The German Accents Volkswagen Club’s
Annual Christmas Party!!!

Sunday, December 11th
6:00 p.m.

Bob and Angie Oswalt are sending out their holiday best wishes and are inviting us to  celebrate at their home in Melbourne. We’re planning a fun evening, seeing friends and catching up on Volkswagen news. Lots of food and Christmas music.

The club provides the turkey and ham
Also the soft drinks and water
Please B.Y.O.B.

Please bring your favorite dish to share
APPETIZER or VEGETABLE or BREAD or DESSERT

To assist in the ordering the meats and the coordinating of the accompanying dishes, we request that you contact: Deb Hartegan with the number of people attending AND the food dish that you plan to bring.

ELECTIONS and VOLUNTEERS:  It’s election time again. If you know of someone that would like to be on the Executive Board, let your voice be heard now. The Board is comprised of President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, Webmaster, and Photographer.
(Please share your ideas and suggestions for your 2012 club activities)

ADDRESS: Bob and Angie’s:  3240 Westland Court,    Melbourne    (west on Lake Washington)
If you get lost, call the Oswalt’s at 321-639-4908 Home or 321-794-3977 Cell

***Please RSVP to Deb Hartegan by December 7th so that we will know how much ham and turkey to order.              Please call 961-4269 or email: hartegans@cs.com***

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE,
Deb Hartegan
Bob Oswalt
Cindy Amara
Quentin Shock

FYI,   This Friday night will be the initial new car show at Dunkin Donuts in Palm Bay!!

The address is 898 Palm Bay Road 5 pm – 8 pm.

Steve Borrelli has organized car shows in the past and this should be the start of a great monthly event.

Hope you can make this Friday.  If you have any questions, please email Steve -  stephenborrelli@yahoo.c

1st Annual Volkstoberfest Tropical Trail Cruise

Check out the gallery!

WELCOME TO OUR 1st VOLKSTOBERFEST PRE-SHOW CRUISE!!

We will be departing from the Pavilion at approximately 4:15.

Below is the scheduled route:

CALL Quentin Shock: 321-662-3202

1. START AT BCC/WHICKHAM PAVILLION
2. TURN RIGHT ON POST.
3. LEFT ON US 1.
4. RAMP RIGHT ONTO PINEDA EAST
5. RAMP ONTO TROPICAL TRAIL SOUTH.
6. LEFT ON PINETREE/BANANA RIVER EAST.
7. NORTH ON A1A
8. LEFT/WEST ON PINEDA 404            (  Arriving at Candlewood Suites,2930 Pineda Plaza Way )

Volkstoberfest 2011 is about 2 weeks away!

The Show is September 25 at the Main Wickham Park Pavilion.  Below is a glance of the some of the scheduled activities.

Thanks to all that have already sent their pre-registrations.  Below is a summary of activities for Saturday and Sunday.

If you haven’t mailed your pre-registration form, Please mail the form (attached) and your check to Cindy Amara, 1404 Delaware Ave., Malabar, FL  32950.

Please note that pre-registration forms must be postmarked by September 12^th.  Registrations received after the postmark of 9/12 will not receive a free show shirt or dash plague.

SATURDAY

• Pre-Show Cruise 4:30 pm and Cookout 5:30-8:30

Cruise:

New this year!  We will meet at the Main Wickham Park Pavilion at 4:00 pm.  Depart approximately 4:30 going across 2 causeways, along the beachside and to the host hotel, Candlewood Suites.

Cookout includes:

- Appetizers

- Choice of meat (hamburger, cheeseburger, brat or hot dog)

- Side dishes

- Dessert

- One free beverage (beer, soda or water)

-  Entries into raffles for each ticket purchased

Cost is $12 per person for the meal.

Extra beverages will be available.

• Camping and Hotel

VW Busses can camp overnight at the pavilion for a $10 donation.

Hotel accommodations at reduced rates are available at Candlewood Suites, 2930 Pineda Plaza Way.  $74.95+tax  (mention VW Show Rate)     321-821-9009.

SUNDAY:

• Gates open at 8:00 am for cars and 7:00 am for vendors
• Lunch sales will be available under the pavilion from 10:00-3:00
• Volkswagen displays from Prestige VW, Boston Lobster Feast & Geek Squad
• Bash-A-Car
• Stuff-A-Bug
• Kids Activities:  Hula Hoop Contest, Awesome Obstacle Course Jumper and Games/Prizes
• 2^nd Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest.  Sponsored by Long Doggers Grill and Brew.  Open to the first 20 entries.  How many can you eat in 5 minutes?  Winner will receive $25 cash and a trophy.  Last year’s winner ate 10 hot dogs.
• Drawing, Prizes, and Trophies

Please note:  In order to speed up the judging process and have earlier trophy presentations, judging of your car will begin approximately one hour after your car has been registered.

FREE PARKING AND FREE SPECTATOR ADMISSION!!!

Complete and mail your registration today.  If you have any questions, please contact Deb Hartegan: hartegans@cs.com 321-757-0421 or Steve Pounds: sci-vw@att.net 321-409-8989.

September 25, 2011

Wickham Park Pavilion

Melbourne, Florida 32935

Exciting plans are being made for this year’s Show and Saturday’s Pre-Show.

Registration form will be ready for distribution in June.

Please “Save-the-Date” and revisit the website for updates.

If you have any questions, please contact Deb Hartegan at hartegans@cs.com

Jingle, Jangle, Jingle

It’s time for us to mix and mingle

Please join us for some Holiday cheer

For Christmas Day will soon by here

The German Accents Volkswagen Club’s

Annual Christmas Party!!!

Sunday, December 12th

5:00 p.m.

Bob and Carol Varker are sending out their holiday best wishes and are inviting us to celebrate at their home in Rockledge. We’re planning a fun evening, seeing friends and catching up on Volkswagen news. Lots of food and Christmas music.

The club provides the turkey and ham

There will be soft drinks and water

Please B.Y.O.B.

Please bring your favorite dish to share

APPETIZER or VEGETABLE or BREAD or DESSERT

To assist in ordering or the meats and coordinating of the accompanying dishes, we request that you contact: Deb Hartegan with the number of people attending AND the food dish that you plan to bring.

ELECTIONS and VOLUNTEERS:  It's election time again. If you know of someone that would like to be on the Executive Board, let your voice be heard now. The Board is comprised of President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Webmaster, and Phone Coordinator. Your Club always needs volunteers. Please sign up to be on our volunteer roster.

(Please share your ideas and suggestions for your 2011 club activities)
DIRECTIONS: To Bob and Carol’s:5429 Robles Lane (off of US1) in Rockledge 32955

Driving from Melbourne on US1 North:  Pass Pineda Causeway, About 300 yards past the Viera Blvd. stoplight, you will turn right onto Robles Lane. Continue one block to 5429 Robles (on the river).

Driving from Cocoa on US1 South:  Go to Viera Blvd and make a u-turn. Go north 300 yards and turn right onto Robles Lane.  Continue one block to 5429 Robles Lane.

If you get lost, call the Varkers at321-639-4908 Home or 321-794-3977 Cell

***Please RSVP to Deb Hartegan by December 8th so that we

will know how much ham and turkey to order.

Please call 757-0421 or email: hartegans@cs.com

Check out the Gallery for show photo’s