50th Anniversary of the Cultural Group (2016)

UNITED GERMAN HUNGARIANS

50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE

GERMAN HUNGARIAN CULTURAL GROUP

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UNITED GERMAN HUNGARIANS OF PHILADELPHIA & VICINITY WELCOMES YOU TO THE

50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION & REUNION OF THE

GERMAN HUNGARIAN CULTURAL GROUP

SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, TWO THOUSAND SIXTEEN 4666 EAST BRISTOL ROAD | OAKFORD, PA 19053

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THE GERMAN HUNGARIAN SHIELD

The Shield (Logo) is the official graphic representation of the United German Hungarians.

The official Shield represents the continuation of the Unity of German Hungarians through our traditional values and the organization’s confidence in moving surely into the future.

The interlocking “GH” represents the United German Hungarians as a people, past, present, and future. The “1910” Represents the founding year of the organization. The “Keystone”, representing the Keystone State of Pennsylvania, has been a symbol of the organization for many years and will continue to represent where we live, work and come together.

Collectively the “stars” represent all members of the United German Hungarians and honor their individual and collective accomplishments. The stars also represent national honors, particularly: US National Soccer Championships in 1965, and 1999 and the Gauverband Nordamerika Preisplatteln Competition Gold Medals in 1999, and 2007.

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UNITED GERMAN HUNGARIANS 4666 Bristol Road · Oakford, Pennsylvania 19053 · (215) 357-9851 · www.ughclub.us

Dear Members and Friends, It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the United German Hungarian Cultural Group.

Our Cultural Group has participated in cultural activities and has maintained the German Hungarian customs and traditions for 50 years with no interruption. I am thankful for the founders and those that have led us over the years. Their dedication, hard work and vision provided the dance group members with memorable experiences and unique opportunities.

This Cultural Group was initially founded for children but currently our group spans 3 generations and consists of all ages. The level of commitment remains outstanding and all participants are to be commended for their years of involvement.

I am very proud of our achievements and of the many friendships we have forged while promoting culture across our country, in Canada and in Europe.

As we look to the future, I have faith that our current participants and future generations will continue the proud traditions of the German Hungarians.

Treu der Sitte. Treu der Tracht. Treu der Heimat.

Janet Fricker Malofiy Janet Fricker Malofiy President 50

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ANDY & HEIDI DANIELLE & ANDREW

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THE EXECUTIVE BOARD

Janet Fricker Malofiy PRESIDENT

Nichole Deely

Andrew Weyershaeuser

SECRETARY

VICE PRESIDENT

Michael Wagner TREASURER

THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS Steve Paul CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Emily Fricker Lisa Fricker Werner Fricker Jr. Barry Harvey John Hubert

Sasha Malofiy Kathi Noel Joseph Reiter John Reiter Bobby Wilkinson

THE COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN HOUSE Werner Fricker III

ENTERTAINMENT Cindy Proll

GROUNDS & FIELDS Alex Blank & Andy Weyershaeuser

FINANCE Werner Fricker Jr.

BAR Sasha Malofiy

MEMBERSHIP (WEBSITE & TECH) Joseph Reiter

KITCHEN (KITCHEN FESTIVALS) Connie & John Reiter

PUBLICITY & EDITORIAL Michael Fricker

THE AUXILIARY GROUPS SOCCER COMMITTEE Andrew Weyershaeuser 50

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on 5 decades of dancing with heart and our best wishes for many more years ahead!

JOE & SUSI HARTMANN

Congratulations on 50 Years Continuing a Proud Tradition!

The Mahadevan Family Raman, Karen, & Anika

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THE CULTURAL GROUP COMMITTEE The prime purpose of the conductors of the Children's Cultural Group shall be to teach the children poise and discipline, and instill in them self-assurance and a sense of responsibility.

Susi Hartmann CHAIRMAN

Our Cultural Group Committee, under the Chairmanship of Susi Hartmann, oversees the above as well as manages to ensure that our youth remain interested and determined to participate for the remainder of their lives!

THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE Marlene Fricker ANNIVERSARY CHAIRMAN

Alex Blank

Michael Fricker

Cindy Proll

Karen David

Werner Fricker Jr.

Joe Reiter

Nichole Deely

Werner Fricker III

John Reiter

Lisa Fricker

Susi Hartmann

Michael Wagner

Janet Fricker Malofiy

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THE GERMAN HUNGARIAN CULTURAL GROUP

FOUNDERS

EMILY FRICKER, EMMA MULLER, ANTONIA KREUTZER

THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY EMBLEM The 50th Anniversary Emblem is an draws from past symbolism to create a vision both nostalgic and representative of this milestone. The circle is everlasting. The blue and the gold harkens back to the days when the group was founded and connects us to our locality. The “50” is clear, crisp and bold on a warm golden background. That warmth reminds us of the warmth the Cultural Group has provided us in friendship over the years.

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THE FOUNDING OF OUR CULTURAL GROUP

BY EMILY FRICKER, FOUNDER In January of 1965, Antonia Kreutzer, Emma Muller, and Emily Fricker requested of the Board to officially found a Dance Group. Permission was granted and we began to search for dancers. This was done by word of mouth. As some children had performed in the previous year at either Kirchweihs or at our Christmas Party, we were on our way.

We had two groups – an older group of boys and girls ages 9 to 13 and a younger group of girls only ages 5 to 8. It was decided to have our first performance in May and we began practicing weekly as soon as possible. The older group consisted of Fred Weber, Anthony Wagner, Paul Serwo, Joseph Weissgerber, Michael Wagner, Stefan Muller, Otto Fischer, Ludwig Frick, Florian Kempf, Mary Ellen Kerper, Mary Weber, Betty Baranyos, Kathy Silcox, Ruth Kreutzer, Rosemarie Muller, Patty Noel, Julie Ann Wagner and Linda Muller.

The younger girls group consisted of Betty Ann Kempf, Vicky Fischer, Marlene Fricker, Linda Muller, Debbie Bradley, Debbie Menhardt, Lorry Walter, Renate Weissgerber, Linda Galgon, Kathy Serwo, Kathy Wagner, Heidi Menhardt, Barbara Bradley and Karen Frick. Each group would perform two folk dances.

The older group would perform a May Pole Dance and an old German folk dance to the tune of “Freut euch des Lebens” while the younger group performed the “Kinderpolka” and “Hansel and Gretel.”

Some of the board members smiled sarcastically as they watched our practice sessions as they walked through the clubhouse (the little “old shack” that used to be next door to our present clubhouse.) They thought it would be impossible for these little kids to dance. We would see at our Folk Dance Festival in May! On Sunday, May 16, we held our first Folk Dance Festival, which was titled “MAY FESTIVAL.” There was a great turnout and one of the best parts of this affair was the various game booths, which were enjoyed by all the children.

We also held a raffle. The prizes were a soccer ball and two Tyrolean dolls.

Another interesting event was the climbing of the May Pole. Although many tried, only a few succeeded. At 5:30 our dance groups performed. Most of the girls were dressed in blue with a small white flower print and a yellow apron while others were in off-white with a rose print and a rose-colored apron. The boys were dressed alike in white shirts, green tie, and gray slacks.

The maypole and the stage were decorated with beautiful flowers. The two groups performed four folk dances and the most beautiful part of all was the winding and unwinding of the ribbons during the May Pole Dance. It was beautifully executed and the children received hearty applause.

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All the mothers and fathers of the dancers helped make this event a success as well as those who worked in the booths; those who prepared and sold food both inside and outside the clubhouse; the various committees – entertainment, bar, sports, ladies; the musicians and all who helped in any way, however small. Last but not least, the wonderful children in the dance groups who worked diligently for three long months. We were very proud of them.

Practice resumed after a two-month vacation. The kids were happy and eager to get back to work. We welcomed many new children and our two groups remained divided into 5 to 8 year olds and 9 to 13 year olds. We began practicing for the “JAHRMARKT-KIRCHWEIHFEST” which was scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, September 18 and 19.

The couples who participated were: Herbert Menhardt & Debbie Bradley Richard Michi & Heidi Menhardt Bobby Walter & Lorraine Walter Werner Fricker & Betty Ann Kempf Marty Wendel & Barbara Bradley Tommy Heck & Debbie Menhardt Stevie Blank & Renate Weissgerber Stevie Paul & Vicki Fischer Fred Weber & Betty Baranyos Anthony Wagner & Mary Weber Joe Weissgerber & Rosemarie Muller Paul Serwo & Patty Noel Herbert Michi & Julie Ann Wagner Michael Wagner & Ruth Kreutzer Stefan Muller & Linda Muller Otto Fischer & Kathy Wagner Florian Kempf & Marlene Fricker John Blank & Kathy Serwo This was the beginning!

We continue this proud tradition tonight with special performances by the Children’s Dance Group, Schuhplattler Group & German Hungarian Dancers 50 years later at this Anniversary Celebration & Reunion! ef 50

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TONIGHT’S PERFORMANCES SPECIAL PERFORMANCES BY THE CHILDREN’S DANCE GROUP INCLUDING

KINDER POLKA COME LET US BE JOYFUL FEATURING:

Genevieve Avrich

Jaxon Olszewski

Christopher Deely

Matthew Proll

Kylar Kelly

Ryan Proll

Anika Mahadevan

Tommy Proll

Kyra Malofiy

Emily Wagner

Helena Marano

Nicholas Wagner

LÜNEBURGER WINDMÜLLER LÄNDLER POTPOURRI CZARDAS A WESTERN MEDLEY FEATURING:

Alex Blank

Dan Galgon

Joey Reiter

Mike Cramer

Jenn Lineman

John Reiter

Nichole Deely

Kyra Malofiy

Kristen Reiter

Karl Fetzer

Mikaela Malofiy

Nellie Smith

Karina Fricker

Sasha Malofiy Jr.

Bob Walter

Michael Fricker

Anna Martini

Emma Walter

Werner Fricker III

Michelle Paul

Nick Walter

Brianne Galgon

Stephen Paul

Sofi Walter

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Jubilation & Delight On the

50th Anniversary Of the Founding of Our Cultural Group 50 YEARS OF CHILDREN & YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN

CHAIRMAN, CULTURAL GROUP | 1984-1998

PRESIDENT, GERMAN HUNGARIANS | 2004-2014

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President fbetsch@vfgnet.com www.vfgnet.com

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Proud to be Celebrating the Cultural Group’s 50 Years with Family & Friends We Look Forward to the Future Continuing Our Traditions & Culture

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Our cultural passions have taken us into our own backyards, across the United States and all of our North American continent. At all of these places we have met others like us and forged bonds that grew from our own relationships now to those of our children.

These bonds have been the bridges into national organizations made up of dance groups, and other clubs like our own. They are where we compete, learn from others, teach our friends and find camaraderie in people that share our ideals.

Gauverband Nordamerika Gauverband Nordamerika, as an organization, preserves and perpetuates the cultural heritage of Bavaria (Germany) and Tyrol (Austria) including its customs, ethnic costumes, language, folk music, and folk dances. Founded: January 15, 1966 Joined: April, 1988

Landesverband der Donauschwaben The National Verband is dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of the Danube Swabian Peoples. Our people are the descendants of German ethnics who emigrated from the German lands to the Danubian Plains of Hungary Many adopted the name “Donauschwaben”, however the members of our club founded in 1910, still refer to themselves as “German Hungarians”.

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A HISTORY OF THE CULTURAL GROUP 1695 - 2015 From singing groups grew theatrical productions. Themed nights with song, dance, and sketch ranged from reflections of our own cultural past to the exotic festivities of the gypsy and the royal nature of the Viennese court.

When sportsmen among us sought excitement, fun, and ultimately kinship off the field, dance groups were formed and strengthened.

Those dynamic young that brought the United German Hungarians into the modernity of the 1960s, revolutionized club-life. They pushed the boundaries and they took us to new places, but they maintained traditional viewpoints in the process. These men and women built for their children an institution that has lasted for 50 years and still has a bright and successful future.

What follows is our story: In 1964 Emily Fricker, Emma Muller, and Antonia Kreutzer decided to start a children's dance group, in which they would teach and thereby foster the continuance of the traditional and folk dances of our ethnic group. From this inauspicious start, in 1965 developed our Cultural Group, an accomplished ensemble of which all our members can be justly proud. Having expanded into several facets, we perform Danube Swabian Folk Dances, Viennese Waltzes, Hungarian Czardas, Schuhplattler, and Contemporary Dances.

Through the years, our Cultural Group has had many talented instructors that have dedicated their time teaching us and passing on past traditions as well as introducing us to contemporary styles.

FOUNDERS EMILY FRICKER, EMMA MULLER, & ANTONIA KREUTZER CHAIRS Emily Fricker (1968-1976) Antonia Kreutzer (1976-1980) Ute Hahn (1980-1984) Marlene Fricker (1984-1998) Janet Fricker Malofiy (1998-2012) Susi Hartmann (2012-Present) 50

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THE UNITED GERMAN HUNGARIANS

FLAG

Werner Fricker III, waves our flag valiantly, in 2013 at the Gaufest in Sandusky, Ohio. Behind him is Dan Galgon with the Banner Pole. Werner III proudly passed the responsibility of Fahnenträger to Dan in 2015 at the Gaufest in Milwaukee.

GERMAN HUNGARIAN FAHNENTRÄGER Sasha Malofiy Werner Fricker III Dan Galgon

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INSTRUCTORS & COMMITTEE MEMBERS Alex Blank Eileen Blank John M. Blank Irene Bodnar Marie Caporeletti Sue Buerger Casagrand Nichole Blank Deely Yvonne Frazier Emily Fricker Lisa Fricker Marlene Fricker

Werner Fricker III Sue Mueller Galgon Susi Hartmann Ruth Herbert Penny Jacoby Haidy Krueger Kerber Heinz Kerber Antonia Kreutzer Christine Krueger Jeanette Lau Karen David Mahadevan Janet Malofiy

Sasha Malofiy Emma Muller Gary Plaag Connie Reiter Hanni Reiter Joe Reiter John Reiter Rolf Stielow Loni Walter Andy Weyershaeuser Regina Weyershaeuser

Besides dance and song, discipline, respect, and healthy values have always been at the forefront. The members of the GH Cultural Group have been taught to respect others, respect our culture, and respect our customs, traditions, and tracht. We reach for high achievements while we enjoy the spirit of the dance or performance.

Our Cultural Group Chairman, Susi Hartmann once introduced the group as follows: “This is our Cultural Group; they are the heart of the Schuhplattler Group, our Night in Vienna Dancers, and tonight they are our Kirchweih Group. You have never met a more hardworking group of young people.”

Involvement in the Cultural Group has become the young member’s first foray into club-life. Over the years a majority of the men and women, who served on our Board of Governors, Executive Board, Chairmen, and Committees have “cut their teeth” so to say in the Cultural Group.

There are three active generations in this group who have learned so much from the founders and generations before us. We have worked very hard to be where we are and oh boy, we know how to have fun!

Since the founding days of the group we have performed at many local clubs’ festivals and events. We have proudly taken part and performed at the Cannstatter Volksfest, the Vereinigung Erzgebirge Sportfest, the Bayerischer Volksfest Verein Oktoberfest, Kolping Day, and the Philadelphia Tag der Donauschwaben. We were participants in the very first Steuben Parade in Philadelphia and have participated in every parade since.

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When in February 1973 a destructive fire overtook our clubhouse, clubs like those mentioned above, rallied behind us to raise money for our club in our hour of need. The German Society of Trenton sponsored a Fund Raising Affair for us at their club house on Friday, April 27, where our own Junior Dance Group performed.

At the time without a building, the Cultural Group strived on holding rehearsals in the Community Room in the Neshaminy Mall and at the Sandpiper Inn on Bristol Road.

In the early days together with several other local clubs and societies we were active members of the Friends of German Folk Art. This group promoted culture and performing art of our local German-American societies. Through this association we performed and participated for several years in the Philadelphia Folk Fair, which was a large event held annually and sponsored by the Nationalities Services Center of Philadelphia. We were always proud to perform at this event. Most importantly we were able to view many other nationalities and learn to respect and understand other customs and traditions.

Since 1965 the Cultural Group has provided the entertainment for many of the regular events at the United German Hungarians, including A Night in Vienna, Hungarian Night, Mayfest, the annual Gala Anniversary Banquet, Christmas Parties, and the Children’s Christmas Party.

The Flight of the Century as it was named by our club took place in 1973. 150 members of the United German Hungarians and the Heimatklänge would all meet in Waldhausen, Germany for a huge festival. There we participated in a parade on the 4th of July and we performed six international dances and a Schuhplattler.

Special performances have been made for the Zipser Reunions, the Vereinigung Erzgebirge Karnival Shows, the German Society of Pennsylvania, the German-American Chamber of Commerce and Heimatklänge Orchestra concerts. A very special performance was given for the United States Soccer Federation on the occasion of their 75th Anniversary. Through our friendships in Vail, we were hired to perform in Vail, Colorado for former President Gerald Ford and the Young Corporate Presidents of America. We also performed an entire floor show at the historic Sunnybrook Ballroom in Pottstown Pennsylvania to a packed house of special guests.

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In recent years we have performed annually at the Philadelphia Christmas Village, and at the Oktoberfest and Maifest celebrations sponsored by Brauhaus Schmitz on South Street. In November 2015 at the request of Philadelphia Mayor Nutter we performed a special dance for the Mayor of Frankfurt, Germany as they signed a sister cities agreement at city hall.

Any one of the members will have a quick answer when asked, “What is the most beautiful day of the year?”

The answer of course is, “KIRCHWEIHFEST!” The history of our Cultural Group cannot be told without the history of our Kirchweihfest celebrations. The festival itself illustrates what the Cultural Group does. Rituals help us to maintain memories of the past yet they are entirely based on notions of the future. The traditions are ancient, but celebrated by youth with vigor and energy. The Kirchweihfest then, is the event we most closely associate with.

Our Kirchweih festival grew over the years eventually expanding to a threeday event with a variety show Friday evening. From 1975 to 2001 we held a three-day festival which was a huge success. Our German Hungarian Dancers not only performed the ancient Kirchweih dances each year, but performed a colorful Musical Revue for 20 years. Under the direction of Marlene Fricker, each year a talented group of members worked to choreograph dances, write music, develop scripts, and build sets. Our talented dancers, singers and musicians took our audiences around the world and from the earth to the moon with elaborate productions. We were challenged with performances that took us beyond our normal comfort zone.

Our show in 1983 featured a tribute to 300 years of Germans in America. The highlight of this show was a scene depicting the immigration of our ancestors to America. It featured a song written just for this show by our good friend Ron Kerber, “America, Let’s give it a Try”. Our final “Musical Revue” was performed in 2001. In 2002, our Kirchweih was held on a Sunday afternoon in September in our Picnic Grove and in 2006 the decision was made to move our Kirchweihfest from September to November and from an outside event to an inside one. This continues to the present day.

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Each generation takes hold and has been educated about their past and their culture through these events. Our parents, grandparents and greatgrandparents that remember the Kirchweihfest when they were children gain a twinkle in their eyes. They see the men marching in their flowered hats. They smile at the beautiful handmade Tracht that the even more beautiful girls wear. They tap their feet to the music and applaud the dancing. Tears of joy and of memory flow down when they see the Geld Herr take his place atop a table with the Rosmarein Strauss in hand so he can open his mouth and say the “spruch” reminding them of where they are from and how far they have come.

Ultimately, the elated, youthful faces of the Kirchweihgruppe, their highspirited dancing and vibrant calls of excitement characterize the most wonderful fest of the year. After this year’s Kirchweih, Karina Fricker wrote: “When the day finally arrived, the hall was set, the dancers prepared, and the German Hungarians ready for the evening to come. We buttoned our vests, tied our aprons and smoothed our handmade tracht before, with smiling faces, greeted our friends from many different clubs near and far. Soon we were on the dance floor for the first polka of the night!”

Throughout our history we have had a great assistance with music and the technology connected with our music, from huge record players, to reel-toreel tapes, the cassette machine to the compact discs, and the MP3 music file played on iPods, phones and music players. Today we truly have music at our fingertips. However, it has been live music and the musicians that have contributed so much to our performances. Accordion players, John Galgon, Lenny Hartmann, Haidy Kerber, Carl Meyer, Tommy Groeber, Jack Mattes, Joe Reiter and Maria Antoniak have accompanied us. With the power of technology, we still dance to the music recorded by our friends. Over the years we got jobs through Tony Walter and Jacob Titz, but it was John Galgon who took us with him everywhere. The German Hungarians and the Heimatklänge; what a lasting partnership! Heinz Kerber wrote and directed the music for our shows, and to this day the Heimatklänge under the direction of Bill Galgon are our partners in fun.

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While we have listed our founders, leaders and instructors above, we are thankful to the many individuals who have contributed or helped in many ways through the years with costumes, tracht, equipment, props, scenery, food and beverage! To the friends, family members, parents and grandparents, who have supported us, we thank all of you. It must be mentioned that in the past 30 years no individual has had more of an impact on our dance and performance than Marlene Fricker. Through her experience, knowledge, and leadership, she has driven our group always toward excellence.

Our club is a member of the Landesverband der Donauschwaben, USA. This organization is dedicated to preserving the Donauschwaben Heritage and Culture in the USA. More recently, our Cultural Group has begun participating in international events hosted by member organizations. In 2010, our Club and Cultural Group had the pleasure of hosting the Donauschwaben Landestreffen. This is an annual national celebration dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of the Danube-Swabian Peoples. This three-day event was attended by more than 1000 people from throughout the USA and Canada. At the time our President Bill Galgon stated: “You (the members) deserve to walk around with your heads held high and tell everyone who wants to hear, ‘I am a German Hungarian.”

In the late 1960s the Cultural Group began performing Schuhplattler dances.

Our first chairman, Emily Fricker had often sent away for folk dances and music to teach to the dance groups. Andy Weyershaeuser, who had prior knowledge of the dance style and had once performed with the Philadelphia GTV Almrausch, later bolstered our instruction. He instilled in us his love and knowledge of this dance form. This eventually led to the official formation of the Schuhplattler group in 1976. Vorplattlers of our Schuhplattler Group have included: John M. Blank, Joe S. Reiter, John Reiter, and our current Vorplattler Alex Blank. In February of 2013, John Reiter passed on the title to Alex Blank, as is the custom, bringing the next generation into leadership roles within our club. Shortly thereafter at the Gaufest in Sandusky, Ohio, Alex Blank, named John Reiter, our Honorary Vorplattler and presented him with an “Ehren Vorplattler” medal.

Through our friendship with the Auerhahn Schuhplattler Verein of Oley, PA (our Patenverein – Sponsoring Club), Alpenveilchen of Silver Springs, MD., and the Germania Almrausch of Poughkeepsie, NY, we became aware of an 50

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international organization known as the Gauverband Nordamerika. The organization preserves and perpetuates the cultural heritage of Bavaria (Germany) and Tyrol (Austria) including its customs, ethnic costumes, language, folk music, and folk dances. A biennial gathering of the Gauverband Nordamerika (Gaufest) is held in odd-numbered years. In 1985, several members of our Schuhplattler group traveled to Vail, Colorado to perform for the Vail Fourth of July festivities. While performing in Vail, we found out that there was a Gaufest being held in Denver, Colorado. We decided that we wanted to see what it was all about, so we hopped in our cars and drove two hours to Denver. We were in awe of what we experienced, so we decided then and there that we wanted to be part this. In April, 1988, we applied for and were accepted as a member of the Gauverband Nordamerika, Inc. One of the highlights of the Gaufest is the Schuhplattler Competition: In addition to the Gruppen Preisplatteln (Group Competition), individual couples may also compete in the Adult Einzel Preisplatteln or Jugend (Youth) Einzel Preisplatteln. The German Hungarians began competing in Parsippany, New Jersey in 1989. By 1993 we achieved our initial goal and placed third in Buffalo, New York. For the next two Gaufests in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (1995) and Newark, Delaware (1997) we maintained third place. In St. Paul, Minnesota (1999), we achieved our ultimate goal taking home the Wanderpreis, and First Place Gold Medals!

In 2003, the United German Hungarians hosted the 19th Gaufest in Philadelphia. In addition to undertaking this task of hosting the event, our group was also able to place second in the Gruppen Preisplatteln. This win led to an invitation to compete in Ingolstadt, Bavaria. In 2007, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, the group once again placed first in Gruppen Preisplatteln. In addition to this win, Sasha and Janet Malofiy placed first in the Adult Einzel Preisplatteln. After the 2007 win, the group was again invited and competed in Planegg, Bavaria.

Together with our Landsleit from the Philadelphia and Trenton Donauschwaben Clubs, we have co-sponsored Trachtenfests, in 1992, 1999, and 2006. We have hosted cultural exhibits and events with groups from Germany. In 2014, our three clubs hosted the “Living History Days” that featured a Cultural Exhibit at Philadelphia, and a “Taste of Everyday Life,” at Trenton and a Trachtenfest at our club in our hall. Our Cultural Group shared in dancing, song, music and prose with the dance groups from the other clubs and the bonds that go back to the past were strengthened with youth.

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Michael Fricker wrote after the yearlong celebration: “I believe the club-to-club-to-club relationship is strong and growing because of the individuals that make them up. As we do more to mesh, we understand one another in newfound ways…. These three events that make up Living History Days 2014 are great in that they put on display the strong suits of each organization.”

Through this our young members became friends with the young dancers from the Banater Schwaben Groups from Germany. In 2014 we took part and performed at the Volkstanzfest der Banater Trachtengruppen aus BadenWurttemberg, in Freiburg Germany.

Sofi Walter attended this event and wrote: “We participated in a parade around the city with six different groups in it and performed in the town square for the mayor of Freiburg! This was a once in a lifetime experience because the dancers accumulated a crowd of spectators! After marching back to the dance hall we were delighted to be served dinner and not long after we finally performed our two dances, Windmüller and a polka called Kovarovska! The feeling of performing in front of the whole hall in a different country and in front of all of the other dance groups from around Germany too, gave me so much pleasure and I wish I could have done it a million times!

Overall Freiburg was a great start to our trip and I will never forget the amazing performance that we gave that night!”

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On that same 2014 tour of Germany and Austria our group participated in the opening ceremonies of the Munich Oktoberfest. Together with members from the Gauverband Nordamerika we were honored to be a part of these historic festivities. After the trip Anna Martini wrote: “Walking in a parade is like stepping into familiar territory. So when we were asked to march in the opening sequence of the world famous Munich Oktoberfest, these things we already knew: we’d have to be dressed in our best Tracht and we’d have to smile and wave happily and endlessly. These are immutable parade truths after all and we wouldn’t want to have it any other way. What we didn’t realize was this was just the starting point for this international and over-the-top cultural extravaganza. To add just a sprinkling of paprika to this huge honor (we’re Schwowe after all) was the fact that this would be the first time the Gauverband von Nordamerika, or simply “the Americans” as we were called, were invited to take to the streets of the storied Bavarian city.

The pride and joy of our Cultural Group, has always been our youth. We continue to instill in them the importance of our cultural heritage so that they will continue in our footsteps and become future leaders of our organization.

More importantly, a sense of pride has been instilled in all of our members. We continue to teach this to our young ones. They will become good strong men and women. We share in this pride, and we can call ourselves not just a group or a club, we are a family, in every sense of the word.

We are, “Continuing a Proud Tradition,” and will always remain,

“Treu der Sitte, Treu Der Tracht, Treu Der Heimat”

Historical text by: Werner Fricker Jr. Joseph S. Reiter Michael Fricker

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1999 1ST PRIZE WINNERS

17. GAUFEST—ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA

Standing: Marlene Fricker, Janet Malofiy, Susi Hartmann, Karen David, Lisa Fricker, Connie Reiter, Chris Tokarski.

Kneeling: John Reiter, John Blank, Sasha Malofiy, Jack Mattes, Rolf Stielow, John Hubert, Billy Simon.

2007 1ST PRIZE WINNERS

20. GAUFEST—HERSHEY, PENNSYLVANIA

Standing: Danny Galgon, Rolf Stielow, Billy Simon, Marlene Fricker, John Reiter, Werner Fricker III, Alex Blank.

Seated: Nichole Deely, Susi Hartmann, Karen David, Maria Antoniak, Connie Reiter, Lisa Fricker, Janet Malofiy

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ACHIEVEMENTS OF OUR SCHUHPLATTLER DANCERS At the Bi-Annual Gaufest Competitions:  Parsippany, New Jersey – 1989: 14th place  Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – 1991: 6th place  Buffalo, New York – 1993: 3rd place

 Milwaukee, Wisconsin – 1995: 3rd place  Newark, Delaware – 1997: 3rd place  St. Paul, Minnesota – 1999: 1st place  Ellenville, New York – 2001: 4th place  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – 2003: 2nd place  Buffalo, New York – 2005: 7th place  Hershey, Pennsylvania – 2007: 1st place  Toledo, Ohio – 2009: 5th place  Orlando, Florida – 2011: 8th place  Sandusky, Ohio – 2013: 6th place  Milwaukee, Wisconsin: - 2015: 4th place

At the Bayerischen Löwen Competitions:  Ingolstadt, Bavaria, Germany – 2003: 5th place  Planegg, Munich, Germany – 2008: 6th place

Individual Adult Achievements:

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UNITED GERMAN HUNGARIANS—2015-2016

MAJOR DIVISION TEAM

Standing: Werner Fricker III, (General Manager), Benny Landers (Assistant Coach), Brian Bowers, Bo Malin Mayor, Ake Elgayar, Mike Pio, Tom Hart, Tim McCabe, Brandon Beaumont, Nick Webster, Eric Drewenskus, Uche Onyeador., Michael Curley (Head Coach).

Kneeling: Nick Ferry, Jay Mancuso, Pat McGlynn, Dave Straub, Robbie Stewart, Jeremy Ortiz, Andrew Weyershaeuser, Brian Blesi.

GERMAN HUNGARIAN SOCCER ACHIEVEMENTS U.S. Amateur Champions - 1965 USASA Werner Fricker Open Cup Champions - 1999 Danube Swabian USA Cup Champions - 1990, 2011 United Soccer League of PA Major Division Champions 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1978, 1990, 1992, 1993, & 2010

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CONGRATULATIONS From The

German Hungarian Major Team!

Proud Supporters For 50 Years!

2 0 1 5 - 2 0 1 6 T e a m S ta f f Michael Curley, Head Coach Benny Landers, Assistant Coach Werner Fricker III, General Manager

ALEX BLANK VORPLATTLER

JOHN M. BLANK JR. 50

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Cannstatter Volksfest - Verein Excellent Food Courteous Service Excellent Bar Ample Parking Space Plan your Events, Weddings, Banquets, Meetings Luncheons, and Picnics, at the Cannstatter Volksfest Verein

Accommodations for 25 to 500 people, indoors.

In our wonderful Crystal Ballroom or elegant Dining Room.

Outdoor events can be held in our modern picnic grove.

With full facilities capable of catering up to 6,000 people.

9130 ACADEMY ROAD | PHILADELPHIA, PA 19114 PHONE: 215.332.0121 FAX: 215.332.0270 www.cvvphilly.net

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Bayerischer Volksfest Verein P.O. Box 63452 | Philadelphia, PA 19114 | 215-860-2768

PRESIDENT

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Best Wishes To the German Hungarian Cultural Group On your 50th Anniversary

First German Sport Club Phoenix 215.357.9913 301 Bristol Road Feasterville, PA 19053 MICHAEL J. BOESS President Call us for all your Special Occasions Weddings, Banquets and Parties Outside Facilities and Swimming Pool for Company and Private Picnics www.phoenixsportclub.com 50

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as it celebrates its 50th anniversary of preserving the customs, dances and culture of German-speaking regions in Europe.

The Concordia Trust promotes and supports German language education, scholarship and cultural programs.

BEST WISHES & CONTINUED SUCCESS

FROM

KATHI & ERWIN GALGON

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Congratulations on The 50th Anniversary Of Your Cultural Group

GERMAN-AMERICAN COMMITTEE Of Philadelphia & Vicinity, Inc.

President 1st Vice-President 2nd Vice-President 3rd Vice-President Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary

Treasurer Honorary President 50

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Wir gratulieren der

German Hungarians Cultural Group Zu ihrem 50. Jubilaeumsfest und wuenschen ihren

weiterhin eine erfolgreicher Zukunft.

Prosit!

Vereinigung der Donauschwaben, Ortsgruppe Trenton 127 Route 156 Yardville, NJ 08620 www.trentondonauschwaben.com

Celebrating 60 years of Service to the German Community

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We wish you much success for the future & look forward to continued collaborations between our clubs! from the

Danube Swabian Association of Philadelphia Board of Directors

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Franklinville-Schwarzwald Männerchor

Congratulations on your 50th Anniversary from

THE MEDIA CENTER FOR THE U.S. NATIONAL CUPS @uscupsoccer

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MICHAEL FRICKER | 267.736.4390 | @Michael_Fricker

The Marano Family Joe, Linda, & Helena

Congratulations on The 50th Anniversary of the

United German Hungarian Cultural Group Matt & Gertrude Weber 50

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KRISTEN CALABRIA

wish the United German Hungarian Cultural Group a very Happy 50th Anniversary & continued success for many years to come in keeping our culture alive and growing.

We congratulate the United German Hungarians On your 50-year Anniversary Please join us on Saturday, April 9, 2016 for our 80. Stiftungsfest at the Schwabenhof!

Free Admission!!

Like us on Facebook and visit our website at www.bgtevdholzhackers.com Robert Kowalski—1. Vorstand

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The Kauriga Orchestra International Music Philadelphia PA Phone 215-338-0960

Providing Musical Entertainment Since 1945

The DonauSchule Bring us your students ages 3 to Adults

Congratulations on 50 Years!

to begin, continue, or add reading and w riting to understanding! www. dona uschule. org | rlosoncy@ gmail. com

Pastorius Unit No. 38

STEUBEN SOCIETY OF AMERICA cordially invites you to attend our

STEUBEN RECOGNITION DAY CEREMONY AT VALLEY FORGE NATIONAL PARK SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 | 2:00 PM VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA

C ULTURE | H ISTORY | C ELEBRATION

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Congratulations on 50 Successful Years To the

German Hungarian Cultural Group

Dan & Brianne Galgon

Best Wishes on your 50th!

Zur 50. Jahresfeier der Kulturgruppe des United German Hungarian Vereines wuenschen wir alles Gute und viel Erfolg in den kommenden Jahren. Nur so weitermachen!

Congratulations to the German Hungarians Cultural Group for preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of our ancestors with style and spirit for half a century.

May the next 50 be as good as the first!

JoAnn und Hans, Anna, Luise und Christina Martini Adam und Eva Martini

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to the

Continued Success On the

Dance Floor!!

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Herzliche Glückwünsche zum 50.Jubiläum

proving for over 40 years that Deutsch Lernen macht Spaß!

Classes for children 4-18, with proven success on the  National German Exam  Deutsches Sprachdiplom (1 & 2)  Advanced Placement German We offer 4 adult classes as well.

Classes meet Saturday mornings at Lower Moreland High School

For further information, visit our website: www.theimmanuelgermanschool.org or contact igstheprincipal@gmail.com or 215-676-1170.

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HERZLICHEN GLÜCKWÜNSCHE ZUM 50. JUBILÄUM Michael Mattern, President Marlene Schroeter, Vice President Erik Hugel, Vorplattler www.bavariandancers.net

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Herzliche Glückwunsche zum 50. Jubiläum der United German Hungarians von dem Alpenland Tänzer aus New Britain, CT

www.alpenlandtaenzer.com

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Herzlichen Glueckwunsch und Besten Erfolg zum 50. Jubilaeum

Cathy MousCH 1. Vorstand

Kevin Godau 1. VORPLATTLER

HSV Bavaria Meriden, CT www.hsvbavaria.com

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Congratulations on 50 Great Years Together!

So Many Laughs. So Many Successes. So Many Memories.

Not Too Many Sad Tears. Can’t Ask for Much More Than That!

Chris & Ed Tokarski Kate, Mike & Aidan Wills Megan, Mike, Blake & Eve Sabia

Congratulations On the 50th Anniversary Of the German Hungarian Cultural Group!

MICHAEL & KATHI JASON, DAWN, ISABELLA, & EVANGELINE BRIAN & DANIELLA 50

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Congratulations on 50 Years of Fun & Dancing!

The Avrich Family Matt, Michelle, Genevieve, & Isabelle

Congratulations to the Cultural Group of the United German Hungarians on your 50th Anniversary!

We are proud and grateful to call you friends who we consider family.

The Killians

Stephen, Carol Ann, Andrew, & Elizabeth

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Congratulations on 50 Years and keeping our traditions

The Stielows Erwin, Kathi & Rolf

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THE WAGNER FAMILY

Peter and Betty Michael and Betty Erik, Sarah, Nicholas & Emily John, Stephanie, John & Gavin IS PROUD TO BE PART OF THE UNITED GERMAN HUNGARIAN CULTURAL GROUP FOR OVER 50 YEARS 50

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A Memorial and Expression of Esteem for those deceased members, dancers, musicians & friends who have left our midst during the past 50 years

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Barbara, Robert, Nicholas and Braeden Kreutzer Ruth Kreutzer Herbert IN MEMORY OF CULTURAL GROUP FOUNDER AND CLUB HONORARY PRESIDENT KARL KREUTZER PLEASE VISIT OUR BASKIN ROBBINS STORE IN THE BIG OAKS SHOPPING CENTER YARDLEY, PA | 215-321-8535

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CULTURAL GROUP FOUNDER

Stefan Muller

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To the United German Hungarian Cultural Group on 50 Years of Success!

Congratulations on your Anniversary You are ,

“CONTINUING

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Congratulations To The German Hungarian Cultural Group

We Are Proud & Fortunate To Be Members For All 50 Years

The Fricker Family

Werner Fricker Jr. & Lisa Hartmann Fricker

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Congratulations on 50 Years Proud to be part of the first 50 Looking forward to the next 50

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Congratulations On

50 Years Of the

United German Hungarian

Cultural Group The Proll Family The Ritt Family

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IN MEMORIAM

WERNER FRICKER 1936 - 2001 HONORARY PRESIDENT UNITED GERMAN HUNGARIANS

WE THANK ALL THOSE WHO HELPED TO CREATE THIS SOUVENIR BOOK FOR OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY

THE COMMITTEE MICHAEL FRICKER, WERNER FRICKER, MICHAEL WAGNER, & KARINA FRICKER 50

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