CLUB ASTORIA Club Astoria Newsletter August 2015 Welcome!! Our Events Calendar has been so full -It is hard to know where to start with the roundup of happenings at the Club! Above all it has been a lot of fun too! The Executive has been out and about representing the Club and we have had many guests come and visit and join us for our Events. In turn our members have been to Teutonia Club to enjoy Schutzenfest and Schlachfest. The Committee decided on a change of date for the AGM. We thought it more considerate to be during the day rather than at night. We had an excellent turnout for the Sunday afternoon all the re-nominating Committee were duly re-elected. Thanks to all the Committee who generously give of their time for the benefit of our Club. On a sadder note we farewelled Christa Nehls. Her friendship was endeared to so many members of our Club and she will be sadly missed. Special thanks to Wolfgang Meinhardt, Frank Haska and Herman Wasmayr for extending the outside bar in preparation for Oktoberfest. Preparations are well underway please let the Committee know if you are able to help. After many years of dedicated service to our Club we have had many retirements from the cake roster. There is still discussion on how we will service the Club with Coffee and Cake in the New Year. ~ Contact Us ~ CLUB ASTORIA MARYVALE CRESCENT P.O. Box 402 MORWELL VIC 3840 (Club House): (03) 51343292 Reg.No.: A0005001R ABN:63989035758 Any information that can be included in our newsletter can be sent to cbarfoot@netspace.net.au Or speak to the secretary at the club. In This Issue Die Bruecke Mothers Day High Tea Lowering of the Maypole Schlachfest Club Tivoli s 155th Birthday Best Wishes to all especially those who are not so well at the moment we hope to see you back at the Club soon. Prost!
REGULAR EVENTS CAFÉ ASTORIA EVERY SUNDAY @ 2 PM SHOPPE ASTORIA EVERY SUNDAY @ 3 PM MONDAY EVENINGS 5.30PM 7.30 PM GIPPSLAND FM 104.7 MHz HANNELORE LUETJENS BROADCASTS THE GERMAN HOUR. SKAT CONTACT WOLF BECKER 0408 544449 COMMITTEE MEETINGS 4TH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH Enjoying High Tea at Club Astoria s Mother s Day Mother s Day this year we had a European Style High Tea. The Committee appreciated the support given to this new venture. It was a terrific day - with lots of family groups and groups of friends having a very elegant special day
Club Astoria & Gippsland Coach Tours 2015 Canberra Trip Friday 30 October 2015 Depart: Morwell German Club (time yet to be confirmed) Please note that the coach will be travelling via Bairnsdale therefore we all meet in Morwell. Morning Tea: Provided Lunch: At own expense Afternoon Tea: Provided Dinner: Provided Accommodation: IBIS Styles, Canberra. Saturday 31 October 2015 Breakfast: Buffet Breakfast in restaurant at Motel Sites: 9.00am to 3.00pm Canberra Market & Harmonie German Club OKTOBERFEST at EPIC Centre Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea (at own expense) Dinner: Provided Accommodation: IBIS Styles, Canberra Sunday 01 November 2015 Breakfast: Buffet breakfast in restaurant at Motel Sites: See some sites of Canberra before travelling to Merimbula Morning Tea: Provided Lunch: At own expense Afternoon Tea: Provided Dinner: Provided Accommodation: Merimbula Monday 02 November Breakfast: At accommodation Morning Tea: Provided Lunch: At own expense Afternoon Tea: Provided Back at Club Astoria details to be provided COST PER PERSON $350.00 MEMBERS $430 NON MEMBERS The Committee has approved to subsidy this trip for a total of $3,800. We therefore offer a fantastic price to assist in your attendance! This price includes two nights accommodation with buffet breakfast in Canberra based on two people sharing one room One night accommodation with buffet breakfast in Merimbula based on two people sharing one room Dinner on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings The club will also provide morning and afternoon tea every day Please note requests for single room accommodation can be made however at an additional cost of $80 per person therefore member cost would be $430 pp and nonmembers $510 per person Please note a deposit of $150.00 per person is required by Sunday 31 August and full payment is required by Sunday 13 September 2015 For further information please contact Elli on 51343050
Lowering of the Maypole Lowering of the Maypole was very well supported this year. We were delighted to have so many guests come and join us for this great day. We have received a wonderful thank you letter from the U3A whose members thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. We were also delighted to host Executive members from the Tivoli Club and Teutonia Club. Our Maypole looked resplendent as it was lowered by guests and members and our thanks to all who made the day such a success! The time and effort given was very much appreciated. Winners are grinners! DON T FORGET OUR NEXT EVENT IS THE ANNUAL BALL ON THE 13th OF SEPT. BOOK WITH CHRISTA 0413 292741 LUNCH STARTS AT 12 MIDDAY!!
Saturday 10 th of October 2015 Club Astoria Clubrooms, Maryvale Crescent, Morwell 10.00 am until 5.00 pm Gold coin donation Proceeds to St Johns Ambulance With entertainment by: Silver Echoes The Dutch Clog Dancers Melbourne Tukkers Edelweiss Austrian Club Dance Group Come and enjoy a great selection of local and imported beer; Kranskies, Potato Pancakes, Hamburgers, German Sausages; Aussie BBQ, Pretzels; Coffee and Continental Cakes; Ice Cream, soft drinks For further information please telephone Jennifer 0408 001880 or Giselle 51762490
DIE BRUECKE Vivien Suares (Ass Treasurer), Giselle Scorse (Vice President), Raymond Rosch (Treasurer), Jupp Hain (Secretary), Hans Stoehr (President), Jennifer Barfoot (Ass Secretary) Following the Special Meeting called regarding the future of Die Bruecke it was agreed that President Giselle, Secretary Jennifer and Treasurer Vivien would fly to Sydney and meet with the executive of Die Bruecke at the Concordia Club to discuss whether our skill sets could assist the rejuvenation of Die Bruecke. The AGM took place via phone link on the 2nd August and all our nominations were accepted and ratified. Giselle is now Vice-President, Jennifer is Ass. Secretary / general Committee and Vivien is Ass Treasurer/ General Committee. Multicultural Grant We have been fortunate to obtain a grant from the Multicultural Commission to pay for the Oktoberfest Event Insurance.
CLUB TIVOLI S 155th BIRTHDAY President Giselle, Secretary Jennifer and Ass Treasurer Sharlene attended the 155th Birthday of Club Tivoli. The schedule was hectic to get there considering all three had to knock off early to get there on time. Above is President Giselle chatting with the Hon. Consul General Michael Pearce. The Tivoli Chorale were in fine voice to entertain the many invited guests. Willy Meuller was also in fine voice entertaining us at our Schlachfest. The food was beautiful (as always) and it was great to see so many members make the most of the afternoon. Thanks to all who made the day possible it is very much appreciated. It was great to visit Teutonia Club at Hallam for their Schlachfest. It was also wonderful for so many of our hard working members to be able to sit back and enjoy an afternoon of traditional food and entertainment without having to lift a finger!
EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARIES! Sunday 13th September 58th Annual Ball Lunch commencing at 12.00 noon Saturday 10th October Our 15th OKTOBERFEST! Entertainment by the Silver Echoes Friday October 30th 2nd November Canberra Trip Saturday 5th December Christkindl Markt Sunday 13th December Club Christmas Breakup Thursday 31st December New Year s Eve Dance JOKE Johnny rushes in the door and gives his father a glowing report about his achievements at school this day. Dad as I have done so well at school may we have McDonalds for tea? Dad thought for a minute and said Only if you can spell McDonalds for me. Johnny pondered this request wistfully for a while then he said Can we have KFC instead!? CLUB ASTORIA WOULD LIKE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS P&V Meats 47 Chickerell St Morwell Reef Bakery 240 Commercial Road Bensons Timber and Hardware Latrobe Road Morwell MASSARRO MOTORS 497 PRINCES DRIVE MORWELL www.massaromotors.com.au Manny s Market Morwell and Traralgon