February 2015 - Germania of Poughkeepsie

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In Verbindung
Germania Almrausch Schuhplattler Verein
37 Old DeGarmo Road, Poughkeepsie, New York 12603
AlmrauschSecretary@germaniapok.com
Editor: Karen L. Rose / krose@GermaniaPok.com
Vol. 14, No. 1, February 2015
ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Dear Almrausch and Friends,
Are we having winter fun yet?? We all may have to switch our Schuhplatteln
activity to another "s" activity - snowshoeing, skiing, sledding! Fortunately, we
rehearse and meet on Fridays rather than Mondays. I cannot recall when the
schools in our area have been opened on a Monday. We seem to be in a Monday
snow cycle.
Members of the Almrausch participated in our annual
Heritage Day at the Galleria Mall on Valentine's Day
where we promoted our dance group and hopefully
attracted interest in our group and our mother club
Germania. I'm sure everyone enjoyed the fresh Apfel
Strudel from the bake sale, and the Kinder performance.
On February 20th we volunteered as kitchen and wait
staff for Germania's Biergarten.
Willkommen! Germania Almrausch welcomes its newest associate members:
Arthur Kascsak and Stacy & Stephen Molison! Arthur's grandkids Julianna and Lydia, and Stacy and
Steve's kids Olivia, Isabelle, Jackson and Jacob dance with the
Germania Almrausch Kindergruppe!
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Bericht von der Vorplattler, P 2
Kinder Talk, P 3
Our club's history, P 4-8
Quotes and Gaufest News, P 9
Germania Almrausch news, P 10
Personal Tidbits, P 12
History of the Schuhplattler - part 3, P 13
45th Stiftungsfest details, P 15-18
Calendar, P 19
Pictures throughout!
Plans are moving forward for our 45th Stiftstungfest on May
30th and we hope to see many of you there. Really, the snow
should be melted by then!
Christine Pattantyús, Vorstand
Please consider an ad for our
commemorative program book (see pages
17 & 18 for details and order form).
Alles gute zum 45. Jubiläum * 30. Mai 2015
Bericht von der Vorplattler
Februar 2015
I want to Thank our dancing Members and Kindergruppe and all of the families that supported the
Club throughout the 2014 Season. Your commitment and participation was and is greatly
appreciated!
What a busy year 2014 was! From all of the various engagements throughout the year to
participating in the actual Oktoberfest in Germany, the Almrausch were present and in force.
Already in the New Year, the Almrausch have hosted and participated in several Germania Events.
It certainly looks like 2015 will be just as busy and engaging as 2014!
In just a few months, we get to celebrate our 45th Stiftungsfest! It’s truly something special and
like all Birthdays, something to look forward too. I know our Chairman, Gert-jan has been hard at
work making sure this year’s celebration on Saturday May 30th, will be nothing less than
successful and fun!
Then in July, Germania Almrausch will attend and participate in this year’s Gaufest. This too will
be a celebratory event, as the Gauverband Nordamerika holds its 25th Bi-annual Gaufest in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This year, Sabine Doedée (Kinder-Gruppe member) will compete for the
first time in the Jugendeinzel Preisplattln for her age group. She will have at least 11 other
Almrausch members there to support and cheer her on. Go team Almrausch!!!
Finally, I would like to congratulate all of the 2015-16 elected Officers and acknowledge all of the
hard work put in by the 2013-2014 outgoing Officers. Much success to Horst Schaffner in his new
role as 2. Vorstand and to Marijo Weinzierl as Trachtenmutter and Vortänzerin. We wish them
well in their new roles. A special thanks to Gábor and Evelyn, whose efforts and accomplishments
were/are greatly appreciated.
I look forward to another great year for Germania Almrausch!
Mit freundlichen Grüßen,
John Weinzierl, Vorplattler
Germania Almrausch S.V.
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Kinder Talk
- By David Yearack
The first dance rehearsals of the year have been spent
reviewing the dances the kids know. At each practice we
have had over 20 kids present which is a great number of
kids to have to start out the 2015 season.
I want to thank each of the kids who sent me cards last
year for my surgery, each card and well wish brighten
my day and has helped my recovery.
On Sunday February 22, 2015, the Kindergruppe will
participate in a community service event in support of
Kinder member Hazel Mangelsdorf: Girl Scout
International Thinking Day at Tymor Park. We are happy
to help Hazel earn a badge for this event.
Om March 20th at 7pm we will again dance at
Netherwood Elementary School's spaghetti dinner.
We are looking forward to the upcoming events in May
at Germania: the Maifest on May 16th and 17th and our
45th Anniversary dance on May30th, the Kinderfest on
June 6th, and then the Oktoberfest season this fall.
I also want to thank my co-director Jen who has been
managing the Kindergruppe while I am still recovering.
I also want to thank the rest of the Almrausch members
who are stepping in to help with Kinder rehearsal.
Without your help it would not be possible to show the
kids the various dances and all parts of the dance.
Right: Hazel at last year's Kinderfest!
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GERMANIA ALMRAUSCH S.V.
ANNIVERSARY EDITION NEWSLETTER - HISTORY
Germania of Poughkeepsie was founded in 1850, then known as Germania Singing Society, and
strives to dedicate German song and language to the community and provide a place of gathering for
people of European decent. In 1969, after seeing a performance of Schuhplattler dances at a festival, a
handful of Germania members formed a group and set forth its purpose to promote and preserve
Bavarian folk dance and culture. On January 23, 1970 the first official meeting of “Germania
Almrausch” was held under the leadership of Charter President Robert E. Rose Jr., who held that
position until June 1974, and Charter Vorplattler Charles Angevine. In fact, the founding members
were Robert, Charles, Len Plumb, Ed Berger, Clarence Babe Killmer, Rosina Huettinger Wilkert, Dorrie
Rose, and Ingeborg T. Egan (documented in the minutes of the 1st monthly meeting). Charles, who
had danced with Edelweiss-Passaic of New Jersey since he was a teenager, was the only member with
experience. With the blessing and help of Edelweiss-Passaic, Charles brought sheet music, dances and
information about Tracht to the Almrausch and continued to teach the group until he transferred out
of the area in 1971. At that time George Hupe was appointed Vorplattler and held this position until
January of 1977. He held this position again at various times over the years, as well as other positions
during his active membership such as 2. Vorplattler, President and Business Manager.
The first recorded election of officers was held on June 23, 1971; Almrausch had 22 members at that
time and 16 voting members were present. Annual elections were held in June until 1975 and then
Almrausch revised its bylaws calling for annual elections to be held in January. The first time
Trachtenmutter became an elected position was January 14, 1976. Trustees were appointed until the
election held on January 12, 1977. In 2004, officer terms were changed to two years. Vortänzerin
(female dance leader) is historically an appointed officer position, except years 2006-2013 when she
was an elected officer. In 2015, the positions of Trustee, Business Manager and Zweite Vorplattler
were eliminated in an effort to balance the officer-member ratio.
On April 3, 1971, Almrausch held a dance at Germania Hall on 197 Church Street, City of
Poughkeepsie, called Gründungsfest to celebrate its first year. There were 292 tickets sold; the
Knickerbockers provided the music and the group performed the Kronentanz. After that, the group's
annual anniversary dance was held the fourth Saturday of April until the Church Street clubhouse
was sold in 1997; now our Stiftungsfest celebration is held bi-annually in the spring. The Kronentanz
was the group's traditional Ehrentanz up until and including the 35th Stiftungsfest in 2005, which
was held at The Italian Center because Germania's new clubhouse was still under construction. On
April 28, 2007, Almrausch held its first Stiftungsfest in its new home at Germania Hall, 37 Old
DeGarmo Road, Town of Poughkeepsie. We welcomed our Patenverein Edelweiss-Passaic (Passaic,
NJ), our Patenkind Auerhahn SV (Oley, PA), SG Alpenland Montreal (Canada), and Alpenrose SV
(Lancaster, PA), and celebrated to the music of The Austrian Boys Band.
Together with Germania Singing Society and Germania Blue & White Soccer Club, on June 7, 1987
the Germania Almrausch participated in the City of Poughkeepsie's Tricentennial Parade and
celebration of 300 years of People, Pride and Progress. The parade proceeded down Hooker Avenue to
the River Front Festival at Bartlett Park, and Almrausch performed.
THE MUSIC AND PERFORMANCES
The group’s first musician was Fritz Doneit who mastered his accordion with much encouragement
from the group. Fritz played for many years for the adults and the children. When he retired his
accordion he played piano for the children’s group into the early eighties. Fritz became a member of
Germania in 1938, Honorary Member in 1999 and sadly passed away at age 98 in 2001. The group
was also fortunate over the years to dance to the accordion music of Joe Eppich (1977-1982) and
Steve Mazucca, and the button box music of Adam Levine. Currently the Almrausch adult group
currently relies on recorded music. After Fritz, our Kindergruppe danced to the accordion music of
Ursula Holl, Esther Odescalchi, Steve Mazucca and currently to the accordion music of dance member
Marion Bauer who learned to play from band leader and longtime Almrausch friend Joe Unger.
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With pride Almrausch had its first performance in its own backyard at the Germania Picnic on July
12, 1970. Its first public appearance was on August 2, 1970 at the Clearwater Sloop Festival on the
Hudson’s riverfront in Poughkeepsie. In addition to the ‘plattlers’, Almrausch performed fest dances
such as the Muhlradl and the Steire Figuren Tanz. By 1971 membership had grown to 20+ members
and on April 3, 1971 the group held its first Stiftungsfest (celebration of our founding year) at
Germania Hall, then on Church Street in the City of Poughkeepsie. Our Ehrentanz (honorary dance)
was the Kronen Tanz and through the years following it became the club’s anniversary Ehrentanz until
active membership fell below six couples. The club has been honored to dance throughout the East
Coast. Favorite past times include the Purling festival, Bear Mountain, New Hackensack Bier Fest,
Great Escape, Taj Mahal, Bellayre Ski Lodge, Black Forest Mill Restaurant, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Church and West Point Officer’s Club. Almrausch currently performs annually at Germania's 3-day
Oktoberfest, Hunter Mountain, Yulan Fire Department Oktoberfest in Barryville, Tymor Park in Union
Vale, Poughkeepsie Galleria Mall and Germania's Maifest. The group has also donated its time
entertaining at hospitals, nursing homes and schools.
KINDERGRUPPE
The Almrausch members who had children encouraged the children to learn the Schuhplattler dances.
By 1971 the Germania Almrausch Kindergruppe had taken its formation under the direction of Gloria
Hupe. Gloria first taught the Kindergruppe the Bandltanz, a maypole dance. The original children
dancers were Hugo Fueglein Jr., Diane Hupe, Norman Licis, Audrey and Robert Rose, Charlotte
Barnum, Joey Huettinger, and Cindy Plumb. By August of 1971 the Kindergruppe consisted of
approximately eight couples and Hugo Fueglein Sr. helped Gloria teach. In 1973, their successor
Kindergruppe directors were Bob and Dorrie Rose followed by Fred & Elizabeth Wilkins who directed
the group at a time in its history when Kindergruppe was broken into a children’s group and a teen
(junior) group. Ann Von Knoblauch and Fred Salchli directed the Junior Group until 1977 which is
when all the teens moved into the adult group. Members Gábor and Christine Pattantyús, who took
leadership of the Kindergruppe from 1978 until 1993, were proud to have the children present the
‘Miner’s Dance’ at the Almrausch 19th Anniversary, a dance that was taught to them by Adam Levine.
Gábor also brought the Ambosstanz to the Kindergruppe and taught them the Steire Figurin Tanz.
After the Pattantyús’ retired as Directors, Dan Bauer and Pam Capelli took the leadership and in 1994
they took the Kindergruppe to the 1st Mid-Atlantic Kinderfest hosted by Auerhahn SV in Oley, PA.
Sadly, membership dwindled and when Pam’s family relocated to Florida in July 1995 the
Kindergruppe folded. It was revived in year 2000 under the direction of David and Faith Yearack with
their niece and nephew dancing and families Rose, Doedee, Zehner and Zuck. In 2007 Dave attended
a workshop hosted by our Patenverein Edelweiss-Passaic and from it brought the Besentanz to the
Kindergruppe; at our 37th Stiftungsfest the dance was showcased using broom props donated to us by
Edelweiss-Passaic. In 2010 Dave and Faith re-introduced the Bankl Tanz at the urging of their son
Erik; the benches for the Kindergruppe were handmade and donated by Hank Parslow. Faith codirected the Kindergruppe through 2012; Jennifer Reichert became co-director in 2013 and Dave
continues as its director. At the beginning of 2015, the Kindergruppe had grown to more than 20 kids.
They have been teaching the Kindergruppe dances that the adults perform and we look forward to
performances we do with both groups on the floor.
On June 5, 2010, Almrausch was the host of the 17th annual Mid-Atlantic Kinderfest. Sixteen Verein
checked in representing the Germania Kinderchor and Schuhplattler Kindergruppen from New York,
New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Quebec. We held a parade of over 170 children in Tracht
to the music of The Austrian Boys Band. The 2010 Kinderfest Committee was Dave & Faith Yearack,
Karen Rose and Jennifer Reichert who were later joined by Evelyn Wuytack and George & Gloria Hupe.
Karen and Faith introduced the first ever traveling Kinderfest scrapbooks; over 45 pages capturing
most of the first 16 years of Kinderfest. The memories of our hosted Kinderfest, and each year since,
are now within the pages of those books and passed to the next host each year to be shared by all.
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Almrausch is proud to have a children’s dance group in addition to its adult group and recognizes it is
important to invest in the children as the club’s future.
GAU
Edelweiss-Passaic accepted to be the group’s Patenverein and sponsor their application to the
Gauverband Nordamerika, Bayerisher Schuhplattler und Trachten Vereine. This organization is
composed of Bavarian folk dance groups and Trachten vereine throughout the US and Canada. In
1974 Germania Almrausch S.V. was voted into the Gauverband. Since that time, Almrausch has had
the honor of sponsoring two clubs joining the Gauverband: The Original Auerhahn Schuhplattler of
Miami (at the request of Honorary member Gene Somma who had moved to Florida in 1979) and in
1984, the Auerhahn S.V. of Oley, PA (which celebrated its 25th anniversary in April 2005). Our
relationship with Auerhahn of Oley began in the early 1970's before they were even founded when we
met George Babilon, then with Edelweiss Reading, at the Barnsville PA festival where he was running
a wein stube.
The Gauverband was formed as a federation to form bonds and improve communication between
Vereine throughout North America, and because dance style varies from one region to another, it also
sets the rules and guidelines for Preisplatteln. Preisplatteln (competition dancing) takes place every
two years and is hosted by a member Verein. This gathering is called “Gaufest”. Almrausch attended
its first Gaufest in Montreal, 1975 and is proud to have been represented at most Gaufests since then.
Almrausch participated in Gruppen (group) Preisplatteln in Montreal, 1975; New York City, 1981; New
Jersey, 1989 and Buffalo, 1993. At the 7th Gaufest in 1979, hosted by GTEV D'Oberlandler, Los
Angeles, California, the Germania Almrausch was presented with the Weitpreis, a silver trophy given to
the Verein that had traveled farthest to hold onto until the next Gaufest. In 2013, at the 24th Gaufest,
junior member Janneke Doedée represented Almrausch by competing in the Einzelpreisplatteln (one
couple competition) 16-34 Age Group - a first for her and the Club! While she and her partner, Phillip
Loeschinger from GTEV Schlierachtaler Stamm, did not place, they did do very well for their first time
together and for an age group that saw 66 couples compete. In 2015, Kindergruppe member Sabine
Doedée plans to participate in both the Mid-Atlantic Jugend Einzelplatteln and the Einzelpreisplatteln
at the 25th Gaufest.
TRACHT
The first dirndl worn by the women was made locally by seamstress Krista Kohlmaier. The dirndls
worn over the years after that were made by Almrausch members Inge Egan, Dorry Rose-Mathewson
and Margarethe Killmer. In 1974, Almrausch first appeared in Fest Tracht (formal clothing). The club’s
Miesbacher Tracht consisted of a deep red wine skirt with black velvet ribbon circling the bottom, a
Meider and a white cotton blouse, apron and shawl set with lace inserts. Today the ladies wear a silk
shawl and apron with their Fest Tracht. In 1981, the men received its club designed crosspiece for the
hosenträger (suspenders). It is embroidered with the Verein’s name and was made by Trachten
Pöllmann in Munich, Germany. The hunter green dirndl was made by Ernst Licht and was first worn
by the group at the 12th Gaufest in 1989. Almrausch later adopted a black-teal plaid skirt made by a
seamstress in Albany and a blue dirndl made in Canada by a woman named Regina. The men
purchased and started wearing Bauchgurt (belts) in 2005. Material scraps from our dirndls from three
decades were sewn into a quilt by Kathleen Magiera of Cranston, RI (cousin of Almrausch member
Karen Rose) and the quilt was raffled off at our 35th Stiftungsfest on May 14, 2005. In 2015, a hunter
green shirt and spencer, a black shirt, and multicolored aprons were made for the adult women by
Bergland Trachten. As for the history of the Kindergruppe Tracht, the Kindergruppe adopted a black
spencer and burgundy Tracht skirts handed down by the adult women around 2002. Since the group
continued to grow in size and the girls outnumbered the skirts, in 2005 the girls then wore a green
multi-colored skirt with pink hearts, and a mauve colored apron and shawl set, that was made by
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Anny Mueller of SG Alpenland Montreal; they first wore it at our 35th Stiftungsfest. Singer Helga
Razey Nowak later made a new mauve apron and shawl set for the girls. In 2009 the girls adopted a
blue dirndl and a multicolored checked apron made by Bergland Trachten in Kansas and wore it for
the first time at the 16th Mid-Atlantic Kinderfest. In 2014, the girls adopted the black flowered skirt
with yellow aprons using unused material and gently used dirndls the adults wore in the 1980's.; and
they found material to continue wearing burgundy skirts to match the adults. Our boys wear
lederhosen that we purchase from Ernst Licht Embroidery and Imports and alternate between white
shirts and blue checked shirts.
THE FLAG (FAHNEN)
In 1972, a committee was created to work on getting the group a table flag; its members were Rolf
Dammenhayn, George & Gloria Hupe, Bob Rose, Fred Salchli, and Inge Egan. Rudolf Jaeger took
drawings, made by the members, to Markt Hohenwart in West Germany where nuns hand
embroidered the group’s table flag. It is made of silk and is bordered by 14K gold fringe. It arrived from
Germany in 1974. The inscription on the table flag’s backside reads “Treu dem Guten Alten Brauch”
(loyal to the good ol’ traditions). The group’s full size parade and display flag is an exact replica of the
table flag. It was ordered from Reichardt Flag Shop in Poughkeepsie and made in Pennsylvania. It
arrived at the club in 1984 and was shown to family and friends at the 14th Stiftungsfest. The weekend
of April 19, 1991 Almrausch celebrated its 21st Anniversary and Fahnenweihe (to devote the flag
solemnly to a purpose). April 20, 1991 was officially proclaimed “Fahnenweihe Day” by City of
Poughkeepsie Mayor Robert E Bleakley and was also recognized by the County Legislature, State
Assembly and State Senate. The service was lead by Rev. Richard LaMorte, Pastor of Our Lady of
Mount Carmel Church and was accompanied by Pastor Henry Wuertz of the First Evangelical
Lutheran Church. Almrausch was honored to have the Germania Men & Ladies Singers sing the
hymns for the service. Following the flag blessing, Almrausch and its guest Vereine paraded to the
Poughkeepsie Main Mall and danced the traditional Massenplattler (dance as a large group) around
the Bee Hive. The formal banquet was held at the Civic Center and the group took pride presenting its
own version of the Marianna Plattler under the leadership of 1. Vorplattler Joseph Sultana to
approximately 500 guests. This memorable weekend gave Almrausch open doors to new friendships
and to strengthen old friendships. Almrausch's first Fahnenträger (flag-bearer) was Henry Schmitz
(1979-1984). The honor of carrying the club's flag was then held by Mark H Delaney, Steve Wood, Greg
Delaney, Mark E Delaney and Gertjan Doedee, and currently Michael Reichert.
GOOD TIMES, GOOD FRIENDS…
Music, Dance and Gemuetlichkeit! Through the years the Almrausch has come to know and love a
great many people within the Gauverband. It was through these lifelong friendships that the 12:01
Club was organized. Members of Germania Almrausch SV, Alpenveilchen, Auerhahn SV and United
German Hungarian Schuhplattlers came up with the idea to co-host a Gaufest hospitality room and it
was a tremendous success at the 12th Gaufest in 1989 in New Jersey! John Blank, Gary Phlag, Ronnie
Row and Robb Rose will never forget the line that formed outside the door waiting to get in, or the
bottles of Jägermeister that were consumed! Alpenrose Schuhplattlers later joined the 12:01 Club at
Auerhahn’s Annual Picnic; a ceremonial event that was all in good fun. The name of the club comes
from not being able to open the doors of your hospitality room to guests until after Midnight, which is
when the Gaufest Banquet ends. Cartoonist Marty Qatani designed a special logo: a penguin dressed
in Lederhosen pouring a shot of Jägermeister! The logo appeared on post-it stickers and letterhead in
1989 and on embroidered shirts in 1993. Musicians from the participating Vereine would provide a
musical jamboree at each party. Unfortunately by the 15th Gaufest it was getting too hard to host the
12:01 Club Hospitality Room due to cost and hotel restrictions, so the 12:01 Club disbanded.
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Almrausch, a daughter club of Germania of Poughkeepsie, is proud to call Germania Hall home.
Several Almrausch members serve on the Germania Board as well as on committees each year. In
1996, Almrausch donated and installed a swing set to Germania which was a welcome addition to the
Germania festival grounds. In 2006, Almrausch moved, enlarged and improved the swing set and in
2008 installed a chain link fence for the playground. It takes pride in seeing Germania’s future, the
children, playing there. In addition to some monetary donations by the group and its individual
members during the construction of the new clubhouse, a group of Almrausch members and friends
were instrumental in building the vestibule that serves as the main entrance of the new clubhouse
which opened in the summer of 2006. Almrausch members Robert Rose and Mike Reichert also served
on the team that was instrumental in building the bar at the new clubhouse under the leadership of
Germania member, the late Cal Baker. The group hopes to help as much as it can with future
improvements of the Germania clubhouse, pavilion and grounds. It donates annually at Germania's
Christmas Party and to its 25-Week Club insurance fund, and as a newsletter advertiser.
Germania Almrausch Schuhplattler Verein would like to recognize our members with 25 or more years
of membership that are still active: Grete Licis, Christine & Gábor Pattantyús, Robb & Karen Rose and
Dave & Faith Yearack.
Almrausch continues to look for new members and hopes that many generations to come will join us
and continue to bring Bavarian dance into the community, uphold true traditions and promote
German social and cultural activities.
1973: Dorrie, Inge & Margarethe
1975 Kindergruppe
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Muhlradl at Germania Picnic July 12, 1970
Circa 1989: Lenny, Grete, George & Gloria
Inge Egan
Gabor & Chris 1973
"Organs come in all sizes."
"Fleep flops."
"I wanna know, why do I smell like fish?"
"This is between a wife and a husband." "We're not married."
"What's wrong with that?" "What's right with it???"
"Robb, you've changed. The first time I met you, you were all professional."
"We met at Pickles and Chits."
"It's a 6-hour drive."
"No its not. It's 3 1/2." "You have to drive the speed limit."
"I second the emotion."
"I can't see it, it's so tiny." [Get your head out of the gutter; talking about name pins here!]
Response to our being referred to as the youth of Germania: "The youth group is officially gone."
"GJ was voted the Kassier Rippchen."
"We're brown nosers."
"What are our parents giving us?" "Advice."
"There's more beef coming."
"Thank God."
"He's the conscience of Almrausch."
"My God! There're no bartenders!!"
"How does it feel to have your friend wear your mother's nightgown?"
"He's Gaborable."
"Ten....cents." "Double nickels."
"We need a prop picture."
"Most colorful.... Rachael!"
"Ya know Jim, whatever you get you need to share with the Almrausch!"
"Since you didn't order pizza, I got some crackers instead."
"Tracey, your husband is sooooo talented."
"He's guarding the beer with his wife."
"I like drunk Jenny better, she goes to the diner. Sober Jenny goes home."
GJ to Horst: "We're going to do one Steirer."
Reply: "What. You and me??"
Germania Almrausch is a member of the Gauverband Nordamerika, an umbrella organization for many of
the Schuhplattler Vereine within the United States and Canada. This year marks the Gauverband's 50th
Anniversary and their 25th Gaufest (held bi-annually). This will be a very special event for Schuhplattlers
nationwide given this milestone. The host club S.V.E.V. D'Oberlandler, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
expects between 2000 to 2500 Schuhplattlers to attend the 25th Gaufest, including groups from Germany!
This year's Gaufest will be held Thursday July 30, 2015 through Sunday August 2, 2015. As with all
Gaufeste, dance competition is the highlight of the event. Gruppenpreisplatteln and Jugendeinzelplatteln
occur on Saturday August 1st. Our Kindergruppe member Sabine Doedee plans to take part in the
Jugendeinzelplatteln (children's single-couple dancing competition) in the youth level 12 to 15 years old.
This will be her first time competing at the Gaufest and the Almrausch's second time having a member
participate in Jugendeinzelplatteln (Janneke was the first in 2013). Sabine also plans to participate in the
Mid-Atlantic Jugendeinzelplatteln in March (held at Enzian Volkstazgruppe in Newark, DE), so this is
exciting news for our Verein. So far the Almrausch has 14 members planning to attend this year's Gaufest:
Marijo & John Weinzierl, Janneke & Sabine Doedee, Horst Schaffner & Kimberly Brown, Christine &
Gábor Pattantyús, Gerhard & Robin Stoetzel, Barbara & Angelo Giaimo, Beverly Orser and Gertjan Doedee.
Almrausch members and Kindergruppe families that need more information should contact Marijo Weinzierl
as soon as possible, especially since the hotel reservation deadline has passed and we are sending in our
official reservations in the next thirty days.
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GERMANIA ALMRAUSCH NEWS
Our annual meeting and bi-annual elections were held on Friday January 16, 2015.
Congratulations January 2015-December 2016 Executive Board:
Christine Pattantyús, 1. Vorstand
Horst Schaffner, 2. Vorstand
Beverly Orser, Sekretärin
Gertjan Doedée, Kassier
John Weinzierl, Vorplattler
Marijo Weinzierl, Vortänzerin und Trachtenmutter
David Yearack and Jennifer Reichert, Jugendvertreter
Special thanks for their willingness to serve our Verein for the upcoming two-year term.
Additionally, the following non-officer appointments were made and accepted:
Michael Reichert, Fahnenträger
Karen Rose, Archivarin and Pressewart of In Verbindung
Marion Bauer, Kindergruppe Musikerin
Gábor Pattantyus, Good & Welfare
Thank you to all! We look forward to the next two years under the leadership of these members!
We wish to thank the following for their service the past two years: Gábor Pattantyús served us as Vice President
and did his part to assist during a time when Vorplattler was a vacant position. Also, he maintained the photo
albums as the club's historian for over a decade. Evelyn Wuytack filled the vacancy of Trachtenmutter in 2011
followed by a two year elected term; she got our Kindergruppe girls into the new black flowered skirts with
yellow aprons and started the project that is underway to outfit the adult women in new Tracht. Karen Rose
served as the group's Vortänzerin (dance leader for the women) putting her focus on breaking down some of the
dances and fine tuning the dance performances; there were three new women learning Schuhplattler dancing
during her term. Jennifer Reichert served as Trustee since 2008 until the position was eliminated this year. As a
Trustee, Jenny could be relied upon to be a voice of the members, join committees, and volunteer, in addition to
her duties as Kindergruppe Co-Director which she accepted in 2013 and continues with today. For many years
Grete Licis served as the group's Good & Welfare Chairperson and successfully kept the membership informed of
health developments with members both past and present, special occasion announcements, sending greeting
cards and putting together and delivering gift baskets on behalf of the club. Horst Schaffner no longer holds the
title of the group's Business Manager, an eliminated position, but those duties were assumed by our Vice
President to which he was elected to this year.
We also wish to acknowledge and thank the 45th Stiftungsfest Committee and subcommittees:
Chairman: Gertjan Doedee
Co-Chair: Beverly Orser and Christine Pattantyús.
Program Book: Karen Rose and Kimberly Brown
Decorations: Jennifer Reichert, Heather Blatz and Faith Yearack
Kitchen and Mother Club Liaisons: Dave Yearack and Michael Reichert
Raffle: Marijo Weinzierl and Grete Licis
Chef: Gerhard Stoetzel
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1974
Left: 1984 Group Photo
Right: 1994 Hunter Mountain
Kindergruppe
Left 1970's
Right 1980's
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MORGAN BLATZ, a sophomore, was selected as a Silver Key Award Winner in the Regional
Scholastic Art Awards Competition for an animated video she created in her Computer Graphics class at
Arlington High School. She received a certificate and lapel pin during an awards ceremony at SUNY
New Paltz on Friday, February 6th. Congratulations!
Congratulations to DAVID YEARACK and LISA FAITH YEARACK
who were among the honorees at the 165th Germania Membership Dinner
celebrating 25-year membership in Germania of Poughkeepsie! Dave and
Faith became part of the Germania family when they joined Germania
Almrausch Schuhplattler Verein in 1990. Their contributions to the success
of the Almrausch are worth reflection. In 1993, both were part of the
group's Gau Team and at the 14th Gaufest, in Buffalo, New York, Faith
competed in the Gruppen Preisplatteln, and Dave stood ready as an
alternate. Even before they had kids of their own, they revived the
Kindergruppe in year 2000 with about five couples including their niece and nephew Kimmie and
Patrick, and Dave continues to serve as Kindergruppe Director today. Both of their children April and
Erik dance with the Kindergruppe. Dave has also held the Almrausch officer positions of VicePresident, President, Treasurer for 11 years, 2nd Vorplattler for 2 years and Vorplattler for 4 years.
Faith served as Kindergruppe Co-Director until 2012, and has also held the
Almrausch officer positions of Trustee, Secretary for 7 years and
Vortänzerin for 3 years. Dave and Faith served on the Committee for our
successful hosting of the 17th Mid-Atlantic Kinderfest in 2010 where we
had about 170 children at the Germania Festival Grounds representing 16
east coast Verein. Faith worked with Karen Rose on the first traveling
Kinderfest Scrapbook (their Jägermeister song writing is not their only
talent!). Faith has been a food service volunteer at Germania Hall and at
both Maifest and Oktoberfest each year, and has donated her time to the Kinder parties committee since
2007. Dave served on the Germania Gala Committee, as a Trustee for Germania, helped construct the
vestibule of the new Germania Hall in 2006, participated in the playground fundraising and renovations,
and donates his time to taking down and putting up the flowers that decorate the ceiling greens. Dave is
also a food service volunteer and has playfully been called Da Grill Man. He has served on the Festival
Committee since 2006. Thank you Dave and Faith for your dedication and continued membership!
Herzlichen Glückwunsch und alles Gute zum Geburtstag wünscht dir Christine
Pattantyús 3-Feb, Gloria Hupe 6-Feb, Diane Zehner 6-Feb, Marion Bauer 14Mar, Grete Licis 27-Mar, Faith Yearack 13-Apr and Marijo Weinzierl 30-Apr.
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Hochzeitstag!
Diane & Steve Zehner 4-Dec; Ann-Marie & John Lewis 14-Feb; Pam & Ron Capelli 26-Apr
PICTURES NEEDED FOR PROGRAM BOOK: Members and fellow Trachtlers. If you have
pictures from our Fahnenweihe in 1991, or anniversary dances 1971-2000, please email to
KRose@GermaniaPok.com, or I can scan and return to you. PLEASE LOOK FOR US!
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What’s in a name? The History of the Schuhplattler – part 3
By John Weinzierl
The Bavarian homeland is where most of the Schuhplattlers we dance come from.
The Free State of Bavaria, or “Freistaat
Bayern” is one of 16 federal states or
“Länder” that comprise Germany today.
With 70,548 square kilometers, Bavaria
makes up almost a fifth of the total land
area of Germany, making it Germany’s
largest state. Bavaria’s 12.5 million
inhabitants live within 7 administrative
districts or “Regierungsbezirke”. Within
each administrative district are smaller
districts known as “Bezirke”. And within
each of these are “Landkreise” (rural
districts) and “Kreisfreie Stadt (local cities).
Bavaria’s largest city, Munich, with 1.5
million citizens is also its capital and lies
within the administrative district of
“Oberbayern” or Upper Bavaria. Many of
the “Plattlers” we dance and “Tracht” we
wear originate from the Oberbayern
district.
To be continued…
The Kronentanz at our 35th Stiftungsfest on May 14, 2005 at The Italian Center
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LOOKING BACK AT GAUFEST
Germania Almrausch Gau Teams 12. Gaufest 1989 hosted jointly by Bayern Verein Newark (Union, NJ) and EdelweissPassaic SV (Fairfield, NJ) and 14. Gaufest 1993 hosted by S.G.T.V. Edelweiss (Buffalo, NY)
Germania Almrausch at the 18. Gaufest 2001 hosted by Die Gemuetlichen Enzianer (Franklin Square, NY) at the Nevele
Resort in the Catskill Mountains and 19. Gaufest 2003 hosted by United German Hungarians (Oakford, PA) at Hershey Park
Horst, Marijo and John at the 22. Gaufest 2009 hosted by Toledo Holzhacker Buam (Toledo, OH); John, Marijo, Janneke and
Sabine at the 23. Gaufest 2011 hosted by S.T.V. Maiglöckchen (Daytona Beach, FL); and Janneke Doedee and Janneke and
her partner, Phillip Loeschinger from GTEV Schlierachtaler Stamm competing in the Einzelpreisplatteln at the 24. Gaufest
2013 hosted by STV Bavaria (Cleveland, OH) at the Kalahari Resort
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GERMANIA ALMRAUSCH SCHUHPLATTLER VEREIN
45TH STIFTUNGSFEST * MAY 30, 2015
Herzlich Willkommen!
Everyone is sincerely welcome to join us!
We are Celebrating 45 years of
promoting and fostering an interest in
Bavarian folk dancing and other expressions
of the German culture!
DOORS OPEN 6:30PM; DINNER SERVED 7:00PM
Das Abendessen (Dinner) Kassler Rippchen
mit Kartoffelpüree und Sauerkraut
(Smoked Pork with mashed potatoes and sauerkraut)
Dessert mit Kaffee oder Tee (Dessert with Coffee or Tea)
Unterhaltung (Entertainment)
Music by Bernie’s Orchestra
Schuhplattler dance performances throughout
the evening by Germania Almrausch und Kindergruppe
and guest Schuhplattler Verein
This is a sellout event!
Non-Plattler
Tickets $30.00
$10/$15 for Children
age 5-12
Schuhplattler
Verein Tickets $20
Kinder $10/$15
(Beer, Wine & Soda
for Trachtlers)
Pre-paid Reservations due by April 30, 2015
Contact Beverly Orser at 914-456-0237
almrauschsecretary@germaniapok.com
Checks payable to “Germania Almrausch, SV”
should be mailed to Beverly Orser, c/o Stiftungsfest
11 Straub Drive, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569,
or can be mailed to: Germania of Poughkeepsie
Stiftungsfest
37 Old DeGarmo Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham in Fishkill, NY is pleased to offer a Group Rate for:
GERMANIA ALMRAUSCH ~ 45th Stiftungsfest ~
May 30, 2015 for 20 rooms, one night
Queen Suite with Queen bed (sleeps 4), Sofa bed, Fully-equipped kitchen … $119.00
Double Double Suite (sleeps 6), Fully-equipped kitchen, Sofa bed … $119.00
Penthouse Queen- Loft bed, Murphy bed (sleeps 6), Full kitchen, 2 baths … $129.00

Room Reservations will be made individually and guaranteed by individual credit cards.

This Group Block will have a Cut-off Date of 3 Weeks in advance of the group reservation date.

Room Availability and the Group Rates cannot be guaranteed for reservations made past the Cut-off Date.

Room type and location cannot be guaranteed but every effort will be made to fulfill requests.

Guests should identify reservations as part of the “GERMANIA ALMRAUSCH” when calling the hotel.

Check-in time for guests is 3PM - Check-out time is 12:00 noon - Room Cancellations are allowed until 3PM.

Please be courteous to other guests. Quiet time begins at 10PM.

Additional nights before or after the date will be at the same rates, depending on room availability.

All Room Rates must include local taxes, unless a NY State Tax Exempt Certificate is on file.

This Group Rate will apply to only this specific Group Block and Dates as described above.
To Make a Reservation Call the Front Desk – (845) 896-5210
Note you must still call to make your reservations.
Additional Hotels and Motels in the Poughkeepsie Area
Poughkeepsie Courtyard by Marriot
2641 South Road (Route 9 South), Poughkeepsie / 845-485-6336
Best Western Plus – The Inn & Suites at the Falls
50 Red Oaks Mill Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY / 800-568-8520
Holiday Inn Express Poughkeepsie
2750 South Road (Route 9 North), Poughkeepsie / 845 473-1151
Residence Inn Poughkeepsie
2525 South Rd. (US Route 9), Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 / 845-463-4343
Hampton Inn and Suites Poughkeepsie
2361 South Road, US Route 9, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 / 855-271-3622
Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel
40 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (next to Mid-Hudson Civic Center) / (845) 485-5300
45. Stiftungsfest / Saturday, May 30, 2015
Germania Hall, Poughkeepsie, New York
Commemorative Program Book
Boosters
$2 / per name (Please Print)
Amount Due: __ # names @ $2 each = $ _____________
Deadline: April 15, 2015
Email booster list to KRose@GermaniaPok.com
Subject: Program Book Boosters
See Page 2 for ad prices and payment instructions
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Germania Hall, Poughkeepsie, New York
Commemorative Program Book
Advertisements / Personal Greetings (Black & White)
Full Page (approx. 4" x 7")
Half Page (approx. 4" x 3")
1/4 Page (approx. 2" x 3")
$40
$20
$10
MS Word, Rich Text, or Power Point formats only.
Ads can contain pictures, graphics, clip art.
Email ad to KRose@GermaniaPok.com (Subject: Program Book ad)
Payment
Name: _____________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________
Phone: __________________ Email: _________________________________
Ad(s): __ @ $40
__ @ $20
Booster total = $ ______
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Total enclosed: $ ______
Checks payable to Germania Almrausch
Mail check and this form to:
45. Stiftungsfest Program Book
Karen Rose
93 E Cedar Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Questions: (845)471-7442 or KRose@GermaniaPok.com
Thank you for your support!
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GERMANIA ALMRAUSCH CALENDAR
AS OF 2/1/2015 - DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
ALMRAUSCH REHEARSALS: KINDER 7:30PM ADULTS 8:30PM
* There may be a delay in rehearsal start time on dinner nights depending on hall layout, dinner attendance and time last meal is ordered
Feb 20
Feb 27
Feb 28
Mar 06
Mar 07
Mar 13
Mar 13
Mar 14
Mar 14
Mar 17
Mar 20
Mar 20
Mar 21
Mar 27
Mar 28
Mar 28
Mar 28
Apr 10
Apr 10
Apr 18
Apr 18
Apr 21
Apr 24
Apr 25
May 01
May 01
May 03
May 08
May 16-17
May 19
May 22
May 29
May 30
Jun 05
Jun 06
Jun 12
Jun 19
Jun 20
Jun 26
Jul 30-Aug 2
Oct 25
Germania Biergarten 6:30pm, Music by Joe Unger (Almrausch volunteers)
Friday Dinner (Rouladen) 5:30pm followed by Almrausch Rehearsal
Edelweiss-Passaic Strauss Ball
Almrausch Rehearsal
Mid-Atlantic Jugend Einzel (Enzian Volkstanzgruppe, DE)
Germania Biergarten 6:30pm, Music by Joe Unger
Almrausch Membership Bylaws Meeting 7:45pm (Faith & Dave's House)
Lancaster Liederkranz Bock Bier Fest
Almrausch Group Photo (adults and Kindergruppe) 10:00am at Germania Hall
Germania Membership Meeting 7:30pm
Kindergruppe performance at HPCSD Netherwood Elementary School at 7pm (arrive 6:45)
Almrausch Rehearsal (adults only)
Germania St. Patrick's Day Party (Mac Cana)(Reserve early!)
Friday Dinner (Sauerbraten) 5:30pm followed by Almrausch Rehearsal
UGH Gala Anniversary Banquet (black tie)
Edelweiss-Passaic (NJ) Irish Bayerisch Nite
Bayern Verein Newark's 85th Stiftungsfest (NJ)
Almrausch Membership Meeting 7:45pm (Marion's House)
Germania Frühlings Gala (Spring Formal)
Gemuetlichen Enzianer's Stiftungsfest on Long Island
Friday Dinner (Rouladen) 5:30pm followed by Almrausch Rehearsal
GTV Almrausch 90th Stiftungsfest (Philadelphia)
Almrausch Membership Meeting 7:45pm (Heather & Kevin's House)
Bavarian Club Edelweiss 82nd Stiftungsfest
Almrausch Rehearsal
GERMANIA MAIFEST
Almrausch Rehearsal
Almrausch Rehearsal and Hall setup for Anniversary
Germania Almrausch SV 45th Stiftungsfest (Bernie's Orchestra)
Friday Dinner (Pork Schnitzel) 5:30pm
Mid-Atlantic Kinderfest (UGH, PA) followed by UGH Sommerfest
Almrausch Membership Bylaws Meeting 7:45pm (Karen & Robb's House)
Almrausch Rehearsal
Germania Annual Meeting & Election 7:30pm
Friday Dinner (Sauerbraten) 5:30pm followed by Almrausch Rehearsal
25th Gaufest (Milwaukee, WI) hosted by S.V.E.V. D’Oberlandler
Edelweiss-Passaic Oktoberfest
2017 Jun 29-Jul 2
26th Gaufest (Buffalo, NY) hosted by SGTV Edelweiss
Please contact us if you would like to add your event to our calendar!
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