-299-9930 [email protected]

PUBLICITY Arno Fels 410-558-6193 [email protected]

PRETZELSGisela WellerRon Kalmbacher

302-294-6129302-388-6168

[email protected]@comcast.net

ROLLMOPS John Nothstein 302-529-7766 [email protected]

SECURITY Paul San Doe 410-658-5450 [email protected]

SETUP/TAKE DOWNGary HugglerJohn Werner

302-738-9156303-463-1568 [email protected]

SIGNAGE Bill Hucker 302-753-5400 [email protected]

SODA/HOT DOGS Joyce Lienig 302-731-0879

SOUVENIRS Bob Dreibelbis 302-292-3367 [email protected]


A MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRESIDENT

Liebe Mitglieder - Dear Members,

At the August 8th General Membership Meeting the Proximity Cardsfor our new Keyless Entry System were distributed and for those notin attendance the cards were mailed as well as an information letter.

Each family or single person received one card free of charge,compliments of the Delaware Saengerbund. A family membershipmay purchase 1 additional card or key fob for their spouse at the unitcost of $5.00. Single members are only entitled to 1 card or key fob.You may order a key fob however the card originally given to youmust be returned at the time the key fob is issued. Each card and orkey fob is numbered and assigned specifically to you.

A sign-up list will again be available at the September General Meeting to purchase additionalcards/key fobs or you may request one in writing, sent to my attention at the DSB. The additionalcards/key fobs will not be mailed, you will be responsible for picking up your order.

Please remember, you may bring a guest with you a maximum of 3 times, however you mustaccompany the guest you bring and they must be signed in with the book provided at the entrydoor. According to the State of Delaware ABC Rules you must be present as long as your guest ison the premises, if you leave your guest must leave the premises as well.

Please cooperate and abide by the instructions provided with the initial card distribution.

Mit freundlichen Grüssen,

Norma Grieb

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED

PAX is a high school exchange program built on the simple concept that we can best learn about adifferent culture by living as a member of a family of that country. To learn about hosting anexchange student, contact Pam Trowbridge at [email protected] or 610-361-9375.

SOCCER

Delaware Saengerbund Kickers United ’96 Spring Season 2011

The DSB Kickers had a great season this year, winning the Delaware StateCup, and representing Delaware at the 2011 Region 1 Championship. Weplayed in several of the top, premier tournaments in the nation, with anexcellent showing. We are developing both our skills and our sportsmanshipas a team, both on and off the field.

The ’96 Kickers are ranked #184 in the Nation, #55 in the Region, and ranked #1 in Delaware!


MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

The following new members were admitted during the May Membership Committee Meeting:

Paul and Lori Schweitzer from Newark are joining as Active members and were sponsored by JudyAriganello and Chris Arigianello. They are both Physical Therapists and are enjoy running. Theyhave five children: Taryn (18), Haky (16), Rhett (14), Kendra (12) and Courtney (11).

Helen Schaub from Newark is joining as an Active Member and was sponsored by Bruce Schirmand John Baumann. She is retired and her interests are pool and gardening.

Eric and Janice Schilling from Wilmington are joining as Active Members and were sponsored byGisella Weller and Rae Beattie. Eric is retired from PSE&G and Janice is a Senior Center Director.They have two children: Aaron (17) and Seth (15) and are interested in golf, karate, boy scouts,church and cooking.

Curtis and Barbara Fahscholz from New Castle are joining as Active Members and weresponsored by Brian Schulz and Helen Baron. Curtis is an Accountant and Barbara is aHomemaker, and they enjoy golf, reading and music.

Hans Henrik Seimers from Bear is joining as an Active Member and was sponsored by Hank Maierand Hans Seimers. Hans is a Deli clerk and enjoys cooking, gardening and German language.

Douglas Degenhardt from Haverford, Pennsylvania is joining as an Active Member and wassponsored by John Degenhardt and Richard Grieb. Douglas is a Systems Analyst and enjoysGerman culture, language, boating, hunting and fishing.

David Cauffman and Susanna Tice are joining as Supporting Members and were sponsored byChuck Maass and Richard Traeger. They are both retired.

The following new members were admitted during the June Membership Committee Meeting:

Joseph and Janice McDonough from Lincoln University, Pennsylvania are joining as SupportingMembers and were sponsored by Bob Dreibelbis and Kevin McMullin. Joseph is retired and Janiceis a Teacher, and their interests are cigars and computers.

Martin Drinan from Newark is joining as a Supporting Member and was sponsored by Erika Schirmand Linda Schrimpf. Martin is a Chemist and enjoys home brewing, square dancing, railroadingand skiing.

Eugene and Anna Wood from Newark are joining as Active Members and were sponsored by AlBestwick and Michael Press. Eugene is retired and Anna is a Financial Advisor. Their interests arepool, genealogy, German language and heritage.

Chris Comegys and Jessica Blackton are joining as Active Members and were sponsored by JoyceLienig and Scott Warren. Chris is a Truck Driver and Jessica is a Homemaker, and they enjoybaseball, motocross, camping and day trips.

Robert Wesselman from Newark is joining as an Active Member and was sponsored by HelgaHoeschel and Olga Jahn. Robert is the owner of Newark Gutter and Siding.

Welcome new Member Jayne Dyson, the daughter of John and Jeanne Dyson. Members’ childrenwho become 21 years of age and submit an application signed by their parents shall be grantedthe first year membership with the initiation and first year’s dues waived.

There were no meetings in July or August. The next Membership Committee meeting will be heldon Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 7:30 pm In the Bauernstube. As of August, our club has 957members, of which 587 are Active, 320 Supporting and 50 Honorary.


Enzian Volkstanzgruppe

43rd Stiftungsfest

Saturday, September 10, 2011Music by

Heidi und Heimat EchoSpecial performances by visiting Schuhplattler and Volkstanz Vereineand by our very own Enzian Musikanten des Delaware Sängerbundes

Doors Open at 6:30 pm Einmarsch at 8:00pm Dancing 8:30-11:00

Donations: $8.00

Tickets will be available at the DSB August General Meetingand will continue on Thursday Nights, 7:30 – 9:00 at the DSB

For Additional Ticketing Information Contact:Louise Kirkpatrick at (302) 547-5286


ENZIAN VOLKSTANZGRUPPE

From June 30 through July 3 thirty-one members of the Enzian Volkstanzgruppe attended the 23rdGaufest in Orlando, Florida. It was a wonderful time to reconnect with old friends and to make newfriends from all over the United States and Canada who share our interest in Bavarian traditionsand folk dancing. A few members of EVTG had an opportunity to compete in the einzelplattlercompetition: Lillian Presley in the kinder category, and Brian, Alyssa and Morgan Schulz in theadult category. Although we chose not to compete in the gruppen preisplattler competition, severalof our members were asked to dance in the warm-up group before the competition, which wasquite a privilege. The entire dance troupe performed Bervagabunden as an Ehrentanz at theclosing picnic. Our Enzian Musikanten performed two selections during the Heimatabend, andJohn Mayer and Brian Schulz were later asked to participate in the very first GauverbandBlasmusikanten, a large brass and woodwind ensemble composed entirely of dancers who alsoplay instruments. The four-day event closed with a “Pirate Party” when one of our members wascaptured and held hostage by a group of “pirates” while they collected their “booty”! All in all, it wasa memorable, fun-filled event, and we look forward to the 2013 Gaufest to be held in Cleveland,Ohio.

On August 11 we will resume dance practices in preparation for our Stiftungsfest on September 10and the DSB Oktoberfest. We rehearse every Thursday with the children from 7:30 to 8:30 and theadult rehearsal begins at 8:30. New members of all ages are always welcome. Come out and see ifthe Enzian Volkstanzgruppe is for you.

2011- 2012 DEUTSCHE SCHULE IM DELAWARE SAENGERBUND

REGISTRATION: DEADLINE – SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

The Deutsche Schule im Delaware Saengerbund is preparing for the new school year with anoutstanding team. Richard Grieb and Andreas Lehmann will serve as Coordinators of the schooland all questions are to be directed to them at 610-388-1447 or [email protected] [email protected], 302-832-2130. Members are urged to sign up their children andgrandchildren as soon as possible, as the first 15 will be accepted into each level. We will againopen the school to non-members who are interested in the German language, culture, andheritage. THERE IS NO FEE FOR MEMBERS, THE NON-MEMBER FEE IS $150.00 PERSTUDENT. The cost of any new books required will be the parents’ responsibility. Classes will beheld from 2:00 – 4:00PM EVERY SUNDAY BEGINNING September 25, 2011 until May 6, 2012.Fill out and submit the registration form with check made out to DSB and send to Deutsche Schule,49 Salem Church Rd. Newark, DE 19713 c/o Richard Grieb.

DEUTSCHE SCHULE REGISTRATION

Name: __________________________________________________

Address:________________________________________________

Phone No.:___________________ Parents’ email:___________________

Emergency Phone No.; __________________________________

Name and age of child(ren)____________________________________________ _________________

____________________________________________ _________________

____________________________________________ _________________


LANGUAGE CLASSES

DEUTSCH – IT’S ÜBERCOOL!

A special privilege of your DSB membership is the opportunity to learn or review German! Deutschmact Spass and it’s ÜBERCOOL! It is the language, after all, which holds a cultural group together.So, come and enroll in one of two classes offered. PLEASE NOTE THAT CLASSES ARE HELDFROM 7:30 – 9:00 PM. Elementary German begins on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 andintermediate German on Thursday, October 6th, 2011. Instruction continues weekly fromOctober through May.

The beginner’s class is taught by Helga Kissell and meets in the von Steuben Room. You will learnthe basic skills along with culture, dialogs, readings and songs. The intermediate course is taughtby Alison Matsen and meets in the library. For members who have the basic language skills

ERNTEDANKFEST

“Nun danket alle Gott” – Erntedankfest, the annual German-American Thanksgiving Service, will beheld on Sunday, October 2nd at 3:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Oratory, 9th and Madison Streets inWilmington. Sacred Heart was built by German craftsmen and served the German community formany years.

Brother Ronald Giannone of the Sacred Heart Oratory will officiate, assisted by the Reverend Dr.Gregory Johnson of Zion Lutheran Church. The Johannes Brass and the chorus of the DelawareSaengerbund under the direction of Dr. C. Nelson Fritts will provide the festive music.

A bus from the DSB will provide transportation for the chorus and members who wish to attend. Forthose who plan to drive, street parking at and around the Oratory is available. After the service,everyone is invited for a light supper at the club.

GARDEN COMMITTEE

Tall Phlox is found in many European and North American Gardens. Tall phlox producesexuberant pale blue, pink or white flowers during summer and autumn. Many are fragrant. Phloxare best grown in well-drained soil, exposed to partial shade to partial sun. Plants need to be

watered during the summer if rainfall is less than 1 inch per week. As flowersfade, old flower stems should be cut back to encourage re-bloom. Tall gardenphlox needs to be divided every 2 to 3 years to promote vigor and minimizedisease problems. After the first killing frost, stems need to be cut back to aninch or two above soil line. Phlox are valued in the garden for their ability toattract hummingbirds and butterflies. My personal recommendation:

Longwood Gardens at Kennett Square, PA 19348 (www.longwoodgardens.org) is worthwhile a daytrip most likely during any season. Daily garden entrance fee is 18 USD, a yearly garden passcomes with two complimentary guest tickets and unlimited visits for the card holder for the price of60 USD. Elisabeth Knapp ([email protected])


FROM THE BAUERNSTUBE

I trust everyone has had a safe and enjoyable summer so far. The weather has been great for themost part and the Bauernstube has been rolling right along. By the time you read this, we shouldbe just about back to our winter hours. Wednesdays will be open again September 7th with somenew and exciting Wednesday specials. We open at 7 and it really is a quiet night. If you are lookingto have a nice night out with some relaxing conversation, why not stop by? Saturday nights will beopen again starting August 20th. Even if you don't drink, the bar offers several non alcoholicselections or the bartender can whip you up a tasty beverage sans hooch. A couple of quickreminders about rentals, you may bring food into the Bauernstube for small parties, however nobeverages of any kind. If you are using the pavilion, set up and clean up is your responsibility andwhile you may bring soft drinks, alcohol must be purchased from the bar. For facility rentals, pleasesee Gary Huggler, however if you are looking for 2011, we have no dates available at this time.Don't forget to bring your key card, as the new system will go live August 17th.

DELAWARE HAUSBRAUERS

Well we did it, we brought home a ribbon. The Hausbrauers were not able to take home a Best inShow award but we did brew a beer that was judged Best in Style! This was a Maibock and onlyour 2nd beer brewed to date. Good things will be coming from the brewer kettles in the future andwe want you to be a part of it. While we can't sell you our beer, we can donate it and the first kegswill be rolling out sometime at the end of August. After a brief rest period in the cooler, we will bedonating a couple of kegs to the Oktoberfest Appreciation Party on November 5th. It's not going tobe the same Maibock that won us a ribbon, but it will be a tasty Kolsch, (we know it's tasty causewe checked it out already when dumping the yeast) and we know you will enjoy it. We are going tobe coming up with a brewing schedule soon and plan on providing certain free events with gloriousliquid bread. What other German club in the US can say they drink the beer they make?! OurSeptember meeting will be Sept 26th at 7:30. All are welcome.

GERMANIC GENEALOGY GROUP (GGG)

All members of the DSB are always invited and welcome to attend. We lookforward to welcoming you into our growing and active group. We start out theyear with new members in mind. Experienced members will first share storiesof successful research. We will then follow up with a help session striving tohelp you find the information you do not have now.

Monday, September 26, 2011, 7:30pm in the Board Room: Short Examples on how to get backone more generation on your family tree. Presented by members of the Genealogy Group.

Monday, October 24, 2011, 7:30 pm in the Board Room: Bring your problems, and we'll worktogether to help you get more family information than you have now. Have as much detail as youhave, so we have a good starting point.

Monday, November 21, 2011, 7:30 in the Board Room: How to Find your Ancestor's Hometownin Germany or Eastern Europe. Borders change, towns are renamed and groups of people aremoved. Joe Weber has great insight in how to find your ancestral home in spite of all thecomplications.


ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE

The Entertainment Committee represented the DSB at the Delaware Air National Guards Unity Dayon Aug 10, 2011. Heinz Ambrosch prepared Zwiebelkuchen (onion quiche). This event was forGuard members and their families and had representatives from numerous nationalities; some ofthese are Caribbean, American Indian and Korean to name a few.

German Christmas Show and Dinner

November 26, 2011

It might be hard to think about Christmas this timeof the year, but remember the EntertainmentCommittee will host the annual "WeihnachtsShow" (Christmas Show) with entertainers directlyfrom Germany.

The menu will be prepared by Pastry Chef HeinzAmbrosch and Chef Iris Richardson. The menuwill be Waldorf Salad, Brot und Butter (Bread andButter), Graupensuppe (Barley Soup), GefuellteSchweinefilet in Sahnesosse (stuffed PorkTenderloin in Creme sauce), Princess Kartoffeln(Princess potatoes), Broccoli in geroestetePaprikaosse (Broccoli in roasted Pepper sauce)and Schwarzwaelder (Blackforest Delight).

Doors open at 4:00 pm, Dinner is at 5:00 pm andthe Show at 6:30 pm. Tickets will go on sale thebeginning of October at the General MembershipMeeting and Thursday Nights at 8.00pm in thehall, Friday Nights at 8.00pm in the Bauernstube.The cost of the tickets will be $28.00.

AREA EVENTS

The Society for Friends of Hospice is hosting the 2nd Annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, October22nd and Sunday October 23rd at the Charles County Fairgrounds. Come enjoy traditional food,wine and beer in the true spirit of Old Germany. Enjoy live Bavarian entertainment and beerconnoisseurs won’t want to miss the opportunity to sample great Oktoberfest selections in our beergarden. What would be an Oktoberfest be without the contests – biggest beer belly, MissOktoberfest, keg toss just to name a few! For more information go to www.oktoberfestcc.org,contact Colleen Wilson at 301-934-1268 or Jill Morris at [email protected].

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