Monthly Progress | December 2014

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PUBLISHED BY THE UNITED GERMAN-HUNGARIANS OF PHILADELPHIA AND VICINITY

VOLUME SIXTY-NINE

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NUMBER 12

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OAKFORD, PENNSYLVANIA

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DECEMBER 2014

The United German Hungarians Executive Board, Board of Governors, Chairman, Committee Members and Auxiliary Groups wish all our members, their families and friends a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

PRESIDENT’S —CHRISTMAS MESSAGE— Dear Members, It is at this time of year that we find ourselves most busy with preparations for Christmas. I hope you are enjoying everything that goes along with this joyous holiday.

There is something magJANET MALOFIY ical about Christmas that leaves us all feeling very good. I find myself reflecting on the true meaning of Christmas and thankful for what I have and what we have as a club family. I am thankful for my family, our members and the friendships we have developed and those that have existed for many years. It is unique to have the opportunity to socialize with different ages in a cultural and soccer setting.

Looking to the future and the beginning of 2015, I feel we must focus on unity, support and desire. We must be unified in our commitment to continue carrying on traditions, so they remain strong and alive. Support of all members, friends and families is a necessary ingredient in being successful as a club. And last, but not least, we must have the desire to make all this happen. I have a wish for this magical feeling to spill into the New Year and let us continue to keep our hearts and minds open!

I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!

Janet Fricker Malofiy

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—FROM THE MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN— INFORMATIONAL MEETING ABOUT THE Published by the United German-Hungarians of Philadelphia and Vicinity As our Membership Chairman, I am excit4666 E. Bristol Road | Oakford, Pennsylvania | 19053 ed to announce a new Membership structure 215.357.9851 | www.ughclub.us |ugh.club@comcast.net for all sport, cultural and social members of Editor: MICHAEL FRICKER Wednesday, January 7 8 Sugar Maple Lane | Horsham, Pennsylvania | 19044 our Club. The new structure simplifies the 267.736.4390 | mfricker@ughclub.us member classifications and will go into effect 7:30pm FOLLOWING SCHNITZEL NIGHT President: JANET MALOFIY for the 2015 calendar year and 2014-2015 14 Sugar Maple Lane | Horsham, Pennsylvania | 19044 soccer season. The new membership struc- If you have an interest in attending the 267.718.0059 | jfmalofiy711@hotmail.com Gaufest with us between ture, approved by the Board of Governors, is Closing Date for Next Month’s Issue: July 30 and August 2, 2015 outlined below.

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—EAST PENN. OPEN CUP— United League’s West Chester United Claims 4th Consecutive EPSA Open Cup Title On Sunday, December 7, West Chester United faced Junior Lone Star FC in the final of the Eastern Pennsylvania Open Cup. In the end, West Chester would win the match with a score of 4-3 over the Stars.

West Chester United is one of the core teams of the United Soccer League of Pennsylvania and in recent years have emerged as a competitive league and cup team. This year, they captured their fourth State Open Cup title and in doing so represented the league and the area well. The German Hungarians were the last team to be four time consecutive Open Cup Champions in EPSA from 1996-97 to 2000-01 seasons.

West Chester Coach, Blaise Santangelo told the Philly soccer page, “We knew that JLS had talented group of young players who would pressure us all over the field as they did for most part of the game. They were all over us in the first half. They used their flanks well to score those three goals in the first half. Our back line and goalie were just trying to weather the storm!”

West Chester United will now represent Eastern Pennsylvania in the Regional Competition of the USASA, Werner Fricker Open Cup. In the four years, prior West Chester has not been able to move beyond the first regional round.

Santangelo noted, “Playing the last three years in spring regional Open Cup competition really gives our winter training a purpose and we are all looking forward to it.”

The United German Hungarians wish West Chester luck in the regional rounds as they represent East Penn., and the United Soccer league of Pennsylvania.

West Chester has struggled in league play this season and currently sits in ninth place out of ten with a record of (1-5-3).

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Go to www.ughclub.us and click on the Mighty Mights “Membership” link at the top. Once on our PRE-TRAVEL SOCCER PROGRAM Membership page, click “Online Membership Ages: Boys 7 to 8 Years of Age Form” to complete your application. After Girls 7 to 9 Years of Age you complete the application, return to the Membership page and click on “Pay Online.” $120.00 Per Player As a reminder, Club Membership is required Scan this to find more information by “ANYONE” participating in “ANY” aspect about our Youth Soccer Academy of our organization. A valid Club Membership is also required by law for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.

—JOIN OUR CULTURAL GROUP— Joe Reiter The Cultural Group is almost 50 years old Membership Chairman and is still a rich learning environment for the ENTERTAINMENT REVIEW: young people of our club. For most of our —CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING— members, it is in the Cultural Group that they It is safe to say that the spruced up (pun “earn their stripes,” in our organization. Takintended) December Schnitzel Night was a ing part in the group is not only a way to success. The hall was giggling with a large learn a variety of dancing but also get to crowd for dinner and that is always a happy know the many young people that are our fact. A thank you is warranted to the House future! Come out and join them, you will not Chairman and all of those members of the regret it! Practices are on Tuesday Nights at club and the Cultural Group who decorated 7:30pm at the clubhouse!

For more information on joining our group our hall so festively. The Clarion Voices Carolers were a unique addition to the night and or arranging for a performance, please conwhen the tree was lit, it certainly started to tact our Cultural Group Chairman, Susi Hartfeel like Christmas at the German Hungari- mann at seppnsusi@aol.com or Schuhplattler Vorplattler, Alex Blank at ans! Do not forget to celebrate with us on Group blank4488@aol.com.

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—SELECTED WORDS FROM TRACHTENFEST— It was a beautiful time. That is all that needs to be said, however the words spoken that evening stand as the spirit of three clubs united in culture. It is here we share them again.

The kind of German-Americans We Are

—SCHEDULE OF EVENTS— For 2015, we celebrate our 105th Anniversary and our events go right on rolling! We hope you all can attend your fair share of our major and monthly events this coming year!

Please note that many of these events are tentative but you will be informed of any changes or additions promptly prior to all events!

First up in January enjoy “A Night Out,” Winter Dinner, a charming dinner out with your significant other at your club! This winter, get away from the routine & enjoy a meal & a drink with friends at the United German Hungarians!

A Night in Vienna has been moved up to February 7 this year and I am sure it will be a wonderful affair. Look at our other upcoming events: January 16 - “A Night Out,” Winter Dinner

Gud’novet Schwowe!

Es macht mich viel freit das mir heit Trachtenfest feire. In unser scheenes Schwowe gwand – Es scheenes musich – Un allie die lebhaftee junge leit.

Welcome to our Trachtenfest. We gather this evening as Americans of German descent, more specifically “Schwoweleit.”

For many Americans of German descent, it is enough to maintain their heritage by eating a schnitzel, a wurst with sauerkraut or by attending an Oktoberfest party.

We the members of the three clubs represented here tonight, take it a step further. Tonight we celebrate what kind of German-Americans we are, Schwowe. We celebrate where our ancestors come from the German speaking settlements of the former Austria-Hungary in the Banat, the Batschka and the Hungarian Highlands.

Make no mistake; our ancestors were a happy, educated, thriving society. They were well to do members of their culturally diverse communities.

Their lives centered around farming crops and trade, church activities, Kirchweihfest – their major yearly fest – and their Tracht.

Today as part II of the “Living History Days 2014,” we don the Tracht of our ancestors and celebrate Trachtenfest.

Marlene Fricker January 17 - Mid-Atlantic Jugend Meeting February 7 - A Night In Vienna The Donauschwäbische Mundart I had a chance fifteen years ago, to go with my mother and my aunt Emma to the Treffen in Sindelfingen, and at that Treffen I met a wonderful man named Gustav Flander.

Gustav Flander was born 1927 in the northern Banat village of Botschar. He has written many poems as well as historical pieces about his lost homeland. All of his work is in Donauschwäbischer Mundart. His works all speak from deep in his heart.

In his booklet titled “Dehaam war Dehaam” he wrote, “Lese wie es geschrieben steht dann klingt die Mundart echt und schön.”

Werner Fricker

February 17 - Donut Day Drink Specials

Continuing a Proud Tradition

April 19 - Sunday Funday Pig Roast

We had many a conversation that evening. With over 260 people in the hall, guests, dancers, speakers and staff alike, it was hard to find a face without a smile. Before the evening, we tagged this event as an “Evening of Ethnic German Pride and Celebration.” If you were there, you witnessed and took part in the pride for what we accomplished between the great minds and hearts of the three clubs. What seemed to be pushed, rightly so, into almost every conversation I had, was the idea that we must continue. Five years is too long to wait. Consistently when we come together, we succeed and we grow. More so, we enjoy it.

I had a conversation with a certain Hans Martini, who with a chuckle and a sincere belief pinpointed me to use my voice to ensure this continues. I believe he felt, I as a young person could inspire my peers and my elders alike to continue the tradition we set of working together.

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. We learn in every meeting, at every event and certainly over all the hearty meals and refreshing drinks. The more we take advantage, the more we can put our assets together to achieve something great. We need to be our biggest motivator. We need to come together and celebrate who we are because we want to. The beauty in all of this is that everything we do, we for each other.

These three events that make up Living History Days 2014 are great in that they put on display the strong suits of each organization. We have seen the fruits of two at this point, but do not forget that early next year we will see the third. “A Taste of Everyday Life” will be taking place at the Trenton Donauschwaben Association and I am sure it will be a wonderful time! We also know you will take part in the event as excitedly as the first two.

We, as a community, must continue the traditions we have set for ourselves.

Michael

May 5 - Cinco de Mayo Drink Specials

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February 20 - Friday Fish Fry March 1 - Annual General Meeting March 13 - St. Patty’s Party March 28 - 105th Gala Anniversary Banquet April 11 - Soccer Beef & Beer

May 13 - Spring Penny Party June 6 - Kinderfest & Sommerfest June 27 - German Day AT CANNSTATTER V.V July 26 - Gaufest Warm-Up & Picnic August 14 - Golf Outing September 26 & 27 - 137th Oktoberfest October 3 - 45th Steuben Parade (LOCATION TBA) October 24 - Schocktoberfest November 14 - KIRCHWEIHFEST (TENTATIVE) November 18 - Winter Penny Party December 20 - Club Christmas Party

—SOCIAL, SPORT & CULTURE— These three aspects of our organization exist because we, the members warrant them. All three are important. It is no doubt that the Monthly Progress takes the position that social stands at the forefront. It holds united the other two. Please attend our events. We have them for the membership!

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—DANCING AROUND— On Saturday, November 1, we celebrated Kirchweih in the main hall of the clubhouse with many long time club members and friends. From the point of view of a member of the dance group, we hold this event to a higher level because of the immense history and tradition that comes along with it. Dressing in our black vests and pants or our beautifully sewn Kirchweih shawls that are handed down generation to generation, we can’t help but smile and be proud of who we are and where we come from. Thank you to everyone who attended!

The following weekend, we traveled Lancaster, PA to participate in the Gauverband Judges Training. The purpose of this event is for the Gauverband judges to start preparing for judging at Gaufest. Those who attended performed Einzel and Gruppen dances.

Attending this event is helpful to the dancers, but most importantly, helpful to the judges.

It was a good chance to see good friends and to perform competition dances. The next weekend, some of our dancers returned to Lancaster to celebrate the Alpenrose Stiftungsfest!

A Trachtenfest was held along with the Philadelphia Donauschwaben and the Trenton Donauschwaben on November 29. Each club performed dances separately, but also two dances were performed with all three clubs together. Members of each dance group recited poems in English and in German. This event was a good way to strengthen our relationships and friendships made with these two groups and it was an honor to work with such fun people on our performances!

On Saturday, December 6, we participated in German-American weekend at the Christmas Village in Center City Philadelphia. Although the weather was rather dreary and the rainwaters fell down all around, the afternoon was a nice affair. Luckily, there was a nice dry place for us to perform.

That same evening a few of our dancers traveled to Long Island, NY to celebrate the 86th Edelweiss Ball with the Schlierachtaler Stamm! It was a fine celebration with the various Schuhplattlers in the area!

Our Children’s Group is currently working on a performance for the annual Club Christmas Party! This is a great tradition and we look forward to seeing their work.

From all of the members of the Cultural and Schuhplattler Groups, have a very Merry Christmas, a wonderful holiday season and a very Happy New Year!

Karina

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—PENNY PARTY—

DECEMBER 2014

—SCHNITZEL NIGHT— Every first Wednesday of the Month - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

The Penny Party was held on Wednesday, A Delicious Schnitzel Dinner November 19 and as usual was a success. As (Includes Two Side Dishes Plus a Salad, Bread & Butter and Coffee or Tea) always, this is a joint effort of the Women of our club, many who work diligently for our Wednesday, January 7 Women’s Auxiliary. The Auxiliary is under the Wednesday, February 4 chairmanship of Marlene Fricker since presi$10.00 for adults | $5.00 for children dent Janet Malofiy took office on April 1, (Dessert is Available for Purchase | Fully Stocked Cash Bar) 2014.

Originally, dubbed “The Ladies Section,” Have a great dinner with the Schnitzel-Boy this group was officially called “Women’s at the UNITED GERMAN HUNGARIANS Auxiliary” with the advent of our new constitution, which took effect in 1965. Theresa Schnitzel!

Kirsch was chairman for many years, followed by Anna Ehling who guided this group The Favorite Treat! for over 40 years. In 2007, Anna was succeeded by Connie Reiter who successfully For Little Boys & chaired the “Women” until she was appointGirls to Eat! ed with her husband, John, as the Kitchen Artwork by Sofi Walter Chairmen by Janet in 2014.

I believe our Women’s Auxiliary has been holding our Penny Parties since the 1970s.

“A NIGHT OUT” This is quite a long time and they have always —WINTER DINNER— been successful. We hope to continue doing these fall and spring events for many years to Friday, January 16 come.

Doors Open at 7:30pm Although some assume that the Penny Dinner Is Served at 8:00pm Party is only a few hours’ work, it is far from $25.00 that as the prize purchaser, Kathi Galgon, the INCLUDES ticket sellers and reservationists, Emily and A Delicious Chicken Dinner Lisa Fricker, and those Marlene thanked in (With 1 Glass of Wine) her e-mail – Kathy Noel, Nichole Deely, Karen Entertainment | Fully Stocked Cash Bar David, Cindy Proll, Janet Malofiy, Heather Hubert, Connie Reiter, Susi Hartmann, Kim RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: and Emma Walter, Kristen Reiter, Alex Blank, Contact: Kathi Noel | 215.368.3221 Stevie Paul, Dan Galgon, Werner Fricker III, Enjoy a charming dinner out with your significant other at your club!

Katie Palnik, Kathe Hubert, Friedel HelmThis winter, get away from the routine & enjoy a meal & linger, Hanni Reiter, Anna and Joe Hartmann a drink with friends at the United German Hungarians! and as always when mentioning names – all those who helped in any way and their —A NIGHT IN VIENNA— names were not listed, can attest. We thank Saturday, February 7 those who donated items. There is a lot of Join us as we transform the little town of Oakford in setting up to do and if we did not have our Bucks County, to an Austrian dream. dancers who helped in this area with the table set-ups and who help in many areas of DONUT DAY DRINK SPECIALS our club life, we would not be able to continue these events. Many of the other ladies Tuesday, February 17 groups from the German clubs are discontin- Come out to the club on this Tuesday and take part in some special pricing for Fat Tuesday uing their two Penny Parties yearly to only one a year. We fortunately are still able to continue and if all our committees and MEETING NOTICE: groups continue to work together, we will —ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING— remain United and Continuing Our Proud Sunday, March 1 Traditions! ef 11:00am __________________________________________________________________________

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