As part of our German language scholarship program, the Lancaster Liederkranz is offering to pay travel and
attendance
fees, up to $3,000 for a qualified child or grandchild of a Liederkranz member,
(selected by the scholarship committee) to the Concordia Language
Village German Summer Camp. The program offers 1, 2, or 4 week sessions, and is affiliated with Concordia College. The attending child is required to give a brief review of his/her experience at a monthly membership meeting upon return.
For
nearly 50 years, Concordia Language Villages, in the beautiful North
Woods of Minnesota has been boldly and optimistically pursuing a vision
of peace and understanding by introducing learners to the languages and
cultures of our world. For more information contact Renate McElhany by
phone 392-8804 or click for email.
Fest Food Service Assistant Needed: We are in need of a volunteer to assist Susan Williams in the food service area of our annual fests. If you are interested or to learn more about this volunteer work, please contact fest committee chair, Paul Stanavage or by phone: 717-656-0281.
Front Door Greeter Volunteers Needed Thursday, Friday, & First Tuesday evening front door
greeter volunteers are needed. For their work, door volunteers receive
complimentary dinner and beverage. Couples are welcome!
NOTICE - We are also looking for a
volunteer to manage our volunteer front door greeters. This work requires you to
communicate with and manage their schedule. If
you are interested, please contact any trustee or officer club email or our current door manager, Larry Kepner or by phone: 951-1634.
2012 Club Membership Renewals are Due! Club membership runs form Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. Beginning in Nov., renewals paid at the bar by Dec. 31 receive a complimentary drink chip. The courtesy of a grace period to renew is extended until Feb. 29.
Memberships not renewed by Feb. 29 are suspended and keys made inactive. Beginning March 1, admittance to the club will require a $35 reactivation fee in addition to dues fee.
Late payment renewals not made by the end of 2012 will be required to submit a new membership application and be voted in by the membership. Click Here for a 2012 Membership Renewal Form
Monthly Membership Minutes: Abbreviated minutes without the financial information are available here. Complete minutes with the financial information are available at the club bar. Click here to view a pdf version of the current meeting minutes.
Miss
Lancaster Liederkranz to be selected: We are accepting applications for 2012-2013
Miss Lancaster Liederkranz who will in turn compete for 2012/2013 Miss
German-America of Philadelphia.
Applications
must be received by April 1. Selection
will be announced at Maitanz, Saturday, May 12.
Chelsea Parks, Miss LLK 2011-2012
We have been fortunate to have Miss Lancaster Liederkranz selected as Miss
German-America of Philadelphia, Kornflower Queen in recent years. Our most recent Miss Lancaster Liederkranz is
currently representing our club as a member of the Philadelphia Kornblumen court. For more information, read about the Steuben Association in our History link.
2011/2012 - Miss Chelsea Parks, court
2009/10 - Miss Allison Markow, queen
2008/09 - Miss Elise Fasnacht, queen
Preliminary qualifications:
Candidate must be between the ages of 18-26, female, unmarried, and have no
dependents. These qualifications are in accordance with the Steuben
Committee who will choose the next Kornflower Queen in Philadelphia.
Property Acquisition
Pledge Drive and Charitable Liederkranz Foundation
Information:
The
Liederkranz completed the acquisition of the historic Garber-Honberger
house across South Chiques Road
from the club Nov. 2011.
As part of the
financing for the purchase of this property, the Club has instituted a pledge
drive by which members and interested friends can help offset the cost of the
acquisition through monthly, quarterly, annual, or one-time contributions to
the acquisition fund... Click to continue reading pledge drive and foundation information.
Dance Lessons Offered: Would
you like to take to the dance floor at our fests or club dances but you're not sure about your
dancing
skills? Club members, Linda and Elvin Heck offer Polka and Waltz
lessons for any members interested in learning the basics. As service
to the club, the Hecks do not charge for their lessons. If interested, contact Linda & Elvin at 560-2003, or email the club at LancasterLiederkranz@verizon.net
For more information and our season dance schedule, go to the Dining & Dance page.
Lancaster Liederkranz Preserving German music, song, dance, language, customs, and culture since 1880.
