Newsletter · Newsletter ♥ Februar 2018 ♥ _____ Michael Reichert 635. German Heritage Day...

Germania of Poughkeepsie, Inc., 37 Old DeGarmo Road, Poughkeepsie, New York 12603-2062 Phone (845) 471-0609 Fax (845) 471-0720

Newsletter ♥ Februar 2018 ♥

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German Heritage DDaayy SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2018

GERMANIA OF POUGHKEEPSIE BAKE SALE Poughkeepsie Galleria Mall – Center Court –

10am until 4pm This is our 16th annual Germania German Heritage Day and Bake Sale. Each year we introduce German heritage to the Hudson Valley community and showcase our club while raising funds. German choral performances featuring the Germania Men & Ladies Chorus, and Bavarian Schuhplattler dance performances featuring Germania Almrausch SV und Kindergruppe. We ask that our members and their families and friends come out to the mall and support us. We are looking for volunteers to bake and package cookies at Germania the week of February 5th. In addition to our traditional apple strudels, we are seeking volunteers to bake their favorite German tortes, cakes or pastries. Each baked good must contain a label listing all ingredients. Baked goods can be brought to Germania on Friday, February 16th from 12 noon to 4pm. We also are asking for people to volunteer for selling of the baked goods at the Galleria Mall on Saturday, February 17th. Contact Barb Troan@845-546-1752 with any questions or offers of baked goods and offers of help. Thanks in advance for all your help.

GERMANIA EXECUTIVE BOARD President: Bill Reuter 914-882-0307 Vice President: Dave Yearack 452-6360 Secretary: Karen Rose 914-489-8344 Treasurer: Robb Rose 471-7442 Financial Secretary: Michael Reichert 635-1065

DAUGHTER CLUBS & COMMITTEES Singers President & Wed. Lunches: Helga Nowak-Razey 797-7519 Soccer Club President: Joe Ulrich 380-7925 Germania Almrausch President: Karen L Rose 914-489-8344 Newsletter Editor: Karen L Rose 914-489-8344 or [email protected] Membership: Sylvia Reuter 914-882-0200 or [email protected] Buildings & Grounds: Peter Licis 255-7616 Kitchen: Gary Schonmann 454-9324 Bar: Sue Koppenhaver 389-0351 25-Week Club: Marilyn Luhmann 914-489-2561 Rentals: [email protected] Webmaster: [email protected]

UPCOMING EVENTS

Feb 10 Fasching (Bud & Linda Gramer) Feb 17 German Heritage Day at the Galleria Feb 23 Friday Dinner (Rouladen) Mar02 Biergarten (Joe Unger) 6:30pm Mar 16 Friday Dinner (Sauerbraten) 5:30 Mar 24 St. Patrick's Party (Mac Cana Band) Apr 07 Spring Gala (Mario Tacca) Apr 13 Biergarten (Joe Unger) 6:30pm Apr 17 Membership Meeting TUE 7:30pm

SEE FULL CALENDAR WITHIN

Club Bar is Open 7 - 11 pm Thursdays & Fridays (Winter Hours)

Wednesday Lunch

11:30 am - 1:30pm

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Fellow Members, Since our founding in 1850, Germania Members have dedicated their efforts, working together as volunteers, to promote and preserve German heritage and traditions through song, dance, soccer, fostering family, friendship and most importantly Gemütlichkeit. Through ongoing local commitments, Germania of Poughkeepsie remains a distinguished organization within our community. Let’s continue to honor and appreciate the tremendous loyalty and generosity Members have exhibited throughout our rich past. As Members, we must continue to volunteer and work

together to keep our club going. Please don’t wait to be asked, rather embrace the initiative by asking ourselves first what we can do to help our club. Sign up to volunteer for a dinner, Biergarten, special event, and most importantly our festivals. Remain active by joining a committee and or sister club. When not volunteering, come out and attend meetings as well as functions. Germania needs as much support as we can get, and everyone is always welcome. Through this tireless volunteer spirit, Germania and our traditions have and will always remain strong. I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as our President. Let’s all look forward to a fun, and most productive 2018! Looking forward to seeing you at Germania soon, Sincerely, Bill Reuter

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Germania’s 3rd Annual

Polish Dinner Dance Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 5:30pm

Bigos, a traditional Polish Hunter's Stew Appetizers, Dessert and Coffee/Tea

♫ Music by Maria and John ♫ Members $30 Non-Member Guest $35 Paid Reservations ONLY by April 10th Send your check to Germania of Poughkeepsie 37 Old DeGarmo Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 Attn: Polish Dinner Dance Credit Card Payments accepted (NO Amex) For Inquiries, please call Sylvia Reuter at 914-882-0200 or [email protected]

St. Patrick’s Day Party! Germania Hall, 37 Old DeGarmo Road, Poughkeepsie

Saturday, March 24, 2018

Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner Irish Step Dance Show

Music by MacCana

Doors Open 5pm, Dinner 6pm $30 member (paid by 3/15)

$35 member accompanied guest

Info: Bill Reuter: [email protected]

------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mail this reservation form with check payable to Germania of Poughkeepsie Please P-R-I-N-T and mail by 3/15/2018 to: Germania of Poughkeepsie, 37 Old Degarmo Road, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 12603 Attn: St. Pat’s Party Member Name:__________________________________________________________ Member Accompanied Guest:_______________________________________________ Total # Attending: ______ Total amount enclosed: $_________ Please attempt seating with:____________________________________________________

Frühlingsgala April 7, 2018

6PM to 7PM Cocktail Hour with a selection of Hors d’Oeuvres – Cash Bar

Background Piano Music by Joseph Pearson

Featuring a 7 PM Gourmet Dinner with menu by:

Fritz Sonnenschmidt (CMC Culinary Dean Emeritus of the CIA)

John Griffin, (CEC), Bruce Harms (CEC)

Helmut Loibl, Pâtissier-Former CIA Instructor, Barbara Troan, Pastry Chef

Selection of Bread, Butter Brotauswahl, Butter

Theresian Soup Königin Suppe

Hot Pate with Lingenberries Heiße Pastete mit Preiselbeeren

Sautéed Steak Viennese Style Wiener Rostbraten mit Weißbiersoße

OR: Oder:

Sautéed Striped Bass Gebratener Rotbarsch

Braised Green Cabbage Brassierter Grünkohl

Salzburg Potatoe Souffle` Salzburger Kartoffel Nockerl

Black Forest Cake Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte

Entertainment by Mario Tacca

Formal Dress Encouraged

Event ticket price for member: $75 per person up to February 23rd

$90 per person February 24th to March 21st

$100 per person after March 21st

(NON MEMBER GUESTS ADD $10)

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Please return with check and choice of main course by March 21st to : Germania, 37 Old DeGarmo Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

For further information call Helga Nowak-Razey at 797-7519 or Joan Magee at 462-0955

Name:__________________________Telephone:______________________

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GOOD & WELFARE AND SUNSHINE NEWS News from and about our members.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ On behalf of my family, I would like to thank all the members that were involved in preparing the “Czech Republic” dinner in honor of Margarethe. It was heartwarming to have so many people come to honor Margarethe’s life at Germania. As you all know, Germania was a very important part of Margarethe’s life and she enjoyed being part of the Germania family and the friendships that developed. Thank you for the fellowship. I am also very pleased to learn that the proceeds from the 50/50 raffle were sent to the “Meals on Wheels of Greater Poughkeepsie.” Margarethe was an active participant and believed in the value of this work. Since Margarethe’s passing I have learned that several Germania Members made additional donations to Germania in Margarethe’s honor. Thank you for your generosity and I believe Margarethe would have been pleased with your generosity. Thank you all. Sincerely, Monica Jorgensen _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

GERMAN CLASS NNNEEEWWWSSS Pictured is Beatrix Clarke (German Language Class teacher) and her daughter Andrea and grandson Mateo. Andrea was our guest speaker during one of our classes. She was visiting from Germany where she lives with her husband and her son Mateo. Thank you, Andrea, for coming in and for inspiring us to continue learning the German language, no matter how challenging it is for some of us. We hope to see again soon. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Our deepest sympathies to Lore and Karlheinz Schoenfeld. Their sister in law died suddenly on Christmas day in Germany. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Social Media Update. Find Germania of Poughkeepsie on Facebook.

We have 852 page likes. Help us reach 1,000 "likes"!!! ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Chairperson Marilyn Luhmann greeting the guests, Committee member Dori Licis with the raffle tickets; Heather Blatz & Jennifer Reichert selling raffle prize tickets

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Our deepest sympathy to the Baumann family. RAYMOND BAUMANN, a local area resident for 44 years, formerly of Flushing, Queens, died suddenly on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh. He was 75. Son of the late Harold J. and Ethel (Jamison) Baumann, he was born in Flushing on March 20, 1942. In 1960, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force immediately after graduating from High School. He was honorably discharged from active duty service in 1964 and went on to serve an additional two years as a Reservist. From 1968-1973, Raymond played semi-pro football for the Brooklyn Mariners. On September 12, 1970, he married Mary A. Sansone at St. Margaret of Cortona Church in the Bronx. In 1973, they relocated to Wappingers Falls, where they resided for 32 years until moving to the Town of Newburgh in 2005. Raymond worked for Con-Edison for almost 40 years. He retired in 2001 as Operating General Supervisor. He was a longtime member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and was affiliated with lodges in Great Neck, Poughkeepsie, and Wappingers Falls. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and belonged Monsignor Henry O' Carroll Council # 444 (New Windsor), as well as St. Mary Council # 4065 (Fishkill). Ray also belonged Germania of Poughkeepsie; he was a 10-year member. He was also an avid golfer. His wife, Mary, survives at home in Newburgh. Additional survivors include his daughter, Jean-Marie Bauman Kennedy & her husband Brian of Hopewell Junction; his grandchildren, Reyna Ariel, Riley Grace, and Reid Raymond; his brother-in-law, Fred Schurr of Pennsylvania; his sister-in-law, Barbara Baumann of Kenmore, NY; and many other relatives & friends. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Our condolences to the Seitz-Mund family. ANNELIESE SEITZ-MUND, 58, of Isle of Hope, Savannah, passed away on January 9, 2018, surrounded by her husband, Doug of 37 years, her daughter Hillary, and son Christian by her side. Anneliese was diagnosed

with a rare leomyosarcoma in March of 2017 and since then she and her family had been aggressively fighting. She was a strong, but gentle woman who would do anything for anyone in order to help. Anneliese was born in Poughkeepsie New York, and graduated from Poughkeepsie High School where she and first Doug met. She went on to attend Russell Sage College and, later in life, Cambridge College, completing her Masters degree in Education. Anneliese and Doug were married in Poughkeepsie, they moved to Massachusetts soon after where they made their home for 35 years. Groveland, MA is where they found happiness in family, friends and community. Throughout her time in Poughkeepsie, she was active in Germania where she could always be found dancing and singing; she was a member for 40 years. Anneliese carried her ancestor’s heritage, speaking fluent German, and her family would frequently travel to Germany together. She was always easy to talk with, always had a smile and was always wanting to meet everyone. She was active in the community participating in Daisy and Girl Scouts, Groveland Congregational Church fairs, and Sunday school. Anneliese was an expert sewer and could often be found sewing, mending, altering and adjusting dance costumes for

Hillary and anyone that needed help at the dance studio. She traveled with the USA Tap Team to Reisa, Germany, and organized trips, translated and patiently helped guide the group through one of her favorite countries. She was always at the forefront of organizing activities around Christian’s rowing career, pulling together families to help with food at regattas. She was also extremely active and involved within the hemophilia community, helping in organizing gatherings for the New England Hemophilia Association, and gained the nickname ‘Hemo-Mama’ for it. She and Doug frequently volunteered at the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, a camp for children with chronic illnesses. The “sandcastle group” is a group of friends who have kept together since childhood, getting together several times a year to enjoy each other’s company, often having wonderful fire pit parties. They became the “sandcastle group” after competing in the Crane Beach sandcastle competition in the early 80’s. Anneliese was an active member of the White Mountain Ski Runners, a skiing and hiking club in the White Mountains of NH, where she became the first woman President in the club’s long history. Anneliese worked in finance once she and Doug moved to Massachusetts and left the industry once Hillary arrived. With her “second career”, she began teaching first at the Bagnall School, and then as a special education teacher for Pentucket Middle School. She loved what she did and all who she helped. She put all of herself into each child’s needs and would often bring out the very best in each of her students. She retired in 2016, and moved to Savannah with Doug and their dog Oakley. A celebration of her life was held in Massachusetts and burial in Poughkeepsie, NY. Donations in her name may be made to the New England Hemophilia Association and to the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp (Ashford, Connecticut). _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Our warmest get well wishes to the following members: John Jorgensen had hip replacement on January 15th; Donna Mears fell on her elbow and had surgery on January 11th; Rudy Dehnert is fighting infections and is in and out of the hospital and suffers from dementia; Lore Schoenfeld was recently hospitalized for heart related issues; Anneliese Krieg continues to do physical therapy to help her shoulder mobility; Joe Manz has heart related issues; Susie Greinacher is recovering from an accident when a big branch fell on her while she was doing some work around her property; James Charkalis is recovering after his open heart surgery and continues with cardiac exercises; Mitch Greene had open heart surgery in December; he is recovering well and is in good spirits; Lisa McVey has been undergoing chemo and radiation treatments; Otto Klassen recently had a stroke; Klaus Greinacher fell in his home and is presently at the Lutheran Care Center in Poughkeepsie; Alex Jombach, and new member John Mueller are still undergoing cancer treatments; Bill Reuter is recovering at home from a heart stent procedure.

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Building and Grounds * Property Committee Peter Licis, Chairman (845)255-7616 "While it is February one can taste the full joys of anticipation. Spring stands at

the gate with her finger on the latch." - Patience Strong

Please contact me if you are available to assist/volunteer with projects small or large (including a Spring cleanup work date to be set); hall set up (moving tables); returning property to the basement; meeting contractors, servicemen or deliveries; gardening or landscaping; plumbing; painting; maintenance or repair; or carpentry.

___________________________________________________________________________________ We need our entire membership to work together so that Germania can stay open! What if 'someone else' does not do it? We all need to do it. It is our club... your club.

Do you enjoy attending our parties, dinners, Biergartens, lunches and special events? Do you rely on Germania being available for practices and rehearsals?

Do you like dropping by for a drink at your club bar? Do you enjoy our German classes and dance classes? Did you find friendship or love at Germania?

Please recognize the need for all of us to do our part to ensure that we keep our organization flourishing; please honor our rich history, and be committed to our future. If you can donate a few hours, please stop by the clubhouse and sign up in the red binder to help at upcoming events. If the pages remain empty, we will need to cancel events. More members are also needed to join committees, chair events, help with buildings and grounds maintenance and projects, and hold positions on the Board. We are in desperate need of bartenders, cooks and bakers. We will train you. There are many things to be done at Germania... large tasks and many small tasks too. Any amount of time our members can give is helpful. The rewards include new friends and fun times.

" The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual." - Vince Lombardi ___________________________________________________________________________________

The January 7th 25-Week Club Party was a very successful event for Germania. Many thanks to all the volunteers who so graciously offered their time and assistance with this function. This event

helps to offset insurance expenses necessary to operate our clubhouse and the recreation grounds. The music, food and camaraderie were exceptional as usual. A great time was had by all!

Congratulations to the Grand Prize Winners: $500.00 Douglas Jones $250.00 Gerhard Stoetzel $150.00 Carl Seibert $100.00 Germania Almrausch $ 50.00 Margot Berghofer

We welcome all members to purchase tickets towards future parties. Please call Dori Licis 845-255-7616 or Marilyn Luhmann at 914-489-2561. Our next party takes place July 15th. Come and join us!

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WWWIIISSSHHHIIINNNGGG OOOUUURRR MMMEEEMMMBBBEEERRRSSS AAA HHHAAAPPPPPPYYY BBBIIIRRRTTTHHHDDDAAAYYY!!! JANUARY: Suzanne Atherly, Matthew Bogdan, Essie Braun, Trudy Cerbone, Beatrix Clarke-Bausch, Gert-Jan Doedee, Elizabeth Germiller, Johanna Gilgert, Raluca Gold-Fuchs, Patricia Harth, Martin Heresniak, Susan Kascsak, Patricia Kelley, John Kelly, Patricia

Kemmerer, Jane Bakken-Klaviter, Linda Koelmel, Eric Lehner, Maria Lehner, Tom Lindner, Mark Logan, Mary Therese Yamamoto, Sandy Parker, Gabor Pattantyus, Mark Redl, Gary Schonmann, Deborah Sonnenschmidt, Joe Ulrich, and Christine Ulrich. FEBRUARY: Greg Delaney, John Duffy, Hildegard Edling, Stan Elmendorf, Eberhard Fischer, Debbie Forrest, Janett Frank, Rosie Gagliardo, Klaus Greinacher, Peter Heller, Gunter Henrich, Vincent Jaehnert, Marc Kascsak, Jim Mehling, Maria Mersinger-Novak, Bev Orser, Christine Pattantyus, Robb Rose, Eugene Schlag, Karlheinz

Schoenfeld, Carl Siebert, Willi Stark, Vincent Stoll, and Ginni Wagner.

NOTE: If we have missed your birthday, please contact the Membership Chairperson so we can update our records. _______________________________________________________________________________________

MEMBERSHIP CARD POLICY. Always bring your current membership card along whenever you come to Germania Hall. As a member, it is your responsibility to validate your membership upon entrance to the club either to the Door Attendant or the Bartender on duty— even if you may be a long time member. These practices, along with signing-in of nonmembers, are not meant to be an annoyance to you, but are requirements by the NYS Liquor Authority who govern our private club status. Please be prepared to offer your membership card each time you enter the clubhouse; if we have a volunteer that does not personally know you, please be patient and respectful when you are asked to show your membership card. Our growing membership makes this practice necessary. If you lost or misplaced your card, please contact the membership chairperson for a replacement card. Please remember to ask your guests to sign our guest book. Thank you.

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Sunday May 6, 2018, 3pm

Our theme is: UP, UP, AND AWAY

Join us and bring your voices to sing-along.

Hors d’Oeuvres and a Rouladen Dinner will be served after the concert, followed by dessert Music provided by Paul Slusar for your dancing and listening pleasure

Please send your reservation (name and phone) along with $30 per ticket before April 30, to:

Pat Kemmerer, 173 Rothenburg Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 For information call 845-454-8192 or 845-797-7519

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PPPLLLEEEAAASSSEEE AAADDDVVVEEERRRTTTIIISSSEEE HHHEEERRREEE $60/year supports Germania by reducing

postage & copy expense of this newsletter.

Mail checks payable to "Germania" to Katherine Ulrich, 1 Baldwin Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Email ad to [email protected] (MS Word, Rich Text or jpeg formats)

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Notes from the Germania Singers The Germania Singers wish everyone a Happy New Year! Singing rehearsals, conducted by George Calabrese, resumed on Monday, January 22, 2018 at 7:30PM. At the Membership Dinner on January 20th, the Singers sang the memorial song "Still Ruht Dein Herz" to remember members who passed away in the past year.

We will perform at the Heritage Day event at the Galleria Mall on February 17th. Our next event will be the Good Friday (Karfreitag) Service at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mill St., Poughkeepsie, on March 30. This is a beautiful German Language Service. We welcome all for evenings of song and "Gemutlichkeit!" on Monday evenings. If you have any questions, please contact: Helga Nowak-Razey (845-797-7519), or George or Liz Calabrese (845-242-2769), or email us at [email protected].

♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪ Weihnachts celebration - by Gabor Pattantyús A large contingency of Germania members attended the Weihnacht celebration at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church at the end of December. All the sister clubs were represented in this solemn German language celebration of the coming Christmas. The Germania chore gave a wonderful rendition of the German Christmas carols. To highlight the celebration the Calabrese Violin Duo played the magnificent J.S.BACH’s Wachet auf. A real old fashion Gemütlichkeit reception followed in the church basement. It was spiritually filled celebration for many of us as we prepared for the Christian’s most important holiday. It certainly was a great diversion for most of us from the maddeningly crowded shopping malls.

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Germania Almrausch Schuhplattler Verein Happy New Year to you all. I hope this message finds you happy and in good health. I want to take this opportunity to thank the members of our Verein and Kindergruppe families for a very successful 2017, and the members of Germania who support us. For me, there were several high points last year: First of all, there was the Jugend Einzel Competition at United German Hungarians back in March 2017, where our own members Sabine Doedee and Jarrett Kuklis came in first and fourth respectively. The next high point for me was in July, when Almrausch attended the Gaufest in Buffalo, NY. I was very impressed with the size of our group: We had 26 members (including family members) attending. Personally, I'm proud of having been able, together with Beverly, to participate in the Einzel Competition. And, speaking of Einzel Competition, my daughter Sabine Doedee came in third in her age category. This, of course, means that she now gets the compete in the "Bayerischer Loewe" dance competition in Haldenwang, Germany. This event will take place on June 2, 2018. Then, of course, there were our performances during 2017: Galleria Mall, Maifest, Oktoberfest, Hunter, Tymor Park, Barryville, Kingston, and a performance at the Renaissance Nursing Home. What impressed me most of all was that 2017 was the year in which our Junior members stepped up to the plate. Without their efforts, we would not have been able to pull off our engagements, and I want to say thank you to all Junior members (and their parents) for this effort. So, now we are in 2018. Our first rehearsal for this year was held on Friday, Jan 26 and we are preparing for a new dance season including Germania's festivals. In addition to our regular rehearsals, we are holding some special rehearsals to prepare for the next Jugend Einzel competition which will be held on Sat, March 3, 2018 at the Alpenrose Schuhplattlers, in Lancaster, PA. We have a few young dancers participating this year, which is very exciting. In closing, I just want to say I look forward to seeing you all throughout this year. Sincerely, GJ Doedee, Vorplattler, Germania Almrausch SV If you would like to learn Bavarian dancing we welcome you to join us! We look forward to seeing you at any of our upcoming rehearsals: Feb 23, Mar 9, Mar 16, Mar 23, Apr 20 and Apr 27. Kindergruppe 7:30pm, adults

and juniors 8:30pm. You may contact us at [email protected], or call our Vorstand, Karen Rose at (914)489-8344. Like us on Facebook @GermaniaAlmrauschSV

Bartenders Wanted! Please consider joining our bartending team to cover regular club hours, club events and hall rentals on a shared, rotating schedule. We will train you! This is a great way to meet new friends and experience a variety

of events and parties held at the club. Interested members should contact Bar Chair Sue Koppenhaver at 845-389-0351. Reminder to all club bartenders: Please make every effort to attend the Bartender Meetings held the last Wednesday of each month at 7pm at the club to review scheduling, inventory, procedures and more. All bartenders must have a current Alcohol Seller/Server Training Certification, which is good for three years. The NY On-Premise Alcohol Server Certification course is a 2 hour self-paced course, mobile friendly too, for only $19.95.

The Germania Club Bar opens at 7pm on Thursdays & Fridays. Germania is your club and we are open to members and their guests, so please come and see us! Invite your friends to meet up with you at your club and enjoy a full bar with a great variety at prices that are less than most public bars and restaurants. Looking for something we do not carry? Let Sue know!

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Germania hosted its 168th Membership Dinner on Saturday, January 20th, 2018. Over a hundred members and guests attended the event which honored Life Member (50 years) FRED ZIPPRICH, and Honorary Members (25 years) GERHARD STOETZEL and MOMIR GUZIJIAN. Biographies for each of the honorees were read, which not only gave us a look into their personal lives but commemorated their dedication as long time members of Germania.

Our club's Executive Board and Trustees as well as the Presidents of Germania's daughter clubs were introduced to the members. Germania's president, Bill Reuter congratulated the honorees and thanked the volunteers and everyone who support the club by attending our many events throughout the year. He encouraged all members to work together, participate and volunteer wherever possible. Leading the toast was Honorary President Janett Frank.

Pictured: Germania's Board: Karl Brill, Joe Ulrich, Sue Koppenhaver, Georgia Herring-Trott, Gary Schonmann, Dave Yearack, Helga Razey, Bill & Sylvia Reuter, Karen Rose, Mike Reichert and Robb Rose. (Not present: Liz Calabrese, Peter Licis). Pictured below: Fr. Lutz, and the Germania Singers (Helmut, Helga, Janett, Helga, Renate, Rosemarie and Pat) with bar chair Sue, and soccer player Joe. Fr. Thomas Lutz, full-time Chaplain and faculty member to Our Lady of Lourdes High School, led everyone in prayer. Germania's beloved members who passed away in the past year were remembered in a special way. The Germania Singers sang "Still Ruht Dein Herz" as their names were read. Once again, the volunteers did a great job setting up the hall, ironing linens, printing programs, cooking, baking, making appetizers, dishwashing, plating, serving, bartending, selling raffle tickets, etc. Many of our members and guests even helped to clean up the tables after the event. It was a heartwarming sight to see! A big part of the success of this event was due to the extraordinary work of the volunteers. Thank you for your hard work, patience, flexibility, support and attentiveness. Words cannot convey our gratitude for your tremendous contribution.

The key to our success rests in people like you, who embody the spirit of greatness by saying:

"Yes I can, and you can, too!" - MyThankYouSite.com At the dinner, Sylvia thanked the following people. "I hope I remembered everyone." Resi Kizina - preparing the candlesticks, making sure we have the right napkins to use and ironing each one of them; Phil Franzen-Nicholson - creating and printing the program booklets and for making the certificates for our honorees; Karen Rose - helping to write some of our honorees' bios, preparing the certificates for display and for taking care of newsletter and Facebook notifications; Jason Powell - taking care of the website notifications and updates for this event; Peter Licis - making sure the appropriate tables were ready for this event; Helga Nowak-Razey - spending a whole day setting up the hall and making it look beautiful; Brad & Debbie Forrest - shopping, cooking and kitchen coordination and cleanup; Helmut Loibl & Barb Troan - baking the delicious dessert that everyone enjoyed; Bill Reuter - making sure the parking lot was plowed, putting down salt on the walks and parking lot and making sure the parking lights were on, and for picking up

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some of the food supplies we needed for this event; Sue Koppenhaver - helping to organize the appetizers and making sure we have bartenders to work at this event; Brett Miller - for dishwashing; Chris Blatz - for plating and kitchen cleanup; Susan Plog and Darryl Bielski - serving; Rosemarie Loibl and Keith & Darcy McArthur - selling raffle tickets; Dave Yearack & Robb Rose - handling the raffle drawing, making sure the band was paid, and reading Fred and Gerhard's bios; Joe Ulrich - for reading the names Germania's deceased members, and Mo's bio; Germania Singers - for singing "Still Ruht Dein Herz" to help us all honor and remember our deceased members; Edgar Licis & Jim Gordon (also the assistants: Gary, Sue and Bill) - for bartending; Herb Wenskus - for helping us with the sound system; Pat Kelley - for making the corsages and boutonnieres for the honorees, executive board and honorary president; Elizabeth Meyer - donating and making the flower arrangements for the Board's table; Heidemarie Mueller, Darcy McArthur, and Ginni Wagner - making and donating some of the appetizers; Carol Ann Fischer - donating the beautiful anemones (flowers) in memory of her parents Ernest & Elizabeth Dorsch; Steuben Society - for lending us their clean white tablecloths; and to all the attendees, thank you for attending and supporting the club! Special thanks to our donors; your generous donations will help Germania with its day to day operations: Helga Baker (donation in memory of Cal Baker in the fifth anniversary of his death), Carol Ann Fischer, Resi Kizina, Bill Reuter, and Dave Yearack. Thank you to all my fellow board members for your prize donations and for your support before, during and after the event! It means a lot to me when you ask if I need help or jump in to help when you see the need. "Vielen Dank." EDITOR'S NOTE: A feeling that is shared by all is superlative thanks to Sylvia Reuter for all of her hard work that goes into managing the membership, organizing the annual dinner and working for it start to finish; she does it with a smile and treats everyone with patience and kindness, and goes out of her way to give recognition to the group effort. Great job Sylvia!

Above: Volunteers Susan Plog & Darryl Bielski serving; Robin Stoetzel & Klara Erdt; Dave Yearack, Robb Rose & Kevin Blatz. Below: Honoree Fred bio read by Robb; Gerhard bio read by Dave, Bill hands off certificate; Mo's certificate accepted from Bill by Soccer Club President Joe Ulrich

Below: "selfie" fun at each of the honoree's tables; and Fred Zipprich with his family, including his sister Klara (a 50+ year member).

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

Director - George Calabrese (845)242-2769 Adult Rehearsals 7:30 PM every Monday

1850-2018 * 168 Years ♪♫ VOICES WANTED ♫♪

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 Blue and White Soccer Club Celebrating “60” Years 1958 - 2018

President - Joseph Ulrich Vice President - Bill Kapogiannis

Treasurer - Mark Woyner Secretary - Scott Grimes

GERMANIA ALMRAUSCH

SCHUHPLATTLER VEREIN Traditional Bavarian Dancing Founded 1970 Poughkeepsie, NY Adult & Children's Group

Vorstand: Karen Rose (914) 489-8344

[email protected] [email protected]

IN LOVING MEMORY OF CAL BAKER

March 12, 1938 - July 2, 2013

By his Family and Friends ♥ LOVE IS FOREVER ♥

Revised February 1, 2018

GERMANIA 2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Germania Hall (845)471-0609 / Rentals (845)255-7616

CLUBHOUSE/BAR OPENS 7PM on Thursday & Friday (Winter Schedule), and Tuesday October and April-June 2018 WEDNESDAY LUNCH 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

German Language Class – Thursdays 5:30pm-7:00pm

Jan 05 Pub Night (acoustic music by John Mueller) FRI 7pm to 11pm Jan 07 25 Week Club (Paul Slusar) SUN 1pm to 5pm Jan 12 Indoor Biergarten (Joe Unger) FRI 6:30pm to 10pm Jan 20 Membership Dinner (Gregory & the Brauhaus Band) SAT 6:30pm Jan 26 Friday Night Dinner (Hungarian Goulash) FRI 5:30pm to 7:30pm Jan 28 Semi-annual Meeting SUN 1:30pm Feb 02 Indoor Biergarten (Joe Unger) FRI 6:30pm to 10pm Feb 10 Fasching (Bud & Linda Gramer) SAT 6pm to 11pm Feb 17 German Heritage Day at the Galleria SAT 10am to 4pm Feb 23 Friday Night Dinner (Rouladen) FRI 5:30pm to 7:30pm Mar02 Indoor Biergarten (Joe Unger) FRI 6:30pm to 10pm Mar 16 Friday Night Dinner (Sauerbraten) FRI 5:30pm to 7:30pm Mar 24 St. Patrick's Party (Mac Cana Band) SAT 6pm to 11pm Apr 07 Spring Gala (Mario Tacca) SAT 6pm to 11pm Apr 13 Indoor Biergarten (Joe Unger) FRI 6:30pm to 10pm Apr 17 Membership Meeting TUE 7:30pm Apr 21 Polish Dinner Dance (Maria & John) SAT 5:30pm Apr 27 Friday Night Dinner (Pork Roast w/ Sauerkraut) FRI 5:30pm May 04 Indoor Biergarten (Joe Unger) FRI 6:30pm to 10pm May 06 Singers Spring Concert SUN 3:00pm May 18 Maifest FRI 5pm to 10pm, Music by The Austrian Boys May 19 Maifest SAT noon to 10pm, Music by Chris & Ronnie, and MountainXpress Band May 20 Maifest SUN noon to 6pm, Music by Gregory and the Brauhaus Band Jun 01 Indoor Biergarten (Joe Unger) FRI 6:30pm to 10pm Jun 16 Annual Meeting & Election of Officers SAT 7pm Jun 22 Friday Night Dinner (Goulash) FRI 5:30pm Jul 08 Member Appreciation Picnic SUN 1pm to 5pm Jul 15 25 Week Club (Paul Slusar) SUN 1pm to 5pm Jul 27 Friday Night Dinner (Chicken w/ Dumplings) FRI 5:30pm to 7:30pm Aug 10 Indoor Biergarten (Joe Unger) FRI 6:30pm to 10pm Aug 18 Summer BBQ SAT 2pm to 6pm Sept 07 Oktoberfest FRI 5pm to 10pm, Music by The Bratwurst Boys Sept 08 Oktoberfest SAT 11am to 10pm, Music by Chris & Ronnie, and The Adlers Sept 09 Oktoberfest SUN noon to 6pm, Music by The Adlers Sept 29 Saturday Night Sauerbraten Dinner (Paul Slusar) SAT 5:30pm to 7:30pm (music until 9:30pm) NEW!!! Oct 12 Indoor Biergarten (Joe Unger) FRI 6:30pm to 10pm Oct 16 Membership Meeting TUE 7:30pm Oct 19 Family Night FRI 7pm to 10pm Oct 28 International Dinner (Taste of Italy) SUN 1pm to 5pm Nov 09 Indoor Biergarten (Joe Unger) FRI 6:30pm to 10pm Nov 11 Singers Fall Concert SUN 3pm Nov 16 Christkindlmarkt (German Christmas Market) FRI 4pm to 8pm Nov 17 Christkindlmarkt (German Christmas Market) SAT 10am to 4pm Nov 30 Friday Night Dinner (Rouladen) FRI 5:30PM to 7:30PM Dec 08 Christmas Party SAT 6pm to 11pm Dec 15 Children’s Christmas Party SAT 10:00am to 12:30pm Dec 15 Soccer Christmas Party SAT 5:30pm to 11:30pm Dec 16 Weihnachtsmesse (First Lutheran Church) SUN 2pm Dec 31 New Year’s Eve Party MON

ALL DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE / EVENTS ARE RUN BY MEMBER VOLUNTEERS *** When Arlington Central School District closes due to inclement weather, Germania will be closed *** www.GermaniaPok.com / www.GermaniaOktoberfest.com / Facebook @GermaniaOfPoughkeepsie

MAIFEST

May 18, 19 & 20, 2018 Weekend After Mother's Day

Germania Festival Grounds 51 Old DeGarmo Road, Poughkeepsie

Maifest is a traditional German celebration of the arrival of spring. Delicious German Food, Baked Goods & Beer.

Music, Bavarian Dancers, Vendors. Family Friendly and Playground. Kids Entertainment planned.

Rain or Shine. Experience Gemütlichkeit!

FRIDAY 5pm to 10pm Music by The Austrian Boys SATURDAY 12 noon to 10pm Music by Chris & Ronnie, and MountainXpress Band SUNDAY 12 noon to 6pm Music by Gregory and the Brauhaus Band

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SAUERBRATEN DINNER

Members $12 Guests $14 Per Person Inclusive of Tax

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Member Address Label Here

Served with red cabbage, egg noodles and rye bread

Dessert and Coffee Included

www.germaniapok.com (845) 471-0609 Facebook @GermaniaOfPoughkeepsie

Friday, March 16, 2018 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Germania Hall 37 Old DeGarmo Rd.

Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

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