APRIL 2014 - Deutscher Club of Clark, NJ

Deutscher Club of Clark, Inc.
787 Featherbed
Clark, New
New Jersey
Jersey 07066
787
FeatherbedLane
Lane •• Clark,
07066
Tel:
732-574-8600
•
Fax:
732-382-4177
Tel: (732) 574-8600 • Fax: (732) 382-4177
e-mail [email protected] • web www.deutscherclub.com
E-mail: [email protected] • web: deutscherclub.us
Krankenwohlfahrt/Sunshine
club:Roswitha
[email protected]
or leave message at the Club
Bank:
& Mike Burkert 732-381-1164
Blood Blood
Bank:
Roswitha
&
Mike
Burkert
(732)
381-1164
Blood Bank: Roswitha & Mike Burkert 732-381-1164
In case of illness or death of a member, please call (908) 391-3178
Vereinsnachrichten / Club News — APRIL 2014
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
April, April,
Doesn't know what he wants!
Sometimes rain and sometimes sunshine
Then it's hail in between!
April, April,
Doesn't know what he wants.
Now see, now see,
How it storms and blows!
And now, oh dear, oh dear
Thick snow is here!
April, April,
Doesn't know what he wants!
April, April,
der weiss nicht, was er will!
Mal Regen und mal Sonnenschein,
dann hagelt's wieder zwischendrein.
April, April,
der weiss nicht, was er will!
Nun seht, nun seht,
wie's wieder stürmt und weht,
und jetzt, oh weh, oh weh!
Da fällt schon wieder dicker Schnee!
April, April,
der weiss nicht, was er will!
Dear members,
As you heard at the March monthly meeting, the snow removal prices were extraordinary! Ewald and I have
also discussed the increase in the food and beverages prices from our distributors. The Vorstand discussed these
issues, among others, and made some difficult decisions.
• Beginning on the first of June, the Saturday evening admission for members will increase to $5.00;
non-members will remain at $8.00.
• Food and liquor prices will most likely increase. We are still in the talking stages.
• New members inducted in October will pay a membership fee of $80.00. "Old" (present) members will
pay the increased membership fee in January, 2015.
The following year the membership dues will increase to $100.00.
We hope that these increases will help our profit and loss statements. We also hope that you understand these
decisions by the Vorstand. We want to keep our club a strong and financially sound organization so that we can
continue to enjoy the Deutscher Club for a very long time!!
With kind regards, The Executive Board with Sigrid Pagano, President
CLUB HOURS
Monday and Tuesday closed • Wednesday through Saturday 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM • Sunday 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Members please note: No one is permitted to enter the building and property when the Club is closed!
DRESS CODE
We appeal to all our members to adhere to our dress code on Saturday evenings. Casual business attire is required, i.e.
jacket, dress shirt, trousers and dress shoes for gentlemen; dresses, skirts or pants and blouse as well as dress shoes for
ladies. Please do not wear jeans, T-shirts and sneakers – we reserve the right to refuse entry. Gentlemen, please remove
your hats when entering the main hall.
Should you bring guests to a Saturday night event, please inform them accordingly.
We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Dining Room and Reservations
Dinners are served from 5:30 to 8:00 PM Thursdays • 5:30 to 9:00 PM Fridays • 6:00 to 9:00 PM Saturdays
Fish is served every Friday in addition to German dishes • Shellfish has been added to our menu the last Friday of each month
If you are dining with a larger group, please call the Manager at (732) 574-8600 for reservations
This will help us serve you better
Looking for a gift? How about a Gift Certificate for dinner at the Club?
SKATABEND / CARD PLAYERS MEET EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 7:00 PM
Attention All Members
Please be reminded that no member or guest should enter the kitchen during regular business hours. It is disruptive to the
staff and can create a dangerous situation. If you need the attention of the manager or staff, please approach them in the main
dining room.
Party Time!
Thinking of having a party without the work and hassle? Why not have it at the Deutscher Club?? Last year, many of
our members took advantage of our facilities and held their parties at the club; the feedback has been very positive. Our
prices are competitive and we strive to please everyone.
If interested, please e-mail manager Ewald at [email protected] or call the clubhouse. We cater showers,
birthdays, graduation, anniversaries, etc.; you name it, we can cater it!!
BITTE UNTERSTüTZEN SIE UNSERE ANZEIGENKUNDEN • PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS
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Tel: 908-595-0400 Fax: 908-595-0410
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e-mail: [email protected]
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Evenings & Weekends by appointment
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P.O. Box 2164 • Union N.J. 07083
Voice Mail: 908-486-6899
Email: [email protected]
www.deutschesprachschuleinc.org
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Complimentary check-up and discount for
Deutscher Club members
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Programm für April / April Program 2014
Thu 03
Dinner:
Peppercorn New York Strip Steak, Spaetzle & Vegetables $15.00
Weisswurst Platter $8.00
5:30 PM
Fri 04
Entertainment Committee Meeting
7:00 PM
Sat 05
Dance Music: Die Mountaintops
Hostess: Alaine Angelbeck
7:00 PM
Sun 06
Steuben Parade Fundraiser Dinner Dance
Music: Bud Gramer & Linda • Reservations required by April 2nd
Details on page 4
Tue 08
Kitchen Clean-up
8:00 AM
Wed 09
Membership Meeting
We look forward to seeing you!
8:00 PM
Thu 10
Dinner:
Rahmschnitzel, Spaetzle & Vegetables $13.00 • Bauernwurst Platter $8.00
5:30 PM
Sat 12
Spring Indoor/Outdoor Clean-up
8:00 AM
Sat 12
Dance Music: The Adlers
Hosts: John & Carol Marquardt
7:00 PM
Sun 13
Children’s Easter Party
For member’s children and grandchildren up to 8 years of age
Look for the Box with the registration forms in the lobby
Wed 16
Ladies Division Business Meeting
7:30 PM
Program: “Identity Theft“, presented by the Clark Police Dept. Guests are welcome to learn about
this problem that is increasing at a scary rate and hints on how to avoid it happening to you.
Thu 17
Railroader’s Video & Dinner
Thu 17
Ulrike from Clark Travel in the Weinstube
6:30 PM
Find out more about the Mediterrenean Trip. Deadline for registration has been extended
Sat 19
Easter Dance
Music: DJ Bill Nicolaus „Just for the Record“ / Easter Plants Raffle
Hosts: Ken & Dawn Farkas
Sun 20
Frohe Ostern • Happy Easter
Thu 24
Dinner:
Chicken Parmesan over Linguini $13.00 • Knackwurst Platter $8.00
5:30 PM
Sat 26
Bayernabend / Bavarian Night
Music: Bernie’s Orchestra • Host: Eric Zabel
7:00 PM
2:00 - 7:00 PM
1:00 – 3:00 PM
approx. 6:30 PM
7:00 PM
The Club is closed
Weinstube open Saturdays from 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Casual atmosphere, selection of popular wines, & spirits
Bar menu until 10:00 PM / Gemütlichkeit & background music
Vorschau für Mai / Preview for May 2014
Sat 03
Sat 10
Sun 11
Sat 17
Sat 17
Sun 18
Sat 24
Sun 25
Sat 31
May Day Dance • Music: Eric Baal
Mother & Father of the Year Dance • Music: Don Bitterlich
Mother’s Day Dinner
Fahrt ins Blaue
Farewell to the Mountaintops • Music: Mountaintops
German Movie
No Dance
Frühlingsfest • Music: Alpine Squeeze
Bud Gramer & Linda
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KLUBNACHRICHTEN / CLUB NEWS
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We mourn the passing of our member
Leni Bruck, our former Bartender • Joan Papen
and extend our deepest sympathy to their families
We extend our heartfelt condolences to
Mickey Onofrietto for the loss of her husband Neil
We wish all of our members who are sick a speedy recovery
Our thoughts are with you
As announced at our February Membership Meeting Raymond Palmer, a recently retired Clark Township Police
officer, was appointed to the newly created position of Sergeant at Arms. Ray will be a familiar face at our monthly
Membership Meetings and will be tasked with maintaining order during the meetings. Ray is also a regular
member of our Tuesday Volunteers and has helped at a number of our outside events during the summer. Please
take the opportunity to introduce yourself to Ray and welcome him as a relatively new member (2013) and as our
Sergeant at Arms
WHEN IS YOUR BIRTHDAY?
It has long been our pleasure to hear our member’s birthday announced
and sing “Happy birthday” – now we will serve a complimentary drink!
All you have to do is show your driver’s license
NEW JERSEY STEUBEN PARADE FUNDRAISER
Sunday, April 6, 2014, 2:00 – 7:00 PM
Deutscher Club of Clark
Cocktail Hour: 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Cream of Asparagus Soup
*
Menu:
Rouladen • Duck • Sea Bass
*
Dessert: Ice Cream with Berries
Music: Bud Gramer & Linda
Tickets: $55.00/Person
If you are unable to attend, your monetary or raffle donation is appreciated
Please call (908) 391-3178 or e-mail [email protected] before April 2, 2014 for reservations
A SPECIAL INVITATION TO ALL MEMBERS
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Please come to help at our annual Spring Cleaning:
Kitchen Cleaning on Tuesday, April 8th
Spring Clean-up in- & outside of the Clubhouse
Saturday, April 12th, starting at 8:00 AM on both days
Thank you for your anticipated support!
The House & Grounds Committee
FAHRT INS BLAUE, MAY 17TH
Bus leaves from the Deutscher Club 9:00 AM, returns 7:30 PM
Cost: $50.00 / member; $60.00 / non-member
The Deutscher Club is proud to present our 2014 Fahrt ins Blaue on Saturday, May 17th, 2014. We will be leaving the
Club at 9:00 AM sharp, for our destination.
Upon arrival, we’ll have time to freshen up and scope out the Facilities. Lunch will be served Family style. After
lunch, everyone is free to do what interests them.
There is something for everyone to do, from relaxing to German music to hiking, swimming, billiards, etc. Please bring
your own swim suits, towels, fishing gear, golf clubs, etc. for your use.
We will return to the Club by 7:30 PM. Refreshments will be served on the bus. To top off the day, Dinners are
available in the Weinstube as well (Dinner not included in the cost).
It will be a fun day to spend with your friends and fellow members. Please make your reservations by signing up at
the bar. Sign-up ends on 5-4-14, must pay in full when signing up. The trip is limited to 55 people, so please sign up
early and pay in full to reserve your spot! If you have any questions about the trip, please see or contact Chris Wagner.
OUR VICE PRESIDENTS WANT YOU!
The melting snow is a sure sign that the summer Festival season is approaching at the Club. There are many
volunteer positions that need to be filled in order to make the great Festivals and Biergartens run smoothly. The
time spent as a volunteer is a great way to get involved with the Club, meet other members, make new friends, and
is really very rewarding. Please consider volunteering.
Please Contact:
Eric Zabel
Chris Wagner
[email protected] • 908-432-1421
[email protected] • 551-427-8117
MEMBERS NEEDED TO VOLUNTEER FOR ADMISSION DUTY
Our trustees are looking for members to volunteer for 2-hour shifts on Saturday evenings to collect admission to
our dances.
Sign-up sheets are placed on the large bulletin board in the lobby. Please choose a date that is convenient for you.
Shifts are from 5:00 to 7:00 PM and from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Clean-up and Saturday evenings volunteer time counts
towards the 10 hours.
Thank you, we appreciate your support!
The German-American Steuben Parade of New York
is looking for Miss German-America 2014 Queen of the German-American Steuben Parade and two Princesses, as
well as a Junior Princess and a Junior General von Steuben. For applications and requirements, please call (908)
391-3178 or e-mail [email protected]
Application deadline: April 25, 2014 (April 15, 2014 for Junior applications).
Crowning Festival is planned for Sunday, May 18, 2014 at the Reichenbach Hall, Manhattan
Christa K. Wimmer
DEUTSCHER CLUB GIFTS
AND SOUVENIRS
No need to wait for the festivals anymore!
Items also available at the monthly
membership meetings
Order forms are now available at the bar
Mark your Calendar!
MOTHER’S DAY DINNER
Sunday, May 11, 2014, 12:00 – 3:00 PM
Details in May newsletter
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2014 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES
Please be reminded that Annual Membership Dues must be paid by March 31, 2014. There is now a $10.00 late fee
as of April 1, 2014.
The annual membership dues are as follows:
Regular members:
$65.00
Senior members:
$55.00 must have attained the age of 72 and been a member for 25 consecutive years
Lifetime members are still encouraged to pay $20.00 voluntary dues.
Many thanks to the members who have already paid their dues.
Rick Myers, Membership Secretary
KARL KUMMER SCHOLARSHIP
INFORMATION
We invite students who are continuing German
studies when leaving High School to take part
in the Karl Kummer Scholarship Competition.
Students who are currently enrolled in a College
/ University and are taking German may also
apply. Parents or grandparents must be
members of the Deutscher Club of Clark, Inc.
For information please contact Barbara
Oberding at (908) 273-0636 or Manager Ewald
Hollinger at (732) 574-8600.
Application deadline- May 15, 2014
MISS DEUTSCHER CLUB
OF CLARK
All unmarried ladies between the ages of 16
and 25, who are daughters or granddaughters
of a member, are eligible. Ask Lillian Lehmann
or Club Manager Ewald for applications.
Selection and crowning will take place on June
15, 2014 (Waldfest). Candidates need to be
present for interview!
Application deadline: June 8, 2014
Lillian Lehmann, Chairperson
GERMAN HERITAGE COUNCIL OF NJ
In 2014, the German Heritage Council of NJ will again offer several scholarships in amounts ranging from $500 to
$1,000. Once again, we are also awarding a special scholarship to an exceptionally qualified candidate, in an
amount greater than $1,000, in memory of our former chairman Ted Hierl. This is to honor his more than 20 years
of outstanding leadership in the German Heritage Council of NJ.
We urge all organizations to make this information available immediately to all applicable students. Please check
our website www.ghf-nj.org for the application form and requirements.
Forms are also available from our Club office.
Application and all support material must be postmarked no later than June 1, 2014 and addressed to:
German Heritage Council of NJ, 36 Kay Road, Yardville, NJ 08620
CLARK MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
Monday, May 26th, the Township of Clark will again host a patriotic Memorial Day Parade to coincide with its
Annual Memorial Day Services, honoring Clark’s Fallen Heroes.
More details in our May newsletter
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Songfest 2014
Schwäbischer Sängerbund Mixed Chorus & Sänger Chor Newark Men’s Chorus
Performing under the direction of music directors and conductors
Markus Hauck and Professor Gregory S. Scimé
Holy Spirit Church, Morris Ave., & Suburban Rd., Union
Sunday, June 1, 2014, 4:00 PM
Afterparty at Deutscher Club of Clark
Watch the May newsletter for further details
Donations to our Fundraiser
This space is available for listings of your donations
DONATORS – PLEASE NOTE
The form below should only be used for donations to our various funds in memory or in tribute, not for donations to the fundraiser
Memorial Tribute Program – Gift In Tribute – Months of February & March 2014
Donations for the following Funds have been made by:
BUILDING FUND:
CULTURAL FUND:
Paul Haucke in memory of Grace Haucke
Ladies Division in memory of Nick Manno
Ingeborg Engel & children in memory of Hugo Engel
Otto & Marjorie Picard in memory of Nick Manno
Tage & Christine Haun in memory of Nick Manno
We thank you for your generosity
Deutscher Club of Clark Inc.
Memorial Tribute Program
— Gift In Tribute
Amount Enclosed $______________
Please place this gift in the Building Fund ❏ Cultural Fund ❏ Scholarship Fund ❏ Sunshine Fund ❏
MAIL TO:
Deutscher Club of Clark
787 Featherbed Lane
Clark NJ 07066
In Memory Of __________________________________________________________
In Honor Of___________________________________________________________ ❏ Anniversary ❏ Birthday
❏ Wedding ❏ Other ___________________
PLEASE SEND A TRIBUTE CARD TO: (Gifts $10 or more)
DONOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
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