GERMAN AMERICAN SOCIETY 5626 N. E. Alameda, Portland, OR 97213 ww 503-775-1585

Email: info@germanamerican.org ww Website: www.germanamerican.org

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

It has been an exciting Summer at the German American Society. Over the past few months, we hosted our annual picnic for the first time at our new location, and it was an overwhelming success! We have also started our 50th year of the Saturday “Deutsche Sprachschule” and have placed our newly designed logo on our building signage. The Library location has been designated and new bookcases have been installed. It should be up and running soon.

Our membership is growing, and we are in the midst of fully realizing the value and potential of the new German Haus.

I would like to express a special “thank you” to the Ladies group for their help and preparation of the food and drink for our picnic and to all the volunteers who gave their time unselfishly to put on this event.

Enjoy the rest of your Summer, and we hope that each of you have a wonderful Fall season.

Best regards, Wolfgang Werner

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SATURDAY LANGUAGE PROGRAM

The GSSOP launched its 5th year on September 14 and currently enrolls over 120 students in 11 classes. Students, staff and families are thrilled to be meeting in the newly remodeled Educational Wing of the Society’s new home at Alameda and 57th. Continuing the established tradition of offering German language courses leavened with strong cultural content, the Saturday Language Program is a key element in the Society’s fulfillment of its non-profit purpose “to further the perpetuation of German ethnic culture, heritage, arts, and language.”

SCHOLARSHIPS: The Society’s Board recently gave its approval to again granting annual Tuition Scholarships to Oregon high school seniors based on their performance on the AATG National German Exam. Scholarship monies to be granted in the coming year will total $7,000.

LIBRARY: Generous shelving has been built in the stairwell area to accommodate the Society’s book collection. The books need to be sorted, after being stored during our move and remodel, and recent additions need to be cataloged and labeled. With any luck, the Library will be ready for use before the end of the year. Anyone interested in volunteering a couple of hours a month to oversee check-outs and returns is encouraged to contact Education Chair, Chris Stehr.

The Saturday German Language Program is celebrating its 50th year on October 5, 2013 in the Max Kade German Heritage Hall at 2:00 pm. A dedication of the Günther Hoffmann Education Wing will also take place. Everyone is welcome to attend and former students are encouraged to share their memories. Please RSVP to Christian Stehr at info@germanamerican.org / 503-775-1585.

The first classes of the Deutsche Sprachschule Portland were held in September 1964 at the downtown German Club. They were organized by Gunther Hoffmann under the umbrella of the General German Aid Society, founded in 1871 and today is known as the German American Society.

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VIENNA, CITY OF MUSIC DREAMS

Join us for a wonderful evening of music, history and refreshments on November 9 at the new German Haus Voice,violin and piano will honor illustrious composers, such as Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Kriesler, Korngold and more. We begin at 6:30 pm with a reception to be followed at 7:30 pm by the performance in the Max Kade Heritage Hall.

Adults $10 Children (up to 18) $ 5

Refreshments available for a small charge

Co-sponsored by the German American Society & Austrian American Society

5626 N.E. Alameda, Portland, OR 97213 503-775-1585

GERMAN LADIES RELIEF SOCIETY BAZAAR & SALE

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 9 am to 3 pm

New, hand-crafted, gently used items for sale. Refreshments available, too!

Call to volunteer or to donate. This is the main fundraiser of the year for the wonderful work the ladies do!

German  American  Society    5626  N.  E.  Alameda  Portland,  OR  97213  503-­‐775-­‐1585    

Deutscher Frauen Hilfs-verein German Ladies Relief Society Ruth Werner, President 503-254-5786

PLEASE NOTE…

Deadline for articles, notices, etc. to be considered for the Winter Newsletter is December 15.

Please submit Newsletter requests to Jeff Betts, Publicity Chair.

Thank you!

 

 

 

 

 

APPLE STRUDEL COOKING CLASS

Saturday October 19 2:30 pm $15.00 Preregistration Required German American Society Learn how to make the delicious apple strudel you enjoyed at the picnic and other events! You will see a demonstration with loads of yummy options and take home the strudel you make ($30 value.) It freezes well for the holidays!

 

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FALL 2013 CALENDAR

October 4 7:30 pm Liedertafel 18 7:30 pm Liedertafel

5 12:30 pm GSSOP 19 10:00 am GSSOP 2:00 pm GSSOP Dedication 2:30 pm Cooking Class 3:30 pm DUV 22 12:30 pm GROW 10 12:00 pm Ladies Relief Society 23 6:00 pm GAS Membership 11 7:00 pm Stammtisch 25 7:30 pm Liedertafel 7:30 pm Liedertafel 26 10:00 am GSSOP 12 10:00 am GSSOP 1:00 pm Card Lessons 1:00 pm Card Lessons 6:00 pm Austrian National Day 16 7:00 pm GAS Board Meeting 27 1:00 pm Grow Chapter Meeting

November 1 7:30 pm Liedertafel 15 7:30 pm Liedertafel 2 10:00 am GSSOP 16 10:00 am GSSOP 6:30 pm Heritage Ball 20 7:30 pm GAS Board Meeting 8 9:00 am Ladies Relief Society Bazaar/Sale 22 7:30 pm Liedertafel 6:00 pm GSSOP St. Martin’s Celebration 23 10:00 am GSSOP 7:00 pm Stammtisch 11:00 am Card Lessons 7:30 pm Liedertafel 4:00 pm DUV 9 9:00 am Ladies Relief Society 29 7:30 pm Liedertafel 1:00 pm Card Lessons / Skaat practice 4:00 pm DUV 6:30 pm German/Austrian Concert December 3 12:30 pm GROW 6 7:30 pm Liedertafel 7 10:00 pm GSSOP Nikolaustag Celebration 8 12:00 pm Liedertafel Christmas Concert 1:00 pm GROW 12 9:30 pm Ladies Relief Society 13 7:00 pm Stammtisch 7:30 pm Liedertafel 14 10:00 am GSSOP 1:00 pm Card Lessons 18 7:00 pm GAS Board Meeting 20 7:30 pm Liedertafel 27 7:30 pm Liedertafel 28 1:00 pm Card Lessons 31 TBA New Year’s Eve Dance