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Carpathia Club, Inc.
Deutscher-Donauschwaben Kultur Verein
Established in 1913 in Detroit, Michigan
Die Heimat
Volume 19.3
Fröhliche
Weihnachten
und ein
Glückliches
Neues Jahr!
www.carpathiaclub.com
Fall/Winter 2013
100th
Anniversary
Year Special
Edition
After months of planning and preparing for five huge
events over the course four months, the Caparthia 100th
Anniversary Celebration Year is drawing to a close.
2013 was a year filled with fun, food, music, and
memories of many hours spent celebrating 100 years of
our Carpathia Club with family and friends.
The anniversary celebration started off with a 100th
Anniversary Concert performance by the Carpathia
Gemischter Chor – the founding group of the club – on
May 11. From June 14 to 16, the club then hosted its
9th Annual Summerfest / Father’s Day. A month later,
the club celebrated its centennial year with 3 full days of
events from July 19 to 21. On Labor Day weekend,
Carpathia then welcomed Donauschaben from across the
US, Canada, and even Germany to a full schedule of
events from August 30 through September 1. Just 2
weeks later, it was time to welcome the community back
to the fest tent for the 4th annual Oktoberfest from
October 13 to 15. Each of these events is highlighted in
this edition of Die Heimat by a short article written by
the event chair. As we leave 2013 and look forward to
2014, I wish you and your family a very Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year on behalf of myself
and my family.
--Linda Gerhardt, Carpathia Press Secretary
Hall Rental: Karen Beattie 586.978.2292
Tickets: Maria Dosenberger 586.822.2366
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2013 Carpathia Executive
Board of Directors
President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
Recording Secretary
Correspondence Secretary
Treasurer
Membership Secretary
Ticket Chairperson
Press Secretary
Maintenance Chairperson
John Huth
Arthur Beneker
Mike Talan
Michelle Egger
Rosina Kuhlmann
Barb Roek
Cyndi Seubert
Maria Dosenberger
Linda Gerhardt
Gerald Jolly
Trustees
Franz Dosenberger
Theresia Novak
Helmut Egger
Anna Marie Tittjung
Invite a Friend to Join the
Fun at the Carpathia Club!
Membership forms are available
online at www.carpathiaclub.com
or at the Club Office.
Contact Membership Chairperson
Cyndi Seubert for More Information:
Phone: 586.978.0371
E-mail: cseubert@comcast.net
What’s Inside this Issue?
Club Calendar
Fish Fry Schedule
From the President
Record Breaking Maifest
Mother’s Day Brunch
Choir 100th Anniverrsary Concert
Summerfest / Father’s Day Picnic
100th Anniversary Weekend
Friday Patio Party
Saturday Banquet
Sunday Family Picnic
Franz Pelvay Honored
Landestreffen Weekend
Youth Articles
From the Chairman
Filippi Letter
Running in Similar Circles
Oktoberfest
Jaeger Koenigsball
Senior Card Party
Ladies Fashion Show
Kirchweih
Untergruppen Reports
Membership News
Stiftung Christmas Greetings
LandesratForum Greetings
Cultural Corner
GACC Corner
Deutsche Tag
Events at Carpathia Calendar
26th German-American Day
Advertisers
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Die Heimat is Published 3
Times Annually During
the Months of April,
August, and December
Members are welcomed to
submit personal announcements
and articles for the newsletter.
Submission deadlines are as follows:
April Newsletter:
Submit by March 15
August Newsletter:
Submit by July 15
December Newsletter:
Submit by November 15
There is no charge for personal
announcements or short articles
submitted by Carpathia Club members.
Submit comments, requests,
announcements and articles to
lindagerhardt@comcast.net
or drop them off at the Club Office.
Linda Gerhardt
Editor, Die Heimat Newsletter
Carpathia Club Press Secretary
Fall / Winter 2013
2014
Carpathia Club Calendar
DATE
EVENT
Please check the Club Website or Fliers at the Club for
event times, costs, and bands. The Events Calendar is
subject to change.
January 18
January 25
January 26
Kickers Youth Banquet
Kickers Youth Banquet
Card Party - Choir
February 8
February 16
Königsball der Jugend
Annual Membership Meeting
March 8
March 16
Hunter’s Banquet
Card Party - Ladies
April 2
Spring German Show
May 10
Frauen & Chor Banquet
June 13-14
June 15
German Fest
Father’s Day Picnic
September 12-14
September 21
Oktoberfest
Semi-Annual Meeting
October 11
October 15
October 25
Hunter’s Kingsball
Fashion Show - Ladies
Kulturgruppe Event
November 2
November 8
Card Party - Seniors
Kirchweih
December TBD
December 13
December 21
German Christmas Show
Kicker’s Banquet
Member’s Christmas Party
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Carpathia Untergruppen
Leiter/Leiterin
Ladies / Frauengruppe
Irene Dietz
586.752.6265
Soccer / Fussballgruppe
Keith McVettie
586.873.0609
mcvettie@gmail.com
Hunters / Jägergruppe
Tom Forest
Advertise Your Business
in Die Heimat!
586.781.4505
tmforest@comcast.net
Seniors / Rentnergruppe
Rosa Grusling
586.731.1076
Choir / Gemischter Chor
Resi Olsavski
586.574.1146
German School / Schule
Irene Dietz
For More Information, Contact
Linda Gerhardt at lindagerhardt@comcast.net
586.752.6265
Advertisement rates are as follows:
Business Card: $25
1/4 Page: $40
1/2 Page: $75
Full Page: $100
Dance Groups:
Youthgroup / Jugendgruppe
Karin Schwalbe
Check Out Recent
Carpathia Event Photos at
810.724.8812
ktschwalbe@hotmail.com
http://seubert.zenfolio.com/carpathia
Children / Kindergruppe
Cindy Schleis
586.468.3951
schleisc@sbcglobal.net
Christine Pesta
586.264.2058
ccpesta@aol.com
Schuhplattler
Carsten Grotloh
586.255.6527
wcgrotloh@hotmail.com
Kulturgruppe
Carsten Grotloh
586.255.6527
wcgrotloh@hotmail.com
Elmar Seubert
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Please Check the Club Website for
Schedule or Menu Selection Changes.
KICKERS
FRAUEN
JÄGER
JUGEND
SENIOREN
10-Jan
27-Feb
7-Mar
14-Mar
21-Mar
17-Jan
4-Apr
11-Apr
18-Apr
25-Apr
24-Jan
9-May
16-May
30-May
6-Jun
31-Jan
27-Jun
11-Jul
18-Jul
25-Jul
7-Feb
8-Aug
15-Aug
22-Aug
5-Sep
14-Feb
26-Sep
3-Oct
10-Oct
17-Oct
21-Feb
Oct. 31
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2013 was a tremendous year for Carpathia as we celebrated our 100 year anniversary in many special
ways. We can all be proud of not only our Club being 100 years old but how we all came together to make
the celebrations second to none.
It all started with the Choir’s special 100 Year Anniversary celebration in May. Since they are the
founding group, it was important for the Choir to have a special evening and what a special evening it was.
A special thank you goes out to the entire Choir organization for a wonderful evening.
From there we moved on to the German Fest. Again it was another spectacular weekend. It was another
record year attendance wise. The event was chaired by Adam Zeig with Carsten Grotloh as his co-chair.
Both Adam and Carsten did a great job at leading the committee. Thank you to the entire committee and
all the volunteers that help to make the weekend a great success.
In July we held the 100 Year Anniversary Celebration for the entire Club and what a special weekend it
was. The Friday night patio party was a great success. Thank you to Michelle Egger and Erika Kuhlmann
for organizing the patio party. A special thank you goes out to Mr. Werner Bock for his generous donation
to the patio party.
Saturday evening was the Donauschwaben Gala celebration and the hall was so full we had to seat people
in the GACC Room. The hall was decorated very nice thanks to Darin Lenhardt, the food was outstanding
thanks to the cooks and kitchen staff, and the night was spectacular with presentations/performances from
every Untergruppen. There were many guests from out of town including the Landesverband President,
Robert Filippi and his wife Liz, the Landesverband Secretary, Betty Miele and her husband John. The
evening was capped off with the dedication of the Main Hall in honor of Mr. Pelvay. The evening was a
great success and special thank you goes out to Blondine Klimach, Mike Talan, and Alex Rausch for
overseeing the Saturday Gala event.
On Sunday we held a Donauschwaben picnic. The day was extremely special due to the performance of
the Carpathia Blaskapelle. The group was comprised of many wonderful musicians of all ages within the
Club. Some of whom played for the original Blaskapelle. The afternoon was a great success and capped
off a wonderful weekend celebrating our 100 Year anniversary. Thank you to the entire committee led by
Mike Talan and all the volunteers.
On Labor Day weekend we held the largest event of the year with hosting the Landestreffen der
Donauschwaben. Our fellow Donauschwaben sister Clubs throughout the USA and Canada came to
Carpathia to join together to celebrate our Culture. The weekend was outstanding and a good time was had
by all. I’m so proud of the entire organization for hosting such a large event. A special thank you goes out
to Mike Talan and the entire committee for organizing the event. Thank you to all the volunteers for all
your hard work.
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Last but not least was the Oktoberfest weekend in mid September. That event was chaired by Carsten
Grotloh and co-chaired by Adam Schwager. Overall the weekend was a successful event. The cold
weather held back some people but we still did great on the weekend. Thank you to the entire committee
for all your hard work and all the volunteers that helped us over the weekend.
In addition to all the official activities highlighted above there were also a large number of property
improvement projects that were completed this year. Most of the hall was repainted thanks to Ruth Dietz,
Franz Dosenberger, and Katie Kohl (Steiner). The Schuppe was repainted thanks to Carsten Grotloh and
Aaron Aalton. The front of the building was re-landscaped by Darin Lenhardt with the help of a group of
guys that did the removal of all the old grass. The biggest job of the year, however, was the removal and
replacement of the patio. Gerald Jolly oversaw that difficult project. Even though it was a rough road it
turned out great. A special thank you goes out to the crew of guys that reinstalled the sod by the patio in
the 100 degree heat. Thank you to everyone for all your hard work in getting the entire property whipped
into shape.
In closing I want to thank the front office staff, the cooks, the kitchen staff, the serving staff, the bartenders
for all your hard work the last year. I want to thank all the Untergruppen leaders and Executive Board
Members for all your hard work. We had a great year and now it’s time for many of us to get some rest.
Finally, I want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year. May God Bless Carpathia
and all of you.
John Huth, Jr.
President of Carpathia
Annual
Membership Meeting:
Sunday, February 16
1:00 p.m.
 Note Earlier Starting Time
Annual Membership Dues for 2014 Must
Be Current for Active Membership Voting
Contact Membership Chairperson
Cyndi Seubert to Arrange for Dues Payment:
Phone: 586.978.0371
E-mail: cseubert@comcast.net
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Record Breaking Maifest
By Paul Schwalbe
On Saturday May 4, 2013 at the Maifest hosted by the Cheimgau Windsor Bavarian Club, the world
record for the largest maypole dance was broken. The record attempt consisted of over 220 people
dressed in traditional clothing, dirndls, lederhosen, or Donauschwaben Tracht, dancing around the
Maibaum at the Teutonia Club in Windsor, Ontario. The selected dance for the record-breaking event
was the Siebenschritt, which had to be danced by all participants for at least five minutes to count
towards the record. The previous record for largest maypole dance was set on July 18, 2012 in the UK,
and it consisted of 173 people.
I was fortunate enough to be one of the many people involved in breaking the record. The weather
couldn’t have been more perfect for the occasion and the atmosphere during the whole day was
amazing. Everyone was friendly and having a great time. By the end of the day, I had already had so
much fun that I wouldn’t have cared if the record was broken or not. It was fascinating to see so many
people, of all ages, dressed in some form of traditional clothing and dancing together. I especially liked
seeing members of both Bavarian groups and Donauschwaben groups together. I have been around the
Donauschwaben clubs my whole life and also belong to a Bavarian club and have rarely seen the two
interact together before. Seeing the two together just made the day even better.
The dance was done to live music played from the Maibaum and took only five minutes to break the
record. Everyone who participated got a commemorative pin with, “Guinness World Record Official
Attempt” on it. After the record breaking was finished, many people stuck around to socialize and enjoy
music from the Die Rheinlanders and the Cleveland Donauschwäbische Blaskapelle.
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Mother’s Day at Carpathia
By Linda Gerhardt
For the second year in a row, Carpathia hosted a brunch in celebration of Mother’s Day. On Sunday, May
12, moms, grandmas, and great-grandmas, along with their families and friends, enjoyed a wonderful
brunch in a beautifully decorated setting. Hats off to Darin Lenhardt and his staff for another job well done.
The delicious brunch was set up at food stations positioned around the dance floor at the Carpathia Hall.
Each table was expertly draped in shades of white, fuchsia and black and decorated with towering vases
filled with spring flowers.
The center food station included standard breakfast fare such as scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, and a
baskets overflowing with various breads, rolls, and pastries. Other stations offered a variety of juices and
soft drinks, a colorful fresh fruit display, sliced cheeses with crackers, and freshly brewed coffee and tea.
For those who preferred to dine on lunch selections, carving stations on the left side of the stage offered
freshly carved turkey and roast beef, as well as sausages and several side dishes including mashed potatoes
with gravy, sauerkraut and corn on the cob. In addition, a salad bar with various toppings and dressings
was positioned at the entrance to the buffet.
After a delicious buffet meal, guests were treated to a dessert table filled with several types of cake, as well
as a selection of homemade apple, cheese, and cherry strudel.
The buffet required many weeks of planning by a team of individuals that designed the advertising,
promoted the event, created the menu, decorated the venue, and prepared the variety of foods. The event
was well received by those who attended and will hopefully be the start of an annual tradition at the club!
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Carpathia Chor feiert 100 Jahre Bestehen
mit einem glanzvollen Konzert
By Blondine Klimach
Am Samstag, dem 11. Mai 2013, feierte der
Carpathia Gemischte Chor sein 100-Jähriges
Jubiläum mit einem glanzvollen Konzert. Der
Abend begann mit einem wohlschmeckenden
Abendessen, und nach einer kurzen Pause, fing
das Programm an. Blondine Klimach führte
durch das Programm und stellte die
Chorleiterin Theresia Olsavsky vor, die alle
Anwesenden
begrüßte
und
den
Vereinspräsidenten John Huth vorstellte.
Danach folgte eine kurze Ansprache von Fred
Hoffman, dem Deutschen Ehrenkonsul.
Vertreter
des
GACC,
GBU-Saxonia
Rheingold Chor, Schwäbischer Männerchor,
Teutonia Chor Windsor, Schlaraffia Detroitia
und Schwaben Unterstützungs Verein
wurden begrüßt und willkommen geheißen.
Wir hatten auch besonderen Besuch aus
Pittsburg, PA., den Präsidenten des NordÖstlichen Sängerbundes, Nick Lipnichan.
Danach folgte ein diverses Programm. Alle
Arten von Liedern wurden gesungen, vom
Volkslied zum Schlager bis zu klassischen
Liedern.
Unser
Dirigent,
Erwin
Aufdemberge, hatte uns Sänger bestens
vorbereitet für diesen großen Tag. Wir
danken unserer Solistin, Monique Bates,
denn sie sang das „Casanova-Lied” und
„Vilja-Lied” für uns und erntete donnernden
Applaus. Auch der frühere Carpathia
Mädchenkranz nahm teil am Programm und
brachte einige alte und auch neue Lieder. Die
instrumentale Begleitung kam von Lisa
Meredith am Klavier, Shannon Lynch mit
der Baßgeige und Brandon Christmann mit
dem Saxophon.
Das Publikum dankte uns allen für unsere
Darbietungen mit brausendem Applaus.
Chorleiterin, Theresia Olsavsky, erhielt eine
Gedenkplakette
vom
Schwäbischen
Männerchor und einen Blumenkorb vom
GBU-Saxonia Rheingold Chor. Blondine
Klimach, als Präsidentin des Nordamerikanischen Sängerbundes, überreichte
ihr deren 100-Jahr Ehrenurkunde. Von den
Sängern des Carpathia Gemischten Chores
erhielt sie auch eine Ehrenurkunde als Dank
für ihre 40-Jährige Tätigkeit als unsere
Chorleiterin.
Es war ein wundervoller Abend, der leider
viel zu schnell verging. Es war uns Sängern
die größte Freude, in einem voll besetzten
Saal zu singen, und für ein Publikum, das mit
leisester Aufmerksamkeit zu hörte.
Es war ein Abend, an den wir noch lange
denken werden und in bester Erinnerung
behalten werden. Herzlichen Dank allen
Anwesenden.
Frisch auf,
Carpathia,
frisch auf !
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Carpathia’s 9th Annual
German Fest & Father’s Day Picnic
By Adam Zeig, Fest Chairman
After a long hard week of preparation, some rain and a few “safety meetings”, the Fest Committee and
its wonderful volunteers were ready to host the 9th annual German Fest and Father’s Day Picnic. We
successfully celebrated the Club’s 100th year of celebration which was jammed packed full of events.
The fest weekend opened up on Friday with a great crowd of people filling the tents and listening to the
sounds of the Sorgenbrecher band. During the intermissions, we had performances by Carpathia’s
Kindergruppe, Jundengruppe and Schuhplattergruppe. The tent stayed full all evening and the people got
to enjoy great food and beer.
Early Saturday, the crew got up and started preparing for another big day. From restocking the bar and
beer trailer, preparing the outside kitchen and cleaning the club grounds, this group of volunteers earned
a nice breakfast to fill them up. As always, we had a little fun watching the early soccer games and
hearing some stories from the guys. Mike Talan likes to keep us on our toes when he starts dancing
around to the Blasmusik playing in the background. After it’s all said and done, two o’clock rolls around
and the fest is open.
People filled the tent for another great day. They heard the sounds of the Martin Brothers Band and
smelled the aroma of Hungarian brats in the air. The dance floor was packed all day. During the band
breaks, the Carpathia Kindergruppe, Jundengruppe, Schuhplattlergruppe and Kulturegruppe entertained
our guests. We also had a nice performance from the Detroit Edelweiss Schuhplattlergruppe. As always,
our friends and guest group, Nova Nada Croatian Ensemble, gave us a wonderful performance of dances
from Croatia. As the day progressed, the crowd got larger and the food and beer lines filled up. The
Kickers Old-Timers game was played, along with some other youth kicker games that had the people
cheering all day. It was also great to see all the kids enjoying the Kinderplatz and trying their luck at the
Jaeger Shooting Booth. Everything flowed nicely and the people had a great time.
The weekend was almost over, but not until we got ready for Sunday – Father’s Day. After a successful
Saturday night, the volunteers stepped up and got the day going again. They cleaned and prepared for
another big day. After the work was done, we kept with a great tradition were the guys packed up in
mini vans and went over to Resurrection Cemetery to pay respects to our fathers and friends that are no
longer with us, but are always in our hearts. Shortly after visiting the cemetery, we were back at the club
for a final morning breakfast for all the workers.
At noon, the fest opened for the final day of the German Fest and everyone gathered around to hear the
wonderful sounds of Carpathia’s Blaskapelle. The Hank Haller band from Cleveland Ohio cranked it up
to start the program. We had a nice performance from the Zakopane Polish Folks group and the Club
dance groups performed during the band breaks. The tent was filled with wonderful people and there was
a great atmosphere surrounding the club grounds. Music played, beer was poured, and the smell of wurst
cooking filled the air as soccer games were played. What else could you ask for? Fred Ziwich Band
finished off the evening by filling the dance floor and keeping the crowd happy.
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As I looked around, I was so pleased to see all of the familiar faces, as well as new friends that gathered
to make this event such a success. It was especially great to see all the families spending time with their
Dads on Sunday. The parking lots and soccer fields were full of cars all weekend long, and the food
booth slowly ran out of product. It was a good sign of a job well done!!
I had the wonderful opportunity to be the Fest Chairmen this year and I couldn’t have been prouder of all
the volunteers that helped to make the weekend possible. I want to personally thank the Club President,
John Huth, and 2nd Vice President, Mike Talan, who were mentors by helping me navigate through this
special event. I also want to give a special thanks to my Co-Chairman, Carsten Grotloh, and all the
people who sat on the Fest committee. Everyone was so helpful and easy to work with. It’s so amazing
how things can come together when you have a close group of people that want the same success for the
Club. I’m so proud to be a part of this club and to be a Fest Chairman. It was an honor to see a tradition
like the German Fest succeed. I hope to see things come together and stay together in the future.
Thank you so much!!
German Fest
& Father’s Day Picnic!
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Carpathia 100th Anniversary:
Friday Night Patio Party
By Michelle Egger
Erika Kuhlmann and I were honored to be asked to plan the Friday Night Patio Party for the Club’s 100 th
Anniversary! After all, we did plan the Kickers 60th anniversary patio party, as well, and that was a huge
success!
Our preparations were going along great the week before the party… But, we ran into one minor
problem - we had no patio! The repair of the patio surface and installation of a new railing took a bit
longer than expected. But, as always, it did eventually get done! The last of the new railing was put up
by 3:00 p.m. that Friday and we were ready to go.
We decorated the Members Bar with pictures to showcase our 100 years of existence. Within an hour of
the event’s opening, the patio and the bar were packed with people from near and far. A barbeque dinner
that included sliders, hot dogs, and French fries was offered at one end of the patio. DJ Glockenspiel
played music on the other end of the patio and everybody was dancing! Of course, we had to have a
thunderstorm roll in to go with our patio party! The tent over the patio kept everyone dry and the rain
didn’t stop anybody from having a great time.
I would like to thank Werner Bock for his generous donation to the event! We were able to pass out our
own Carpathia sunglasses and ‘beer mug’ Mardi Gras beads to always remember this special occasion.
We are blessed to have such a wonderful Club and I am proud to be a part of it.
Thank you to all who helped with the patio party… Especially you Erika Kuhlmann! I couldn’t have
done it without you!
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100th Anniversary Weekend:
Centennial Gala Banquet
By Alex Rausch
100th Anniversary Weekend Co-Chairman
Carpathia Club 100 year anniversary gala was all that was anticipated and more! As you walked through
the front doors you were immediately greeted by the beautiful and nostalgic decorations taking you back
to a simple lifestyle. The hall decorations represented a true Donauschwaben heritage our founding
members would have been proud of. The table center pieces, wall murals and sconce lighting made an
elegant atmosphere, as well. Thanks to Darin Lenhardt and staff for the decorations.
The festivities started with an introduction by anniversary chairman Mike Talan with a small speech then
handing the microphone over to the evening's program emcee Blondine Klimach. Blondine introduced
the Carpathia Chor, which is celebrating 100 years as well. The Choir performed beautiful renditions of
our National anthem and German National Anthem. Pastor Waldemar Gies from St. Peters Lutheran
Church in Warren then led us in a Tisch Gebet for dinner. Our wonderful kitchen staff created a
wonderful and delicious menu of Budapest chicken and Carpathia’s famous Schnitzel.
Club President John Huth said a few words on the club's 100 years and the changes throughout the years
at the various locations. Dignitaries in attendance were recognized, and the Donauschwaben Verband
President Robert Fillipi gave a spirited speech for the celebration that was enjoyed by all. All of
Carpathia's Untergruppen came up and gave congratulatory messages.
The Jugendgruppe was the first performance of the night, and, as usual, they delivered a great set of
dances that has come to be expected for the traditions passed down through the years. We were also
treated to performances by the Kindergruppe, Schuplattler and the Kulturgruppe which had the liveliest
performance of the evening with a new dance choreographed by Steve Talan - truly a treat for all.
The history room was a visual treat for all, documenting the 100 years of all the Untergruppen from
Carpathia. Each group had a display area for all to enjoy. There were photo albums, Trachts, Dirndl's,
uniforms and costumes, as well as various nostalgic items. A musical slide show created by Alex
Schwalbe was also playing throughout the evening in the history room for all to enjoy and reminisce.
Other items which had a great amount of interest were poster boards on each side of the stage from each
group with pictures throughout the years. It was great to see so many members looking at them and
pointing to pictures, talking about that specific time, and seeing older pictures never before seen by
some.
The music for the evening was a great concept, having Carpathia member's whose bands played in
previous years perform a set of their songs which provided a different sound for each set. The dance
floor was always crowded throughout the evening. It was so great to see a full house for such an
important celebration of our club's long history and the joy of the celebration was an experience had by
all. I would like to thank our committee for putting together a great event, thank you to all the members,
past, present and future for continuing our great Donauschwaben heritage at Carpathia Club.
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100th Anniversary Weekend:
Sunday Family Picnic
By Mike Talan
100th Anniversary Weekend Chairman
On a beautiful Sunday morning, preparations
started early for both the Mass service and also the
Club Family Picnic. Members and friends started
gathering at around 10:00am for the Mass that was
to start at 11:00am. A good amount of people
slowly made their way into the Hall and Father
Hoyer conducted a wonderful service, along with
the Carpathia Choir. After the Mass was over
people began filling the Tent and Club Patio areas.
The smell of Wurst grilling and the Ham Hocks and
Sauerkraut filled the air. The Carpathia Kickers
Over40 and our good friends from the Windsor
Teutonia Over40 played a friendly soccer game on
the Club Field at 12:00 pm and it was quite an
entertaining game as always!!
We would like to thank all the Members, Guests,
and Friends of Carpathia Club for coming and
supporting and enjoying this great Club 100th
Anniversary Celebration Weekend. May we look
forward to many more years of success and
memories!!
The real highlight of the day was waiting in
anticipation for the performance of the Carpathia
Blaskapelle’s first “full” performance. As 2:00 pm,
approached the Tent was filled to capacity and the
overflow of people waited and watched our
Blaskapelle get ready to perform. Once the
introduction was made the wonderful sounds of
Blasmusik filled the air all afternoon. The
performance was truly amazing and with the
tremendous applause the Band received along with
the numerous standing ovations…… Carpathia
once again showed what our people can do and
what hard work and commitment can accomplish.
My hat goes off to The Blaskappelle members and
the Leadership for the commitment and dedication.
It was a day Carpathia and its Members will
remember and cherish forever. As the day came to a
close and the music stopped, many people just hung
around, enjoyed the rest of the day, and talked
about the entire 100th Anniversary Event and
Weekend.
We would like to thank all the Members, Guests,
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th
supporting and enjoying this great Club 100
Anniversary Celebration Weekend. May we look
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Franz Pelvay Honored
From the October 5, 2013 Edition of the Nordamerikanische Wochenpost
Carpathia Club 100 Year Anniversary Banquet
and the dedication of the Main Hall to “Franz
Pelvay Halle”
Sterling Heights - On July 20, 2013 The
Carpathia Club in Sterling Heights, MI celebrated
their 100 year anniversary. During this celebration
the hall was dedicated to Franz Pelvay by naming
the main hall, the “Franz Pelvay Halle.”
Franz Pelvay has been a very influential member
of the Carpatha Club since the 1960’s. Franz
started his 35 year journey at the Carpathia as an
assistant to the treasurer.
He was then asked to be a teacher for the Deutsche
Schule at the Carpathia. With his gentle approach
as a German School teacher, he easily earned the
love and respect of the children he taught. After 8
years teaching the German language he was once
again asked to take the next step with the children
and become the Jugendleiter.
Through the 35 years that Franz Pelvay was on the
Board of Directors he also found time to start the
Chess Club and also the Volksgruppe (Young
Adult Group.)
After endless years of dedication and contribution
to the Carpathia Club and the Donauschwaben the
honor is absolutely fitting for a great Carpathia
legend. Mr. Pelvay is always open to a discussion
and always has time to tell you a story of his life
back in the Alte Heimat or his new home in the
United States. He is known as a great negotiator
and speaker. Franz is a humble man that believes
strongly in our future….. „Die Jugend ist unsere
Zukunft”
Franz Pelvay is the only current living Honorary
President and is always seen at many, if not all of
the functions at the Carpathia Club. Franz Pelvay
ended every speech with “May God bless you and
may the good Lord be with you forever”.
He led as Jugendleiter for the largest Youth group
that the Carpathia has ever had. 152 children
attended the Sunday practices from 1974 to 1981
where Franz led them in dance, songs, and skits
that he composed.
After giving up the Jugendgruppe he was asked to
run for 1st Vice president. He held that position
from 1981 – 1989.
In 1989 he took on even more responsibility by
becoming President of the Carpathia Club. During
the 12 years that he held the position as President
he became the driving force in pushing for the
construction of a new Hall to be built on the
current location in Sterling Heights, Mi. He also
formed a building committee to take on the huge
endeavor of building a million dollar building.
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What Effect has the Donauschwaben
Culture had on Me?
2013 Landestreffen Youth Essay Contest Entry
By Alyssa Ochss, Carpathia Club
Once upon a time, about six years ago, there was a
girl who joined a dance group in Sterling Heights,
Michigan. At first, she didn’t know how to dance
or what the meaning behind it all was. She didn’t
even understand some parts of the culture she was
from. She was just expecting to dance and to have
fun, but she ended up learning so much more than
just dancing. She learned about a life style that
people from the Donauschawben were used to
long ago. She learned how to be part of a group of
people who shared the same heritage as her and
loved to dance and be part of something great.
This girl mentioned above is me. Before joining
the Carpathia Club, I didn’t really know what the
Donauschawben meant to me and how it has
affected me. Since I have been a part of the
“club” for a number of years, I have learned a lot.
I have been very much affected by being a
Donauschwaben by becoming part of a
community and family bigger than I could ever
have imagined. The community is so big that it
stretches to every corner of the world from
California to Pennsylvania, Canada and Europe.
This community has affected me by introducing
me to new people who are welcoming, nice to
each other, and where there is less of the regular
drama that happens in most places.
At other events, I have learned so much that I
never knew before. I am excited to be more
involved with my past and learn about the
Donauschwaben people and what their lives were
like on a daily basis both in Europe and in the
United States and Canada. I am affected by the
way and why the celebrated fests such as
Kirchweih, Weinlesefest and Maifest. I enjoy
being a part of these celebrations, where it almost
like history in the making. These events help me
to create long lasting memories that will make me
smile for years to come. I will also be able to pass
down this knowledge to my kids and they will be
able to experience the same things as our
ancestors and family members before us.
The Donauschawben has affected me greatly by
allowing me to meet new people and allowing me
to be part of a community where I can find
friends, family, and fun that will last me a life
time.
At events, such as the Landestreffen, I get to meet
the members of this huge community, dance,
laugh, sing, eat, and have fun. I get to meet
people with different opinions, likes, and dislikes.
Even though we may have different opionions, we
all share one common heritage and attachment to
the Donauschwaben. As I look around at my
group of friends at school, I start to realize that I
am very fortunate to have gotten the opportunity
to experience something they don’t, which is to be
part of such a tightly bonded place where
everybody shares a common heritage.
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My Non-Donau Life
By Paul Schwalbe, Carpathia Club
“What effect has the Donauschwaben culture had
on me?” Asking this question of me is comparable
to asking someone how their senses like sight and
hearing have had an effect on them. Because they
are things most people take for granted, it’s
incredibly difficult to answer. In a similar way, I
have been raised with, and surrounded by, the
Donauschwaben culture so much so that the only
way I can think to describe how it has affected me
is to imagine my life without ever having been
exposed to it. What follows is a small comparison
of my life versus my Non-Donau life.
My Non-Donau life would require me to have
different parents due to the fact that I wouldn’t
even be alive without Donauschwaben culture. All
of my grandparents moved to the US from various
parts of Germany and what was Yugoslavia. They
joined the Carpathia Club in Detroit, MI, and their
children ended up in the Jugendgruppe. That is
where my parents met each other!
On top of the idea of having a completely
different family, Non-Donau me would have a
whole lot less friends. It’s pretty safe to say that
most people finish their High School and College
years with a handful of lifelong friendships made.
I came out of those years with what would seem to
be a handful of extra families rather than a lot of
friends. That is due to the Donauschwaben clubs. I
have close friends from clubs all over the US and
Canada. In fact, my closest friend, AKA
girlfriend, came from another Donau club. We
actually met, eight years ago, at the Landestreffen
in Los Angeles, CA, when she belonged to the
Milwaukee Donauschwaben.
For example, I love to dance. I’ve been in the
Carpathia dance groups since I was three years old
and have grown up to love music and dancing. I
now spend my free time choreographing new
dances for my club as well as learning new types of
dancing. In terms of music, I grew up playing
polkas and waltzes on drums and currently play
button accordion because I loved the music I heard
at every dance and festival throughout my life.
The final big difference I can imagine between
Non-Donau me and who I am today would be that I
would never have developed the passion for other
cultures that I have. Growing up with the
Donauschwaben culture caused me to open my eyes
to other cultures, as well. Because of that, I am
fascinated with the traditions and customs of other
cultures and love comparing them to what I know
of both Donauschwaben and American culture.
These are just a few examples of how my life would
be different without the Donauschwaben culture.
However, they are enough to have made me realize
I don’t want to be Non-Donau me.
So far, Non-Donau me would have different
parents, less friends, and no girlfriend, but he
might have different hobbies. I can honestly say
that almost all things I do in my free time can be
traced back to my association with the
Donauschwaben culture.
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What Effect has the Donauschwaben
Culture had on Me?
By Leah Stampfer, Carpathia Club
I owe a large part of who I am today to the Donauschwaben culture. I was adopted from
Nanjing, China when I was 16 months old and have been raised into a
Donauschwaben/German family. I was blessed to have two great Omas, a great Opa, Oma
and Opa and many aunts, uncles and cousins. They have been very involved in the
Donauschwaben culture and have encouraged me to participate as they saw my love for the
music, dance, food and culture. My family introduced me to the Carpathia Club a few months
we became a family. At Kirchweih, I joined the Kindergruppe dance group when I was three
years old when my Tante Monique (close family friend) was the dance leader. I then joined
the Jugendgruppe and Schuhplattler groups as soon as I could.
Throughout my life, I have learned many lessons and values. None as valuable as those I
have learned at the Carpathia and being part of a Donauschwaben family. I have learned that
one should be proud of whom they are and that something as simple as a festival or dancing
can bring many people together and create a family. I learn to value what I have and
appreciate the little things like the dancing and the food.
I am a part of the large number of youth
who will one day continue the
Donauschwaben culture, but I make all
the difference. In the world, I am a small
fraction of the entire thing. In the
Donauschwaben society, I am a major
part of what makes the culture what it is
today, along with everyone else. Most
importantly, I have learned not to judge
based on appearance. Being Asian, I am
well aware of how I may appear when
dancing in a German dance group, but
those who appreciate the culture know I
am a Donauschwaben at heart. I have
only just started my life but I hope to
continue it with the Donauschwaben
culture close to my heart.
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Landestreffen der Donauschwaben:
USA & Canada
By Mike Talan
Landestreffen Chairman
Well, after all the many preparations and meetings
it was finally time for the Carpathia Club and its
members to shine at the National level of hosting
the Landestreffen der Donauschwaben USA &
Canada on the annual Labor Day Weekend event.
Friday afternoon, as the people from all over the
USA and Canada began rolling into our parking lot
along with the lot next door at the Church, the
atmosphere began to glow. Many old friends and
family from out of town were reunited and at 4 pm
the Tent began to fill with hungry and thirsty
“Schwobs”. The smell of great “homemade”
Carpathia food filled the air and with Blasmusik
playing in the background, what more could
someone ask for? It was like heaven on earth!!
Our special guest group, the Banater Schwaben,
along with the Eisenbahner Musikanten, began their
performance a little later than was expected, but
they performed and played wonderfully. A huge
down pour at around 9:30pm dampened the grounds
of Carpathia and some of the Tent area, but the
atmosphere stayed strong in the Tent and even
stronger in our packed Members Bar.
Saturday came with a huge challenge on our hands:
our Soccer Field, along with our parking areas on
our complex, were flooded heavy with water. This
problem has been a thorn in Carpathia’s side for
many years already, causing headache and
heartache for anyone planning events at Carpathia.
The Einmarsch was planned for 2 pm on the soccer
field, so a “plan B” was quickly put into place by
the Committee and things went smoother than
expected. The Einmarsch went off terrific and after
a few speeches, the Bands began to play dance
music for everyone’s enjoyment both inside and
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enjoyment. The Members Bar along with all the
Tent Bars were busy from start to finish. The
delicious Carpathia cooking and food was once
again the “talk of the town.” Many people
commented on how organized and perfectly set up
Carpathia was for this huge Landestreffen. It was
suggested we do it again next year…..Oh Boy!!
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A special “THANK YOU” goes out to all our
Members and Friends of Carpathia that volunteered
their time and help to make this Landestreffen a
huge success that all our guests and members will
never forget!!
Carpathia can stand proud and with its
shoulders out wide…… GREAT JOB!!!!
Sunday began with the annual Church Service at
10 am in the Main Hall. The people came early and
by 10 am there were very few open seats available.
It was our special honor this year to have Father
Peter Zillich from Germany grace us with his
presence and perform Mass. Many of us knew
Father Zillich from over the years, but it was his
first time at Carpathia. He did an absolutely
wonderful job holding Mass at our Club. Father
Zillich is a very special Priest and a “Schwob” that
has a true love for his and our Donauschwaben
Culture. After Mass, the Carpathia Choir sang a
song at our Denkmal. Father Zillich said a prayer,
and the Eisenbahner Musikanten played a song “Ich
hat ein Kammeraden” to end the dedication. People
from all over began to take their places inside the
Hall or out in the Tent to watch the Dance groups
performances again and listen and dance to the
fantastic Bands that were scheduled for that day.
The Food lines formed along with the lines at all
our Bars again to indicate it was going to be another
great day at Carpathia. There were plenty things to
occupy everyone around the Club facility. From a
Schiessbude, Kinderplatz, Crafts, and a wonderful
Cultural Exhibit (Ausstellung), people kept busy all
over the Carpathia grounds.
.
Traditionally, at 8 pm every year in every town this
event is held, there is a special Jugend Party that is
held in the Tent on Sunday night. Well, needless to
say….Carpathia Club set the “bar/level” at an alltime high!! DJ Glockenspiel got the place rocking
to the sounds of some old school, modern, country,
and rock. It was a spectacle that words could not
describe. As the night closed in on 11 pm and after
last call from Group leaders saying “the Bus is
leaving” another great Landestreffen came to a very
successful close.
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Landesverband
der
Donauschwaben
USA, Inc
November 20, 2013
Detroit Carpathia Club
President John Huth and all Carpathia members,
I am writing to thank you for the wonderful job you did hosting our Labor Day Treffen. I know that I
speak for all who took part in the events of that weekend and all the other events you hosted during your
100th anniversary year. Your gift of $6000 to the Verband goes beyond the definition of generous.
Thank you!
Many cities have hosted our Treffen over the years, but few have exhibited the team spirit that your gift
symbolizes. As other Donauschwaben clubs host future gatherings, I hope that they’ll have an
opportunity to galvanize the unity that such an event brings to an organization. I also hope they’ll
emulate your generous donation to our Verband. Our success as a national organization depends on the
efforts of everyone across the US. You’ve gone a long way to creating a bright future for all “Schwobs”
by leaving a lasting tribute for future generations.
In Donauschwaben Unity,
Robert F. Filippi
Robert F. Filippi
Landespräsident
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Running in Similar Circles…
By Michael Fricker
United German Hungarians, Philadelphia PA
— PETER SCHOCK —
Founder and President
Have you ever made a discovery? Have you ever, as a result of your own curiosity, stumbled upon some item, idea, or fact?
Was it incredibly interesting, previously unknown and seemingly right under your nose for some time? Recently the German
Hungarians did!
Names of men and women have been remembered by our club because of the impact they have had on our development, our
social culture, our successes and even our failures. Read the many issues of The Monthly Progress or glance upon our
history books to find those names dotted throughout the details of the text. Names like Frank Follmer, Werner Fricker, Ted
Kereczmann, Frank and Teresa Kirsch, John Mayersfeld, Rudy Rack, John Weber, Susi Welsch and Andy Weyershaeuser
come to mind just to name a few. There are, of course, many more. They will be forever in the identity of who the United
German Hungarians are.
There are other names which are written in our histories, though over the years we have forgotten or lost information about
them. Until the near end of the summer of 2013, we knew very little about Peter Schock, the man who was elected President
of the Banater Männerchor in 1910.
“The suspended section met three days later on November 16th to discuss its future and it decided to form
the BANATER MÄNNERCHOR. A temporary eight man board of directors was appointed for a three
month period. Peter Schock was elected President.” (United German Hungarians written history)
Those five words are the only words ever written about Mr. Schock in regards to our club. Why is someone who held such
an important position and played an important role in our founding not given more space in our records? Why do we not
know anything else about him? The answer to that question is that by 1913, just two years after the founding of our club,
Peter Schock, founder and president, was in another city and was quite busy founding another club!
The Discovery
Always the history minded that I am, I searched the website of the Detroit Carpathia Club for their history. It was a simple
plan with even more simple motives. In August the German-Hungarians would be traveling to that club for the Landestreffen
der Donauschwaben. I am always interested in the histories of clubs and it pains me all the more when fellow clubs fail to
keep and make available accurate records of these things. That being said, when I see the link to club histories on websites I
try to make it a point to at least glance at them. The page opened. I read over the title and its many subtitles.
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“The Carpathia Chronicles” under which read, “Part 1: Genesis” in italic face. There was an immediate familiarity with that.
Anyone who is well versed in our histories in our souvenir books will remember a similar titling “Genesis” followed by
“Development” before “Metamorphosis” and “Renaissance” in the history from the 1972 50 th Anniversary of Sports and
Soccer. (Interestingly some of those legendary names listed above are among the writers of that history.) It gave me that
feeling “similar wording, similar clubs” but I did not expect it to go any further.
Reading the first paragraph a name stuck out. You guessed it, Peter Schock. It was familiar; it sounded like someone I had
heard of.
“The date was January 5, 1913. In the German community of Detroit’s East Side, the wind howled through
the streets, adding a chill to the already bitter cold Sunday afternoon. But inside Beecher Hall on Michigan
Avenue, a roaring fireplace provided warmth for 57 men who had gathered in response to an advertisement
published in the "Detroiter Abendpost", a prominent German newspaper. The ad called for the creation of a
German-Hungarian Singing Society and anyone interested was invited to attend. Now, they sat in the room,
listening attentively to the man who spoke; the man responsible for the summons, Peter Schock.” (The
Carpathia Chronicles. Part 1: Genesis)
Where had I seen that name before? I continued reading. The second paragraph gave me a tiny feeling of possibility, a small
shred of a clue that led me where to look next.
“Schock considered himself an "Ostschwabe", or "East Swabian", having migrated from Austria-Hungary’s
eastern frontier to Philadelphia, before making his home in Detroit. He had been witness to the all too often
harsh treatment of his fellow Schwaben by the numerous singing societies and other organizations
prospering in Detroit’s booming German ethnic community of the time.” (The Carpathia Chronicles. Part 1:
Genesis)
I almost would not have caught it if I was not looking for it. It was interesting; he came to the States where he arrived in
Philadelphia first. Now my thought was, maybe he was a member or even just a patron of the club. His name could have been
in an ad in one of our books. So I went digging. I went digging electronically as I was away from my paper copies at the time. I
started with the latest book, from the 100th Anniversary. It has the most up to date history covering 100 years. Reading the
opening page there it was the name I was looking for. He was our first president.
Wait could it be? Was this the same Peter Schock? Do any of my elders already know this information or did I just make this
discovery? These and many other questions populated my mind. My eyes rushed and read over the parts of our history again!
Then I ran back to the Carpathia chronicles. I tore through the first few paragraphs. It was coming together now. Peter Schock,
Banater Männerchor, Philadelphia, Detroit, Carpathia club; what did all this mean? Now I reached the sixth paragraph where it
all would come together.
“Few things kindle human resolve more than not being fully appreciated as an equal and, according to
writings by Schock’s associate Peter Gänger, ‘...Schock would not have been Schock had he not mustered
his entire oratory skills to remedy the unpleasant situation which had befallen the Detroiter Ostschwaben’. It
was no wonder that, on this memorable afternoon, with unanimous consent and enthusiasm, a new Singing
Society was created with Peter Schock as its first President. The Society called itself the ‘German-AustrianHungarian Singing Society’, and within days, established a constitution and elected its first board of
directors.” (The Carpathia Chronicles. Part 1: Genesis)
Now there were too many coincidences not to be sure. Their club, the Carpathia Club, was founded as a singing society much
like ours. In addition, its name was similar to what would become our name. It was not until the next year, in 1914 the club,
after a split with another group, rebranded itself the Carpathia Club.
I was convinced. I knew too much was the same. I had to tell someone. I had to find out. I called my father who was possibly
more excited than I. He informed me of a list that existed in our 25 th Anniversary Book from 1936. The book contains a list of
our founders along with their whereabouts. One did not have to read far to find what we were looking for. First on the list:
“Peter Schock, 434 S. Lakewood Str., Detroit, Mich.”
Now we knew. This was previously unknown truth. It was a piece of the puzzle that brought the name of Peter Schock back
into the identity of the German Hungarians in a big way. We could now be proud of an aged but new-found connection to the
Detroit Carpathia club.
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We could now construct this story. Peter Schock comes from Austria-Hungary to the United States in the early 1900s. He
arrives in Philadelphia where he helps to found the Banater Männerchor along with a number of other men. They gathered in
Fred Schnabel’s Saloon and named an eight man board. He is elected President of the organization and they name August
Beuchse as Musical Director.
Sometime in the next three years he moves to Detroit. With the founding of one German-Hungarian Singing society under
his belt he put out the call to form another one in his new home city. Many of whom have been persecuted; having been
considered the lesser “Volks-Deutsche” gather inside Beecher Hall. The cold of that night was mirrored in the feelings of
these people. The history eloquently states, “a roaring fireplace provided warmth” from the winds that “howled through the
streets, adding a chill to the already bitter cold Sunday afternoon.”
On another level, the connections and the purpose of this meeting warmed them as well. It was the Peter Schock who
“mustered his entire oratory skills to remedy the unpleasant situation which had befallen the Detroiter Ostschwaben.” The
heat and I’m sure the drink warmed their bodies, but Schock’s vision warmed their hearts. Out of this came what would
become the Carpathia Club. It grew to succeed with seeds that go all the way back to 1910 in Philadelphia.
We shared this with the key people of our club and we waited for the day we would make this reveal at the Carpathia club in
Detroit.
The Revelation
At the end of the German-Hungarian Czardas music, our dancers ran waving from the floor under the great tent at the
Carpathia Club in Detroit. It was Sunday, September 1 st and we planned to make a presentation to our host club. With our
supporters in tow and our leaders at the forefront we gathered with the leaders of their club who were able to spare a few
moments from their hard work of running an event of that magnitude. On the patio outside their members bar, President
Galgon opened the presentation by thanking the club for their hospitality. We presented them with a wood carved plaque as a
congratulatory gift for their 100th Anniversary. Along with our two club shields were inscribed the words “In Recognition of
Our Friendship through Soccer, Song and Dance.” They were very appreciative and thanked us for our attendance as well as
our hospitality when we hosted the Landestreffen in 2010, when we were the hosts of the 2010 USASA National Cup Finals
of which they were a finalist team and our hosting of the 2011 Landestournier Soccer Tournament.
As I did the research and made the discovery, our club leaders left it to me to make this revelation about our origins and
connection to Peter Schock as clubs. So as all eyes turned to me and I told my little story you have read here. Luckily I had
their vice president and friend, Mike Talan to put words into my mouth earlier that weekend. Before we made this
presentation Mr. Talan said to me, “When these two clubs come together,” he paused and patted his hand over the patch over
my heart and then over his, “This emblem and this emblem are like sisters. Only good things come.” It was perfect and I
knew that was the way to open my story. In an instant our already strong relationship was that much stronger. I think
needless to say they were glad to know this new information and I hope happy to be as my father put it our “Patenkind.” Of
course we were then ushered into the bar for aschnapps under the toast of
“Welcome Home Family!”
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Carpathia Oktoberfest
By Carsten Grotloh
Oktotberfest Chairman
As the fourth festival of the year, I anticipated this one to be the easiest. This, however, was not the case.
By the Landestreffen, volunteerism was getting low and people were getting burned-out. To help solve
that problem, the Kickers instituted a new volunteer program and we were able to get some eager
volunteers and fresh faces. That helped get the weary work-horses going again.
Our time table was short to fill our volunteer lists, since there were only two weeks between events. But
the slots got filled and the crews came to work each day on auto-pilot and got the work done.
We made some changes this year:
 The Oktoberfest Committee recommended to the Board, and they approved, a $3 entrance fee for
those 17 and older (16 and under free). This meant we had to enclose the fest grounds. One way
in and one way out. We had to find more volunteers to sell wristbands.
 We added donuts, cider, and caramel apples to the Frauengruppe cake booth.
 We added a schnitzel sandwich to the menu, each day.
Mother Nature threw two storms at us, one on Wednesday and one on Thursday, but the water drained
away and parking went on as planned. Friday started out nice, but turned a little chilly, and attendance
wasn’t what I had hoped. It did, however, give us a chance to see how the entrance and exit was going to
flow. After a few modifications, the easiest way turned out to be the best way. The Dance groups
entertained the crowds in between the Sorgenbrecher band sets. We even had our Sauerkraut-eating
competition again. Spaten Oktoberfest and Labatt’s Blue and Blue Light flowed from the taps. The
Frauengruppe sold their delicious cakes along with cider, donuts, and caramel apples. Schnitzel
sandwiches, sausage, and potato pancakes were available, along with great beverages to wash them down.
Saturday was beautiful. Soccer games started at 10 am and at 1 pm the Carpathia Blasmusikanten
entertained the workers, players, fans, and early arrivers. The fest officially opened at 2 pm and the people
came to enjoy in our Gemuetlichkeit! Yours truly scored a goal in the Over 40 friendly between Carpathia
and Sport Club at 2 pm, which Carpathia won 2-1. Enzian entertained the crowd, as did the Carpathia
Kinder Gruppe, Carpathia Kinder Schuhplattler, and our guests, the GTEV Edelweiss Dance Group. The
Martin Brothers band followed, with performances by the Carpathia Schuhplattler Group, (where members
from the Kinder Schuhplattler Group and some old timers joined in), the Jugend Gruppe, and
Kulturgruppe. The Kinderplatz was full all day, as was the line at the Jaeger booth. Once again, the
crowd enjoyed all the tastes, sights, and sounds we had to offer.
Sunday, was not, weather-wise, as nice as Saturday, but that didn’t stop those that could join in from
having a good time! Once again, soccer games started at 10am and went all day. The fest opened at noon
with music by the Hank Haller Ensemble and dance performances by the Kindergruppe, Kinder
Schuhplattler Gruppe, and the Jugend Gruppe. The Rheinlanders followed, including performances by the
Kulturgruppe, Schuhplatter, and Jugend Gruppe. As with the day before, both the Kinderplatz and Jaeger
booth had plenty of visitors.
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As fest-chairman I would like to thank everyone that helped out in any way. Whether you worked before,
during, or after any of the festivals, whether you worked all day, or you worked for 15 minutes - Thank
You! Our fests can’t happen without all of your help.
Special thanks, as well, to:
 The entire Carpathia Board for giving me this opportunity. I certainly learned a lot! Mostly, what
I learned is that I have a lot more to learn.
 John Huth, Mike Talan, Pete Wild, and Opa Dietz for their guidance, mentoring, and
encouragement.
 Adam Schwager, my Co-Chair, and Adam Zieg for listening to me, agreeing and disagreeing with
me, and helping me every chance they could, along the way.
 Every member of the Oktoberfest Committee for all their help, hard work, and dedication.
 The Monday-Morning-Clean-up Crew that are able to take down in 5 hours what takes us 20+
hours to set up.
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Jäger Königsball
By Monica Forest
October 12th marked the 44th Jäger Königsball, where the Carpathia Jäger honored three-time King Rob
Seiberling and his wife Erika.
As has been the case the last few years the evening was extra special, starting out with wild game
appetizers and an international wine tasting, and following the always excellent dinner prepared by the
Carpathia kitchen. Enzian provided the entertainment.
In addition to honoring King Rob and Queen Erika, the presentations that evening honored the rest of this
year’s top shooters, including First Ritter Bob Hammer and Second Ritter Eric Rausch. The trophies
from the annual king shoot included Tony Brandelik Jr. who won the prestigious past king’s trophy, and
Ed Speckhardt (first trophy), Tony Brandelik Jr. (second trophy), and Bob Psotka (third trophy).
The presentations for the top overall shooters for the entire season were also handed out – high overall
went to Bob Hammer, High Senior went to John Klimach, and High Junior, for the third year in a row,
went to David Tittjung.
Congratulations to all of the top shooters, and we hope to see you all next year for our 45th Königsball.
Carpathia
Jäger
Königsball
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Seniors Host
Annual Card Party
By Linda Gerhardt
On Sunday, November 3, the Carpathia Hall was
set up for the annual Card Party hosted by the
Carpathia Seniors. Over 100 people came to enjoy
an afternoon of friendship and card playing.
Doors opened at eleven for the Card Party. The bar
was open to allow guests to visit with friends and
enjoy a drink before lunch. At noon, a buffet lunch
prepared by the Club’s talented cooks was served.
The menu included pork Goulash over noodles and
boiled potatoes, along with a mixed green salad
with a choice of 3 dressings and bread and butter.
After the meal, guests were treated to flaky and
delicious homemade apple or cheese strudel and
fresh-brewed coffee.
After the lunch dishes had been cleared, guests got
to business with what they had come to the Club to
do: play cards.
Games of euchre, pinochle,
Fuchsen, and Ramschle quickly got started and
continued through the afternoon.
Coffee stations set up on either side of the hall
provided both regular and decaf coffee, as well as
tea, throughout the afternoon. At approximately
3:00 p.m., baskets of Carpathia’s famous Kipfel,
which were still nice and warm, were served.
Later, as the afternoon drew to a close, the card
players pulled out their raffle tickets to see if they
were lucky enough to win one of the many raffle
prizes donated by the Seniors Group. Wonderful
prizes included everything from gift baskets and
fish fry tickets to bottles of wine and gift cards. By
4:00 p.m., the event drew to a close. The Carpathia
Seniors’ Card Party was a great success and a good
time was had by all.
For more card playing fun, join the Carpathia Choir
at their Annual Card Party on Sunday, January 26
2014, and the Carpathia Frauengruppe at their Card
Party on Sunday, March 16, 2014.
Carpathia Tries New Form of Advertising
Digital Billboard:
South Side of East Bound Hall Road East of Van Dyke
Poster Billboard:
West Side of North Bound Groesbeck North of 13 Mile
Did you See One of the Two Carpathia Oktoberfest Billboards back in September?
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Carpathia Frauengruppe
Fall Fashion Show
By Irene Dietz
Im Oktober veranstaltete die Frauengruppe ihre alljährliche Fashion Show. Die Franz Pelvay Halle war
für diesen Anlass sehr schön geschmückt. Űber 180 Gäste waren für diesen populären Nachmittag
gekommen mit Freunden und Bekannten zuverbringen.
Wie in vorherigen Jahren das Modehaus Dress Barn stellte die neusten Moden für Herbst und Winter zur
Verfügung. Nach einer kurzen Begrüssung von der Leiterin Irene Dietz wurde ein vorzüglicher Lunch
serviert. Wir hatten auch Gäste aus Deutschland unter uns Gertraud Brust und Hilde Weger, die ihre
Schwestern Helga Kniep, Anneliese Herboth und Anna Bartolf besuchten.
Unsere Köchin Rosa Grusling und ihren Helferinnen hatten das gute Essen zubereitet. Es gab Salat,
Hühner Schnitzel, grüne Bohnen mit gerösteten Mandeln, gebackene Kartoffeln, als Nachtisch leckere
Schokoladen- und Vanille - Kremtorte. Nachdem die Tische abgeräumt waren stellte Irene Dietz die
Managerin Stephanie Clemens und Assitant Manager Lynn Burns vor; vom Modehaus Dress Barn in
Sterling Heights .
Assistant Manager Lynn stellte jeweils die einzelnen Modelle vor und beschrieb die einzelnen
Kleidungsstücke sie gab auch die Preise bekannt.
Zuerst wurde Freizeitkleidung gezeigt; Strech Jeans in einigen Farben mit flotten Poloshirts,
kontrasfarbene Tops oder Blusen, dazu und eine schicke Kunstleder Jacke in verschiedenen Farben oder
Woll Jacken. Auch Leggings oder Schlupfform Hosen mit einer Tunika und rundem Halsausschnitt.
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Zuletzt wurden ’’ After Five ’’und extravagante Abendkleidung vorgeführt. Party-Hosenanzüge aus
Satin und Feinkrepp Jersey, dazu eine bezaubernte Bluse mit eleganter und effektvoll funkelnden
Glitzersteinchen. Chiffon Oberteile mit Paletten bestickt, lange Abendkleider mit schmackvoller
Tüllspitze eingearbeitet. Ein naturfarbenes schickes Spitzenkleid oder zeitloses schwarzes Kleid mit
einer einzigen Rose ditaliert .
Zum Schluss maschierten all die Modelle nochmals durch den Saal und ein grossartiger Ablaus wurde
ihnen gegeben. Die Leiterin Irene Dietz bedankte sich bei Lynn und Stephanie von Dress Barn und
überreichte ihnen einen Blumenstrauss.
Auch all die Modelle bekamen eine rote Rose als eine kleine Anerkennung und ein Dankeschön. Ganz
zum Schluss wurden die vielen schönen Tombola Preise verlost, die die Mitglieder der Frauen
spendeten.
Es war wirklich ein gemütlicher Nachmittag.
14 Damen von der Frauengruppe und Mitglieder des Vereins modelierten die schicken Sachen.
Stefi Schultz, Mary Ann Virchow, Karin Schwalbe,
Maria Eppich, Katharina Schwager, Rosa Koehlmann,
Resie Gerber, Anna MarieTittjung, Melissa Morelli ,
Ann Marie Szymanski ,Terry Foster, Betty Hammer,
Susan Brandelik und Irene Dietz.
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Carpathia Kirchweihfest:
An Old Night of New Things
By Paul Schwalbe
This year’s Kirchweihfest turned out to be quite a bit different than many of the past years. It was filled
with many new things alongside of the old traditions. For example, there was a band we had never had
before, and by that I mean we had no band at all! Due to some miscommunications, there was no band for
the night. However, that didn’t stop any of the festivities, as there were several people who stepped forward
with CDs to play instead. We even had the pleasure of hearing the recording of our very own Carpathia
Blasmusikanten’s performance from the club’s 100th anniversary.
The missing music didn’t stop any of the planned events. King Danny Kapraun and Queen Brigitte
Schwager, both sporting their new blue sashes, led the Kirchweih march with the beautiful Kirchweih
Strauss in hand. After the march, the Kinder & Middle Groups performed, with the Middle group debuting
two new dances. The Jugendgruppe debuted two brand new dances as well, and also took some time to
award 5 and 10-year pins. Two received 5-year pins and five received 10-year pins. In keeping with the
theme of new things, the Kulturgruppe also had a new, and highly entertaining, performance that was fitting
for the harvest time of year. After all the Tanzgruppen were done, they all came back onto the floor and
danced Sprötzer and Der Hammerschmied together as one big group.
When the time came to auction off the Kirchweih Strauss, members of the Middle group, Jugendgruppe,
Kulturgruppe, and some of our guests from the Cleveland and Milwaukee Donauschwaben Clubs
entertained everyone as they flew, flipped, and built human pyramids. The auctioneers were Kurt Seiberling
and George Schleis. The winner of the Strauss was Tammy Kapraun.
A special thank you needs to go out to Rob Schwalbe for providing live music during the Strauss auction.
Upon hearing that there was no band, he actually left the fest in order to borrow a friend’s button box so he
could use it to play for the raffle. If you get a chance, make sure to say thank you, I’m not sure what we
would have done without him.
Despite the improvised music situation, this year’s Kirchweih turned out to be a great night. Though I will
say, it was not as full as I would like to see. So if you didn’t attend, make sure you come next year!
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From the Jäger…
Fall and winter are the time of the year that all Jaeger look forward to, as this is the time when we can
return to the woods and do what we enjoy the most – hunting. Trap shooting and target shooting are fun,
but the real passion of the group is to be found outdoors pursuing wild game. Several Jaeger have
already been successful, and hopefully several more will have filled their deer tags by the time you read
this article. Small game, upland game, and waterfowl seasons have also been running for the past few
months and rabbit, grouse, goose, turkey and pheasant will hopefully be on the holiday menu in many
Jaeger households.
As the holiday season approaches and we each spend time with our own families the Jaeger would like to
wish the entire Carpathia family Happy Holidays, all of the hunters safe and successful hunting, and
everyone a happy and prosperous new year. Wedimanns Heil!
--Tom Forest, Carpathia Oberjäger
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Die Carpathia Senioren
wünschen allen
Mitgliedern und Freunden
Frohe Weihnachten und
alles gute für das
kommende Jahr!
Otti Amman
Betty Brandelik
George Brenner
Mitzi Brenner
Albert Buechel
Victor Cook
Kathie Dietz
Lorenz Dietz
Franz Dosenberger
Eva Drescher
Helmut Egger
Marie Eppich
Peter Ess
John Fleischer
Anna Fellinger
Peter Fritz
Anna Geier
Margaret Geisz
Konrad Gerhardt
Theresia Gerber
Rosa Grusling
Maria Hammer
Maria Hammer
Antonia Hansmann
Katharina Heide
Hely Hermann
Christof Hermann
Josef Hirman
Margaret Hoeckl
Klara Homann
Stefan Homann
Eva Huth
Franz Huth
Tony Huth
Resi Huth
Walter Jensen
Katharina Keil
Katharina Kirsch
Mathias Kirsch
Andreas Klein
Richard Kloeckner
Wilma Koberstein
Walter Koberstein
Juliana Koch
Maria Kolleth
Michael Kramp
Elisabeth Krause
Elsa Lambrecht
Nick Lambrecht
Herbert Langegger
Frank Lesch
Evelyn Lesch
Anna Lesch
Peter Lesch
Maria Lorenz
Bill Lutsch
Adam Medel
Elisabeth Menrath
Theresia Merli
Franz Mueller
Herta Ochss
George Ochss
Elfriede Palovcik
Tony Palovcik
Margaret Pelvay
Franz Pelvay
Kathi Posawatz
Christel Psotka
Stefan Psotka
Elisabeth Rebl
Peter Reinhardt
Peter Sattler
Katharina Schauss
George Schemmel
Anna Schiltz
Herbert Langegger
Die Carpathia Rentnergruppe
Leiterin: Rosa Grusling
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Michael Schleis
Maria Schmidt
Elisabeth Schneider
Theresia Schneider
Theresia Schoen
Katharina Schuck
Katharina Schuh
Stefanie Schulz
Erna Schwalbe
Lothar Schwalbe
Mary Stefan
Josepf Stefan
Klara Steigerwald
Hans Steiner
Tony Tittjung
Elisabeth Toepfner
Paula Uebrueck
Horst Uebrueck
Peter Wild
Josef Wist
Gretel Wolar
Appolonia Wolf
Netty Zimmerman
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Kickers Corner
From the General Manager…
I never realized how fast time goes by; until I sit
down to write this with Linda. I gather information
and review it each season to see how the teams
have performed. The fall season was tough for
some, and successful for others. I have always
been of the mindset that you learn as much from a
losing season as you do a winning season –
however, to some the “W” is all that matters.
Sadly – that is the farthest from the truth. Everyone
loves to win – if you know me at all, you know I
am competitive and charged about all sports, but
mostly soccer. I love a good game – and yes, I love
a win too! But when you coach you get this
opportunity to see other important things that don’t
stand out in a winning season. You get to see if
you are able to teach your players how to stay
focused during a game, even if you are losing. You
get to see how much or how little endurance your
players have to compete in a full length game. You
have the opportunity to see how committed players
are to practicing, playing and being a part of a
team. And, you get to see if the players are
improving while playing against tough competition,
and you get to, unfortunately, see just how
important a “W” is to parents and how not
important the above mentioned is. Players develop
differently throughout their playing time. And,
soccer is as much of a mental game as it is a
physical – so the smallest thing can take your head
out of the game, and as talented as you are
physically, keeping your mind in the game is very
important.
Winter training is under way and again, we will
offer players specialized training through either
Coerver or SAQ. Later we will bring in a mental
coach to address players on their mindset when
stepping on the field. This is something new, and
something that we hope will prepare players for a
successful spring season.
And – as always – we continue to grow. We hope
you will all join us for one of the 4 hosted banquets
we will hold in December, January and February.
I would like to thank the Kicker’s Board for all of
their hard work and dedication in keeping the
Kickers moving forward. I know it is not easy and
your effort does not go unappreciated.
Finally, on behalf of my family and the Kicker
family, we wish you all the happiest of holiday
seasons and a happy, healthy and prosperous new
year.
--Keith McVettie
This is why it is important for the Kicker’s to
continue to research and evaluate our program and
what we can offer the players to keep them playing
physically and smart. Our coaching staff is second
to none the way that they continue to work hard at
developing players. Conversations regarding all
aspects of the game are constantly going on and
ideas presented on how to improve our players.
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My Unsung Hero: Mathias Mayer
By Linda McVettie
As I sat across the table in a room full of men, I remember being more intimidated by the oldest and
kindest looking man in the room. I am a fairly confident woman and I pride myself on being prepared
for any questions on what I am presenting, but he had a list and I was hoping not to trip over even one of
those questions as I represented the treasurer at the time that could not make it.
He nominated me for the position of Treasurer which was primarily held by a man for years and years
(and even more years) prior. I was elected. And, it was then, that Mr. Mayer began to mentor me.
This is what I knew of soccer…my husband loved it, my son loved it, and I loved watching them. Not
much, huh? But, alas – there was something else I did know – and that was accounting. So my stint as
the Carpathia Kicker’s Treasurer began.
Mr. Mayer and I would sit sometimes for hours examining the books. He would search each and every
transaction, and ask questions-lots of questions. And he would follow with a story of what it was like to
be the Kicker’s treasurer when he did it.
When I started, the Kicker’s had $600 in the bank and $1200 in invoices to be paid. For a conservative,
worry-wart, and control freak like me – that wouldn’t do. And I could see in my conversations with Mr.
Mayer – that I had met someone just like me – for he was a conservative, worry-wart, and control freak,
too! We spent hours talking about the history of the Kickers which was so very important if we were to
ever understand the present. He told me all of his efforts in trying to raise money and save money for
travel. How he would collect uniforms after each game, collect money at the gates, account for each
penny spent as if it were his own and that he had sweated for hours to earn it. He advised me on how to
be strong amongst the men being that I was the only woman for some time to attend these meetings. He
promised to support and teach me; and that he did. We left our meetings with a handshake, and when he
said “good job”, I felt like I scored the game winning goal and I just got a pat on the back from my hero.
He was my mentor, my advisor and someone I grew to respect and adore. As he aged and his attendance
lessened at the meetings, my confidence grew as well as my knowledge of the game of soccer and the
Kickers. But, more so, my respect for this man grew over the years as I realized the work, dedication and
years of service he contributed to the Kickers.
When I saw him now our conversations were less and less about the Kickers, and more about his life and
his health. He told me stories of his life; his barber shop, his life in Yugoslavia. The last story he shared
with me was about his discovery of God. There were times I left laughing, and sometimes I left feeling
sad about what I had just heard. He spoke about being a soldier and a time when he was so hungry he
only had grass to eat. He told me a story about being captured and also escaping. And, he told me about
climbing a ladder to the rooftop of his barbershop, and a gust of wind blowing the ladder down. His only
hope of help was waving his hands at the traffic that passed by! I heard stories that could only seem
fictional to any of us – because they were filled with adventure, frightening situations and courageous
events. I will carry these stories with me forever. (Continued on Next Page)
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I don’t know if anyone will ever realize what he
did for the Kickers, I am not even sure I could
give it justice in telling what I know – but I think
everyone should be celebrated for time they took
from their family and themselves to make sure
other families had something to enjoy. It went on
for so many years in so many different capacities.
And although many of you may not have known
Mr. Mayer, he was a kind man who cared for
many and gave of himself for the Kickers and
youth soccer. He was instrumental in bringing a
youth program to Michigan and is honored in the
Michigan Soccer Hall of Fame, served as the Club
treasurer, Kicker’s treasurer, Michigan Ontario
Soccer League treasurer and a Trustee for the
Michigan Soccer Association. As you can see, he
was trusted by many and honored by those who
knew him.
Sadly, Mr. Mayer passed away a few months ago.
I was heartbroken when I heard the news. My
mentor was gone but what he gave to the Kickers
will never be forgotten, and what he gave to me
with his kindness, knowledge and especially time
will be something I not only hold dear to my
heart, but will pay forward to honor his memory.
I invite you all to do the same.
Kindergrupppe /
Children’s Group
The Kindergruppe has had a busy fall with
dancing and organizing the Kinderplatz for Labor
Day weekend and our Oktoberfest. We also
participated in a few outside events including
Rochester Mills and Canterbury Village
Oktoberfest. The group performed their new
dances for Kirweih as well.
The group had a Halloween party during one of
our practice evenings. The children made a craft,
played some games and had a great meal.
Everyone dressed in some wonderful and scary
costumes. It was a lot of fun.
This upcoming year, we have 7 middle group
members that will be moving up to Youth Group.
This includes Johnny Tisch, Evan Schleis,
Sebastian Cole, Elena Miller and Joe, Francesco
and Maria Nava. It will be very exciting and
challenging for them. Christine and I are confident
they will have a smooth transition.
Christine and I wish everyone a wonderful blessed
Christmas holiday and a Happy New Year.
--Cindy Schleis
Mathias (Matt) Mayer
September 19, 1924 – July 8, 2013
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Schule / German School
Das neue Schuljahr hat am 4.Oktober angefangen. Hiermit möchte ich die Lehrerinnen vorstellen
Melissa Morelli, Ann Marie Szymanski und Irene Dietz.
Gleichzitig möchte ich die Schüler und Schülerinnen so wie die Eltern herzlich willkommen heissen.
Unser Motto ist: Deutsch lernen macht Spass. Wir alle wissen es ist nicht leicht eine Fremdsprache zu
lernen, was ja in diesem Sinn Deutsch als Zweitsprache ist.
Wie heisst es doch aller Anfang ist schwer. Niemand braucht Hemmungen zu haben. Es ist wichtig dass
die Kinder regelmaessig und pünktlich zur Schule kommen. Ja, es ist ein langer Tag für die Kinder und
manchmal ist es schwer sie zu motivieren.
Es werden Lieder gelernt, Kinder singen gern, weil es Spass macht. Gedichte werden gelernt, Diktate
geschrieben ein abwechslungreiches Program, damit der Unterricht auch Spass macht. Die Schüler
kommen gern zur Schule. Auch Hausaufgaben stehen wöchentlich auf dem Stundenplan. Sie werden
auch mit der deutschen Kultur und den deutschen Gebräuchen und Sitten vertraut gemacht. Wir geben
den Kindern die Möglichkeit in frühen Jahren eine Fremdsprache zu lernen.
Demnächst werden die Schüler ihre Gedichte und Lieder fuer das Weihnachtsprogamm üben. Die
Vereins-Weihnachtsfeier ist am 22. Dezember (2 pm). Die Kinder werden von dem Weihnachtsmann
beschert. Aber nur für die lieben und artigen Buben und Mädchen bringt er etwas.
Hiermit möchte ich im Namen der Lehrerinnen allen eine frohe Weihnacht und ein gutes Neues Jahr
wünschen:
Melissa Morelli , Ann Marie Szymanski und Irene Dietz
Erster Schultag im Jahr 2014: 10. Januar 7 pm
-- Irene Dietz
Carpathia Wochenendschule ist ein grosses Haus.
Da gehn die Schüler ein
und aus.
Sie lernen lesen, schreiben,
malen, singen und die
Zahlen.
Um 9 pm ist die Schule aus,
die Schüler gehn dann gern
nach Haus.
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Jugendgruppe / Youth Group
The Jugendgruppe started this spring with a few
new dance events – on May 4th they joined host
club Chiemgau Windsor and several other dance
groups to set a new World record for Largest
Maypole Dance. On May 30th it was off to
Cranbrook Science Museum for the Gala EuroAmerican Celebration – the culmination of an
entire month of Euro-American events. It was
very interesting having dinner among the
dinosaurs and displays of the museum. Besides
our group, there were performances by Scottish,
Spanish and Polish groups. We also danced at St.
Therese Lisieux Church for a volunteers’ Thank
you dinner.
School band students and those involved in
athletics…and working too. Several members
received recognition that evening for their years
in the groups; 5 years pins were awarded to
Megan Seubert and Aidan Bullock, and 10 year
pins to Victoria Pesta, Samantha Sesko, Leah
Stampfer, Michael Bering and Danny Kapraun.
Then there was the full summer of Carpathia
events: the Father’s Day picnic, 100th Anniversary
weekend and the annual Landestreffen der
Donauschwaben on Labor Day weekend.
Until then, we would like to wish everyone a very
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Fall brought performances at St. Joseph’s Church
in Detroit and Canterbury Village for their
Oktoberfests.
We are currently practicing for our next big event;
the Jugendgruppe Königsball on February 8th,
2014. We will have a new program for you and
will debut several new Jugendgruppe dancers.
Mark the date on your calendar, we look forward
to seeing you there.
,Frohe Weihnacht und alles Gute im Neuen Jahr’
wünscht Euch die Carpathia Jugendgruppe.
--Karin Schwalbe
Congratulations to Our
2013-14 Royalty!
Saturday night of the Carpathia Oktoberfest the
Jugendgruppe announced their new royalty for the
coming year. It is with great pleasure that I
introduce Queen Brigitte Schwager and King
Danny Kapraun! Both started dancing in the
Kindergruppe and both are 2nd generation
Jugendgruppe members. Congratulations to both
of them and their families.
On October 5th, the Amann family invited the
Jugendgruppe and parents to a Polka Party at their
home. It was an evening filled with great food,
good fun and dancing in the back yard.
Thank you very much to Nate and his parents
Birgit and Eric Amann.
During the month of October we learned two new
dances for our Kirchweih. This was quite an
accomplishment considering we had three girls
away in college and fall is a busy time for High
Brigitte Schwager & Danny Kapraun
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The Carpathia Jugendgruppe Congratulates
Its Class of 2013 High School Graduates!
Brigitte Schwager
Joshua Bullock
Eisenhower High School
College: Michigan State University
Honors College Lyman Briggs
Major: Chemistry
Utica Academy for Int’l Studies
Enlisted in the U.S. Navy
Area of Focus: Linguistics
Joseph Gregory
Imlay City High School
Relocated
Working in Lancaster, PA
Airman
Andrew
Thomas
Beattie
I would like to send out a heartfelt Thank
You to everyone for all of the cards, letters,
and prayers sent to me during my recent
health challenges.
Your thoughtfulness is most appreciated.
Elisabeth Stampfer
Congratulations!
We are so proud of you.
Love, Mom, Dad
and Kristian
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Kulturgruppe
The Kulturgruppe has grown to over 14 couples,
and more people keep joining. Perhaps this is due
to all the fun they see us having.
Of course, a good part of our growth is due to the
addition of Steve Talan, who was asked to
choreograph a dance for us for the 100th
anniversary celebration. After the 100th, we
talked him into not only dancing with us, but to
continue working with us.
Our second dance choreographed by Steve was
performed at Kirchewih to a great response.
The Kulturgruppe is always looking for more
dancers. We are off until the New Year. Our
practices will begin again on Monday, January 6,
2014 from 7 pm until 9 pm.
Congratulations to
Jacob & Debbie (Kapraun)
Davis on the birth of their
Daughter, Amelia Rose,
on September 20, 2013.
--Carsten Grotloh
Schuhplattler
Thanks to the hard work of Christine Pesta, Cindy
Schleis, and Paul Schwalbe, we now have a
Kinder Schuhplattler group to dance alongside our
Adult Schuplattler group.
We have just finished Oktoberfest season, so both
groups will be on a much deserved rest until the
New Year.
Our first practice will be on Sunday, January 5,
2014. The time for this practice will be announced
at a later date.
Congratulations to
Kyle & Kimmy
(Schwager) Furtah
on their
October 19, 2013
Marriage!
--Carsten Grotloh
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Frauengruppe / Ladies
Die Frauengruppe wünscht allen Mitgliedern und Freunden
eine recht frohe Weihnachtszeit und beste Gesundheit,
viel Glück und Zufriedenheit fuer das Neue Jahr.
OTTILLIE AMANN
IRENE DIETZ
KATHIE DIETZ
MARIE EPPICH
ANNA FELLINGER
HELEN GASSEL
RESI GERBER
ANNA GEIER
KAETHE GROEDL
ROSI GRUSLING
ANNI HAMMER
MARIA HAMMER
ANTONIA HANSMANN
KAETHE HEIDE
KLARA HOMANN
RESI HUTH
KATHI KEIL
ANNA KEMMER
HELGA KNIEP
WILMA KOBERSTEIN
ROSA KOEHLMANN
JANE KOEHLHOFER
LENI KOLLLING
ELISABETH KRAUSE
ELSA LAMBRECHT
MARIA LORENZ
ELISABETH MENRATH
ELFRIEDE PALOVCIK
MARGARET PELVAY
INGE PFROPPER
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KATHARINE POSAWATZ
NANCY PURZ
KATHARINA SCHAEFER
HILDE SCHMID
MARIA SCHMIDT
RESI SCHNEIDER
KATHI SCHUCK
KAETHE SCHUH
KATHARINA SCHWAGER
KARIN SCHWALBE
STEFI SCHULTZ
ELFRIEDE SOPFE
MARIA STEFAN
ELISABETH TOEPFNER
IRENE UNSLEBER
MARY ANN VIRCHOW
LONI WOLF
ANNA WUNSCH
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Membership News
The Carpathia Club
Expresses Sincere
Condolences to the Families
and Friends of Members
Who Passed Away in 2013.
Welcome New
Carpathia Members!
Member
Sponsor
Kurt Hielscher
Waldeman Trzcinski
Jan Felix Sheehan
Maureen Salveta
Patrick Loftus
Kosa Calus
Derek Calus
Charles Rummler
Rosi Kuhlmman
Irene Dietz
Ingrid Grotloh
Herb Heidi
Mike Bering
Jeff Janisch
Jeff Janisch
Dan & Lori Sikoski
Helmut & Liane Egger
Karin Schwalbe
Rosa Grusling
Rosa Grusling
Ingrid Grotloh
Ingrid Grotloh
Wilhelm Kessler
Wilhelm Kessler
Rosie Marcil
Teresia Weber
Heather Hacker
Stefan B. Krautner
David E. Caruso
James Daniske
Carla LaGodna
Jeffrey Beil
Hans Beil
Katherina Reinhardt
Jeremy Keimer
Eva Schwager
Mathias Mayer
Edmund Loeschl
Jane Horlacher
Eva Mueller
George Mink
Dorthea Mink
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Jessica and Robert
Thomas
We wanted to say congratulations on your
graduations.
Jessica graduated from Eastern Michigan
University in April with a Bachelors Degree in
Therapeutic Recreation and she also passed her
state Certification and is now a Certified
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.
Robert will soon be graduating from Michigan
Technological University with a Bachelors Degree
in Mechanical Engineering.
We are proud of your wonderful
accomplishments. We are confident your hard
work and efforts will brighten your future.
Love, Mom and Dad
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DONAUSCHWÄBISCHE STIFTUNG 2013
WEIHNACHTEN DAHEIM
(author unknown)
Tief verschneit ist Feld und Wald,
Eine Landschaft wie gemalt,
Ganz verzaubert sieht es aus,
Es is Weihnachten zuhaus.
Und man hört die Glocken klingen,
Sieht den hellen Kerzenschein.
Möchte Weihnachtslieder singen,
Und so gern zuhause sein.
Und von himmel schweben Flocken,
Alles strahlt in weisser Pracht,
Und es läuten Heimatglocken,
Jedes Jahr zur Heil’gen Nacht.
Leise rieselt Schnee hernieder,
Dann sieht alles friedlich aus,
Und mir kommt Errinerung wieder,
An das Weihnachtsfest zuhaus.
Und es schweben die Gedanken,
Mit den weissen Flocken fort
Über Grenzen, ϋber Schranken,
Bis in unseren Heimatort.
Federleicht schweben die Gedanken,
Wie die weissen Flocken fort,
Über Grenzen, ϋber Schranken,
Bis an meinen Heimatort.
Immer bleibt mir die Erinnerung,
Es war einfach wunderbar.
Die erwartungsvolle Stimmung,
Wenn zuhause Weihnacht war.
DANUBE SWABIAN FOUNDATION, USA
Robert Filippi, Chairman Ed Tullius, President Wolf Urban, Vice-President
Rosalia Burmeister, Secretary
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Danube - Swabian Association of the USA, Inc.
Verband der Donauschwaben in den USA. e.V
November 2013
Liebe Landsleut,
As Chairman of the Danube Swabian Foundation I once again write to you on behalf of our future.
Please include our foundation on your gift list for 2013. Our future depends on your generosity!
The young Donauschwaben in our clubs rely on financial support not only from their local clubs,
but also from our foundation. They learn German in our language schools, dance traditional dances
and sing traditional songs in our ”Kinder-and Jugendgruppen,” play traditional music in our
“Blaskapellen,” play “Fussball” in our soccer clubs, and raise a new generation of “Schwowe” in
cities across this great country.
Donauschwaben that settled the fertile Pannonian region in the 1700’s placed the cornerstone of
our culture. In the years that followed, other Donauschwaben continued the construction process
in the cities and villages of our “Heimat.” The mid-twentieth century saw yet another move for our
people: a move into our new “Heimat” in the USA. A culture that took over two hundred fifty years
to develop(about 12 generations) is now entering a new phase of its evolution. Our people now
live outside the friendly environs of their villages. This new lifestyle demands greater funding to
support our clubs’ cultural programs. We need your support in the following ways:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Encourage your family’s participation in activities at your club.
Explain your family history to your children and their offspring.
Try to speak German and “Schwowisch” with your family.
Give financial support to your local club, especially for youth activities.
Make a donation to the Danube Swabian Foundation annually.
In closing, I ask you to pray for those that set such a wonderful example. I lost my own father less
than a year ago and I remember him daily in the following words:
“ Was bleibt ist die Liebe, und die Erinnerung an unser schönes gemeinsames Leben!”
Let’s leave our children similar memories of us and our generation.
Frohe Weihnachten!
Robert F. Filippi
President, Landesverband der Donauschwaben
Chairman, Danube Swabian Foundation
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“The Talk”
Have you had “The Talk” with your kinder, friends and fellow club members? It’s not what you think, (Vögel
und Bienen/birds and the bees), but the importance of maintaining the Donauschwaben culture. What it
means to be a Schwob! Have you discussed your past childhood, your roots, traditions, Unser Sproch with
your family and friends? Have you gone to your club, and spoken to the newer members, those who have
joined to immerse themselves in “German culture”, of the importance of keeping the Schwowische
legacy, beliefs and practices alive for the next generations to come. 70 years have passed since the start of
the expulsion of our people from the Heimat and ultimate transition to new homelands around the world.
It’s amazing to consider what has been achieved by rebuilding and reclaiming these lives since being
scattered around the world. However, it should be of no surprise given the pioneering spirit that’s in our
DNA. Keeping the Schwowische traditions alive upon arriving in new lands was important. Through a
willingness to work hard, maintaining deep faith and pinching pennies (thriftiness), many cities purchased
land, poured foundations, bricks and mortar went up with strong roofs to bring together meeting places for
the preservation of our Kirchweihfest, our dances, sport, blaskapelle, chor … for our culture!
Today’s youth, your friends and your own observations tell you the world is getting to be a smaller place.
With smart phones and the internet, knowledge is swift and informative. However, nothing beats a lesson
from Oma and Opa. Our Donauschwaben ancestors passed their cultural knowledge with “The Talk” before
there were such devices. Schwowische parents guide their children with strong faith, order and good
practices. This continues today as you watch your own youth share their pride for the culture as they meet
Schwobs from around the world at our events. Job well done to all of you!!!!!
Will we be here for the next 70 years??? I believe so!!! For the past several years I have had the honor of
meeting leaders from the variety of clubs throughout US, Canada, South America and Europe (What a
blessing). To be Donauschwaben is to be globe (a pioneer). I can assure you, those that I have met sind alle
echte Schwobs!!!! Their passion, knowledge and hearts will carry us forward. Once again, job well done by
all of the leaders!!!!
With the help of your club’s Directors, my job is to ask you for your financial thoughtfulness this holiday
season. Currently The Danube-Swabian Foundation of the USA, Inc./ Die Donauschwäbische Stiftung der
USA, Inc. is participating in a “Pledge Your Age Campaign”. Simply put, consider a donation based on your
age. Share this pledge concept using “The Talk” with your kinder, friends and fellow members. The
Donauschwäbische Stiftung’s pledge is to continue to document past history (DVD and books)and further
foster what our future pioneers hold for the Donauschwaben way of life. Through activities supported by
the Foundation: German School, soccer, Jugendgruppe trips to Europe and Jugend dance groups your
financial support allows the leaders to continue their “Talk” and sharing of knowledge to assure the
continued legacy of the Donauschwaben.
Frohe Weihnachten und ein Glückliches Neues Jahr von uns allen in der Donauschwäbische Stiftung.
Eddie Tullius
Stiftungspräsident, USA
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And now, another successful youth oriented event which the Stiftung helped sponsor in 2013!
Jugendlager 2013
This year’s Jugendlager was hosted by the American Aid Society of German Descendents and it occurred on
the third weekend in June. The majority of the Jugend and chaperones arrived on Thursday
afternoon/evening and began setting up their tents before it became too dark. The evening continued with
a short meeting where our president, Siegfried Henz, introduced himself and Renee Stein, Jugendleiterin,
provided all of the information for the weekend. A delicious dinner of Chicago pizza was served and
afterward we played games and enjoyed a bonfire.
Everyone needed to be up bright and early the next morning for our busy day of touring the city of Chicago.
After a brief walk to the train station, all 100 of us loaded onto a commuter train that took us straight into
the city. Our first stop was the Willis (Sears) Tower where we met our tour guide for the day, Joseph Stein.
Before heading up into the tower, Mr. Stein told us a bit about the architecture of the various buildings in
Chicago and a history lesson on the Willis Tower. Once up in the Willis Tower, everyone enjoyed the view
but the majority of the Jugend loved the newest feature – the ledge! The ledges are glass boxes that extend
out from the building. Afterward, we enjoyed a nice lunch in the park and then boarded either a
doubledecker bus or a trolley. Each mode of transportation was a two hour tour of the city. Thankfully they
were both covered since a thunderstorm decided to roll in. Once our tour was over, the skies opened up
and we were able to walk around the city with guidance from Mr. Stein and his wealth of information.
Finally it was time to catch the train and head back to Lake Villa. We returned to a wonderful meal of hot
dogs, hamburgers and all the fixings. Once it became dark, Matthew Katzenmayer, set up an outdoor movie
for us to watch. We were able to watch most of it before it began to rain and everyone headed for their
tents for the night.
Saturday was our day to learn more about our Schwob culture. We started the day with learning to make
Hungarian Wurst, potato salad and sauerkraut. Each Jugend had a chance to cut the meat, peel the potatoes,
grind the meat, cut up the onions and fill the casings. As the Wurst was being cooked, Ann Morrison and
Joseph Stein talked about the history of the Donauschwaben and how life was for many of them once they
came to this country. In the afternoon, we broke up into four groups and participated in four different
areas: singing, dancing, pretzel making, and touring the museum. Each station lasted an hour and by the
end of the afternoon everyone was tired. Before eating our meal that we had prepared earlier in the day,
the Jugend played games, took down their tents or just relaxed. We ended the evening with music and
dancing. On Sunday morning we said goodbye to the new and old friends that we had made and left feeling
pride of our Donauschwaben heritage.
Despite the rainy weather that made many of our tents wet and soggy, everyone had a great time. On behalf
of The American Aid Society of German Descendents, and all the clubs that attended, I, Renee Stein, would
like to thank the Stiftung for their generous support. This weekend would not have been made possible if it
weren’t for the Stifungs donation and guidance. Please continue to support the Stiftung so that our Jugend
can have the opportunity to embrace and learn about our culture for generations to come.
Submitted by Renee Stein
************************************************************************************
c/o
Please send donations to: Danube Swabian Foundation, USA
Rosalia Burmeister, Secretary 12568 Semora St. Cerritos, CA 90703
All Donations fully tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations.
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LIEBE LANDSLEUTE, WERTE LESER UND FREUNDE DES LANDESRATES IN ALLERWELT.
Das LandesratForum wird Sie in den letzten, vielleicht schon hektischen Vorbereitungen auf das
Weihnachtsfest erreichen, aber es soll auch in diesem Jahr nicht fehlen. Das Jahr 201 3 hat hohe
Anforderungen an uns gestellt. Auch in diesem Jahr konnte sich der Landesrat der
ungarndeutschen Chöre, Kapellen und Tanzgruppen nach wie vor als eine lebendige
Gemeinschaft ausweisen.
Es ist viel geschehen innerhalb dieser Gemeinschaft: Kulturveranstaltungen wurden abgehalten,
Zeitungen, Tonträger wurden herausgegeben, Seminare und Tagungen abgehalten, Kontakte
gepflegt und geschaffen, ja, es ist viel geschehen. Das ist umso mehr hervorzuheben, als Sie alle
auch in eine Gemeinschaft eingebunden sind, an dem Ort, in dem Sie leben, an Ihrem
Arbeitsplatz, in Ihrer Kirchengemeinde, in neuen Nachbarschaften und vielen anderen sozialen
Einheiten. Dass Sie es darüber hinaus noch schaffen, auch diese „alten“, die Ungarndeutschen
Gemeinschaften, mit Leben zu erfüllen, ist eine große Leistung.
Ich werde heute bewusst nicht auf einzelne Ereignisse eingehen. Jeder hat an seinem Platz und in
seiner Verantwortung etwas geleistet, und erst die Summe dieser Aktivitäten macht das aus, was
wir heute Gemeinschaft, was wir heute Landesrat nennen. Dazu zählt das Engagement der jungen
Generation, die sich ganz bewusst für unsere Geschichte und Kultur interessiert, dazu zählt aber
auch die ältere Gemeinschaft, für die der Landesrat ein äußerst wichtiger Bezugspunkt ist.
Wir brauchen alle: Die Älteren, die sich mitteilen, die Jüngeren, die sich das aneignen. Wir
denken in diesen Tagen vielleicht öfters als sonst an die frühen Jahre. Jeder wird seinen eigenen,
ganz besonderen Erinnerungen an die Adventszeit, an die Christmette, an die Weihnachtstage in
der Familie, in der Dorfgemeinschaft nachhängen.
Liebe Landsleute, Weihnachten ist nicht nur das Fest des Friedens, sondern auch der Versöhnung.
Versöhnung setzt Verständigung voraus, die wir in unserem Alltag und in unserer Gemeinschaft
benötigen. Wenn wir sie erreichen, können wir hoffnungsvoll in die Zukunft.
DER VORSTAND DES LANDESRATES SOWIE DIE REDAKTION DES LANDESRATFORUMS WÜNSCHEN
IHNEN UND IHREN FAMILIEN EIN GESEGNETES WEIHNACHTSFEST SOWIE EIN GUTES, GESUNDES UND
ERFOLGREICHES JAHR 2014.
IN VERBUNDENHEIT
LÁSZLÓ KREISZ
FRANZ HEILIG
ZSAUZSA LEDÉNYI
Vorsitzender Ehrenvorsitzender Büroleitung LandesratForum
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Cultural Corner
Information about Books, Videos and Events
about Our Danube Swabian Heritage and History
Hildie Weiler's memoir, Blueness of a Clear Sky:
Memoir of a Danube Swabian Refure and Her Journey
to Healing, has been published by Monka Press
(monkapress@yahoo.com).
It is now available from Amazon.com or from this link:
http://www.createspace.com/3948679.
Blueness of a Clear Sky
Memoir of a Danube Swabian Refugee and Her Journey to Healing
Authored by Hildegard A. Weiler
Introduction by Michelle Mouton PhD
Prepared for publication by Marsha Rossiter PhD
Blueness of a Clear Sky is the compelling story of one child's war time refugee experience.
Hildegard Weiler was born in 1937 in Zombor, Hungary. Her family belonged to a large population
of ethnic Germans - the Donauschwaben or Danube Swabians - who had lived in eastern Europe
for generations. In the waning months of World War II, Hildie, with her mother and sister, fled
their home in Hungary to escape the advancing Russian army. Hildie's story takes place over a
two-year period from August 1944 through September 1946, when she and her family came to the
United States.
This memoir is powerfully written in first person, present tense. The author's intent was, in her
words, "to allow the reader to experience the condition of war through the eyes of a child." In each
chapter, stories of wartime refugee experiences are told from the point of view of 7-year-old Hildie.
The approach is extremely effective in that Hildie's voice conveys with vividness the sense of
confusion, terror, and chaos that define much of her childhood refugee experience.
But this memoir is more than a story of survival - it is a story of healing. During the late 1980's,
Ms. Weiler worked with a psychiatrist to heal from the post traumatic stress she carried with her as
a result of her childhood war experiences. The author has included brief scenes from her sessions
with Dr. Gregg. This technique provides the reader glimpses into the difficult process of healing,
and offers insight into tremendous courage required to embark upon the journey of recovery from
post traumatic stress disorder.
Hildegard Weiler has given us a powerful and touching account of childhood refugee trauma which
will enrich both our understanding and compassion. Before her death in 2009, Ms. Weiler noted
that her aim in telling her story was to "shine a light on the resilience of the human spirit". She has
unquestionably succeeded. Publication Date: Apr 19 2013
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The Great Swabian Migration
An Historical Novel by Adam Mueller-Guttenbrunn
Translated to English by Linda Byrom
The historical novel Der Grosse Schwabenzug by iconic
Schwaben author Adam Müller-Guttenbrunn has been translated
as The Great Swabian Migration by Linda Byrom.
This classic book tells the fictional stories of a bride from
Swabia who travels down the Danube to meet her bridegroom; a
family from Pfalz that travels by wagon to find a new
homeland; and Count Klaus Florimund Mercy, Governor of the
Banat, who convinces his nephew to help him achieve his vision
of a new paradise. Their fates intertwine in this fascinating tale
which chronicles the journey of thousands of Danube Swabians
who came mostly by boat to find a new homeland in the Banat,
Batschka, and Schwäbische Türkei, areas which are now in
Hungary, Romania, Serbia, and Croatia.
The Great Swabian Migration, An Historical Novel by Adam Mueller-Guttenbrunn, Translated to English
by Linda Byrom is available from Pannonia Press for $20 plus $4 shipping and handling. Make check
paybable to Elizabeth B. Walter, Pannonia Press, P. O. Box 1062, Palatine, IL 60078-1062.
To request a copy via email, send an e-mail to: Elizabeth Walter at pannoniapress2000@yahoo.com.
Now Available:
2014
Donauschwaben
Heimatkalender
Available for purchase at the Club
while supplies last
$15 per Book
Contact Karen Beattie for more
information at 586.978.2292
Rekaktion und Gestaltung: Gudrun Strauss-Gleich
128 Seiten, ca. 100 Fotos, uebersichtlicher, reich
bebilderter Kalenderteil und durchweg lesenwerte
Texte aus der alten und der neuen Heimat.
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Millions Cried… No One Listened…
A Documentary by Ann Morrison, Producer / Director
Millions Cried… No One Listened. That’s what happened to 15 million Germans living behind the iron
curtain after World War II.
The Second World War ended in May of 1945 for Germany, but not for the millions of Germans who
lived in Hungary, Romania, Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia, Slovakia, East Prussia and the surrounding
areas. The German people who had lived in these countries for no less than three hundred years were to be
expelled from their homes and taken out of these countries according to the Potsdam Conference. This
conference was held directly after Germany surrendered. Attending this conference was The Big Three,
Truman, Atlee and Stalin. The decision was made to eliminate the Germans from these areas and send
them back to their “Home Land.” The problem was Germany was not their home land and had not been
for at least 7 generations. The decision was made and the document signed with one very misleading
word. ELIMINATE! Truman and Atlee thought they were giving permission for the German population to
be moved from one country to another, but Stalin had a different definition for the word. Eliminate gave
him permission to destroy a population and he had a couple of men who would help him do it.
Edvard Benes, the President of Czechoslovakia and Marshall Joseph Tito were right there to lend a hand.
They took on the job of sending as many Germans as they could to Russia and Ukraine to rebuild what
was destroyed during the Second World War. They chased others across surrounding borders, put them
into camps that were once used for the Jewish people, turned entire villages into camps, tortured, starved
and executed millions and it was all done with a hand shake and a smile from our countries’ leaders.
The survivors of this horror have told me of their
pain which I made into my first documentary
called The Forgotten Genocide, but there was so
much more to tell. I’ve spent the past year
traveling to Europe, Canada and throughout the
United States interviewing and researching to put
together a six film series that will give the facts of
what happened and how it is still affecting us
today.
You will find out why Millions Cried and why No
One Listened…
Watch the movie trailer and see for yourself at
http://annsfilms.wordpress.com/millions-cried-noone-listened/
Boxed DVD Set of Millions Cried… No One Listened by Ann Morrison
Available for purchase at the Club while supplies last
$55 for the 6 DVD Set
Contact Karen Beattie for more information at 586.978.2292
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GACC Corner
Information about Events from the
GACC and Affliated Clubs
GACC Grüsse
Liebe Freunde - Dear Friends
We, the GACC board of directors wish all of you a very blessed and peaceful
Christmas, and hope for all of us, that our New Year brings most everything
we wish for.
We had a very busy year again, the highlights of course your 100th Anniversary,
the GACC Fashion Show, the meeting of the presidents of the International
Clubs, the Unity Day sponsored together with the German American Chamber
of Commerce , the German Honorary Consul and the GACC (which was a very
successful event), the Deutsche Tag – this year with beautiful weather, and the
German American Day. This year’s German American is Marlina Voigt,
Following is a detailed synopsis of the GA day.
Herzliche Weihnachtsgrüβe verbunden mit einem Frohen Neuen Jahr!
--Marianne Krenzer
GACC President
Der Deutsche Tag 2013 des GACC
Shelby Township - Das wunderschönste Wetter (und vielleicht auch die Bemühungen der Einladungen)
brachte in diesem Jahr viele Besucher zum 63. Deutschen Tag am Sonntag, den 11. August 2013!
Der schöne österreichische Park war mit schwarzen, weissen und roten Decken auf den Tischen
geschmückt, auch alle Vorbereitungen waren einladend zurecht gemacht. Über 1000 fröhliche Menschen
erschienen, blieben und waren in bester Stimmung – unterstützt vom „Austrian Duo“ und der
„Rheinländer“ Kapelle. Das Essen, versorgt von Winters Sausage, und Trinken - bewirtet von unseren
angeschlossenenVereinen, wie auch Kaffee und Kuchen - war reichlich vorhanden. Besonders erwähnen
möchte ich, dass die Enkel von Rudi und Resi Walter morgens schon halfen, die Tische zu schmücken, und
sie halfen auch bei anderen Arbeiten, die getan werden mußten.
Um 15:00 Uhr begann das Programm mit dem Fahnen-Aufmarsch der verschiedenen Vereine, angeführt vom
Deutsch-Amerikanischen Schützen Verein in Uniform. Der Michigan Sängerbezirk, dirigiert von Erwin
Aufdemberge, sang alle vier Nationalhymnen (USA, Deutschland, Österreich und Schweiz) gefolgt von
„Kein Schöner Land“ und „Das Rennsteiglied“. Eckart Leitner, der diesjährige Organisator des Deutschen
Tages, begrüßte alle Anwesenden, versprach ein volles Programm, gutes Essen und Trinken, und wünschte
allen frohe, stimmungsvolle Stunden.
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(Deutsche Tag - Continued)
Die Begrüßungsansprache der Präsidentin Marianne
Krenzer war ebenfalls ein Willkommen der Ehrengäste,
New Baltimore’s Bürgermeister und Councilman, die
Präsidenten der Vereine, und sie stellte den diesjährigen
Deutsch-Amerikaner des Jahres, Fritz Stockinger, vor und
dankte allen Anwesenden, die so reichlich erschienen
waren.
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Events at Carpathia Hall
2014
GBU Saxonia Rheingold
Masquerade ball
Mar. 1
GACC / GBU
Kinderfasching
Mar. 2
GACC
Die Carpathia Jugendgruppe, die ihre Volkstänze gekonnt
vorführten, trugen ein besonders schönes Programm vor.
Die Edelweiss Volkstanzgruppe und deren Schuhplattler
gaben ihr Bestes, welches recht gut ankam - man sah die
Begeisterung!
Für die Kinder gab es eine Parade, geführt von Ingrid
Stein und Erika Wagner, nachdem sie erstmal den
‚Chickentanz‘ machten. Der Moonwalk und die
Basteltische der Deutschen Schule (Christine Griesser)
hielten sie voll beschäftigt. Die Fußballer – (besonders
die älteren Herren) - hatten ihre Gymnastik schon seit den
frühen Morgen. Alles in allem, ein erfolgreicher Tag!
--Marianne Krenzer
Membership Meeting
Mar. 9
Transylvania Saxons
Stiftungsfest
Mar. 15
MI Sänger Bezirk
Kommers
Mar. 30
GACC
Fashion Show
Apr. 10
Schwaben Male Chorus
Spring Concert
Apr. 12
Austrian Ski Club
Anniversary Banquet
Apr. 26
Spring Concert
May 3
GTEV Edelweiss
Heimatabend
Sept. 27
GACC
German American Day
Oct. 4
Transylvania Saxons
Jägerball
Oct. 26
Austrian Society
Evening in Vienna
Nov. 1
Fall Concert
Nov. 22
Christmas Market
Nov. 30
GACC
Dec. 7
GTEV, Austrian & Swiss
Dec. 14
Schwaben Male Chorus
Christmas Concert
Dec. 20
Schwaben Unterstützungs Verein
Dec. 21
Please Support the GACC & Affiliated
Club Events at Carpathia Hall
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Volume 19.3
Fall / Winter 2013
26. Feier des
Deutsch-Amerikanischen Tages
By Marianne Krenzer
Präsidentin Marianne
Krenzer, Albert Büchel,
Siegfried Charow,
Manfred und Helga
Milner, Franz Martin,
Hans Schwab, Marlina
Voight, Heinz Hilderts,
Irving Winkler, Rudi
und Resi Walter, Helen
und Joseph Gassel und
1. Vizepräsident
Joseph Groele.
Der Auftakt des Abends war ein wunderbares
Essen, welches die Carpathia Damen kӧstlich
zubereiteten.
Um 19:30 Uhr begann das Programm mit dem
Willkommengruβ
und
dem
Michigan
Sängerbezirk, dirigiert von Erwin Aufdemberge
und am Klavier begleitet von Lisa Meredith , die
die Nationalhymnen USA und Deutschland
sangen.
Ingrid H. Stein als Mistress of Ceremony begrüβte
alle Gӓste, besonders Honorarkonsul Herrn Fred
Hoffman, wie auch die Prӓsidenten oder Vertreter
der angeschlossenen Vereine: Ӧsterreicher Verein
– HorstGriesser, Carpathia – Arthur Beneker,
DASV Schützenverein – James Binder, GTEV
Edelweiss – Joseph Gassel, GBU SaxoniaRheingold – Edith Kuplent, GPWA/Deutsche
Schule – Christine Griesser, Schwӓbischer
Mӓnnerchor – Frank Sinz, Schweizer Verein –
Verena Ward, Siebenbürger Sachsen – Susanna
Fleischer, Sport Club 1924 – Walter Jansen, und
der Nordamerikanische Sӓngerbund – Blondine
Klimach. Die anwesenseden, vormaligen DeutschAmerikaner wurden ebenfalls vorgestellt.
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Ingrid bat Honorarkonsul Hoffman einige Worte
an den Anwesenden zu richten. In seiner
Ansprache erwӓhnte er, dass neuerdings deutsche
Reisepass Antrӓge in seinem Büro entgegen
genommen werden kӧnnen.
Der Deutsche Kulturkreis unterstützt jedes Jahr
das Program „Junior Jahr in München“ der
Wayne State Universitӓt. Der Leiter des
Programms, Professor Mark Ferguson, nahm
dankend den Scheck entgegen. Er brachte 5
Studenten, die in vorigen Jahren schon in
Deutschland waren; sie bedankten sich für die
Unterstützung.
Die Haupt-Attraction galt der neuen DeutschAmerikanerin des Jahres: Miss Marlina Voigt.
Michigan Sӓngerbezirk’s Prӓsidentin Frau
Blondine Klimach überreichte die Urkunde mit
der Erklӓrung ihrer Verdienste. Marlina ist 4.
Generation deutscher Abstamm, sang im
deutschen Kinderchor, Teutonia Chor, Windsor
und seit 1973 im GBU Saxonia-Rheingold Chor.
Sie organisierte deren 70jӓhriges Jubilӓum.
Volume 19.3
Fall / Winter 2013
(Deutsche Tag - Continued)
Sie war Sekretӓrin und ist seit vielen Jahren Notenwart und Delegierte zum Nord-Amerikanischen
Sӓngerbund. Sie ist seit 1971 Mitglied der GACC, trat spӓter dem Carpathia Club und dem Ӧstrerreicher
Verein bei. Sie ist Sekretӓrin des Michigan Sӓngerbezirks und wurde neuerdings zum Vorstand am
Nord-Amerikanischen Sӓngerbund gewӓhlt. Seit einem Jahr ist sie Protokollsekretӓrin des GACC. Sie
meisterte viele Aufgaben und zeigt sich immer bereit, das Deutschtum zu unterstützen.
In diesem Jahr hatten President Marianne Krenzer und Vizepresident Joseph Groele die Ehre, allen die
über 25 Jahre aktive Mitglieder der GACC sind, eine Urkunde mit einem GACC Abzeichen zu
überreichen. Es waren einige Jubilare anwesend. Besonders hervorzuheben ist Herr Hubert Rosch, der
sich schon 60 Jahre lang dem Deutschtum widmete.
Anschliessend sangen die Sӓnger des Michigan Sӓngerbezirkes „Ich kenne ein Land“
(Herren) „Wunderschӧner Norden“ und „Blaue Jungs und blonde Mӓdel“ (Gemischter Chor) Mit dem
„God Bless America“ endete das Programm.
Die „Tradewinds“ Kapelle spielte zum Tanz auf, wovon viele Besucher Gebrauch machten.
Dir, Ingrid, herzlichen Dank für all Deine Hilfe wӓhrend des ganzen Abends!
Die neue Deutsch-Amerikanerin des
Jahres 2013: Frau Marlina Voigt.
Ingrid H. Stein führte das Publikum
gekonnt durch das Programm.
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Volume 19.3
Fall / Winter 2013
In Liebevoller Erinnerung an
Manfred Pfropper
Für immer in unserem Herzen
Alles Liebe, Inge
We Miss you Papa / Opa - Your Loving Family
Thanks to Everyone for all of the Love
and Support this Past Year.
With Love, From Inge and Family
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Volume 19.3
Fall / Winter 2013
Advent
Es treibt der Wind im Winterwalde
die Flockenherde wie ein Hirt,
und manche Tanne ahnt, wie balde
sie fromm und lichterheilig wird,
und lauscht hinaus. Den weißen Wegen
streckt sie die Zweige hin – bereit,
und wehrt dem Wind und wächst entgegen
der einen Nacht der Herrlichkeit.
-Rainer Maria Rilke
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Volume 19.3
Bäume leuchtend
Bäume leuchtend, Bäume blendend,
Überall das Süße spendend.
In dem Glanze sich bewegend,
Alt und junges Herz erregend Solch ein Fest ist uns bescheret.
Mancher Gaben Schmuck verehret;
Staunend schaun wir auf und nieder,
Hin und Her und immer wieder.
Aber, Fürst, wenn dir's begegnet
Und ein Abend so dich segnet,
Dass als Lichter, dass als Flammen
Von dir glänzten all zusammen
Alles, was du ausgerichtet,
Alle, die sich dir verpflichtet:
Mit erhöhten Geistesblicken
Fühltest herrliches Entzücken.
--Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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Fall / Winter 2013
Volume 19.3
Carpathia Club, Inc.
38000 Utica Road
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
586.978.2292
www.carpathiaclub.com
Fall / Winter 2013
PRST STD
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
STER HTS, MI
PERMIT #105
The Carpathia Club Board of Directors
Wishes a Very Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year
to all Club Members and Their Families
and to All Outside Affiliated Clubs.
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