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From: "Nancy Fredenberg" <>
Subject: Re: [BANAT-L] Some notes from the Fall AKdFF meeting
Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2006 22:32:59 -0500
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Thank you Dave and Delores for the update and for the reminder about why
this group is important to us.

In the past, I have considered joining the AKdFF myself, but you have to
admit it is a pretty hefty membership fee -- especially if one belongs to
multiple societies. I had no idea that an English translation of the
Forschungsblätter was available, which makes the prospect of joining much
more attractive (this info does not appear on their website under "Benefits
of Membership"). Does the North American subscriber receive only the
English version, or both?

Also, could one of you please describe what is listed on their site as
"Forscherkontakte" and tell us what "tiny tafel format may be?
Additionally, the website states the member will receive "support for
indexing proejcts on parish books and writing of Ortsfamilienbücher." Can
you tell how these resources are indexed and how the "indexing projects" are
made available?

I'd love to join this Society now that I know about the translation of the
quarterly publication. Perhaps this might encourage other English-only
speakers to join as well to support the good works of the AKdFF.

Best regards,

Nancy Fredenberg
Lauderhill, FL





----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Dreyer" <>
To: "Banat List" <>
Sent: Sunday, October 29, 2006 2:46 PM
Subject: [BANAT-L] Some notes from the Fall AKdFF meeting


> 1. Richard Jaeger has been elected as the new chairman of the AKdFF. He
> replaces Anton Wirth who steps down after 7 years of service to the
> society.
> Juergen Schuetz replaces Jakob Schuly as treasurer.
> Ditmar Giel replaces Richard Jaeger as the Romanian Banat regional
> coordinator. Paul Scherer continues to coordinate research for the
> Serbian Banat. The active leadership of the organization is largely
> passing into the hands of the next generation.
> 2. Jakob Schuy has published his Apatin Family book. It covers the time
> period 1750-1825. Copies can be ordered from;
> Jakob Schuy
> Breslauer-Str 12
> 67659 Kaiserslautern
> Germany
> The price is $80 plus postage.
> 3. The family book, "Segenthau im Banat, 1771-1880 by Nicolaus Kopf and
> Hilde Mueller-Hoff has been published by the AKdFF. Copies can be ordered
> from the AKdFF----price 30 Euro plus postage.
> 4. Michael and Elfriede Adelhardt have published a family book for
> Startschowa/Banat 1767-1877, Price 30 Euro plus postage. Order from;
> Michael and Elfriede Adelhardt
> Veilschenstr. 18
> 76131 Karlsruhe
> Germany
> 5. The AKdFF now has over 700 members but the North American section is
> down to an embarrassing low number. It is reaching the point that it will
> not be practical to continue to undertake the translations of the DFF
> journal for such a small number. There is a considerable effort being
> made, by volunteers, principally Monika and Guenter, to make the AKdFF
> activities and resources more available to those with non-German language
> skills. Only limited use seems to being made to take advantage of these
> efforts. Dolores Barber has recently posted a some of the arguments for
> belonging to the AKdFF. Although it is not always apparent, everyone who
> undertakes Banat research benefits, directly or indirectly, from the
> resources and activities of the AKdFF. As a member, one can publish
> queries in the DFF journal which can lead to useful one-to-one contact
> with German researchers.
> For those who were not paying attention first time around most of
> Dolores's message is copied below.
> Dave Dreyer
>
>> I've just received my copies of Nrs. 117 and 118 of the Donauschwabische
>> Familienkundliche Forschungsblatter translated into English by Monika
>> Ferrier. Very interesting reading.
>>
>> Most of you know that this is the publication of, by, and for the members
>> of the AKdFF. If you don't know about the AKdFF, be sure to read about
>> the organization and consider joining the North American chapter. Your
>> membership will support the publication projects sponsored by the group
>> and will provide you with opportunities to extend your own research.
>>
>> About the AKdFF:
>> http://www.genealogienetz.de/vereine/AKdFF/index-e.htm
>>
>> Becoming a member:
>> http://www.genealogienetz.de/vereine/AKdFF/mitgliedsbeit-e.htm#benefit
>>
>> I strongly encourage everyone to join! Thanks to Guenter Junkers and
>> Monika, we can be a part of the AKdFF even if our German language
>> abilities leave something to be desired.
>>
>> Dolores Jungheim Barber
>
>
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