Monthly Progress | September 2014

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PUBLISHED BY THE UNITED GERMAN-HUNGARIANS OF PHILADELPHIA AND VICINITY

VOLUME SIXTY-NINE

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—BOUND FOR EUROPE—

NUMBER 9

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OAKFORD, PENNSYLVANIA

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SEPTEMBER 2014

UNITED SOCCER LEAGUE RELEASES

German Hungarians to Take Thirteen Day Tour of Germany & Austria; Will Participate in Banater Volkstanzfest and Munich Oktoberfest 1973 was “The Flight of the Century.” One hundred fifty members chartered an entire airANNOUNCES THREE-TEAM EXPANSION FOR 56th SEASON liner for an August trip to Germany.

EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA – The United Soccer League of In 1977, your German Hungarian Major Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania’s only USASA Elite Amateur Team along with the Junior Team visited GerLeague, has approved a three-team expansion of the Mamany. jor Division. This expansion continues the storied developIn 1980 one of our boys teams were treated ment of the league and solidifies it as the top amateur “Zu Gast in Deutschland,” or as Guests in Gersoccer league in the state. many by SC-Grün Weiß 1920 e.V. Paderborn.

The league has welcomed for the 2014-2015 season, In October 2003, our prize winning Lancaster City Football Club, South Jersey Elite Barons and Schuhplattler Team and their most loyal supthe Ocean City Nor’easters. The entry of these teams exporters and friends first took their best to Ingolpands the Major Division to ten teams. stadt, Bavaria to perform in the German Preis "This expansion helps bring a quality product to a few established clubs that needed a Plattler competition!

The last time, in October of 2008, this news- place for their senior level players to compete and offers an emerging club like Lancaster paper chronicled the “Deutscher Tour.” Once a place to showcase that area's talent, We are all excited to have them join the USL," said again, the prize winning Dancers competed in United Soccer League President Blair Thomson.

Germany and so too did enjoy the trip!

(CONTINUED ON PAGE 4) On Thursday, September 11, 2014, the German Hungarians are bound for Europe! An invitation through the Gauverband Nordamerika by the Bayerischer Trachtenverband is the impetus for this trip. Between the 11 and 23 of September, our group will be traveling to many places.

In Freiburg, they will re-connect with the Banater Schwaben in Deutschland and our young people especially are looking forward to A lively weekend packed with plenty of ice-cold beer, tons of hot seeing the friends they made last year! There German “Wurst” and all the girls in “Dirndls” you could possibly want! they will also take part in the Volkstanzfestival der Banater Schwaben.

A few days will be spent in the Fulpmes, Stubaital in Austria at the Alpen Gasthof of the GATES: 1:00pm | KITCHEN & BAR: 2:00pm Stern Family. You may remember Christine -Emil Schanta 3-7pm Stern, whose family owns and operates the -Heimatklänge Orchestra 7-11pm Gasthof who frequented our club in recent -PLENTY OF ICE-COLD GERMAN BEER times. Of course, the group will get to see Salzburg before they travel to Ismaning and Munich -MUSIC, DANCING & SOCCER ALL AFTERNOON where they will take part in the opening day -FUN GAMES AND RIDES FOR KIDS parade for Oktoberfest!

Children Under 13 This tour is a grand example of who we are FREE as an organization. The connections with peoGATES: 12:00pm | KITCHEN & BAR: 1:00pm ple, clubs and organizations at the local, national and international level are evident when you -The Jolly Bavarians 1-5pm look at the itinerary for this trip. The travelers -Heimatklänge Orchestra 5-9pm will be able to connect with friends from the -PLENTY OF ICE-COLD GERMAN BEER Schuhplattler groups, landsleit from Banat in -MUSIC, DANCING & SOCCER ALL AFTERNOON Germany and friends in Austria! Safe travels!

MAJOR DIVISION SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

-FUN GAMES AND RIDES FOR KIDS

$5.00 Admission

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SEPTEMBER 2014

—CLUB NIGHT-PATIO NIGHT—

—WOMEN’S AUXILIARY—

Join Us for Our Usual Fun & Camaraderie on These Great Summer Nights!

Dates & Information Please join the Women’s Auxiliary for coffee, cake, social time and a short meeting!

At 6:00pm cake and coffee will be served.

The meeting will begin at 6:30pm. The dates for these gatherings will be the fourth Wednesday of each month.

PAVILIION BAR OPEN FOR BUSINESS FOOD AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE MUSIC! | SOCCER! | FUN! |6:30pm Games will take place under the GH Stadium lights.

Please see www.ughsoccer.com for schedules.

267.718.0059 | jfmalofiy711@hotmail.com

Mark your Calendars for the Third Friday of Each Month!

Join Us On: Friday, September 19

Closing Date for Next Month’s Issue:

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014 Interested in Writing? Contact the Editor!

WHAT DO I WEAR TO OUR FEST?

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

All Saturday, September 27

Cindy Proll | 267.566.7239 | clproll@verizon.net

Executive Board, Board of Governors, Committee Chairmen:

Women: red skirt, white silk shawl, black apron, black spenser, white trachten blouse, knee socks, buckle shoes Men: black vest, white shirt, black pants, black socks & black shoes General Membership:

Women: red skirt, white silk shawl, black apron, black spenser, white trachten blouse, knee socks, buckle shoes Men: black vest, white shirt, black pants, black socks & black shoes Alternate: club golf shirt

—WEEKLY SANDWICH BOARD— YOU GET A SANDWICH! YOU GET A SANDWICH!

SANDWICHES FOR EVERYONE! Active members will already know that the Kitchen Committee has begun a regular Tuesday night sandwich board served from 6:30pm in the clubhouse for $5.00. Chips and a pickle are included. Please see the website or our social media sites for menus. Or you can just stop by and be surprised!

—LOOKING FOR TALENT—

German-American Steuben Parade: Dancers:

Women: red skirt, slip, white silk shawl, black apron, black spenser, white trachten blouse, knee socks, buckle shoes, Men: black vest, white shirt, black pants, black socks & black shoes

Oktoberfest at the German Hungarians: Dancers:

Women: red skirt, slip, white silk shawl, black apron, black spenser, white trachten blouse, knee socks, buckle shoes, hat Men: white shirt, Lederhosen, vest, red tie, white socks, black shoes, hat

Wednesday, September 24 Wednesday, October, 22 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Marlene Fricker, Chairman | 215.275.4991

—BAYERISCHER ECKE— Join the Bavarian Club for their dances, which begin at 7:00pm to 11:00pm unless stated otherwise.

On Saturday, October 18, enjoy the HERBST TANZ, with Emil Schanta. On Saturday, November 15, the Joe Weber Band will play music for the BUNTER ABEND and on Sunday, December 7, Maria and John will play music for the LADIES CHRISTMAS PARTY at 2:00pm. Reservations are necessary for this beautiful Christmas tradition.

Wednesday, October 22 join them for the LADIES PENNY PARTY at 6:30pm. Sunday, October 26 they invite their members to attend the SEMI-ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING at 4:00pm.

Publicity & Editorial Committee Seeks New Monthly Progress Staff Writers Open Position: YOUTH SOCCER REPORTER, to —ERRATUM— cover all youth teams on a monthly basis as In the August Issue, the Monthly Progress well as social goings-on within the program. incorrectly reported the date of the Club This staff writer will be assigned to the “Soccer Shorts” column with a byline. Please Christmas Party. It is December 21 not 12. contact the chairman if interested at mfrick—SCHEDULE OF EVENTS— er@ughclub.us or 267.736.4390. th

Michael 136 OKTOBERFEST—Sept. 27-28 Publicity & Editorial -MUSIC, DANCING & SOCCER ALL AFTERNOON -ICE COLD BEER & HOT GERMAN FOOD

—PICTURE OF THE MONTH—

All Sunday, September 28

Rocktoberfest—October 11 -ROCK ON!

Executive Board, Board of Governors, Committee Chairmen:

Schocktoberfest—October 25

Women: snow white dirndl, Laurey apron, chain, knee socks, buckle or Tirol shoes Men: black vest, white shirt, black pants, black socks & black shoes

-A HOLLOWEEN PARTY WILL BE SCHOCK-ING!

KIRCHWEIHFEST—November 1 -THE MOST IMPORTANT TRADITIONAL EVENT -CULTURAL GROUP IN BANATER TRACHT -DECORATED ROSMAREIN STRAUSS

General Membership:

Women: snow white dirndl, Laurey apron, chain, knee socks, buckle or Tirol shoes Men: black vest, white shirt, black pants, black socks & black shoes Alternate: club golf shirt

Fall Penny Party—November 19 -WIN MANY PRIZES WITH THE WOMEN’S AUX.

Trachtenfest—November 29 Oktoberfest at the German Hungarians:

-AN EVENING OF ETHNIC GERMAN PRIDE

Dancers:

Women: snow white dirndl, Laurey apron, chain, knee socks, buckle or Tirol shoes Men: blue checkered shirt, Lederhosen, flowered straps, white socks, black shoes, hat www.ughclub.us

Club Christmas Party—December 21 Members attend the Volksfest at the Cannstatter on Sunday, August 31 L to R: President Janet Fricker Malofiy, Chairman of the Board Steve Paul and Publicity and Editorial Chairman Michael Fricker |

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-A SPECIAL EVENT OF CHRISTMAS CHEER FEATURING OUR CULTURAL GROUP, A NATIVITY SCENE AND A VISIT FROM SANTA

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—GETTING TO KNOW YOU—

—BEHIND OUR NAME—

—THE NAME’S THE SAME—

Lest we forget that we are a social institution, this featured column is presented. The German Hungarians are a community and a community requires members.

In an effort to bring together our membership, staff writer Karina Fricker has taken upon herself the task of “Getting to Know You!” These short biographies will help us all to get to know one another better.

Therefore, if you see one of these faces you did not know before stop, smile and say hello. You may make a new friend for life!

Last month we discussed the enterprising nature of our members and the role that private business took in the formation and name of our organization. As we move through the history, we have found that, our name has roots in Banat but also in its surrounding areas of Eastern Europe. In the States, the Banater Athletic Club as a section of our organization was the first to adopt something similar to our name today. Then the Business Men’s Association arose in the 1930s, separate, but related to our club by its many common members. The ultimate name change for our organization would not come until October 24, 1939.

Rent, Buy, Build A club is not a building. It is not a field or a stadium. It is not a bar, a dance floor or a grove. A club is a social gathering of people around common feelings, ideas or goals. You, the members are and always were the club.

Naturally, a club needs a gathering place and we have had a variety that we have given numerous names.

After that first meeting in Fred Schnabel’s "saloon" at Germantown Avenue and Oxford Street, the young Banater Männerchor acquired temporary quarters at a hall at Eighth Street and Columbia Avenue owned by the Männerchor Rheingold. In time, the Banater purchased the hall from the Rheingold and is said to have “swallowed up” its membership.

In 1923, our club purchased Columbia Sänger Hall from the Columbia Gesang Verein. Our club purchased the hall at 2007-13 N Second Street for $26,000.00. Redubbed, “Banater Männerchor Hall,” this location is the Romanesque building that your grandparents refer to as “The city” or “old club.”

Naturally after 1939 and the club’s name change the name of the building became “German Hungarian Hall,” and remained so until 1961.

When in 1933 the Business Men’s Association also purchased a “tract of land,” in Neshaminy Falls, PA. That group developed it with a small clubhouse and a picnic area. The end of the Business Men’s Association was not so much an end as it was a beginning. In May of 1946, the Business Men turned over their assets to the United German Hungarians and so with it the great Neshaminy property that would affectionately become known as the “country club” versus the “city club” at Norris that was held until 1961. Today many of us see that castle on a hill and think “Oakford.”

Michael

Many of our members are fathers and sons and have been such over the years.

According to our past presidents list in our 100th Anniversary Book, our sixth president was Michael J. Stumpf. He was president from 1934 to 1936. I do not really know much about him, but he was alive when I was a young girl and I do remember him. His son, also Michael Stumpf, was a musician, a violin player and his orchestra often played for events at the club at Second & Norris Streets.

Mike also played at our present club, often for A Night In Vienna.

Tenth on the list is Frank Follmer serving from 1946 to 1949. He was also one of the founders of the United Soccer League and the league’s first president. His son, also Frank Follmer played soccer as a youth and participated in the Sport Club Dance Group. I remember a friend of mine telling me, “Oh yeah! We had to go every week and see Frankie Follmer play. He was really good.”

Frank is still a member of our club and we appreciate his support.

Werner Fricker was president from 1968 to 1976 and we do not have to say much about him since so much has been written about him in the past and probably will be in the future. His son, Werner Fricker, Jr. was president from 1998 to 2004. Both played soccer at our club, held many positions, and danced with the Sport Club and/or the Cultural Group. Werner Fricker III, son and grandson, is presently a dancer with our groups, the House Chairman and the General Manager of your Major Soccer Team.

Andrew Weyershaeuser became president in 1980 and served to 1986. Andy was involved in many club areas including cultural, soccer and social. His son Andrew J. Weyershaeuser has been our Vice president for sixteen years, Soccer Director for many years, played soccer with our teams and was a dancer in our groups. His son Andrew R. Weyershaeuser also participated in our Cultural Group and continues playing soccer for our teams.

John Blank followed Andy as president in 1986 serving until 1990 when his son John M. Blank took over the presidency. Both Blanks held many positions at our club as John began as a teenager in both soccer and cultural activities while John M. began as a young boy in both activities. Both were involved in many areas and some of their grandchildren are involved at our club. Their son and grandson John M. Blank, Jr. participated in our youth (CONTINUED ON PAGE 4)

KEVIN NOVALSKI, 22, better known as Soop, a nickname that came from a previous soccer coach at the club, became a member of the United German Hungarians through the youth soccer program.

He started out playing for the U.G.H. Fire at the age of seven. Kevin currently plays soccer in the Men’s Summer League. Though he started as a young soccer player, now you might recognize him behind the bar on Tuesdays, and on other club events.

“I’d have to say that my favorite part about bartending at U.G.H. is getting to know all the members,” Soop described. He likes being in a setting where he can befriend people, as well as being a representative for the club when new people come.

A graduate from Archbishop Wood High School in Warminster, Kevin spent his four years playing soccer and tennis for the Vikings. He now attends Cairn University for a Biblical Studies Bachelor’s degree with social work emphasis.

Though Soop’s heritage is mainly Polish, he embraces and takes part in the German lifestyle. In June 2013, he traveled with us to Sandusky, Ohio for the 24. Gaufest.

“I was totally thrown into a culture I thought I knew about and was blown away by the dedication and depth,” he said describing his first Gauverband experience. He even wore his first pair of lederhosen! Kevin says his favorite part about the Cultural Group is their dedication and enthusiasm, along with the “wood chopping dance” (the Holzhacker) which is performed at Rocktoberfest and Oktoberfest! We are lucky to have a loyal bartender, club supporter, and all around great person like Soop!

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—’USL OF PA’ CONTINUED—

—’NAMES’ CONTINUED—

The addition of these three new clubs as members of the United Soccer League reextends the reach of the league to areas that are part of its history. Up and coming clubs like Lancaster, “The Brick City Boys,” recognize the history and level of competition and their entry recalls notable founding clubs like the Reading Americans.

New Jersey teams over the years have found places in the United Soccer League.

Trenton G.A.K. and Germania Camden come to mind. The two new teams recently accepted into the league follow this tradition.

The South Jersey Elite Barons began as a youth academy club and has recently started an adult men’s team. The Ocean City Nor’easters soccer franchise of the Premier Development League has also started an amateur team and both of these clubs seek to play in the high level of soccer competition offered by the United Soccer League of Pennsylvania.

Soccer program and in our Cultural Group Program until his move to Vail, Colorado where he has been living for 11 years.

This article began as “Fathers and Sons” but as I wrote more and more, I realized that the name is not always the same and that many families have been active throughout the years, not only as presidents but also in many important positions. We continue next month. ef ENTERTAINMENT REVIEW:

2014-2015 Major Division Danubia SC Lancaster City FC Montgomery United Ocean City Nor’easters Phoenix SC South Jersey Elite Barons Ukrainian Nationals United German Hungarians Vereinigung Erzgebirge West Chester United The 2014-2015 Major Division Schedule has been released by the Game’s Commissioner and is available online. All Games are at 2:30pm. For more information on the league, the Major Division please go to www.uslofpa.leagueapps.com

—MAJORS CORNER— 2014-2015 USL Major Division Schedule Sun. Sep. 7— at Vereinigung Erzgebirge (Sportsfest)

Sun. Sep. 14— vs. Montgomery United (In GH Stadium)

Sun. Sep. 21— at South Jersey Elite Barons

—GOLF OUTING— The German Hungarians hosted the Second Annual Golf Outing at Bensalem Country Club on Friday August 8. Approximately thirteen foursomes teed off at 12:00pm and the outing proved to be a highly competitive one for the next few hours! The free beer on the course along with shots proved to dissuade some players, but not all! Team Malofiy was forced to defend their title as winners last year. The proof would be in the scores!

The outing was luckily in the air for a beautiful August Friday. There were fullblown teams matched up and competitive play had begun with a scramble. Balls were flying through the air and golf carts tipping left to right.

Just a few short hours later, scorekeeper Danielle Weyerhaeuser tallied up the scores for a three-way tie between team Malofiy, team Proll and team Wilkinson. There was only one way to break the tie, the German Hungarian Way. A drinking and soccer playoff in the clubhouse was set.

In the end the last contender, Sasha Malofiy prevailed as he took a strategic approach that won them the trophy!

Commemorative cigars and a fine prime rib dinner made the day turn into a long fun filled night. The schnapps poured promptly thereafter. Join us next year for the Third Annual Golf Outing!

Cindy Proll

—CORNER KICKS— 2014-2015 USL Women’s Division Schedule

(Tuckahoe Turf Farm | 401 N Myrtle Ave, Hammonton, NJ)

Sun. Sep. 7 12:00pm— GH, Fury at Ukrainian Nationals

Sun. Sep. 28— vs. West Chester United

(Ukrainian A.S.C. | 1502 Lower State RD, North Wales, PA)

(In GH Stadium at 136th Oktoberfest)

10:00am— GH, Dragons at Erzgebirge

Sun. Oct. 5— vs. Lancaster City FC (In GH Stadium)

Sun. Oct. 12— at Danubia SC (Danubia Majors Field | 1277 Southampton RD, Phila. PA)

(VE Majors Field | 130 Davisville RD, Warminster, PA)

Sun. Sep. 28 12:00pm— GH, Fury vs. GH, Dragons

SEPTEMBER 2014

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

A Delicious Schnitzel Dinner (Includes Two Side Dishes Plus a Salad, Bread & Butter and Coffee or Tea)

Wednesday, October 1 Wednesday, November 5 Wednesday, December 3 $10.00 for adults | $5.00 for children (Dessert is Available for Purchase | Fully Stocked Cash Bar)

Have a great dinner with the Schnitzel-Boy at the UNITED GERMAN HUNGARIANS

Schnitzel!

The Favorite Treat!

For Little Boys & Girls to Eat!

—ROCKTOBERFEST— FEATURING THE MUSICAL TALENTS OF:

Bigg Romeo Philly’s #1 Party Band

Saturday, October 11 Gates Open 6:00pm | Music 7:00pm FOOD & DRINK FUN FOR ALL AGES! More Information Will Be in Future Issues.

—KIRCHWEIHFEST— Jetzt liewi Gäscht macht mir die Freid v’rgesst alli Sorche, Khummer un Neid feijert mit mir unser Kherweifescht un ruft mer zu aus vollem Hals ganz fescht

Buwe was hamm’r heit? KHERWEI!!!

-From Gustav J. Flanders' “Mir feijre…!”

Saturday, November 1 PERFORMANCES BY THE CULTURAL GROUP

IN BANATER SCHWABEN TRACHT Decorated Rosmarein Strauss | “Spruch” by the Geld Herr

HEIMATKLÄNGE ORCHESTRA

(In GH Stadium at 136th Oktoberfest)

Sun. Oct. 19— vs. Ocean City Nor’easters

Sun. Oct. 5 12:00pm— GH, Fury vs. Lighthouse United

(In GH Stadium)

(In GH Stadium)

THE MOST IMPORTANT TRADITIONAL GERMAN HUNGARIAN EVENT