German-American Social Club of Peekskill, Inc



German-American Social Club of Peekskill, Inc.

11 Kramers Pond Road

P.O. Box 395

Putnam Valley, NY 10579

845-528-5800



September 2009 Newsletter

Dear Members,

Our 2009 Oktoberfest is almost here. It will run on 12 and 13 September. As always, we need all members to do their part by helping with the setup 8–11 September and by working at our booths on the two days of the event. Please let Chrissy Meslener know if you are able to help with setup. Let Kathy Scherer know if you will work at one of the food, beverage, or entertainment booths. Oktoberfest cleanup is scheduled for 15 September.

Our German band this year is die Schlauberger, a popular musical group that has performed at Trump Taj Mahal and Tropicana Casinos in Atlantic City, the Texas Wurstfest, the Hunter Mountain German Alps Festival, the Cincinnati Oktoberfest, German Fest Milwaukee, Bethlehem Musikfest, and New York City’s Carnegie Hall.

We especially want to thank our Oktoberfest sponsors: Absolute Flooring (, 914-245-0225), Bill Volz Westchester Jeep Dodge Chrysler (914-739-7100, ), German Kino Plus (404-418-5035, ), Hudson Valley Renegades Baseball (845-838-0094, ), Putnam Waste Disposal (, 845-528-7111, 845-628-5000), Sansotta Brothers Italian Specialties (, 914-526-4260).

Donations Needed: The homemade baked goods donated by our members are always popular with our Oktoberfest visitors and are also great moneymakers for the club. Please plan to bring homemade cookies, cakes, cupcakes, brownies, strudel, or other delicacies to the dessert table.

We also need donations to fill our raffle baskets. Items for the two baskets of cheer as well as articles suitable for other raffle baskets are needed and appreciated. Please plan to donate and buy some chances at our raffle table.

Upcoming Events

German-American Steuben Parade. Our club will be represented at this annual German Heritage Event. We will provide transportation as long as someone volunteers to drive the van down to the city. After the parade, enjoy the German-American Friendship Party under the big tent in Central Park. We have 15 tickets for the party at $10 each. If you are interested in marching in the parade and/or attending the Friendship Party, please let me know (Linda Geppert, 845-628-9283 or . I can tell you from personal experience that the parade is lots of fun. There are many fantastic bands from Germany and lots of entertainment afterwards at the Friendship Party.

Fall Dance. This event takes place on 3 October. The always popular band, Mario and Joe, will entertain us. This is a prepaid event. Call Marilyn or Herman Buck to make your reservation, and mail your check to Marilyn Buck, PO Box 9 Stormville, NY. For more details, see the flyer at the end of this newsletter.

Christmas Party. Our annual Christmas dinner dance will be on Saturday, 12 December at our clubhouse. The Alpine Squeeze will entertain us. We will have more details in the October newsletter.

Children’s Christmas Party. For details, please see the last page of this newsletter.

New Year’s Eve. In 2009 we will hold a New Year’s Eve party at the clubhouse. The Alpine Squeeze will entertain us on that special night.

Membership Meetings

Saturday, 26 September, 7:30 pm. The September meeting features German fare. Price will be determined.

Saturday evening, 17 October. Menu to be determined.

Sunday afternoon, 15 November. Our annual goulash dinner and nominations meeting.

Saturday evening, 5 December, 7:30 PM. Election of officers for 2010.

Food Basket

The club continues to collect food for our food basket, which are usually donated to the needy through Grace Lutheran Church in Yorktown. The food basket is especially important during the holiday season, when many of us struggle not to put on pounds and those falling on hard times struggle to fill their bellies and those of their loved ones. Please continue your generosity and bring nonperishable items to the Club on Friday evenings or to meetings.

2009 Membership Dues

Dues are due now. Send or give your dues payment to Monika Wolf. Her mailing address is 13 Boswell Road, Putnam Valley, NY 10579. Although members on social security who have belonged to the club for at least ten years need only pay $25, we are asking that they pay the full $50 if they can afford it. The club will appreciate the extra money in these financially difficult times.

Good and Welfare

Paul Scherer will undergo knee surgery for a torn miniscus at the beginning of September. Paul, usually one of our most energetic members, will be forced to take it easy for a while. we wish him a speedy recovery.

Do You Know

The Steuben Parade was named by its founders after Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, a Prussian General who served under General George Washington in our Revolutionary War. Von Steuben is still regarded as one of the most important German Americans, as his training of the young American troops made victory against the British possible and so his work helped in gaining independence for the United States of America.

Friedrich von Steuben was born in Magdeburg. Steuben accompanied his father to the Russian Empire when Friedrich Wilhelm I, King of Prussia, ordered him into the service of Czarina Anna I. The family returned to Prussia after the accession of Frederick the Great to the throne in 1740.

Steuben was schooled in Breslau by Jesuits and, by the age of 17, was an officer in the Prussian military. During the Seven Years' War he was a member of an infantry unit but served primarily as a staff officer. By 1761 he had risen to the rank of captain and was serving in the Prussian general headquarters. The army was greatly reduced in size at the end of the war, and Steuben was one of many Prussian officers suddenly without work. But his experience on a professional general staff, an agency then practically unknown outside of Prussia, would prove to be valuable in his American career.

The Annual Fall Dance

October 3, 2009

Featuring Mario and Joe

(If Joe is unavailable, Mario’s new partner will perform)

Doors open at 6:00 PM Dinner at 7:00 PM

Entertainment at 8:00 PM

Beef Tenderloin Dinner, w/ Dessert

Members: $30.00 Guests: $35.00

Casual Dress

This is a prepaid event. Reservations Required

Call Marilyn or Herman Buck at 845-227-5159

Make checks payable to: German-American Social Club of Peekskill, NY

Mail to Marilyn Buck, PO Box 9, Stormville, NY 12582

Children’s Christmas Party

December 6, 2 PM – 5 PM

Featuring crafts, a magician and a visit from Santa Claus. Refreshments will be provided. $5.00 per family. A family consists of members with their children, or grandchildren. Example: if the parents of the grandchildren attend, this is now two families, and the cost will be $10.00. Bring a gift for each child you are bringing to the party. Make sure that the name of the child is clearly marked on the gift. Santa will give out the gifts.

Please let us know how many children, parents, grandparents, etc. will be attending this party. Notify Marilyn Buck with this information at 845-227-5159. Donations of cookies, etc. are greatly appreciated.

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Officers:

President: Linda Geppert

1st Vice President: Kathy Scherer

2nd Vice President: Chrissy Meslener

Secretary: Anna Schramek

Treasurer: Eric Boggs

Financial Secretary:

Monika Wolf

Directors:

Jeff Bernert

Herman Buck

Marilyn Buck

Kurt Kampp

Frank Schusteritsch

Fred Sprado

George Wolf

Alternate Directors:

Judy Hansen

Richard Hansen

Committee Chairpersons:

Bar Manager: Volunteer needed

Grounds: Frank Schusteritsch

Building: Paul Geppert

By-Laws: Fred Sprado

Entertainment: Board of Directors

Kitchen Coordinator:

Volunteer needed

Membership: Kathy Scherer

Newsletter: Linda Geppert

Public Relations: Chrissy Meslener

Rentals: Paul Scherer

Reservations:

Chrissy Meslener

Kathy Scherer

Linda Geppert

Souvenirs: Kathy Scherer

Tag Sale: Monika Wolf

Webmaster: Kurt & Maggie Kampp

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