Der Adler
Summer 2016 | Volume XII, Issue III Digital Edition
JUGENDLAGER 2016 Niagara Falls & Toronto ALSO INSIDE: Schwaben News Upcoming Events
The German Community 6th Annual Schwabenfest
& More
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In the News................................................4 Upcoming Events......................................6 The German Community..........................7 Jugendlager 2016.......................................8 6th Annual Schwabenfest.......................10 Groups & Committees............................12
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Labor Day 2016.......................................13
From the President As the summer continues, we have made some improvements to our facility. As reported in the last newsletter the sign at the front of the driveway has been replaced. The sign which is brighter, energy-efficient and includes new graphics and rental information, was installed in July. In addition, the lighting in both halls, over time, will be converted to LED lighting. The board continues to look for opportunities to reduce our overall cost of operating the facility.
performed during this weekend. It is also important to note that the 2017 Landestrachtenfest will be hosted at our Cincinnati club and we will need all the help we can get from our membership to help plan and make it a successful weekend. Our 24th Annual Oktoberfest will take place on September 30, October 1, and 2. As always we will need volunteers to help with anything and everything. Remember our Oktoberfest is the one major event that we hold to raise income for the club. Please contact Hansi Weissmann or Wally Waldeck to offer your help.
We’ve had a busy last couple of months. In July, we hosted our Fifth Friday Froth Fest. Our annual Schwabenfest was held in June. A special thank you goes to Roric Schneider and Nick Krummen and to the many members and friends of the club who volunteered their time and efforts to make this event a success. This is an important event that we would like to grow in attendance and increase the income of the club and we cannot do that without the continued support of our membership. Also in June we held our annual Goulash Dinner and Fuchs Tournament, and in May, we held our Dirndl-Trachten Ball. All of these events could not have been possible without our membership’s support and the committees who helped put them together.
Please don’t forget that we hold our monthly general club meetings on the fourth Friday of each month. In October, we will hold our elections for the position of Board of Trustees. This year there will be five positions available for election. There are many other great events happening in the next couple months, all of which are highlighted in this publication. I hope you have a wonderful and safe end to the summer and I look forward to seeing you around the club as we have a busy schedule ahead of us. Sincerely,
Our rental business is starting to pick up for the fall season and we will need volunteers to work the bar and the kitchen. If you have never worked a wedding, you have missed an opportunity to get to know and socialize with different individuals of the club. If you would like to volunteer, contact any member of the board.
Bob Decher Bob Decher Cincinnati Donauschwaben President
We have a very full calendar in the upcoming months ahead. The annual Landestrachtenfest was held over the Labor Day weekend in Chicago. The club once again sent two buses of adults and youth to participate in the festivities. All of our dance groups
From the Editor
Due to the quarterly nature of this publication, information may change after printing. Please understand that the editor does his best to ensure the accuracy of all information in Der Adler. Please accept his apologies for any mistakes made herein. Also please understand that space is limited. For the latest information on all events please visit the club website or Facebook page. –Joe
T. Ludwig– Editor, Der Adler
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In the News TUG-OF-WAR
This year both the Maysville (August 13) and the Germania (August 28) Oktoberfest have requested that we bring a co-ed team to compete. Being the defending men’s champions of both competitions it would be great to sweep the events this year. We are looking for five ladies to join our tug team. No experience needed, we will train. Come have fun with our team! If anyone is interested in helping us out please call Ed McMasters at 513 470 9461.
CLUB DIRECTORY
The membership would like to extend a thank you to Linda Igel for all her work on the club directory. It has already been a great help for connecting with our club members— THANK YOU!
COME OUT AND BAKE CAKES
On Sunday September 11 we will be baking our famous eight-layer Dobosh and our wonderful walnut Torte for our Oktoberfest. We need as many hands as possible to help make this another successful year. Pick your favorite spot in the kitchen—whether it’s icing cakes or whipping egg whites. Everyone is WELCOME—experienced or beginner. Come any time after 10 AM and we’ll have a great time, compare recipes and talk (and talk and talk…) If you have any questions, please contact Linda Igel at 513-741-4228.
CAKE BOOTH WORKERS NEEDED
Oktoberfest is just a couple month away anyone that would like to help in the cake booth please let me know. Call Helen Hary 513 923 4548 or hary@fuse.net.
15TH ANNUAL FUCHS TOURNAMENT
The 15th annual club Fuchs Tournament sponsored by the Culture Committee was held on June 26 in conjunction with the Father’s Day Gulasch Dinner. Included among the participants were four previous Fuchsmeisters, including reigning champion Fred Lang.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTIONS
Winners of the qualifying rounds (Tischmeisters) were Mike Kurzhals and John Bucher. Karl Themare, Culture Committee co-chair and Fuchs instructor, and Mark Hockl completed the players for the final table. After a spirited round of 16 games, Mike Kurzhals emerged as the winner. Congratulations, Mike, on your first title. Mike is a regular at the monthly Fuchs Club and is the youngest Fuchsmeister since 2004!
COOK BOOK
Additionally, the Culture Committee would like to thank all of the participants for helping to keep this Schwaben-unique card game alive and vibrant. A special thanks also goes to the Gulasch Dinner Committee for sponsoring a free dinner for the winner.
All members are encouraged to come out to our October membership meeting on Friday, October 28 and participate in our elections. This year there will be five positions available for election. All full members are encouraged to come to this meeting and vote for the leadership of our club. The Donauschwaben Frauengruppe has decided to undertake a new cookbook. While the book will be ready for the Landestrachtenfest in 2017, the time to work on it is NOW. We are collecting recipes from the Old World - Heimatland. We are also interested in recipes that you have changed to make them easier to make at home now. If you have treasured recipes handed down from Oma or your mother, we would love to include them in our cookbook. The categories for this cookbook include: vegetables and salads, soup and sauces, main dishes, bread, noodles and dumplings, and desserts. Likewise, we would also love to hear stories about family traditions having to do with meal time. Members of our committee would be happy to come and speak with you or help you translate recipes. If you have recipes or stories you would like to share please contact Debi Tullius at 513-522-3849 or email her at schwowecoach@gmail.com.
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In The News DIRNDL BOOTH AT OKTOBERFEST
SCHWABEN SAUSAGE FUNDRAISER
For the past five years, Eva Schott has graciously hosted the Trachten sale booth in the main hall during our Oktoberfest. It is great to see a young ladies try on one of the Dirndl at the sale and it fits; enabling another person to wear the dress and help extend our culture. All sales at the booth go directly back to the club and to date the booth has collected and donated over $5,000. This year, she is looking for more items to sell at her Dirndl booth, especially men’s clothing as it is always asked for. She has already collected shoes, aprons, hats and of course Dirndls, but can always use more. Please contact Eva directly if you are able to make a donation: 513 378 6066. Thank you!
The Donauschwaben Youth Group is once again preparing homemade sausage in November. They will be selling three varieties: regular, spicy, and smoked sausage. Original flavor and spicy flavor is $6 per pound while smoked versions of both flavors are available for $7 per pound. To order, download the Sausage Order form November 2016 on the club website and mail it in to the address listed or email it to Lori Decher at lpd@fuse.net. There is no guarantee that orders placed after October 17 will be honored. Sausage pick-up will be at the Donauschwaben Society on November 6 from 4 to 6 PM. Proceeds from the event will help offset the group’s upcoming travel costs.
DIGITAL NEWSLETTER EDITION
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DER ADLER DEADLINE REMINDER
The deadline for the fall edition of Der Adler will be Friday, September 23. Please send all information about upcoming Schwaben events, German community events etc. to Joe T. Ludwig at ludwigjt89@gmail.com. Joe will need information about Weinlesetanz, Annual Planning Meeting, Christmas Concert, Member’s Christmas Party, New Year’s Eve Dance and any other Donauschwaben Events or news between November 2016 and January 2017. Please do your best to honor this deadline. Make sure to contact him directly for all requests as he does not monitor the Donauschwaben Gmail account. The approximate publishing date for the Winter 2016 edition will be November 1, 2016.
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Upcoming Events For tickets/reservations to upcoming events, call our reservation line at 513-385-2098, option 3. Visit our website and Facebook page for more information about our events. All events are open to the public unless otherwise stated.
OKTOBERFEST SETUP
We will begin setup for Oktoberfest on Sunday, September 25 around 9 AM. Setup will continue throughout the week starting at 5 PM. All help is appreciated and dinner will be provided for volunteers.
24TH ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST
The 24th Annual Donauschwaben Oktoberfest will be held on September 30, Oktober 1, and 2 and once again we will need help from the membership. WE NEED EACH AND EVERY MEMBER to make the job easier. As we get closer to the event, keep a 8TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW look out for email communications about The 8th Annual Donauschwaben Oktoberfest Car volunteer opportunities. Success will only Show will take place Sunday, Oktober 2 from 10 happen when we all work together as a team. AM to 3 PM during the last day of our Oktoberfest. It will include door prizes, gift bags, split the pot, SHOP WITH FRIENDS dash plaques, music, great food and drink and Mark your calendar now and plan to join us more. If you are interested in showing a car, please for the 2nd annual Shop with Friends event on contact John “Hansi” Weissmann at 513-615-2665 October 30, 2016. This event at club includes (cell) or at jhansw@fuse.net. Entrance to the Car over 40 crafters and vendors selling their Show is included with admission to Oktoberfest. merchandise in both halls at our clubhouse.
KIRCHWEIH MASS & DANCE
Our annual Kirchweih Mass will take place at Old St. Mary’s 11 AM German Mass in Overthe-Rhine on Sunday Oktober 9. During the mass the rosemary bush will be blessed. On Saturday, Oktober 15 come continue our Kirchweih celebration. The highlight of this event is, of course, the reciting of the Kirchweih poem and then the auctioning of the blessed rosemary bush, which symbolizes love and prosperity. Music entertainment will be provided by the Hank Haller Band. Admission is $8 per person. For reservations call the reservation line at 513-385-2098.
Get a jump start on your Christmas shopping and support the Kleine, Mittle and Jugengruppes at the same time. We currently have crafters selling homemade soaps, beauty products, jewelry, mustards, jams and jellies, wreaths, glass decorations, pet supplies and clothing registered to attend. We also have numerous vendors including Pampered Chef, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Longaberger, Tastefully Simple and Origami Owl already registered to join us. The doors will be open from 10 - 4 so come early and stay late. Shop in a familiar setting while visiting with your friends. Food will be available all day.
UPCOMING EVENTS For tickets/reservations to upcoming events, call our reservation line at 385-2098, option 3
Oktoberfest Setup
Week before Oktoberfest Various Times
24th Annual Oktoberfest
September 30, Oktober 1, 2 Various Times
8th Annual Car Show Sunday, Oktober 2 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Kirchweih Mass
Sunday, Oktoberfest 9 11:00 AM
Kirchweih Dance
Saturday, Oktober 15 7:00 to 11:00 PM
Shop with Friends
Sunday, Oktober 30 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Weinlesetanz
Saturday, November 19 7:30 to 11:30 PM * Reservations required
Visit our website and Facebook page for more information about our events To submit information to the newsletter, please email Joe T. Ludwig at ludwigjt89@gmail.com
WEINLESETANZ
Mark your calendars for the annual Weinlesetanz, which will be held on Saturday, November 19. Weinlesetanz is a traditional festival that celebrates the year’s successful harvest of the grapes used to make wine. Doors open at 7 PM and the dance runs from 7:30-11:30 PM. More information will be available as we get closer to the event.
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Autumn 2016 Issue Deadline: September 23, 2016
The German Community If you would like to submit an event to this section for next quarter, please email Joe T. Ludwig at ludwigjt89@gmail.com.
OKTOBERFEST ZINZINNATI
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, the largest Oktoberfest celebration in the country, is held along Second and Third Street in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio and showcases the rich German heritage of Southwest Ohio, as well as tasty samples of German-style music, food and beer. First held in 1976, the event has grown to be America’s largest Oktoberfest with more than 500,000 people attending each year. This year the event will be held on September 16, 17 and 18 along Second and Third street. As the event gets closer, check your emails for information about where and when the Donauschwaben Dance groups will perform.
THE GERMAN COMMUNITY EVENTS Zinzinnati Oktoberfest Second and Third Street September 16, 17 & 18 Various Times German Heritage Night Great American Ball Park Saturday, September 17 6:10 PM St. Jude Oktoberfest St. Jude Bridgetown September 24 and 25
ST. JUDE OKTOBERFEST
For the last couple of years the Donauschwaben Dancers have been performing at St. Jude’s Oktoberfest in Bridgetown. On Saturday, September 24, come out and see the Donauschwaben dancers perform at the St. Jude Oktoberfest in Bridgetown, Ohio. The Kinder & Middle Group, Youth Group, and Schuhplattlers will perform at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 PM, respectively. Hope to see you there!
MUSTARD CLUB’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY GALA
On Friday, October 7, come celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Händlmaier Mustard Club. The event will be hosted at the Fort Thomas Community Center (aka The Armory). The event starts at 7:00 PM and tickets are $75 per couple or $40 per person. Included with the price is a cocktail hour with music, a sit-down plated dinner by Hammann's catering, drinks (craft & German beers, wine & soda), live music by Pete Dressman, and a special presentation by the presidents of the club. You can purchase tickets online at http://mustardclub.org/2016/mc10-gala-tix/
Mustard Club’s 10th Anniversary Gala Fort Thomas Community Center Friday, October 7 7:00 PM GACL Mass Old St. Mary’s Church Sunday, October 16 11:00 AM
DONASCHWABEN RECEPTIONS & EVENTS Need a place to celebrate? The Donauschwaben Society offers two halls & an outdoor pavilion for wedding ceremonies, receptions, anniversary parties, and other events! Contact Mike at 513-385-2098 or mkurzhals@fuse.net for more information.
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JUGENDLAGER 2016: NIAGARA FALLS & TORONTO Written By: Debi Tullius On Wednesday, July 6, 17 members from the Cincinnati Youth Group traveled to Canada for the annual Jugendlager. They spent Wednesday evening and Thursday morning sightseeing in the beautiful Niagara Falls area before finishing the journey to Blackstock, Ontario. They joined 40 other youth at Park Waldheim DS, a Donauschwaben club that is part of the Canadian Verband.
yeast donut. They created new dances and performed them later in the evening. Saturday was topped off by dancing the night away with a D.J.
While in Canada the group spent lots of time getting to know members of the Chicago Donau, Cleveland, Kitchner and Toronto Jugendgruppes through dancing, cooking, playing and sight-seeing. They spend a great day on Friday in the big city of Toronto. They toured their fantastic aquarium, had a lengthy scavenger hunt around town as they looked for interesting tourist sights, and ended the day by enjoying a Toronto Bluejays baseball game (which they won!).
Special thank you to the Toronto Donauschwaben Club for being such gracious hosts and for planning a great trip And also, thank you to all those have supported Youth Group fundraisers in the past—the money raised makes cultural experiences such as this one possible.
It was very hard to say good-bye on Sunday morning, but the Jugendgruppe is looking forward to seeing their new friends again this coming Labor Day in Chicago.
Saturday was reserved for cultural endeavors. We heard informative speeches about the Canadian Stiftung and the facility at Park Waldheim. The group members helped make sausage, potato salad, green beans, and Krapfen, a delicious
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Pictures provided by Debi Tullius.
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6TH ANNUAL SCHWABENFEST Many thanks to everyone who helped with Schwabenfest 2016! Schwabenfest, like all of our events, would not have been possible without the contributions of our members! Thanks to everyone who volunteered their time and energy for the benefit of our club. While results are not final, the consensus is that we had another successful festival despite the near 100 degree heat. More information will be available in the future. If you did not attend Schwabenfest 2016, you missed great food, great entertainment, and some warm weather! This year’s festival showcased new beer and cider selections from Christian Moerlein, the introduction of half-meter brats, and the return of our annual ox roast. Entertainment was provided once again by Saffire Express on Friday night and Squeeze Play and Alp’n Zuab’n on Saturday. Schwabenfest is truly a club-wide success. We had over one hundred volunteers – both long-time and new members – who toiled countless hours to put on a first-class festival. We wish to thank all of our booth chairs, volunteers, trustees, friends from the GACL, guests, and partners at Christian Moerlein for supporting Schwabenfest and the Verein! As other sources of revenue have diminished, the growth of events like Schwabenfest and Oktoberfest has become increasingly vital for the Verein. By increasing the success of our festivals, we can ensure that the Verein will
be able to meet its mission for many years to come! Should you have any suggestions or comments related to Schwabenfest, please contact Nick Krummen or plan on attending the Schwabenfest wrap-up meeting which will be scheduled in the near future. Roric Schneider will no longer be co-chairing Schwabenfest, but thank you to him for his help over the last three years! The date and time of the wrap-up meeting will be communicated via Facebook and the Verein email account in the coming weeks. Sincerely, Nick Krummen and Roric Schneider Schwabenfest 2016 Co-Chairs
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Groups & Committees KLEINE KINDERGRUPPE
TRACHTENGRUPPE
Meets Mondays at 7:00 PM. For more information, please contact: Erin Sucher: 741-4986 Patty Butterfield: 863-1243
Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday at 7:30 PM. Any member interested in helping with For more information, please contact: catering should contact: Kathi Weissmann: 467-6120 Helen Hary: 923-4548 Lori Prugel-Decher: 245-9450
MIDDLE GROUP
FRAUENGRUPPE
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Meets Mondays at 7:00 PM. For more information, please contact: Rose Abt: 367-4887 Heidi Kurzhals: 680-5303 Lauren Hunt: lauren.marie@fuse.net
Meets 4 Friday of every month at 8:00 PM. For more information, please contact: Helen Hary: 923-4548
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YOUTH GROUP
SENIORS GROUP
CULTURE COMMITTEE
Meets every Tuesday at 7:15 PM. For more information, please contact: Debi Tullius: 522-3849 Lori Prugel-Decher: 245-9450
Meets 1 & 3 Thursday at 10 AM. For Please consider donating cultural matemore information, please contact: rials to the committee. Hans Bucher: 861-6450 Richard Elder: 761-4090 Karl Themare, Jr.: 451-1483
SCHUHPLATTLER
SOCIAL MEDIA
Meets every Monday night at 7:15 PM. For more information, please contact: Lori Prugel-Decher: 245-9450
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Labor Day 2016 THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRESIDENT Bob Decher VICE PRESIDENT & RESERVATIONS Ed Tullius SECRETARY Richard Elder TREASURER Joe Abt HOUSE COMMITTEE Adam Hary LANDSCAPING/ GROUNDS Dave Brabender BUYER Nick Krummen RENTALS Mike Kurzhals MEMBERSHIP Nick Abt MARKETING Al Ehritz
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