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Newsletter No 47
Brisbane Deutscher Turnverein
Inc
416 Vulture St
East Brisbane QLD 4169
Phone: 07 3391 2434
E-mail:
www.brisbanegermanclub.com
Club Opening hours:
Monday: closed
Tues 12noon—late
Wed—Sat 11am—late
Sunday 11.30—5pm
Frühschoppen 2nd Sunday of month
Restaurant
Phone: 3391 2091
Monday: closed
Tues to Wed
12.00—2.00pm 5.00pm—8.00pm
Thurs
12.00—2.00pm 5.00pm—8.30pm
Fri/Sat
12.00—2.00pm 6.00pm—9.00pm
Sun
12.00—2.00pm
Office
Tues—Fri 9.00—5.00
Inside this issue:
Brisbane German Club News Letter
Dec 2016 —Jan 2017
Presidents Report 1
Liedertafel/Liederkranz
Report
2
Skat News
Bar News
3
3
Ladies Kaffee Klatsch 5
Ladies Group 6
Alpenrosen News
7
Treffpunkt News 8
Events & Dates 9
Obituaries 9
New Members 9
Stammtisch News 10
About Andrew 11
Function Plan 12
their annual Christmas
concert again and it has
some very popular
Christmas songs in
German and English on
their program.
Don’ t fo rge t the
Members’ Christmas
Party on 11th December
starting at 2pm.
The Club will be closed
from 5pm on Saturday
24th December until it
opens again on Tuesday
3rd January 2017 to
resume trading.
M y s e l f a n d t h e
Committee wish all Club
staff, members and
friends a very Merry
Christmas and a happy,
healthy and prosperous
New Year.
Liebe Mitglieder und
Freunde,
Das Weihnachtsfest
sowie das Ende des
Jahres 2016 steht vor der
Türe und wir schauen
zuversichtlich dem neuen
Jahr entgegen.
Das Komitee und ich
wünschen allen ein
Dear Members & Friends,
This year’s Oktoberfest is
well and truly behind us and
it was a success despite the
black-out we experienced
on Saturday night. I would
like to take the opportunity
to thank all the volunteers
and staff for their
dedication and help during
the last 12 months. Without
your contributions, this year
would not have been the
success it’s been so far.
Thank you to everyone who
made the effort to support
the Club throughout the
last 12 months as well.
The Melbourne Cup on
Tuesday 1 November was
also great. I loved judging
the Hat Parade and
watching the race itself on
the big screen.
The Club has been
inundated with Christmas
parties to be held here and
a l so the Ch i ld ren ’ s
Christmas party on Saturday
3rd December is well
organised this year.
On Sunday 4 December at
2pm, the choir is holding
g e s e g n e t e s
We ihnachtsfes t , e in
g l ü c k l i c h e s u n d
erfolgreiches Neues Jahr
und mögen Ihre Wünsche
für 2017 in Erfüllung
gehen.
Ich bedanke mich viemals
für Ihre Unterstützung
u n d F r e u n d s c h a f t
während des Jahres und
hoffe, Sie alle im
kommenden Jahr wieder
begrüssen zu können.
Freundliche Grüsse/In
Friendship,
Euer Präsident/Your
President
Monika Kortz
From the President’s Desk
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Liedertafel /
Liederkranz
Choir Practice:
Tuesday
6.30-9.00pm
For information
ring:
Rainer 3821 5223
Karl 3848 9650
Monika 3397 0971
mariakortz@
bigpond.com
The choir will hold their
Christmas party on Tuesday
6 December in the Lounge
and Keller Bar from 6pm
onwards.
After the Party, the choir will
go on holiday for a well
deserved rest and come back
refreshed on Tuesday 28
February 2017.
We are still in the process of
getting organised for the
next Sängerfest which may
be held in Bendigo towards
the end of September or
beginning of October 2017.
Once we have received
confirmation of the place
and date, we will let you
know, as there are
supporters of the choir who
wish to come along and be
part of the event.
Once again, thank you for
your support and we'll see
you all at our Christmas
Concert on Sunday 4
December at 2.00pm.
We are still looking for
singers wishing to join our
choir. It’s never too late to
Hello Everyone!
Thank you for the great
support you gave to the
Liedertafel/Liederkranz over
the last 12 months by visiting
our concerts and hopefully
enjoyed them!
The choir wishes to thank Olga
and Leo for their terrific work
over the year. Olga for playing
the piano and Leo for
conducting us and keeping us
amused with the jokes he tells
us during the breaks.
We received an invitation to
attend the celebration of 150
years of the Bethesda Lutheran
Church in Beenleigh on 27
November to perform some of
our songs. The event will also
be filmed for a documentary
film by the History Channel as
part of a four-episode series.
For your information, Pastor
Gottfried Hausmann who
founded the Bethesda Mission
and Church in 1866, has been
mentioned in our 100 year
history book of the German
Club and even has a photo of
him in it.
have some fun and entertain
others with your singing!
We start practicing again on
Tuesday 28 February 2017
from 6.30—9.00pm in the
hall of the German Club.
Wishing you a Merry
Christmas and a Happy New
Year in 2017.
Monika Kortz (Secretary)
IN THE MONTHS OF
D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 6 —
JANUARY 2017
G. Kirberg (3.12.);
O. Lipsky (11.12.);
A. Giesberts (13.12.);
A. Ambrose (2.1.);
L. Kuster (17.1.);
Liedertafel/Liederkranz Report
FOR SALE
GINGERBREAD
HOUSES Large $35-00
Small $25-00
Available now Enquire at the bar
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Skat News
Skat:
Für weitere auskunft:
Werner Simke
3300 2565
0410 118 371
Skatbericht... Hello Skatfreunde, Bei unserem Oktober Skat waren 10 Spieler anwesend. Den ersten Preis erspielte sich M. Heise mit 2998 Punkten. Weitere Ptatzierungen wie folgt; 2...W. Bummer 2380 P. 3...S. Svarbic 2361 P. Bei unserem November Skat waren 9 Spieler anwesend. Den ersten Preis erspielte sich A. March mit 2700 Punkten. Weitere Platzierungen wie folgt; 2...W. Konig 2168 P. 3...S. Svarbic 2137 P. Wir spielen Preis Skat jeden zweiten Sonntag im Monat, Startzeit 11-00 Uhr...Jeden Zweiten Mittwoch spielen wir unseren Freundschafts Skat Startzeit 1-00 Uhr Weitere Auskunft Werner Simke.......3300 2565......0410 118371
Bar News
German Club
Happy Hours
Tuesday
to Sunday 12pm—
2pm
Dear Members and Guests,
The Club is now investing in new Point of Sale hardware and software and you will soon see
the fruits of this in January. You will be able to look forward to being able to Tap & Go on
your payments. We will be offering our Social Members some more benefits as well. Watch
this space….
“Beauty lies in the eyes of the beerholder”
Anon,
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Ladies Kaffee ~Klatsch
Dear Members and Friends just a special message to mark the 20th Anniversary of the Kaffee ~ Klatsch. I am happy to say that we still have a few founding
Members enjoying our monthly get together, however over the years we have
been fortunate to welcome and befriend many lovely Ladies to our group.
I would like to mention that in the earlier years I was delighted to organise some
unforgettable and exciting Bus trip’s for us and most often we included extra Club
Members to fill up the large Buses, on some of those memorable Day tours we vis-
ited; The Polish Place, St Bernhard’s Hotel in Mt Tamborine, then off to Maleny, Bribie Island, Stanthorpe and the
Hinze Dam at that time ,we included our Partners leaving them happily in charge of all Spirits, Wine & Beer which
we were allowed to take on Board in those days. These where the most unforgettable excur-
sions.
Lately we have become more modest in our activities; a Luncheon Date at the
“Sofitel” or meeting up with the Ladies from the Gold Coast German Club will
suffice.
In all, I believe we have had some wonderful years together with lasting memories
and frequently forming new friendships~ enjoying a great deal of laughter and song
~ in general being there for each other!
On behalf of everyone from the Kaffee ~ Klatsch I wish the Club Members~ the
Committee ~ Leanne & Danielle, the helpful Bar Staff as well as the employees of
the “ZUM KAISER” Restaurant a
“Merry Christmas and a prosperous and happy New Year!”
“Frohe Weihnachten und ein gesegnetes Neues Jahr ! “
Warm Regards
Gerda Schulz
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT $100 LUCKY DRAW
Dear Members and Guests,
The Club has started holding a weekly Wednesday night lucky draw. A ticket is handed to every customer when they buy a drink e.g. Five drinks purchased equals five tickets. Tickets are handed out from 5.00pm every Wednesday afternoon.
The draw occurs around 7.00pm. and the winner has to be at the club to collect the winnings. If the initial winner is not at the club then another ticket is drawn until the $100 is claimed. Tickets are valid only on the night of issue.
Advertising space now available!
Newsletter distributing to over 5,000 Members.
FULL PAGE ADVERT = $500 + GST HALF PAGE ADVERT = $250 + GST
QUARTER PAGE ADVERT = $125 + GST
Rates valid for 2017 only.
Phone: 3391 2434 or email us at [email protected]
News from the Ladies Group/Frauengruppe
Dear Members and Friends
This year has gone fast again and we thank everybody who supported us at our Fruehschoppen every month buying raffle tickets to win a Dinner for Two from our “Zum Kaiser Restaurant’, something from the bar or the wonderful meat trays. On Sunday 3rd December we will organise “SANTA “to come and hand out some presents to the children, whose Parents, or at least one is a Full-Member of our Club. The Ladies Group donates all the presents. As we all know Grandparents can bring a present for their grandchild, having clearly written their name on it and Santa will hand it out. It will be a lot of fun. We have to join our Clubs Christmas Party with the next Fruehschoppen on 11th December 2016. We will supply nibbles on each table as we have always done. We wish you a Happy Christmas and a successful New Year 2017. Guten Rutsch ins Neue Jahr from Ingrid, Dorit, Trudy and Karen
Ladies
“Kaffee-
Klatsch”
We meet in the
Keller Bar
every 3rd
Thursday of the
month from
11am—3pm.
For more
information,
please contact:
Gerda
(07) 3821 7340
Get well wishes
to all our mem-
bers who are
unfortunately
on the sick list.
Have a quick
recovery!
Das Klub
Komitee wün-
scht allen
Mitgliedern,
die sich im
Moment auf
der Kranken-
liste befinden,
eine baldige
Genesung!
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Alpenrosen
Practice:
Thursday
5.30pm—9.30pm
For more infor-
mation please ring:
Rae Onger
3359 0260
It is with a big sigh of relief that our September/October/November season has come to
a close.
At times we were able to perform as a team … at other times we broke into mini groups
to perform at multiple venues.
Our performance even included filming for Channel 10.
After some 40 performances held all over South East Queensland, the team celebrated our
Christmas party with high festive spirits.
We used the performances at Oktoberfest Brisbane RNA, Brisbane German Club and a
variety of clubs and pubs to polish our new performances for the upcoming biennial
National Dancefest.
We also welcomed our old friend from Tasmania, Peter, who joined us on the dance floor
at the club.
Another friend, Nick, visited with Ruth from Munich … and delivered some new
Trachten pieces for the boys!
We are extending our training nights to perfect our new bell songs and dances in
preparation for the Dancefest in Canberra in April.
Thank you to our family, friends and club members who have continued to support us …
it is greatly appreciated.
We are proud to represent the Brisbane German Club.
Alpenrosen News
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“Treffpunkt” Social Club News
Contacts:
Mario
0414 294 568
Lucas
0408069033
Oleg
0412 227 158
Monika
3397 0971
Amir
0408095718
Our members helping
with the Christmas
Decorations last year.
It has been quiet the last
couple of month for our
group but our next event
will be our Christmas
Party held at the German
Club on Wednesday 14th
December 2016 at 6.30pm
in the ‘Keller Bar’.
Some of our group
members stay busy during
the cricket season by
manning the Club’s car
park which keeps them
out of mischief!
As promised, we will try to
organise another bus trip
for February next year , as
well as a camping & fishing
trip. More about this in the
next newsletter.
Christmas is almost upon us
and everyone is thinking of
going on holiday. It also
means that it is quality time
spent with the family and
spoiling them with
Christmas presents.
We wish all the Club Mem-
bers and friends a Merry
Christmas and a Happy
New Year.
Club Members David Morris, Natasha Hayfa,
Horst Langer, Amir Hayfa and Friend
having fun at the Oktoberfest.
We’d also like to thank the
Club Committee, the bar
staff, the kitchen staff and
the office staff for their
excellent service throughout
the year and wish them a
Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year as well.
Regards,
Oleg
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3rd December
Saturday Childrens Christmas Party
11:30am
4th December
Sunday Choir Christmas Concert
11th December Members Christmas Party &
Sunday Frueschoppen
15th December
Thursday Day/Night Test—
Australia vs Pakistan—
starts 1:00pm—
5 day test
16th December “
Friday
17th December “
Saturday
18th December “
Sunday
19th December “
Monday
24th December
Saturday Closing at 5:00pm
25th December Christmas Day
3rd January
Tuesday Trading recommences
Upcoming events
Gunther Pfuhl. joined the Club on the 19.11.1956 and became a Life
Member on the 21.5.1982. He was 81 years old.
Hans Rademacher was a Life Member. He passed on 8th
October 2016.
WELCOME All new Members to
our Club. Full Members:
Thomas Flottman
Anwen Raeside
Peter Danicic
Julie Clarke
COMMITTEE 2016—2017
PRESIDENT: MONIKA KORTZ
VICE PRESIDENT: ULLA HARNISCH
TREASURER: WALTER BORELL
DIRECTORS: RENATE KOEHN
HORST LANGER
LUKE MATHERS
LUCAS RIETBERG
MARIO ZOCCHI
PAUL SOWA OAM
IN MEMORIAM Robert Herrgott
27.10.1928 – 30.9. 2016
Life Member 15.8.1955 – 30.9.2016 Silver Needle 19.1.1981
Volunteers Needle 22.5.2004 Golden Needle 20.5.2005
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The Board of Directors of the
BRISBANE GERMAN CLUB
wishes all our members and their
families a
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY
NEW YEAR!
FROHE WEIHNACHTEN UND EIN
GUTES NEUES JAHR!
Stammtisch News
Stammtisch
We meet in the Club’s
Keller Bar every Tuesday
from 6.00pm.
For more information,
or to get involved please
email:
Brisbane_stammtisch @hotmail.com
or visit:
facebook.com/groups/brisbanestammtisch
Last Stammtisch of 2016 on 6 December - Nikolaustag! T'is the morning you
wake up to your boots filled with small sweet goodies, so long you cleaned
your boots the night before and put them out for Nikolaus to fill :) well when I
was a kid anyway.........
We'll do our annual Christmas Weihnachts Schrottwichteln! What is this?
Something small from home that you don't need (anymore) – rule: it must not
be bought, could be a used book, baby cutlery, scarf, Tealight holder, Flummi
etc :) ☆☆☆
We'll start with kids at 5:30pm and adults at 7pm in the CHOIR ROOM in the
hall right hand side.
Preparations for your giant fancy dress KARNEVAL party are underway.
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All About Andrew
—our resident musician
I was born in Poland (City of Szczecin) in the year 1950.
The City of Szczecin is probably better know as Stettin, the capital of the
province of Pomerania.
My Parents were, German Mother and Father born in Ukraine.
We spoke at home German, Polish and Russian.
I still recall my Mother singing a beautiful “ Volkslieder“
I started performing in year 1967. For many years I had my own Band and I
was a very promising vocalist.
I attended music school and worked in the local Music Theatre singing classical
Operetta.
In the early 80s my Family and I (Wife Eva and two Sons) decided to leave
Poland and settle in Australia. We arrived in Australia in the year 1983 and
shortly after I joined and became the Manager of The Echo Band.
In 1984 we were performing at the Greek Club (West End) when the German
Club President approached us and asked whether we could play at the German
Club, Vulture Street, East Brisbane.
For many years my Echo Band has performed at various Clubs including The
Polish Club, The Russian Club, The Ukraine Club, The Greek Club, and The
German Club Gold Coast .
We also played many German functions here in Brisbane and at The German
Club Gold Coast, and Oktoberfests at the EKKA and Thornlands.
These days I perform mostly as a “ One Man Band “ at the Brisbane German
Club, and have fully committed myself to the Brisbane German Club.
I am very grateful to the Club “Board of Directors” for the opportunity to
perform every Friday and Saturday Night and at many other Club functions
throughout the year.
During the day, I work for The Brisbane City Council, Development
LIVE MUSIC
Friday and Saturday
night with Andrew
Andrews band in Poland
- 1974
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POSSIBLE FUNCTION PLAN FOR 2017 ALPENROSEN DANCEGROUP EVENING □ BUS TRIP □ CANASTA/YAHTZEE GAMES □ GUEST PERFORMERS □ HAMBURG/BERLIN/VIENNA THEME NIGHT □ MAYFEST □ KARNEVAL NIGHT □ MEMBERS FUNCTION □ TRIVIA NIGHT □ UNDERGROUP EVENING □ OTHER □ Please indicate your preference to any of these events. Any suggestions for Entertainment would be very much appreciated. Please return this Questionnaire to the Office C/o President no later than 15th January 2017. This will give us time to organise and incorporate any functions that you consider for 2017. Thank you for your co-operation.
