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PUBLISHED BY THE UNITED GERMAN-HUNGARIANS OF PHILADELPHIA AND VICINITY
VOLUME SIXTY-NINE
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NUMBER 12
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OAKFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
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DECEMBER 2014
The United German Hungarians Executive Board, Board of Governors,
Chairman, Committee Members and Auxiliary Groups wish all our members,
their families and friends a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!
PRESIDENT’S
—CHRISTMAS MESSAGE—
Dear Members,
It is at this time of year that
we find ourselves most busy
with preparations for Christmas. I hope you are enjoying
everything that goes along
with
this
joyous
holiday.
There
is
something
magJANET MALOFIY
ical about Christmas that
leaves us all feeling very good. I find myself
reflecting on the true meaning of Christmas
and thankful for what I have and what we
have as a club family. I am thankful for my
family, our members and the friendships we
have developed and those that have existed
for many years. It is unique to have the opportunity to socialize with different ages in a
cultural and soccer setting.
Looking to the future and the beginning
of 2015, I feel we must focus on unity, support and desire. We must be unified in our
commitment to continue carrying on traditions, so they remain strong and alive. Support of all members, friends and families is a
necessary ingredient in being successful as a
club. And last, but not least, we must have
the desire to make all this happen. I have a
wish for this magical feeling to spill into the
New Year and let us continue to keep our
hearts and minds open!
I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous
New Year!
Janet Fricker Malofiy
Sunday, December 21
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Adults - $30.00 | Children (6-12) - $15.00
(5 & Under) - FREE
Entertainment and Nativity Scene featuring the
UNITED GERMAN HUNGARIAN CULTURAL GROUP
A Special Visit from Santa Claus!
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All Are Welcome!
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MONTHLY PROGRESS
—MONTHLY PROGRESS—
DECEMBER 2014
NOTICE:
NOTICE:
—FROM THE MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN—
INFORMATIONAL MEETING ABOUT THE
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Wednesday, January 7
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member classifications and will go into effect 7:30pm FOLLOWING SCHNITZEL NIGHT
President: JANET MALOFIY
for the 2015 calendar year and 2014-2015
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Gaufest with us between
ture, approved by the Board of Governors, is
Closing Date for Next Month’s Issue:
July
30 and August 2, 2015
outlined below.
DECEMBER 28, 2014
please attend this meeting!
Introductory Membership: $25.00/member
(Non-Voting,
All
Ages)
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Founded by TED KERECZMANN† in 1946
25. Gaufest
—EAST PENN. OPEN CUP—
United League’s West Chester United Claims
4th Consecutive EPSA Open Cup Title
On Sunday, December 7, West Chester
United faced Junior Lone Star FC in the final
of the Eastern Pennsylvania Open Cup. In the
end, West Chester would win the match with
a score of 4-3 over the Stars.
West Chester United is one of the core
teams of the United Soccer League of Pennsylvania and in recent years have emerged as
a competitive league and cup team. This
year, they captured their fourth State Open
Cup title and in doing so represented the
league and the area well. The German Hungarians were the last team to be four time
consecutive Open Cup Champions in EPSA
from 1996-97 to 2000-01 seasons.
West Chester Coach, Blaise Santangelo
told the Philly soccer page, “We knew that
JLS had talented group of young players who
would pressure us all over the field as they
did for most part of the game. They were all
over us in the first half. They used their flanks
well to score those three goals in the first
half. Our back line and goalie were just trying
to weather the storm!”
West Chester United will now represent
Eastern Pennsylvania in the Regional Competition of the USASA, Werner Fricker Open
Cup. In the four years, prior West Chester has
not been able to move beyond the first regional round.
Santangelo noted, “Playing the last three
years in spring regional Open Cup competition really gives our winter training a purpose
and we are all looking forward to it.”
The United German Hungarians wish West
Chester luck in the regional rounds as they
represent East Penn., and the United Soccer
league of Pennsylvania.
West Chester has struggled in league play
this season and currently sits in ninth place
out of ten with a record of (1-5-3).
Michael
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time members never holding a previous membership, not
valid for members participating in club activities
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General Membership $50.00/member
—YOUTH SOCCER ACADEMY—
(Formerly Associate, Non-Voting, All Ages)
Providing Essential Instruction to Our Young Players
Certified Membership $75.00/member
(Voting, All Ages)
Requires one-time application fee: $500.00, applies to
current Life Members, Certified Members, or Certificate
Holders
Ensuring they are Primed for their
Future in Amateur Soccer
Spring Program:
Mommy, Daddy & Me
In addition to the new membership strucFAMILY
BONDING THROUGH SPORT
ture, we are pleased to announce that we
are moving to an online system for applicaAges: 18 Months to 3 Years
tion and payment. For those members that
$60.00 Per Player
do not have online access, and did not proPee Wee
vide us with an email address, we will continINTRODUCTION
TO SOCCER PROGRAM
ue to mail the application to your home.
Ages: 3 to 6 Years of Age
The online process consists of two steps:
$90.00 Per Player
application
and
payment.
Go
to
www.ughclub.us
and
click
on
the
Mighty Mights
“Membership” link at the top. Once on our
PRE-TRAVEL
SOCCER PROGRAM
Membership page, click “Online Membership
Ages: Boys 7 to 8 Years of Age
Form” to complete your application. After
Girls 7 to 9 Years of Age
you complete the application, return to the
Membership page and click on “Pay Online.”
$120.00 Per Player
As a reminder, Club Membership is required
Scan this to find more information
by “ANYONE” participating in “ANY” aspect
about our Youth Soccer Academy
of our organization. A valid Club Membership
is also required by law for the purchase of
alcoholic beverages.
—JOIN OUR CULTURAL GROUP—
Joe Reiter
The Cultural Group is almost 50 years old
Membership Chairman
and is still a rich learning environment for the
ENTERTAINMENT REVIEW:
young people of our club. For most of our
—CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING— members, it is in the Cultural Group that they
It is safe to say that the spruced up (pun “earn their stripes,” in our organization. Takintended) December Schnitzel Night was a ing part in the group is not only a way to
success. The hall was giggling with a large learn a variety of dancing but also get to
crowd for dinner and that is always a happy know the many young people that are our
fact. A thank you is warranted to the House future! Come out and join them, you will not
Chairman and all of those members of the regret it! Practices are on Tuesday Nights at
club and the Cultural Group who decorated 7:30pm at the clubhouse!
For more information on joining our group
our hall so festively. The Clarion Voices Carolers were a unique addition to the night and or arranging for a performance, please conwhen the tree was lit, it certainly started to tact our Cultural Group Chairman, Susi Hartfeel like Christmas at the German Hungari- mann at [email protected] or Schuhplattler
Vorplattler,
Alex
Blank
at
ans! Do not forget to celebrate with us on Group
[email protected].
December 21 at the Club Christmas Party!
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TWO THOUSAND FIFTEEN
—SELECTED WORDS FROM TRACHTENFEST—
It was a beautiful time. That is all that needs to be said, however the words spoken that
evening stand as the spirit of three clubs united in culture. It is here we share them again.
The kind of German-Americans We Are
—SCHEDULE OF EVENTS—
For 2015, we celebrate our 105th Anniversary and our events go right on rolling! We
hope you all can attend your fair share of our
major and monthly events this coming year!
Please note that many of these events are
tentative but you will be informed of any
changes or additions promptly prior to all
events!
First up in January enjoy “A Night Out,”
Winter Dinner, a charming dinner out with
your significant other at your club! This winter, get away from the routine & enjoy a meal
& a drink with friends at the United German
Hungarians!
A Night in Vienna has been moved up to
February 7 this year and I am sure it will be a
wonderful affair. Look at our other upcoming
events:
January 16 - “A Night Out,” Winter Dinner
Gud’novet Schwowe!
Es macht mich viel freit das mir heit Trachtenfest feire. In unser scheenes Schwowe
gwand – Es scheenes musich – Un allie die lebhaftee junge leit.
Welcome to our Trachtenfest. We gather this evening as Americans of German descent,
more specifically “Schwoweleit.”
For many Americans of German descent, it is enough to maintain their heritage by eating
a schnitzel, a wurst with sauerkraut or by attending an Oktoberfest party.
We the members of the three clubs represented here tonight, take it a step further. Tonight we celebrate what kind of German-Americans we are, Schwowe. We celebrate where
our ancestors come from the German speaking settlements of the former Austria-Hungary in
the Banat, the Batschka and the Hungarian Highlands.
Make no mistake; our ancestors were a happy, educated, thriving society. They were well
to do members of their culturally diverse communities.
Their lives centered around farming crops and trade, church activities, Kirchweihfest –
their major yearly fest – and their Tracht.
Today as part II of the “Living History Days 2014,” we don the Tracht of our ancestors and
celebrate Trachtenfest.
Marlene Fricker January 17 - Mid-Atlantic Jugend Meeting
February 7 - A Night In Vienna
The Donauschwäbische Mundart
I had a chance fifteen years ago, to go with my mother and my aunt Emma to the Treffen
in Sindelfingen, and at that Treffen I met a wonderful man named Gustav Flander.
Gustav Flander was born 1927 in the northern Banat village of Botschar. He has written
many poems as well as historical pieces about his lost homeland. All of his work is in Donauschwäbischer Mundart. His works all speak from deep in his heart.
In his booklet titled “Dehaam war Dehaam” he wrote, “Lese wie es geschrieben steht
dann klingt die Mundart echt und schön.”
Werner Fricker
February 17 - Donut Day Drink Specials
Continuing a Proud Tradition
April 19 - Sunday Funday Pig Roast
We had many a conversation that evening. With over 260 people in the hall, guests, dancers, speakers and staff alike, it was hard to find a face without a smile. Before the evening,
we tagged this event as an “Evening of Ethnic German Pride and Celebration.” If you were
there, you witnessed and took part in the pride for what we accomplished between the
great minds and hearts of the three clubs. What seemed to be pushed, rightly so, into almost every conversation I had, was the idea that we must continue. Five years is too long to
wait. Consistently when we come together, we succeed and we grow. More so, we enjoy it.
I had a conversation with a certain Hans Martini, who with a chuckle and a sincere belief
pinpointed me to use my voice to ensure this continues. I believe he felt, I as a young person
could inspire my peers and my elders alike to continue the tradition we set of working together.
I believe the club-to-club-to-club relationship is strong and growing because of the individuals that make them up. As we do more to mesh, we understand one another in newfound ways. We learn in every meeting, at every event and certainly over all the hearty
meals and refreshing drinks. The more we take advantage, the more we can put our assets
together to achieve something great. We need to be our biggest motivator. We need to
come together and celebrate who we are because we want to. The beauty in all of this is
that everything we do, we for each other.
These three events that make up Living History Days 2014 are great in that they put on
display the strong suits of each organization. We have seen the fruits of two at this point,
but do not forget that early next year we will see the third. “A Taste of Everyday Life” will be
taking place at the Trenton Donauschwaben Association and I am sure it will be a wonderful
time! We also know you will take part in the event as excitedly as the first two.
We, as a community, must continue the traditions we have set for ourselves.
Michael
May 5 - Cinco de Mayo Drink Specials
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February 20 - Friday Fish Fry
March 1 - Annual General Meeting
March 13 - St. Patty’s Party
March 28 - 105th Gala Anniversary Banquet
April 11 - Soccer Beef & Beer
May 13 - Spring Penny Party
June 6 - Kinderfest & Sommerfest
June 27 - German Day AT CANNSTATTER V.V
July 26 - Gaufest Warm-Up & Picnic
August 14 - Golf Outing
September 26 & 27 - 137th Oktoberfest
October 3 - 45th Steuben Parade (LOCATION TBA)
October 24 - Schocktoberfest
November 14 - KIRCHWEIHFEST (TENTATIVE)
November 18 - Winter Penny Party
December 20 - Club Christmas Party
—SOCIAL, SPORT & CULTURE—
These three aspects of our organization exist
because we, the members warrant them. All
three are important. It is no doubt that the
Monthly Progress takes the position that social stands at the forefront. It holds united
the other two. Please attend our events. We
have them for the membership!
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—DANCING AROUND—
On Saturday, November 1, we celebrated
Kirchweih in the main hall of the clubhouse
with many long time club members and
friends. From the point of view of a member
of the dance group, we hold this event to a
higher level because of the immense history
and tradition that comes along with it. Dressing in our black vests and pants or our beautifully sewn Kirchweih shawls that are handed
down generation to generation, we can’t
help but smile and be proud of who we are
and where we come from. Thank you to everyone who attended!
The following weekend, we traveled Lancaster, PA to participate in the Gauverband
Judges Training. The purpose of this event is
for the Gauverband judges to start preparing
for judging at Gaufest. Those who attended
performed Einzel and Gruppen dances.
Attending this event is helpful to the dancers,
but most importantly, helpful to the judges.
It was a good chance to see good friends and
to perform competition dances. The next
weekend, some of our dancers returned to
Lancaster to celebrate the Alpenrose
Stiftungsfest!
A Trachtenfest was held along with the
Philadelphia Donauschwaben and the Trenton Donauschwaben on November 29. Each
club performed dances separately, but also
two dances were performed with all three
clubs together. Members of each dance
group recited poems in English and in German. This event was a good way to strengthen our relationships and friendships made
with these two groups and it was an honor to
work with such fun people on our performances!
On Saturday, December 6, we participated
in German-American weekend at the Christmas Village in Center City Philadelphia. Although the weather was rather dreary and
the rainwaters fell down all around, the afternoon was a nice affair. Luckily, there was a
nice dry place for us to perform.
That same evening a few of our dancers
traveled to Long Island, NY to celebrate the
86th Edelweiss Ball with the Schlierachtaler
Stamm! It was a fine celebration with the
various Schuhplattlers in the area!
Our Children’s Group is currently working
on a performance for the annual Club Christmas Party! This is a great tradition and we
look forward to seeing their work.
From all of the members of the Cultural
and Schuhplattler Groups, have a very Merry
Christmas, a wonderful holiday season and a
very Happy New Year!
Karina
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ENTERTAINMENT REVIEW:
—PENNY PARTY—
DECEMBER 2014
—SCHNITZEL NIGHT—
Every first Wednesday of the Month - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
The Penny Party was held on Wednesday,
A Delicious Schnitzel Dinner
November 19 and as usual was a success. As
(Includes Two Side Dishes Plus a Salad, Bread & Butter and Coffee or Tea)
always, this is a joint effort of the Women of
our club, many who work diligently for our
Wednesday, January 7
Women’s Auxiliary. The Auxiliary is under the
Wednesday, February 4
chairmanship of Marlene Fricker since presi$10.00 for adults | $5.00 for children
dent Janet Malofiy took office on April 1,
(Dessert is Available for Purchase | Fully Stocked Cash Bar)
2014.
Originally, dubbed “The Ladies Section,”
Have a great dinner with the Schnitzel-Boy
this group was officially called “Women’s
at the UNITED GERMAN HUNGARIANS
Auxiliary” with the advent of our new constitution, which took effect in 1965. Theresa
Schnitzel!
Kirsch was chairman for many years, followed by Anna Ehling who guided this group The Favorite Treat!
for over 40 years. In 2007, Anna was succeeded by Connie Reiter who successfully For Little Boys &
chaired the “Women” until she was appointGirls to Eat!
ed with her husband, John, as the Kitchen
Artwork by
Sofi Walter
Chairmen by Janet in 2014.
I believe our Women’s Auxiliary has been
holding our Penny Parties since the 1970s.
“A NIGHT OUT”
This is quite a long time and they have always
—WINTER DINNER—
been successful. We hope to continue doing
these fall and spring events for many years to
Friday, January 16
come.
Doors Open at 7:30pm
Although some assume that the Penny
Dinner Is Served at 8:00pm
Party is only a few hours’ work, it is far from
$25.00
that as the prize purchaser, Kathi Galgon, the
INCLUDES
ticket sellers and reservationists, Emily and
A
Delicious
Chicken Dinner
Lisa Fricker, and those Marlene thanked in
(With 1 Glass of Wine)
her e-mail – Kathy Noel, Nichole Deely, Karen
Entertainment | Fully Stocked Cash Bar
David, Cindy Proll, Janet Malofiy, Heather
Hubert, Connie Reiter, Susi Hartmann, Kim
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and Emma Walter, Kristen Reiter, Alex Blank,
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Stevie Paul, Dan Galgon, Werner Fricker III,
Enjoy
a charming dinner out with your significant other at your club!
Katie Palnik, Kathe Hubert, Friedel HelmThis winter, get away from the routine & enjoy a meal &
linger, Hanni Reiter, Anna and Joe Hartmann a drink with friends at the United German Hungarians!
and as always when mentioning names – all
those who helped in any way and their
—A NIGHT IN VIENNA—
names were not listed, can attest. We thank
Saturday, February 7
those who donated items. There is a lot of
Join us as we transform the little town of Oakford in
setting up to do and if we did not have our
Bucks County, to an Austrian dream.
dancers who helped in this area with the
table set-ups and who help in many areas of
DONUT DAY DRINK SPECIALS
our club life, we would not be able to continue these events. Many of the other ladies
Tuesday, February 17
groups from the German clubs are discontin- Come out to the club on this Tuesday and take part in
some special pricing for Fat Tuesday
uing their two Penny Parties yearly to only
one a year. We fortunately are still able to
continue and if all our committees and MEETING NOTICE:
groups continue to work together, we will —ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING—
remain United and Continuing Our Proud
Sunday, March 1
Traditions!
ef
11:00am
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