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Since 1866 GERMANIA SINGING & SPORT SOCIETY 543 S. Front Street – Columbus, OH 43215 141 YEARS OF GERMAN CULTURE Office/Society Information: 614-461-8095 IN COLUMBUS,OHIO Dining Room/Reservations: 614-228-9055 Website: WWW.GERMANIA-OH.ORG New e-mail address: Germaniacols@sbcglobal.net GERMANIA NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2007 The Germania Facility is available for Private Parties not in conflict with Germania Events UPCOMING EVENTS -------------------------------------- A Message from your President Thea Klabunde 866-5876
Oct 26 Halloween Dance (R.Galla) Nov 2 7:30 Ladies Auxiliary Mtg. 8:30 Gen’l Membership Mtg Nov 3 & Nov 4 International Festival Nov 6 Columbus Film Festival At Germania Nov 10 Singers Banquet (C.Weiss) Nov 12 Board Meeting 7:30pm Nov 13 Bezirk Sängerfest Meeting And Picture taking Nov 16 Beat Michigan Party & Chili Cook Off (R.Galla) OSU ALUMNI BAND
Dec 2 Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Dec 7 7:30 Ladies Auxiliary Mtg. 8:30 Gen’l Membership Mtg and elections Dec 10 Board Meeting 7:30pm Dec 11 Bezirk Sängerfest Meeting Dec 15 Childrens Xmas Party 11-1 Dec 15 Candlelight Dinner (C.Weiss Dec 16 Swiss/Germania Concert Dec 20 Singers Xmas Potluck Dec 31 New Year’s Eve Party See further information in detailed calendar
Please remember:Board Meetings are always on the second Monday of the month at 7:30 pm Bezirk Sängerfest Meetings are always on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm unless previously changed. Choir Rehearsals are every Thursdayat 7:30 pm. Volkstänzer Rehearsalsare every Tuesday at 7:15 pm for children and 7:45 pm for adults Contact Mark Pinnick 496-3443 Dear Member,
As this is the last newsletter for 2007, let me thank all of you for your support throughout the year! Only by working together can we keep our Germania Club healthy and alive. As a member of the Germania Society, I hope to see you at out next MembershipMeetingon November 2 to execute your right to nominate or volunteer for new officers for the next 1, 2-3 years. Nominations are for: 2 positions for Trustees (3 year term) President (2 year term) Vice President (2 year term) Corresponding Secretary (1 year term) Reporting Secretary (1 year term) House Committee Members (1 year term)
As we approach the Holiday Season, let me be the first to wish all of you and your family and loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving, A Merry Christmas and a Healthy New Year. (Frohe Weihnachten und ein Gesundes Neues Jahr!) Let us renew and show our Pride, Love and Devotion to our German American Heritage! Come and support your Germania @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ WE HAVE A NEW CHAIRMAN FOR OUR AD PROGRAM COMMITTEE FOR OUR UPCOMING SÄNGERFEST IN 2008. Thank you very much Steve Kisor! For information or assistance, he can be reached at 614/226-5150 or ralphatski@aol.com. Please rally to his support! @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ For Germania Functions, Reservations and Dinner Menu Information, please call 614/228-9055 (dinners start at 6pm) LADIES AUXILIARY NEWS Beth Bradley, President (614) 833-6498 Summer is gone, Fall is here. I would like to thank all the ladies for their support and would like to invite all of you to come to the next meeting on November 2, 2007 at 7:30pm. (Please mark your calendars) We will have nominations for the officers and it is vital we get as many to input your selection and nomination, or better yet you volunteering. We have had a very successful Bavaria Fest and I hope we can continue to attract some more new members. The next event we will help support is the Damenchor’s International Festival on November 3 & 4, 2007 at the Veteran’s Memorial. Our own next important event is our annual Christmas Party, which this year will be on Sunday, December 2, 2007 (see write up). I will prepare a booklet with names and addresses of Auxiliary Members to distribute at the Christmas Party and at the January 6, 2008 Meeting. Please let me know by November 25, 2007 of any changes to your information. Please also mark your calendars for our annual Children’s Christmas Party (Dec 15, 2007 from 11am to 1pm) See separate write up. Last, but not least, I want to wish all of you a very Blessed Christmas and a wonderful, Prosperous and Healthy New Year! If you need to contact me, please call me at 614/833-6498 or e-mail me at: beth_kkb@yahoo.com or catch me at the Club. Thank you.
John Kneller (614/898-9022)
A good time was had by all as we joined the Apollo Singers and the Youngstown Gemischter Chor in Youngstown on September 22, 2007 for an evening of song and merriment. The Youngstown folks served up a delicious roast pork dinner, and then combined choruses of Apollo and Youngstown performed, followed by the Germania Männerchor and Damenchor. The evening was complete with dancing.
The problem with our Männerchor vests appears to be solved, now that the company who embroidered the emblems (and effectively ruined the vests) has replaced them at their cost.. We are now in the process of cutting the emblems out of the old vests and applying them to the new vests. Our thanks go to Thea Klabunde for her help and guidance in this matter.
Both the Männerchor and Damenchor are rehearsing appropriate songs for the Christmas season. We hope to schedule a performance at the Josephenum and perhaps one at a local assisted living facility. We should have a more definite schedule after our October 16 Music Committee meeting.
The ranks of the Männerchor are now rather thin. We need more voices. If you know of someone who you think may be interested in singing our music, bring him down to rehearsal some Thursday evening. The Männerchor’s part of the rehearsal usually begins at 8:00 pm, but by all means bring him earlier and let him meet our friendly group.
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GERMANIA DAMENCHOR Vera Motika, President 614/491-6832
Many of us had a great time in Youngstown on September 22, 2007 and are now focusing on our Christmas music. Our ladies’ next big venture is the International Festival at the Veterans Memorialon Saturday November 3 (from 10 am to 10 pm) and Sunday November 4, 2007 (from 11am to 6pm). We still need a lot of volunteers. This year’s theme is: “Peace thru Understanding”. Please mark your calendars and call me to volunteer or sign up at the Club. Sign-up sheets are available at the Club. We also look forward to our Singers Banquet on November 10, 2007 where we will perform together with the Männerchor. Remember, the world looks and sounds better when you can have a song in your heart!
DO YOU WANT TO HAVE AN EVENING OF FUN? INVITATION TO OUR ANNUAL HALLOWEEN DANCE
friday, OCTOBER 26, 2007 Dance to the music of Ray Galla from 8 – 11pm There will be steak and chicken on the grill from 6 – 8 pm. Bring your lawn chairs, we’ll have a bonfire in the garden, roasting marshmallows and making “smores” Come in costume and win a prize! Call 228-9055 for reservation. ######################################################################### 2007 COLUMBUS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL AT THE VETERANS MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM 300 W. BROAD STREET-COLUMBUS, OH
NOVEMBER 3 AND 4, 2007 THEME:” PEACE THROUGH UNDERSTANDING”
Friday, November 2 Set-Up Times 1pm to 10pm Saturday, November 3 8am; Festival hours 10am to 10pm Sunday, November 4 10am; Festival hours 11am to 6pm (everyone must leave building by 9pm)
WE STILL NEED VOLUNTEERS TO MAN THE BOOTHS, BAKING CAKES ETC. Sign-Up sheets are available at the Club, or please call Gisela Lobnow at 614/275-3589 or E-MAIL me at globnow@sbcglobal.net. THANK YOU.
Our Volkstänzer will be dancing on Sunday, Nov 4, 2007 at 3:30pm! Come and cheer them on!
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55th ANNUAL COLUMBUS INTERNATIONAL FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL PREVIEW SCREENING Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at 8pm At the Germania (543 S. Front St – Columbus, OH)
Come and have a fun time screening a hilarious comedy documentary of “Bella Figura – Do Singers Have To Be Fat?” a German produced documentary that explores prejudices, clichés, facts and fashions in the world of opera. Doors will be open at 6pm, beer and brats will be available. No admission charge. This is a perfect opportunity to bring friends and family and have a fun evening or introduce neighbors and friends to the Germania. For further information call the Germania at 228-9055 or Stephen Schneider at253-4211. We look forward to seeing you.
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DEUTSCHER RADFAHRER VEREIN By Stephen Schneider(614/253-4211)
The last cycling outing was Sunday the 7th of October and it was HOT! I had thought it would be a nice, cool October scamper down the pathways at ThreeCreeksPark – but no! Instead we were greeted with 90+° degrees of pure Ohio summertime humidity! Needless to say, we had all the regulars out and a few new ones as well. An old friend of mine, visiting from Florida, came to ride with us as well, while his wife and kids did family things in Cincinnati. After pumping up a few tires we were off on a light 15 mile trundle through one of Columbus’ newest Metro Parks. Everyone agreed that even with the heat the cool parts through the various woods we encountered made the overall ride very pleasant. Following the ride we all descended onto the Motika home for the largest potluck of the riding season. Vera outdid herself with her signature meatballs and “Wurst Salat”, danke! Unfortunately the beers evaporated quite quickly in the heat and it was difficult to pace oneself. Thankfully, Joe brought out the iced “Jägermeister” for a light Prosit moment or two. Thanks again to Joe and Vera for their hospitality following this last ride. This year was the largest turn out for each ride so far and I am looking forward to next season already!
I would like to thank all those who came out riding, walking or just joining in the fun with us this season. I would also like to especially thank all those who opened their homes and hunting lodges for our potlucks as well. Truly, the Deutscher Radfahrer Verein is a group that prides itself on Geműtlichkeit of the Germania at it’s finest and for all of you who ever wanted to join in the fun, get in shape this winter because spring is a mere 6 months away! Have a wonderful Holiday Season and remember to keep the “fun between your legs”. Tschűß! Stephen Schneider
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Our sincere sympathy to Narcisco Bando’s family and Loved Ones in his passing. He is at a better place but will be very much missed. Rest in peace Narcisco! Also Clair Sarr (who brought us Arvin Donner to the Germania) passed away. Our condolences to his family. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Next Newsletter Deadline:December 1, 2007. Please contact me, Gisela aka Gigi Lobnow at 614/275-3589 or send me an e-mail at globnow@sbcglobal.net Thank you. Please keep the Germania posted of any address, phone or e-mail changes. We can only reach you if we have your current information. Thank you! Send any changes to Beth Bradley or Gisela Lobnow c/o of the Club (Germania,543 S. Front Street, Columbus, OH43215) or e-mail Gisela at globnow@sbcglobal.net. WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A HERO? THEN BE A VOLUNTEER !!!!!!! WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP! IN ORDER TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL BEZIRK SÄNGERFEST IN may of 2008 WE NEED MANY VOLUNTEERS. IT IS IMPERATIVE FOR ALL OF US TO TAKE PART IN THIS VERY IMPORTANT UNDERTAKING. PLEASE CONTACT STEVE KISOR AT 226-5150 TO HELP WITH PROGRAM AD SALES and CONTACT STEPHEN SCHNEIDER AT 253-4211 FOR ANY OTHER ASSISTANCE. You might be able to provide. BOTH gentlemen WILL BE only too HAPPY TO EXPLAIN WHAT YOU CAN DO. =================================================================
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: THE OSU ALUMNI BAND
OSU
GERMANIA’S BEAT MICHIGAN PARTY AND ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2007 Door Donation: $3.00 adults - Members and children under 6 years free Judging 5:30 - 6:00pm (Prizes!) Dinner 6 – 8pm $5.00 (Chili and Brats)
Ray Galla will play for your entertainment and dancing pleasure (8-11 pm) Come and bring your best chili or at least join the fun of judging the best chili Call (614) 228-9055 by 11/14/07 to let us know that you are coming and also if you are bringing chili (Beth Motika, Sue Stalter and Gretchen Moriarty will appreciate the advance notice) Germania 543 S. Front Street – Columbus,OH43215 614-461-8095 for reservations call 614-228-9055 =================================================================
CANDLE LIGHT DINNER DANCE
By Reservation Only (No walk-Ins for Dinner) Deadline for Reservation is Monday, December 10, 2007 For Reservations and Menu Choices call 614/228-9055 Come and Enjoy a Great Evening and Dance to the Music of Chris Weiss
NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER CALENDAR
Friday, Oct 26 Halloween Dance (Ray Galla) (Volkstänzer)
Thursday, Nov 1,8,15, 29 Open for Social Activities 6 pm Chorus Rehearsal (7:30pm women - 8:30 pm men) Friday, Nov 2 7:30 pm Ladies Auxiliary Meeting 8:30 pm General Membership Meeting Saturday, Nov 3 52nd International Festival (Veterans Memorial) 10am – 10 pm Sunday, Nov 4 52nd International Festival (Veterans Memorial) 11am – 6pm) Tuesday, Nov 6 55th Annual Columbus film Festival at Germania 8pm Saturday, Nov 10 Singers Banquet (Männer- und Damenchor) Chris Weiss Monday, Nov 12 Board Meeting 7:30pm Tuesday, Nov 13 Bezirk Sängerfest Meeting 7:30pm (Picture Taking), Friday, Nov 16 Beat Michigan Party and Chili Cook-Off (Beth Motika, Sue Stalter) Thursday, Nov 22 Happy Thanksgiving
Sunday, Dec 2 Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Party
Thursday, Dec 6, 13, 20 Open for Social Activities 6 pm Chorus Rehearsal (7:30pm women - 8:30 pm men) Friday, Dec 7 7:30 pm Ladies Auxiliary Meeting 8:30 pm General Membership Meeting Sunday, Dec 9 Singers perform at Villas at St. Therese (Assisted Living Home) 2pm Monday, Dec 10 Board Meeting 7:30pm Tuesday, Dec 11 Bezirk Sängerfest Meeting 7:30pm Saturday, Dec 15 Children’s Weihnachtsfeier (Christmas Party) 11am – 1pm Saturday, Dec 15 Candlelight Dinner (Chris Weiss) Sunday, Dec 16 Joint Concert with Swiss at St. Paul United Church ofChrist 2 or 3pm Thursday, Dec 20 Singers Christmas Potluck Monday, Dec 31 New Year’s Eve Party (Ray Galla) (Joe Motika and help)
Sunday, January 6, 2008 Singers perform at Josephenum (time will be announced) Saturday, January 12, 2008 Snowflake Dance Sunday, January 13, 2008 Ladies Auxiliary Meeting 5pm First General Membership Meeting at 6pm Saturday, Jan 26 Mardi Gras
PLEASE NOTE: For formal DINNER MENUS and RESERVATIONS call 614/228-9055. When no formal dinner is planned, there will always be Brats or sandwiches, etc. available around 7:30 pm. Dance Music starts at 8 pm. Remember to support your Society and come to as many functions as possible. Thank You. =================================================================
In wunderbarer Weise, Christkind geht auf die Reise! Es wandert still von Haus zu Haus und teilt Lieb’ und Segen aus, Entzűndet viele Kerzen, wir öffnen unsere Herzen. O komm’ geschwind zu uns herein, dann wird es “Fröhliche Weihnacht” sein!
Saturday, November 10, 2007 (Männer- und Damenchor) Cocktails at 4:30 pm; Dinner at 5:30 pm Feast on Pork Roast, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Red Cabbage, or Rouladen, Spätzle and Green Beans, and all the trimmings. inner is followed by a short program and afterwards dancing to the music of Chris Weiss. RESERVATIONS are a MUST by 11/5/07 Call 614/228-9055 with your menu choice and number of people attending. NO WALK-INS FOR DINNER. This is our once a year special banquet, so come and enjoy.
LADIES AUXILIARY CHRISTMAS PARTY
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2007 Happy Hour 2:30 pm; Dinner 3:00 pm Our Singers will entertain you
Menu has at this time not been decided upon Reservation deadline is November 24, 2007 Call 228-9055 for Menu and price information and reservations.
For information other than reservations call Beth Bradley at 833-6498
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Last year Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus came to the Germania to visit the children. Mrs. Claus made sure Santa was looking his best, she helped us sing songs and of course, Santa brought something for each child. A lunch was provided and a wonderful time was had by all. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus have agreed to visit us again this year, so please save Saturday, December 15th for a family event: the GermaniaChildren’s Christmas Party. We will start at 11am and finish at 1pm. Cost at the door is $5.00 per person, that includes a light lunch of hotdogs and chips for the kids, brats, onions, sauerkraut and chips for the adults, a vegetable tray and cookies, and a small goodie bag for the children. Please call by December 6, 2007 with your reservations. In addition, please leave your name and telephone number with Beth at 833-6498 or at the GermaniaforBeth at 461-8095 so she can call you back to inquire about names and ages of children so we can give Santa some idea of items he can bring and allow for some planning.
NEW YEARS EVE PARTY Monday, December 31, 2007
Come and ring in the New Year 2008 and send off 2007 in style.
Have fun and be together with friends, family, your neighbors, co-workers and your Germania family. DANCE TO YOUR HEARTS CONTENT TO THE MUSIC OF RAY GALLA.
RESERVATION IS A MUST FURTHER INFORMATION, RESERVATION FORM & MENU WILL FOLLOW
MEMBERSHIP: Beth Bradley
We now have 300 members. Do you have a friend, co-worker or neighbor who likes German culture, food and song? Share your newsletter with them. Do they like OhioState or Michigan or just chili? Invite them to the Beat Michigan Night (Nov 16)! If they just want to practice German they can come down any Thursday night to the choir practice. There is generally someone to talk to throughout the evening. Do they like to dance? Many who come to our dances have become members as the $70.- per person and $120.- per couple for a yearly membership with parking sticker included saves them money and there are so many other events to enjoy. Members, this serves also as a reminder that your yearly dues must be send in no later than March 31, 2008. Please include any corrections to your address or phone information and include your e-mail address if you would like to be reminded of our special events. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Membership dues for Name(s):__________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________
City: __________________________________________ Zip Code _____________________
Phone: Home______________________ Work:_________________ Cell:_______________
E-Mail Address: _____________________________
Amount $ ___________________________________________________including Parking
Please cut out and submit with your dues no later than March 31, 2008: Thank You! |
GERMANIA MÄNNERCHOR NEWS
(Sponsored by our Volkstaenzer)
Please continue to uphold in prayer and wish continued speedy recovery to Beth Bradley, J. Clear, Mary Jo Digel, Caroline Donner (facing serious back surgery), Joe Fenner, Nancy Hahn (recovering from a stroke) Mike Hendel, Bob Leeder (now at home), Rich Nairn (severe asthma), Mike Oskins (Bypass surgery) Werner Samlowski (recovering from a stroke) Herbert Wehner and Judy Wolff (back in hospital/rehab). We wish all of them joy and fast regaining health. Please let the Germania know if any of our members are sick or suffering, we want to be there for you in prayer. We also would like to rejoice with you in any healing progress. 
Saturday, December 15, 2007
(Singers Perform)
Ein Stern geht am Himmelsrand und leuchtet űber Tal und Land
SINGERS BANQUET
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