2008 Spring - Carpathia Club

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Carpathia Club, Inc. - Deutscher-Donauschwaben Kultur Verein
(586) 978-2292
38000 Utica Rd., Sterling Heights, MI 48312
www.carpathiaclub.com
Carpathia Club General Meeting
February 17, 2008
Change continues to occur as President John Huth informed the 100 plus members that
braved the cold Michigan winter storm to attend the Annual General Meeting. John
Board of Directors
introduced Karen Beattie as the Club Assistant. In this capacity, Karen will be helping
out with hall reservations and day-to-day operations at the hall. John then introduced
President
John Huth Jr
Darin Lenhardt as the Banquet Manager. In this capacity, Darin is responsible for setting
up non-club functions at the hall as well as scheduling the required serving help for these
1st Vice President
functions.
Arthur Beneker
2nd Vice President
After the Board Member reports, John Huth presented Silver, Gold, and National Verband
Der Donauschwaben awards to various club members who show their dedication to the
Recording Secretary Club.
Mike Talan
Michelle Egger
Name
Anna Hammer Rosina Kuhlmann
Maria Dosenberger Katharina Posawatz Treasurer
Liane Egger Karin Schwalbe
Bella Frenzcli Membership
Pauline Hohentanner Secretary
Jeff Janisch Ruth Seiberling
Erika Kuhlmann Ticket Chairperson Keith McVettie Maria Dosenberger
Christine Pesta Monica Prybula Press Secretary
Cindy Schleis Chris Pesta
Ingrid Wasserbaech Hall Manager
Elke Becker Adam Medel
Irene Dietz Katie Schwager Club Assistant
Correspondance
Secretary
Award
Gold
Gold
Gold
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Verband
Verband
Karen Beattie
Banquet Manager
Darin Lenhardt
Maintenance
Chairperson
Manfred Pfropper
The election at the end of the meeting brought
change to the Press Secretary and Trustee
Positions. Chris Pesta was elected as the new
Press Secretary, taking over for Tony Matye.
Frank Kemmer was elected into the Trustee
position, taking over for Karen Beattie.
Trustees
Franz Dosenberger
Helmut Egger
Frank Kemmer
Linda Schwager
Club Phone Number/Hall Rental 586-978-2292
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Newsletter 586-264-2058
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Tickets 586-781-6734
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Carpathia Untergruppen
Ladies /Frauengruppe
Leiterin: Frau Irene Dietz
586-752-6265
INVITE A FRIEND TO JOIN THE FUN AT
CARPATHIA CLUB
To become a member of Carpathia is so easy. The
requirements are:
Soccer/Fussballgruppe
Leiter: Herr Kurt Seiberling
Jugend/Youth
Herren/Seniors
Alte Herren/O-30/O-40
Dammen/Womans Seniors
586-286-4535
Hunters/Jägergruppe
Leiter: Herr Tom Forest
Hunting / Trap Shooting
586-781-4505
Senior/Rentnergruppe
Leiterin: Frau Anna Fellinger
586-781-5685
Head School Teacher/Schule
Leiterin: Frau Irene Dietz
586-752-6265
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To be of good reputation
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To be above the age of 18 years
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To be of German descent, offspring, or
married to a qualifying individual
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To be sponsored by an active member
Membership forms are available on line at www.
carpathiaclub.com and are also available at the Club
office. At the time of admission, there is a yearly fee of
$40 per member ages 18 – 61 and $35 for age 62 and
older, plus a one-time processing fee of $5.00.
Please feel free to contact me either by phone or e-mail.
586-286- 4535 or krseiberling@wideopenwest.com.
Thank you,
Ruth Seiberling, Membership Chairperson
2008 Newsletter Staff
Youth Group/Jugendgruppe
Leiterin: Frau Monica Prybula
Kinder/Childrens Group
Jugend/Youth Group
248-650-8582
Chris Pesta, Newsletter Copy Editor
Monica Forest - Fliers
Anna Marie Tittjung - Advertising
Choir
Tony Matye - Photography
Leiterin: Frau Resi Olsavsky
586-574-1146
and
Many Thanks to the People who Write the Articles
Carpathia Club Inc. is a Danube Swabian
cultural alliance and its aim is the preservation of
all German; songs, language, traditions, customs,
and athletic activities.
Submit Comments, Requests, or Articles to ccpesta@aol.com
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PRESIDENTAL NOTES
Carpathia News Article
March 24, 2008
I’m writing this article after attending a week’s worth of executive leadership training as part of my job at
EDS. One of the concepts that was stressed was don’t be complacent with yourself, your career, and most
importantly your life. Complacency is one of our biggest challenges at the Club. Like many struggling
companies in the world today we too have become complacent in how we operate our Club, what our
purpose is, etc. and if we don’t start to change the world will pass us by.
As I reflect on my training my mind is buzzing with all kinds of ideas on how to improve the Club and
how we move forward. The challenge is finding the right balance between the business operation and our
true purpose as a cultural organization. Over the next several months you will see the Executive Board
take a more aggressive approach with changing the business operations. The Executive Board has taken
the time to discuss the pros and cons of each change and they unanimously approved a series of changes.
These changes will be officially announced once all impacted employees are notified. Don’t hesitate to
ask any one of the Executive Board Members or myself if you have any questions on the changes once
they are officially announced. In the end my goal is to get the business side operating in a predictable
manner so that we can direct our attention on the real important task of promoting and preserving our
culture.
In upcoming events, Carpathia will be hosting the National Landesverband der Donauschwaben and
Stiftung meetings on April 26th and 27th. Landsleit from around the United States and Canada will be
attending this annual meeting. If you are around Club on that weekend, please take the time to meet and
greet all of our guests.
In closing I want to congratulate all the returning and especially the new Board Members on their election.
We have our hands full, but now is the time for us to roll up our sleeves, and get to work to make our Club
the best it can be.
John Huth, Jr.
President of Carpathia
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UP COMING EVENTS AT CARPATHIA CLUB
call Maria Dosenberger at (586) 822-2366 or email : mdosenberger@comcast.net for ticket information
Chor 95th Stiftungs Konzert & Frauengruppe Bankett (Saturday, May 10th)
Dinner at 6:30 PM
Program at 8:00 PM
Price: $18 Members, $20 Guest
Carpathia Fraungruppe, Gemischter Chor and the former Mädchenkranz to perform.
Music by Enzian
Please Contact Maria Dosenberger for Ticket Information.
Mothers Day Luncheon (Sunday, May 11th)
Luncheon from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Adults $15, Children under 12 years $7.50
Rotisserie Chicken & Salad Bar
Cash Bar
Advance Ticket Sales Only
Please Contact Maria Dosenberger for Ticket Information.
10th Annual Kickers Kick-Off Party (Wednesday, May 14th)
Doors Open at 6:00pm
Dinner at: 7:00 PM
Donation: $30 (Includes Dinner, Beer, Wine, and Pop)
Door Prizes & Great Raffle
Special Guest Speakers. Meet the Jagermeister Girls!!!
Fund-raiser for the Carpathia Kickers Men’s Teams trip to Cleveland for the US National Donauschwaben Tournament on
Memorial Day Weekend.
Please Contact Mike Talan at (586) 677-0559 or Talan4@comcast.net for Ticket Inforamation
Mai Fest (Sunday, May 18th)
Doors Open at 12:00 PM, Dinner at 1:00 PM
Price: $18 Members, $20 Non-Members, Children under 12 years $9.00.
Chicken Schnitzel & Sarma (Stuffed Cabbage)
Music from 2:00 PM till 6:00 PM ...... 30 piece Blaskapelle from Cleveland the “Deutsche Musik Verein”
Special Guest Dance Group: Mansfield Liederkranz Trachtengruppe
Special Guest Choir: Schwäbischer Männerchor
Carpathia Dance groups will also perform!!!!!
Please Contact Maria Dosenberger for Ticket Information.
German Fest & Fathers Day Picnic (June 13 – June 15)
Wonderful Food & Drinks all weekend long!!!
Great Music on all three days.
Friday: Enzian
Saturday: Rheinlanders & Spass
Sunday: Martin Brothers & Freddy Ziwich (Cleveland,Ohio)
Huge Tent with a wooden dance floor.
Special Guest Dance groups: Toronto Jugendgruppe & St. Louis Jugendgruppe & Croatian Dance Ensemble Nova Nada.
Also all our Carpathia Dance Groups will perform all three days!!
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“Detroit Tigers” Night at the Ball Park.
This year we are planning two trips due to the demand!!!
June 25th (Wed) Detroit Tigers vs St. Louis Cardinals
(50) tickets available........at $26 per person.
Includes: Ticket to game, Round trip Bus, and beverages on the bus!!!
August 25th (Mon) Detroit Tigers vs Cleveland Indians
(110) tickets available ..... at $35 per person.
Includes: Ticket to game, Round trip Bus, and beverages on the bus!!!
Please contact: Mike Talan at (586) 677-0559 or Talan4@comcast.net
These will be sold by first come, first pay......ONLY.
GO TIGERS!!!!
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Frauengruppe
Warum in die Ferne schweifen? Man hatte den Eindruck das man in Las Vegas war, aber hier ging es nicht
ganz um Millionen. Am 16.Maerz veranstaltete die Frauengruppe eine „Card Party“ Punktlich um 12
Uhr wurde ein schmackhaftes Gulasch-Essen serviert. Spaeter gab es dann selbstgebackenen Kuchen und
Kipfeln. Und rund 150 Spielbegeisterte Mitglieder und Gaeste trafen sich hier und manch einer wollte sein
Glueck erzwingen. Schnell musste abgeraeumt werden damit die Spieler schnell auf ihre Kosten kommen.
Es wurde Uno, Pinochle, Ramschle, Schafskopf oder andere Spiele gespielt. Da wurde hier und da dem
Nachbarn in die Karten gelinst man musste schon immer ein Auge darauf haben, das keiner schummelt.
Man hoert auch: „ Ja, die will immer gewinnen.“ Aber Spass haben und dabei sein ist alles. Nicht jeder
kann gewinnen; die Verlierer koennen ja sich bei der naechsten Card Party revanchierne. Etwa gegen 4 Uhr
wurden dann die Preise verlost. Es war ein erfolgreicher Nachmittag.
Unsere naechste Veranstaltung ist: Chor und Frauengruppe Bankett
Datum: 10.Mai
Bitte bestellt die Eintrittskarten so bald wie moeglich bei Maria Dosenberger.
Etwas Neues die Frauengruppe hat weider Kochbuecher bestellt und sie werden bald zum Verkauf erhaeltlich
sein.
Irene Dietz
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Carpathia Choir
Since the fall we have been practicing for our performances with our dedicated leader Erwin Aufdemberge.
During the Christmas season, we were invited to sing at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Warren on December
9th and at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Detroit on Christmas morning. We also had a delightful evening
with our friends and family members at our Annual Christmas Party at the Club.
The choir has been practicing very diligently for their upcoming events of the 2008 season. For example,
last February, the choir was invited and participated in singing two songs at the Sterling Heights Senior
Center. It was an international evening where many ethnic groups from the Metropolitan Detroit Area
participated and performed various dances and songs of their native country. We also tasted delicious ethnic
foods and had a very enjoyable evening.
On April 12th the choir will perform at the Sängerkommers at the Teutonia Club in Windsor, Ontario. We
anticipate a lovely evening with friends of all choirs of the Michigan Saengerbezirk who will participate in
singing beautiful songs both in German and English. You are cordially invited and hope you will join us.
After the Sängerkommers we will be preparing for our 95th Anniversary. We will have a joint concert and
banquet with our Frauengruppe. It should be a delightful evening. The “Evergreen” will also perform a few
songs. It is always nice to see some of the old “Mädchenkranz” and their families since many of them live
out of town.
After the spring concerts have ended, the choir is planning a trip to Stratford, Ontario on June 27th to see the
musical the” Music Man”. All of us look forward to enjoy a little break.
Thank you,
Franz Dosenberger
Rentner
Etwa 80-90 Renter treffen sich jeden Dienstag zum Kartenspielen. Wer gerne Karten spielen will ist
herzlich eingeladen. Zeit von 8:30 bis 2 PM. Leider sind im letzten Monat zwei von unseren Mitgliedern
verstorben.
Der letzte Tag des Senioren – Treffen fuer das Fruehjahr wird im Juni sein. Die Senioren fahren auch 1 oder
2 mal monatlich nach Windsor zum Casino. Wo dann viele ihr Glueck versuchen den grossen Preis mit
nach Hause zu bringen.
Hiermet weunsche ich allen Kranken baldige Genesung und den Geburtstagskinder herzliche
Glueckwuensche und alles Gute.
Eure Anni Fellinger
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Schule
Ich habe diesmal nicht viel zuberichten.
Zuerst moechte ich den Lehrerinnen, Ingrid Wasserbaech und Elke Becker ganz herzlich gratulieren, sie
bekamen die silberne Nadel an der Hauptversammlung. Die beiden Damen sind schon ueber fuenf Jahre
in der Schule taetig, „wohl verdient“. Hiermit moechte ich mich ganz besonders bei allen Lehrkraeften
bedanken die sich fuer jeden Freitag verpflichten die Schueler zu unterichten. Auch ich war ganz ueberrascht
die Dachverbandsnadel zu bekommen. „Welch eine Ehre.“
Ach wie schnell sind wieder die Monate verflogen und die Haelfte des Schuljahres ist wieder vorbei.
Die Schueler bekamen inzwischen Zeugnisse. Bald werden wir Gedichte und Lieder ausgeben fuer die
Schulschlussfeier. Vermerken Sie das Datum 16. Mai um 7 pm. Die Kinder lernen sehr fleissig und
moechten Sie, liebe Mitglieder fuer die Abschlussfeire einladen. Wir wuerden uns ueber ihren Besuch
freuen.
Wie sie wissen hatten wir Deutschunterricht fuer Erwachsene angeboten. Leider hatten wir nicht so grossen
Erfolg.Wir werden es im Herbst wieder anbieten.
Irene Dietz
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Mein Elternhaus
Nach vielen Jahren, es war gar lange,
Bin ich wieder nach Hause gegangen
Nach Hause schon lange bin ich von dort weg.
Die Haeuser noch wie fruher sind,
doch sind jetzt andere Leute drin.
Auf der Bank vor einer Tuer,
habe ich mich hingesetzt wie eins zuvor.
Keine Nachbarn, keine Freunde sind da
Die Gassen leer und fremd,
und so sitze ich allein und denke nach;
Wie war ich doch als Kind so froh.
Wie bin ich hin und her gerannt,
und hab das alles mein Heim genannt,
Meine Mutter hat mir die Hand gehalten.
Da habe ich gesungen und gelacht
und meine ersten Schritte gemacht.
Da lernte ich mein erstes Gebet
bis ich mich zur Ruhe hingelegt.
Das war mein Haus, das ist wahr
und mir wird es so richtig klar
Wer weiss ob ich’s nochmals seh
Vergessen werd ich es nimmer mehr.
Ein Mutterherz
Ein Herz das ist aus purem Gold
was ja ein jeder wissen sollt,
so edel, treu, lieb und fein,
kann nur ein Herz der Mutter sein.
Es schlaegt in Liebe Tag und Nacht,
hat manches Opfer schon gebracht.
Hat manch Geheimnis tief verborgen,
schlaegt heiter, wenn auch voller Sorgen.
Allein es kann den Schmerz ertragen,
ganz ohne sich zu beklagen.
Wie tief das Leid, es zeigt es nicht,
auch wenn es fast in Truemmer bricht.
Dass fuer uns noch lange schlaegt,
wir bitten Gott ganz tief bewegt.
Und sollt es aufhoeren zu schlagen,
gib uns die Kraft es zu ertragen.
Wir beugen uns dann tief im Schmerz,
weil wir verloren das Mutterherz.
Das hoechste Gut, das wir besessen
Das Mutterherz wir nie vergessen.
Dichter Unbekannt
Zum Muttertag
Es kam der schoene Mai
ins Land
mit Blueten zog er ein.
Die ersten Blumen die ich fand
bring ich dem Mueterlein.
Die Blume braucht Sonnenschein,
sonst geht sie bald zugrund.
Und ich brauch mein Muetterlein
Gott halte dich gesund.
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Fruehlingsgedicht
Maifest
Sie war ein Bluemlein huebsch und fein,
hell aufgeblueht im Sonnenschein.
Wie herrlich leuchtet mir die Natur,
Wie glanenzt die Sonne! Wie wacht die Flur!
Es war ein junger Schmetterling,
der selig an der Blume hing.
Es dringen Blueten aus jedem Zweig
Und tausend Stimmen aus dem Gestraeuch.
Oft kam ein Bienlein mit Gebrumm,
und naschte saeuselnt da herum.
Und Freud und Wonne aus der Brust.
O Erd, o Sonne. O Glueck, o Lust.
Oft kroch der Kaefer kribbel-kraab,
am huebschen Bluemlein auf und ab.
O Liebe, o Liebe, so golden schoen.
Wie Morgenwolken auf jenen Hoehn.
Ach Gott, wie das dem Schmetterling,
so schmerzlich durch die Seele ging.
Du segnest herrlich das frische Feld,
die Bluetendaempfe die volle Welt.
Doch was am meisten ihn entsetzt,
das aller schlimmst kam zuletzt.
O Maedchen, Maedchen, wie lieb ich dich!
Wie blickt dein Auge, wie liebst du mich!
Ein alter Esel frass die ganze,
von ihm so heissgeliebte Pflanze.
So liebt die Lerche Gesang und Luft,
Und Morgenblumen den Himmelsduft.
Wilhelm Busch
Wie ich dich liebe mit warmen Blut,
die du mir Jugend und Freud und Mut.
Zu neuen Liedern und Taenzen gibst.
Sei ewig gluechklich, wie du mich liebst.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Etwas zum Lachen
Diaet – Vorschlag
Ferien auf dem Baurnhof
Liaber meh essa als zwenig trinka!
Na, wie gefaellt’s Eahne hier?
Sehr gut. Nur die vielen Fliegen sind
lasestig.
Die fressen einen ja auf!
Hano, des send bloss harmlose Stallfiege,
die ganget nur an Rindviecher.
Klaenge der Heimat
Scheon singa kann i net, aber wuescht
pfeifa!
Kleine Plattheit
Besser a Glatze als gar koine Hoor!
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Jägergruppe
Taste the Great Outdoors Carpathia Jäger Bankett 2008
By Monica Forest
With its famous wild game dinner, the Carpathia Jäger Bankett is known for its wild side. By adding a
good band and good friends, it could only become a good time.
The evening began with a delicious dinner that included a twist. This year, everyone had the chance to go
wild with a choice of all entrées for dinner: venison, wildschwein and Carpathia’s famous schnitzel. The
dinner was excellent with generous serving sizes and an invitation for seconds on wild game.
Tom Forest, the Jäger President, opened the event with welcomes, awards, and thanks. Tom welcomed
guests from many different hunting and cultural groups, and invited Carpathia President, John Huth, and
Carpathia 2nd Vice President, Mike Talan, to say a few words. John spoke about current hunting trips with
a new generation of hunters while Mike reminisced about past hunts with the Jäger. Then Tom announced
the winner of the Pellet Shooting Competition which is held after each Jäger meeting. For the fourth year
in a row, Tony Brandelik Sr. won the medal.
Tom began his thanks by complimenting the ladies in the kitchen for an excellent dinner which received
much applause. He followed with many thanks starting with Oskar Pscheidl, Steve Unger and Jeff Ewald
for donating the wild game, and Steven Seiberling who was responsible for the hunting the largest boar.
Thanks also went to Bela Frenczli and the many Jäger who helped him with the schlacht and setting up the
hall. Finally, special thanks went to Blondine Klimach, Christl Psotka, Resi Olsavsky, Magda Tittjung,
and Monica Forest for making knoedl and arranging centerpieces. It should give the group a real sense of
accomplishment that their effort became a fun night for everyone.
Tom Forest then went on to make a very good point about hunting in Michigan. During his business
trips to Germany, his colleagues explained that hunting in Germany is an expensive privilege for the few.
Licenses and guns are extremely restricted and access to land is even more difficult. However, Michigan
offers nice public land with opportunities for everyone, even youth. Tom’s point is that we should feel
blessed with our hunting opportunity, take advantage of it, and preserve it for the next generation.
After the presentation, the Bankett hit full swing. With the band, Enzian, keeping everything hopping, the
evening was a fun way to spend time with friends. Events like this give people a reason to connect with
each other. People were sharing interesting conversations over a delicious meal. Many new and longtime friends were there, laughing and dancing. Shots at the bar were toasting all sorts of things. Even the
ladies got into the action! Overall, the Jäger Bankett is about more than good food and good times. It is
about the good friends that bring it all together.
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FISH FRY ANNOUNCEMENT
March 14, 2008
Dear Members’ and Guests:
The Board of Directors has approved a price increase for the Fish Fry’s effective March 28, 2008. Below are the pricing
adjustments:
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Adult meal will be $9.00
Child meal will be $4.50
Ham Hock meal will be $10.00 for Adults. No children meals will be provided.
I want you to understand that we did not take this decision lightly. We clearly understand the impact this may have on
each and every one of you however we were left with no other option. Just like everywhere you turn these days costs
continue to increase. We did a complete analysis on the general market and we feel even with this price increase we are
still offering a plentiful meal at a great price.
I wanted to personally thank each and every one of you for your attendance at our Fish Fry events over many years. We
hope you will understand the reasoning behind this adjustment and continue to support our Club, enjoy the great food,
friendship, family atmosphere, and Donauschwaben Culture we have to offer.
Regards,
John Huth
President
Carpathia Club, Inc.
CARPATHIA FRIDAY FISH FRY SCHEDULE
FEATURING BAKED OR FRIED FISH AND A WEEKLY SELECTION
DATE
April 18
April 25
May 2
May 9
May 16
May 23
May 30
June 6
June 13
June 20
June 27
July 4
MENU
Stuffed Peppers
Ham Hocks
Pork Roast
Rotisserie Chicken
Meat Patties
Pepper Steak
Roasted Chicken
Stuffed Cabbage
NO FISH FRY DUE TO GERMAN FEST (FOOD AVAILABLE AT FESTIVAL)
Ham Hocks
Wurst and Sauerkraut
NO FISH FRY
Menu may be change or updated. Menu can be found at www.carpathiaclub.com.
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Apfelstrudel
Schwarzwälderkirschtorte
Apple Strudel
Black Forest Cake
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
for the dough:
10-1/2 oz. bread flour
l/6 oz. salt
1-l/2 oz. vegetable oil
5-1/3 oz. water, lukewarm
2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 teaspoon soda
2 eggs
1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla
for the filling:
4-1/2 lb. apples (Golden Delicious),
sliced
5-l/3 oz. granulated sugar
1-1/2 oz. dark rum (Myers)
5-1/3 oz. raisins
1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 lemons (juice and peel)
Filling:
1 can (21 oz.) cherry pie filling, chilled.
frosting:
2 T powdered sugar
1 c heavy cream, whipped
for the buttered breadcrumbs:
10-1/2 oz. butter (unsalted)
10-1/2 oz. bread crumbs
12 maraschino cherries
Directions:
Directions:
Cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs, flour,
milk, baking soda, cocoa, red food coloring,
and vanilla. Blend on low, scraping constantly.
Beat 3 minutes on high speed. Pour into two 9
inch round cake pans that have been greased and
floured. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes. Cool
thoroughly.
Knead flour, salt, oil and water into a medium-firm
dough. Divide into 3 small round loaves, brush each
loaf with melted butter and let sit for 1 hour.
Peel, core and slice apples. Mix in granulated
sugar, raisins, grated lemon peel, lemon Juice, rum,
cinnamon and blend together well.
Whip heavy cream with confectioners’ sugar.
Roll the dough loaves with a rolling pin, then stretch
rolled dough on a strudel sheet with the backs of
your hands. Coat 2/3 of dough sheet with buttered
breadcrumbs, spread apple filling over remaining
1/3 of dough. Tear off edges, shape strudel into roll
by lifting strudel sheet. Place strudel on a buttered
baking sheet and brush with melted butter. Bake
strudel for 60 to 90 minutes in a 400 degrees F to 425
degrees F oven.
Slice each cake round horizontally to make four
layers. Place one layer on flat plate.
Fill pastry bag with whipped cream and pipe a
generous ring around edge of cake layer. Fill
exposed ring of cake with cherry pie filling. Place
third layer on top, and frost entire cake with
whipped cream. Crumble the fourth layer into fine
crumbs and sprinkle on sides of cake.
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Kickers Korner
Currently the Kickers have 27 teams within the organization ranging from 6years old to over 40. The soccer
school had approximately 165 children take part this past year. I would like to thank all of the coaches that
helped make it such a success. The 3v3 league was also a huge success. We had 42 kids particapate making
up 10 teams. I would like to thank Stefano Moraccini for working with the kids and making the 3v3 league
success that it is.
On the adult side of the game, the 1st and Reserve teams are getting ready for the 2008 season. We have
been busy looking at and evaluating players to improve on last years teams. This years Donauschwaben
Tournament is in Cleveland, Ohio, May 23-26. If you would like to go, please contact Mike Talan or Kurt
Seiberling for further information. The Women’s open team looks to improve on their 3rd place finish in the
league, and will also be representing Carpathia at the Donauschwaben Tournament. The O-30 teams will
combine their two teams and will also be making the trip to Cleveland. The over 30 women are looking for
players; if you are interested please contact myself or Erika Kuhlmann (kuhlmann19@hotmail.com). A second over
40 men’s team has been added this year and they will play in a less competitive level league.
On the youth side we have 19 teams. They continue to play at the highest level in their individual leagues
where the majority of the teams are winning their divisions and represent the Kickers and the club at the
state cup. Our youth teams have been playing and training indoors during the winter months and are
looking forward to the outdoor season. We will have a schedule of all the home games listed at the club so
come out and support all of the teams.
With the outdoor season right around the corner I would like to remind all of the parents to cherish every
moment that you get to spend watching your child compete and play.
Time goes by so quickly and before you know it your six year old is eighteen and you are left wondering
where the years went. I speak from experience. Like the title of the Kenny Chesney song says “Don’t
Blink.” Take it for what it is, a “Game.” Soccer is a great game, but a game nonetheless. Do not scream at
your child, or blame them for a loss. If they make a mistake, tell them what they did wrong and give them
an opportunity to improve and grow from their mistakes. I have yet to see a child that makes mistakes on
purpose. Let the coach’s coach and the players play. Moms, dads, and grandparents should just sit back and
enjoy the ride.
I am looking forward to the upcoming soccer season and hope to see everyone out at the games.
Yours for the good of the game.
Kurt Seiberling
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Summer Soccer Academy 2008
For ages 3 - 8
Welcome to all of our participants:
It is our hope that all of our kids and parents enjoy this season.
The Carpathia Kickers Soccer Club takes great pride in offering the best possible training at a very reasonable cost to our
players. Our staff consists of very knowledgeable soccer coaches who have been playing or teaching soccer all their lives. Our
goal is to provide your child the opportunity to enjoy and learn the greatest game.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
School Emphasis:
Dribbling, Speed Dribbling, Shooting, Passing and Small Sided Games. The primary goal of our staff will be to teach the
fundamentals of the game but also to advance the skills of those who have already begun playing soccer.
Soccer Gear required for the School:
•
•
•
Soccer Gear provided by School:
Water Bottle
Soccer shoes
Shin guards
Kickers Academy Tee Shirts
Soccer Ball
The Soccer Academy will be held on:
•
•
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First Day of Academy June 23rd registration begins at 5:30 PM
Mondays 6:00-7:30 PM and Thursdays 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Academy runs June 23rd thru August 11th.
"No school" Thursday July 3rd
The "End of School" party is tentatively planned for August 14th
Please visit the Carpathia Kickers website for either a change of venue
or a cancellation of Academy due to inclement weather
http://www.carpathiaclub.com/kickers/Html/soccer_Academy_news.htm
or contact (586) 531-2071.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Soccer Academy Registration on-line
www.carpathiaclub.com/kickers/Html/soccer_school_news.htm
Early Registration ends May 16, 2008
or the first night of camp June 23, 2008
Attn: Carpathia U8 Fall 2008/Spring 2009 Soccer League Registration also begins
For Further Information WWW.GOKICKERSGO.COM
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Summer 2008 Soccer Academy Registration Form
Player Information
Please list only ONE child per form
Player
Name:
Returning Player?
Birth Date:
Sex:
F
Yes
No
M
Address:
Town & ZIP:
Home Phone:
List
any
siblings
registering on other
forms:
________________
________________
________________
________________
Coach Requests, Special Needs, Allergies, Medical or Physical Conditions (Carpathia Kickers
strives to accommodate all players where feasible):
Parent/Guardian Information
Father:
Mother: ______________________________________
Mobile Phone:
Mobile Phone: ____________________________
E-Mail Address:
E-Mail Address:
Fee Schedule Please do not staple checks to this registration form
T-shirts size (Circle one): YXS
YS
YM
YL
Single Player
AS
Additional players T-shirts size (Circle one): YXS
YS YM YL AS
Additional Players
Early Registration : $75.00 per player/$85 first
night of camp
Each additional sibling is $35
No. of siblings :
Send Completed Form and check:
Tim Busch
16186 Thames LN
Macomb MI 48042
Total Check Amount
A single check may be written for all
registration forms submitted together
Make check(s) payable to:
&DUSDWKLD.LFNHUV
&DUSDWKLD.LFNHUV
Liability Waiver
As the parent/guardian of the registrant, a minor, I agree that the registrant and I will abide by the rules of the United States
Soccer Federation (USSF), its affiliated organizations and sponsors. In consideration for the USSF and the Carpathia Kickers accepting him/her for its
soccer program and activities (the “Programs”), I hereby release, discharge and/or otherwise indemnify the USSF and Carpathia Kickers, their affiliated
organizations and sponsors, their employees and associated personnel, including the owners of fields and facilities utilized for the Programs, against any
claim by or on behalf of my son or daughter as a result of his or her participation in the Programs and/or being transported to or from the same. I further
grant permission for emergency first aid to be given to this minor and for him/her to be taken to the emergency room of a nearby hospital in the event of
serious injury. Permission is granted to the hospital and its staff to provide any treatment that a physician deems necessary for the well being of this
minor.
Parent/Legal Guardian Signature:
DO NOT WRITE BELOWCARPATHIA
Date Postmarked:
Date:
KICKERS USE ONLY
Cash/Check #:
Amount Paid $
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2008 First Team Schedule
**** April will have some dates for the US Open Cup competition ****
May 4 (Sun)
May 9 (Fri)
May 11 (Sun)
May 16 (Fri)
May 18 (Sun)
May 18 (Sun)
May 23-26
US Amatuer Cup Competition
Carpathia Kickers
vs
Michigan Bucks
US Amatuer Cup Competition
Carpathia Kickers
vs
Intra SC
Carpathia Kickers “B”
vs
Metro Rangers “B”
Carpathia Kickers
vs
Metro Rangers
US National Donauschwaben Tournament
TBD
7:00
TBD
6:30
2:00
4:00
June
June
June
June
June
June
June
Carpathia Kickers
vs
Plymouth Premier
MSA State Cup Competition Qualifying Round
MSA State Cup Competition Qualifying Round
Carpathia Kickers
vs
Michigan Bucks
MPSL League Cup “First Round”
Carpathia Kickers
vs
Cavaliers FC
Carpathia Kickers
vs
Detroit United FC
5:00
TBD
TBD
3:00
6:30
5:00
6:30
Carpathia
TBD
TBD
Carpathia
Carpathia
Carpathia
Carpathia
(Fri)
(Sun)
(Fri)
(Sun)
(Fri)
(Sun)
(Sun)
MPSL League Cup “Quarter Finals”
Carpathia Kickers
vs
White Eagles SC
Carpathia Kickers
vs
Michigan Stars
Carpathia Kickers
vs
Cavaliers FC
MPSL League Cup “Semi Finals”
Carpathia Kickers “B”
vs
Intra SC “B”
Carpathia Kickers
vs
Intra SC
6:30
4:00
6:30
5:00
6:30
3:00
5:00
Carpathia
Wanda Park
Carpathia
Carpathia
Carpathia
Carpathia
Carpathia
1 (Fri)
3 (Sun)
3 (Sun)
8 (Fri)
10 (Sun)
Carpathia Kickers
vs
Metro Rangers
Carpathia Kickers “B”
vs
Michigan Stars “B”
Carpathia Kickers
vs
Michigan Stars
MPSL League Cup “Championship Game”
Carpathia Kickers
vs
Plymouth Premier
6:30
3:00
5:00
6:30
1:00
Carpathia
Carpathia
Carpathia
Carpathia
Visteon Plant
Carpathia Kickers
Carpathia Kickers
6:30
5:00
Carpathia
Carpathia
July
July
July
July
July
July
July
1 (Sun)
7 (Sat)
8 (Sun)
15 (Sun)
20 (Fri)
22 (Sun)
27 (Fri)
11
13
18
20
25
27
27
August
August
August
August
August
August 15 (Fri)
August 17 (Sun)
vs
vs
White Eagles SC
Detroit United FC
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Ultimate Arena
Carpathia
Carpathia
Carpathia
Cleveland, Ohio
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Carpathia Jugend Gruppe
My First Königsball
By Elizabeth Pesta
The day was finally here! After watching Youthgroup perform for so many years, it was my turn to dance at
Königsball. The day started off by going to Tante Annie Griffin’s house to get my hair done. Tante Annie
told me stories of when she was with the dance group and some of the history of the dresses worn for this
occasion. Two hours later, a masterpiece was created! So many curls! I was asked during the night if that
was all my hair or if I had extensions put in! Thank you Tante Annie.
The next challenge was to put on my dress, of which my Tante Karin wore when she was in Youthgroup. I
managed to get the dress on with out messing up my hair. After putting on the long white gloves, I looked in
the mirror and thought to myself that I actually look like a princess.
All my family and two of my closest friends from school were there to see everyone dance at such a special
event. It was an honor to dance for Queen Jessica and King Michael.
Cleveland Landestrachtenfest
It’s time for a road trip. All the dance groups are preparing for the Landestrachtenfest in Cleveland, on Labor
Day weekend.
A block of hotel rooms at the Courtyard Cleveland Airport North have been reserved under “Carpathia Club”
for those that are interested. Please make your reservations, for the number of rooms is limited. No rooms
can be reserved with the discounted Carpathia Club rate after Friday, August 8.
All families are invited to stay at the Kalahari Waterpark Resort
Convention Center in Sandusky on Thursday, August 28. Rooms have
been reserved under “Carpathia Youth Group”. The cost will be $118 per
room and that includes 4 wristbands for the water park. Each additional
wristband will be $20.
August 29th thru August 31st
Courtyard Cleveland Airport North
24901 Country Club Blvd.
North Olmsted, OH 44070
(440) 716-9977
August 28th
Kalahari Resort
7000 Kalahari Drive
Sandusky, OH 44870
1-877-525-2427
2008 Straussball
- Youthgroup
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Kindergruppe Updates
The Little and Middle groups have been practicing very diligently since the Fall. For the Club Christmas
Party, the kids gathered their hats, scarves, and winter items and danced to “Mr. Winter, Wo Biβt Du?”
choreographed by Cindy Schleis. The kids also performed on December 15th at the Sterling Heights Library
at their “Multicultural Passport” series. Katie Schwager started off the event describing a traditional German
Christmas to the audience. The kids then danced and decorated the Christmas tree with the traditional
ornaments of walnuts, paper stars, apples, and wrapped candy.
All the kids looked spectacular at Konigsball, especially the flower girls (Lilly Janisch, Kylie Kapraun, and
Kate Lingerfelt) the Scheppenträger (Jacob Lingerfelt and Sebastian Cole) and the Guards (Christian Matye
and Adrian Pledl).
The Little and Middle groups will be performing at the Romeo Library on May 12, 7:00 PM for their
“Welcome Spring” program. The kids will also be dancing at Maifest on May 18.
Cindy and I welcome our newest members: Anneliese Baker, Katrina Blasius, Kylie Kapraun, Jonathon
LaFave, Riley Stampfer, and RJ Stampfer.
Christine Pesta
Little/Middle Group
Sterling Heights Library December, 2007
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KULTURGRUPPE
We would like to welcome all of our new members to the group as well as to Carpathia.
The Kulturgruppe has started strong this year with several new members and a fresh out look. Practices have
started out with a bang as we have already learned 2 new dances (a waltz and a polka), and have plans for 2
more new ones. We are also working on a few dances that were given to us from other clubs, to incorporate
into our dancing. Our practices are still every other Sunday from 7-9pm, if anyone would like to join us.
After long talks the women have decided on a new dirndl, and we will be showing them off on Labor Day in
Cleveland, (maybe sooner), and we are looking for new chokers to go with them as well as new shirts for the
men. And we have plans for new vests for our existing dirndls.
We have had several requests already for Oktoberfest performances, as well as others to keep us busy this
year. A first for us is that we have been asked to be part of the Sterling Heights Memorial Day Parade. They
are building an ethnic float to represent the different cultures in Sterling Heights, we will walk along side the
float (a few of us will ride on it) and will do a little polka at the judging stand.
We are also working hard on the Hoe Down. We will have a skit of the “Carpathia Brothers”, a country dance
for you to enjoy, western style food, drinks, a raffle and few surprises. The band will be playing Country as
well as German favorites. We hope you all will join us on August 16th.
Our elections are done and we are proud to announce our board members:
Leader:
Jennifer Blasius
Asst. leaders: Stephanie Kemmer
Julie LaFave
Treasurer:
Linda Tittjung
Secretary:
Julieanna Lorenz
We all look forward to being a strong leadership team and hope to move the Kulturgruppe into a strong long
lasting future.
For more information on the Kulturgruppe email us at donaudancers@sbcglobal.net or Call Jennifer at 586738-5005.
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GERMAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER
SPRING UPDATE 2008
access” for both our groups, and all our affiliated
memberships combined. On the GACC side,
the Board was very advanced in specifying and
providing “wireless access” to the internet as
well. In plain talk, this means that both our offices
/ staff can work with internet access, including
Studying our history, one thing grows clear; the future of email, and browsing, as well as members being
able to connect with “devices”, such as laptops or
all our groups hinges on membership. Membership can
handhelds.
be seen as “current” and “future”.
The German American Cultural Center remains a very
exciting endeavor. With fourteen groups coming together
under one umbrella, we create a very powerful alliance.
The challenge is learning how to leverage our influence,
so that we may sustain and advance our interests.
Yes, it can feel threatening sometimes to think of sharing
our clubs with others. It is human nature to fear new
people. A great person once said, “The world is full
of friends we have not yet met.” If we all could try to
embrace that philosophy, our groups / clubs can reap the
rewards.
Many families already know the value of
communications and studies the internet brings.
Now, our clubs are “wired”.
A few people ask, “Why do we need this?” The
answer is very simple: We have produced two
German American Networking Fairs, almost
The GACC has enjoyed applications from new members completely via the internet. The first GANF in
2006, we whipped up in under six weeks. GANF
at each monthly board meeting. My personal thanks to
2008 allowed a bit more lead-in time, but still,
the entire GACC Board for accepting everyone without
we relied almost totally on the internet for all
exception. We are insuring our future by planting seeds
our communications and invitations, etc.. Both
of hope on each new candidate. As history has shown,
some will turn out to be workers, and others perhaps will these events were very successful, and people
have asked if we could do this annually. The short
merely come to our events. Either way, we win. (In my
answer is “no” - primarily because it is a lot of
humble opinion.)
work to produce. We opted to try
My first year as president has been marked by the loss
every-other year. So far, this seems to work very
of our Second Vice President, Willi Grotloh, and also
well.
the passing of one of our Past Presidents, Mr. William F.
Carpathia and GACC are working very closely
Bessel. The loss of both these great men will be felt for
together. We hope to move our Presidents’
a long time. On behalf of the GACC Board, I express
Calendar Setting Meeting up earlier in the year,
our condolences to the families of these wonderful and
perhaps late in May. This is for a few reasons, but
outstanding members.
mainly, this will allow our affiliated clubs to have
No treatment would be complete without mentioning the first chance at booking the halls / facilities.
“internet”. As our lives become increasingly dominated
On a personal note, may I say, “Thank you” to
by technology, the internet becomes more than just our
every member who has lent me their support. You
“data highway” .
took a chance on a younger lad, and I hope you are
I am very pleased to announce that the Carpathia Club
not disappointed.
worked together with the GACC to install “internet
George Schemmel, Jr., President GACC
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MEMBERSHIP NEWS
Membership Happenings (New Members, Births, Engagements,
Weddings, Deaths, Annivesaries, Graduations, etc.)
The Carpathia Club expresses our condolences to the familes of these members:
Willie Grotloh
Maria Zapfl
New members who have joined the Carpathia Club:
Freddy Mayer
Thomas & Theresa Foster
Rudolph Hauss
Edwin Hanke
Nellie Borlinghaus
Stephen & Jennifer Jabour
Andrea Tisch
Candice Brandelik
Elizabeth Ball
Larry Christian
Eric Lieckfelt
Maria Weess
Julie Lafave
Timothy Lorenz
Richard & Diane Kolleth
Wilfried Mozer
Happy Anniversary to My Loving Wife
Christine Pesta
April 20th, 1991 - 2008
Your Husband Chris
Thank you to Betty Sippl for providing the
Schere Schneiden shown on the front page.
In Loving Memory of
Joseph Sippl
on his Tenth Anniversary
April 5th, 1998 - 2008
We Love You and Still Miss You
Your Loving Wife, Betty
Effective next issue, this page will
be reserved for Club Members
Announcements. Now you will be
able to wish someone Happy Birthday,
Happy Anniversary, Congratulations,
Birth Announcements, etc. The cost
will be $5 per announcment, payable
to the Carpathia Club. Just contact the
editior at ccpesta@aol.com or 586-2642058.
Children and Grand Children
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NEWS LETTER ADVERTISERS AND SPONSORS
How to Contact the Newsletter
Chris Pesta
586-264-2058 or ccpesta@aol.com
Advertising - Anna Marie Tittjung
586-292-9753 or tittjung@comcast.net
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Events at Carpathia 2008
DATE
EVENT
BAND
April
17
25-27
German Show
Landesverband Meeting
May
10
14
18
Chor 95th Anniversary & Frauen Banquet
Kicker’s Kick-Off Party
Mai Fest
13
14
15
German Fest
German Fest
Father’s Day Picnic
Enzian
Rheinlanders / Spass
Martin Brothers / Freddy Ziwick
August
16
Hoe Down - Kulturgruppe
Sorgenbrecher
September
13
17
17
Mexican Abend - Jugendgruppe
Semi-Annual Membership Meeting
Fashion Show - Frauengruppe
TBD
October
11
12
18
Jager Konigsball
Seniors Card Party
Weinlese Fest
Sorgenbrecher
November
8
Kirchweih
Hank Haller (Cleveland)
December
13
21
31
Kicker’s Banquet
Members Christmas Party
New Years Eve Party
Enzian
June
Enzian
Deutsche Musik Verein
(Cleveland)
July
Freddy Ziwick (Cleveland)
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