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THEREPORTERJULY - SEPTEMBER 2019
OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE GERMAN-AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRENTON
VOLUME 28 • ISSUE 3
Two classes will be offered starting September 2019. Intro German 1: This class will be an introduction to German Conversation, Grammar, and Expressions and assumes no prior knowledge of German. This class begins Monday September 9th from 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM and runs for 14 weeks. Intro German 2: This class builds on the skills that were developed in the Intro 1 class including a reinforcement of what was previously learned. This class begins Tuesday September 10th from 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM and runs for 14 weeks. For students with prior knowledge of German it is not necessary to take the Intro 1 class. $25 for German American Society Members ($50 for non members). Text: The Everything Learning German Book - available from Barnes and Noble. Each class is limited to 15 students so please register early by emailing Kathy Hoenisch: [email protected]. The instructor (Corbett Klein) is qualified by a BS degree (summa cum laude) in German from Rutgers University. He also studied at the Freie Universität Berlin on a scholarship.
Intro German Classes Resume in September
This year's Bierfest was once again a successful event. Spirited by our volunteers, over 900 guests enjoyed our weekend full of great music, food, and of course German and American beer. Saturdays performers included The Tumbleweeds, The Union Rock Band, and 80's Undercover. On Sunday, the German music half of our weekend, the Austrian Boys performed all day and judged our masskrugstemmen competition. Wurst, schnitzel, Bavarian style pretzels and nuts, as well as sticky buns and kettle corn were enjoyed by all. The children had bounce houses to express their energy. The GAK held a 50/50, congrats to lucky ticket holder. All soccer players wearing the club's colors were admitted at no charge and treated to lunch. Look for new attractions at next year's Wurst Bierfest.
Great Weather and Great Times at the 2019 Wurst Bierfest
CLUB NEWS, EVENTS & INFORMATION
Welcome summer! We have had enough rain and stormy weather these last
few months to last us for a long while.
Thank you Jenn Renz and Katie Papp for putting together a great Easter Egg Hunt
for our members’ children and grandchildren. Everyone enjoyed looking for the
hidden eggs and participating in the various activities.
A special Thank you to Pete Lindauer for all the time he has spent in our picnic
grove to get both the grounds and kitchens ready for the spring and summer
season. Our soccer fields and CIS’s Grove are in beautiful condition.
We had fabulous weather for our 3rd Annual Bierfest. Again, a big Thank You to
Don Warner and his Bierfest Committee for putting together this event. Thank
you to all the volunteers – Board members, club members and soccer parents.
Their dedication is so very much appreciated because we would not be able to
put together these hugh events without them.
I hope you all enjoy your summer with your family and friends. Remember our
CIS’s Grove (Bier Garten) is open on Friday nights. Come out and have a drink and
enjoy some of Lenny Wenzler’s food specials.
Ich wüschen euch allen einen guten Sommer!
Best WishesKathy Hoenisch,President
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
July - September 2019 | The Reporter
SENDING OUT BIRTHDAY WISHESMike Reger – July 10th
John McCranor – July 15th Margie Madola – July 17th Robert Dunphy – July 18th
Santo Hannawacker – July 18th Heather Wenzler – July 21st
Peter Speildener – August 9th Judy Warner – August 14th Barbara Thiel - August 16th
JoAnn Lawrence – August 24th Happy Hannawacker – August 25th
Franz Ofner – September 9th Theresia Kluzner – September 11th
Richard VanDerhoef – September 20th Paul Bette – September 23rd
Richard Olchvary – September 29th
HAPPY ANNIVERSARYHeather & Lenny Wenzler, July 2nd – 12 years
Jason & Gabe Marquez, August 20th – 3 years
JoAnn & Dennis Lawrence Aug. 24th – 39 years
John & Donna McCranor, Sept. 6th – 39 years
Diane & Robert Dunphy Sept. 26th – 32 years
THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOUWe are happy to hear that Heather Wenzler’s
surgery went well and she is back with us enjoying Thursday nights and working behind the bar.
Sending out our prayers and best wishes to HeinzFirch. He is now in a Rehabilitation Center (Nursing Home) convalescing. We are praying that Heinz will
be able to return home soon.
CONDOLENCESWe would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Otto Pabers who passed away on June 6th. Mr. Pabers was a member of our Society for many years.THANK YOU STACIE !
Thursday nights will not be the same without you behind the bar. Thank you for all the years wewere able to enjoy your pleasant disposition and dedication to our club.
Congratulations on your new position and now being able to spend more time with your family. Now Stacie, you will be able to sit on the other side of the bar with us and have someone serve you.
Thank you,Kathy Hoenisch
2020 EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTION
Our 2020 Elections have started. If any of our members wish to be elected to any of the positions on the executive board, Please contact Dave Papp on our election committee. We still have some positions that are available: Vice President, Entertainment Chair, Publicity Chair. Our election nomination board will be posted on Thursday nights. Elections will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2019.PLEASE REMEMBER TO COME OUT AND VOTE!
It is with heart-felt sorrow that we extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Elizabeth (Betty) Calasso. Betty has been a part of our Society family for many, many years. She was a volunteer that made sure our facility, inside and out, was decorated for every event
and holiday. Betty will be missed at the admission table when you come into our club and on Thursday nights. Thank you for being a friend and dedicated Society member.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Masonry • Landscaping • Hardscaping Building Supplies • Hardware Store
Edmund SmithVice President
47 Yardville-Groveville RoadYardville, New Jersey 08620
(609) 585-5000www.yardvillesupply.com
Family Owned &Operated Since 1946
Picnic/Hall RentalsContact Shannon at (609) 585-5200 #1
IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS
Have something you would like to see printed or a club related event you would like to promote in the next edition of the reporter? Contact
Frank Renz at [email protected]
OUR MARQUEE EVENT. Two Days of Beer, Food, Music & Fun.Contests, Games & Prizes
Saturday 9/28 - Philly Brass Band, the Aqua String Band, Spielmannzug Komptendorf from Germany, No Way Out
Sunday 9/29 - Madel Jaeger from PittsburghGTV Almrausch dancers
* * * Volunteers Needed * * *Contact trustees or GAK boardfor volunteer info. [email protected]
GERMAN AMERICAN KICKERS NIGHT OUT WITH THE PHILADELPHIA UNIONSaturday, August 24 @ 7:30pm. Union vs
DC United. Tickets still available, Come join us for a great night out and most likely the last chance to see Wayne Rooney playing
in the MLS. Go to:https://groupmatics.events/event/
germanamerican19 for tickets. Tailgate with the GAK or take advantage of reduced parking for GAK
supporters for $15 in LOT C by contacting Union representative Kevin Brady at
SCHNITZELFESTSUN, SEPT 8 12:00PM - 5:00PMEntertainment by Mike SkweirSchnitzel, with all the trimmings served buffet style. Bar opens 12 pm featuring special German Beers & Wines. Take-out platters also available. Adult $20.00Members (must present membership card) $15.00Child (12 & under) $7.00 • Child (5 & under) Free
A NIGHT WITH JERRY BLAVATFRI, OCT 25 7:00PM - 11:59PMSAVE THE DATE - MORE INFO TO COME
GERMAN POTATO SALAD4 lb potatoes (Chef or Russert-not baking potatoes)
1 lg onion, chopped • 1 bunch parsley (flat leaf) chopped2 tbl salt • ½ cup vinegar • ¼ cup Sugar
½ cup oil • ½ cup hot water
optional: chives, 5 hard boiled eggs or baconBoil potatoes with skin on. When done peel and slice thin. Add all other ingredients and mix GENTLY with your hands. Taste – add any ingredient to your taste.
Submitted by: Theresia Kluzner
FUTURE EVENTS Check www.gasociety.org for details.
10/19 - Southern Rock BBQ Benefit 2pm-7pm
10/26 - Halloween Trunk or Treat
11/3 Sunday - Schlachtfest
11/9 Saturday - Rick & Kenny Dance
12/14 Saturday – Club Christmas Party
12/15 Sunday – Kids Christmas PartyThanks to everyone who came out to our Summer Dance Party In July. Everyone had a great time. We look forward to seeing everyone at our next dance.
July Summer Dance Beach Party
Glenn & Denise Savary
Patrick & Tammy McDonald
Joe Heim & Wendy High
Melynda Ulrich
Earnest Godbey
Paul & Janna Sheiman
Dale & Edie Storer
George Price
George & Heidi Pontoriero
John Bauer
Priscilla Devine
Claus Perkuhn & Joan Prins
THE GERMAN-AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRENTON
WELCOMES OUR NEW MEMBERS
GERMAN AMERICAN SOCIETY2019 EXECUTIVE BOARD
President ................................... Kathy Hoenisch
Vice President ........................................... Open
Secretary ....................................Susanne Foden
Treasurer ..................................... Andrew Foden
Membership Secretary ...... Santo Hannawacker
Entertainment Chair ................................. Open
Publicity Chair .......................................... Open
Sports Chair .......................................Paul Bette
House Chair .................................. Steve Madola
Ground & Fields ........................... Pete Lindauer
Trustees ...................Donald Warner, David Papp, Tom Madola, Robert Dunphy, Frank Renz & Leonard Wenzler
Honorary President ...............Heinrich Sawadski
S P O R T SU P D A T E
Congratulations to the GAK United U-17 Boys for winning
the NJ State Youth Soccer Commissioner's Cup!
The GAK completed it's Spring season in June and continued it's active program right into July with the kick off of it's first ever German ID Soccer Camps run by Schaechter Sports GmbH of Germany. Trainers David Mueller and Marcus Becker provided two weeks of excellent training to our 54 campers which camp out in the extreme heat to get a taste of Bundesliga level training. At least one player from the older group in week two is being asked to come and train in Germany for a possible tryout with a German club.
The GAK has formed a partnership with Italian Sportswear Company Macron to outfit all GAK teams in the same uniforms beginning this year. We have signed a three year contract which will take us through the 2022 season.
The GAK will be fielding no less than ten teams this year competing in MOSA and in EDP league and regional tournament play.