German American Social Club of Peekskill, Inc. 11 Kramers Pond Road, Putnam Valley, NY 10579 P.O. Box 685 Mahopac, NY 10541, 845-528-5800

www.gac1936.com

May 2014 Newsletter

2014 OFFICERS:

President: A. Gerald Schramek

1stVice President: Roland Link

2ndVice President: Judy Hansen

Secretary: Anna Schramek

Treasurer: Herb Seeff

Financial Secretary: Monika Wolf

DIRECTORS:

Chairperson: Renate Rao

Clemens Braun

Marilyn Buck

Kurt Kampp

Linda Geppert (Past President Dir.)

Frank Schusteritsch

George Wolf

ALTERNATE DIRECTORS:

John Allen

William Pfister

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Bar Manager: John Danik

Facilities Use Manager: John Danik

ABC Officer: Linda Geppert

Grounds: Frank Schusteritsch

Building: Walter McDonald

By-Laws: Fred Sprado

Entertainment: Herman Buck

Kitchen Manager: Marilyn Buck

Membership: George Wolf

Newsletter: Linda Geppert

PR Director: Renate Rao

Memorabilia: John Allen

Tag Sale: Monika Wolf

Webmeister: Kurt Kampp

Web Editor: Jen Scheuermann

Hello Everyone:

May is an exciting time at our club! The warmer

weather is ushering in our annual Spring Dinner Dance

this Saturday, May 3rd. Enjoy dancing, great

fellowship and a delicious meal. See the newsletter for

more information or call Marilyn Buck at 845-227-5159.

WURST NIGHT RETURNS: Our third annual Wurst

Night will be held on Friday, May 9th beginning at

7:30PM. In the past, nearly 100 people attended this

popular event that sports a variety German wursts.

Although there is no admission charge, we encourage

donations to cover the cost of the food.

MOTHER'S DAY MEETING: Our May membership

meeting honors our club's mothers. The Mother's Day

meeting will be on May 17th. Come to join us for a

wonderful meal where moms eat free.

WHAT'S NEW? Our Facility Manager, Walter

McDonald, repainted the GASC sign located at the corner

of Kramer's Pond Road and Church Road. The sign's

dark green paint, accented by white lettering, is eye-

catching. Thank you, Walter, for all you do.

Hope to see you at the club.

Best Wishes, Gerry Schramek President

UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS

Save the dates May 3, 2014 Spring Dance

July 19 & 20, 2014 German Fest

July 26, 2014 Tribute to Elvis Night

September 13 & 14, 2014 Oktoberfest

November 1, 2014 Fall Dinner Dance

Next Membership Meeting: Saturday, May 17

Marianne Kapfer will make a Schnitzel dinner

Free to mothers who are members

Other members $15, Guests $17

Doors open at 6:30

Food Pantry

The GAC regularly donates food items to a local food pantry.

Please bring your nonperishable food donations to the clubhouse on Friday nights or meeting nights.

Kitchen Duty List for 2014

May Steve Brunner Roland Walton

June Sigy Klammer Marilyn Buck

July Peter Kruppenbacher Christine Kruppenbacher

August Trudy Miehl Fred Miehl

September Marilyn Buck Maggie Russo

October Johanna Tepperwein James Tepperwein

November Marilyn Buck Herman Buck

December No Meeting No Meeting

GERMAN AMERICAN SOCIAL CLUB OF PEEKSKILL CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 2014

May 3, 2014 Spring Dance Music by Bud & Linda

May 17, 2014 Mother’s Day Membership Meeting 6:30—Dinner by Marianne Kapfer

June 21, 2014 Membership Meeting 6:30—Potluck Dinner

July 12, 2014 Membership Meeting 6:30

July 19–20, 2014 German Fest Spitzbuam

August 16, 2014 Membership Meeting Bar BQ/ Select Nominating

Committee

Sept. 13–14, 2014 Oktoberfest

Sept. 20, 2014 Steuben Parade—NYC

Sept. 21, 2014 Membership Meeting Sunday – 3:00 P.M.

October 18, 2014 Membership Meeting – Nominations Slate of Officers for 2015 Selected

by Nominating Committee

Announced October 25, 2014 Spooktoberfest Music by No Option

November 1, 2014 Fall Dinner Dance Joe Unger

November 8, 2014 Fall Cleanup 9:00 A.M.

November 16, 2014 Membership Meeting — Elections Goulash Dinner, 3:00 P.M.

November 28, 2014 Christmas Tree Trimming 7:30 P.M.

November 30, 2014 Children’s Christmas Party 2:00—5:00 P.M.

December 6, 2014 Adult Christmas Party Bud & Linda

December 31, 2014 New Year’s Eve Party

CLUB DUES ARE DUE

membership dues are $75.00 per year. Please send or give

your dues payment to Monika Wolf. Members who have

belonged to the club for ten years and are collecting social

security are entitled have their dues reduced to $40.00.

Monika’s address is: 13 Boswell road, Putnam Valley, ny

10579.