Dear Member,

 As we approach the end of another year, I want to wish you the very best of holidays and a wonderful New Year for 2004.  As the BVV enters it’s 126^th  year, we will continue to bring you the very best in entertainment that celebrates our traditions and heritage.

 During the past year, our dances were very well attended and everyone had a great time at these affairs.  Oktoberfest 2003 was a great success. I want to thank all those who have supported us in the past year by attending and helping at these and other affairs and I invite you to continue to be a part of our good times during 2004.

 I would like extend deepest gratitude to Werner Fricker Jr., President of UGH and all the folks at UGH for their continued support and for making us feel at home.  Also, a special thank you to the BVV Ladies Auxiliary, whose support usually goes unnoticed, but their unselfish devotion benefits everyone.  I also want to thank all the directors of both the BVV and the UGH for their help and advice that made my job easier.

 Don’t forget to make it a point to attend our 126^th Anniversary Banquet on Saturday, January 31, 2004.  You will find all the details elsewhere in this newsletter.  Don’t forget, you can get all the latest information and any schedule changes for our events on our web site.  www.philadelphiabavarianclub.com

 I wish all our members and friends well and I hope to see you during the upcoming year.

 Yours truly,

  Alex Paraker