Volume 67 – No. 6 ENTERTAINMENT REVIEW:
CLUB OFFICERS
102 Anniversary Banquet – Saturday, March 24th
Executive Board The following were reelected On March 14 by the Board of Governors: President – William Galgon Vice President – Andrew J. Weyershaeuser Secretary - Janet Malofiy Treasurer – Michael Wagner Board of Governors Chairman of the Board – Steven Paul Emily Fricker Lisa Fricker Werner Fricker Jr. Joseph Hartmann John P. Hubert Barry Harvey Alex Malofiy Kathleen Noel Renny Papendick John Reiter Joseph S. Reiter Robert Wilkinson Honorary Board Life Member – Anna Ehling Committee Chairmen House – Werner Fricker III Grounds & Fields – Steve Grabowski Bar – Alex Malofiy Kitchen – Heidi Weyershaeuser Schnitzel Night – Kathi Galgon Rental & Catering – Janet Malofiy Entertainment – Renny Papendick Membership – Joseph S. Reiter Publicity & Editorial – Emily Fricker Website/Info Tech – Joseph S. Reiter Group Chairmen Soccer – Andrew J. Weyershaeuser Women’s Auxiliary – Connie Reiter Cultural – Susan Hartmann
THERE WILL BE NO SCHNITZEL NIGHT ON JULY 4th 2012 GH WOMEN’S SUMMER LEAGUE Chairman, Barry Harvey approx. 12 open teams Wednesdays beginning June 6th to August 1st Times: 6:45, 7:45, 8:45pm Games played on all fields
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Janet Malofiy served as the MC for this gala event and the evening began with the singing of the National Anthems. The prayer before meals was said by Jenn Lineman, a member of our Schuhplattler Group. Our president, Bill Galgon began his speech with words spoken by Theodore Roosevelt: “It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again ...who spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at best, knows, in then end, the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly.” Bill introduced the Executive Board, the Committee Chairman, the Chairman of the Board of Governors and Board. He thanked all especially our young adults and their parents. Bill stated, “The German Hungarians exist because of the sacrifice of the people I have just mentioned and all the other members who serve on committees. These are the people who are in the arena with their faces marred by sweat and dust. I cannot be concerned, or shall any of you, by the people that are the critics. We are too busy for that. Bill further thanked the members and friends from the Bayerischer Volksfest Verein. The Representatives of the German American Clubs were introduced and thanked for attending and supporting our club and praised for their work in the German American community. Bill expressed a special thanks to his wife Marlene as his biggest supporter and ally. The German Hungarian Dancers performed a Viennese Waltz to Strauss’ Morgenblatter” and the Heimatklaenge Orchestra played for our dancing and listening pleasure.
Sunday Funday / Sandler’s Magic Show – Sunday, April 1st Major Team vs. Phila. Portuguese Club A Sunday Funday with something for all ages. The hilarious magic of Sam Sandler was enjoyed by young and old alike. The clever magician enthralled all as he weaved his spells on us. He also introduced his daughter, a young teenager, who seems to be following in her father’s talented footsteps. We hope he returns to our club in the future. We had a good crowd for the afternoon and many enjoyed the delicious food prepared by our kitchen committee. Meanwhile our Major Team (with only seven players?) defeated the Portuguese Team 3 – 1. Later, a real funday took place in our trophy bar as our members toasted their camaraderie and friendship.
Women’s Auxiliary Spring Fling – Friday, Saturday, April 13th & 14th Our first shopping extravaganza began on Friday with about fifty vendors displaying their wares in our main hall. Wine and cheese were sold as the many who attended roamed the various displays with most purchasing items that interested them. The event continued on Saturday and delicious sandwiches and specialty cakes were sold as the shopping event continued. It was a fun event and although we desired a better crowd, we were satisfied with the event and hope it becomes an annual affair.
BVV-UGH 10th ANNIVERSARY Saturday, June 16th 2012 7:00-11:00pm Celebrating 10 years in our “new” Home Dance Music by the Heimatklänge orchestra
(CONTINUED ON PAGE 2) GERMAN AMERICAN DAY Sunday, June 24th 2012 At the Cannstatter VV With participation of all German Clubs & the Heimatklänge Orchestra Park opens at 12:00pm
SATURDAY, AUGUST 11th 2012
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ENTERTAINMENT REVIEW (CONT.)
GERMAN HUNGARIAN RED 1940-1960 The 1940s and 50s brought on some major changes in uniforms worn by the German Hungarians. With an increase in the number of teams the club had, the number of different uniform styles also increased. In 1946 we see the first uniform with a logo since the 1920s. The logo came in the form of an Interlocking “G” and “H” over the chest of the uniform. This design was used as a basis for what has become the GH logo German Hungarian Reserves – 1946-1947 Francis Weber, Manager; far left today. The uniform of 1946 was again long-sleeved and was a crew neck style. This crew neck, the cuffs of the sleeves and the initials were black, whereas the majority of the shirt was red. This team’s uniform is the first example of the Red, Black, Red combination that became a standard of the GH style. The shorts were black and the socks were red matching the shirt. Here the keeper is wearing a similar shirt to that worn in 1931 with vertical stripes.
The image above is interesting because it illustrates the many uniforms worn at the time. Five different uniforms are seen here. The V-stripe worn famously by the Chicos, the vertical stripes worn in the thirties, as well as some interesting triangular insignias of the time, can be seen here. Uniforms of this era and leading up to the early sixties featured initials most often. These initials were used in English “GH” but were also sometimes used in the German form “DU” for “Deutsch Ungarn”, or German Hungarians. From 1950 forward the initials used on uniforms were moved from the center of the shirt to a position on the right over the heart. The 50s also saw the uniforms become more and more simple. Uniforms were lighter some of the first shortGerman Hungarians – 1954 sleeved shirts ap- Philadelphia League 2 division team peared. In the late 50s and early 60s the white German Hungarian uniform is photographed for the first time. It is assumed that after the name was changed to German Hungarian Sport Club in 1930 that our colors were solidified. Variations always exist however up until the 1960s the alternate colors were never documented. The first image of a team photographed wearing white was in 1960. nd
Michael Fricker
The Forgotten Genocide Conference – Friday, Saturday, April 20th & 21st
Many important events have taken place at our club over the years. One hundred years is a long time and maybe in the future, we will go over some of these events. Often when they are happening, we do not realize how important they really are. However, the conference that took place at our club in April ranks among the most important events that took place throughout our history. I am not going to go into great detail as we advertised in our March and April issues in great length. But, it was a most interesting and informative two days. Many only attended for one day, but many attended both days. The speakers were well informed and spoke with passion and zeal. After each speaker a film was shown. The film series began with the history of various groups of German peoples who migrated to the eastern European countries beginning in the year 1000 and came forward to the year 1943. The second movie focused on fleeing groups in 1944 running from the Russian forces as well as the number of people sent to Ukraine and Russia before the Potsdam Conference took place. It told the story of children being separated from their parents and moved from the Carpathian region. The third movie – January 1945 to June 1945 told about those being chased out of their homes to being tricked when trying to return. The time from July 1945 to December 1945 told of the labor and death camps who were losing people in great numbers and the children whose parents had passed away and were taken to orphanages run by the Communist governments. Escapes were planned and acted upon. Movie 5 explained how the refugee camps were run and the ill treatment forced on the eastern German population. The sixth film reflected on the survivors and their descendants. Their memories are very strong and hard to deal with. After each day, the attendees were sad and somber. Everyone was anxious to speak to their families and friends who also attended. All the things we had learned had happened to family members, club members and friends. Perhaps the man who heads the committee you serve on had grandparents or parents who suffered through these happenings. Perhaps the woman who is in charge an event had family members who were starved to death in the camps. If you were there, you appreciated the event. If you were not there, you really missed an extraordinary piece of history. Perhaps you felt it was not your history. But it was! It is the history of people and we are people. I personally thank all who helped to bring this event to the United German Hungarian Club and to all who helped in any way to make it a success.
ef DANCING AROUND 19. Mid-Atlantic Kinderfest—Reading PA.
The German Hungarian Cultural group attended the 2012 Kinderfest which was hosted by the GTV Edelweiss in Reading PA on Saturday June 2nd. Our Dancers truly enjoyed the event and as always found fun in the dancing, camaraderie and friendships that are strengthened at this event. Our group performed the Reit im Winkl, and they look forward to Next Year’s Kinderfest hosted by Enzian Volkstanzgruppe in Newark, Delaware. 63. Stiftungsfest—GTV Edelwiess Reading
The fun continued after the Kinderfest with the 63rd Stiftungsfest of the GTV Edelweiss Dance group. A fun time was had by all. Dance music was provided by the Adlers. The German Hungarians performed the Ammerseer. We would like to congratulate our Friends from Reading on their 63 years of Dancing and Culture.
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2012 US NATIONAL DONAUSCHWABEN TOURNAMENT
Standing (L to R) : Bill Galgon, President; Werner Fricker Jr., Michael Fricker, Werner Fricker III, Manager; Mike Pio Jr., Jidell Roach, Brandon Beaumont, Jimmy Clark, Johnny Gravelle, Jason Karasow, Captain; Elsion Pajollari, Michael Curley, Head Coach; Mike Cramer, Sasha Malofiy, Chris Deely, Andy Weyershaeuser, Vice President; Ed Galgon. Front row (L to R) : Alex Blank, Dan Galgon, John Reiter, Roman Escobar, Sasha Malofiy, Ake Elgayar, Andrew Weyershaeuser, Jeff Spiker, Brian Blesi.
TOURNAMENT RECAP
A TEAM PERSPECTIVE
A HIJACKING
The German Hungarians kicked off game play of the tournament, on Saturday at 1:00 PM, on field A against the home team Mansfield Liederkranz. Captain Jason Karasow presented Mansfield with a GH Pennant. The final score was GH 3, Mansfield 0. Goals were scored in the 34th min. by Brandon Beaumont, in the 40th by Andrew Weyershaeuser, and in the 45th by Jidell Roach. In our second game we were matched up against the Milwaukee SC, and the final was a 1-0 loss for our team. In the evening the team ate dinner together and enjoyed the camaraderie and fun of the night, but not too much seeing that we had 2 games to play on Sunday. At 10:00 am on Sunday, GH faced Akron GFS II with a final score of 3-0 GH. Goals were scored by Elsion Pajollari in the 17th min. and by Andrew Weyershaeuser in the 25th and 45th. At 2:00 pm GH was set to play against The Detroit Carpathia Kickers. A win by two goals would send our team to the final match where Detroit only needed a tie to advance. The game went scoreless until a penalty kick was called for the GH and in the 42nd Elsion Pajollari scored the PK! For the short moments left in the game The German Hungarians were hoping for a win, but near the end of regulation Detroit tied the score and were able to hold our team off placing them in the final. In the end Detroit would win against Cleveland Concordia in the Final. Our Team finished the competition with a 2-1-1 record. Our players scored 7 goals and our goalkeeper Jimmy Clark only allowed 2 shots past him. Andrew Weyershaeuser was our top scorer scoring 3 goals! It was clear once we had finished all the soccer we would play in that weekend that The Team really appreciated all the fans we had brought along. I think the fans really appreciated all the work that the players did on the field. It was Jason Karasow who said to the team following the last game “We should all be proud of what we did this weekend. We left it all on the field, and we were only one goal away from the final, so lets be proud of what we did.”
Over the past three years, I have been able to play with the German Hungarian Major team at various points. I don’t think I have played with the same starting 11 twice, but there is one thing that never changes and that is the love for the game. Everyone from the players to the coaches to the managers to the fans, gives 100% at every game. I have been to Ohio for the US National Donauschwaben Tournament twice with the club and both times we have sent out more fans than players, I think that speaks volumes for not only the club’s history but for its future. This is the only club I have played with where you don’t have to worry about anything but going out and playing the game to the best of your ability. I am confident in the guys on the field with me to compete the same way. I am confident in the coaches and managers to put the players in the best possible situation to win the game. I feel like the time, that everyone surrounding the team puts into each game, is what makes this club special. I am confident in the loyal fans to cheer on their boys in red, even if they don’t know any of the players on the field on a personal level. There have been a lot of good memories with the club for me. I have had some easy games and I have been through some tough games when you had to dig down and really will yourself to win. No matter how you look at it, it’s about the team. No one ever points any fingers. You play as a team and you win and lose as a team. That is the way it has always been at the German Hungarians. That is the reason I keep coming back, win or lose I know we are in each and every game as a team. Jimmy Clark, GK
Friday May 25th 2012—Mansfield, Ohio
Editors Note: Jimmy Clark is currently a Senior at LaSalle University, where he is the 2nd Goalkeeper on the roster. Jimmy first began playing with the GH in 2010, following the end of LaSalle’s season, and was on the team that most recently won the USL Championship. Jimmy was also on the game day roster for the 2010 Region I Open Cup Final, that was played at St. Johns against the Pancyprian Freedoms. He has played with our team for three consecutive years at the Donauschwaben Tournament. (Akron 2010, Oakford 2011, and Mansfield 2012)
At approximately 6:45pm in the Parking lot of the Mansfield Fairfield Inn, the German Hungarians intended to embark on our Hagey coach to depart for the Liederkranz clubhouse. After the head counts were done by our Manager, Werner Fricker III, those few of our members near the front of the bus saw two lone fussballers rounding the corner with an look of despair in their eyes. It was none other than the famous Gerhard Mengel and he brought news of a terrible tragedy that had befallen our friends from the Detroit Carpathia Kickers! In our usual style we greeted him with some liquid courage in the form of a Becks! It turns out that the “National Trails” bus from Detroit had “Broken Down.” Soon after, the hijacking began as the entire Detroit group boarded our Hagey Coach. Our fine guests were not courteous enough to leave a seat for our Manager, whom we left stranded at the hotel! Our coach made its way to the club as Werner and a few more Kickers waited for a rescue! With a six pack in hand, they stood on the stoop of the hotel and watched as the Hijacked bus rolled away. In a few moments a small compact rolled by and three of the Kickers piled into the back seat! They called for the rest to pile in but they knew that was not an option. Soon the bus returned with none other that President Bill Galgon and the final few got a ride to the club. Someone from our ranks remarked “We will drive you Detroit guys wherever you want, but when we play you, you gotta find your own ride!!!” Laughter followed!! M.N.F.
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AMONG OUR MEMBERS Congratulations to Kyra Malofiy, who recently made her First Holy Communion at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Horsham. Good to see Johnny Blank, of Vail, Colorado, son of Marlene Fricker, who was here visiting in May. He spent a Tuesday night at the club visiting his friends and family. Congratulations to Michelle and Matt Avrich who became the parents of Gennevieve Ella on May 23rd. Michelle has been a member of our cultural group since a young child and still continues to dance with the various groups. Gennevieve is also the granddaughter of our president, Bill Galgon. Hoagie (Heinz Guckert) recently underwent an ankle replacement operation. We wish him well and look forward to see him walking around among us soon. Our deepest sympathy to the family of Anna (Penny) Bohn Jacoby who died on May 4th. Penny, as she was known to her club friends, had been a member of our club for many years. The Bohn Family which consisted of her parents, a brother and a sister and Penny, were all active in various areas of our club. Along with her late husband, John Jacoby, the club was a part of their busy lives. They had eight children who all were active in our sports and cultural groups at some time. John was a soccer player, a dancer and a member of various boards serving as vice president on our Executive Board. Penny was active in gymnastics, dancing and served as an instructor with the Cultural Group and secretary of the Women’s Auxiliary. Penny will be missed, not only by her family, but by many of us who considered her a true friend. Two prominent men in the German American Community died recently. Walter Rieker of Rieker’s Prime Meats on Oxford Ave. in Philadelphia died on May 17th and Karl Blank, the secretary/treasurer of the German American Firefighters died on May 27th. The German Hungarians offer our sympathy to both the Rieker and the Blank families.
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SOCCER SHORTS YOUTH BOYS GERMAN HUNGARIANS U-16 BOYS—Gunners Champions of the FC Delco Tournament
GERMAN HUNGARIANS U-14 BOYS—97 Semi-Finalists of the State Cups
YOUTH GIRLS GERMAN HUNGARIANS U-15 GIRLS—Fevernova Champions of the Columbia Invitational Tournament
90 YEARS OF SOCCER The German Hungarians trace their history in soccer back to the year 1922, when the first soccer team was organized. The Banater Athletic Club was formed under the Banater Männerchor. In 1930 the athletic section changed its name to the German-Hungarian Sport Club, and in 1938 the Entire organization including the sport section changed its name to the United German Hungarians of Philadelphia and Vicinity. The GH has been involved in soccer for 90 years and in that time has had many great achievements. In those 90 years the club has played in a number of leagues in the Philadelphia area. The GH has been a member of the Allied League, the National League, the Pennsylvania League, the Philadelphia Soccer League as well as the Inter-County League. In 1959 the GH helped to found the United Soccer League of Pennsylvania. The GH Has won the Championship of the United Soccer League over 16 times, most recently in 2010. The GH consistently enters teams into the national cups. The club holds two national titles. They are 1965 US National Amateur Cup Champions, and 1999 USASA Open Cup Champions. The GH were National Amateur Cup finalists 4 times (1964, 1970, 1977, 1999), and US Open cup finalists twice (1977, 1993). The German Hungarians along with other ethnic clubs founded the first youth leagues and teams in our area, through the USL of PA. Our first youth teams started in 1939. Today we still operate youth teams that are essential parts of the youth competition. The German Hungarians pioneered the sport with women and helped to create some of the first Adult women’s teams in Philadelphia. Soccer in America is thriving and its traditions are in existence because of the teams. As an organization we are the carriers of these traditions and pioneers within the game. The GH has a rich history, impressive accomplishments, and intense passion for the game we all love. 2012 marks the 90th year of soccer for the German Hungarians. I often marvel at the staying power that soccer has within our club. It is written in the history books I have read that we had gymnastics, boxing, wrestling, and weight lifting. In 1940 we had a basketball team. The 1972 50th Anniversary of Sport & Soccer book has a picture of a Midget baseball team. The club had devoted bowling leagues and entered teams into softball leagues. One thing that is written in the history is a statement that has continued to be true to this day “Despite varied activities, soccer remained the major sport…” Soccer has outlasted every other sport we have ever took part in. We are a Soccer Club. There are only 10 years until we will celebrate the 100 years we have been playing, coaching, and continuing the proud traditions of soccer. Michael Fricker
Page 4 THANK YOU A Thank You is in in order for those members who helped to support the recent trip to Mansfield Ohio. The team would like to thank all those who supported the Champions League fundraiser event! In addition a special Thanks is extended to the group of Men who attended the trip. The team truly appreciates all that you do to support. Thank you all for helping with our equipment and ensuring that the team is prepared to do what they need. Thank you to: William Galgon, Andrew Weyershaeuser, Werner Fricker Jr., Alex Blank, Sasha Malofiy, John Reiter, Chris Deely, Dan Galgon, Ed Galgon, and Mike Cramer. Anna Hartmann is also due thanks for being kind enough to make a number of German Hungarian Pennants that were distributed to the teams our club played against. DANCE GROUP NEWS As you may know, Karl Fetzer, has been a member of our club for almost two years now. Karl is active in our dance group and always supports all club activities. The dance group is lucky to have someone as dedicated and determined as Karl! He is currently engaged to Sarah Emery, and they will be getting married in Indiana on June 30th. The dance group had a small celebration for Karl on Tuesday May 29th following the dance practice. Everyone entered the bar and a few gifts were presented to Karl, and cake was brought out!! Soon after, Karl expressed his thanks for the welcoming attitudes he has felt throughout the years. Fetzer hopes to be part of our club well into the future, and we are glad to have him. Karl brought out his accordion, and played us a new czardas that he had prepared. CONGRATULATIONS KARL!! Karina “The Best of the Wurst” Made by: ERNST A. ILLG MEATS INC. 365 Folly Road Chalfont, PA 18914 215-343-0670
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