May 2010 - the Schwaben Club!

For the Kitchener Schwaben Club & Community
May 2010
www.kitchenerschwabenclub.com
WICHTIGE DATEN 2010
29-May
THE SCHWABEN CLUB PROUDLY PRESENTS A
Vienese Ball Gala Evening
Main Hall
Variations
All Halls
Transylvania Hofbrau
05-Jun
KW Trachtenfest
13-Jun
Picnic
Wilmot Rod & Gun Club
6,7,8 Aug
Philadelphia, Pa
Tag Der Donauschwaben
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SATURDAY MAY 29TH, 2010
THE DONAU DANCERS
ENJOY A DELICIOUS
WILL OPEN
DINNER,
DANCING
14-Aug
Schnitzengiggle
THE DANCE
WITH THE
TO THE TUNES
11-Sep
Kirchweih
POLONAISE
OF FAMOUS WALTZES
AND LATER
AND OTHER
14-Sep
Fall German Show
PERFORM THE
BALLROOM
Schwabenhalle The Golden Keys
Schwabenhalle The Golden Keys
Schwabenhalle Christine Schuhmann, Danny Bach,
Die Sandler
8-16 Oct
Oktoberfest
All Halls
FLEDERMAUS
CLASSICS
5 PART
PERFORMED BY,
QUADRILLE DANCE
THE VARIATIONS
TICKETS $45.00 PER PERSON
RESERVED SEATING
DOORS OPEN AT 5:30PM
DINNER AT 6:00 PM
The Golden Keys/Schwaben12
30-Oct
Halloween Party
Schwabenhalle The Golden Keys
13-Nov
Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams
Schwabenhalle Tribute Show
20-Nov
Ladies Gründungsfest
Main Hall
The Golden Keys
Main Hall
Christmas Show /Choir
12-Dec
Christmas Luncheon
14-Dec
German Christmas Show
Schwabenhalle Patrizius, Vivian Lindt,
Jessica-Sarah, Gletscherfetzer
31-Dec
New Year’s Eve
Main Hall
Saxons
Neue Mitglieder
Ein herzlich willkommen:
Irma Mohr-Urschel & Michael Urschel
Helene Schramek und Bill Schramek
Bernard Janzen
IMPRESSUM
Für die Inhalte der aktuellen
Druckausgabe:
Anschrift der Redaktion
Schwaben Club
1668 King Street East
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
N2G 2P1
Telefon
519-742-7979
Hauptredakteur
Peter Speckner
Graphische Gestaltung
Catherine Thompson
Please forward all newsletter
submissions to:
Berichterstatterin
Wera Dennis
Telephone (519) 894-6695 or
werardennis@hotmail.com
CONTACT THE
SCHWABEN CLUB
519-742-7979
FORMAL ATTIRE EVENT
Let yourself be immersed in an elegant atmposphere of dance and music!
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Bericht des Präsidenten
Schon ist es Mai und bis jetzt hatten wir ein herrliches
Frühjahr. Der Wetterfrosch meint es gut mit uns und
wenn wir uns auf der Welt überall umschauen, können
wir dafür dankbar sein. Wird es so weitergehen? Wir
hoffen es.
Also, was ist seid meinem letzten Bericht passiert?
Am 27. März haben Betty und ich am „Spring Dance“
des Deutsch-Kanadischen Jagd- & Fischvereins und
der Krönung deren Miss für 2010 teilgenommen. Es ist
Samantha Koreck und es war eine Überraschung herauszufinden, dass dies die Nichte unserer aller ersten
„Miss Schwaben 1958“, Edith Koreck (Edith Krause)
ist. Wir hatten eine nette Unterhaltung mit unserer ehemaligen „Miss“. Sie gab uns einige Fotos und ich habe
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Wir bedanken uns hiermit für diesen schönen
Abend beim Präsidenten, Dave Mendler, und
seiner Frau Jennifer.
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Am 10. April waren Betty und ich im Alpine
Club für das „Anniversary“ des Klubs und der
Krönung deren Miss für 2010 eingeladen. Dieses
Jahr ging das Licht nicht aus und keine Kerzen
wurden gebraucht. Die neue „Miss Alpine“
für 2010 ist Amanda Harold, die Enkelin von
Helmut und Edith Harold.
Präsident Bill Poje und Tania, vielen Dank für
die Einladung. Betty und ich hatten eine sehr
schöne Zeit.
Danach kam das Landestrachtenfest. Dazu halte
ich mich kurz, da ich weiß, dass mehr Berichte
und Information darüber veröffentlich werden
und um einen Doppelbericht zu vermeiden, lassen
Sie mich einfach sagen es war „wunderbar“. Alle
Nichtanwesenden haben ein herrliches Fest vermisst.
Zum Schluss wünsche ich nunmehr allen
Müttern alles Gute zum Muttertag und freue
mich schon darauf Sie alle beim „Mother’s Day
Luncheon“ begrüßen zu dürfen.
Phil Neidert
Präsident
President’s Report
Well, May is here and what a beautiful spring we
are having. We here have certainly been blessed
by the weatherman, and when you look all around
us in all areas of our world, we surely must feel
grateful. Will it carry on, let’s hope so.
OK, so what went on since my last report?
Well, on March 27th, Betty and I attended the
Spring Dance at the German-Canadian Hunting
& Fishing Club and the crowning of their Miss
for 2010. She is Samantha Koreck, and what a
surprise we got when we found out that she is
the niece of our on very first “Miss Schwaben
1958”, Edith Koreck (Edith Krause). We had a
Schwager, Eva
Passed away suddenly on April 13, 2010 at
Grand River Hospital, 4 days short of her 88th
birthday. Eva will be missed by Hedi, Hans and
Mary and many more good and dear friends.
very nice conversation with our former “Miss”.
She has given us some pictures and I have invited her to visit with us.
Thank you to President, Dave Mendler, and his
wife Jennifer, for a very enjoyable evening.
On April 10th Betty and I were invited to Alpine
Club for their Anniversary and the crowning of
their Miss for 2010. This year the lights stayed
on, no candles needed. The new “Miss Alpine”
for 2010 is Amanda Harold, the granddaughter
of Helmut and Edith Harold.
Thank you very much President, Bill Poje, and
Tania, for the invitation and your hospitality,
Betty and I had a great time.
Next up “Landestrachtenfest”. Here I am going to
be short and brief. I know others will be sharing information and comments and so as not to duplicate,
let me just say it was “Wunderbar”. If you did not
attend, you missed out on a beautiful celebration.
In closing, I wish all Mothers a very happy and
pleasant Mother’s Day and I look forward to
greeting you all at our Mother’s Day Luncheon.
Philip Neidert
President
Geburtstage Für Mai
Allen Mitgliedern des Kitchener Schwabenklubs,
die im Monat Mai Geburtstag feiern
Herzlichen Glückwunsch und das Beste im
neuen Lebensjahr.
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Brattan, Henry
Gross, Paul
Schaadt, Richard
Tetzlaff, Sophia
Albrecht, Wilhelm
Bauman, Bryan
Doepner, Gerlinde
Schaman, John
Anstett, Monica
Szierer, John
Schilling, Andrew
Welches, Joseph
French, Peter
Schick, Magdalena
Thompson, Catherine
Hoedl, Monika
Becker, John
Ehrenberg, Jochen
Gissing, Melissa
Borch, Katelyn
Tschirhart, Katelyn
Vogel, Erich
Ries, Irma
Borch, David
Grupp, Walter
Switzer, Norma
Pilz, Emma
Krech, Elisabeth
Gellner, Andrew
Elter, Nick
Zug, Eugen
Stuber, Nicole
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Manager’s Report
“What’s Going On”
What an amazing spring we are having weather
wise this year.
We are now coming into the wedding season
and the calendar is also filling up with some
great events coming to the Schwaben Club. For
example, in the office, we now have on sale tickets for the following up coming exciting special
events. K-W Trachtenfest, the Viennese Ball,
Yes! Oktoberfest, and The Bon Jovi - Bryan
Adams Dinner and Show, just to name a few.
There is always something going on at the Club
and I hope you take in as many events as possible. Don’t miss out on any of these special events.
Please come, support your Club and at the same
time enjoy yourself here at the Schwaben Club.
I will keep you up to date on more future events
as they come along and ticket information.
Don Egley
Manager
Landestreffen
der Donauschwaben
August 6-8, 2010
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Event Website:
http://www.ughclub.us/
Entrance Cost: 1-Day ticket - $10
2-Day ticket - $15
Bus Cost: $50 for members (round trip)
$75 for non-members (round trip)
Hotel Cost: Crowne Plaza
Philadelphia-Bucks County
$109 per room (2 double beds)
http://www.cpbuckscounty.com/
Bus is scheduled to leave from the Schwaben Club
on Friday, August 6 at approx. 5pm. It will leave
Philadelphia, PA sometime Monday morning
(August 8). It is a 9-10 hr drive – one way.
IMPORTANT: All rooms must be booked by the
people staying in them, with their own credit cards, by
July 6, 2010. After this date, they will be released,
and group rate pricing can no longer be guaranteed.
Hotel Website:
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You know what? It’s true. When you get that
many Schwobs in one place, you just know it’s
going to be a good time!
On Saturday, April 17, 2010, the Schwaben
Club hosted the annual Landestrachtenfest der
Donauschwaben. With representatives from
almost all the Clubs, and dance groups from
only two of them; it was still a wonderful evening. Although the day technically began with
a Landesverband committee meeting in the afternoon, the real event started when the doors
opened at 5pm. As the guests poured in, representation from Kitchener and Toronto was plentiful. Windsor was represented by 2 committee
members and their spouses, but unfortunately
no one was able to come from Leamington.
Miss Schwaben signaled the start of dinner with
grace, and then the meal was served.
Once again, the kitchen of the Schwaben Club
came through with flying colours. The schnitzel
and roast beef were fantastic, no knife was even
necessary. The mashed potatoes were great,
even with the gravy’s odd yet interesting smoky
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flavour. The Schwaben beans were delicious of
course, as were the other vegetables. The cheesecake that finished of the meal was also wonderful. Then came the first two of the evening’s
dance group performances: the Toronto and
Kitchener Kindergruppen. These young children are always a pleasure to watch. Next on
the program was the Grand March; members
from all over lined up and marched throughout
the Main hall. After brief speeches from Phil
Neidert, Hans Schaadt, Katie Braunsar, and
John Werner, service pins were handed out to
people who have contributed to the furthering
of the Donauschwaben culture. The recipients
were Katie Braunsar, Lisa Schaadt, and Peter
Speckner. Finally, the presentations were over,
and the parade participants sat down while the
band started up.
The entertainment was provided by the
Transylvania Hofbräu band. 27 musicians playing
various brass instruments can really make some
beautiful music. The next dance performances
were the Toronto and Kitchener Jugendgruppen
and the Schwaben Dancers. The youth groups
were exciting, especially the new dance from
our own Jugendgruppe. The Schwaben Dancers
ended their performance with their infamous
“Oma” dance, although the identity of the Oma is
still a mystery (she was very good though!)
After some more dancing to the Hofbräu band,
the final two performances took place. The
Heimat Gruppe from Toronto glided across the
dancefloor with grace, while the Donau Dancers
rocked it with their new `Hubert` dance. All in
all, a wonderful evening right through. With all
that fun now behind us, we look forward to next
year`s Landestrachtenfest in Toronto.
Peter Speckner
Cultural Director
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Kitchener, Ontario
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Kindergruppe and
Jugendgruppe
This was the first time our Kindergruppe/
Jugendgruppe attended Landestrachtenfest and
how lucky for us it was hosted by our own Club
in Kitchener this year! All the children did a fantastic job. It was nice to watch the other dance
groups from Toronto and hope they too enjoyed
the night as well. We look forward to next year!
Our groups continue to grow but we are always
happy to welcome new dancers! As our dance
year is coming to an end we have a few more
performances and continue to prepare for Tag
der Donauschwaben in Philadelphia.
Wishing all our Mom’s, Oma’s and Aunt’s a Happy Mother’s Day!
Lisa Schaadt
Kindergruppe/Jugendgruppe President
Frauengruppe
Well Trachtenfest is over! What a wonderful
evening it was! There was excellent food, many
traditional trachts and good music. We were
also well entertained by our and the Toronto
dancers. We would like to thank everyone for
their generous contributions of prizes. Our next
event is Mother’s Day luncheon on May 2. Be
sure to join us and bring the whole family. We
had a very good turnout for our group picture
last week. It was nice to see that we still have a
good number of members. It would be nice to
see that many out every month.
Susan Cook
Schwaben Club Frauengruppe
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Verband News
On Sunday April 18th, 2010 the elections for
the Board of Directors of the Alliance of the
Danube Swabians of Canada was held. We look
forward to supporting and working with the new
Board in the upcoming year.
This is a quote taken from an e-mail I received from
the new Verband President, Anton Bauman just after Landestrachtenfest which I would like to share.
“Inge and I enjoyed the Landestrachten Fest,
I was especially impressed with the dancing
groups from Kitchener. At the moment we can
all learn from this achievement.”
Monica Anstett
Vice President:Schwaben Club
President
Vice-President
General Secretary:
Protokoll Secretary
Treasurer
Cultural Director:Ladies
Auxillary President
Jugendleiterin
Archivist
Auditor
Auditor
Mr. Anton Bauman
Mr. Joe Groh
Toronto
Kitchener
Mr. Neil Hoffman
Mrs. Lori Saler
Kitchener
Toronto
Mrs. Sheri Thompson
Miss Cheyenne Kertes
Ms. Annie Zimmer
Mr. Tony Dama
Mr. George Kraehling
Kitchener
Toronto
Leamington
Leamington
Kitchener
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Schwaben Club
1668 King Street East
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
N2G 2P1
www.kitchenerschwabenclub.com