PUBLISHED BY THE UNITED GERMAN-HUNGARIANS OF PHILADELPHIA AND VICINITY
VOLUME SEVENTY TWO
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NUMBER 1
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OAKFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
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JANUARY 2017
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Cocktail Hour (cash bar) Hors d’oeuvres – 6:00pm | Dinner Served – 7:00pm Musical Entertainment by the
A Special Performance by The
HEIMATKLÄNGE ORCHESTRA
GERMAN HUNGARIAN DANCERS
Ticket Price: $60.00 per person
R E S E R VAT I O N S R E Q U I R E D : Contact: Lisa Fricker 215.500.0757 | lhfricker@hotmail.com
—MID A-ATLANTIC JUGEND EINZEL & HEIMATABEND— Saturday, March 11, 2017 Daytime: Competition & Workshop Evening: A Mid-Atlantic Heimatabend DETAILS ON PAGE 4
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In Memoriam, Jenna Richards In Memoriam, Pete Wagner
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Among Our Members Entertainment Schedule 2017
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Mid-Atlantic J. Einzel Schnitzel Night Volunteering
—PRESIDENT’S NEW YEAR MESSAGE— Dear Members, I hope that you had a very Merry Christmas and had the chance to enjoy traditions of the season with family and friends. That is truly JANET MALOFIY what it is all about. As 2016 came to a close we had a chance to reflect and reminisce on the good and the bad and where we can make changes for the better; where we can be thankful for the past and hopeful for the future. A new Year is here! Let’s welcome it and embrace the 365 days it brings. Fresh new beginnings and exciting new experiences await! As a club, as friends and family let’s work together to continue our traditions, create new events and opportunities and enjoy one another and what we like to do. We may make a mistake along the way, but that is as it means we are trying new things, doing new things and pushing the boundaries. Ultimately, we have control over the new year and what we do and the story we write. I would like to thank all the volunteers for your time and dedication this past year. To those members who have not had the chance in 2016, I invite you to join a committee or volunteer when we need a few extra hands with soccer, cultural events or maintaining our property and clubhouse. Club life is very rewarding and to work alongside other members and friends is quite enjoyable. I wish each and everyone one of you a very happy and healthy 2017 and I look forward to seeing you all very soon. Janet Fricker Malofiy, President
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—IN MEMORIAM—
—IN MEMORIAM— PETER MICHAEL WAGNER
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1994—2016 Jenna Richards was the star forward and leading scorer for the Major Women at the German Hungarians in the fall of 2016. She ranked a total of 10 goals, many assists, and started 9 of the 10 games this Fall. Her hard work ethic and positivity on the field was contagious. She was an all around perfect example of what any teammate should be. Her passion was soccer, and the way she played on the field left a mark on any teammate or opponents mind. She was an amazing soccer player but even a better person. On December 20, Jenna Richards was involved in a car accident in Bucks County and lost her life. At the age of 22 years old, Jenna had already touched the lives of many. A graduate from Conwell Egan Catholic and Holy Family University, Jenna excelled both in their soccer programs and academically. She left behind loving parents, an older sister, a younger brother, a boyfriend and an endless number of friends. Jenna was known throughout not just our soccer program but in the Holy Family, Conwell Egan, St. Thomas Aquinas and YMS communities as well. The Major Women, the team, and the club suffered a great loss losing Jenna. This upcoming Spring season you will see the team wearing black bands with Jenna’s initials and number. We want to remember the great memories we had with Jenna and honor her on the field. Our condolences are with Jenna’s family and friends. As a club we hope to continue in 2017 and forward in traditions Jenna helped us carry on and off the field. Michelle Paul After her passing, Jenna’s parents started a scholarship fund. If anyone would like to give to the United German Hungarian’s contribution to the fund, please feel free to contact Michelle Paul at michellepaul5293@hotmail.com with any questions. |
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July 24, 1932 – January 10, 2017 Peter M. Wagner died on Tuesday, January 10. He was 84 years of age, the son of the late Anton and Catherine (Thomas) Wagner. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Elizabeth (Walter), his sons, Michael (Elizabeth) of Horsham, Thomas (Anita) of Warminster, his daughter, his grandchildren, his great grandchildren, and his brother Anthony. Born on July 24 in 1932, Pete was a Korean War veteran, and the owner of Wagner Contractors, Inc. a concrete contracting business, for many years. Pete and Betty were residents of Horsham and hosted many family vacations in Ocean City, NJ. Later they enjoyed frequent trips to Florida. They also resided in the Wesley Enhanced Living Community in Upper Moreland for a time. Pete Wagner was a proud lifelong member of the United German Hungarians. He came to the club as a young boy with both his parents and grandparents. Only a select few can claim anymore, to have physically built the majority of the grounds at the clubhouse. Pete and his company poured every inch of concrete at our club. Pete also served as a longtime member of our Board of Governors, having served back in the early days of our present constitution. He also served for many years on the Finance Committee, overseeing ticket sales at our 3 Day Kirchweihfests and other large events. He brought his children into our club and his oldest son, Michael, has served our club faithfully in various capacities for over 50 years. The German Hungarians offer their deepest sympathies to Pete’s wife Betty and to his children and their families. It can be truly said that Peter Wagner left his mark on our club. ef Our deepest sympathy to Betty (Buerger) Wagner and Michael Wagner and their entire Buerger/Wagner families on the deaths of Betty’s parents, Anna, and Nick Buerger on January 11th and 12th respectively. More info in the next issue.
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—ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE 2017—
BY EMILY FRICKER
January Congratulations to Marlene Fricker and Wednesday, Jan. 4 – Schnitzel Night: A delicious Schnitzel Dinner includes two sides, her husband Bill Galgon who won the beautiplus a salad, bread & butter, & coffee or tea. Have dinner with the Schnitzel-Boy! ful Rosmarein “Strauss” and Basket of Cheer at our Kirchweihfest on November 12. The February event was a huge success, a great crowd, and Wednesday, Feb. 1 – Schnitzel Night a happy event. Our “Geldherr,” Sasha March Malofiy, Jr. did a great job delivering his Wednesday, March 1 – Schnitzel Night “spruch” in “echt schwowisch.” The girls all Saturday, March 11 – Mid-Atlantic Jugend Einzel Competition & Heimatabend looked beautiful in their “Banater Trachts” Saturday, March 18 – St Patrick’s Day Party & Pub Crawl and the boys were handsome in their black Saturday, March 25 – 107th Anniversary Banquet: The Annual celebration of our club. vests and colorful flowered hats. The band, Celebrate our 107th years of success and existence with a gala banquet at our club. Heimatklänge, was great too! The Cultural Group Girls had a successful April bake sale at the December Schnitzel Night Wednesday, April 5 – Schnitzel Night selling boxes of homemade cookies, fudge, May chocolate pretzels, and caramel popcorn. Wednesday, May 3 – Schnitzel Night Hopefully this becomes an annual fundraiser. Wednesday, May 17 – Spring Penny Party: A chance to win many prizes, this event is Our Club Christmas Party began on Sunsponsored by our Women's Auxiliary! day, December 18 with a delicious buffet Saturday May 20 – Mayfest Spring Celebration dinner and an air of anticipation. After the dinner was completed Our Children’s Cultural June Group performed various folk dances and we Wednesday, June 7 – Schnitzel Night can see the talent improving in the older chilJuly dren and the young ones are always adora Wednesday, July 12 – Schnitzel Night ble. After an intermission when the group changed into their special clothing for the August “Nativity Scene,” the narrator began the sto- Wednesday, August 2 – Schnitzel Night ry of the birth of Jesus. Mary and Joseph en- August 22,23,24 – Youth Soccer Registration Nights: Register your player on one of tered, the star, the angels, the shepherds, the these three convenient registration nights! wise men and all the little children in their September animal costumes followed. The Nativity scene Wednesday, Sept. 6 – Schnitzel Night was complete and all sang “Silent Night.” The Sat & Sun Sept. 23 and 24 – Oktoberfest: Our part of Philly Fest Season! Oktoberfest at entertainment ended with the traditional the United German Hungarians means, dancing, soccer, beer, and fun! Don't forget Gersinging of “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” man-Hungarian specialties from the kitchen! An announcement was made that “Santa” was seen in the vicinity and would surely be October here soon. Costumes were quickly changed! Wednesday, Oct. 4 – Schnitzel Night All the kids eagerly waited. The air of antici- Saturday, Oct. 28 – Schocktoberfest Halloween Party: The German-Hungarians Hallowpation was at an all time high. And there he een festival with costumes, food and fun! was – Santa Claus, himself!!! A happy ending November to a joyous Christmas celebration! Life continues and we hope everyone had Wednesday, Nov. 1- Schnitzel Night a very happy Christmas season. But at the Saturday, Nov. 11 – Kirchweihfest: The most beautiful day of the year is the KIRCHWEIHFEST at the United German Hungarians! It is an age-old tradition that is near & dear to end of a life comes death and even though our hearts. It connects us from generation to generation and puts on display who we we expect this, it still hurts to be separated truly are as a people and as a club. from those we love. Michael Wagner, our Wednesday, Nov. 15 – Winter Penny Party: A chance to win many prizes, this event is congenial Treasurer, who has been involved sponsored by our Women's Auxiliary! in our club for over 50 years recently stated, Friday, Nov 17 – Penalty Kick Shoot Out: This fundraiser supports our Youth Soccer “You are not my club people. You are my Program and is a fun night out at the club under the stadium lights! family.” This is how those of us who spend a lot of time at our clubhouse doing various December things, feel about each other. Whether we Friday, Dec. 1 – Girls Night Out Shopping: Eat, drink, shop, and be happy! A girl’s night are on various Boards, Committees, Dance out is just what you need in blustery December. Groups, or Soccer Teams, we are a family. Wednesday, Dec. 6 – Schnitzel Night We love each other and we care! We are Sunday, Dec. 17 – Club Christmas Party: Celebrate Christmas with us at the club! The German Hungarians. usual buffet, performances by the Cultural group and a special visit from Santa! ef www.ughclub.us
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—SCHNITZEL NIGHT—
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—MID-ATLANTIC JUGEND EINZEL & HEIMATABEND— Saturday, March 11, 2017
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)
—Competition & Workshop—
Wednesday, February 1 Wednesday, March 1 Wednesday, April 5
Check-In 9:00am Competition Begins 10:00am Admission Includes Continental Breakfast & Lunch $20.00 Adults $8.00 Children (12 & under)
$11.00 for adults | $5.00 for children
Dancers, Judges, & Accordion Players are Complimentary during daytime and evening events
(Dessert is Available for Purchase | Cash Bar)
Have a great dinner with the Schnitzel-Boy at the UNITED GERMAN HUNGARIANS
down time between the two events for r&r at the clubhouse or hotel
Schnitzel! The Favorite Treat! For Little Boys & Girls to Eat!
—A Mid-Atlantic Heimatabend— Doors Open 6:00pm Food & Beverage Available For Purchase Music at 7:00pm by the Bratwurst Boys of NY Admission $10.00 *full day ticket includes the competition & Heimatabend for $25.00
Artwork by Sofi Walter
—VOLUNTEER— Our grounds are an important part of our club and we need help taking care of them. Those interested in volunteering should contact
Alex Blank 215-779-0845 or blank4488@aol.com UNITED GERMAN-HUNGARIANS OF PHILADELPHIA AND VICINITY 4666 E. BRISTOL ROAD | OAKFORD, PENNSYLVANIA | 19053