Volume 68 – No. 3 March 2013

— UNITED GERMAN HUNGARIAN —

103rd ANNIVERSARY BANQUET Saturday, March 23rd

Cocktail Hour (cash bar),

Hors d’oeuvres – 6:00 p.m.

Dinner Served – 7:00 p.m.

Entertainment Provided by:

HEIMATKLAENGE ORCHESTRA

The German Hungarian Cultural Group

Ticket Price: $55.00 per person

Reservations required:

Emily Fricker 267.470.4828

BLACK TIE SUGGESTED

Please Join us to Celebrate!

CURRENT OFFICERS

& COMMITTEES 2012-2013

Executive Board William Galgon, President

Andrew J. Weyershaeuser,

Vice President

Janet Malofiy, General Secretary

Michael Wagner, Treasurer

Board of Governors Steve Paul Chairman

Emily Fricker

Lisa Fricker

Werner Fricker Jr.

Joseph Hartmann

Susan Hartmann

Barry Harvey

John Hubert

Alex Malofiy Kathi Noel

Renny Papendick

Joseph S. Reiter

John Reiter

Bob Wilkinson

Standing Committees Werner Fricker III, House

Steve Grabowski, Grounds

Alex Malofiy, Bar

Janet Malofiy, Kitchen

Janet Malofiy, Rental & Catering

Joseph Reiter, Membership

Publicity & Editorial, Emily Fricker

Website & Tech, Joseph Reiter

Ways & Means, Mike Gilligan

Auxiliary Groups Cultural Group, Susan Hartmann

Women’s Auxiliary, Connie Reiter

Soccer, Andrew J.

Weyershaeuser

March 2013 Monthly Progress Page 2

— FUN FRIDAYS!: Fünf-O der Mai-O —

A German take on Cinco de Mayo

Friday May 5th

— BAYERISCHER ECKE —

Saturday April 20—SPRING DANCE

with Emil Schanta Band

Wednesday April 24—

BVV Ladies Penny Party

Doors Open 6:30pm

Saturday May18—

MEMBER APPRECIATION DANCE

with Joe Weber Band

— AMONG OUR MEMBERS —

Congratulations to Dan Galgon

and Brianne Harris of the Gemuet-

lichen Enzianer Schuhplattlers of NY

who recently got engaged. Dan is

a member of our prize winning

Schuhplattler Team and works on

many club committees. Best wishes

to this happy couple.

Cindy Proll a member of our Wom-

en’s Auxiliary recently underwent

surgery and two days later was

pitching in at the “Girls Night Out”

and the “Mid-Atlantic Jugend

Einzel” thanks to “Modern Medi-

cine.”

Connie Reiter, our Women’s Auxil-

iary Chairman thanks all who

helped and came to the “Girls

Night Out”. We had a nice group

of people there and all had a

good time.

Congratulations are in order for

Patrick Sweeney on his award as

the Philadelphia Union Hometown

Hero at the Home Opener! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Skfmy9snmyk

MONTHLY PROGRESS founded by Ted Kereczmann† in 1946.

Published by The United German Hungarians of Philadelphia and Vicinity

4666 Bristol Road, Oakford, PA 19053 Phone: 215-357-9851 Fax: 215-357-1560

Web Site: www.ughclub.us President: William Galgon, 1641 Loretta Avenue,

Feasterville, PA 19053 Publicity/Editorial: Emily Fricker, 654 Manor Drive,

Horsham, PA 19044 267-470-4828, ehfricker@hotmail.com

Friday April 5th

Doors Open at 6:30pm

Entrance Price: $10.00 | children under 10: $6.00

Information Contact: Susi Hartmann

| 215.514.8536 | seppnsusi@aol.com |

Dollar Dogs!

Pizza!

Popcorn!

Cotton Candy!

Board Games!

Wii Games!

Card Games!

FUN FOR ALL AGES!

50/50!

Cash Bar!

Entrance includes $3 vouchers

towards food and beverages!

— GERMAN-AMERICAN DAY —

Sunday June 30th 2013 12:00pm

On the grounds of the United German Hungarians.

Proceeds support the: German-American Steuben Parade

on September 28th 2013 AS MEMBERS OF THE GERMAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY WE

NEED TO SUPPORT GERMAN DAY AND IN TURN THE PARADE

NOTICE:

IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID YOUR PROGRESS MAILING FEE, THIS

IS THE FINAL ISSUE “PROGRESS” YOU WILL RECEIVE!

THANK YOU

March 2013 Monthly Progress Page 3

MID-ATLANTIC JUGEND

EINZELPLATTELN

WORKSHOP & COMPETITION Saturday, March 9th 2013

The doors for the event opened at 10

AM and many took advantage of the

continental breakfast. Janet Malofiy

who chaired the event from our club

welcomed all and introduced the

MC, Werner Fricker Jr.

We had a full house and the follow-

ing clubs attended:

GTV Edelweiss, Reading, PA, GTEV

Schlierachtaler Stamm, NY, Alpen-

land Tanzgruppe, CT, United German

Hungarians, Oakford, PA, Alpenrose

Schuhplattlers Lancaster, PA, Auer-

hahn Schuhplattler Verein, Oley, PA,

GTV Almrausch Philadelphia, PA, and

Enzian Volkstanzgruppe, Delaware

and Gemuetlichen Enzian Schuhplat-

tlers, New York. There were also two

tables of “German Hungarian Super

Seniors”.

Winners

Boys (age up to and including 9)

First Prize – MATTHEW PROLL, age 7,

United German Hungarians

Second Prize – NICHOLAS WAGNER,

age 7, United German Hungarians

(One boy, Ryan Proll, age 5, compet-

ed also from the United German Hun-

garians

Girls (age up to and including 9)

First Prize – Allyson Kane, age 7, Enzi-

an Volkstanzgruppe, Delaware

Second Prize – Prisca Calkins, age 9,

Enzian Volkstanzgruppe, Delaware

(Four other girls competed; Anika Ma-

hadevan, age 8, and Emily Wagner,

age 4, from United German Hungari-

a n s ; o n e f r o m E n z i a n

Volkstanzgruppe and one from Al-

penrose Schuhplattler Verein Lancas-

ter, PA.

Boys (age 10 to 13)

First Prize – Tristan Allmendinger, age

11, GTV Edelweiss, Reading

Second Prize – Benjamin Hinkle, age

13, GTV Edelweiss, Reading

(One other boy competed from Al-

penrose Schuhplattlers, Lancaster

Girls (age 10 to 13)

First Prize – KYRA MALOFIY, age 10,

United German Hungarians

Second Prize – Lillian Presley, age 11,

Enzian Volkstanzgruppe Delaware

(Nine other girls competed; four from

GTV Edelweiss Reading; one from

GTEV Schlierachtaler Stamm NY; one

from United German Hungarians

Sabina Hartman, age 10; and three

from Alpenrose Schuplattler Verein

Lancaster PA)

Boys (age 14 to 17)

First Prize - Phillip Loeschinger, age 17,

GTEV Schlierachtaler Stamm, New

York

Second Prize - Alex Jakovasik, age 14,

GTV Almrausch, Philadelphia

(Five other boys competed; one from

GTV Almrausch; Stephen Paul, age

15, from United German Hungarians;

two from Enzian Volkstanzgruppe Del-

aware; and one from Edelweiss, Pas-

saic, NJ.

Girls (age 14 to 17)

First Prize – Kristen Schwab, age 15,

GTV Almrausch Philadelphia

Second Prize – Stefanie Schwab, age

15, GTV Almrausch Philadelphia

(Ten other girls competed; four from

the United German Hungarians; Kari-

na Fricker, age 15, Catherine Dieterly,

age 16, Mikaela Malofiy, age 16 and

Kristen Reiter, age 15; one from GTV

Almrausch Phila.; two from Enzian

Volkstanzgruppe Del.; one from Edel-

weiss, Passaic; and one from

Schlierachtaler Stamm NY;

Boys (age 18 to 20)

First Prize (TIE) - SASHA MALOFIY JR.,

age 19, United German Hungarians.

Josh Meck, age 18,

Auerhahn Schuhplattler Verein, Oley,

PA

Second Prize – MICHAEL FRICKER, age

20, United German Hungarians

Three other boys competed: two

from Alpenrose Verein Lancaster, PA

and one from Schlierachtaler Stamm,

NY)

Girls (age 18 to 20)

First Prize – Kristina Simon, age 19, Al-

penrose Schuhplattler Verein, Lancas-

ter, PA

Second Prize – ALLYSA REITER, age 18,

United German Hungarians

(Three other girls competed: one

Jenn Lineman, age 20, from United

German Hungarians; one from Enzian

Volkstanzgruppe Delaware; and one

from Alpenrose Schuhplattler Verein

Lancaster.

Thirty seven couples danced, howev-

er only 53 youth competed – 19 boys

and 33 girls. Seems there is a short-

age of boys in many of the clubs. Six-

teen members of our club compet-

ed. Those who danced repeats

were only judged the first time they

danced. The dancing couple was

not judged as a couple but each as

an individual. There were a few

breaks with a break for a buffet lunch

throughout the competition.

The accordion players for the various

clubs were: Maria Antoniak from the

United German Hungarians, Tom Mar-

kow from the Alpenrose Schuhplattler

Verein Lancaster, PA, John Schwab

from the GTV Almrausch Philadelphia,

and Steve Armstrong from the Enzian

Volkstanzgruppe Delaware.

The judges were: Tommy Keith from

Enzian Volkstanzgruppe Delaware,

Grace Hanley from Alpenrose

Schuhplattler Verein Lancaster, PA,

John B lank f rom Alpen rose

Schuhplattler Verein Lancaster, PA,

Jutta Hugel from Schlierachtaler

Stamm NY, Brianne Harris from

Gemuetlichen Enzian NY, and Sasha

Malofiy from United German Hungari-

ans.

We congratulate all the participants!

They were all exceptional dancers

this year! We especially congratulate

all the winners!!!

Next year, 2014, the event will be

hosted by the Alpenland Tanzgruppe

in Connecticut.

24. GAUFEST

June 20 to June 24

Hosted by

STV Bavaria Cleveland at the

Kalahari Resort Hotel Sandusky, Ohio

At this time approximately 60 members

and friends are planning to attend this

event. We like our group to look uniform if

possible. Please check that everything fits

properly and is good condition.

Women/Girls

Personal dirndl, Snow White dirndl with

yellow apron and a 2nd apron (coming

soon), Green fest tracht with pink silks,

Hat, proper shoes and socks and tights,

Trachten jewelry.

Men/Boys

Lederhosen, vest, white shirt, hat, shoes,

ties, gray, green and white socks.

March 2013 Monthly Progress Page 4

For purchase at the GH

A compilation of German Reci-

pes of the people of the United

German Hungarians in celebra-

tion of the 100th anniversary of

our founding.

$15.00

Kirchweih Fest:

A Danube Swabian Celebra-

tion from Europe to

America

$25.00

The Great Swabian Migration: Learn how

and why the Donauschwaben

settled in their new homes

along the Danube in the epic

historical novel by Adam Mül-

ler-Guttenbrunn, now translat-

ed into English!

$22.00

Millions Cried… No One Listened: You will

receive 6 distinctly differ-

ent DVDs covering a

wide range of history the

Eastern European Ger-

man Expulsion following

WW2. An Ann’s Films pro-

duction.

Available for purchase at the Schnitzel Nights.

—UPCOMING MATCHES— OFFICIAL USL OF PA MATCHES

Sun. Mar. 24— at HOME vs. Vereinigung Erzgebirge

Sun. Apr. 7— at HOME vs. Phoenix SC

Sun. May. 5— at Phoenix SC: Bristol Road

*All United League games are at 2:30 unless otherwise noted.

1913—U.S. Soccer Centenni-

al—2013 http://www.ussoccer.com/

Centennial.aspx 2013 U.S. Soccer Centennial Annual General

Meeting

The 2013 U.S. Soccer Centennial AGM will

take place May 31 – June 2, 2013 in

Washington, D.C.

A few good reasons why you should

include the

UNITED GERMAN HUNGARIANS,

In your estate plans with a Charitable

Bequest:

You can make a significant gift with-

out affecting your current income

or cash flow

You can direct your bequest to a spe-

cific group within the club.

Future generations will benefit from

your generosity

Passing A Torch What is the Vorplattler? He is exactly what his title reads. He dances

first; he is our captain; he is the “spielführer” of our team; he is the “on floor”

leader of our dance group. In a way for us, he is the first of the “Buwe”.

The Gauverband Nordamerika translates the German term

“Vorplattler” as “Male Dance Instructor.” If you break the word down and

translate each part you get a term that has a quite literal and specific

meaning. Plattler, the second part is a term that refers to a being who

dances in a Schuhplattler style. The word “vor” means both in front of and

with. Together these words mean “The one who dances in front.” He also

dances with us.

Alex Blank, 24, was appointed Vorplattler of the German Hungarian

Schuhplattler group by John Reiter on Tuesday February 27 after a rehearsal

in our hall.

Alex Blank is a longtime member of our club and of our dance

group. His family has a long tradition of involvement with our club in all as-

pects and at all levels. Blank boasts the most family relationships to past and

current Presidents of our club. He is the grandson of two presidents (Werner

Fricker, & John Blank). His father John M. Blank, (also a past Vorplattler of the

group making Alex the second generation of his family to hold that position.)

was the 23rd president. Alex is also the nephew of our 24th president Werner

Fricker Jr. Billy Galgon is our current president and he is the stepfather of

Alex.

Within the club Alex often works tirelessly both on and off the dance

floor. He is a bar tender and a waiter. He is a cook and a lawn mower and

he even after all of that and more he finds time to be a dedicated member

of the dance group. Alex served as the 2nd Vorplattler since 2006.

John Reiter has been a lifelong member of the club and the Cultural

Group, - joining around age 6. He is currently a member of our Board of

Governors. In the past John has served as the Grounds & Fields Chairman.

Over the years he has been a member of various special committees. In

1990 John was a recipient of the United German Hungarian “Ehrenwurdig”

pin.

In 1979, at age 14, he became a member of the Schuhplattler

Group. He served as 2nd Vorplattler from 1988 to 1991. He then became 1st

Vorplattler. John was member of our Prize Plattling team from 1989 until 2009.

On that Tuesday in February John called us all around to say, "We

met weeks ago to go over dances and change some things and I'm very

proud to see you all out there working hard. I've held this position for over

twenty years, but it is time; the Vorplattler needs to be on the floor. So I

would like to ask Alex - I know you will wear this proudly. I will, as long as my

legs allow me, be here to dance and help with whatever you need."

Anyone who has held a position within our club will understand that

your duties include the responsibility of the education of a youthful peer. The

goal is to mold someone so that one day they can take over and succeed.

The dance group is no exception to this. They now usher in a new era of pro-

gress that aims to maintain the success of the future while Continuing our

Proud Traditions. As a club we thank John for his service and guidance and

we hope and wish Alex good luck moving forward.

MISCHKA