The Club’s members are active in a variety of service committees, such as Planning & Development, Bar, Kitchen, Oktoberfest, Beautification and Finance. Each committee member is appointed by the President, and they, in turn, vote for their Chairperson.
The Publicity and Advertising Committee is responsible for all advertising for the GASC. We work closely with Television, Radio, and various print media. We also contract with printers and distributors to produce and distribute the yearly quad-fold, Oktoberfest quad-fold, and Oktoberfest newspaper. This includes getting advertisers for our papers and, of course, working closely with other committees to ensure that their various functions are advertised. Volunteers are always a welcome sight.
Email: publicity@gasc-capecoral
“Der Anzeiger” – the club’s newsletter – is issued monthly, with one summer edition in July/August. It contains information from the club’s members and various committees about matters of interest to the members, events of the previous month, future events, a monthly calendar, and event listings. Submissions from members are welcome and enhance this publication.
Submit information by the 15th of the month for consideration for the following month.
Email: anzeiger@gasc-capecoral.com
The Bar Committee provides all kinds of beverages and services to our members and guests at the Clubhouse at festivities in our garden and especially at Oktoberfest. All Committee members are volunteers. If you want to be a part of it, please contact us.
Email: bar@gasc-capecoral.com
As many as 50 men and women show up every Wednesday morning of the year to volunteer as part of the beautification crew. Last year this added up to over 7,500 combined hours contributed on Wednesdays alone. In addition, many of the volunteer crew put in countless hours before, during, and after Oktoberfest, Gartenfests, and all the other festivities held on our grounds.
It is the Beautifications’ task to maintain the club’s grounds, buildings, and equipment needed to get the jobs done. We have two carpentry shops and electrical, plumbing, painting, machine, and welding shops on the grounds.
Among the maintenance performed are keeping the over 200 concrete tables and benches in the garden in good shape, repairing and painting all the tables and chairs used during Oktoberfest, and keeping the stage, bars, food service buildings, and all the storage buildings in shape. We have skilled painters, electricians, roofers, plumbers, welders, mechanics, carpenters, and masons to do this.
Beautification members also do all the horticultural work needed to maintain the trees, shrubbery, and lawns. We have over 25 acres that are mowed and hedged. Garden areas need constant pruning, planting, and weeding.
But Beautification is not all work and no play. Mid-morning, everyone breaks for coffee and cookies prepared by our volunteer kitchen crew, and come noon, they are rewarded with a delicious hot lunch. There is also the congeniality and camaraderie that come from working together and the satisfaction that comes from working with one’s hands and contributing to our club.
New members are always welcome, and no particular skills are needed to volunteer. We’ll find a place for you. For more information, contact chairman Wolf-Rüdiger Pech at 239-549-0689
Plans and implements the celebration of birthdays and/or anniversaries of club members on a scheduled day (every quarter).
Pastor Dewey Gierke
The Club Chaplain is a clergy, affiliated with a local church and performs services such as invocations at meetings, special events, conduct of annual memorial service and funeral services for members.
The Maintenance team performs routine maintenance of the clubhouse, including equipment and utilities, supervises the Custodian and recommends facility improvements.
The Edelweiss Chorus is practicing and upgrades skills in singing and provides periodic concerts for members and entertains at various events.
The entertainment & decorating chair plans, direct, coordinates and implements various social functions such as dances, including Friday evenings. Carneval/Fasching/Mardi Gras costume balls, public parades and other entertainment as the Board may authorize; decorate as appropriate; schedule band engagements with written contracts and establish ticket prices, all subject to Board approval.
Carol sells tickets for special dances and events such as Karneval Balls, New Year’s Eve, and other special events (as planned).
Tickets can be purchased at the Club on Friday evenings between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. and in the Office during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Review proposed expenditures of Club funds except for recurring budget expenditures and advise the Board regarding the financial propriety of the proposed expenditures. Review committee’s budgets before board approval. Submits an annual club budget for the Board’s review, acceptance, modification, and approval. Performs audits and reviews of Club and committee records as needed.
The G.A.L.S. (German-American Ladies’ Society) meet every Wednesday morning at the club for friendship and crafts, they mainly produce useful and also fun items in knitting and crocheting and beading etc. The G.A.L.S. also arrange and conduct events for enjoyment, information, knowledge and fellowship.
The club organizes up to four Biergarten Fests between January and April each year. These events take place in our beautiful Biergarten, our Bavarian Garden. We serve German beer, food, and music.
Various other festivals celebrating German and American traditions may be held throughout the year.
Meets and greets guests and new members and introduces them to the New Membership Chair. She also shares the Club’s conventions and ensures guests and members enjoy their time.
Hafenkapelle is a costumed fest band sponsored by GASC. In addition to traditional German festival music, the Hafenkapelle plays American big band favorites and other popular dance music. Many members of Hafenkapelle are also members of GASC, but this is not a requirement. Learn more here: Hafenkapelle Cape Coral – GASC
The kitchen chair operates the Club kitchens, including purchasing and inventory supplies, food preparation, and service. Also, menu selection and pricing for all indoor events, all subject to Board approval.
Promotes and provides activities, functions, and events that will advance and perpetuate the German language, culture, and customs.
Email: kultur@gasc-capecoral.com
Maintains, updates and organizes the Club’s library
Maintains, manages, and organizes maintenance around the Club.
The new membership chairperson screens and interviews all applicants to determine their acceptability and explains membership requirements and obligations. The chairperson also works with Guest Relations to ensure members have information about the club, events, and customs.
Supports the club’s office administratively.
Office Hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Email: office@gasc-capecoral.com
The Oktoberfest Chair plans, schedules, staffs, and stages all activities and functions required for the Oktoberfest. He also works with vendors, exhibitors, and carnival personnel. Attends to ensure a chairperson is available for each Oktoberfest position and holds meetings to organize the fest.
Plans and organizes the housing for the Oktoberfest bands
Oktoberfest bands and other entertainment are contracted and scheduled by the Oktoberfest Entertainment committee. We try to get one or two bands from Germany for each Oktoberfest. Four or more bands from Florida and often from out-of-state are also invited to perform. Dance groups and other performers are also contracted and scheduled by the committee. Bands are contracted at least 10 months in advance. The specific performance schedule is completed and published ahead of each Oktoberfest.
Manages and organizes the Oktoberfest Main Kitchen and Dining Room in the von Steuben Hall.
A Parliamentarian who shall have the sole right to determine validity of any nomination, rule on any question regarding parliamentary procedure, Articles of lncorporation or Bylaws at membership and Board meetings, and be a member of the nominating committee and Chair of the By-Laws Committee. Relative to the foregoing shall be with discussion and advice of the Board of Directors.
Takes photos at various Club events and provides photos to the Club and its members.
The Planning & Development Committee shall research and develop long range capital improvement plans for utilization of Club properties, establish priorities for implementation and make recommendations to the Board relative to such priorities.
The Renewal Membership Secretary collects annual dues, signs and issues membership cards and confirm prior year’s membership, prepares and maintains membership roster for re-issue every two years and transmit all dues to the Treasurer.
Manages and handles inquiries of rentals for events on the grounds and facilities. Email: rentals@gasc-capecoral.com
The Social Membership Chairperson collects non-member fees and records non-member and sponsor names in the log.
The Security Team shall provide a safe and orderly place for all club members and guests at club events. Then, at the same time, protect club property and other assets. See the chairman to join security for Biergartenfests.
Provides for the sunshine function, reports on the passing and illness of any Club member, and provides a list of deceased members to the Beautification Chairperson to update the memorial plaque.
Email: sunshine@gasc-capecoral.com