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: kathyhoenisch0206@gmail.com. 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

banquets@gasociety.org

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 info@gasociety.org

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. trustees@gasociety.org

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

kbrady@philadelphiaunion.com

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.