Corinne Kliebert Robert visiting with Mary Duhé, who was in charge of the Registration table
Oktoberfest
The Annual German-Acadian Coast Historical and Genealogical Society Oktoberfest takes place on the 4th week of October each year in place of the monthly meeting. The evening begins at 6 PM with a social hour where members and their guests can mingle with one another. At 7 PM, the President will make a few opening comments and dinner is served. At this time the featured Guest Speaker will make a presentation.
The 2008 Oktoberfest was be held,
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
6 PM Cash Bar, 7 PM Dinner
La Maison Magnolia
950 First Street, Norco, Louisiana
Ron Thibodeaux
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Visit to the Acadian Homeland
Corinne Kliebert Robert visiting with Mary Duhé, who was in charge of the
Registration table
Les Voyageurs Editor, Rose Marie Perilloux visits with former president
Norman Marmillion
Warren Louque spoke about contributions of his late wife and founding president,
Fay Louque to GACHGS
Guest Speaker, Ron Thibodeaux
The 2007 Oktoberfest was held
on Wednesday, October 24, 2007
6PM Cash Bar, 7PM Dinner
La Maison Magnolia
950 First Street, Norco, Louisiana
Gerald F. Patout
Head Librarian - Williams Research Library Historic New Orleans Collection
TOPIC - RESEARCHING THE ORIGIN OF CREOLE COOKING: A CULINARY PUZZLE
servations required by check in the
amount of $23/person
payable to GACHGS by October 10, 2007
Send checks to:
Mary Duhé
117 N.W. 18th Street
Reserve, LA 70084
directions below:
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The 2006 Oktoberfest was held
on Wednesday, October 25, 2006
6PM Cash Bar, 7PM Dinner
La Maison Magnolia
950 First Street, Norco, Louisiana
Albert Robichaux, Jr.
Educator, Author, Historian
TOPIC - FAUBOURG STE. MARIE and THE GERMAN-ACADIAN COASTS
(Due to
the 2005 cancellation of the Oktoberfest dinner because of Hurricane Katrina,
the 2006 Oktoberfest will feature the same speaker, with the same topic and the
same location.
We look forward to seeing all members there!)
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The 2005 Oktoberfest was not held due to Hurricanes Katrina & Rita
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The 2004 Oktoberfest was held
on Tuesday, October 26, 2004
6PM Cash Bar, 7PM Dinner
Belle Terre Country Club
111 Fairway Drive, LaPlace, Louisiana
GUEST SPEAKER - NORMAN J. MARMILLION
Owner of Laura Plantation in Vacherie, Historian, Publisher & Past President of GACHGS
(1984-1994)
TOPIC: "SURVIVING IN A ROOTLESS WORLD"
President Gloria Maurin & Treasurer Mary Duhé on duty at the Registration Table.
Members and Guests socializing before dinner.
Earline Jouty & Rose Marie Perilloux standing at the entrance with door prizes.
30 door prizes were awarded.
Earline Jouty & Rose Marie Perilloux standing next to Raffle Prize.
The raffle prize was won by Rosalind Motichek.
President Maurin gave a "Welcome" to everyone in attendance and recounted
numerous statistics and accomplishments regarding the 25 years of GACHGS
history. She then called upon distinguished member, Al Robichaux to give
the blessing.
Past President and Guest Speaker, Norman J. Marmillion who gave a touching
speech on "Surviving in a Rootless World" and how the GACHGS has done just that
in the past in 25 years. Norman reminded us that our Society does much in
the preservation of our culture, history and genealogy although at times, we may
not be aware of the importance of what we do, generations to come will greatly
benefit from our dedication.
Members reminisce over scrapbooks on hand, showing 25 years of memories.
Above members look at photos from the 1988 trip to the Alsace, Switzerland &
Rhineland of Germany.
See you in 2005!!!
The 2003 Oktoberfest was held at
Belle Terre Country
Club
Guest Speaker was Paul Leslie, Ph.D.
Professor of American History at Nicholls State University
in Thibodaux
Topic: "River Parishes Architectural Mind Print"
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| Calvin Perilloux & Alexis Jouty "guarding" the door prizes. |
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Mary Duhé, Rose Marie Perilloux, Earline Jouty at the Raffle and Registration Table |
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| Fr. Fred Youngs giving the Blessing |
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| 2003 Oktoberfest - Belle Terre Country Club - LaPlace, Louisiana |
Dinner Menu:
Salad
Sauerbraten (Beef)
Chicken Parmesan
Rotkohl (Braised Red Cabbage)
Lyonnaise Potatoes
Orange Glazed Carrots
Rolls
Apple Strudel
Iced Tea, Soft Drinks & Coffee
The 2002 Oktoberfest
was held at
Bull's Corner Restaurant
1036 W. Airline Hwy, LaPlace, Louisiana
(corner of Cambridge Drive)
Tuesday October 22, 2002
6PM Cash Bar, 7PM Dinner
Raffle & Door Prizes
Mary registered everyone at the door & Earline sold raffle
tickets for the lace scarf behind her, which was won by Suzette Goodrow
GUEST SPEAKER
Emory C. Webre
Educator, Researcher, Writer and member of GACHGS
"St. Michael Convent Records: A Glimpse of Life in a Bygone Era"
From the Archives of the Religious of the Sacred Heart
St. Louis, Missouri
Original Student Records, accounts, ledgers, letters, catalogues, journals,
slave records, etc.
dating from 1825-1937
Warren leads the Pledge Gloria gives remarks
Raoul gives invocation
The 23rd Year of the German-Acadian Coast Historical Society was celebrated at
the Annual Oktoberfest dinner held October 22nd at Bull's Corner Restaurant in
LaPlace. The Meeting was called to order by President Gloria Maurin at 7
PM, at which time orders were taken for dinner. At 7:10 PM, Mr. Warren
Louque led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, which was precede by a
patriotic reading of "I Am Your Flag" as a tribute to Veterans, Policemen,
Fireman, and Servicemen worldwide. At 7:15 PM Mrs. Maurin officially
welcomed everyone and reminded us that is the 280th anniversary of our ancestors
arriving on the Coast at this time, Vice-President Raoul Laurent gave the
Invocation and led us in prayer by reciting the Blessing Before Meals. At
that time salad and later dinner were served. At 8:15 PM Mrs. Maurin gave
a review of the year 2002 and gave a "State of the Society" address. She
called upon, GACHGS.COM webmaster, Jay Schexnaydre, to give a brief overview of
the newly created website. At 8:30 PM, Mr. Emory Webre gave the
presentation regarding Sacred Heart Convent, located in the town named after it
Convent, Louisiana in St. James Parish. The presentation was extremely
informative and a delightful, surprising look into our ancestors lives and a
vital historical aspect of our German-Acadian Coast History. At 9:15 PM
the Raffle was held in which member Suzette Goodrow received the grand-prize
Lace Scarf. Numerous door prizes were also distributed.
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