Der Adler Volume XII Issue I | Winter 2016 by Cincinnati Donauschwaben Society

Der Adler Winter 2016 | Volume XII, Issue I

Digital Edition

A PROUD CINCINNATI TRADITION Celebrating Brewing History in Cincinnati & Around the World ALSO INSIDE: Schwaben News Upcoming Events

The German Community Helping Those in Need

& More

Contents From the President...................................3

In the News................................................4 Upcoming Events......................................6 The German Community..........................7 A Proud Cincinnati Tradition..................8 Helping Those in Need...........................10 Groups & Committees............................13

8 10

New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve 2015................................14

From the President Dear Members and Friends,

should be ready around Easter. A big thank you goes to Linda Igel and all her volunteers who made this directory possible.

Well the holidays have passed us by once again, I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and are looking forward to a healthy and prosperous New Year.

2016 starts off on February 6 with the annual Dinner Dance. The dinner will once again feature Schnitzel and plenty of wine to go along with it. Make your reservations early as this is one of our more popular dances.

2016 will once again be a very busy time around the club as we will be preparing the house and grounds for the annual Labor Day Treffen in 2017. Preparing for an event this size takes time as we only have certain periods during the year that allow us to prepare the facilities without interrupting our regularly scheduled events and rentals. To those of you who can volunteer your time in preparation of any of our events, your help will be truly appreciated.

On February 27, we will once again hold a beer and wine tasting event. Reserve a table with a group of friends or family for a relaxing and enjoyable evening. If you find something you like, orders will be taken that evening. March 12 will be our 46th Annual Strauss Ball and the club Easter party will be hosted on March 20. Both of these events usually mean a full house so mark your calendars and make your reservations. I’m sure that the Kinder and Middle groups will once again have an Easter program prepared for us followed by a special visitor for all the kids that afternoon.

Last November at the planning meeting, we looked forward to 2016 along with considerations for 2017. We discussed different items that could be improved or implemented for the betterment of the club. Committees have been or are being formed to research the feasibility and cost of several suggested projects along with hosting the 2017 Treffen. One of the committees has already presented suggestions to the board on how we might increase the attendance and enhance the tradition of one of the dances. This past year the club has maintained its attendance levels at meetings and dances, although we always have room for more. Schwabenfest and Oktoberfest were successful (even though we had two days of rain, wind and cold for Oktoberfest). Membership applications were up this year so there are new faces around the club to join us in friendship and the traditions. This past fall, pictures were taken for a new membership directory which

In closing, I, along with the other board members, look forward to 2016 and working towards preserving the friendship, culture and traditions of this club. With everyone’s help and support I know that we will achieve another successful year. Sincerely,

Bob Decher Bob Decher Cincinnati Donauschwaben President

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

In the News SCHWABEN SAUSAGE FUNDRAISER

The Donauschwaben Youth Group is once again preparing homemade sausage. 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 February 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 MARCH 14 will be honored. Sausage pick-up will be at the Donauschwaben Society on Sunday, April 3 from 4 to 6 PM. Proceeds from this event will help offset the group’s upcoming travel costs.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES

Annual membership dues are due no later than March 1, 2016. Please make checks payable to the Verein der Donauschwaben. Dues are $35 per family. Reminder: Youth Group members whose dues are not current by March 1, 2016 will not be able to participate in our 2016 Strauss Ball. If you have any questions, please contact Nick Abt. You can pay off your dues at our monthly member’s meeting or you can send a check to: Nick Abt 5397 Rapid Run Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45238 E: abt.nick@gmail.com T: 513-356-6851

YOUTH GROUP FISH FRY

The Youth Group will be hosting a fish fry before the February and March member’s meeting this year. The menu will be Lent-friendly and includes a variation of breaded fish, baked fish, spaghetti, garlic bread, mac and cheese, baked potato, bread, and salad. Dinner starts at 6:30 and goes until 7:30. Thank you for supporting the Youth Group.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GERMAN SHOW

The German Show Committee is looking for a couple of volunteers to help with hall set-up and decoration for the Spring and Christmas German shows. It would be a two hour commitment early on a Wednesday evening, twice a year, once in April and once in December. Anyone who is interested in helping out, please contact Helmut Wolfram at derkaiser@ fuse.net or 513-451-6452.

FUCHS CLUBS

Come out and practice Fuchs, a traditional card game from the old world, on the second Thursday of the month in the small hall from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. Players of all skill levels are welcome, especially beginners. For more information, please contact Karl Themare at 513-451-1483 or karl8879@fuse. net. Contact Karl to introduce yourself and get the details BEFORE you come for the first time.

In The News DER ADLER DEALINE REMINDER

SATURDAY WORK DAYS

The deadline for the Spring 2016 edition of Der Adler will be Monday, April 4. 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 the Dirndl/Trachten Ball, Schwabenfest, Gulasch Dinner and any other Donauschwaben events, news or announcements between May and July 2016.

Calling all Donauschwaben members! Come out on the third Saturday of the month for our monthly Saturday Work Days from 9:00 AM to about 1:00 PM! Help us make your club look its best for our upcoming events. Please consider coming out even if you can only give an hour or two. Every little bit helps and lunch will be provided. For more information please contact Adam Hary at 513-923-4548 (home) 513-604-3816 (cell) or email him at hary@fuse.net.

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 Spring 2016 edition will be May 1, 2016.

NEWSLETTER FEEDBACK

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DIGITAL NEWSLETTER EDITION

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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.

4TH ANNUAL BEER & WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER

The 4th Annual Donauschwaben Beer & Wine Tasting event will be held on Saturday, February 27. This year the beer and wine tasting theme will be “around the world”. Enjoy the fun, music, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, and drinks. Bring your friends and enjoy some German Gemütlichkeit! This year dinner will be offered from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. The entry price includes 10 tastes (beer, wine or a combination) in addition to hors d’oeuvres. The event will also include music, stein shuffle, barrel of beer raffle, a silent auction and a cash bar. If you make reservations between now and Tuesday, February 16 tickets will cost $30 per person or $200 for a table of eight. If you make reservations between Wednesday, February 17 and Friday, February 26 tickets will cost $35 per person or $240 for a table of 8 (if available). Dinner will be available for an extra $10 per person. Make your reservations as soon as possible because seating is limited. Participating guests must be 21 years or older. For reservations call Lori Decher at (513)-245-9450 or email her at lpd@fuse.net.

46 ANNUAL JOHANN STRAUSS BALL TH

On Saturday March 12, enjoy an evening from a bye gone era when our youth group and other young adult members of the Cincinnati Donauschwaben Society perform a series of dances set to songs written by the famous Austrian composer, Johann Strauss. In addition to a performance by our dancers, live music will be provided by the Die Alpe’n Zaup’. A light snack buffet will be provided around 10:00 PM. Phone reservations can be made at 385-2098. You can also make reservations via e-mail at dtullius@fuse.net. Please put Johann Strauss Ball in the subject line. This is one of the Donauschwaben Society’s more popular events so we encourage you to make your reservations as soon as possible. Admission is $15.00 per person. Due to our new round table layout in the main hall, we can accommodate no more than 10 people per table.

MEMBER’S EASTER PARTY

Come celebrate the Easter holiday at the annual Donauschwaben Member’s Easter party, on March 20. The party starts at 2:00 PM and features a performance by our kindergruppen, a surprise guest and an Easter egg hunt. A buffet dinner will then be served by the ladies group and includes carved ham, chicken strips, all the trimmings and dessert. Dinner is $8 for adults and $4 for children. Reservations are required if you are eating dinner. For reservations contact Helen Hary at (513)-923-4548 or e-mail her at hary@fuse.net.

ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT

Donauschwaben will be hosting a German Spring Show 2016 at our hall, featuring entertainment from Germany and Austria by Zillertaler Edelweiss Duo, Romy, Kevin Pabst, and Duo Mosaique. The date for this beautiful evening of German music is Thursday, April 14. Show begins at 7:30 PM for $15. Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 7:30 PM for $10. For reservations call Helmut Wolfram at 513-451-6452 or derkaiser@fuse.net.

FIFTH FRIDAY FROTH FEST

Don't let the winter blues get you down. On Friday, April 29, come out and enjoy traditional German Gemütlichkeit and camaraderie at the Donauschwaben Hall for our Fifth Friday Froth Fest celebration.

UPCOMING EVENTS For tickets/reservations to upcoming events, call our reservation line at 385-2098, option 3

Annual Dinner Dance* Saturday, February 6 Dinner: 6:30 to 7:30 PM Dance: 7:30 to 11:30 PM

Member’s Meeting Friday, February 26 8:00 to 10:00 PM

Beer & Wine Tasting* Saturday, February 27 6:00 to 11:00 PM

Johann Strauss Ball* Saturday, March 12 7:30 to 11:30 PM

Member’s Easter Party* Sunday, March 20 2:00 to 6:00 PM

Member’s Meeting Friday, March 25 8:00 to 10:00 PM

Spring Concert* Thursday, April 14 5:30 to 11:00 PM

Member’s Meeting Friday, April 22 8:00 to 10:00 PM

Fifth Friday Froth Fest Friday, April 29 6:00 to 10:00 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 Spring 2016 Issue Deadline: April 4, 2015

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.

BOCKFEST MASS AT OLD ST. MARY’S CHURCH

The Annual Bockfest Mass will be held on Sunday, March 6 at Old St. Mary’s Church. Mass will begin at 11 AM with a parade of German society flags into the church. The music will be provided by the Vereinsmusikanten. Fellowship will follow mass in the Ratskellar and at the numerous Bockfest venues in the area. We hope to see you there to represent the Cincinnati Donauschwaben Society.

BOCKFEST 2016—IN HISTORIC OVER-THE-RHINE

The 2016 Bockfest will be March 4-6 in historic Overthe-Rhine. It begins with a parade on Friday evening that starts at Arnold’s Bar & Grill, Cincinnati’s oldest saloon. The parade is led by a goat pulling a keg of bock beer and the reigning Sausage Queen. It ends at Bockfest Hall where the ceremonial first keg is blessed, the best Parade entries are honored, and Bockfest officially begins.

THE GERMAN COMMUNITY EVENTS Bockfest Weekend Various Times & Locations March 4, 5 & 6 Bockfest Mass Old St. Mary’s church Sunday, March 6 11:00 AM King’s Ball Kolping Society Saturday, March 19 Mustard Club Meetings Mecklenburg Gardens 2nd Saturday, Monthly 11:00 AM

The hall is open throughout the weekend and features live entertainment, great food, historic walking tours, authors and breweriana, a homebrew competition, 5K, Continental Sunday celebrations and lots of delicious bock beer. Come see the Donauschwaben Schuhplattlers perform at Bockfest on Sunday, March 6 and enjoy the festivities.

If you would like to submit an event to this section for next quarter, please email Joe T. Ludwig at ludwigjt89@gmail.com.

MONTHLY MUSTARD CLUB MEETINGS

The Händlmaier’s Mustard Club Cincinnati is the first and only U.S. chapter — and one of only two clubs located around the world — dedicated to sharing the gemütlichkeit that is Händlmaier’s Mustard. Come out to their monthly meeting on the second Saturday of every month at Mecklenburg Gardens starting at 11:00 AM. All “meetings” are open to the public. Mecklenburg charges $11 for the buffets, and both buffets are all-you-can-eat.

We are happy to spread the word about events happening in the German community as long as the event doesn’t conflict with a Donauschwaben event.

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.

A PROUD CINCINNATI TRADITION

Celebrating Brewing History in Cincinnati & Around the World Written By: Joe T. Ludwig

Cincinnati has one of the richest German histories in all of America. All around the city, the Germanic influence is evident through the buildings, food and culture that dates as far back as the 1830s. The centerpiece of the city, the Tyler Davidson Fountain on Fountain Square, was co-created by a German sculptor Ferdinand von Miller. Findlay Market, the fruit, vegetable, and meat market located between Elm and Race, is reminiscent to markets established in Germany and throughout Europe. And every September the city hosts the largest Oktoberfest celebration outside of München that spans six city blocks and sees crowds of more than 600,000 people. But perhaps the most appreciated influence of Germanic culture on this Midwestern city along the Ohio River, is the rich brewing culture that once made it the “beer capital of the world”.

THE “BEER CAPITAL OF THE WORLD” At its peak in the late 1800s, 23 Cincinnati breweries produced nearly 36 million gallons of local beer. Most were consumed locally. A majority of the breweries were located in Over-the-Rhine along McMicken Avenue and the Miami and Erie Canal (present day Central Parkway Avenue). The breweries and beer gardens of Over-the-Rhine became a strong social center where Germans and nonGermans alike could enjoy a wide variety of German foods and locally brewed beer. But like all good things, Cincinnati’s brewing age eventually came to an end. After the United States entered World War I, anti-German hysteria swept the city and, as a result, brewers, immigrants and even beer drinkers who were associated with the German immigrants became affected.

The final blow to the Cincinnati brewing district, however, was when the 18th Amendment prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and distribution of alcoholic beverages was ratified by the U.S. Congress in 1920. After Prohibition was repealed in 1933, few of the local breweries came back online and those that did, did not survive consecutively through the 21st Century. CONTINUING THE TRADITION Today, 96 years after the start of Prohibition, Cincinnati has gone back to its brewing roots. According to research by the Nielsen Company, Cincinnati saw the second-highest growth in the dollar volume of the beer category, as well as the second-highest growth in craft brewers’ dollar share of the beer market among U.S. cities. It is safe to say that demand for local craft beer is not going away anytime soon.

In the last decade, over 20 craft breweries have started up all over the city and have taken advantage of Cincinnati’s unique beer brewing history with roaring success. Many local breweries have announced expansions and that they will increase their production to meet local and possibly regional demand. Rhinegeist, which is located on Elm Street at the old Christian Moerlein bottling plant, started in 2013 and has recently added a $10 million expansion that includes an annex, event space, and rooftop bar. MadTree just celebrated its third year and recently announced plans to build an $18 million brewery in Oakley which will triple the size of its current taproom and allow the brewery to quadruple production. Rivertown (the brewers of the Donauschwaben’s house beer, Schwaben Lager) recently expanded and remodeled its current taproom in Lockland to include an arcade space. They also announced that they will move the bulk of its production to a second facility in Monroe which will increase the brewery’s capacity to 130,000 barrels per year, (although they only expect to make 30,000 barrels in 2017.)

And then there is Christian Moerlein. Started in 1853 by a Bavarian immigrant, Christian Moerlein grew to be one of Cincinnati’s largest breweries whose beer was not only popular locally but also in Europe and South America. The brewery did not survive beyond Prohibition but was eventually reintroduced to Greater Cincinnati in 1981 and has soared in popularity since.

Association, the craft brewing industry contributed $2.16 billion to the Ohio economy in 2014 and more than 14,452 jobs. Cincinnati beer drinkers seem to be more educated in their beer choices and have a greater appreciation of the craft. There seems to be an increasing demand for local beer made in small batches rather than beer that is mass produced, and the market is delivering.

In February 2012, they invested over $10 million to open The Christian Moerlein Lager House, between Great American Ball Park and Paul Brown Stadium. The two-story restaurant and brewhouse can hold as many as 1,400 people and features as many as 90 beer taps. They recently opened their taproom in Over-the-Rhine which sits above the old lagering tunnels used back in the day and announced plans to not only triple production capacity but to bring production of more and more legacy brands, such as Hudepohl, back to Cincinnati.

Cincinnati is going back to its preProhibition days; back to a time where local breweries bring citizens together to enjoy a proud Cincinnati tradition. It is an exciting time to be a beer drinker.

A NEW BREWING AGE? The local beer market is going through a revitalization and it has positive economic implications. According to the Brewers

Both beer connoisseurs and casual drinkers can try all kinds of beer from Cincinnati and around the world at the 4th Annual Donauschwaben Beer & Wine Tasting on Saturday, February 27. For reservations call Lori Decher at (513)245-9450 or email her at lpd@fuse.net. Participating guests must be 21 years or older. All proceeds will benefit the Youth Group travel fund which helps sponsor youth group cultural exchange activities across the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

HELPING THOSE IN NEED, ONE SCHNITZEL AT A TIME The New Dinner Dance Experience By: Joe T. Ludwig

The Cincinnati Donauschwaben Society is known for hosting a wide variety of German events throughout the year. For example, in June, they host their annual Schwabenfest a Bavarian themed festival with roasted ox and in October, they host one of the most authentic Oktoberfest celebrations in the Greater Cincinnati area. On Saturday, February 6, however, the Donauschwaben will offer a different kind of experience: an evening filled with home cooked food, all-you-candrink-wine during dinner, live music and traditional German Gemütlichkeit, a German word that describes friendship, fellowship and good company.

A UNIQUE DINING EXPERIENCE The Donauschwaben’s Dinner Dance has always taken pride in giving its guests a unique dining experience. Everything about the event—from the food to the décor and even what the committee members wear—is carefully planned and executed to give guests the best experience possible. The evening begins with a sit down dinner. This authentic meal, which includes a large piece of breaded schnitzel (pork), mashed potatoes, green beans, bread and dessert, is prepared just a few hours before the dinner begins and is served by members of the Youth Group. Meanwhile, throughout dinner, wine is

served to each table by members of the committee. After dinner, the evening concludes with several hours of music provided by The Rheingold Band. This year, the Dinner Dance will provide the same wonderful experience guests have come to expect from years past, except it will go one step further: it will help a local cause in need. BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY In 1980, the Catholic Inner-City Schools Education Fund (CISE) was established to help combat poverty in Cincinnati’s inner-city neighborhoods. CISE was founded to give all children, regardless of their religious backgrounds and

economic circumstances, the opportunity to receive a quality education. St. Francis Seraph, in Over-the-Rhine, is one of these eight inner-city schools that are committed to help less fortunate families give their children a strong education in order to break the cycle of poverty. A school such as St. Francis Seraph has its challenges. The family income of approximately 99% of the students enrolled at the school is at or below the federal poverty level and over 90% of the children who attend the school come from single parent households. In schools such as this, there are limited funds available for school-sponsored field trips and, as a result, the students do not receive the opportunity to grow up with these valuable out-of-classroom experiences. This year, the Dinner Dance is partnering with St. Francis Seraph to help give some of the students the opportunity to go on a field trip. With the “Let’s Fill the Bus Fundraiser”, the goal is to raise $750, the necessary amount to send three classes (or

75 students) on a field trip. Cash donations will be accepted at the door, and, while any amount is welcome, those who donate $5 or more will not only receive a free drink ticket, good for one draft beer or soft drink but they will also be entered to win a $100 Visa gift card. “A CAUSE BIGGER THAN OURSELVES” Helping the kids at St. Francis Seraph is the perfect opportunity for attendees of the Dinner Dance to help “a cause that is bigger than themselves,” says Kevin Wilzbach who is on the Dinner Dance Committee. “We believe that community service is an important value to many members of the Cincinnati Donauschwaben. The Dinner Dance Committee was looking for a way to have a positive impact on those less fortunate in our community,” Kevin said. “Education is one means by which we can help end the cycle of poverty, and because St. Francis Seraph is committed to

doing just that, regardless of the student’s religious affiliation, it seemed like a natural fit to work with them.” The Donauschwaben’s Annual Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday, February 6 where dinner starts at 6:30 PM and the music starts at 7:30 PM. Dinner and the dance together cost $17 per person (or $8 just for the dance, $9 for just dinner). To make reservations call (513)-385-2098 or you can email Eddie Tullius at dtullius@ fuse.net. If you are unable to attend the dance, you can still support the cause. The Archdiocese of Cincinnati is currently fundraising to support all eight inner city schools that serve Cincinnati’s urban poor. Please visit their website at http:// www.catholiccincinnati.org/ for more information. Special thanks to St. Francis Seraph for providing us with the pictures used for this article.

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

DER ADLER

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

The quarterly newsletter for the Cincinnati Donauschwaben Society. For all inquiries and suggestions contact: Joe T. Ludwig: ludwigjt89@gmail.com

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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New Year’s Eve 2015 THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRESIDENT Bob Decher VICE PRESIDENT & RESERVATIONS Ed Tullius SECRETARY Richard Elder TREASURER Joe Abt HOUSE COMMITTEE Adam Hary GROUP LIAISON & BAND COORDINATOR Rick Stolze BUYER Nick Krummen RENTALS Mike Kurzhals MEMBERSHIP Nick Abt MARKETING Al Ehritz LANDSCAPING/ GROUNDS Dave Brabender

LADY’S BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Der Adler Credits

Joe T. Ludwig...................................................................................................Editor-in-Chief Caroline Ludwig..............................................................................................................Editor Eileen Waldeck, Annette Suer, Joe Ludwig.........................................................Photography Joe. T. Ludwig.................................................................................................................Design

PRESIDENT Helen Hary VICE PRESIDENT Jean Swierling TREASURER Rose Abt SECRETARY Johnna Stolze HISTORIAN Eileen Waldeck