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The Saxon News THE SAXON NEWS Published by The Alliance of Transylvanian Saxons Home Offi ce: 5393 Pearl Road Cleveland, Ohio 44129-1597 Tel: (440) 842-8442 Celebrating over 100 years of Saxon Fraternalism ATS Founded in 1902 October 2, 2020 Issue 20 and leaving the facility as well as keep- BRANCH 4, CLEVELAND ing the mandated distance. Out Taco By Joan Miller-Malue Tuesdays have been doing well since we have the garden patio opened for PRESIDENT’S Social isolation is a diffi cult challenge. We the dining. keep our distance not only to help fl atten the We will have our Annual Clambake MESSAGE curve but also to show love and concern for the on Friday, October 9th in the garden. welfare of others. Our last monthly meeting was Tickets must be purchased in advance By Denise Aeling in January. We have missed our social contact by contacting the Sachsenheim, 216- Crawford with our members through Spring and Summer 651-0888. Clambake with half chicken ATS Nat’l President months. Now we are in our next season and still is only $20.95; Clambake with Strip are cautious of what is the best for our members Steak is $24.95 and extra dozen of that attend our monthly meetings. President clams is $6.50. Must contact the Sach- I can’t believe that it’s October already! The Weber, being in the medical fi eld, wants to heed nd senheim by October 2 to purchase stores are loaded with Halloween decorations to caution so has cancelled the October Branch your tickets. and candy. I’ve even seen some Christmas dec- meeting. Make sure you are registered to vote! orations in the stores. Let’s not make time fl y Also, unfortunately the Junior Committee, Participating in elections is one of the too fast. On a good note in my opinion, is that a adhering to guidelines from CDC, has decided key freedoms of American life. Many lot of stores are announcing that they will not be not to hold the Annual Halloween Party. We people in countries around the world open on Thanksgiving Day for shopping. I agree certainly will miss seeing our ghosts, goblins and do not have the same freedom, nor with this as I was one who didn’t go shopping on princesses. This has always been an enjoyable did many Americans in centuries past. that day. It’s a time for family and friends to get party for the children and adults. No matter what you believe or whom together. I’m glad those workers will be able to When life returns to normal, we want to look you support, it is important to exercise stay home with their family and friends. There’s back with no regrets knowing that we put forth your rights. plenty of time to shop for Christmas gifts starting our best efforts to provide a safe environment on Thanksgiving Friday. for our membership. Because of our times apart I wanted to remind everyone to keep working I often think of the song, ”Wahre Freundschaft BRANCH 26, on their Saxon Memoirs. We’ve had some nice soll nicht wanken.” MERRILLVILLE By Helen Brooks stories come in already, but we’re still looking for Wahre Freundschaft soll nicht wanken, more. You have plenty of time to submit them. wenn sie auch entfernet ist. We’ll collect them through the end of the year. /: Lebet fort nur in Gedanken und doch der September 13, 2020 was our fi rst meeting since the pandemic hit in Next issue, we’ll announce our winners of the Treue nie vergesst.:/ essay contest. The Cultural Promotion Commit- Keine Ader soll mit schlagen, March. In spite of it all, there was a very good turnout. It was good to be there tee will have met and decided on the winning es- wenn ich nicht an dich gedacht. says by then. /: Ich will Sorge für dich tragen, bis zur späten and see all our friends. President Randall Floyd greeted us Did you know that there are 29 different types Mitternacht.:/ of 501 (c) organizations? The most common one Wenn der Mühlstein treibet Reben, and we started the meeting with the pledge to the fl ag. that comes to mind is a 501 (c) 3 – Charitable, und daraus fl ießt edler Wein. Roll call of offi cers – only two were Religious, or Educational Organization. Contri- /: Wenn der Tod mir nimmt das Leben, hör ich absent. Minutes were read and ac- butions to these organizations are tax deductible auf dir getreu zu sein.:/ cepted. Treasurer’s report was read to the donor. A Chamber of Commerce falls un- A translation of fi rst stanza that refl ects are feel- and accepted. der 501 (c) 6 while certain Credit Unions are a ing for our membership at this time: True friendship There was a discussion about planned 501 (c) 14 organization. The number 501 comes shall not waver, when it just is away. Still lives in activities which have all been cancelled. from the Internal Revenue Code. IRC section 501 thought and loyalty is not forgotten. Much discussion on our two important deals with the exemption from federal income Although we are not meeting monthly, our meetings – Memorial in November and tax. Subpart C lists the types of organizations business at the Sachsenheim is open, trying to Christmas Party. that are exempt, based on their purpose. survive during this diffi cult time. Our manager, A sick slip for Kathleen McCarty was The ATS is a 501 (c) 8 organization – Fraternal Scott Lindell, and staff, have done an outstanding read and approved Benefi ciary Societies, Orders, or Associations. job with making people to wear masks entering There was a moment of silence for These types of organizations are required to op- long time member Sam Palyok. erate under the lodge system and provide for the Raffl e was won by Jeff Szostek and payment of benefi ts to its members or their de- membership by Kathleen McCarty. pendents. That’s exactly who and what we are. Meeting was adjourned. We have our various Branches or Lodges that Stay safe and healthy. are spread across 5 states. And we provide lots Til we meet again. of benefi ts to our members. We offer life insur- ance and annuities to our members for the fi nan- cial security of their dependents and loved ones. We also offer other fraternal benefi ts such as the Orphan Benefi ts program, scholarships, local branch activities, cultural activities, and youth activities. Most local branches or lodges offer additional benefi ts to their members. The ATS welcomes new members to join and share in our cultural and social events as well as benefi t from our insurance and annuity plans. TIMELY - DO NOT DELAY TIMELY Please invite your relatives and friends to join our Fraternal Family so they can benefi t from be- The Alliance of Transylvanian Saxons Alliance of Transylvanian The longing to an organization that cares about its 5393 Pearl Road Cleveland, OH 44129-1597 KEEP CALM members. Until next time…. MAILED WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 MAILED WEDNESDAY, and Attention Postmaster: Send all Changes of Address to: Attention Postmaster: Send all Changes of wear a mask! COVID-19 vaccine Schloss Horneck needs OUR help! could save many Alliance of Transylvanian Saxons Home Office: 5393 Pearl Rd., Cleveland, Ohio 44129 lives, despite rampant Telephone: (440) 842-8442 FAX: 440-842-5442 myths E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.atsaxons.com Most people know by now National Board of Directors that Bill Gates is not going President - to give you money or a free Denise Aeling Crawford Br. 8 (330) 257-0267 5934 Stumph Rd #416 Parma OH 44130 computer if you respond to Honorary Past Presidents- a Facebook post. Thomas J. Manning Br. 2 (814) 864-6072 He’s also not going to 3909 Schaper Ave #203 Erie PA 16508 give you a secret microchip Joan Miller-Malue Br. 4 (216) 233-8631 17105 Hilliard Rd., Lakewood, OH 44107 in a COVID-19 vaccine. First Vice President - This is one of the many Robert B. Cunningham III Br. 1 (216) 398-7520 Schloss Horneck located in Gundelsheim, Germany myths madly circulating 9005 Memphis Villas Blvd., Brooklyn, OH 44144-2426 is the international location for our Siebenbürger Sach- Second Vice President - sens to house Sachsen artifacts, books and other his- about a COVID-19 vaccine Monica M. Weber Br. 4 (440) 356-5936 torical documents and records. It is important to our that have prompted about Third Vice President - worldwide Sachsen community to help in the mainte- a quarter of Americans to Randall Floyd Br. 26 (219) 798-6908 nance expenses of this historical facility that will pre- say that they would decline 1806 E 73rd Ave, Merrillville IN 46410 serve our Sachsen culture and heritage. a vaccine when it becomes Secretary- Monica F. Gilles, Br. 5 (440) 309-7894 The Federation of Transylvanian Saxons requests available. 3520 Beavercrest Dr, Apt 107, Lorain, OH 44053 donation to help in the funding of the facility. If you are The Gates myth started in Treasurer- interested in giving a donation, please complete the March 2020, when a widely Michael Teutsch, Jr. Br. 30, (330) 509-9670 form below and send to the ATS Home Office, 5393 140 Neff Ct. Canfield, OH 44406-1289 Pearl Road, Cleveland, OH 44129. shared article announced, incorrectly, “Bill Gates will Trustees - Jacob F. Spor Br. 25 (724) 657-3773 Please make your check payable to the ATS. use microchip implants to 2940 Plank Rd., New Castle PA 16105 DONATION FOR SCHLOSS HORNECK fight coronavirus.” Gates Barbara Spack Br 18 (330) 337-7487 actually said in an interview 1389 Brookview Dr., Salem OH 44460 Name___________________________________ that digital certificates could Ingrid Weihs-Ferguson Br.
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