Monthly Progress | December 2016

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PUBLISHED BY THE UNITED GERMAN-HUNGARIANS OF PHILADELPHIA AND VICINITY

VOLUME SEVENTY ONE

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Page 2 Month at-a-glance: Extended February Soccer Edition Among Our Members

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NUMBER 7

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OAKFORD, PENNSYLVANIA

| DECEMBER 2016

Club Christmas Party Sunday, December 18, 2016

Picture of the Month

Page 3 All the information you need on the Club Christmas Party

Page 4 Entertainment Schedule Schnitzel Night Volunteering

Buffet Dinner Starting at 3:00pm Adults - $30.00 | Children (6-12) - $15.00 | (5 & Under) - FREE

Entertainment and Nativity Scene featuring the UNITED GERMAN HUNGARIAN CULTURAL GROUP A Special Visit from Santa Claus!

—WE NEED YOUR HELP— As we close a volume of this organ that can only be deemed sporadic by the creative and editorial team themselves we’ve made the realization that we need more help on this four page publication as we move into 2017!

If you are interested in contributing with an article, news item, photo, joke, cartoon, or ad please submit them to us and help us make the Monthly Progress better and more timely!

If you are interested in helping with layout, design, or distribution please contact us as well as we are always welcoming more staff!

Feel free to submit questions or news to our section reporters: Youth Soccer c/o Robin Callahan at Robincal82273@gmail.com Cultural Group c/o Karina Fricker at kfricker519@hotmail.com Among Our Members c/o Emily Fricker at 267.470.4828

If you have questions or wish to help with circulation contact: Circulation c/o Lisa Fricker at lhfricker@hotmail.com

And as always if you would like to help or join the larger Publicity & Editorial Committee contact Publicity & Editorial Michael Fricker at mfricker@ughclub.us 267.736.4390

More Information on Page 3

—2017 SCHNITZEL NIGHTS— A delicious Schnitzel Dinner includes two sides, plus a salad, bread & butter, & coffee or tea.

Have dinner with the SchnitzelBoy!

—Competition & Workshop Artwork by Sofi Walter

$11.00 for adults | $5.00 for children (Dessert is Available for Purchase | Cash Bar)

Wednesday, Jan. 4 – Schnitzel Night Wednesday, Feb. 1 – Schnitzel Night

Wednesday, Mar. 1 – Schnitzel Night Wednesday, Apr. 5 – Schnitzel Night Wednesday, May 3 – Schnitzel Night Wednesday, Jun. 7 – Schnitzel Night Wednesday, Jul. 12 – Schnitzel Night Wednesday, Aug. 2 – Schnitzel Night Wednesday, Sept. 6 – Schnitzel Night Wednesday, Oct. 4 – Schnitzel Night

Wednesday, Nov. 1- Schnitzel Night Wednesday, Dec. 6 – Schnitzel Night

MID-ATLANTIC JUGEND EINZEL & HEIMATABEND Check-In 9:00am Competition Begins 10:00am Admission Includes Continental Breakfast & Lunch $20.00 Adults $8.00 Children (12 & under) Dancers, Judges, & Accordion Players are Complimentary

down time between the two events for r&r at the clubhouse or hotel

—Heimatabend Doors Open 6:00pm Food & Beverage Available For Purchase Music at 7:00pm by the Bratwurst Boys of NY Admission $10:00 *full day ticket includes the competition & Heimatabend for $25.00

DECEMBER 2016

MONTHLY PROGRESS

—MONTHLY PROGRESS—

—AMONG OUR MEMBERS—

Founded by TED KERECZMANN† in 1946

BY EMILY FRICKER

Published by the United German-Hungarians of Philadelphia and Vicinity

4666 E. Bristol Road | Oakford, Pennsylvania | 19053 215.357.9851 | www.ughclub.us | ugh.club@comcast.net

Editor: MICHAEL FRICKER 8 Sugar Maple Lane | Horsham, Pennsylvania | 19044 267.736.4390 | mfricker@ughclub.us Circulation: LISA FRICKER | 215.500.0757

President: JANET MALOFIY 14 Sugar Maple Lane | Horsham, Pennsylvania | 19044 267.718.0059 | jfmalofiy711@hotmail.com

month at-a-glance OAKFORD, Another year over and a soccer season at a midpoint. Winter means a time to recount what we’ve done and make plans for what we hope to do. The Monthly Progress believes that writing about what we do not only recounts it for generations to come, and self promotes it for the benefit of all members, but aids in self reflection, planning and organization.

So too embedding photographs of the key people involved and the notable exploits of individual team successes aids us as we move into a spring season. It even builds for the next fall series of soccer, the one after that and so on.

To this end we now announce the extended February soccer edition of the Monthly Progress. By the writing of this column the appropriate parties have been encouraged to submit their individual write-ups for their teams and the vivid pictures for inclusion.

With any endeavor we sit perched on the edge of the starting line with no knowledge of the success or failure of the idea. Maybe it will soar with news items about our soccer teams, stats, highs and lows of the first half season and pictures of our players, coaches, administrators, and traditions of the German Hungarians.

All said, printing this column is in the hope that the parties involved participate with vigor, as ultimately the audience is also the author. Our distribution is digital and on printed paper, and like the masthead reads, the Monthly Progress is “Published by the United German-Hungarians of Philadelphia and Vicinity.”

Michael

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Congratulations to our Vice President, Steve Paul and his wife Christina who recently celebrated their wedding anniversary.

Also to Joe and Hanni Reiter who celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Both these couples were members of our dance group although many years apart. Steve and Christina were also members of our soccer program. We wish all many happy years together.

You may have seen Kyra Malofiy recently limping around as she hurt her foot by wearing a certain kind of sandal during the summer days. This was not very good for her feet and so she was not able to dance at the Oktoberfest and just about managed at the Kirchweihfest. Hope she will be joining the dancers soon.

Frances Pokorni recently had a spinal operation and hopefully will be better soon.

She was unable to attend the Oktoberfest or the Kirchweih and misses coming to the club.

We wish her the best of health.

Karina Fricker, employed at the Goddard School in Horsham as an assistant teacher at this elementary preschool has been named as their Employee of the Month of December. “Miss Karina” as she is known to the children arrives each morning with a friendly smile and spends time greeting each child in her charge. Her warm nurturing personality has enabled her to create a meaningful bond with the toddlers well as with their parents The school appreciate all her had work and her dedication to the school. Congratulations, Karina!

Congratulations to Brian Noel and Daniella DiLacqua who were recently married. Brian is the son of Michael and Kathi Noel and the great grandson of the late Peter and Mary Noel. Brian was active in our Cultural Group

and recently jumped in when needed at the Kirchweih. It was nice to see him dancing with the group. Best wishes to this young couple.

The Women’s Auxiliary recently held their Annual Fall Penny Party and it was a huge success. Many went out the door with lots of prizes. Why don’t you join us for our Springtime Penny Party and maybe you’ll be the big winner. All had a lot of fun!

Congratulations to Mikaela Malofiy who was recently named to the Fall Mid Atlantic Conference All Sportsmanship Team for Women’s Soccer. Mikaela is a sophomore at Widener University and is studying Business Management. She has appeared in 2016 in all 17 matches having started 14 times. She is a graduate of Hatboro-Horsham High School and was a four letter winner making the all conference team twice. She is a back line player and is a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success. The sports teams chosen for this honor are: Men’s Cross Country, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Football, Men’s Soccer, Women’s Soccer and Women’s Cross Country. 111 Athletes were recognized for their leadership on and off the field. Teams include one student athlete from each institution for each sport. The student athletes are recommended by the head coach of their respective tea. They represent their team, institution, and the conference with high integrity exhibiting respect for themselves, teammates, coaches, and opponents.

Can it really be that 2016 is almost over?!

2017 promises to bring a lot of surprises for some members of the German Hungarians.

Could YOU be one of them??? ef

—PICTURE(s) OF THE MONTH—

LtoR: Stevie Paul, Karina Fricker, Michael Fricker, & Mikaela Malofiy. This year at the Kirchweihfest these four recreated a classic photo from some time ago! (thanks to J.Hartmann for the original photo and K.Walter for the remake!) www.ughclub.us

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Sunday, December 18 Buffet Dinner Starting at 3:00pm Adults - $30.00 | Children (6-12) - $15.00 | (5 & Under) - FREE

Entertainment and Nativity Scene featuring the UNITED GERMAN HUNGARIAN CULTURAL GROUP

A Special Visit from Santa Claus!

Proper Attire Recommended

All Are Welcome!

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED:

Kathi Noel 215.368.3221 Kathi.noel@gmail.com

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—ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE 2017—

—SCHNITZEL NIGHT— Every first Wednesday of the Month - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

A Delicious Schnitzel Dinner (Includes Two Side Dishes Plus a Salad, Bread & Butter and Coffee or Tea)

January  Wednesday, Jan. 4 – Schnitzel Night: A delicious Schnitzel Dinner includes two sides, plus a salad, bread & butter, & coffee or tea. Have dinner with the Schnitzel-Boy! February  Wednesday, Feb. 1 – Schnitzel Night

Wednesday, January 4 Wednesday, February 1 $11.00 for adults | $5.00 for children (Dessert is Available for Purchase | Cash Bar)

Have a great dinner with the Schnitzel-Boy at the UNITED GERMAN HUNGARIANS

Schnitzel!

The Favorite Treat!

March  Wednesday, March 1 – Schnitzel Night  Saturday, March 11 – Mid-Atlantic Jugend Einzel Competition & Heimatabend  Saturday, March 18 – St Patrick’s Day Party & Pub Crawl  Saturday, March 25 – 107th Anniversary Banquet: The Annual celebration of our club.

Celebrate our 107th years of success and existence with a gala banquet at our club.

April  Wednesday, April 5 – Schnitzel Night

For Little Boys & Girls to Eat!

Artwork by Sofi Walter

May  Wednesday, May 3 – Schnitzel Night  Wednesday, May 17 – Spring Penny Party: A chance to win many prizes, this event is sponsored by our Women's Auxiliary!  Saturday May 20 – Mayfest Spring Celebration

—VOLUNTEERS - 2016—

June  Wednesday, June 7 – Schnitzel Night

THANK YOU ALL

July  Wednesday, July 12 – Schnitzel Night

A very large thank you is due to all our members and friends that volunteered their time at Oktoberfest as well as many other events and work days throughout the year to help make 2016 a success! Thank you to all who attended as well and we want to make special thanks to those who helped!

August  Wednesday, August 2 – Schnitzel Night  August 22,23,24 – Youth Soccer Registration Nights: Register your player on one of these three convenient registration nights!

September  Wednesday, Sept. 6 – Schnitzel Night  Sat & Sun Sept. 23 and 24 – Oktoberfest: Our part of Philly Fest Season! Oktoberfest at the United German Hungarians means, dancing, soccer, beer, and fun! Don't forget German-Hungarian specialties from the kitchen!

October  Wednesday, Oct. 4 – Schnitzel Night  Saturday, Oct. 28 – Shocktoberfest Halloween Party: The German-Hungarians Halloween festival with costumes, food and fun!

Here’s to a Great 2017 —VOLUNTEER— Our grounds are an important part of our club and we need to help take care of them.

Those interested in volunteering should contact

Alex Blank 215-779-0845 blank4488@aol.com www.ughclub.us

November  Wednesday, Nov. 1- Schnitzel Night  Saturday, Nov. 11 – Kirchweihfest: The most beautiful day of the year is the KIRCHWEIHFEST at the United German Hungarians! It is an age-old tradition that is near & dear to our hearts. It connects us from generation to generation and puts on display who we truly are as a people and as a club.  Wednesday, Nov. 15 – Winter Penny Party: A chance to win many prizes, this event is sponsored by our Women's Auxiliary!  Friday, Nov 17 – Penalty Kick Shoot Out: This fundraiser supports our Youth Soccer Program and is a fun night out at the club under the stadium lights!

December  Friday, Dec. 1 – Girls Night Out Shopping: Eat, drink, shop, and be happy! A girl’s night out is just what you need in blustery December.  Wednesday, Dec. 6 – Schnitzel Night  Sunday, Dec. 17 – Club Christmas Party: Celebrate Christmas with us at the club! The usual buffet, performances by the Cultural group and a special visit from Santa! |

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