August - Gold Country German

GOLD COUNTRY GERMAN-AMERICAN CLUB NEWSLETTER
AUGUST, 2016
Gold Country
German American Club
P. O. Box 571, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Promoting German Culture and Stronger German-American Ties in Northern California
www.goldcountrygermanamericanclub.org
OKTOBERFEST ALREADY!?!
Month of August Cancelled
Yes! Our Board of Directors has voted to not have a
club meeting in August, because many members are
out of town, and historically August attendance has
been small. So, we're going to move forward with
vigor to September -- and what happens in
September? Oktoberfest, ja natürlich!
Pictured at left, the Papa Oom Pah Pah band, who
will play Autentische Hungrigen Fünf Musik, as they
have in years past.
Oktoberfest this year at Seaman’s Lodge,
September 24, 2016; 3PM
We want this to be fun, affordable, and crowded, so BRING YOUR FRIENDS
AND FAMILY!! Tickets will cost a mere $10.00!!!!
Club members will prepare traditional Oktoberfest fare.
Wurst ……………….Bob Scheetz
Sauerkraut………..Karen Herrmann
Potato Salad……….Kay Moss
Red cabbage……….Susi Henry
Kuchen……………….Betsy Wagner and Leslie Parker
All of these dishes will require additional assistance so please help by contacting
the appropriate person!!
Oom pah music ………..Paul Trethewey and the boys in Papa Oom Pah Pah
Alpine Dancers………….. Dave Moss and his dance group
Other tasks will be required such as decorating and clean up. Help will be needed so please lend a hand!!!!!
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GOLD COUNTRY GERMAN-AMERICAN CLUB NEWSLETTER
AUGUST, 2016
NOTES FROM THE BOARD
(This new section replaces the “President’s Letter”.)
There is a big gap between the 4th of July Parade event and Oktoberfest, but we will stay in touch
and the GCGAC will be active. There will be newsletters for August and September. The hiking
group, the Alpine Dancers and our language groups will be bustling. This break will give you time to
get your lederhosen and dirndl ready for Oktoberfest.
For Oktoberfest this year, while not open to the public, we are going to emphasize bringing guests.
Bring family and friends. Just be sure to RSVP with the number attending so we have enough
sausage and beer! (The rumor I would serve salmon is not true.) – Bob Scheetz
What can I say as the treasurer; I take care of the money coming in and going out. There
will always be extra reports printed for you to look over at the club meetings. -- Christa
Leslie Parker's remarks are elsewhere in this newsletter. -- Ed
Be sure to check out the official club web page! It has all kinds of interesting
stuff, including photo galleries, links, and prior newsletters. It’s located at:
www.goldcountrygermanamericanclub.org
German Language Classes
Interested in learning German? There is only one (as indicated by Frau
Zeigefinger at left) place in Nevada County to take classes, and that is
RIGHT HERE at the Gold Country German-American Club!
Classes are FREE with club membership.
The Beginning level class is under the direction of Rebecca Claus;
Intermediate level is taught by Erica Meier. These two classes assemble at
various class members' homes. For more information, call Rebecca at
(916) 710-0033.
Christa Benson leads the advanced German speakers and she writes: The German
Conversational Class will meet at Elinor Barnes's house, 12033 Gold Drive, Grass Valley,
Tuesday, August 2, from 4 to 6 p.m. PLEASE call 530-273-0502 or email her at
elinorb34@att.net to say if you are coming or not. Anyone interested in speaking German
please call Christa at 530-272-6095
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Es Grüßt, Christa
GOLD COUNTRY GERMAN-AMERICAN CLUB NEWSLETTER
August Birthdays
August 1 Karen Clark
August 2 Lilly Sackl
August 7 Eric Liske
August 8 Tom Dyer
August 14 Brenda Gillarde
August 18 Karen Schlanser
August 19 Richard Fuller
August 21 Trudy Louise Boardman
August 22 Erica Nickerl
August 29 Anneliese Grasshof
August 31 Mary Kloss
AUGUST, 2016
Gute Besserung
Cecil & Maria Caballero
Otto Schulze
Hank Stoffel
Please notify Christel Denzler when you are well or when
you want to be taken off the Gute Besserung list. Thank you!
Wir entschuldigen uns! Last month, in our July
Birthdays, we forgot to list Maria Cabellero's birthday
on July 9, and also missed announcing it on the
radio! How on earth could this have happened?
Happy belated birthday, Maria!
Tune to KNCO Radio AM 830, weekdays at 7:50 a.m. and
5:50 p.m. to hear your birthday greeting from GCGAC!
Lost Hat!
Here is one of the last known photos
of Dennis Naumann's hat, which he
wore at the Fourth of July Parade.
The hat has gone missing since
then. According to Dennis, it has
several ornaments, mementos, and
tchotchkes of sentimental value
collected over the years, and he would appreciate its
return. Have you seen it? Contact Dennis, bitte.
Alpine Dancers
The Alpine Dancers will not be practicing in August. Practices will
resume on Tuesday September 6 at 6:30 pm at the Moss residence in
Lake Wildwood. We need new dancers. If you are interested in
learning German/Austrian Folk Dances please contact David Moss at
432-2236. Lessons are free.
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GOLD COUNTRY GERMAN-AMERICAN CLUB NEWSLETTER
AUGUST, 2016
The Happy Wanderers July Hiking Schedule
Summer is here! Our energetic wanderers are already out and about. Come and join
us!
HAPPY WANDERERS – AUGUST SCHEDULE
August the 4th .....LONEY MEADOW.
This is a high elevation hike - around 6500'.
It's a most beautiful Spring-flower hike through a meadow of ferns and mule-ears plus great
views, which will make this an outstanding hike.
We have lunch at a small Lake.
To get to the trailhead we have to drive app. 1 mile on gravel road.
6-7 mile round-trip - medium to strenuous.
We meet in Nevada City and in Colfax at 8:30 am
We all meet at Discovery Trail 9:15 am
August the 11th ..... LOCH LEVEN LAKES
The lakes are among the most popular hiking destinations in the Sierra.
The hike is a moderate 6 mile round-trip with great views.
We will pass by Salmon Lake besides the two Loch Leven lakes.
Swimming is possible.
To get to the trail head we have a 3 miles gravel road. The other option is a trail with 1000'
elevation gain
We meet in Colfax and in Nevada City at 8:30 am
We all meet at the Yuba Gap (exit #160) at 9:15 am
August the 18th ..... OPEN
August the 25th ..... LAKE TAHOE - Rubicon Trail
We will start at the parking lot above Vikingsholm in Emerald Bay.
We hike north along the shores of Lake Tahoe with spectacular views of the lake and the
mountains.
We end up at Bliss State Park, where we have left a few cars.
It's approximately 6 miles – moderate difficulty.
On the way home we could stop in for pizza etc.
We meet in Nevada City and in Colfax at 8:30 am
Second meeting place for all of us is Tahoe City just past "Fanny Bridge" on the parking lot on
the left side - 9:45 am. (rest rooms here)
If you are not a regular hiker with the group, and would like to hike with us, call Fred 346-7392
first, since the hike might have changed for various reasons.
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GOLD COUNTRY GERMAN-AMERICAN CLUB NEWSLETTER
AUGUST, 2016
Fourth of July Parade Photos
Rebecca Claus and unser Lieblingskind, Nicolas Wetherbee, carry the
club banner and wave to well-wishers. Hey, maybe we shoulda printed
that banner with erasable markers so we could update it each year!
Leslie and Les, keeping hydrated and sun protected;
It is California, you know!
Kristina Wetherbee and Dave Moss
One of our Alpine Dance couples, Susanne and
Larry, staying close to the Chalet Float.
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GOLD COUNTRY GERMAN-AMERICAN CLUB NEWSLETTER
AUGUST, 2016
Upcoming Events
This Month:
August 1, 2016
Beginning/Intermediate German Language
Class, 6:15 p.m. Place TBD. See page 2.
August 2, 2016
Conversational German at Elinor
Barnes's. See page 2. More info: Christa
(530) 272-6095.
August 4, 2016
Happy Wanderers' Hike. See page 4.
August 10, 2016
Board of Directors Meeting. 4 p.m. at
Bret Harte.
August 11, 2016
Happy Wanderer's Hike. See page 4.
August 15, 2016
Beginning/Intermediate German Language
Class, 6:15 p.m. Place TBD. See page 2.
August 18, 2016
Happy Wanderer's Hike, see page 4.
August 25, 2016
Happy Wanderer’s Hike. See page 4.
Coming Soon, Keep a Look Out:
from our Program Director, Leslie Parker
October 7
German American Day
Seaman’s Lodge
Christa Benson will steer this meeting so that we do not
go astray. There are certain traditions that will start off
the meeting such as the German and American National
anthems, the flag ceremony and a brief history of
German-American Day.
We are hoping to make a short but informative slide
show of famous (and maybe not so famous) German
Americans that may surprise you!
And of course a delicious German dinner will be served.
November 4
We have not settled on a theme yet but have some great
ideas and suggestions. Stay tuned!
December 3
Christmas Party
Comments and suggestions please!!
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GOLD COUNTRY GERMAN-AMERICAN CLUB NEWSLETTER
Bathing Beauties
AUGUST 2016
We told these Happy Wanderers that they should "Go
jump in the lake!" but instead, they waded in,
tenuously. Mench, ist das saukalt Wasser!
Above: Lower Rock Lake, July 7, 2016
Left: Lola Montez Lake, June 2015. That's not Lola,
herself, though. It's Karen Herrmann!
GCGAC Board of Directors
Officers (Elected -- 5 votes):
President: Bob Scheetz
(925) 518-9626
Vice President: David Emanuel
272-2017
Secretary: David Moss
432-2236
Treasurer: Christa Benson
272-6095
Program: Leslie Parker
(707) 738-6132
The next Board of Directors meeting will be held on :
Wednesday, August 10, 2016, 4:00 p.m. at
Bret Harte Inn, Grass Valley, CA
GCGAC Committee Chairs (appointed, non-voting)
Refreshments: Volunteers
Directors (Appointed):
Membership: Dennis & Judy Schuetzle
271-5737
Dance: Dave Moss
432-2236
Happy Wanderers: Fred & Karen Herrmann
346-7392
Newsletter: Paul Trethewey
265-0763
Publicity: to be filled
German Language:
Conversational: Christa Benson
272-6095
Beg/Intermediate: Rebecca Claus
(916) 710-0033
Get Well & Sunshine:
Christel Denzler
878-0504
Annaliese Grasshof
(916) 783-5411
Kaffee & Kuchen: TBD
Inter-Club Liaison: Hank Stoffel
269-3137
Webmaster: Paul Trethewey
265-0763
Property: Dennis Naumann
477-1622
Historian: Kristina Wetherbee
432-9941
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AUGUST, 2016
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