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The Saskatchewan German Council is a provincial not-for-profit corporation whose mandate is to promote German culture, language, customs, traditions and interests for the benefit of all Saskatchewan people. The SGC is seeking a Project Coordinator to work with its provincial groups and its volunteer provincial board to promote and realize the mandate of the SGC. The Project Coordinator will work closely with the President, the Executive Director, the Board of Directors and the Member groups, while reporting to the Executive Director and being guided in the daily administrative responsibilities by policies and guidelines established by the SGC Board of Directors.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The Project Coordinator is required to perform a range of duties including, but not limited to:

• develop and implement new projects for the SGC
• create / modify activities to meet expectations of the German speaking community
• consult with members groups and their representatives to determine their needs and develop programs in response to those needs
• seek out new program opportunities for the member groups
• support and assist the member groups by realizing new ideas and revitalizing current projects
• create courses to meet the changing needs of group members
• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends

Qualifications/Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal, relationship building and conflict resolution skills.
• Highly developed creative skills.
• Strong communication skills, oral and written.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Proficient in a variety of computer applications.
• Ability to work within a team.

Additional Information:

Job Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Hours: 20h/week,

Salary: negotiable, dependent on qualifications

How to apply: Please mail, fax or e-mail your resume to the SGC office.

Contact: Andreas Denz, Interim Executive Director

Deadline for applications: December 21, 2011

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  The Saskatchewan German Council Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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Volume 17    Issue 3    June 2011

In this Issue:

Treffpunkt Weekend and AGM

SGC Special Volunteer Awards

New Executive & Directors

Eastevan & District German Freundschaft Society – 20^th Anniversary

Events

Call for Articles

Treffpunkt Weekend and AGM

On the last weekend, June 11 & 12, the SGC held its Treffpunkt weekend and Annual General Meeting. The event took place at the new German Canadian Club Concordia building. Although the building is not yet completely finished the club welcomed everyone warmly. 26 member organisations, several individual members and guests were present.

The meeting included a German supper with Rouladen, red cabbage and Spätzle. The evening entertainment was provided by Rita Dahlem of Saskatoon, William Boan of Saskatoon and later the Little German Band from Humboldt.

On the morning of Sunday the AGM took place with high attendance by first and second delegates from member organisations. During the meeting new directors were elected. A lunch followed, which gave more opportunity to socialize and discuss German language, culture and events.

For pictures go to www.saskgermancouncil.org: Media Gallery – Event Photos – 2011 Album.

SGC Special Volunteer Awards

During the Treffpunkt weekend the SGC awarded volunteer from the German community. There were 7 nominees: Sheila Beassler of the Prince Albert Club,  Erika Dumont of the Karnevalsgesellschaft Harmonie; Ray & Ute Fichter of the Volksliederchor Harmonie; Terry Keim of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia, Regina Chapter; Barbara Stehwien of the German Language School Saskatoon Inc.; Don Thomas of the German Canadian Club Concordia and Bryce Van Loosen of the German Canadian Society Harmonie.

The Awards were presented by Ilona Beck, SGC President. All but one nominee were present at the Awards ceremony and received their award and gift basked in person. The gift basket was filled with German “Schmankerl” from Ritter Sport chocolate to Kühn Red Cabbage.

Bryce Van Loosen and Ilona Beck

New Executive & Directors

A new Vice-President and Secretary as well as five new directors for the Board of Directors had to be elected at the AGM. Josephin Dick was elected Vice-President and Darrell Dick as new Secretary. Both will serve on the board for the next two years. There was also a good amount of nominees for the director positions of whom Franziska Davies, Rod Gellner, Ulrike Hecker, Amanda Stehwien and Michael Zimmermann were elected. The two year positions went to Franziska Davies, Rod Gellner and Michael Zimmermann. Ulrike Hecker and Amanda Stehwien will serve for one year on the board.

We welcome the new Executive and Board of Directors and look forward to a productive year.

From left to right.

Back row: Rod Gellner, Darrell Dick, Ray Fichter, Josephin Dick, Michael Zimmerman, Les Lautner, Andrew Grzesina

Front row: Ulrike Hecker, Barbara Hoggard-Lulay, Ilona Beck, Franziska Davies, Amanda Stehwien

Estevan & District German Freundschaft Society – 20^th Anniversary

On June 4^th the Estevan German Society celebrated its 20^th Anniversary at the Elks Lounge in Estevan. Our President Ilona Beck was present and congratulated the club on 20 years. John Gress, Cecilia and John Olheiser, Agnes and Gerald Seipp are five of the original members that started the club. They received art work to commemorate their effort and contribution to the club. Estevan MLA Doreen Eagles and Estevan city Councillor Lynn Chipley were also present. The celebrations included a dinner at which over 100 people attended.

From left to right: John Gress, Cecilia and John Olheiser, Agnes and Gerald Seipp

The Estevan Mercury published an article about the Society, which is available on our website at www.saskgermancouncil.org.

The SGC wishes all the best to the Estevan German Society. We hope they will grow stronger over the next 20 years, encouraging new immigrants in the area to join and to contribute to the German culture and traditions.

Events

The SGC thanks all members and organizations for their effort, time and commitment to develop events so that German culture, language, customs and traditions are promoted for the benefit of all Saskatchewan people.

PLEASE CONTACT THE SGC OFFICE IN SASKATOON TO NOTIFY THE STAFF ABOUT ANY EVENTS YOUR ORGANIZATION IS HOSTING.

Several events are planned for the upcoming months:

-          Every Monday: Karaoke Night at the Harmonie Society in Regina at 8 p.m.

-          Every Wednesday: German Stammtisch at Alexander’s Restaurant in Saskatoon at 9 p.m.

-          Every Sunday: Treffpunkt Deutschland on CFCR 90.5fm from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

-          On August 14, 2011 the German Heritage Society of Humboldt & District and Folkart Co-op Humboldt will host their annual German Family Day

-          On August 18-20, 2011 the German Canadian Club Concordia will host the German Pavillion for the Saskatoon Folk Fest

-          On October 28, 2011 the Lloydminster German Heritage Society Inc. will host their Oktoberfest

Call for articles

We are always eager to receive articles about various topics, which could include but are not limited to group events, German traditions, cultural events, news updates, and travel experiences. There is no limit to what the article could be about. We would be delighted to receive any submission. The article can be written in German or English, however, if writing in German, please attach an English summary. If pictures are submitted, please use the jpg format. Articles should be send to postillion@saskgermancouncil.org.

Freundschaft Society lives up to their name while marking 20 years

Five people who were original members of the German Freundschaft (Friendship) Society were presented with art works to commemorate their contributions to the society that celebrated its 20th anniversary on Saturday with an afternoon program and banquet at the Elks Lodge. From the left: John Gress, Cecilia and John Olheiser and Agnes and Gerald Seipp. Over 100 people attended the afternoon program. -

June 14, 2011

It all started with an innocent request for some German baking goods and now the Estevan and District German Freundschaft Society is celebrating its 20th year as an official entity within the community.

The society’s good work is earmarked by its celebrated German choir that can be found at many special events in Estevan throughout the year. They group has also travelled to several other communities in the province, spreading the joy of being German Canadians.

Agnes Seipp, one of the five original members of the society who are still actively engaged in the group, along with her husband Gerald; Cecilia and John Olheiser and John Gress were joined by other society members and guests for a celebration program and banquet in the Elks Lodge Saturday afternoon and evening. Over 100 were in attendance, said Katharina Ulbrich, one of the organizers.

Agnes Seipp, who provided some historical highlights for those in attendance, noted how it began with a request for her and her friends to “do a little baking.” That soon led to an advertisement in The Mercury seeking people who might be interested in organizing a more formal club to provide a little promotion of the German culture within the local population. The original response was strong enough so official recognition was sought from the Saskatchewan German Council and the club was off and running.

The choir was formed and, according to Seipp, “we’ve gone pretty well everywhere in the province,” as well as providing musical items for the annual Christmas concerts, at the hospitals and nursing homes and senior complexes. They have travelled short distances to places such as Lampman and Bienfait and as far as Melville, Moose Jaw and Flaxton, North Dakota among others.

The group, supported by the German Council, has enjoyed three major bus trips and they have even provided musical interludes at wakes and funerals, Seipp said.

Walter Biberdorf is the current president of the Freundschaft Society as well as the choir director. He is just the second director they have had, taking over from long-serving director Barney Styre just recently.

Biberdorf served as emcee for the afternoon program that included words of greeting from Estevan city Councillor Lynn Chipley, Estevan MLA Doreen Eagles and German Council president Llona Beck from Regina. Biberdorf also read words of congratulations from Souris-Moose Mountain MP Ed Komarnicki and Germany’s Honourary Consul to Canada, Barbara Hoggard-Luly.

Biberdorf noted that the club’s mandate is to spread goodwill while promoting the German culture, language, customs, traditions and interests with the express interest in providing good fellowship that will benefit all Saskatchewan people.
Seipp also noted that German language classes for members, were also part of their local mandate and the choir has contributed vocally and financially to the community, including the local United Way Telethon for many years. She said the numbers in the choir range between 14 and 26, determined by the availability of members at any given time.

The society keeps track of their activities through their archives and history recording books with Seipp serving as co-ordinator for the entire 20 years.
The club has a membership that ranges in age from those in their early 30s to some who are now over 90.

“Twenty years is a good cause to celebrate,” said Beck “It takes the community to preserve the culture and now is a good opportunity for your club to grow with a new generation of immigrants arriving almost daily into our communities.”

Beck went on to note that the provincial council is working toward observing past German cultures while also focusing on current cultural events including literature and customs.

“The need for the language is growing, so the new literature will help you refresh this active and alive language so take advantage of this opportunity to practice your German and keep the culture alive,” Beck said.

German Heritage Week was proclaimed by Mayor Gary St. Onge for May 29 to June 4.

In her written message, Hoggard-Lulay noted how the Estevan society members were great volunteers.

During the course of the afternoon program guests enjoyed a virtual journey to Germany, courtesy of Ulbrich who had gathered significant videos and photos featuring Germany’s highlighted events and places.

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The Volksliederchor Concordia presents its Spring Concert.
On May 29th 2011 at the Rock of Ages, Lutheran Brethren Church, 130th Kingsmere Place.
The concert will start at 2p.m.
Admission is $7 which includes coffee and cake.