| Deutsches Haus
Monatsblatt May
Deutsche Gesellschaft estab. 1847 -- Deutsches Haus inc. 1928
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| VOLKSFEST By April Robinson If you just can’t wait for October to get your fill of festing, there’ll be plenty of food and fun at the annual Volksfest, taking place on Saturday, May 18 at the Deutsches Haus. Rocky’s Hot Fox Trot Orchestra returns and will provide their own special blend of music for dancing. A German food menu will be offered and the fare includes sauerbraten (marinated roast beef), schweinebraten mit champigon sosse (marinated pork loin with mushroom sauce), krautwickel (cabbage rolls), kasseilripchen (pork chop steak), rouladen (rolled beef), wurst, sauerkraut, rotkohl (red cabbage), bratkartoffel (fried potatoes/new potatoes), kartoffelbrei (mashed potatoes), kartoffelsalat (potato salad), gedenstenes weisskraut (smothered cabbage) and pomme frites (French fries). Doors open at 5 p.m. and food service begins at 6 p.m. Admission to Volksfest is $5 per person with members and one guest admitted for $2 each. Children 12 and under are admitted for free. Please note that festival prices for food and drinks have changed. See page for pricing updates. For more information, call the Haus at 522-8014. |
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42nd Sanctioned
Walk The Crescent City Volkssport Club of New Orleans, LA is holding their 42nd sanctioned walk on Saturday, May 11th, in Ponchatoula, LA. The distance is either 10 km (6.2 miles) or 20 km (12.4 miles). The course begins and ends at South Railroad Avenue and Pine Street, across from the train station. The start time is 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m., and the finish time is 2:00 p.m. The trail is on city sidewalks and streets and is suitable for wheelchairs or strollers. For more information, call Brian Winters at (504) 482-4315 or Heinz Kloth at (504) 455-6413. |
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Silent Auction / Wine and Cheese Reception The German Heritage Festival Association (GHFA) will host a Silent Auction / Wine and Cheese reception at the Deutsches Haus on Saturday, May 25, at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $10.00 per person Tickets available from Jim Copeland at the bar or from any GHFA board member. Silent auction includes items from the Windsor Court Hotel, Beque's Restaurant at the Royal Sonesta, Petunia's Restaurant, Mardi Gras World, Rock 'n Bowl and many other fine establishments. Items in the auction include gift certificates to the following restaurants: Bally's Casino: Great American Buffet Attractions include: Louisiana Children's Museum Other certificates include: Walgreen's Plus other items which will be added as the event grows near.
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Vom Historiker des Hauses
Honoring Sigmund Odenheimer upon his retirement from office after two years service as president, the Deutsches Haus organization on Thursday night, 26 February 1931 presented him with a gold lifetime membership card. Mr. Odenheimer was then chosen as honorary president and ex-offico member of the Board with the gift presentation being made by 1st Vice President Joseph Reuther, followed by general and enthusiastic applause of those present. Notables on hand included Dr. Rolf L. Jaeger, Consul of Germany, who lauded in German the accomplishments of Sigmund Odenheimer as president and the Haus and Bruno Prager, who was also high in his praise of Herr Odenheimer and all of the officers and members who achieved such a splendid success in so short a period of time. The Saenger Chor under the direction of A. Methfessel and chor president Fritz Weber rendered several musical numbers including Bundes Gruss, which received much appreciation from a large attentive crowd. Also making an appearance was Frau Richard Tusch, president of the Ladies Auxiliary who presented a bouquet of flowers to Frau Odenheimer and Fraulein Lucille Abel of the Germania Juniors who made a brief presentation. Colonel Richard A. Kuntz, AUS (ret)
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Willkommen (Welcome Our New Members) Amy Wahl Phelps |
Oktoberfest September 27-28 Oktober 4-5 Oktober 11-12 Oktober 18-19 Oktober 25-26 Are you ready ??? |
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The members of the Deutsches Haus would like to extend their condolences to the family of Ruppert Kohlmaier, Sr., who passed away on March 25, 2002 at the age of 96. Ruppert was a German-born woodworker who was well-known for his master craftsmanship. He was a charter member of the Deutsches Haus, and was recognized for his long membership at a general membership meeting a few years ago. |
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| CARTAGENA Review by: Greg J. Schloesser
Cartagena was released back in 2000 and was considered one of the ‘lighter’ games released that year. Still, in spite of its relative ease of play and seeming lack of depth (at least in the more luck-based Jamaica version), it is quite enjoyable. Also, it is one my wife has enjoyed, which is always a BIG plus in my book. The theme is based (loosely ... so what else is new?) on the "famous 1672 jail break of 30 or so pirates from the supposedly impregnable fortress of Cartagena". Players must scurry their 6 pirates through the cave to reach the safety of the waiting boat and sail away to freedom. The board comprises six double-sided pieces, which can be assembled in a variety of fashions. Thus, the layout of each game will likely be different with each play. Each section depicts six symbols along the path, including a pistol, pirate hat, skull, bottle, key and dagger. A deck of miniature cards has matching symbols, 17 of each sign. All components are of high quality, although a bit lacking in artistic flair. A neat feature is that the game has two versions by which it can be played. One is known as the Jamaica version, and is the easiest and quickest method to play. In this version, a player's hand is kept secret and cards are drawn from the face-down deck when replenishing your hand. With the Jamaica version, players initially begin the game with six cards. On a turn, a player may take up to three actions, which can be either: 1) Play a card and move a pirate to the next vacant symbol on the board which matches the card played; or 2) Move a pirate backwards on the board to the next space occupied by one or two pirates. As mentioned, when playing a card, the player moves a pirate ahead to the next vacant symbol matching the symbol on the card played. If there are no vacant matching symbols, the player may move a pirate all the way into the boat. This, of course, is a favorite tactic: play several cards of the same symbol and 'leap-frog' your pirates ahead on the board. The potential drawback of utilizing this maneuver, however, is that since you don't know which cards your opponents possess (at least in the Jamaica version), they can also take advantage of the favor you have just granted them by leaping their pirates ahead through the caves… provided they have identical cards to the ones you just played.. Option (2) is the only manner in which a player can acquire new cards. If choosing this option, a pirate MUST stop when it encounters a space occupied by either one or two pirates. If the space is occupied by three pirates, the player bypasses this space and continues his backwards movement until he encounters a space occupied by ONLY one or two pirates. If the space is occupied by just one pirate, the player draws one card from the deck into his hand. If it is occupied by two pirates, the player draws two cards into his hand. Moving backwards goes against the very fiber of most gamers embroiled in a 'race' game. You want to move forward, not backward. However, since this is the only method in which to replenish your hand of cards, you will be forced to move backward often. Knowing when to move backward and which pirate to send scurrying in reverse are important to successful play. It is certainly wiser and more beneficial to move pirates backwards to spaces already occupied by two pirates so that you can draw two cards instead of only one. A favorite tactic is to move one of your pirates from a space occupied by three pirates, and then immediately have him fall back to that same group. Thus, you expend one card to gain two. Believe it or not, that's it. The rules are that simple. First player to get all six of his pirates into the boat is victorious. Hand management and the timing of card play are important skills in this game. The temptation is to immediately play groupings of cards so that you can 'leap frog' your pirates ahead through the cave. However, as mentioned, this often has the effect of aiding your opponents as well. I've found it much wiser to wait till your opponents occupy most of the spaces matching the cards you possess, then play these cards to much greater effect. It is also wise to keep your pirates grouped fairly close with the other pirates. If you allow pirates to remain well behind the main grouping of pirates, then you will not be able to take advantage of lengthy leaps, bypassing spaces occupied by other pirates. Instead, you will be forced to use many cards to advance them through the cave. The rules do allow for a more 'strategic' version, known as the Tortuga version. With this version, each player's hand of cards is face-up, so each player can study which cards his opponents have when deciding on his actions. Further, twelve cards are dealt face-up from the deck and when a player collects cards for moving his pirate backwards, he MUST take the cards in order from this row. A new row of twelve cards is dealt when all of the prior twelve cards are taken. Other than these modifications, the rules and sequence of play are exactly the same as in the Jamaica version. I much prefer the Jamaica version as the game flows much smoother and faster. The Tortuga version does slow the game down considerably as players analyze everyone's hand of cards, as well as the 'draw' cards, before making a move. With players who tend to carefully analyze each and every possibility before making a move, the game can quickly come to a screeching halt. For me, at least, Cartagena seems best suited as a reasonably quick filler or appetizer. Still, it's nice to see a game provide several versions so players can choose the one which best suits their tastes or preferences. Cartagena will never be a game which rises to the level of greatness. Nor will it be a serious contender for the Spiel des Jahre, Gamers' Choice Awards or any other major game awards. Still, it has proven successful as one of those games which can be played and enjoyed by members of your gaming group and by your family and friends. There's not a whole lot of games which can satisfy both these groups, so it is a welcome addition to my game collection
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Do You Want To Dance? Are you looking to learn Uta Zimmermann is trying to start dance lessons at the Haus. Call: 504-433-0452 |
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Passed at the March Board meeting: < Bar Tabs > A maximum bar tab of $50.00 can be carried over to another day. This maximum tab shall be paid by the end of the night or the end of the month. Any exception to this limit shall require approval of the Haus Chair, via the Steward. This will require payment at the end of the evening or event. The steward will post a sign stating this limit behind the bar.
REGULAR HAUS PRICES (Effective May 1, 2002) $3.00 Import Pitcher $10.00 Dixie $1.75 Dixie Pitcher $5.25 Miller Lite $2.25 Miller Lite Pitcher $8.50 Non-Al Beer $2.75 Bottle Beer $3.75 Reg Drink (well) $2.50 Call Brand $3.00 Premium $3.75 Premium + $4.25 Wine $2.50, $3.00 $3.50 per glass Soft Drink $1.25 Bottled Water $1.25
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Monatsblatt Submissions Invited The Monatsblatt staff would like to offer an invitation to all of our readers to submit articles for upcoming issues. Just drop it off at the Haus attention Monatsblatt, e-Mail to deutscheshaus@home.com or contact a staff member. Photos are welcome and will be returned. |
The Haus Calendar Haus members, especially club officers, are invited to submit items for the calendar by writing them in the calendar kept by the Haus steward behind the bar, by giving them to a member of the Monatsblatt staff, or by e-mailing it to monatsblatt@cox.net. Please note that the Monatsblatt staff is always eager to promote events but we do need your information in order to do so, particularly if a date is changed or rescheduled. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND OUR DEADLINES FOR ADS & ANNOUNCEMENTS WHEN SUBMITTING ITEMS FOR THE CALENDAR. |
Unser Kalender für den Monat April Deutsches Haus opens at 4 p.m. Wed, Thurs, Fri.Unless otherwise noted, all events are after noon and in the Haus. |
| Wed | 1 | 5:45 | German classes |
| 7:00 | Crescent City Homebrewers meeting | ||
| Thu | 2 | 5:45 | German classes |
| 8:15 | Schlaraffia - Sippung (Last Meeting til October) | ||
| Fri | 3 | 7:30 | Damenchor Rehearsal and Meeting |
| 8:30 | Sängerchor Rehearsal and Meeting | ||
| 8:30 | Ronnie Able - Accordionist | ||
| Sun | 5 | 2:00 |
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| Wed | 8 | 5:45 | German classes |
| 7:00 | Board of Directors Meeting | ||
| Thu | 9 | 5:45 | German classes |
| 7:00 | NOLHAM (New Orleans Living History Of The American Military Troupe, Inc.) | ||
| Fri | 10 | 8:00 | Ladies Auxiliary Meeting |
| 8:30 | Ronnie Able - Accordionist | ||
| Sat | 11 | 9:00 a.m | DH Work Party (Arbeitstag) |
| Wed | 15 | 5:45 | German classes |
| 7:30 | German Heritage Festival Association meeting | ||
| Thu | 16 | 5:45 | German classes |
| Fri | 17 | 7:30 | Damenchor Rehearsal |
| 8:30 | Sängerchor Rehearsal | ||
| 8:30 | Accordionist | ||
| 9:00 | Deadline for Ads and Articles for Monatsblatt | ||
| Sat | 18 | 5:00 | Volksfest (see front page) |
| Wed | 22 | 5:45 | German classes |
| Thu | 23 | 5:45 | German classes |
| 6:00 | Monatsblatt preparation for mailing | ||
| Fri | 24 | 8:30 | Julie Council - Accordionist |
| Sat | 25 | 7:00 | GHFA Wine Tasting / Silent Auction (see page 5) |
| Wed | 29 | 5:45 | German classes |
| Thu | 20 | 5:45 | German classes |
| Fri | 31 | 8:30 | Julie Council - Accordionist |
| Deutsches Haus
Monatsblatt 200 South Galvez Street
Directors Janice Daughdrill, William "Bill" Gunn, Charles Hadley, Hans-Georg Heinemann, Ursula Jackson, Anna Whitely, Col. Richard A. Kuntz, AUS (Ret.), George Lesage, Joe Stephany, Gerhard Sigle Haus Steward: James Copeland |
Monatsblatt Issued monthly except July by Deutsches Haus Claus Sadlier, Executive Editor Tommy Mertz, Editor Lisa Hollis, Contributor / Copy Editor April Robinson, Contributor / Copy Editor Margo Mitchell, Copy Editor Col. Richard A. Kuntz, AUS (Ret), Contributor Patrick Mueller, Contributor Greg J. Schloesser, Contributor Stuart Eastman, Photographer Thomas C. Mertz, Webmeister, Mailing List Anna Whitely, Mailing Coordinator
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