The next meeting of the German-American Society for the year 2010 will be on April 6th, at the Elks Lodge.  The Lodge is located on Seguin St., across from the Chamber of Commerce/Civic Center.

            The meeting room will open at 6:00 PM for visiting and refreshments and the meeting will start at 7:00 PM. I look forward to seeing everyone there.

 

 

 

            Since Easter will be here before our next meeting, I would like to wish all our members (old and new) a very Happy Easter!

 

 

 

April 6^th – German Entertainment

April 11^th - Comal Community Band

April 17^th - Goodtime Polka and Waltz Club

May 1^st - Wein and Saengerfest (fund raiser)

May 4^th – Mai Fest (annual picnic) in Landa Park

June 6^th thru 18^th German Summer Camp

June 18^th – Trip to Beethoven in San Antonio

 

 

 

            32 members of the Böhmertaler Blasmusik will perform from the 8^th to 11^th of April in San Antonio at the Saengerfest.  We were asked if we can house the members from April 11 until April the 13 when they will leave for Houston. They also will give us a free Concert, either on Sunday or on Monday, if we can get the Elks Lodge.

            It is very important that the members of our Verein, those who possibly can, volunteer to accept members of this group into their home for a couple of nights. At our next meeting, I will have a sign-up sheet ready. We NEED your help with this.

 

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            On Sunday, April 11th, the Comal Community Band will be giving a concert at the First Protestant Church Activity Hall.  This free concert will begin at 3:00.  Many of the German American Society members were at the band's concert in February for the Music Study Club and had a great time.  The upcoming concert will be new music featuring a variety of styles including marches, show tunes, big band, and paso dobles.  Please come to the concert---you'll be glad you did!

 

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            The Prince Solms von Braunfels Unit 1845 would like to invite all German-American Society Members to join our Unit of the Steuben Society.  Our Unit continues to grow and we believe we are being successful in promoting German Heritage with the United States.  The last edition of the Steuben News contained an article by one of our own members Richard Odorfer.   It was the 3^rd in a series about the Peace Treaty between the Comanche Indians and the German Settlers.   Richard has done a great job of informing other Steuben Society members about the contribution given by the German Settlers in Texas.  Although the Steuben is out of New York they have a great interest in the German Heritage throughout this beautiful Country of ours.  If you would like to become a member please see Richard Odorfer or Ron Evans.

 

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            As for the past 9 years, our club will again offer a German Language Camp for children ages 6 thru 13.  Our classes will begin on June 7 and go through June 18 and will be held at the Old Solms School on the Heritage grounds.  We will have a morning class for beginners starting at 9:00 and ending at 12:00 and a class for children with prior German class experience beginning at 1:00 and ending at 4:00.  Mary Irwin, who has taught these classes in the past, will again be conducting these classes with an emphasis on music, games, and drama. The children learn the basics of German in a very pleasant atmosphere.  If you have children you would like to sign up or have any questions, call Diane Moltz at 660 0437 or 620 6787.

 

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            At last month's meeting, the Edelweiss Kinderchor von New Braunfels entertained our members, and what a show they put on!  The children did an excellent job.  Everyone seemed to enjoy their singing, and especially the performance by the youngest member who drew laughter throughout the show.  What a ham!  The Kinderchor always enjoys singing for the German American Society because they are so well received and appreciate your support.

 

 

 

            Next month, we will have a very special program for our members. Hans Waskönig from Germany will entertain us. He will play folks songs and songs from Vienna for us and we plan a sing-a-long, also.

            Helgard had song sheets printed for everybody and Rennie Guenther was kind in letting us use his amplifier.
Thank you to Diane and Bill Moltz for opening your home for Herrn und Frau Waskönig.

 

 

            Our next fund raiser is on May 1^st, and that is the Wine & Saenger Fest.  We need volunteers to help work in our booth. At the April meeting we will have a sign up sheet so please check your schedule and if possible sign up to help on May 1^st. We will be cooking Pork Chops, and Wurst. We will also have Sauerkraut, Strudel, and ice tea.

 

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Member birthdays in April

Almut Wetzig 4/5

Herbert Strunk 4/7

Donald Knippa 4/8

Frauke Morin 4/20

Ralph Schonholz 4/29

Joyce Eichmann 4/30

 

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            Please keep your membership updated by sending your "2010 Dues" to:

 

Almut Wetzig

125 Donald Ross Place

New Braunfels, TX 78130-8304

Make checks out to:

GERMAN AMERICAN SOCIETY

Dues are: $15.00 per single membership, $20.00 per couple.

 

            Please keep your membership active, so you receive the newsletter each month. Also, PLEASE inform us of any change of address or e-mail.

 

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            Herzlichstes Willkommen zu den neuesten Mitgliedern unserer Vereins! We welcome most heartily our newest members:

 

Roger & Gisela Apolinar

Jim & Karen Deitch

Jake & Eva Dikkeboom

Jim & Kathy Hezel

Adam & Irma Schweniger

Elva Wenzel

Dennis & carol Hermes

 

 

 

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            Chrystal Sears made our members aware of the need to have a committee to reach out to our members who are sick, old and/or lonely.  Since many of our members would be happy to be of service, they need assistance in identifying those who would benefit from a friendly word.  If you know of any of our members that would benefit from a visit, a card and/or a phone call or perhaps run an errand, please call Chrystal at 626 2425 or Sylvia Mayer at 620 9905.  If you would like to help these two ladies in any way, please call.

 

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            If you love to dance or just listen to good German music, come to the Goodtime Polka & Waltz Club dance on April 17 at Eagles Hall.

            The Red Ravens will play wonderful dance music beginning at 7:00 and ending at 11:00 PM. They will play polkas, waltzes, country, and big band music.  Memberships are available and guests are welcome.

 

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            It seems like a long way ahead of us, but we are planning our next bus trip to Beethoven Gardens for June 18th.  This is always a fun trip with lots of music, refreshments, friends, singing, and good old Texas/German Gemütlichkeit. Both the Beethoven Concert Band and the New Braunfels Village Brass Band will be performing that evening.  Once again the German American Society members will have free admission to the gardens if you ride the bus.  The bus will leave Kohl's parking lot at 5pm and return at 11pm.  The fee is $10 per person.  Beginning at the April meeting, we will have a sign up sheet for anyone interested in riding the bus.  Payment is due when you sign up.  This is a great deal--you don't have to drive in San Antonio traffic, you don't have to worry about getting a parking place, you get dropped off and picked up right at the front gate of Beethoven Gardens, and it really only costs you $5 since the admission fee is dropped for our members.  What a deal!  Join us for an evening of fun.

 

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            (A man goes into an electrical store to buy three burned out light bulbs. The salesman wondered, “Why three burned out light bulbs?”

            The customer answered, “I would like to make a darkroom!”

 

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October 29 - November 7: Wurstfest (Come help sell in our NEW Booth.)

We will be scheduling bus trips to Beethoven (San Antonio) and Fredericksburg Weihnachtsmarkt.

 

Suggestions for additional trips would be greatly appreciated.