<![CDATA[German Club Olympia - News]]>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:38:25 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[Post Title.]]>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:40:31 -0800http://www.germanclubolympia.com/1/post/2011/03/post-title-click-and-type-to-edit5.htmlOur 2011  annual meeting was held on 19 March, at 3:00 pm at Wagners European Bakery. The members re-elected Sandy Nelson and Angelika Breaux as board directors and voted in two new directors: Viola Marx and Yvonne McLernan. A big "Thank You" to all our volunteer board members and to all our members who actively participate in club events. ]]><![CDATA[Post Title.]]>Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:44:31 -0800http://www.germanclubolympia.com/1/post/2010/11/post-title-click-and-type-to-edit4.html2010 is almost over. We have two more big events to close out another successful and fun year.
We will be offering an over-night bus trip to beautiful Leavenworth, WA., just in time to get in the mood for the holidays.
The other big event is our annual Christkindlmarket in Olympia. Much work goes into this event. This year we will have two booths and a tent. Our goal is to grow every year into a flourishing European-style market. Come out to visit us at the Christkindlmarket on 28 November from noon until 6:00 pm. in downtown Olympia.]]><![CDATA[Maifest 2010]]>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 15:44:07 -0800http://www.germanclubolympia.com/1/post/2010/06/maifest-2010.htmlAs you can probably tell from the photos, our Maifest was a great success. Many hours of thoughtful planning have gone into making this celebration a fun event for young and old. I want to thank all out volunteers. Not just the ones who helped with the event, but also those, who have helped with fundraising events in the past, which made it possible to fund this Maifest. I also want to recognize and thank the Enzian Schuhplattler Group, who went above and beyond to keep us entertained and create a fun atmosphere, as well as Angelika from the German Corner Restaurant in Lacey, who cooked our delicious Schnitzel dinners. Already people are asking when we'll do this again, and I guess the answer depends on how many of our members will step up and join the Maifest Committee. It takes a lot of people to put on an event of this magnitude and I hope we will be able to have a Maifest again in 2011.]]><![CDATA[Looking foward to 2010]]>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:55:49 -0800http://www.germanclubolympia.com/1/post/2010/02/looking-foward-to-2010.htmlWith the annual meeting and election behind us, we look forward to another busy year. The next few events to look forward to are Spring Arts Walk in Olympia and our Maifest at the Berghaus at Mount Hyak. We're always looking for volunteer who would like to help plan and execute events. ]]><![CDATA[Annual Meeting and Board Elections]]>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:49:44 -0800http://www.germanclubolympia.com/1/post/2010/01/annual-meeting-and-board-elections.htmlAccording to our by-laws it's time again for our annual meeting and board elections. This year the positions of club president, treasurer and 2 general board officers are open for elections. These positions are currently held by Sandra Nelson as president, Angelika Breaux as treasurer and Daniela Bremmer, as well as Sabine Anderson, as general officers of the board. Our by-laws also allow for another general board officer position, which was previously not occupied.

Every club member can run for office or can submit another member for election. This meeting is set for the last Saturday in January, which falls on the 30th of January this year. The location of the meeting is the location of our monthly get-togethers, Wagner's European Bakery in Olympia. The time of the meeting is at 3:00 p.m.

The requirements for a board position are not extraordinarily demanding. It is merely expected that a board member attend a majority of the meetings and takes on an active role in club events.

Volunteer work can be very rewarding and can be useful experience for future job applications.
The atmosphere on our board is friendly and casual and our club can only profit from new growth.

I hope many of you will be able to attend and will submit themselves for one of the opening board positions.

See you soon.

Sandra

 ]]><![CDATA[Update]]>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:21:27 -0800http://www.germanclubolympia.com/1/post/2009/06/update.htmlOur preparations for the start of a Christmas market in Olympia are in full force. A big "Dankeschoen" goes out to Sabine Anderson and her team of Evergreen University students, who have prepared a detailed, professional business plan for the Christkindlmarkt venture. The next big step will be to build our first market booth, which will happen during the summer. We invite anyone who is interested to participate to join us.

"Thanks" also to Heidrun Francis, who organized the May Day hike, which had a big turn-out.

Our club website is gaining in popularity as seen on this recent visitor map:

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I know there are a lot of Germans living in South America. Where are those visitors?

For anyone living in the South Puget Sound area, come visit our next monthly get together on Saturday the 20th of June at 3:00 p.m. at Olympia's Wagners Konditorei.

Our next big event will be German Movie Night in July. Check the Events Page for details.

I hope to see you soon.

Sandy



]]><![CDATA[Our First Fundraiser]]>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:35:15 -0800http://www.germanclubolympia.com/1/post/2009/04/our-first-fundraiser.htmlThe German Club Olympia completed its first official fundraiser. We operated a food stand at Olympia's annual Arts Walk festival, where we sold sausages, Curry Wurst, Sauerkraut and baked goods. We received support from the MIX 96 radio station, Mathias from Einmaleins, Hess German Bakery, and Tumwater Party Rentals. "Thank You" to all the dedicated volunteers who planned this event, helped set up and operate the booth and the many members who have donated baked goods. Our fundraiser netted $650, which will go toward our planned Christkindlmarket project. This fundraiser was good test-run for the Chrsitmas market, where we plan to operate a food booth and market stand. The big goal is to establish a European Christmas market in Olympia that will draw crowds and offer a cultural venue for the city.  The biggest aim is to raise enough money to eventually have our own property for a "Vereinsheim" where we can meet and have celebrations (anybody know a generous donor?).

]]><![CDATA[Announcement of new Board]]>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:07:11 -0800http://www.germanclubolympia.com/1/post/2009/03/announcement-of-new-board.htmlBoard of Officers 2009

At the March German Club Get-Together we held the annual membership meeting that established the board officers for the year 2009. I want to express my gratitude to all the members who so graciously agreed to continue to serve on the board. Thank you for your volunteer spirit, the time you serve planning and executing, and your dedication to the German Club Olympia.

The current board consists of:

Officers:

Sandy Nelson - President

Heidrun Francis - Vice President

Angelika Hagen-Breaux - Treasurer

Simone Martel - Secretary

Members:

Daniela Bremmer-Washington - Public Affairs Coordinator

Iris Aguilera - Member at large

Sabine Anderson - Member at Large

 

Our Association Bylaws accommodate for up to 8 board members. If anyone is interested to fill the vacant spot, please don't be bashful. We welcome any club member who would like to participate and help shape our fairly new organization. No special talents are required, just the intent to participate in meetings and events.





 







]]><![CDATA[Krisenvorsorgeliste des Deutschen Konsulats San Francisco]]>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 12:01:46 -0800http://www.germanclubolympia.com/1/post/2008/12/post-title-click-and-type-to-edit3.html 
Achtung:   Krisenvorsorgeliste

Alle Deutschen, die - auch nur vorübergehend - im Amtsbezirk des Generalkonsulats San Francisco leben, können in eine Krisenvorsorgeliste gemäß § 6 Abs. 3 des deutschen Konsulargesetzes aufgenommen werden.

Es handelt sich hierbei um eine freiwillige Maßnahme. Das Generalkonsulat rät, von dieser Möglichkeit Gebrauch zu machen, damit es - falls erforderlich - in Krisen- und sonstigen Ausnahmesituationen mit Deutschen schnell Verbindung aufnehmen kann.  Die Aufnahme in die Krisenvorsorgeliste erfolgt ab sofort passwortgeschützt im online-Verfahren.

Wir bitten Sie, Ihre Daten möglichst bald über das Internet einzugeben. Sie werden künftig automatisch in regelmäßigen Abständen aufgefordert werden, Ihre Angaben zu bestätigen bzw. zu aktualisieren. Damit sollen Vollständigkeit und Aktualität der Registrierungen im Sinne einer wirksamen Krisenvorsorge und --bewältigung sichergestellt werden. Bitte beantworten Sie die Ihnen automatisch zugehenden Aufforderungen deshalb im eigenen Interesse.

Registrierung: http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/de/__PR/R__Wash/2008/11/26__Elefand__PR,archiveCtx=2022460.html

Mit freundlichen Grüßen
Generalkonsulat San Francisco

]]><![CDATA[Enjoy the Advent Season]]>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:20:47 -0800http://www.germanclubolympia.com/1/post/2008/11/enjoy-the-advent-season.htmlHere are some events in our area that will help get you into the Advent spirit:

Adventsgottesdienst

am 07. Dezember um 11.00 Uhr

Wir laden Sie hiermit recht herzlich zu unserem Adventsgottesdienst ein! Wir werden uns über den Ursprung und die Bedeutung des Adventskranzes unterhalten und Kinder aus der Gemeinde werden ein kleines Bühnenstück aufführen. Zur Einstimmung auf die Weihnachtszeit werden wir Advents- und Weihnachtslieder singen und danach wird es ein Kaffeestündchen mit Adventsgebäck geben. Im Anschluss sind die Kinder recht herzlich dazu eingeladen mit uns Adventskränze zu basteln.

Wir freuen uns auf Ihr Kommen!
Um Rückantwort wird gebeten, damit wir uns angemessen für den Gottesdienst und die Adventskränze vorbereiten können. Vielen Dank.
                       
Adresse der Kirche: 1107A E Howell, Seattle, WA 98122

Kontakt: Jason oder Kerstin Gackle, 206-325-7664,    gacklejr@hotmail.com or gacklekh@hotmail.com




ADVENT CONCERT

Gesangverein Arion
German Singing Society since 1910

Under the direction of Florence Mesler

Saturday, December 6, 2008
German House
613 - 9th Ave, Seattle 

Doors open at 6 pm - Concert starts at 7 pm

After the concert dance to the music of
The Happy Hans Band

Admission $20.00
Dinner is included



 

Deutscher Weihnachtsgottesdienst

am 23.12.08 um 19 Uhr

in der St. Benedict Episcopal Church

Bowker St. Lacey

 

 

 

 













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