EVENTS

PICNIC - ANNA KIRTAG 2022

After an unexpected two year hiatus due to Covid restrictions, we were finally able to organize our traditional Picnic - Anna Kirtag. It was held at the Evening Bell Park in Tottenham, ON. Rudy Graf, the new president, and his closest allies, Roy Kuzmich and Louis Leodolder, decided to make it a go. The picnic was held on July 17th, 2022 - and what a feast it was!

Father Miller, from the St. Patrick's Parish in Toronto, celebrated Holy Mass in German, in front of the chapel. Helga and Adolf Graf, together with Maria Seitz organized the church music.  We honour “St. Anna”, who is the patron saint of the many churches in Burgenland. That is the celebration, a "KIRTAG.” The word stems from "Kirchtag", meaning church day. Over the centuries, it became KIRTAG.  

Due to the pandemic, we were unable to gather and socialize during these past two years... but on this fine day, we were able to meet again and the flood gates were opened. We danced, we sang, and consumed the most delicious Wiener Schnitzel, catered by VIENNA FINE FOODS (Scarborough, ON). Our favourite band, THE GOLDEN KEYS, were in fine form! They entertained the many visitors (over 400) with their great enthusiasm, and created a fabulous atmosphere.

As always, our 'baking ladies' provided us with the most delicious cakes and cookies that were offered for sale. They were sold out in no time!

Roy Kuzmich had a stand where visitors could buy coasters, charcuterie boards, and picture frames embossed with various symbols from Burgenland. Some had the emblem of Burgenland, others had stork nests, some had grape vines. Visitors also had the option of ordering a name tag, embossed on an Austrian-flag themed tag (red-white-red). A wonderful memento of the day. All proceeds were going to the Burgenlaender Club Toronto. 

For the young, and the young at heart, Roy Perl organized the games -as he had done in previous years. Those who were inclined to participate were hopping in potato sacks, had watermelon contests by eating watermelons without using their hands... and everyone had so much fun! It was truly a joyful event!

We would like to thank the many volunteers who worked tirelessly in front and behind the scenes, to make it all a success. It would not have worked without them. Last, but certainly not least - we thank Rudy, Louis, and Roy, for having taken the risk to organize it all.


Indeed, our AGM was held on October 24, 2021 and a new President and Board of Directors was elected.

More details to follow but for now, we'd like to inform you of the new setup of the Burgenlaender Club Toronto:

President:
Rudy Graf

Past President:
Eva Hergovich

Board of Directors:
Roy Kuzmich
Lou Leodolter

We are delighted and wish the new President and his Board of Directors the very best.

They all are descendants of emigrated Burgenlaenders.  Therefore,  the Burgenlaender Club Toronto has a chance now to look forward to a bright future.


September 2021:

COVID 19 continues to dominate our lives. We retained contact with our members via newsletter and phone calls, but were unable to plan any activities.


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President: Rudy Graf

Rudy Graf


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