MAY 2016 President’s Message: Last year when I wrote this message we were just getting out from under mountains of snow. This year hopefully we are coming out of a very dull, dreary, grey winter. The pussy willows are going full force and the trees are budding out. Now for a bit more sunshine!! I know that I am among those who are not completely comfortable with all the new social media BUT right now I am bouncing between working on newsletter material and watching a live feed of an American eaglet hatching. How would any of us be able to do that without the internet. Which brings me to our website. We hope you have been checking it out especially if you have misplaced your newsletter and want to see what we have been up to. Our Vice-President, Jefferson Davis, is now responsible for the Website Committee and will be working with Frances Thompson and Aaron McCasland, our webmasters, to be sure that it is kept current. If there is anything you would like to see on the site please let us know by leaving a message at the club. Our chorus has been actively participating in the process of reinventing the saengerfest which historically has been held every three years. As the number of choruses in the NYS Saengerbund has dwindled it has become apparent that some changes need to be made. We have responded to a call for comments and have completed the follow-up questionnaire. By the time you read this newsletter there will have been a Bundes Music Committee meeting where the responses were reviewed. At the convention in October decisions will be made about changes. If you are a former singer and have any questions or comments about this process please let me know. Everyone’s input is important. We look forward to seeing you at our June 5 th concert when we will be joined by The Hudson Valley Youth Chorale. For this concert our English songs come from the Shaker tradition. Music and dance are an integral part of the lives of this religious sect which came to the United States in 1774. You may be familiar with their song “Simple Gifts” which we will be singing and which Aaron Copland adapted in his score for the ballet “Appalachian Spring.” I wish all of you a wonderful summer filled with brilliant colors. 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 K K i i n n g g s s t t o o n n M M a a e e n n n n e e r r c c h h o o r r a a n n d d D D a a m m e e n n c c h h o o r r I I n n c c . . 37 Greenkill Avenue Kingston, New York 12401 (845) 338-3763 www.kingstonmaennerchoranddamenchor.org
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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.
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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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
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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
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.
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.
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