Deutscher Verein November Meet

The Deutscher Verein held its monthly meeting Thursday, November 20th at the Jasper VFW beginning with a social half hour at 6:00.

President Virgil Gress opened the meeting by thanking the greeters, Judy Bennett, Judy Gress and Sharon Dilger and all who brought food for the lunch enjoyed by the membership.

Members were asked to sign up for the Christmas program on December 18th.

Pres. Gress congratulated Rafe and Phyllis Ackerman again for receiving the German-American Heritage award for their services to the club and their work to keep up our German heritage. Special thanks went to Patti Goepferich, Lois Kuntz, Raymie Eckerle, Matt Hilger and Dan Gutgsell who made the arrangements.

As per usual, Dan Hoffman, assisted by Al Hopf and Ray Lechner, was auctioneer for the annual November auction of items brought in by the membership. Proceeds of the auction, totaling $1445 went to the JHS German Exchange Program. Members of the JHS club were present to help with the auction.

Special prizes went to Al Hopf and Leo Eckerle. Attendance prizes went to Dan Hoffman and Ashley Weisheit.

Next meeting will be the Christmas Party on December 18 with a dinner at the VFW.

New members are always welcome.

Ruth Wibbels

Secretary

Jasper Deutscher Verein Christmas

Dinner Program

The Deutscher Verein met on Thursday, December 18 for their annual Christmas party meeting at the VFW in Jasper.

President Virgil Gress opened the meeting by thanking the ladies at the greeting table; Judy Gress, Judy Bennett and Sharon Dilger. He gave a brief update on the mill project.

He thanked Fran Johnson for cooking the meal for us and then Father John Boeglin gave the blessing.

Following the meeting, Dan Hoffman and the Mountain Harmony Blue Grass Band entertained the crowd.

Special prizes went to Mary Young, Stan Schnell and Bob Steffe.

Poinsettia attendance prizes went to: Charlie Durcholz, Dorothy Schnaus, Janice Sunderman, Joan Knies, Betty Kempf, John Oeding, Ed Kreilein, Steve Smith, Vic Knies, Gary Egler, Ardella Kordes and Gladys Knust.

Meeting was adjourned with the president wishing everyone a Merry Christmas.

Ruth Wibbels

Secretary

Upcoming Events - Mark Your Calendars

January Deutscher Verein Meeting
Thursday, January 15, 2009

The January meeting will be on Thursday, January 15, 2009, at the VFW.  As has become our custom, this meeting will be our annual beer and wine tasting/judging gathering.  Members are encouraged to bring samples of their beer and wine making for the annual competition.  Categories will be judged in Grape Wine, Non-Grape / Other Wines, and Beer.   Let's have a great turnout and let us know which beer or wine you feel is the best

It's Chili Time!!!!

The JHS German Exchange Chili Supper will be on February 6^th, 2009 in the JHS cafeteria. All you can eat chili, hotdog or peanut butter sandwich, dessert, and drink will be sold from 5:30-8:00pm. Also, gallons of chili will be sold for $15.00. Tickets may be bought from any JHS German Exchange student. Tickets bought before the supper will be $5.00 and tickets sold the day of will be $6.00. Children are $3.00. Thank you for all your support and generosity!

Address Changes for Newsletters

If a member has an address change, please notify Rita Egler at P. O. Box 15, Jasper, IN 47547-0015 or call her at 634-9068.

Any help you can give in maintaining postage costs is greatly appreciated!!!!

Membership Dues

It's that time of year again! Please submit your dues for 2009 as soon as possible by completing and sending in the form at the back of the Newsletter or by attending the January, February, March, or April meeting. Rita Egler, Treasurer, will be accepting dues at those meetings.

Please note expiration date of membership on mailing label of the newsletter.

Single membership is $5.00 per year and a couple membership is $10 per year. What a deal!!! What an opportunity to experience our German heritage on a monthly basis.

Renew your membership now OR give a membership for a family member or someone new to the area. What a welcoming gift!!!!

Ein Prosit, Ein Prosit, der Gemut-lich-keit, Ein Prosit

Ein Prosit, der Gemut-lich-keit, Eins Zwei, Drei.G'suffa

A toast, A toast, To happy times, A toast, A toast, To happy times, One, two three. drink up

Deutscher Verein
Officers:	Directors:
Virgil Gress - President vgress@fullnet.com Al Bennett - Vice President ajbennett@insightbb.com Rita Egler - Treasurer gregler@fullnet.com Ruth Wibbels - Secretary wibbels@insightbb.com Die Zeitung Editor: Patti Goepfrich Phone: 482-4821 e-mail: pmgoep@fullnet.com Deutscher Verein Website: www.jaspergermanclub.org	Fr. John Boeglin Dave Buehler Bob Dilger Raymie Eckerle Patti Goepfrich Dan Gutgsell Jim Gutgsell Matthias Hilger Janet Kluemper Linus Lechner Danny Wehr

GERMAN NOODLE RING WITH CHEESE SAUCE

Serving Size : 1

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
1 c *noodles
3 c Water, boiling
1 x Salt
3 tb Butter
3 tb Flour
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Paprika
1 1/2 c Milk
2 ea Egg, well beaten
1/4 lb Cheese, american swiss

Boil the noodles in salted water and cook about 10
minutes until tender. Drain and put into a
well-greased ring mold. Melt the butter, add the flour
and blend. Stir in the milk and continue cooking,
stirring constantly until mixture thickens. Add the
seasoning and cheese cut in small pieces. Cook until
cheese melts. Reserve 1/2 of the sauce to use later.
To the remaining sauce, add the well beaten eggs and
mix well. Pour over the noodles. Set mold in pan
containing hot water and bake at 350-F about 45
minutes. Unmold on large platter, pour over the
remaining hot cheese sauce and fill center with any
desired vegetable, such as peas and carrots, spinach
or asparagus tips.