rocktoberfest - Reading Liederkranz

Reading Liederkranz
German Singing and Sport Society
October 2013
President’s Corner
Club Hours
Monday:
6:00-10pm
(No Kitchen)
Wednesday: 5:00-10pm (Kitchen open 6-9)
T hursday: 5:00-11pm
(Kitchen open 6-9)
Friday:
5:00-11 pm (Kitchen open 6-9)
Saturday: Closed except for Special Events
Sunday: Closed except for Special Events
OUR 128TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR
Founded 1885
by Mike Feeney
OKTOBERFEST IS HERE!
With the early mailing of this newsletter it should reach
everyone before Oktoberfest starts.
PARKING PASSES
All Parking passes and reserved table requests received
by September 15th, have been mailed. If you sent in for a
parking space pass and did not receive it, please call me
at 484-256-5215. For those who still want a parking pass
or a reserved table, if space is available they can be purchased at the Clubhouse on Sept 30, Oct 1st and 2nd.
Call me at 484-256-5215 to check if spaces are still available. Keep in mind that REMOTE parking is still FREE
and that allnon-members over 20 years of age will be
charged a $5.00 entrance fee. So bring your membership
card to show you are a member or you will have to pay
the entrance fee.
See you at YOUR club and Oktoberfest for sure.
SPECIAL ALERT– MOLLIE B BAND RETURNS!
We are fortunate to again have the talents of MOLLIE B
coming to the Liederkranz on Thursday, October 17th
from 6 - 9 pm. She is one of the top 5 Polka bands in the
United States. Reservations will be accepted and limited
to 150 in our inside dining room. There will be a $10.00
fee per person to help cover the cost of the band. So
send in your check today to reserve your seats to Reading Liederkranz - Mollie B Night. If the weather is really
nice we may move this event to the grove.
Mike
Phone Number 610-373-3982
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, October 2
Rocktoberfest 5-9pm
OCTOBER 3—6
―OKTOBERFEST ―
Friday, October 18
Executive Board Meeting 7:30pm
Saturday, November 2
Dinner and Dancing –details next newsletter
Sunday, November 3
Brunch 11:00am
Friday, November 15
General Membership Meeting & Elections
7:30pm
Saturday, November 16
Ladies’ Auxiliary Luncheon & Fashion Show
11:00am
Saturday, November 23
Member Appreciation Night
6:00pm
Thursday, November 28
Thanksgiving Dinner
Noon—3:00pm
Look for updates at
www.readingliederkranz.com
Club Rental Information
Please visit our website, www.readingliederkranz.com/rentals .
You can also contact Dawn Mason, Events Trustee, at
rentals@readingliederkranz.com for more information.
Alluring
Beaute’
1534 Penn Ave.
Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-478-0220
Monika G. Bosch, Owner/Stylist
COMMERCIAL
AND INDUSTRIAL
DISPOSAL SERVICE
Lawley’s
Disposal and Container Service, Inc
PO Box 778
Leesport, PA 19533
610-916-5999
“Your Cans Are in Good Hands”
Mair’s
Continental Motors LTD
(610) 779-3555
Volkswagen & Audi
Sales & Service
1455 Friedensburg Rd
Reading, PA
Official PA Inspection Station
Men
Germania Soccer Youth
Over-30
Girls U-14
Over-40
GERMANIA Girls U-19
Pres. Len Weckel See the Soccer Wall
Sec. Bryn Weckel
at the Club!
Treas. Carin Stunz
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
521 WALNUT ST.
Reading, PA 19601
German Services at 11:15am
First Sunday of every month
Weekly English Services at 10:00 am
Visitors are always welcome!
“Kommt, es ist alles bereit!”
Florist
Temple Greenhouses
Dieter Wolter,
Prop.
Specializing in plants
and silk flowers
4821 Eighth Avenue
Temple, PA 19560 610-921-0791
Barbara’s
Our five divisions of the Reading Liederkranz have graciously given up their
monthly reports so we may bring you all the information you need on Oktoberfest and our upcoming elections.
ROCKTOBERFEST
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2
This year we are opening on Wednesday, October 2nd
for a mid week, "HUMPDAY" celebration called Rocktoberfest.
The AFTER ALL band will be playing music from the 50's,
60's and 70's, from 6 - 9 Pm in the Big Tent. Dress in styles from
that era and you will be eligible for special prizes. We will also
have a jitterbug contest. So break out the zoot suits, poodle skirts,
and Peace sign T-shirts and be ready to have a blast! A LIMITED
50's STYLE MENU WILL BE AVAILABLE.
Maybe even Ice Cream Sodas!
Silver Scissors Hair Salon
129 Jefferson St.
Hyde Park, PA 19605
610-921-0139
“ Where Looking Good
is Understood”
Bavarian Ceramics
Buyers of Dresden, Meissen,
Bavarian Porcelain
Mike Roads, Proprietor
610-207-3628
FINANCIAL SECRETARY NEWS
All members who became members through September, 2013 should have received or will be
receiving a letter on their dues status. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER THAT
THE CARD THAT WAS ISSUED TO YOU IN THE PAST IS A PERMANENT CARD
WHICH WILL ONLY BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $10.00. SO PLEASE DO NOT
ACCIDENTALLY THROW IT AWAY, OR THINK YOU WILL RECEIVE A NEW CARD
WITH YOUR 2014 MEMBERSHIP. The dues will again be $25 per person, and are due by
December 31, 2013. It is my hope that everyone will cooperate with renewing their membership.
To prevent confusion, please note the following: anyone inviting a person to join the
club, the cost is $35 for the first year of membership and $60 for a couple who apply for
membership at the same time. Anyone wanting to rejoin the club after being dropped, the
payment will be $30. Many of the days that the club is open, I am there, and will help anyone
with questions or problems.
You may reach me at :
membership@readingliederkranz.com or brynlen@aol.com.
Volunteers needed for Oktoberfest: Call Elaine Riegel at 610-777-0007
Elaine is looking forward to talking to all volunteers, past and present!
Condolences go out to the family of Honorary Member Eugene Sweigert, a member for 53 years.
We also send condolences to the family of member Patricia Wilson.
WILLKOMMEN
NEW MEMBERS OF THE READING LIEDERKRANZ
Connie Bright
Dennis Dillon
Amy Flannery
Matthew Flannery
Eleni Dimitriou Geishauser
Kurt Geishauser
Earl Kline
Nicholas Fayewicz
Mallory Fredericks
Charlene Grieb
Denise Hart
Gerald Hart
Michael Himmelberger
Walter Holt
Brian Hughes
Daniel Iezzi
Thomas Kijak
Kelly Koch
Thomas Koch
Alexander Kose
Karen Kose
Amanda Kreider
James Lengel
Christopher Mandracchia
Andrew McLoughlin
Andrew Moyer
Robert Quinter
Lisa Reichardt
Mark Reichardt
Bob Ryan
Colleen Schearer
Jack Schera
Janet Schera
Marlene Schwambach
Timothy Schwambach
Adam Schwartz
Janet Shaw
Henry Skowron
Mary Jane Skowron
Rosalie Staudt
Ruth E. Tobias
John Trabosh
Audrey Turczynski
Louis Turczynski
Nicholas Watts
Beth Werner
John Werner
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR ALL CLUB EVENTS– CALL LINDA ALLMENDINGER
CALL: 610-326-4455
OR
E-MAIL: lallmen505@aol.com
CHRISTKINDLMARKT VENDORS WANTED
Contact Jennifer Derr at 484-886-2049
Sunday, December 1, Noon—6:00pm
Set-up 9:00 to 11:00am
$35.00 non-refundable deposit
Checks payable to “Reading Liederkranz”
8X8 or 8X12 spaces available under the pavilion
Bring your own tables no longer than 3’ X 8’
Limited number available for use-call to discuss !
POTATO PEELERS NEEDED!
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2
8:30AM
BRING A SHARP KNIFE AND APRON
AND JOIN
THE FUN!
NEWSLETTER PATRONS
Spooktacular Halloween Party
Friday, October 25, 2013 6pm – 11pm
Tickets-$15-Adults, $5-Kids 6-12,
Free for kids 5 and under (all tickets include one
free domestic beer or soda)
Costume Contest – Dress in your best costume!
Spook-Off Baking Contest – Make your
Scariest Desserts and bring them for judging!
Entertainment, games and lots of prizes!
All proceeds will go to the Angel Boston Fund.
Sponsored by Linda Faranda
and Amy Renshaw
For $20 you can be listed as a Patron in our newsletter and help defray
printing costs.
DONATIONS CAN BE SENT TO THE CLUB C/O JOE MARNELL.
PLEASE MARK "PATRONS" ON YOUR CHECK.
Rosemarie Barker 11/13
Ruth Epler 5/14
Jeff & Judi Eshelman 1/14
Mac & Lynn McCoy 11/13
Oscar and Angie Smith 9/13
C. Jeffrey Eshelman II 3/14
Dieter Czerny 1/14
Susan Shuler 3/14
Joe & Joann Marnell 3/14
Ernie Perry Family 1/14
Tom and Judy Mitthauer 1/14
Joachim Eisenblaetter 11/13
John Ciocci 12/13
Phil Kearney 10/14
Fritz & Linda Allmendinger 10/13
Bryn & Len Weckel 5/14
Joe & Ginny Stricek 1/14
Donna & Barrie Kinsey 5/14
Marcia, Mary, Kathaleen, Erich, Logan Lutz 3/14
Join us Wednesday, October 23 at 9:30 am
to stuff our newsletter for November!
Follow the Reading Liederkranz on
Twitter @RdgLiederkranz
New Event: Trivia at the Liederkranz
The Liederkranz will be hosting trivia on the last
Wednesday of each Month beginning in October.
See our website www.readingliederkranz.com for
description and complete rules.
1) There will be a Liederkranz Trivia League made up of
teams that play all or most months.
2) The league will run for five months and the sixth month
will be the Liederkranz Superbowl.
3) This is only for Liederkranz members, although a team
can sign guests in for the evening.
4) There is a winner every month and there are prizes
awarded to the teams that place first and second.
5) You don't have to be in the league to play. Anyone can play
any month they choose and can win the monthly prizes.
6) Unlike games played elsewhere in Berks County,
Liederkranz trivia will made up of questions of a
German nature 25% of each game, and one month
all the questions will German related.
7) Games will start at 7:00 P.M. Come a little early so you
can be signed up.
8) A game will last two hours or less.
9) You can order food or drink any time before, during, or
after the game.
JOIN US FOR THIS EXCITING NEW EVENT!!
WINTER TRIP TO GARMISCH $2,895pp dbl occ
January 24th - Feb 1st 2014
Hosted by Mike Feeney and Kermit Ohlinger
This trip is for skiers and non skiers alike. We will
be staying at the fantastic Edelweiss Resort and
Lodge in Garmisch
(www.edelweisslodgeandresort.com)
Daily tours leave the lobby to many points of interest (additional costs). For the skiers, the World Cup
Mountain in Garmisch and the Zugspitze Glacier
will keep your blood flowing. For the beginners, the
Ski School speaks English (additional cost) and we
will have a ski guide several days to get the intermediate and advanced skier tuned in to the slopes
that best suit them. Advanced skiers can sort out
the Off Piste at the glacier. Kermit will be playing
his Squeezebox for us on the hill and around dinner time. We will have 2 evening meals at the hotel
and other dinner meals at some favorite spots
in and around Garmisch. If you want to stay 2
weeks, it is possible.
Interested? Call Mike Feeney 484-256-5215 today to
get on the list as seats will be filling up fast. Estimated cost will not be more than $2,895 which includes Round Trip from the Liederkranz.
Contact Mike Feeney or Kermit Ohlinger today for
more information.
GENERAL ELECTION INFORMATION
According to our By-laws, the slate of Officer Nominees must be printed in the October newsletter. The Nomination Committee is Dr. Robert Rapp, Chair,Dru De Frees, and Charles Miller. All
Reading Liederkranz members are encouraged to attend the election meeting on Friday, November 15, 2013 at 7:30pm
The following Offices are up for Election at the November meeting. Those members wishing to
be considered for office must be a member in good standing for at least 18 months. If anyone
else wishes to have their name considered for election, the deadline is Monday, October 7, 2013.
You MUST notify Dr. Rapp by letter (no e-mails) and send to him at: 1804 Elizabeth Ave.,
Laureldale, PA 19605.
The Slate of Officers for 2013-2014 is as follows:
President– Michael Feeney
1st Vice President– Karl (Fritz) Allmendinger
2nd Vice President– Joe Pettyjohn
Catering Trustee and Kitchen Trustee
3rd Vice President– Philip Kearney
are NOT up for election since they are
Treasurer - Dieter Czerny
in the second year of their 2 year office.
Recording Secretary - Susan Shuler
Financial Secretary -Leonard Weckel
Bar Trustee - open
House Trustee - Harold Buchtmann
Grounds Trustee- open
Trustee At Large– John Mieczkowski
FOR SALE
Two magnificent Mercedes Benz Sedans:
(show quality)
1979 Celest silver/ blue 450 SEL and
1986 Smoke silver 560SEL,
Price each $12,000. Downsizing M B collection.
Call 484-529-7250
These are two fine German Autos
Tony Cusimano– Owner
VISA—MASTERCARD—DISCOVER
Reading Draft and Universal Carbonic
Selling Soda
Beer and Wine making Equipment,
Ingredients, CO2 Tanks and Dry Ice
Call 610-372-2565
614 Gregg Ave., Reading, PA 19611
Readingdraft@verizon.net
www.readingdraft.com
MOLLIE B and the Squeeze Box Band
Thursday, October 17th 6-9 PM
Tickets on sale at the club NOW or
mail your check today
$10.00 per seat - only 150 seats will be sold.
Mail Check to: Reading Liederkranz - Mollie B,
PO Box 4338, Reading, PA 19606-0038
DEUTSCHER ABEND
GERMAN-SPEAKING
“HAPPY HOUR” GROUP
WILL MEET
WEDNESDAY, October 9
AT 6:00PM
ALL ARE WELCOME!
***NOTE: WE ARE NOW MEETING
THE 2ND WEDNESDAY
OF EACH MONTH!***
Mt. Penn Area
Business Association
Promoting and strengthening
the business, professional, and
civic interests
of our community.
DATING SERVICE
German Singles Newsletter
Whether you’re looking for a Ger
man date or a German mate, send
a self-addressed stamped envelope for information to:
PO Box 24733
Philadelphia, PA 19111
Or call 267-784-5019
Member Sponsor:
Rita C. Keeley
CHUCK KISSINGER
HANDYMAN
610-763-6122
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19543
610-856-7131
Emerson Gundy, Owner
Shillington Farmer’s Market
610-777-3919
Th-Fr 7-6 & Sat 7-2
Ken-Grill Pet Parlor
Rt. 724 & Mt. View Rd., Grill , 19607
CHOCOLATE MOUNTAIN
Leesport Farmer’s Market
Building #1
484-333-4939
610-777-8042
Janice and Cindy Eshelman
Grooming Cats and Dogs
for over 50 years!
All your
Candy
Making
Supplies
Merckens Chocolate
Wednesday approx. 8 am to 7 pm
Melanie Borkey, Proprietor
NEW LOCATION!
Kandwmusic@comcast.net
STONY RUN HOTEL
Featuring Old World Austrian/German/American
Restaurant Specialties
Located in the Village of Stony Run—Rt. 7378 mi. north of Rt. 222
(Kutztown Exit, Krumsville)
Open Tuesday through Saturday 4-10PM
610-756-4433
Gerd and Helga Hentschl, Owners
Pennside distributorS
800 N. 25th St. 610-779-4120
Reading, PA 19606
Domestic, imported, and micro beers
Premium cigars- great prices
~walk-in humidor~
Pa lottery
fresh roasted peanuts
Where there’s never a charge for cold beer !
Sam and carin stunz -
co-owners
Compliments of
ATTORNEY
ROBERT D. KATZENMOYER
Serving All of your Legal Needs
2309 Perkiomen Ave., Reading
610-451-9267
Your full-service Travel Company
located within Boscov’s Department Stores
Europe-Cruises-Tours– More
(800) 755-8020
www.boscovstravel.com
Microbrew
Tours
D. J. Music
(for Adults)
Doc’s
ROAD TRIPS & ENTERTAINMENT
Dover—Nascar or Casino
Penn State Football
Doc Kurzweg
610-921-0490
Cell: 610-780-9188
THOMAS R. CALTAGIRONE,
CHAIRMAN
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
PA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
106 IRVIS OFFICE BUILDING
PO BOX 202127
HARRISBURG, PA 17120-2127
PHONE (717) 787-3525
FAX: (717) 772-5401
645 PENN STREET
2ND FLOOR
READING, PA 19601
PHONE (610) 376-1529
FAX: (610) 378-4406
E-MAIL: tcaltagi@pahouse.net
http://www.pahouse.net/caltagirone
ERNST LICHT
Embroidery and Imports, Inc.
P.O.Box 255, 347 Main Street
Oley, PA 19547 USA
610/987-3298 ~ Fax: 610/987-6007
E-mail: licht@ernstlicht.com
Mon.– Fri. 9-5pm
Saturday 9—3pm
www.ernstlicht.com
Ernst Licht
Owner
KARL EHMER MEATS
―A Specialty Food Distributor‖
1645 Union Blvd., Allentown, PA 18109
SAUSAGE * DELI
Cell: 610-533-0788
Fax: 610-432-4399
EHMER
The only Berks County Funeral Home
Supporting German Heritage
through music grants and other sponsorships
Considering Preplanning? Consider us!
John P. Feeney Funeral Home, Inc.
―In Reading’s Centre Park Historic District‖
625 North Fourth Street, Reading, PA 19601
(610) 372-4160
Michael F. Feeney, Supervisor
Office of the Constable
MARTY STRAKA
SMOKED MEATS
LEO OSANITSCH
Proprietor
610-432-9111
Email: karlehmer@aol.com
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Twenty-Third Judicial District
Exeter Township Office
Stoudt’s Black Angus Antiques Mall
For Event information and details
Call 717-484-4386 ext. 214
Visit us at www.stoudtsbeer.com
Events at Noon in our Bier Garden
Reading Liederkranz, Inc.
143 Spook Lane
PO Box 4338
Reading, PA 19606-0038
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“Wo man singt da lass dich ruhig nieder; böse Menschen haben keine Lieder.”
OUR FIVE DIVISIONS ARE:
LIEDERKRANZ SINGERS
GERMANIA SOCCER
Website:
LADIES AUXILIARY
www.readingliederkranz.com
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION– PLEASE READ!
THE NEWSLETTER DEADLINE IS ALWAYS THE
FIRST OF THE PREVIOUS MONTH OF PUBLICATION!
November information is due October 1
E-mail items for publication to Bryn Weckel at
brynlen@aol.com or Ginny Stricek at jstricek@verizon.net
NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS AND GUESTS
ALL GUESTS must be
accompanied by a member
and MUST SIGN THE GUEST
BOOK. Guests are allowed three visits as a guest
and after that must become members. Also, please
note that ONLY MEMBERS may purchase alcoholic beverages.
For Club news, events, and
Happy Music, listen to KAZ’s
show every Sunday
from 10AM to Noon
on WEEU, 830AM on
your radio dial.
G.T.V. EDELWEISS SCHUHPLATTLERS
EAGLE MOUNTAIN HOME
E-mail: info@readingliederkranz.com
CLUB ORGANIZATION MEETING DATES & TIMES
Ladies Auxiliary: 4th Friday of month at 7:00 pm—2nd floor
Germania Soccer: TBA
Liederkranz Singers: Every Sunday 6-8 pm except when there is
Brunch (then at 3 pm)
G.T.V. Edelweiss Schuhplattlers: Every Friday at 8 pm except
no practice 3rd Friday of the month;
Meeting 4th Thursday at 8 pm
Scholarship Committee: First Thursday of every month at 7:00pm2nd floor
Please participate in your particular division. If you do not belong to one
and would like to join, contact any officer for further information.
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Call Joe Marnell at 610-373-3982
DR. SQUEEZEBOX
EVERY 2ND, 4TH, and 5th
FRIDAYS
“SONGFEST MIT KERMIT “