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Welcome to the new Wisconsin Polka Hall Of Fame web site. This site was consructed on October 28, 2004, courtesy of Valuworld.com and radio station WTKM. Radio station WTKM is located in Hartford, Wisconsin and operates 24/7 at 104.9 on the fm band, and on the web at www.wtkm.com. Valuworld provides sites such as this one, to non-profit community groups. Thank you Valuworld and WTKM (The Polka Place) for supporting the Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame. Membership 11/9/04: 164
(R.Vandenboom)
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PARTIAL LIST OF AWARDEES, WILL BE COMPLETED AS INFO IS ATTAINED.
Thanks to Connie Muscavitch for obtaining most of the Hall of Fame inductees. The list provided is not quite complete, but the info is available and will be supplied. The list can be found at Connies web page, www.tangotennis.com/polka.htm, click on "POLKAS". Connie's web site is one of most interesting ones I've seen in a long time, it covers a very wide area of subjects, something for everyone.
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NEWSLETTER January, 2005 Volume 2 Issue #1
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Results of election for term of office 2005-2006:
President; Bryan O'Donnell
Vice president; Rick Gundrum
Secretary; Missy Thull
Treasurer; Sandra Johnson
Trustees: Louis Bashell, Jim Ebner, Ted Ignasiak, Dan Jarabek, Jr., Bob Smole, Ralph Thull, Bob Ullenberg
The board members listed above will be in these positions until the end of 2006 when there will again be nominations and elections. Please consider running for office at that time.
NOTE: On Sunday, November 6, 2005, Bryan O'Donnell resigned as president of WPHF, Rick Gundrum will succeed.
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November 8, 2005
RESULTS: Sunday, November 6, 2005-- Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame 2005 Award Ceremony at The Historic Chandelier Ballroom in Hartford.
Lifetime Achievement: Nominees were Alvin Styczynski, Bryan O'Donnell, Joey Klass, John Balogh Sr., Dr. John Check. WINNER- Dr. John Check
Senior Achievement: Bill Laak, Earl McNellis(Cousin Fuzzy), John Balogh Sr., Bryan O'Donnell, Fritz Wilfahrt, Gene Schulfer, Dick Talatzko, Willard Brueggan. WINNERS- Earl McNellis & Willard Brueggan.
Support & Promotion: Arl Brooks, Greg Drust, Jeff Heinz, Maureen Hornung, Richard Blaha. WINNER- Greg Drust
Honor Roll Award - Pioneer: Alvin Styczynski, Lawrence Duchow, Earl McNellis, Elmer & Tootie Marks, John Balogh Sr., Bill Laak. WINNER- Elmer & Tootie Marks
Honor Roll Award - Active: Alvin Styczynski, Barbara Krainz, Bob Zierer, Dick Talatzko, Dan Jerabek, Jr., Steve Meisner, Willard Brueggan. WINNER- Steve Meisner
Side Person of the Year: Chuck Schneider, Cliff Penniston, Dave Heuer, Martin Nachreiner, Missy Thull, Dick Talatzko. WINNERS- Chuck Schneider, Dave Heuer, Martin Nachreiner.
Band of the Year: Ed Hause, Grant Kozera, Jeff Winard, Steve Meisner, Goodtime Dutchmen, Karl & The Country Dutchmen, Gary's Ridgeland Dutchmen, Mike Schneider. WINNER- Karl & the Country Dutchmen.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE NOMINEES AND INDUCTEES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Additional award: "Memorial Plaque". This will be a WPHF board acknowledgement of fine Wisconsin musicians who have contributed much to polka music, and are "truly missed, but not forgotten". For 2005, the board has decided to recognize Wilhelm (Bill) Oelke of LaCrosse (drums/vocals); Merlyn Pawlitzky of Kewaunee (trumpet); and Jolly Joe Kraczek of Milwaukee (concertina). The plaque is on display at the WPHF museum located in the Chandelier Ballroom.
Effective April 1, 2005, any lifetime member who passes away will have his/her membership automatically passed to the spouse.
Would you like to become a member? Please contact Sandy Johnson, W158 N11139 Legend Ave. #8, Germantown, Wi. 53022. Phone 262-250-8470 email: PolkaSandy@aol.com
(info submitted by Missy Thull, secretary WPHF)
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NOTE: Membership period is January 1, through December 31. Renewals are due January 31. New, or renewing members must make payment by July 31 to be eligible to nominate and/or vote for elections and awards. membership fee will be prorated for those joining after January 31.
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January 9, 2006
Dr. John Check grabs Top Honors From Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame
A large number of Polka music fans were on hand to see Dr. John Check and others win awards during the 2005 Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame Awards ceremony and dance held at the Historic Chandelier Ballroom in Hartford Wisconsin Sunday November 6, 2005. Tuba Dan’s Reunion Band provided the dance music after the ceremony.
Other winners included Greg Drust for Support and Promotion. Elmer & Tootie Marks former owners of the Nightingale Ballroom in Menomonee Falls Wisconsin won the Honor Roll-Pioneer award while Steve Meisner made Honor Roll Active. Side person of the year went to three very talented musicians, Chuck Schneider of the Jerry Schneider Orchestra, Marty Nachreiner of Karl and the Country Dutchmen, and Dave Heuer of the Goodtime Dutchmen. Karl and the Country Dutchmen were voted Band of the year. Willard Brueggen and Earl McNellis (Cousin Fuzzy) were winners of the Senior Achievement award. While Dr. John Check was awarded Lifetime Achievement. Lifetime Achievement is the highest honor given out by the voting members of the Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame.
During the event Hall of Fame President Bryan O’Donnell unexpectedly announced his resignation citing personal reasons. Vice President Rick Gundrum will serve as President for the remainder of the term.
Also, the board has decided to call upon any enthusiastic volunteer who would like to fill the trustee vacancy created by the resignation of Ted Ignasiak, for the remainder of the term. If interested please contact Missy Thull, WPHF Secretary.
A NOTE FROM ACTING PRESIDENT, RICK GUNDRUM:
It was great to see the excellent turnout at our recent awards ceremony. The list of nominees was exceptional.
As the Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame, our primary goal is to preserve Wisconsin polka music's historical values and rich heritage. As a board we will continue to work at increasing our membership and strive to involve our members at our activities. It is you who nominates and elects the bandleaders, musicians and promoters. It is you who recognizes their accomplishments and achievements.
That goal is accomplished by receiving input from you. Feel free to contact myself or any other board member with suggestions you may have. As always, we the board, enjoy working for you. Rick Gundrum.
The WPHF's Annual Meeting will be held at our Annual Spring Dance. All WPHF members are strongly encouraged to be present for this meeting. Stay tuned for further details.
Do you know anyone who is interested in joining the WPHF?
Members get better admission rates at all WPHF sponsored dances.
Members get to vote their ideal candidates into the WPHF.
Members can voice their opinions at annual WPHF meetings.
Members get a FREE cassette or CD when they become an official WPHF member. Contact Sandy Johnson, WPHF Treasurer.
Submitted by Missy Thull, WPHF Secretary.
Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame Dances 2007
The Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame will be holding 2 dances year.
The first dance will be Sunday February 25, 2007 at Serb Hall, Milwaukee, WI. The event will feature the music of Steve Meisner. Also, Burt Phillips and Frank Bevsek, Sr. will be honored in ceremony.
The second dance will take place Sunday April 29th at Shooters, located in Plover, WI. Neal Zunker and the Music Connection will provide the music for this dance. The Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame will also recognize and honor Harold Schultz and Gene Schulfer.
$7.00 Admission for both Dances $5.00 if you present your Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame membership card. Become a Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame member at the dance and save even more. All new members, along with their one-year member ship, will receive free admission to the dance, a free Wisconsin Polka Hall of Famers vol. 1 c.d., $2.00 off coupons to other statewide polka dances. Membership to the Wisconsin Polka hall of fame also allows you to nominate and vote deserving individuals, groups and organizations into the Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame.
Submitted by Rick Gundrum, Pres.
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Tune in every Saturday morning to POLKA PARADE, WJYI, 1340am radio. starting at 9am. Jerry Halkoski presents Podnogi Hour. Stimmung Stunde German hour follows to 11 am. The Slovenian/Cleveland style is from 11 to noon, and the Polka Mix fills the noon to 1pm slot. Continental Showcase continues the ethnic music until 4:30 pm. Tell your friends about us. All of your questions can be answered by Ambassador Dick Blaha, email him at richardjblaha@msn.com, or phone 414-257-1340.
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It's here, and it's about time!!!! www.wisconsinpolkamusic.com
Writers needed- contact: Tom Brusky@execpc.com or 414-546-3650
Check out the message board, and join in, discussing the state of polka music in wisconsin. Be a participant, express your views. You can do it anonymously, if you wish.
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In an effort to keep a viable listing of potential Hall of Fame nominees, it was unanimously voted by the Board at it's June meeting that the nominating and electing of Hall of Fame inductees will be held biennially, on the odd-numbered years.
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SUPPORT POLKA-- Join Wisconsin Polka Boosters, Inc.
* Club sponsored trips to Polka Festivals * Meet new friends * Club sponsored group Polka Hop, Schottische dance lessons for beginners or advanced * Club sponsored 3 day Polka Festival celebration featuring many bands * 6 times per year news booklet features schedules for Polka dances, festivals, Polka band dance dates, Location of dance halls, and many articles of music interest, etc.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Beth Ann Birno is "Miss Wisconsin Polka Booster" for 2005. Please include Beth Ann in your polka functions.
2005 membership: 1,000
Join now by sending a check for $15 to:
Wisconsin Polka Boosters
7840 W. Herbert Avenuue
Milwaukee, WI 53218
Note: Through the efforts of Attorney Joe Lex, the WPB has attained status of not for profit tax exemption. Congratuations, your hard work paid off!
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Do you like Slovenian music? Do you like to sing? Would you like to join the USPEH Slovenian chorus? All voices, male and female, are welcome, and you don't have to be Slovenian. We are a 30 member group of all nationalities, preserving ethnic heritage. We currently practice on Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 pm at St. John's, 84th & Coldspring.
The choir performs 2 major concerts per year, a Spring Concert and a Christmas Concert.
The USPEH Choral group also performs at civic events, shows, galas, masses and celebrations. Curious? Give Mary Cay a call at 414-778-1464 or mcf@execpc.com
The 2006 Christmas Concert is December 17, St. Florians Church, 1233 S. 45th St. West Milwaukee. Tickets at door $7.00
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Slovenian Triglav Park Picnic Schedule 2007
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For those who have not yet been to Triglav Park, it is located SW of Wind Lake across from Heg Park, off Loomis Road. Heading South, turn right just after the statue of the Colonel, it's a loooooooooooong driveway with a 20 mph speed limit. The setting is beautiful with a lake for swimming, picnic benches ( they fill up fast, so bring your own chairs), Lot's of Oak trees for shade, strolling button box musicians, Balina courts, homemade bakery, raffels, great music and of course, the best chicken and Slovenian sausage dinners, and the coldest beer in Racine County. (Remember Arcadian Park on Greenfield Ave?) Lots of Room for the kids and a nice playground, too. Bring Gramma and Grampa, they'll love it.
Call Josephine Janezic 545-0691 for details
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