Monthly Progress | July-August 2017

PUBLISHED BY THE UNITED GERMAN-HUNGARIANS OF PHILADELPHIA AND VICINITY

VOLUME SEVENTY TWO

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NUMBER 4

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OAKFORD, PENNSYLVANIA

—GERMAN HUNGARIAN NIGHT—

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GH in Mansfield Help Wanted Send us your News

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Major II win Challenge Cup Oktoberfest by ef Schnitzel Night

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Oktoberfest at the German Hungarians

Saturday, August 26, 2017 An Evening of Dancing & Music with the Donauschwäbisches Volkstanzensemble and the Heimattöne Kapelle DIRECT FROM HUNGARY

—FALL SOCCER KICKOFF PARTY— Saturday, September 9, 2017 From 5:00 to 9:00. Price is $30.00 for Adults and $15.00 for Children 6 to 14. Every Ticket Sold gives a portion of the proceeds to the team that sold it. Open Bar of Beer, Wine, and Soda, 2 Hour buffet and local DJ AN EVENT TO BENEFIT THE TEAMS AT OUR CLUB

—OKTOBERFEST AT THE GERMAN HUNGARIANS— Saturday, September 23 & Sunday, September 24, 2017 Gates open 12:00 noon! Music from our Heimatklänge Orchestra as well as local Kirko Brothers Band! Dancing from the German Hungarian Schuhplattlers and great local soccer all weekend $6.00 ADMISSION

—PAUL STILLEY MEMORIAL WOMEN’S CUP— Saturday, September 23 & Sunday, September 24, 2017

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—CONGRATULATIONS!– Marlene Fricker Receives Williamson Award Congratulations to Marlene who recently received the 2017 Williamson Award presented by the Abington Jefferson Health in recognition of her distinguished Service, and Dedication and Commitment to the Hospital, patients and staff.

The Williamson Award is one of Abington Jefferson Health’s most prestigious awards recognizing individuals for their outstanding contributions to the hospital during their many years of service. Over the years more than 160 individuals have been recognized with this special distinction.

The EPSA Cup will have 2 divisions this year: Competitive for the State Title, and Recreational. Games will be full field, 11 v 11, with modified times for preliminary games, 90 minutes for the semis and final EPSA STATE WOMEN’S CUP

—CONGRATULATIONS!–

—KIRCHWEIHFEST—

Kyra Malofiy placed 2nd in 12-15 Age Group Einzelpresiplatteln

Saturday, November 11, 2017 The most beautiful day of the year featuring dancing performances by the Cultural Group un Banater Schwaben Tracht dancing with the decorated Rosmarein Strauss. Music from our Heimatklänge Orchestra .

Tickets are $35.00 for adults $15.00 for Children 6 to 12 and includes a buffet dinner and a glass of the Kirchweih Wine Reservations: Lisa Fricker lhfricker@hotmail.com

Janet Malofiy & Paul Ulric Jr. win Gold in 35-49 Age Group Einzelpreisplatteln

United German Hungarians place 4th in Gruppenpreisplatteln At the 26. Gaufest Buffalo, NY June 29-July 2 2017

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—GERMAN HUNGARIANS IN MANSFIELD FOR DONAUSCHWABEN TOURNAMENT—

—MONTHLY PROGRESS— Founded by TED KERECZMANN† in 1946 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 M O N T H

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—SEND US YOUR NEWS— Submit news and information 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

—BANQUETS & CATERING— Remember to refer our club to your family and friends for any parties, social or fundraising events they might be hosting.

We have a wonderful facility available for your event and we would be happy to host you!

Contact us at www.cateringughclub.us/ or the club telephone number, 215-357-9851

—HELP WANTED— We are looking for part time help a few hours a week. Tasks will include field lining & preparation as well as other small facility work.

Standing (left to right): Chris Deely, Bill Galgon, Sasha Malofiy, Kevin Lockhart, Brian Bowler, Ray Melone, Nick Webster, Jarly McKillion, Doug Sharp, Gabe Dwyer, Stevie Paul, Michael Fricker, Joe Hartmann, Steve Paul, Werner Fricker Jr., General Manager Werner Fricker III Front row (left to right): Coach Benny Landers, Declan Gormley, Cody Festge, Jake McClelland, Carlos Andino, Robbie Stewart, Dave McCall (C), Sasha Malofiy Jr., Jake Mulinge, Kyle Moran

The German Hungarians continued our tradition of traveling to this tournament usually held in the Midwest. Since our return to the competition in 2010, we have made the trip every year except once (Milwaukee in 2013) and each year the excitement grows among our Team and Superfans. Expectations were high when we left Oakford with a strong squad of players, a combo of our Major-Reserve, U23s and a few guests – and Superfans who always provide the best support for our boys in red and black. Mother nature had different plans for us this year. Mansfield received a lot of rain during the week leading up to the tournament, soaking their fields which were otherwise in immaculate condition. By kickoff of our first game the field turned to a mud pit (the staff may still be working to get that Mansfield mud out of our white kits). Our first game against local Akron was a sign of things to come.

Frustrating conditions lead to mistakes and missed chances early. But the games would continue and you need to put the ball into the back of the net to win and we weren’t able to do that over the course of the weekend. Congratulations to the Carpathia Kickers from Detroit for raising the newly dedicated “Mike Talan Wanderpokal” for the first time!

A few people need to be thanked for their special support. Our SUPERFANS -- we couldn’t run this trip the way we do each year without their support – both financially and during the course of the weekend. They are more than spectators as they help with beverages, ice, equipment, laundry, you name it, even creating our very own “Oakford Central” on the grounds of the Mansfield Liederkranz.

This year we put out a fundraising request asking to provide financial contributions to assist in getting our players to Mansfield. Within a week of the request, we were more than half way to our goal which was accomplished by the time we boarded the bus westward.

The following members and alumni deserve a special Thank You and acknowledgement: Brian Blesi, Ray DeStephanis, Eric Drewenskus, Bill Galgon, Jason Karasow, Betty Ann Kempf, Steve Friend, Emily Fricker, Marlene Fricker, Michael Fricker, Jonathan Ryan Moseley, Erwin & Kathi Stielow, Jack Tombaugh.

We are proud to be the hosts of this great, historic tournament next season. We look forward to seeing everyone in 2018 in Oakford, PA! Werner III —ATTEND THESE FESTIVALS AT OUR FELLOW CLUBS— DONAUSCHWABEN CANNSTATTER VEREINIGUNG DELAWARE PHILADELPHIA VOLKSFEST VEREIN ERZGEBIRGE SAENGERBUND August 27

September 2, 3, & 4

September 9

Workers will be compensated. Must be reliable & available Mid-March through the summer.

Contact Werner Fricker III 215.584.7271

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—GERMAN HUNGARIAN MAJOR II WINS USLPA BARRY STRUBE CHALLENGE CUP

—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)

Wednesday, September 6 Wednesday, October 4 Wednesday, November 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!

Standing (left to right): Kyle Moran, Stevie Paul, John Gravelle, Jason Merola, Robbie Stewart (C), Austin Kotch, Juan Blanco, Creigh Battle, Sasha Malofiy Jr. Coach Benny Landers Front row (left to right): Matt Weed, Sean Matecki, Brian Akom, Mosthigh Thankgod, Carlos Andino

For Little Boys & Girls to Eat!

On Wednesday, July 5th, two teams met for the Championship match of the 2017 Barry Strube Challenge Cup. This game was the culmination of the inaugural Challenge Cup as organized by the United Soccer League of Pennsylvania. As you may have read in the fall, this season The League welcomed back the “Reserve” division in the form of the Major II Division. The number of Clubs which were able to participate in the Major-Reserve setup were limited however, and reserve squads were looking to add more games to the schedule. As a result, the Board of Directors of The League devised the Challenge Cup as a way to add meaningful matches to the schedule and allow Teams to fill their schedules. Any Major or Major II teams were able to participate in the Challenge Cup as long as they could agree with an opponent on a time and location. The rules allowed for crossover matches between the divisions and required a minimum of 3 qualifying matches to be played for a team to be eligible for the Championship.

More information can be found here: http:// uslofpa.leagueapps.com/pages/ChallengeCup At the end of the season, the German Hungarians II were first in the standings with Phoenix II just behind so the historic Clubs faced off in front of a mixed crowd. The game got off to a flat start with players just back from their Independence Day vacations and would stay scoreless through the first half. The German Hungarians would turn up the pressure in the second half as Austin Kotch scored two goals and John Gravelle sealed the win with a late third for a final score of 3-0. Both teams and supporters gathered at midfield as Barry Strube presented The Cup to Captain Robbie Stewart!

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Artwork by Sofi Walter

—ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE — August

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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

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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

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Wednesday, Oct. 4 – Schnitzel Night

November

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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

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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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—OKTOBERFEST 2017— I have two German-American dictionaries.

I looked up the word “Oktoberfest” and couldn’t find anything BUT when I looked in my Webster’s Dictionary of the American Language, I found “Oktoberfest” 1) a beerdrinking festival held in Munich, Germany in the fall; 2) a similar festival held elsewhere.

The United German Hungarians have continuously held an Oktoberfest on our outside grounds since 2002. We had hosted this event with members of the Bayerischer Volksfest Verein for approximately 14 years and last year we continued this event ourselves. We had previously held various Oktoberfests in our clubhouse throughout the years but it was not a steady event.

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and most important fund raiser of the year for the German Hungarians. We ask all our members to attend and invite your family and friends to do the same. We feel that it is not only a “beer-drinking” event but an important cultural and social event. Not only do we sell beer and various other drinks but we sell delicious German and American foods and have excellent German music and dancing throughout the day. We also have our soccer teams on hand for the fans of this sport.

Keep the dates open (Saturday, September 23 and Sunday, September 24) to join us in this wonderful celebration! ef

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