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Germania of Poughkeepsie, Inc., 37 Old DeGarmo Road, Poughkeepsie, New York 12603-2062

Phone (845) 471-0609 Fax (845) 471-0720

Newsletter - August 2015

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Greetings from the Festival Committee!

This year, Oktoberfest is held Friday September 11, 2015 through Sunday, September 13, 2015 (the weekend after

Labor day).

Our committee needs help from all Germania members and friends with organizing and implementing our club’s

major fundraiser of the year... OKTOBERFEST! Perhaps you can donate a few hours of time to make this year’s

event a success. Contact any committee member if you can help before the festival

with: Advertising, Decorating, or Cooking and Baking.

We also need hundreds of volunteers during the festival. Please look for the

volunteer book (usually it’s on the bar at the clubhouse) and sign up for a 4-hour

shift – remember, your shift includes FREE admission AND a free meal and drink!

So, after your shift, you can enjoy the festivities. Please call Germania Hall if you cannot come in to sign up.

Festival Committee Members: Kevin Blatz, Angie Dourdis, Stan Elmendorf, Carol Ann Fischer, Jim Gordon,

Georgia Herring-Trott, Sue Koppenhaver, Joe Lindner, Helga Nowak-Razey, Michael Reichert, Sylvia Reuter, Robb

Rose, Gary Schonmann, Joyce Schonmann, John Trott and Dave Yearack

GERMANIA OKTOBERFEST

September 11, 12 & 13, 2015 51 Old DeGarmo Road, Poughkeepsie

Friday, September 11th

Doors Open 5 PM ♪ Bernie's Orchestra 6-10pm

Saturday, September 12th

Doors Open 11AM

Gregory & The Brauhaus Band 12-4pm

Spitze! 5-10pm

Sunday, September 13th

Doors Open Noon ♪ Spitze! 1-6pm

Delicious German Food, featuring DinkelAcker Bier from Manhattan Beer Distributors, Baked Goods including Apfel Strudel and

Bavarian Pretzels; Performances by Germania Almrausch Schuhplattler Verein and Germania Men & Ladies Singers; Fantastic Live

Music; Vendors; Kid’s Entertainment; Raffles… Gemütlichkeit!

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It's hard to believe

that summer is almost over. I hope you have been able

to relax and enjoy the lazy hazy days of summer with

your family and friends.

At the Annual Meeting, it was gratifying to receive your

vote of confidence in electing me President once again.

Welcome to the Executive Board: John Trott, Vice President; Bill Reuter,

Secretary; Robb Rose, Treasurer; and Michael Reichert, Financial

Secretary and newly elected trustees Sue Koppenhaver and Joyce

Schonmann.

I want to sincerely thank Stephen Ren and Melissa Wagner for their

dedicated service to Germania. Stephen, in addition to his secretarial

duties, successfully oversaw the insurance claim and reconstruction of the

pavilion. Best wishes to both Steve and his wife Peggy in their new

endeavors in Boston. Melissa has devoted hundreds of hours

enthusiastically heading our Oktoberfest and Maifest Committees. Our

club would not be in such a sound financial position without Melissa's

energetic contributions. Besides the festivals, she was always working

with the kitchen committees and tending bar at numerous club functions.

I will miss all the time we've spent working on the Board and will enjoy

seeing her at the bar at future Germania events.

The Oktoberfest countdown clock is ticking away. This year, more than

ever before, we are relying on your willingness to volunteer. The

volunteer book is at the clubhouse by the bar. Please seek out the book

and get involved. There are many shifts and positions that need to be

filled --- kitchen duty, the bar, pretzel sales, raffle, entrance gate, cashiers,

security, parking, playground, pre-festival site and food preparation,

cleanup and more....We can find the perfect spot for you. You get free

admission for working a shift, as well as a meal and "liquid" refreshment.

The work, while a little hectic at times, is really a lot of fun! Oktoberfest

is our number one fundraiser and we rely on its revenue to keep the club

going. So please consider helping us as much as your time and schedule

allows. I promise you will enjoy the camaraderie! Please invite and

encourage your family, friends, coworkers and neighbors to come to the

Oktoberfest and enjoy the great food, entertainment and of course the

beer.

I look forward to seeing you at Oktoberfest and also at our various events

this coming fall.

Sincerely yours,

Carol Ann Fischer, President

GERMANIA EXECUTIVE BOARD

President:

Carol Ann Fischer 876-2592

VP: John Trott

Secretary: Bill Reuter 914-882-0307

Treasurer:

Robb Rose 471-7442

Financial Secretary:

Michael Reichert 635-1065

DAUGHTER CLUBS and COMMITTEES

Singers President:

Helga Nowak-Razey 845-797-7519

Soccer Club President:

Joe Ulrich 380-7925

Germania Almrausch President:

Christine Pattantyús 452-6219

Newsletter Editor:

Karen Rose (845)471-7442 or

[email protected]

Membership: Sylvia Reuter

Buildings & Grounds:

Gerhard Stoetzel 914-474-5956

Bar: Gary Schonmann 454-9324

25-Week Club:

Marilyn Luhmann 914-489-2561

Rentals:

[email protected]

Webmaster: Erin Sommerville

[email protected]

UPCOMING EVENTS Germania Yard Sale * August 15, 2015 10am - 4pm (Food available) Information: Helga at (845) 797-7519 or Herb (845) 297-4688

SEE FULL CALENDAR WITHIN

Club Bar is Open 7 - 11 pm Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays

Wednesday Lunch 11:30 am - 1:30pm

DUES IS DUE Membership Dues for 2015-2016 were

due July 1st. Please remember to send

your check to Germania of

Poughkeepsie, Inc. at 37 Old DeGarmo

Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603.

Please call Sylvia at 914-882-0200 if

you have any questions.

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FROM THE EDITOR The deadline for newsletter submissions is the 15th of January, March, May, July, September and November for issues

coming out in February, April, June, August, October and December. Please send your news and pictures to

[email protected] by 9/15/2015 for the October 2015 newsletter.

Help Germania reduce postage and copy expense by registering to receive the newsletter via email. Get it first and in full

color! Go to www.GermaniaPok.com, scroll down the left side of the Home Page and click "Newsletter", click "EMail Me

the Newsletter" and follow the instructions to register your name, address and email. Do it today, and receive your next

newsletter via email and feel great about saving your club money!

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The Germania Tax Fund Committee is gearing up for the next contest!

What does the Tax Fund do? We raise money to pay our taxes through

the bi-annual Tax Raffle! Our club, with its clubhouse, festival grounds,

pavilion, and soccer field, is so fortunate to have a huge base of

supporters whose hard work allows our programs to flourish. Many of our supporters contribute to the Tax

Fund by buying raffle tickets twice a year for the drawings held in March and October. We send out 5 raffle

tickets to every friend and member of Germania. Your donation of $5 for each ticket gives you 8 chances to

win $100! Drawings are held every 4 days in the month - and the first winner's ticket goes back into the basket

for a bonus drawing! Look for the envelope at the end of August (and January). The raffle proceeds helps pay

our land and school taxes. If we forgot to send you tickets, you can still buy them at the clubhouse. Or you can

contact me, Georgia, at (845) 452-2911.

The lucky winners of the March raffle are:

March 1 - Paul Schnecke,

March 5 - Fred Doneit, March 9 - Ed Fikis,

March 13 - Cathy DeLaHoyde, March 17 - Phil and

Hans Franzen-Nicholson, March 21 - Joseph O'Connell, March 25 - W. Lackner, and March 29 - Hedy Parslow.

- Submitted by Georgia Herring-Trott, Tax Fund Committee chair

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FACEBOOK IS GERMANIA'S SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM

Please follow us on Facebook. "Like" our page, our posts and our

photos. Review our events and share them on your timeline or click

"Going" to help us spread the word.

We changed our profile picture on July 27th in an effort to promote

the upcoming Oktoberfest. As of August 5th that post reached 157

people; 14 of them "liked" the picture and 2 people "shared" it by

posting it on their own timeline.

Social media is a great way to let the community know about

Germania and to promote and foster an interest in the German culture.

It is also a good way to get messages to our members quickly such as

cancellations or new event details. If you are a Board Member,

Committee Chairperson or Event Chairperson and need a message,

event or photo posted to our Facebook page please contact Karen Rose

at [email protected] or (845)471-7442.

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News from your Germania Men & Ladies Chorus

Voices of Spring- a fitting name for the Germania Singer’s Spring Concert. It was a great success

with lots of good food, good music and good people. The “grand buffet” was received by some as

wonderful and by some as too cumbersome, a new and different experience to be learned from.

On the weekend of June 12th thru 14

th several of the singers participated in the 37

th NYS

Sängerbund’s Sängerfest in Utica. As always, the mass chorus concert was impressive. Even

though many of the singers from all over the state are a little more “mature”, their voices still

sound as youthful and clear as many years ago. Unfortunately most clubs around the have

dwindling memberships but there were still about 120 voices on stage. What a fabulous sound!

The dinner celebration at Copperfield’s Restaurant was a great way to finish the season and what a fun time to just

casually enjoy Gemütlichkeit and chit-chat without having to keep on a schedule of some kind.

Sadly missing due to illness are Helmut

Loibl and Herman Koelmel. The singers

wish them both a speedy recovery and hope

they regain their strength and happy spirit

soon.

The Singers will resume rehearsals on

August 24th and prepare for the upcoming

Germania Oktoberfest. We hope that everyone will join in the fun of the sing-along songs again, as we did last year. The

words will be printed out, so no excuses not to participate

We are already planning our fall concert to be held on Sunday, November 8th around 1PM. On the menu will be

Jägerschnitzel and Arnold will provide the music after the concert for your dancing and listening pleasure. Look for our

flyer as time comes closer.

Last, but not least, the Singers would like to extend a huge “Thank You” to the many volunteers who have helped us out

again this past season. The list is very large and I’m afraid I would forget someone if I start listing names. So please, if

you were there for us know that we truly do appreciate your help!

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AUGUST: Erich Bayer, Heather Blatz, Kathleen Borgoy, Karl-Heinz Brill, Louis Caviglia, Dolores Dowling, Ulrike

Engelhardt, Carol Ann Fischer, Otto Frank, Patrick Fuchs, Vroni Fueglein, John Germiller, Joseph Granda, Scott Grimes,

Kim Handman, Pete Heitmann, Robin E. Hughes-Ghee, Leonard G. Hummel, Jeanene Kascsak, Rony Kemmerer, Gail

Kling, Sherwood Kreig, Nancy Stock Libolt, Daniel Lumb, Joseph Manz, Carolyn McCarthy, Donna Mears, Rolland

Mok, Anthony Nicolis, Ruth Ann (Jo) Pragman, Eric Reitberger, Sylvia Reuter, Frank Sammartano, Fritz Sonnenschmidt,

Laszlo Toth, Gert Wegner, and Kathy Whalen.

SEPTEMBER: John Beurket, Carol Blauth, Lino Brajuha, Ann Braun, Emily Braun, Jeffrey Contelmo, Gerald Dolan,

Norma Dolan, Angela Dourdis, Phil Franzen-Nicholson, Herbert H. Graff, Madeline Grey, Linda Hacksteiner, Reiner

Herink, Richmond Hodge, Alexander Jombach, Fr. Peter Kihm, Margarethe Killmer, Manfred Klein, Klara Laks, Barbara

Lang Hutchison, Dori Licis, Charles Luhmann, Mary Mack, Joan Magee, George Magloczki, Virginia Obry, Esther

Odescalchi, Diana Palmer, Jennifer Reichert, Christa Reuter, Donald Rider, John Russell, Charles Schneible, Sandra

Segar, Patricia Serching, Joan Siebert, Martha Siegmund, Maria Silver, Richard Soedler, Gisela Sullens, Renee Tanner,

Lisa Taurence, Ted Wagner, John F.C. Weinzierl, Rita Wittig, Evelyn Wuytack, and Robert F. Zwissler.

GOOD AND WELFARE (News from and about our members)

FOR SALE - Italian Properzi accordion in working condition, needs adjustments. Will accept

best offer; proceeds benefit Germania. If interested, please call Germania Hall 845-471-0609.

Congratulations to KAREN SIMONSON, granddaughter of Frances Kalble, who was

inducted to the National Honor Society at the Poughkeepsie High School.

Abendessen... Dinner! Traditional German cuisine is rich, full of flavor and delicious, and a favorite at Germania is

Sauerbraten (sour roast). These pictures were taken on June 25th of Margarethe Killmer and Robb Rose preparing

for the Sauerbraten Friday Dinner held on June 26th.

If you can assist with food preparation, or

have a desire to learn to cook and

volunteer in Germania's kitchen, please let

us know! Call Germania Hall 845-471-

0609.

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GOOD AND WELFARE NEWS CONTINUED...

Congratulations to KATARINA HERRING-TROTT, daughter of Georgia Herring and John Trott, who has been

accepted to Kansai Gaidai University in Osaka, Japan for her Junior year abroad. A Japanese major at University at

Albany, Katarina will be living with a host family for the year.

PETER HELLER, our Germania member (life) since 1979, recently had a belated 70th birthday

celebration in Cape Cod with his family. Nachträglich alles Gute zum 70. Geburtstag! This

picture is of Pete with his children Kara, Chris and Colleen, all who used to dance with the

Germania Almrausch Kindergruppe.

Congratulations members Gábor and Christine Pattantyús on their son's August wedding

in Hawaii. André Pattantyus will join his life with Crystal Stanger and her daughter

Synne. This picture is of André, Crystal and Synne at Germania's January 2015

biergarten.

Get Well Soon to our members and their families who have not been feeling well or have undergone surgery. We

are thinking of you and wishing you a quick and full recovery. These thoughts include Heather Blatz who had carpal

tunnel surgery, Anneliese Kreig, Dori Licis, Marilyn Luhmann, Helmut Loibl, Charlotte Munson, Greg Delaney who

broke his leg playing ice hockey, Mark E Delaney still in recovery from hip surgery, Sue Koppenhaver's brother Jim

is having by-pass surgery on 8/17/2015, Kindergruppe member Eric Lindner who broke his leg, and to Helga

Nowak-Razey's grandson Matthew who underwent another cranial surgery.

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO:

Jean and Fred Doneit: Jean's father, HARRY L. PALMER of Athens passed away on June 5th at

the age of 97. In 1942, Harry married Jeannette Whiting. After his discharge from the United

States Navy in 1946, Harry and Jeannette moved to Athens where they lived and raised their

children. Jeannette passed away in 2013 after 71 years of marriage. Harry is survived by his four

children; Jean Doneit and her husband Fred, Barbara Forehand and her husband Arthur, Harry, Jr.

and his wife Kathleen, and William and his wife Suzanne. He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Martha Bradicich,

Fred and Peter Doneit, Benjamin Stong, Emily Webb and Jonathan and Audrey Palmer, along with six great

grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Joseph Granda and his family. His wife ELEONORA GRANDA passed away June 9th at The Pines in Poughkeepsie.

Born in Latvia on April 16, 1939, Eleonora emigrated to the USA with her family in 1949. She achieved a Masters of

Education from SUNY New Paltz in 1978 and taught for 37 years, and many of those years were spent at the Samuel FB

Morse School in the City of Poughkeepsie. On July 10, 1965, Eleonora married Joseph at St. Ann's Church in Jersey City,

NJ. They loved, honored and cherished each other every day of their almost 50 year union. She loved traveling,

scrapbooking, fine dining and a good glass of wine. She was a member of the Germania Club, a proud member of the

NYS United Teachers Union and a communicant at St. Martin de Porres Church. In addition to her husband, Eleonora is

survived by her son Joseph Z. Granda, daughter-in-law, Karan Granda, daughter Maria A. Granda, son-in-law Ross

Lonstein and grandson Nathan, and several nieces and nephews.

Helga Baker and her family: Her mother in law, ELEANOR J. QUICK, passed away on July 11th just five days short of

her 98th birthday. Eleanor was born on July 16, 1917 in Port Ewen, the daughter of Daniel and Ellen Harriet (Sherwood)

Stokes. She attended Highland schools and resided in the Hudson valley most of her life. She was a self-employed

dressmaker and owned her own store in Poughkeepsie. She was a previous member of the Loyal Order of Moose in Port

Ewen and a member of Germania of Poughkeepsie. On August 14, 1969 she married Edward D. Quick, who predeceased

her in 1995. Eleanor was also predeceased by her four children: Alfred S., Clarence (Cal), Richard A. and Patricia A

Baker. She leaves behind her close friend and daughter in law, Helga Baker. 10 grandchildren including Mark Baker of

Rhinebeck and Dina (Mike) Fauci of Hyde Park and 15 Great-Grandchildren. She was especially close to Stephanie,

Michael and Katie Fauci. Eleanor is also survived by her half-sister Arleta Schneider.

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Germania extends its Condolences to David Yearack and family. His brother MICHAEL

EDWARD YEARACK, 54, of Marion Illinois passed away July 28, 2015 while working at

Shawnee Community College. Mike was born February 25, 1961 in Marion the son of

Edward L. and Mary L. (Campbell) Yearack. He worked as an electrician for 30 plus years.

When he wasn’t working he loved spending time with his family, taking his niece and nephew

to the Miner’s games. Looking at antique tractors and attending the Thrasher’s Convention

was something he enjoyed doing with his cousin Kevin. Mike was very active in his church,

Marion Second Baptist, he loved his church family. He was an avid reader. He was well respected by his fellow

workers and was always willing to help others. He is survived by his mother Mary Yearack; his brother James; his

brother David and wife Lisa “Faith”; his niece and nephew April and Erik Yearack; and several Aunts, Uncles and

cousins.

And also to the Durr family: FREDERICK E DURR, 81, of Brewster MA. He was the son of the late Emil and

Sabina (Heller) Durr; he was born and raised in Poughkeepsie. His parents were members of the Germania Singing

Society and Fred played accordion in the children's orchestra (1930's). Frederick attended the University of

Wisconsin (Madison) where he received his PhD in Medical Microbiology and where he met his wife Caroline

Guiness of 58 years. When he retired he was Head of Chemotherapy Research and held 14 drug-related patents. A

lover of music, he frequently attended concerts and operas. A great lover of "ambers", he raised his stein at Munich's

Oktoberfest last year. He donated his time to various organizations and clubs and above all enjoyed spending time

with family. He is survived by his wife Caroline, and his children Deborah Cheyne (and her husband Gordon), David

Durr, John Durr (and his wife Susan), and Katherine Torilli (and her husband Paul); his sister Luise Durr; and his

grandchildren Alexander Durr and Siena Torilli. He was predeceased by his sister Elise Durr.

Deepest sympathy to member Jim Ricker and his wife Tracey, and Almrausch Kindergruppe member Erin Ricker

and her brother Ryan, on the loss of Tracey's mom KAREN GAFFNEY,71, of Poughkeepsie.

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The 25 Week Club Party was held on July 12th

and once again

was a very successful event for Germania. First, I would like to

thank all the volunteers who so graciously offered their time and

assistance with this function. This affair helps to offset

insurance expenses necessary to operate our clubhouse and the

recreation grounds in order to hold future events. Music was provided by Joe Unger. The food and camaraderie

were exceptional as usual. Everyone experienced a great time. A total of 208 tickets were sold for this event.

Congratulations to the Grand Prize Winners:

$500.00 Mary Ellen Unger

$250.00 Hillary Mund

$150.00 Warren Dow

$100.00 Germania Singers

$ 50.00 Margarethe Killmer

Besides our Grand Prizes, 50 checks were issued to participants in the amounts of $20.00 and $10.00 for the

weekly drawings. Congratulations to those members as well. And many thanks to all who so graciously

contribute to make these parties memorable.

We welcome all members to purchase tickets towards future parties. Please call Marilyn Luhmann at 914-452-

2561. See you all again in January of 2016.

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Dance news from Germania Almrausch Schuhplattler Verein

Our Vorplattler wrote about our anniversary dance in the last Germania Newsletter issue, but this memorable

event is worth repeating, and adding my thoughts to it. The 45th Almrausch Stiftungsfest held on May 30th at

Germania Hall was a huge success thanks to all the teamwork of our adult and kinder members and parents,

under the leadership and direction of our co-chairs, GJ Doedee and Beverly Orser. Working together ensures

an enjoyable event.

I don't know how many superlative adjectives you have tucked away in your own personal "word bank" but I

think I heard them all Saturday night from our guest Vereine, family members and friends. Our chef, Gerhard

Stoetzel and his staff, were recipients of these accolades as well. The attendees may not recall some of the

smaller details taking place during the evening, but they will never forget the Kassler Rippchen dinner!

Comments such as "I can't believe I ate the whole thing" were heard more than once!

How many times over the years did we think that we, as a club, would

not survive another year or to the next Stiftungsfest celebration but we

did. And we did it in style! Thanks to all the visiting clubs,

Germania members, family and friends for all your support. It means

a lot to us and has given us the motivation and inspiration to reach 50

years in 2021! (Is it possible to top the 45th???)

There are too many people we owe thanks to and

we cannot name them all. But these random

pictures (out of too many to publish) remind me

to mention this: Thank you Marijo for the

beautiful and delicious cake; thank you Andrew Orser

for making the floor stand for our flag; thank you Germania member

volunteers; and thank you to our visiting Trachtlers who added to the

evening's entertainment with their musical talents. And superlative thanks to

each and every dancer!

As this newsletter is being released, I have just returned with our Verein

from the Gauverband Nordamerika's bi-annual 25th Gaufest hosted this year

in Milwaukee by the club SVEV D’Oberlandler. Watch for news about that

event in Germania's next newsletter!

We will rehearse on August 14th in preparation for Germania's Oktoberfest. If we do not see you then, enjoy the

remainder of the summer and we shall see you at the festival!!

- Sincerely, Christine Pattantyús, President of Germania Almrausch SV.

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Germania's Biergarten is the perfect casual gathering event after a busy

work week and to start the weekend. Brats, Pretzels, Beer, Music and

Gemütlichkeit! Doors open 6:30pm, á la carte food service 7pm until 10pm.

The members seem to enjoy John Trott's

new menu item: Laugenstange mit Obatzda

(Fresh baked pretzel roll with Bavarian

biergarten cheese & beer spread)! Our

standing á la carte menu includes potato pancakes, wurst dinners or on a

roll (choice of Weißwürste (seasoned veal sausage) or Bratwurst, regular

or smoked (spiced pork & beef sausage)), German potato salad,

sauerkraut, Bavarian style soft pretzels and dessert. We often feature

specials while supplies last such as pork or sauerbraten sandwiches, Rouladen, and roasted chicken; and

fish during Lent.

Volunteering to work in the kitchen or as a waiter/waitress is a great way to

meet new people; help is always needed and appreciated.

Enjoy a cold German beer or your favorite drink at the bar among friends

and enjoy the accordion music of Joe Unger for either your listening or

dancing pleasure. Invite your family, friends or coworkers to be your guest.

You might just meet your new best friend at Germania!

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OKTOBERFEST Sep 11, 12 & 13, 2015

BIERGARTEN Brats, Potato Pancakes, Pretzels,

Beer, Music and Gemütlichkeit!

Germania Hall opens at 6:30pm; á la carte food

service and accordionist Joe Unger 7-10pm.

UPCOMING BIERGARTEN DATES: October 2. November 6

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Rudolf Dehnert

Rudy was born in Germany and came to the USA via Canada. Rudy was a member of the soccer team in the

late 1950s and played for many years. When Rudy and his friends got too old to play in the league, they

thought of starting an "old-timers" team that Rudy ended up managing. It still exists today, but is now called

the "Over 40s Team".

Rudy is an exceptional artist. He always painted the posters for

Germania's events that used to hang at Germania's front door at the old

clubhouse. He also made numerous designs and displays for IBM.

His late wife Inga was a very talented seamstress. She passed away in

December 2006. They have two children, Peter and Susie. They both

sang in Germania children's chorus together with the children of Janett

Frank, Katherine Ulrich, Christa Reuter, Johanna Gilgert, Pat

Kemmerer, and other friends. His son Peter also enjoyed playing soccer.

Peter lives in Houston, Texas and Susie lives in Munich, Germany.

Rudy first lived in Poughkeepsie, then moved back to Germany for a

few years. The family returned to New York and moved to Milton

where they bought and renovated their home to make it look Bavarian.

Rudy is a talented woodworker who made furniture and cabinets. He

has many interests; one of which is astronomy. He belongs to an

Astronomy Group and enjoys stargazing. He also loves photography

and creates his own Christmas cards.

He started the Stammtisch group that meet for Wednesday lunch at Germania. He carved the mug that you see

on their table every Wednesday when Rudy and his long time friends Hans Stuewer, Otto Klassen, Hubert

Gillner, Adolf Clausen, Herb Puberl, Gunter Henrich and Karl Gilgert meet for lunch.

Rudy was honored for his 50 year (LIFE) membership at Germania during the Annual Membership Dinner last

January. Because he was unable to attend the event, his good friend and fellow Life member, Herbie Puberl,

accepted his certificate and 50 year pin.

DID YOU MEET YOUR SPOUSE AT GERMANIA?

If you are a member of Germania and met your spouse at Germania, even if

you are a widow or widower, Please call your newsletter editor Karen Rose

no later than November 15, 2015 at (845)471-7442 or email

[email protected] to be included in a club news project.

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GGGEEERRRMMMAAANNNIIIAAA BBBLLLUUUEEE &&& WWWHHHIIITTTEEE SSSOOOCCCCCCEEERRR CCCLLLUUUBBB NNNEEEWWWSSS

Congratulations to Colin!

Colin Hodge, a member of the Over 30 soccer team, and his wife Meaghan welcomed a new

edition to their family! Harper Shea Hodge was born on July 14th. Congratulations to the

Hodge family!

Congratulations to Jay!

Jay Myers, a member of the Over 30 soccer team, was married to his fiancé Cheryl on July 18th. We

wish Jay and Cheryl many years of happiness.

A trip to see our friend in Montreal!

A group of soccer players and their wives travelled to Montreal in July to visit our very best

friend, Ayman Soliman, who has been living in Canada for three years. The group had a great

time seeing Ayman and catching up on old times. It just goes to show that you can leave

Germania but Germania will NEVER leave you! We miss Ayman and can’t wait for the time

when you come back to play soccer with us again!

Join us!

The Germania teams practice during the week. All players from the area are invited to join a

practice, join Germania, and get on a team’s roster. Contact Joe Ulrich, the soccer club

president, at (845) 380-7925, or any Germania member to get more information about the

soccer club practice times and league schedules.

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The Mill House Brewing Company opened in the Fall of 2013, and

started distributing its artfully crafted beers in the Winter of 2015.

Germania features Köld One Kolsch on tap, which is one of the

MHBC beers that is their take on a classic German style that

quenches the thirst with a crisp noble hop finish; a German Pilsner

base with Vienna and acidulated malt. With five kegs tapped so far,

Germania's members seem to like the addition of the Köld One,

which has joined Dinkel Acker Pilsener brewed in Stuttgart, and

some of the best München beers: Hofbräu Dunkel, Paulaner

Oktoberfest and Spaten Läger. We are proud to support our local

community. Located in the rehabilitated Mill House in the City of

Poughkeepsie, Mill House Brewing Company offers "food cooked

from as close to the source as possible, and artfully crafted ales";

they are committed to "the amazing farmers, cheese makers, and

other artisans that make the Hudson Valley such an amazing place

to live."

Germania Blue and White Soccer Club Celebrating “57” Years 1958 - 2015

President - Joseph Ulrich

Vice President - Jeff Contelmo Treasurer - Mark Woyner Secretary - Scott Grimes

GERMANIA ALMRAUSCH

SCHUHPLATTLER VEREIN Traditional Bavarian Dancing

Founded 1970 Poughkeepsie, NY

Adult & Children's Group

Vorstand: Christine Pattantyús (845) 452-6219

[email protected]

[email protected]

Come Home to Unconditional Love Sunday at 10 AM

First Evangelical Lutheran Church 325 Mill Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

(845)452-6050

Lunch and Listen: 1st Wednesday 12 PM

MOUNTAIN BRAUHAUS RESTAURANT 7 Miles West of Thruway Exit 18

3123 Route 44/55 (at Jct. 299), Gardiner, NY 12525 (845)255-9766 • Closed Mon & Tues

www.mountainbrauhaus.com Sit long • Eat much • Laugh often

Germania Men & Ladies Singers

President - Helga Nowak-Razey (845)797-7519 Adult Rehearsals 7:30 PM every Monday

1850-2015 * 165 Years

Proudly Hosted the 2012 Sängerfest

24 Hour Towing * Late Model Wrecks Bought & Sold

MATT’S AUTO BODY

1930 Salt Point Turnpike, Salt Point, NY 12578

Bob Beckmann * Matt Lawlor * (845) 266-5450

Germania wishes to acknowledge Matt's Auto Body and

Mountain Brauhaus Restaurant; each have been advertising in the Germania

Newsletter since 1992... 23 years!!

Vielen dank!

Germania of Poughkeepsie, Inc., 37 Old DeGarmo Road, Poughkeepsie, New York 12603-2062, 845/471-0609 www.GermaniaPok.com / www.GermaniaOktoberfest.com / Find Germania of Poughkeepsie on Facebook and "Like" us

CALENDAR OF EVENTS as of April 21, 2015

CLUBHOUSE/BAR OPENS at 7:00pm Tuesday, Thursday and Friday nights

WEDNESDAY LUNCH 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM (Except Holiday, Bake Sale & Oktoberfest weeks) JULY & AUGUST * NO MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS * ENJOY YOUR SUMMER!

Aug 07 Biergarten 6:30pm – 10:00pm – music by Joe Unger Aug 15 Germania Yard Sale 10am - 4pm (Table RSVP Helga 845-797-7519; Volunteers Herb 845-297-4688) Aug 21 Friday Night Dinner 5:30pm-7:30PM

Sep 11 Oktoberfest; Fri 5-10pm; Music by Bernie's Orchestra Sep 12 Oktoberfest; Sat 11am-10pm; Music by Gregory & The Brauhaus Band and by Spitze! Sep 13 Oktoberfest; Sun Noon-6pm; Music by Spitze!

Sep 15 Membership Meeting 7:30pm Sep 19 58

th German-American Steuben Parade (5th Avenue, NYC) Noon

Sep 25 Friday Night Dinner 5:30pm – 7:30pm Oktoberfest Surprise! Oct 02 Biergarten 6:30pm-10:00pm – music by Joe Unger Oct 18 Steuben Dinner Dance 1:00pm Oct 20 Membership Meeting 7:30pm Oct 30 Friday Night Dinner 5:30pm Nov 06 Biergarten 6:30pm – 10:00pm – music by Joe Unger Nov 08 Fall Concert

Nov 14 Schlachtfest 7pm-12midnight - music by Gregory Reinwald

Nov 17 Membership Meeting 7:30pm Nov 20 Christkindlmarkt (Christmas Market) 4pm-8pm Nov 21 Christkindlmarkt (Christmas Market) 10am-4pm

Dec 05 Germania Christmas Party - music by The Mountain Tops Dec 12 Children’s Christmas Party, 11:30am – 2:00pm, RSVP Required Dec 12 Soccer Club Christmas Party Dec 20 Weihnachtsmesse, First Lutheran Church, 2pm Dec 31 New Year’s Eve Party – music by Joe Unger Band

ALL DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE - CHECK FOR CALENDAR UPDATES AT CLUBHOUSE ALL EVENTS ARE RUN BY MEMBER VOLUNTEERS * THESE EVENTS CANNOT TAKE PLACE WITHOUT YOUR SUPPORT!

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