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Hildegard
Memorial
Day
Memorial Day is celebrated to remember all those who have served in the armed forces and especially those who gave their lives. Please take time to honor these great heroes; our sons, daughters, and their families.
Founded 1868
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Deutscher Chorverbund
I hope you all have successfully
endured and survived this long,
never ending, and arduous winter
and enjoyed a most pleasant early
Eastertide.
The birds are singing, the flowers
are blooming, DDeerr LLeennzz iisstt ddaa and
it’s almost show time. Music
directors and singers around the state have been
sharpening their choral skills, exercising their vocal
cords, and reenergizing their minds and souls in
anticipation of their upcoming Frühlings Konzerte.
SSave OOur SSängerfeste
As reported in the January newsletter, our mutual
goal: to promote and advance German culture and
tradition through music and education hasn’t changed;
our ability to sustain this goal has. With the decline of
singers in our German choruses, our sängerfest
participation is at an all time low. We are now at a
critical point in sustaining our German choral ideals
and sängerfest traditions. We cannot continue to
meet as viable choruses, unless we develop
alternatives to our traditional sängerfest events. To
make any improvements we must redefine our
processes and readjust our procedures.
Each of the active choruses in the New York State
Sängerbund has met with their director to discuss
and understand their position on the pros and cons
of the current sängerfest format; what to keep, what
to change, what can be improved, and what to cut
out. Each chorus has listed and forwarded their
suggestions on the length and frequency of
sängerfest, financial considerations, and major
events: Welcome, Mass Chorus Concert, After-
Glow, Competitive Prize Singing, and Farewell.
We have received these specific suggestions,
merged them into a survey questionnaire, and
distributed it to the choruses so they can review the
overall viewpoints from throughout the sängerbund.
The combined results of the survey questionnaire
will help the delegates at the Spring Bundes Music
Committee meeting to develop a preliminary
modified sängerfest outline with sufficient details to
understand a viable approach to our shrinking
chorus dilemma. Final discussions to alternatives to
our traditional sängerfest events can be ratified at
the annual convention in Buffalo.
I gratefully acknowledge the hard work and
dedication of all the singers, delegates, officers, and
directors who participated in this research for their
dedication, inspiration, and thoughtful deliberation.
We are all committed to support and sustain the
New York State Sängerbund and dedicated to its
future development and success.
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Please take the time to extend a
hand of friendship:
WWaallttrraauudd VViiaannaallee
Waltraud was accepted for membership on February
10, 2016. She joined as a singer, a welcome
addition to the choir. She was introduced to the
club by Bruce Wolf, a fellow member and a willing
worker. She was born in Haselbach in Bavaria,
Germany. She graduated High School in Bavaria
and then went to Munich where she studied
pharmacy. Waltraud arrived in the United States in
1982. Currently she lives in Kingston with her
husband Daniel; they have been married 34 years
and they have 3 sons. Waltraud is a licensed
pharmacist in New York State and is employed at
Health Alliance Hospital, formerly known as
Benedictine Hospital. She also practices Reishii
which is healing touch. In addition, she is a
spiritual person, and is affiliated with Outreach
Programs. For relaxation she enjoys reading and
likes to bake.
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It is spring and to some it seems that something has been missing at the beginning of this year. Well it is not the Stammtisch! Since the beginning of this year we have met six times. Still we are meeting every other week except if there are unforeseen events which there haven’t been so far. Our smallest group this year has been four people, our largest eleven. I am particularly happy for some members coming back to our gathering after they had a rather long absence from the Stammtisch. Also, I am very happy to mention that we have had some new participants joining us! Without any doubt there is an endless supply of topics that we are able to talk about and it never gets dull. From dialects, cooking recipes, presidential campaign protagonists to major topics such as the refugee crisis or interesting books, we talk about everything that we want to!
We have even had conversations in four different languages, although of course German is the language that we are using in an almost exclusive manner. An absolute highlight this year so far has been a very generous gift of a bottle of fresh made Maple Syrup to each one of us by our dear friend from the Bruderhof Community/Mount Academy! And yes, of course, we still have homemade meals, mostly soups or stews and delicious homemade bakery goods.
We are hoping to attract more new participants. Everybody who enjoys speaking and listening to German is herzlich wilkommen! Our next meetings will be: May 5th, May 19th, June 2nd and June 16th. At this point it is not clear if we will meet during summer or take a break! For more information please contact me at 845-527-4925 or email me at [email protected]
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Dr. Dorcinda C. Knauth, Music Director Sherry Thomas, Assistant Music Director
Plan to join us for a festive afternoon of joy! Call your friends and neighbors!
Start the Spring Season in Friendship, Fellowship, and Gemütlichkeit.
Doors Open at Noon Hors d'Oeuvres 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Concert 1:00 pm Followed by
Full Cold Buffet Viennese Dessert Table
Coffe and Tea Cash Bar
Dance Music by
Alpine Squeeze 2:30pm-6:30 pm
All Inclusive Ticket $30.00 per person
Reservations Requested - Please Call
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The 2016 Scholarship Award winners will be announced at the Spring Concert.
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Alte Kameraden
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Condolences to the family of member
Herbert A. Schilling.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
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CCOONNVVAALLEESSCCIINNGG:: Some of our
members and friends on the road to
recovery include an amazing array
of walking wounded, medical
healers, and surgery veterans. Everyone is
reportedly doing well. Recuperating from hospital
stays, various illnesses, and health related issues are
MMeemmbbeerrss Inge Luettger, Irmgard Mueller,
Walter Bruchholz, and Michael Scheunemann.
We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers, and
wish you all a rapid and successful return to good
health. Please send them a friendship note.
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The Hudson Valley Youth Chorale 21 Years of Music
http://www.hvyc.org
Cost for tickets is $10 at the door.
Alumni and kids under 12 are free!
Saturday, 7 May 2016
8:30 AM – 4 PM
Miller Middle School Lake Katrine, NY http://www.womenshealthexpo.com
The Women's Health & Fitness Expo was started
in 2000 and has become the largest event of its
kind in New York State. This year, the Annual
Women's Health & Fitness Expo features:
o Over 100 booths and exhibits
o Over 20 free health screenings
o Seminars and workshops
o Healthy Food Court with cooking demos and
samples from area chefs
o Ongoing exercise and fitness demonstrations
o "The Doctor is In"booth featuring private
consultations with specialists
o Book signings by noted authors
o Spa treatments
o Complementary disciplines (aromatherapy,
stress reduction techniques, etc.)
The Expo presents everything from traditional
medical modalities to alternative health practices,
fitness and cooking demonstrations, and much
more. The overall focus is prevention and
learning, and each woman will take something
different away from her experience at the Expo.
Dr. Debra Karnasiewicz is the founder and
director of the Women's Health and Fitness
Foundation and an internist with a thriving
medical practice. Her responsibilities, including
coordination of dozens of community outreach
programs from osteoporosis screenings to breast
cancer awareness seminars, helped convince her of
the necessity of encouraging women to spend more
time and energy on taking care of their own needs.
"Most of us tend to fragment our health into
little compartments - what we eat, how or if we
exercise, medical check-ups, meditation, taking
vitamins or supplements or medications - but the
various disciplines are not at odds with each
other," says Dr. Karnasiewicz. "
The approach and focus of our Expo is very
unique; we ' bring it all together' in one place so
women can choose what appeals to them.
Becoming more health-conscious is a process and
it's different for everybody. We give women
access to the best information and experts in the
fields of health, nutrition and fitness."
Join thousands of women to learn, unwind, ask
questions and get all the tools you need for
healthier living! This is a day for women and
their families.
Over 150 exhibits. 20+ free health screenings
(osteoporosis, blood pressure, glucose,
depression, body fat, and others). Informative
seminars, workshops and fitness demos. Private
mini-consultations with specialists at “The
Doctor is In” booth. A healthy cooking food
court, Spa area, and More!
Miller Middle School is location at 65 Fording Place
Road Lake Katrine, NY. It is off of Neighborhood
Road about 1 Mile North of Tech City.
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In our last issue we reported that our member Gertrude Asendorf’s 78-foot-tall Norway spruce tree was cut down at her Gardiner home on Route 44-55. It was shipped to Midtown Manhattan, decorated, and brought joy to millions as the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
Well, after the season is over you just can’t put a tree that size out on the curb for pick-up. It was sent to a lumber mill, cut up, and returned to the Hudson Valley. The lumber will be used to build a Habitat for Humanity home in Newburgh. Now that’s Recycling!
From the Archives Hildegard Edling - Historian/Archivist
TTRREEAASSUURREERR
Fred Schreiner 1974
“unknown” 1975
Helga Bruening 1976 to 1981
Lieselotte Kraemer 1982 to 1987
Helga Bruening 1988 to 1989
Gus Hansen 1990 to 1992
Dorothy Birmingham 1993
Elizabeth Hansen 1994 to 1997
Herman Koelmel 1998 to 1999
Joan Arena 2000 to 2012 (part)
Angela Hartrum 2012 (part), to 2016
The treasurer’s position has changed dramatically
from the days of reporting bills paid and income
received with perhaps five items in each category.
Ever changing laws, rules and regulations require
greater diligence on the part of our treasurer than
ever dreamed of even in the 20th
century. Our
thanks to Angela for doing such an excellent job.
We cordially welcome you to the Kingston Maennerchor and Damenchor! We are happy to greet you and encourage your participation in as many future functions as possible. Your continued support is sincerely welcomed and appreciated. Your attendance and participation is a wonderful way to enjoy the fellowship of our members and share in our camaraderie and gemütlichkeit. We hope that you enjoy our events and join us with renewed determination that the Kingston Maennerchor and Damenchor, will continue to flourish and prosper.
The German Community
Around the State
As you travel around New York State this summer drop
in and say hello to our cousins working hard to maintain
our German heritage and traditions. There are many
traditional festivals and concerts scheduled but when
you need a break along the way, stop and check-out the
various venues you could enjoy.
German-American Club of Albany http://www.germanamericanclubofalbany.com/index.html 32 Cherry Street Albany, NY 12205
518.482.5845 Although the Troy Germania has shed their properties they have been warmly welcomed by their brothers and sisters in Albany. Explore their Schuetzenpark Biergarten and you’ll find good food, drink, and Gemütlichkeit.
German Club of Binghamton http://www.binghamtongermanclub.com 218 Loughlin Road Binghamton, NY 13904
607.775.5265 Breakfast in the Woods on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day. Sommer Biergarten and Oktoberfest Festivals
Buffalo Schwaben Chor and Buffalo Spring Garden Assc. http://www.springarden.com 716.674.1539
3838 Two Rod Road, East Aurora, NY 14052
Maifest, Waldfest, German-Polish Celebration, Schlachtfest
Concordia Singing Society
138 Concordia Drive, Gloversville, NY 12078
http://www.concordiasingingsociety.com/ 518.725.4813 Enjoy their hall and outdoor pavilion Thursday Wing Night, Friday Night Dinners, Oktoberfest.
Kingston Maennerchor and Damenchor http://www.kingstonmaennerchoranddamenchor.org 37 Greenkill Avenue, Kingston, New York 12401
845 338-3763 Concerts, 2 Sunday Breakfasts, Wurstfest
Germania Singing Society of Poughkeepsie http://www.germaniapok.com 845.471.0609 37 Old Degarmo Road Poughkeepsie NY 12603
Wednesday Lunches, Friday Night Biergarten, Oktoberfest.
Rochester Saengerchor
and Federation of German American Societies
http://rochestergerman.org 150 Spencerport Rd, Rochester, NY 14606
585.426.7835 Picnic, Germanfest, Oktoberfest.
Liederverein Syracuse and German-American Society of Central NY http://www.germanamericanscny.com/events.html 315.475.0282 or 315.675.832 Picnic, Oktoberfest, Weinlesefest
Utica Maennerchor 315.735.5882
http://www.uticamaennerchor.com
5535 Flanagan Rd, Marcy, NY 13403-0441]
Wi-Fi Café, Friday Night Dinners, Saturday Lunches, Oktoberfest.
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MEMBER DUES INFORMATION:
The Bylaws of the Kingston Maennerchor and Damenchor were last amended effective October 10, 2012. The purpose was to clarify and update the Categories of Membership regarding Dismissal and procedure for Dismissal. Copies were provided as soon as they were available to all of our members either in person or via US Postal Service. Upon acceptance, each new member is also given a copy of the Bylaws. lf you need a copy, please contact me or another officer so that you can receive one.
Please refer in the Bylaws to: page 11-, H. c - Non-Payment of dues, page 12, 2. Procedure for Dismissal, b. (2) lf dues remain unpaid by June 30th, the person in question will be dismissed as a member, and b. (3) Subject member shall be notified in writing of his/her dismissal and a that time shall be advised of the reinstatement procedure.
Reminders are posted in the Chor's Newsletters and at the hall, as well as mailed notices. payment of dues are appreciated in the beginning of each year. Dues, donations and income from our events and raffles are the means with which our organization can keep the club operating.
lf you are unsure what your membership status is or have any questions concerning your membership, please call my home number at (845) 336-7440. If you get my answering machine, kindly leave a clear message with your name and phone number. I will return all calls that provide this necessary information.
Whatever your decision is, we would love to see you at our various events. Please stay in touch.
Annemarie Harms, Financial Secretary
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The mission of our organization, as stated in our bylaws, is "the preservation and promotion of German culture, heritage, and traditions through music and song. As part of that mission, we have provided scholarship awards for almost thirty years to area high school graduating seniors
Eligibility requires that applicants maintained high academic standards in high school, studied German for two or more years, and were involved in a music-related activity. Throughout the years, the applications reflected an exceptional group of young adults who showed excellence and achievement in both their academic and personal pursuits.
Applications for the 2015 scholarship Awards were received only from Red Hook High School students. The selection of awards was, therefore, handled differently than in previous years. With our club's approval, the committee selected one $300.00 award and two- runners-up award of $150.00 each.
Congratulation to Joseph Lewis, who was awarded $300.00, and Shane Digan and Brandon Voll, who each received $150.00.
It was a pleasure to welcome our winners at our June 7th spring concert. Best wishes for continued success in their future endeavors.
Many thanks to Red Hook Central School German teachers, Aaron McCasland and Fran Thompson and Erica Kreider-Mueller (retired), who helped instruct and guide Red Hook's German language students. I am pleased to note that they are also members of our organization.
With support of our club's members, $300.00 was also awarded to the Hudson Valley Youth Chorale, directed by Mathew Camara. The Chorale was created to enhance the lives of children by offering them the opportunity to strive for excellence in choral singing in a non-competitive and nurturing environment. These boys and girls from the 3'd through 8th grades have been delighting audiences since 1995. They sing at concerts at our hall and perform in other venues. I encourage you to attend their enthusiastic, enjoyable performances'.
A big "Thank you" to Linda Koelmel, who was Chairperson of the Scholarship Committee from 2005 to 2014. We appreciate that you stepped up to the plate when there was an opening for that assignment. You did a terrific job. Thank you also to Anne Hatesaul Lane, for her support and assistance in selecting this year's winners.
Annemarie Harms, Committee chairperson
TTAALLEENNTT CCOORRNNEERR As you may or may not know we have a
“hooker” amongst us – traditional and punch
rug hooker that is. Hildegard Edling has been
honored by having a photo of her “RRaabbbbiittss iinn tthhee
RRoouunndd”” Wool on Wool punched pillow chosen
for the RReeeetthh RRuugg RReettrreeaatt 22001166 brochure. Reeth
is located in the Yorkshire Dales of northern
England. Her piece will travel to the retreat so
that the students can have a close look at how
this technique is done.
Meanwhile Franz Heigemeir continues to
astound with new and ever more creative ideas.
Lately, instead of working with a brush he’s
been using an ax. “I am fascinated with the
texture of split wood” says Franz. This piece
called “EEaarrllyy SSppaanniisshh GGaalllleeoonn” is only 14” wide.
It was in a juried show at the Woodstock Art
Society and was purchased the very first day of
its showing. Franz now believes that, “change is
sometimes good”.
Congratulations Franz, we just wonder what he
will do next.
Show Us Your Stuff
We know you’re out there, we know you are doing it! You’re crocheting, knitting, gardening, hiking, visiting scenic places, or preparing great food. Don’t bury your skills under a rock. Whatever your hobby, whatever you enjoy doing; take a picture, tell your story, and share your talent with us.
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TThhrreeee BBaarriittoonneess There once were three baritones who were good
friends; brothers in music. They enjoyed
singing and working together at the
männerchor, and challenging each other with
humor in camaraderie and friendship.
On the 4th
of July in 1986, while the Tall Ships
were sailing in New York Harbor celebrating
the reopening of the Statue of Liberty, Franz
Brendle brought his nephew to the JFK Airport.
He took the long route via NJ and the
Verrazano-Narrows Bridge so Michael could
see the tall sails before he returned to Germany.
A few weeks later God called Franz to join His
heavenly chorus. We said our final Abschieds-
gruß on his 49th
Birthday.
This July mark’s the 30th Anniversary of our
former president’s passing. We still miss him
dearly, cherish his memory, and always remember
his generous, joyful, and pleasant personality. He
lived his life with dignity and class. We keep him
in our hearts and maintain his legacy as an
inspiration to continue our German heritage.
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Wir sind traurig, weil Du gingst,
aber dankbar, dass Dich hier waren.
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President Hildegard Edling
Vice President Jefferson Davis
Correspondence Sec Alina Nitzschner
Recording Secretary Christa Scheitz
Treasurer Angela Hartrum
Financial Secretary Annemarie Harms
Archivist/Historian Hildegard Edling
Trustee 2016 Annemarie Harms
Trustee 2017 Walter Bruchholz
Trustee 2018 Chris Kohler
Honorary President Dorothy Birmingham
Honorary President John Bruening
Honorary President Herman Koelmel
Honorary President Ernest Mann
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Bar John Bruening
Good & Welfare Marion Hohn
House W.Vogt/R. Edling
Scholarship Annemarie Harms
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Editor Hermann Koelmel
Transcription Christa Scheitz
Talent Corner Hildegard Edling
Archives Hildegard Edling
Introducing Doris Vogt
Reporters Club Members
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Music Director Dr. Dorcinda Knauth
Asst. Music Director Sherry Thomas
Music Chairs Donna Stegner - Hildegard Edling
2016 Events
May 7th Women's Health & Fitness Expo 8:30 AM – 4 PM
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