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.
Responsible for design and placing of all Club advertisements, writing and distribution of all press releases and public\service announcements regarding all Club functions or meetings. The Chairperson, with the cooperation of the Advertising Manager of Der Anzeiger, shall procure new advertisements, retain current advertisements in Der Anzeiger, report all advertisements to the Editor for inclusion in Der Anzeiger and transmit all receipts to the Treasurer. The Chairperson shall be responsible for the design and reproduction of all posters, flyers, signs or other promotional items and development of effective communications and relationships with the media, government and public, subject to the policy, guidance direction and advice of the Board and the respective Event Chairs.
Email: publicity@gasc-capecoral
Editor of “Der Anzeiger”, the club’s newsletter, which is issued monthly and contains information from the club’s members and various committees about matters of interest, events of the previous month, future events, etc.
Submissions from members are welcome and enhance this publication. Submit information by the 25th of the month for consideration for the upcoming month’s edition.
Email: anzeiger@gasc-capecoral.com
Operation of all Club bars, including purchasing and inventory of supplies, service sales at all club and special events in the Clubhouse, at festivities in the Biergarten, throughout the year, including Oktoberfest. All Committee members are volunteers. If you want to be a part of it, please get in touch with 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.
Responsible for routine maintenance of the clubhouse, including equipment and utilities, supervision of custodial staff, and making recommendations for 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 chair shall plan, direct, coordinate and implement various social functions such as dances including Friday evenings, Karneval/Fasching costume balls and other entertainment as the Board may authorize; schedule band engagements in advance 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
Web Admin to update the website and coordinate with the Publicity Committee. We are always looking for more tech-savyy members who would like to join and help us keep our WordPress website updated. Email us if you are interested.
Email: webmaster@gasc-capecoral.com
Operate the Club kitchen, in coordination with the chef, including purchase and inventory of supplies, food preparation and service, recruitment and scheduling of volunteers, menu selection and pricing for all indoor events-all subject to Board approval. Chair or designee will coordinate with the Department of Health for all inspections on any and all areas, then will submit the report to the Board for review and remediation.
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
Shall perform routine clubhouse maintenance, including equipment and utilities, supervise the custodial staff and recommend facility improvements.
The new and renewal membership chairperson screens and interviews all applicants to determine their acceptability and explains membership requirements and obligations, collects annual dues, issues membership cards, and prepares and maintains the membership roster. Works closely with Publicity and Guest Relations to ensure members have all pertinent information about the club, its events and customs.
Plans and implements the annual Ms. Oktoberfest pageant under the guidance of the Oktoberfest Chair.
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.
A Parliamentarian, who shall have the sole right to determine validity of any nomination, rule on any question regarding parliamentary procedure, Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws at membership and Board Meetings and be a member of the Nominating Committee and Chair of the Bylaws Committee. The foregoing shall be with discussion and advice of the Board.
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.
Manages and handles inquiries of rentals for events on the grounds and facilities. Email: rentals@gasc-capecoral.com
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: office@gasc-capecoral.com
SPORTVEREIN – Promoting German sporting events, including, but not limited to, Bundesliga soccer, Mannschaft soccer, and other sports, that will advance and perpetuate an interest in German sporting culture.
We are proud to be home to “Die Mannschaft Southwest Florida” and the “FC Bayern Fanclub Cape Coral,” two prominent soccer fan clubs. Please feel free to contact the office or Karin Schmidt for participation or further information.
“Skat” – While primarily a card game, Skat is often considered a sport in several German regions, as it is organized with associations and clubs, and players are often ranked and participate in leagues, mirroring the structures found in sports. We usually play on Thursday evenings at the Edelweiss Bar. New players welcome. Please feel free to contact Gregor Pischke for participation or more information.