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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

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DECEMBER 2013

Germania’s 164th

Annual Membership Dinner Dance will be

held on Saturday, January 18th, 2014 at 7pm at the Germania

Hall. This year’s 50 year (Life) honorees are Martin Glass,

Paul Gross and Willi Stark. 25 year (Honorary) honorees are

John Bahrenburg, Matthew Bogdan, Irmgard DiCastro,

Joseph Manz, Karen Rose and Hebert Wenskus. We will

also remember our deceased members during the past year.

Members and guests will enjoy hors d’ oeuvres, a meal choice

of pork loin, salmon or vegetarian and dessert. Music will be

provided by Norbert Ludewig. For information and

reservations, please call Sylvia Reuter at 914-882-0200 or

email her at [email protected] or call Maria Bruhmuller at

518-470-2158. Member price is $35 and non-members will be

charged $40. Please send your checks (payable to Germania)

to Germania of Poughkeepsie at 37 Old DeGarmo Rd.,

Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 with attention to Membership.

EXECUTIVE BOARD

President: Carol Ann Fischer 876-2592

VP: Melissa Wagner 635-8852

Secretary: Steve Ren 214-5664

Treasurer:

Robb Rose 471-7442

Financial Secretary:

Michael Reichert 635-1065

DAUGHTER CLUBS and COMMITTEES

Singers President:

Pat Kemmerer 454-8192

Soccer Club President:

Joe Ulrich 380-7925

Germania Almrausch President:

Christine Pattantyús 452-6219

Membership Co-Chairpersons:

Sylvia Reuter 914-882-0200

Maria Bruhmuller 518-470-2158

Newsletter Editor:

Karen Rose (845)471-7442 or

[email protected]

Buildings & Grounds:

Gerhard Stoetzel 914-474-5956

Bar: Bill Reuter 914-882-0307

25-Week Club:

Marilyn Luhmann 914-489-2561

UPCOMING EVENTS Jan 5 Steuben Annual Dinner 1:00pm Jan 10 Biergarten 6:30pm-10:00pm Jan 12 The 25 Week Club Party 1:00pm Jan 18 Membership Dinner 6:30pm Jan 26 Semi-Annual Meeting / Lite Fare Food / Football 1:30pm-9:00pm Jan 31 Dinner (Hungarian Goulash) Feb 7 Biergarten 6:30pm Feb 15 German Heritage Day Galleria Mall (Bake Sale) 10-5

SEE FULL CALENDAR WITHIN

Club Bar is Open 7 - 10 pm

Thursdays & Fridays

(closed Tuesdays for winter)

Wednesday Lunch

11:30 am - 1:30pm

mailto:[email protected]

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Dear Members,

Fall at Germania has been a very active and successful season. During the past few

weeks, I've had the privilege of attending our first Disco Night; the annual Schlachtfest;

and this past Sunday, the Singers' Fall Concert, "Wir Wandern Durch die Berge". The

Germania Singers sang their hearts out, thrilling their audience with several songs from

"The Sound of Music". My sincere congratulations are offered to Pat Kemmerer and Katherine Ulrich, who were

each awarded plaques from the New York State Sängerbund, commemorating their 60 years in the Germania

Chorus.

The Germania Almrausch Schuhplattlers have just completed their busy fall season, where they showcased our

German heritage, in very popular performances, especially those featuring our delightful Kindergruppe,

who are always sure to draw many smiles from their audiences.

Congratulations are also due our Blue and White Soccer Teams, who just finished their fall schedules by placing first

in the "Over 30 League" and also were the champions of the "Open League Tournament."

On November 2, I had the honor of attending the Steuben Society Memorial Service, at the Wartburg in Mt. Vernon,

NY, together with 14 members of the Dr. Charles G. Spross Unit 167, which is one of our affiliated clubs. Members

of the national Steuben Society, from units throughout the USA, who had passed away during the past two years,

were memorialized. These included our own members, Jon Wagner, Karl Holl and Werner Gross.

The approaching holidays always remind us that none of the many events and accomplishments achieved by

Germania would be possible without the members, who have again given so generously and tirelessly of their

talents, time, and financial support, which deserve our thanks and gratitude. So far, we've been able to keep our

heads above water, in spite of decreasing attendance at our Friday Night Dinners and Biergartens. However, the

lunch crowd has been increasing nicely, thanks to the efforts of Grete Licis and Jim Gordon and their team.

Unfortunately, we had to cancel the Kinder Halloween Party, due to lack of participation. Please keep in mind that

only your continued support will make 2014 another banner year for Germania. It's important to remember that we

are always in need of volunteers for bar-keeping, baking, cooking, serving, decorating, gardening, and other

committee work.

As of this writing, plans for our annual Christkindlmarkt, on November 22, and 23, are in their final stages. The

baking has begun, decorations are going up, vendors are in place, and kitchen and bar staff are ready. Helga Nowak-

Razey and her committee have done everything possible to ensure a festive and fun event, which allows us to shop in

pleasant surroundings, and to enjoy fellowship at the beginning of the Yuletide season. Christmas has always been

my favorite holiday, not just because of the exchange of gifts, but for the joyous spirit that fills our hearts at this time

of the year. Celebrating German traditions with our families and friends, as well as forging new traditions, make it

possible for us to keep the spirit of joy alive, no matter what the weather of the circumstances may be. I hope that

we all can spend time celebrating the season together. There are many opportunities for us to enjoy each other's

company, starting with the Christkindlmarkt; the adult Christmas Party on December 7; the Kinder, and the Soccer

Club Christmas Parties, on December 14; the Weihnachtsmesse at the First Lutheran Church in Poughkeepsie, on

December 15; and of course, the finale to 2013, our New Year's Eve Party. I hope you can attend some (or all) of

these outstanding occasions.

I wish you and your families eine recht froehliches Weihnachten und eine guten Rutsch ins Neues Jahr 2014.

Sincerely yours, Carol Ann Fischer, President

NEW YEAR’s EVE at Germania!

Ring in “2014” with good friends, fabulous food, great music and dancing past midnight!

Doors open at 6:30pm on New Year’s Eve Tuesday Dec. 31.

Cocktail hour with a wide array of hot and cold hors d’oeuvres

from 7pm – 8pm – including complimentary beer, wine, soda & well drinks,

followed by a cash bar.

Dinner will be served following the cocktail hour with your

choice of Prime Rib, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Salmon or Vegetarian Lasagna.

Luscious desserts served following dinner.

Dancing and music by The Mountain Tops until 12:30 with a

Champagne Toast to bring in the New Year at midnight.

This event is limited to the first 100 reservations and always sells out… So make your reservation early!

$65pp members - $75pp non-members

RSVP by Dec. 20th to Peter or Dori Licis at (845) 255-7616

Or mail the coupon below with your payment to:

Peter Licis, 10 Gardiner Park Road, New Paltz, NY 12561

Name: ___________________________________________________________ # of guests: __________

Total amount enclosed: $________________ Make checks payable to: Germania of Poughkeepsie

Phone # where you can be reached: _________________________________________________________

Choice of dinner: # ____Prime Rib #_____Salmon #_____Chicken Cordon Bleu #_____ Vegetarian

Please seat us with: _____________________________________________________________________

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Deutscher Weihnachts-Gottesdienst

Und Weihnachtslieder Chorkonzert

AM 15 December 2013

Un 2 Uhr Nachmittags

German Christmas Service

December 15, 2013 @ 2:00 pm

First Evangelical Lutheran Church

325 Mill Street, Poughkeepsie, New York

Special Music by:

Germania Men and Ladies Singers & Kinderchor

Followed by refreshments in Fellowship Hall

For more information, please call 452-6050

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NOTES FROM GERMANIA MEN & LADIES SINGERS

By Janett Frank

We are happy and proud to once again donate funds as in years past, for the Annual

Thanksgiving and Christmas Baskets to the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, under the

guidance of our long-time member, Theresia Kizina.

We have sent sympathy cards to Mrs. Oskar Benzenhoefer on the passing of her husband in September. Oskar,

a tenor, sang with the Kingston Maennerchor and Dammenchor. He also was known as “The Father of

Saugerties Soccer”. He coached and managed teams, officiated games, lined fields, put up nets and organized

competitions. In 1995, he was inducted into the Saugerties Hall of Fame. In 1997, he had a field named after

him in the Washington Avenue Sports Complex. Oskar had his own business with his sons and worked on

many homes throughout the Hudson Valley Region. He leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth, his sons

Gerhard and Robert, daughters Ann Koehler and Inge Mesiina, four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren

and his sister Gertrude Fischer.

We also extended our sympathy to Jerry Van Duzer on the passing of his sister, Ann Jecks. Ann, a past member

of Germania, attended many of our concerts and affairs along with her friend Frank. We will all miss her, Jerry.

The Singers cooked and served Pork Schnitzel under the supervision of Helga Nowak-Razey and her volunteers

on Friday night, November 15th

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There will be Carol Singing during the first week of December for members who are home bound or are in

nursing homes. On Sunday, December 15th

at 2PM, we will be participating in the Weihnachtsmesse at First

Lutheran Church, along with singers from the Entwicklungszeiter (Teenager) Chorus, and the Men and Ladies

chorus. Readings during the service in German will be by members of Germania, including the Singers, Soccer

Club and Steuben Society. Fellowship will follow after the Service.

Closing with our sincere greetings of Merry Christmas to one and all and hopes of a Wonderful New Year to

Follow!!!! Fröhliche Weihnacten und Glückliches Neues Jahr!!!!!

GERMAN LANGUAGE CLASSES AT GERMANIA

After a 6 month hiatus, the German classes will resume on January 9, 2014.

The classes will be held every Thursday from 6:00pm to 6:45pm. Beatrix Clarke

will be teaching the class, replacing Hans Heinrich Franzen-Nicholson who has

resigned due to health issues. We sincerely thank Hans for all the work, time

and effort he dedicated as our German class instructor the past two years.

Beatrix Clarke (nee Bausch) was born and grew up in Zurich, Switzerland and

immigrated to the United States in 1979. She has lived in Poughkeepsie for the

past 23 years. Beatrix has a BA in Foreign Languages (GERMAN) from Manhattan College and taught at

Manhattan College and in the Poughkeepsie Continuing Education Program. She is currently a school nurse in

the City of Poughkeepsie’s Early Learning Center. She is looking forward to meeting all the members and

friends who are interested in attending the class.

For further information and to sign up for the class, please call Sylvia Reuter at 914-882-0200 or email her at

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THE GERMANIA HERITAGE PROJECT is in its halfway point, with 10

immigrants interviewed so far! I am looking for at least ten more members who would like to

share their stories of coming to America and joining Germania. The stories I have recorded

are truly inspirational and a testament to all those brave souls who overcame obstacles and

risked everything to become American citizens. I have learned so much these past few

months, and I look forward to hearing from more Germania members who would like to contribute. I only ask for an

hour of your time so I can tape your story. Your photographs or other cherished mementoes can be scanned and

included in the project as well. The stories will be

published in a book that highlights the role Germania

and other organizations played in immigrants' arrival and

assimilation. (the photos show me interviewing Herb

Wenskus and Elizabeth Szabo-Calabrese with my digital

recorder.)

Georgia Herring-Trott

[email protected] / 845-452-2911

VIELEN DANK PAT By Janett Frank

The Singers would like to say thank you to Patricia (Pat) Ann Fitzgerald Kemmerer, our IRISH President of the

Germania Men and Ladies Chorus since 1997.

A little background on Pat, in her own words. “In 1953, Janett (Wermter) Frank and I

were walking home from Poughkeepsie High School and she asked me if I would like

to go to Germania to have some fun and join the singers as well as to learn to dance.

So began my history with Germania. Under the guidance of member ‘Uncle’ Willi

Sattelberg, we all learned to properly approach our partners and learn to waltz,

polka, fox trot, tango and rhinelander. Under the guidance of Ruth Carlon, we

learned to present plays in German. From there we formed the Hudson Valley

Tyrolians, the first Schuhplattler group of Germania, led by Otto Schmidt. We

danced from Beacon to Gloversville for the fun of it with our dirndl’s and

lederhosen that were made in Germany. During this time, I also joined the Lady

Singers. Mr. Hochmuth, ‘Uncle Julius,’ asked me to sit next to Mrs. Martha

Kemmerer. He said that she was going to be my future mother-in-law. Who knew

that he was a psychic?”

In the mid 60’s under the guidance of Mr. Hochmuth, Pat, Katherine and Janett

revised the Germania Children’s Chorus which became the largest non-school sponsored chorus

in the Hudson Valley. The trio volunteered at that position for well over 10 years. Note: A picture of that chorus can

be found in the 150th Anniversary Germania Booklet.

Pat was the Vice-President of the Ladies Chorus from 1960 through 1970. In 1971, Pat became the Treasurer of

Germania. During 1974-1977, she became the Second Vice-President of the United Women’s Chorus of Central

New York. That was before the Men and Women’s Chorus became the New York Sängerbund. She was co-chair of

the Sängerfest held in Poughkeepsie in 1974 and also Music Committee Co-chair. In 1974 and 1975, she was a

Trustee of the Board and was Publicity and Membership Chairman for the years of 1975-1976. During her years as a

singer, but a non-member of the board, she was asked to chair many affairs, especially the New Year’s Eve Dances

with her husband, Rony, and Janett and her husband, Babe. As you can see, she has given much of herself to

Germania above and beyond the call of volunteering. It is with great pleasure that we honor her today as she is

retiring as President of the Men & Ladies Choruses at the end of this year. Thank you for all you have done. It has

been a great 60 years!!!

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SCHUHPLATTLER NEWS

Germania Almrausch Schuhplattler Verein

CORRECTION! The newest and youngest member of the Kindergruppe is Jacob Brill, not Karl, and he is just

as cute now as he was when we wrote the October article!!

At a recent meeting John Weinzierl accepted appointment to fill the vacant officer position of Vorplattler.

We look forward to dancing under his leadership.

On October 19th we attended the Oktoberfest of Edelweiss-Passaic (NJ) and had a record 19 in attendance:

Gábor, Chris, Robb, Karen, Kevin, Heather, Mara, John, Marijo, Janneke, Sabine, GJ, Bev, Dave, Faith, Erik,

April, Robin & Gerhard. We attended a Stiftungsfest celebration hosted by Alpenrose SV (Lancaster. PA)

on November 16, 2013. We had eleven people in attendance: Mike, Jenny & Tori Reichert; Karen, Robb &

Rachael Rose; Bev Orser; Robin & Gerhard Stoetzel; Melissa Wagner and Karen Beyer. We had a great time at

both these events.

Anyone interested in joining Germania Almrausch can call Christine Pattantyús at (845) 452-6219.

To all of our friends at Germania... BBoollddoogg KKaarrááccssoonnyytt...... NNoollllaaiigg SShhoonnaa...... PPrreettttiiggee KKeerrssttddaaggeenn......

FFrroohhee WWeeiihhnnaacchhtteenn...... MMeerrrryy CChhrriissttmmaass!!!!!!!!

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FASCHING (aka Carnival aka

Mardi Gras) will be on Saturday, February 22, 2014, 7-11pm. The

Bud Gramer Band will feature a mixed venue. Look for details at the clubhouse in the near future and in

the February newsletter; for more information please call Bill Reuter at 914-882-0307 or email him at [email protected].

Let everyone in your social circles know about

Germania. Please find our page, Germania of Poughkeepsie, on FACEBOOK and “Like” us!

When you are at the club, “Check In”!

Save the Date April 5, 2014

Our Annual Spring Gala will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2014. As always we are planning a splendid affair

with excellent food and great entertainment. Norbert Ludwig and his musicians will entice you to dance. Guests

will have a choice of beef or fish for the main course. Delectable hors d'oeuvres will start the evening and as

always wonderful deserts -including the Viennese table- will delight you.

The Gala Committee has decided to keep the ticket price the same as last year with an incentive for those

registering early. Price for the Gala will be $70.- per person up to March 15. For those guests registering on or

BEFORE February 8th the price will be $65.- per person. After March 15th the price will be $75.- per person

with a cut-off date of March 22, 2014. Flyers will be available at Germania after Jan.15, 2014. For Information

please contact Pat Kemmerer at (845) 454-8192 or Helga Baker (845) 454-6572.

We are looking forward to greet you at the Frühlingsgala in April 2014. -Helga Baker for the Gala Committee

Do you have a comment or suggestion about the Germania Oktoberfest? We welcome all members to take

advantage of the OKTOBERFEST FEEDBACK BOX which can be found at the clubhouse... take a few

moments to give us your thoughts.

If you are interested in joining the OKTOBERFEST-MAIFEST COMMITTEE , PLEASE call Melissa

Wagner at 845-635-8852.

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GOOD & WELFARE MEMBER NEWS

ALEX LUMB is in his first year at Navy, where he serves as Assistant Sports Information

Director. He is the primary media contact for the baseball, gymnastics, rifle, rowing, sprint

football and water polo programs. Prior to Navy, Lumb was a three-year member of the

Marist College Sports Information Department from 2010-2013. His teams earned national

exposure with NCAA Tournament bids in softball, women's soccer and women's tennis; as the

contact with the men's basketball program, his teams participated in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off

Tournament in 2011 and Old Spice Classic in 2012. Outside of his work with Marist College,

Lumb was a member of the Harwich Mariners organization for seven years, including the past

four as Assistant General Manager. During his time with the Mariners, the team won two

league championships in the Cape Cod Baseball League. A Staatsburg, New York native, Lumb earned his

bachelor's degree in sport management from Old Dominion University. Alex is the son of proud parents and

grandparents: Members Marie & Daniel Lumb, and sister Jeanette, and Grandson of 50 year Life time

Members, Otto & Janett Frank. (taken from navysports.com)

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To all my friends at Germania, I would like to thank everyone who expressed their concern about my family in

Cebu City, Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan (known as Yolanda) left a massive scene of death and destruction.

I am very fortunate that my family are all okay and property damage is small in our city in comparison to the

northern tip of the island that was hit the hardest. Our neighbors living on the islands to the east like Leyte

(Tacloban is its capital) and Samar suffered the worst of it all. Cebu and Bohol are still experiencing aftershocks

from the magnitude 7.2 earthquake that shook the islands on October 15, 2013. Just as people are starting to get

over the powerful earthquake that shook the ground, Haiyan/Yolanda unleashes it’s fury from the sky. Our

hearts go out to the many who lost their loved ones and for the many survivors with no access to food, clean

water and medicine. Many of you have asked how you can help or where you can send your donations to.

FEED THE HUNGRY INC. is an organization which provides assistance in times of natural disasters in the

Philippines and is a good option for international donors. You can go to their website at

www.feedthehungryphil.org and click on the upper right hand corner of the page which reads “Appeal for Help

for those affected by Super Typhoon Yolanda”. This opens up to another page where below the map of the

Philippines, you will find information and options on how and where to send in your donations.

Once again, thank you for your kind expressions of concern. In the remaining days until Christmas, let us keep

the victims of Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda in our prayers. - Sylvia Reuter, Membership Co-Chair

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Get Well wishes to the following members, all three recovering from a fall: JANETT FRANK, HELMUT

LOIBL and LORE SCHOENFELD. We are also wishing the best for member ARTHUR KALBLE who is now

at the Lutheran Care Center in Poughkeepsie. Also thinking of all our members who are homebound. We miss

you at Germania.

RONALD HERING, age 88, died in Hudson, Florida on September 27, 2013. He was a life

member of Germania; a member since 1957. Ron was born on March 6th, 1925 in

Nuremburg, Germany to parents Karl and Katherine Kemmerer Hering. The family

immigrated to the USA in 1929 settling in Poughkeepsie, New York, thus joining family

members that had previously immigrated. A 1943 graduate, he then served with the 208th

Combat Engineers during WW II, from the Beaches of Normandy to Berlin. He retired

from IBM in 1985 and moved to Florida. He is survived by his three children; John F.

Hering of Poughkeepsie NY, Katharine and her husband Fred Gugumuck of Swanton VT,

and Ronald L. Hering and his fiancé Angela Myers of New Port Richey FLA, 6

grandchildren, and several cousins in the Poughkeepsie area.

http://www.feedthehungryphil.org/

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GOOD & WELFARE MEMBER NEWS CONTINUED

Our thoughts are with member Vinnie Stoll on the loss of his brother Pete. PETER A. STOLL,

61, of Highlands Ranch, CO passed away on October 17, 2013. He was the beloved husband of

Carol for 37 years; devoted father of Lisa (Jeff) Baker, David (Beth) Stoll and Kim Stoll;

proud grandfather of Ryan Barnes and Abigail Baker; brother of Vincent Stoll, Jr. and Beverly

Hung.

Deepest sympathy to member Jerry Van Duzer on the loss of his sister; our thoughts are with you and your

family. ANN MARIE JECK of Hudson, NY, 79, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2013. Born July 28, 1934

in Endicott, NY, she was the daughter of Millard and Pauline (Darrow) VanDuzer. She was predeceased by her

husband Richard J. Jeck in 1987.

Our sympathy to member John Spring on the loss of his uncle. RAYMOND B. SCHREIBER

(1928-2013), a Navy veteran who received the WW2 Victory and Cold War Medals, was an

honorary member of Germania. Ray is survived by his wife Eileen, children and stepchildren,

grandchildren and great grandchildren, a sister and nieces and nephews.

The October TAX RAFFLE is done, and 8 lucky members have won! Thanks to all those who contributed to

paying our tax bill - over $3400 was raised! The winners (who all won $100!) are:

Oct. 1 - John Weinzierl

Oct. 5 - Emily Kading

Oct. 9 - Carolyn and J. David McCarthy

Oct. 13 - Henry Page Jr.

Oct. 17 - Linda Ciferri

Oct. 21 - Marion Bauer

Oct. 25 - Roberta Gordon

Oct. 29 - Rudolf Dehnert

Look for our next Tax Raffle in mid-January, which will help pay our next tax bill which is due in March.

Respectfully submitted, Georgia Herring-Trott, Tax Raffle Chair

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GGEERRMMAANNIIAA MMEENN && LLAADDIIEESS SSIINNGGEERRSS CCOONNCCEERRTT

On Sunday, November 10th

a bright shiny Sunday, the Germania Men and Ladies singers gathered once again to

delight members, guests and friends to a wonderful hiking trip through the Alps. Wir wandern durch die

Berge. While the chorus sang songs from The Sound of Music such as The Sound of Music, Edelweiss and

Climb Every Mountain, the audience was treated to a video of a journey through the mountains, presented by

singer Philip Franzen-Nicholson and Director George Calabrese. We were happy to have Honorary President,

Janett back singing recovering with her broken foot and Helmut Loibl recovering from a severe reaction to

medication.

Following the concert, hors d’oeuvres were served and a wonderful meal of chicken marsala was cooked by

Margarethe Killmer, along with the help of George and Ulrike Engelhardt, and Helga Nowak-Razey. It was

served by our kitchen helpers, Lore and Karl-Heinz Schoenfield and servers, Rosemarie Loibl, Sylvia Reuter

and Helga Nowak-Razey. We wished to thank all who volunteered for this wonderful day. Music followed by

Joe Unger.

During a break, Patricia Ann Fitzgerald Kemmerer and Katherine Kemmerer Ulrich were presented with 60

year honoree singer certificates from the New York State Saengerbund. This honor was presented by the

President of the Bund, Hermann Koelmel and Secretary of the Bund, Helga Nowak-Razey. Pat and Katherine

will be receiving in the mail special pins and certificates from the German Bund. In addition, Frances Kalble

received her 15 year certificate, as well as, Helmut Loibl and Fred Siemer who received their 5 year

certificates.

CDs and DVDs of the concert are available for $5.00 by contacting Philip at (845) 724-3209. Philip will donate

the money back to the Singers.

A special thank you to Barbel Zehnbauer for decorating for our concerts, and Margot Berghofer for handling

our publicity.

An extra-special thank you to George Calabrese, Our Italian Director, who is slowly learning our German

language from his Hungarian wife, Elizabeth (Liz), which makes our rehearsals very enjoyable. Also, we

would like to extend our appreciation to Philip Franzen-Nicholson, who arranges much of our music, and his

spouse, Hans, who is always there to help out when needed.

(1) George Calabrese directing the audience in "Schmücke die Heimat mit Schnee und Eis."

(2) Katherine Ulrich receiving the Sängerbund Award for 60 years Accompanying the Germania Singers

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MEET THE MEMBERS

BOB AND JOAN MAGEE We were first introduced to Germania by several of our dancing friends. From the moment we entered the building we encountered a welcoming and friendly environment like no other we had experienced. That environment and our preference for traditional German music led to our applying for membership in the organization. Natives of Long Island and married for fifty one years, Bob and Joan are the proud parents of four children: Robert Jr., Thomas, William and Linda Piatek, and eight grandchildren. Bob is a Mechanical Engineer graduating from Worcester Polytechnic institute and is retired from IBM Microelectronics Division. Prior to IBM, Bob was employed by General Electric in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Ohio. Joan attended SUNY Oneonta and is retired from Marist College. I guess it is no secret that we both love to dance and try to never miss an event at Germania but beyond that, we both enjoy playing golf and traveling which we do frequently as we travel to the corners of the country to visit kids and grandchildren. Bob builds furniture with his son and flies radio controlled aircraft. Joan is an avid reader and more recently, spends a substantial amount of time researching the family genealogy. We are both committed to the ongoing success of Germania, its leadership and Gemütlichkeit which permeates the organization.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Bob and Joan are also volunteers at Germania!

Both Membership co-chair, Sylvia Reuter, and myself welcome any member of Germania to contact us if you would like

to write something about how you heard about Germania, when you joined and the events you've been attending and

enjoying, if you have volunteered at any event or are volunteering for any future events, and any personal background

fellow members may enjoy. And of course we always enjoy immigration stories, and favorite pastimes at Germania.

Whether you are a new member or a longtime member, let's hear from you!!! Send all submissions, and a picture of

yourself, to [email protected]. I am also willing to "interview" you if you prefer. I also welcome suggestions

on who we should feature in future newsletters. You can call me evenings and weekends at 845-471-7442.

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December: Christopher Blatz, Herb Redl, Rose Sciame, Karl Muggenburg, Marlene Heer, Elsie Charkalis,

Evan Whitson, Elizabeth McKeon, Hugo V. Fueglein, Ed Kelley, Siegfred Schwandt, Ronald Kupin, Lore

Schoenfeld, Werner Steger, Josh Thomas, Keith McArthur, Charles Braun, Thomas Ghee, Robert Ianelli,

Vincent J. Miller, Arthur A. Scott III, Linda Tacinelli, Carol Meyer, Joe Simone, Paul Malley, Stephen Bastian,

Matthew Gordineer, David Yearack, Barbel Zehnbauer, Brigitte Dessauer, Fred Doneit, Arlene Pellerin, Joseph

O'Connell and J. David McCarthy.

January: Suzanne Atherly, Hugo Fueglein, Johanna Gilgert, Joe Ulrich, Martin Heresniak, John Lord, Kate

Fleury, Mark M. Redl, Thomas Wallace, Patricia Harth, Pat Kemmerer, Gert-Jan Doedee, Eric Lehner, Maria

Lehner, Elizabeth Germiller, Charlotte Munson, Raymond Schreiber, Christine Ulrich, Fred Otte, Gary

Schonmann, Deborah Sonnenschmidt, Matthew Bogdan, Gabor Pattantyus, Pat Kelley, Essie Braun and John

Kelley.

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GERMANIA BARKEEP

Did you know Germania has a Bartender team of over ten

active members?! Bartenders, otherwise known to as our Master Mixologists, are all volunteers and log in extensive time

throughout the year supporting our club...they are always there for Germania events, weekly evening member hours,

weekend rentals and even to staff the Oktoberfest and Maifest beer truck.

In order to boost Germania's bottom line, Bartenders organize

and host the annual Fasching celebration, personally donating every bit of food for a home cooked buffet dinner, complete

with fixings and desserts. Come on out for our next Fasching, Saturday, February 22, 2014! Last year was a hit and this

year tickets are sure to be limited.

The Germania bar is a significant

source of income for our club. To help insure bar operations run

smoothly, Bartenders work to maintain an ongoing inventory

process. Daily records are kept and used to keep track of usage, as well

as help ensure efficient storage and targeted purchasing.

May sound like a load of work, but really lots of fun! The

Bartender team is always looking for volunteers. Interested in becoming a member of the Bartender team? Have ideas,

suggestions, special drink requests....get in touch with our Bar

Chair, Bill Reuter, 914-882-0307, [email protected].

So next time you see one, reach out and give high five to one of our bartenders! Thanks members for supporting our Bar and

our volunteers! Happy tending!

BAR HOURS CHANGE

December 2013 - March 2014, Germania Hall and the bar will be open Thursday and Friday nights only, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. If coverage is needed

any other weeknight, contact Bill Reuter, in advance, at 914-882-0307.


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MEMBERS WHO MADE NEWS IN THE POUGHKEEPSIE JOURNAL

by Janett Frank

Thursday, August 8th in the Sports Section- in a full page spread in PINK titled GOALS FOR

HOPE, you would find a wonderful picture of LUANNE MCDONOUGH, wife of member Jeff

Mc Donough, goalie for the over 40 Blue & White Soccer Team and her sister, ROSE GREENE,

wife of member Mitch Green, who is also a member of the over 40 Blue & White Soccer Team.

Luanne has been working as a volunteer ever since Goals for Hope started a decade ago. This

event has raised over $500,000 for breast cancer programs. It was only appropriate to honor her

in this year’s event after her own battle. Luanne was able to play once again this year along with

her daughter, Kelli, a niece and one of her six sisters, Rose, and Jane Lucente, fiancée of

member, Joseph Ulrich. Congratulations to you Luanne and all the 650 wonderful women who

took part in this tournament at the LaGrange Soccer Complex, along with their husbands who

helped out.

September (date unknown) in the Good Life Section “Your Positive Achievements” you would find a wonderful

announcement about our past Vice President and long-time member, WILFRED H. ROEHE. Wilfred, a 47 year

member, was one of 750 district governors installed at a ceremony in Hamburg, Germany for the Lions Club

International Convention. For the next year, Wilfred and the other installed members will oversee approximately

45,000 Lions clubs, consisting of 1.35 million members in 206 countries. He has been an active member of the

Amenia Lions Club, part of the 20-0 district that includes Columbia, Greene, Sullivan, Ulster, Dutchess and Orange

counties. Lions in his district are involved with service projects with the visually impaired, the hungry and

environmental protection initiatives. Congratulations Wilfred and good luck to you. Keep up the good work with the

Lions.

Saturday, October 26th in section B Mid-Hudson you would find a wonderful picture of member HERB REDL and

wife Sue Ann along with Peter Bienstock of Princeton, N. J. and Joan Sherman of the City of Poughkeepsie. Dennis

J. Murray, president of Marist College, awarded them Philanthropists for Outstanding Service to the Hudson River

Valley for Dedication, Service and Excellence at the 46th Annual President’s Community Breakfast on the college

campus. President Murray said that Herb and Sue “share a commitment to give back to the community, especially

the sick and needy.” He also stated, “you’ve always gone out of your way to use your resources to help those who

have little.” Congratulations to both of you!

Christmas Party 2013

Germania Blue and White Soccer Club Celebrating “55” Years 1958 - 2013

President - Joseph Ulrich Vice President - Jeff Contelmo

Treasurer - Mark Woyner Secretary - Scott Grimes

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church 97 Mill Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

845-454-0340

Celebration of the Eucharist Weekdays 8AM

vigil (Sat) 5:00PM Sunday 8:00, 10:00, 11:30 AM

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GERMANIA ALMRAUSCH

SCHUHPLATTLER VEREIN Traditional Bavarian Dancing

Founded 1970 Poughkeepsie, NY

Vorstand: Christine Pattantyús (845) 452-6219

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In Memoriam: Heidi

The Clausen Family ___________________________________

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

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Germania Men & Ladies Singers and “Children’s Chorus”

President - Patricia Kemmerer (845)454-8192 Adult Rehearsals 7:30 PM every Monday

Kinderchor Rehearsals 10 AM every Saturday

1850-2013 * 163 Years Proudly Hosted the 2012 Sängerfest

www.wmgmillerfuneralhome.com [email protected]

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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

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SHANGRI-LA TRAVEL, LLC

Your Full Service Travel Consultant, Rita Frei/Owner

Honeymoon & Group Specialist

"WE'VE BEEN THERE"

Tel: (845)229-8748 Fax: (845)229-8748

Email: [email protected]

www.shangri-latravel.net

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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

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LAW OFFICES OF

Lorenzo l. Angelino

42 Catherine Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Tel (845) 845-214-1133 Fax (845) 454-5934

www.AngelinoLaw.com

[email protected]

http://www.wmgmillerfuneralhome.com/


http://www.mountainbrauhaus.com/


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St Patrick’s Day Party !!!At Germania

Saturday, March 8th, 2014

Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner / Cash BarDoors Open 5pm, Dinner 6pm

$30 member / $35 non-memberRSVP by 2/22

Info: Stephen Ren @ 845-214-5664 or [email protected]

Dance to Music by MacCana !!!

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mail this reservation form with check payable to Germania to: Stephen RenPlease P-R-I-N-T 168 Reilly Rd

Lagrangeville, NY 12540Name: ______________________________________________

Additional Guests: ______________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

Total # Attending: ______ Total amount enclosed: $_________

Please seat us with: __________________________________________________________

GERMANIA CALENDAR OF EVENTS

CLUBHOUSE/BAR IS OPEN December 2013-March 2014 Thursday and Friday nights 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Have your next party at Germania! Rental Inquiries and General Information 845/471-0609

Wednesday LUNCH 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM (Except Holiday, Bake Sale & Oktoberfest weeks)

German Language Class – Thursdays 6pm – 6:45pm / Ballroom Dance Lessons - Thursdays 7pm

Make our website your Home page! www.GermaniaPok.com

January - June 2014

Jan 05 Steuben Society Annual Dinner Meeting Sun 1:00pm-5:00pm Jan 10 Indoor Biergarten (Joe Unger) Fri 6:30pm-10:00pm Jan 12 25 Week Club Party Sun 1:00pm-6:00pm Jan 18 Membership Dinner (Norbert Ludewig) Sat 6:30pm-11:30pm

Jan 26 Semi-Annual Meeting / Lite Fare Food / Football Sun 1:30pm-9:00pm Jan 31 Friday Night Dinner (Hungarian Goulash) Fri 5:30pm-7:30pm

Feb 07 Indoor Biergarten (Joe Unger) Fri 6:30pm-10:00pm Feb 15 German Heritage Day at the Galleria Mall (Bake Sale) Sat 10:00am-5:00pm

Feb 18 Membership Monthly Meeting Tue 7:30pm-9:30pm Feb 22 Fasching (Mardi Gras Party) – Bud Gramer Sat 7:00pm-11:00pm Feb 28 Friday Night Dinner (Rouladen) Fri 5:30pm-7:30pm

Mar 08 St. Patrick’s Day Dinner / Dance (MacCana Irish Band) Sat 6:00pm-11:00pm Mar 14 Indoor Biergarten (Joe Unger) Fri 6:30pm-10:00pm

Mar 18 Membership Monthly Meeting Tue 7:30pm-9:30pm Mar 23 German Movie (Hans & Phil Franzen-Nicholson) Sun 2:30pm Mar 28 Friday Night Dinner (Sauerbraten) Fri 5:30pm-7:30pm

Apr 05 Spring Gala (Norbert Ludewig Orchestra) Sat 6:00pm-11:00pm Apr 11 Indoor Biergarten (Joe Unger) Fri 6:30pm-10:00pm Apr 15 Membership Monthly Meeting Tue 7:30pm-9:30pm Apr 25 Friday Night Dinner (Pork Ragu) Fri 5:30pm-7:30pm

May 02 Indoor Biergarten (Joe Unger) Fri 6:30pm-10:00pm May 16 2nd annual MAIFEST on Festival Grounds Fri 5:00pm-10:00pm May 17 2nd annual MAIFEST on Festival Grounds Sat 1:00pm-7:00pm May 20 Membership Monthly Meeting Tue 7:30pm-9:30pm May 24 Spring Concert Sat 7:00pm-11:00pm May 30 Friday Night Dinner (Pork Schnitzel)) Fri 5:30pm-7:30pm

Jun 06 Farewell Dinner / Mountain Tops Fri 7:00pm-11:00pm Jun 14 Annual Meeting and Election of Officers Sat 7:30pm-10:00pm Jun 20 Indoor Biergarten (Joe Unger) Fri 6:30pm-10:00pm Jun 27 Friday Night Dinner (Rouladen) Fri 5:30pm-7:30pm

ALL DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

ALL EVENTS ARE RUN BY MEMBER VOLUNTEERS

THESE EVENTS CANNOT TAKE PLACE WITHOUT YOUR SUPPORT!

*** When Arlington Central School District closes due to inclement weather, Germania will be closed ***

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