November 2009 Volume 4, Number 11
Monats Blatt
!!!! URGENT MESSAGE !!!
Tuesday, October 20th, 6:00 pm at the Seekatz Opera House there is an important meeting concerning the implementation of a plan for the downtown area of New Braunfels.
As members of the German American Society, I believe it would be beneficial if we have a presence at this meeting to add our input if we have the opportunity!!
I’m sure we all agree that we want to keep our German heritage in the downtown area of New Braunfels!!
I’m looking forward to seeing as many of you as can make it at this meeting!
Ron Evans
Vorstand
(Board of Directors)
President: Ron Evans (830-626-8157)
Vice-President and P.E.: Aloisia Chinchilla (830-625-3230)
Secretary: Diane Moltz (830-620-6787)
Treasurer: Karola LeMieux (830-899-4453)
Director of PR: Mary Irwin (830-620-0369)
Director of Publications: Tom Sears (830-626-2425)
In dieser Ausgabe
(In This Issue)
Messages from Ron;
Polka Dance; Fredericksburg Bus Trip
Birthdays; Member News; Christmas Party; Witze;
Remaining Events 2009;
Botschaften von Ron
November Meeting
The next meeting of the German American Society will be October 27th at the Elk’s Lodge, 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. The meeting will start at 7:00. We have several important items to discuss: Wurstfest, Weihnachtsmarkt, Christmas Dinner/Party, Wassailfest, Maskenball, and Nomination of Society Officers for 2010.
Also we will complete the Wurstfest work schedule and pass out tickets to workers. We have
so much going on for the rest of the year be sure and attend.
Reminder
We have name tags for all members. They work very well if you have a memory like I do. When you come in, look on the table by the door and get your name tag, they are in alphabetical order. They are attached with Velcro for easy removal.
This will help us as we meet new friends. If you do not have a name tag on the table, please tell Tom or Ron so that we can get you one made.
When the meeting is over and you are ready to leave, drop your name tag in the box (it is labeled) by the door, and we will bring the name tags back to the next meeting. In the past we have found that if you take it home you forget it for the next meeting. We will bring the name tags to each meeting.
Steuben Society
Prince Solms Von Braunfels Unit
Members of the New Braunfels German American Society founded the Prince Solms Von Braunfels Unit 1845 of the Steuben Society in January 2008. All members of the Steuben Society are invited to our meeting and all of our activities. The Steuben Society is the oldest German American society in America, and our support helps continue our German Heritage in this country. If you would like to join the Prince Solms Von Braunfels Unit please see Ron Evans or Richard Ordorfer.
Nomination of New Officers
In the past we would have nomination and voting for officers in December. We changed that to January so we would not mess up our Christmas Dinner/Party. Currently David Schoenvogel has volunteered to Chair the Nominating committee but has had no one else volunteer to help him. Several names have been mentioned that everyone believes would be good candidates.
We have many members who would be excellent officers. Due to the fact that the current President Elect is unable to assume the position as President, I will volunteer to continue as President through March and work with the newly elected President and Vice-President to insure a smooth transition. Also, as past President, I will continue to attend board meetings and work in every way possible to support the new officers. We also need someone to fill the position of Treasurer. Karola has been treasurer several years and would like to step down from that position. As I have stated in previous newsletters I believe it is the best for the Society to have others fill these positions so we can have new ideas.
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Skat Tournament
Skat is a German Card game with an International following. In Germany it is common for the men to go and play SKAT every Sunday morning. After they finish, they go home for a family Sunday dinner.
On October 25th at 2:00 pm, in Seguin, at the BIG RED BARN, (Texas Agriculture & Heritage Center) there will be a Skat Tournament. If you would like more information call Jim Leissner (830) 379-2955 or James C. Stolte (830) 606-2855 for more information. If you don’t play Skat but would like to learn, go to the tournament and observe the playing of this International game. There is an International Skat Tournament scheduled for February in New Braunfels, so you can see this is an area where you should learn to play this game.
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Maskenball 2010
Again this year we are going to partner with the Elk’s Lodge for Maskenball. It will be on February 13th so mark your calendars. Again we have Kevin, Robert and Group to play. More information to come..
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Polka Dance
If you like to dance to polkas, waltzes, country or big band, or just tap your toe and listen to the music, come out to Eagles Hall on 257 E. South Street on Sunday, November 22. Fritz Hodde will be on hand to play great music which begins at 3:00 pm and ends at 7:00 pm.
The Goodtime Polka & Waltz Club hosts the dance, but guests are very welcome. Also, memberships are available if anyone is interested in joining.
Guests are allowed to bring in snacks and hard liquor. Setups are available at the bar. For more information call 660-4866.
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Bus Trip to Weihnachtsmarkt
Clark Travel has been contracted to take us by bus to Fredericksburg on December 5th, 2009. We will have a sign up list at the October 27th meeting, also at our Wurstfest booth. Members who went on that trip last year enjoyed it so much, and asked that this trip be offered again this year. So please join us, it is $10.00 per person. The companionship and the experience is priceless and a joyful. It is a good opportunity to do some Christmas shopping. Also there are some good places to eat in that town.
The bus will pick up all passengers at 10 am in the Kohl's parking lot. At 5 pm, the bus will load for the trip back to Kohl’s. The trip each way is approximately 2 hours.
If you like to contact me for information and signup, please call: Karola at: 830-899-4453
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Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag
(Happy Birthday)
Member birthdays in November
Joyce Hill 11/1
Marianne Odorfer11/1
Christof Dinklage 11/5
Joyce Evans 11/7
Bobby Bryant 11/13
Roland Morin 11/15
Chrystal Sears 11/28
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Mitglieder Nachrichten
Herzlichstes Willkommen zum neuesten Mitgliedern unserer Vereins! We welcome most heartily our newest members:
William and Billy Ann Dudley
Kenneth and Barbara Neuse
Marilyn Seidel
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Christmas Party
Our annual Christmas Party on December 1 will be at the Elks Lodge.
Our menu will include Smoked Pork Loin, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans Almondine, and a salad which will be served by Caterall for $10.00 a person.
Saint Nicholas will again be there with his bag of goodies and coal for all the children, big and small. The Gemischter Chor Harmonie will entertain our members and guests with German Christmas Songs, followed by a sing-a-long.
There will be opportunities to sign up to attend at our October 27 meeting and at the Wurstfest Booth. There will not be a general meeting in November due to Wurstfest. Also, you can contact Karola LeMieux at 830 899 4453.
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Witze
‘Zivi! My stool is too hard!’
‘Then you should eat more fruit!’
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‘Where do I find track 5, please?’
‘Between 4 and 6!’
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Im Krankenhaus, im Raum, in dem die Babies sind, fragt eins das andere: "Bist du ein Junge oder ein Mädchen?"
"Ein Junge"
"Beweise es!"
"Wenn die Schwester weg ist, dann zeig ich's dir."
Die Schwester geht, der Kleine zieht die Decke weg und sagt:
"Siehst du... blaue Socken!!“
(In the hospital, in the nursery, one baby asks the other: "Are you a boy or a girl?"
"One boy"
"Prove it!"
"If the nurse is gone, then I'll show you."
The nurse leaves, the boy throws the blanket back and says:
"You see? .. Blue socks!")
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Erster Schultag mit einer neuen Klasse. Die Lehrerin möchte ihre Schüler besser kennen lernen und lässt jeden sich vorstellen.
"Mein Name ist Natalie, ich bin 11 Jahre alt und mein Vater ist Postbote."
"Mein Name ist Alan, ich bin 10 und ein halbes Jahr alt und mein Vater ist Mechaniker"
"Mein Name ist Gianpierro, ich bin 11 Jahre alt und mein Vater ist Nackttänzer in einer Schwulen-Bar."
Völlig verstört wechselt die Lehrerin das Thema. In der Pause ruft sie Gianpierro zu sich und fragt ihn, ob die Geschichte mit seinem Vater wahr sei.
Gianpierro wird rot und stottert: "Nein, mein Vater spielt in der italienischen Fußball-Nationalmannschaft, aber es war mir zu peinlich, das zu sagen."
(On the first day of school with a new class, the teacher would like to get to know her students and let each introduce themselves.
"My name is Natalie, I am 11 years old and my father is a mailman."
"My name is Alan, I'm 10 and a half year old and my father is a mechanic"
"My name is Gianpierro, I am 11 years old and my father is exotic dancer in a gay bar."
Completely upset the teacher changes the subject. During the intermission, she calls Gianpierro to her and asks him if the story was true with his father.
Gianpierro turns red and stammers: "No, my father plays in the Italian national football team, but I was too
embarrassed to say that.")
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Zwei Freunde unterhalten sich über ihre Freundinnen.
Sagt er eine: "Morgens kann ich nichts essen, weil ich sie liebe. Mittags kann ich nichts essen, weil ich sie liebe. Abends kann ich nichts essen, weil ich sie liebe. Und Nachts kann ich nicht schlafen, weil ..."
"... du sie liebst", unterbricht ihn der Andere.
"Nein, weil ich Hunger habe!"
(Two friends talk about their girlfriends.
One says: "In the morning I can not eat because I love her. At noon, I can nothing to eat, because I love her. In the evening I can not eat, because I love her. And at night I can not sleep because ... "
"... You love her," interrupted the other.
"No, it’s because I'm hungry!")
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Remaining Events
For 2009
October 27: November General Meeting at Elks Lodge
October 30 - November 8: Wurstfest (Come help sell in our NEW Booth.)
December 1: General Meeting and Christmas Party at Elks Lodge
December 3: Wassailfest (We will be selling Schweinskoteletten)
December 5: Bus Trip to Fredericksburg Weihnachtsmarkt
Suggestions for additional trips would be greatly appreciated.