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HISTORY - THE FOUNDING
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| In 1965 Honorary President, Willie Robatzek, again became President. Willie recognized that our old clubhouse was no longer adequate for the needs of our members if we were to continue to grow. Through Willie's leadership and the relentless effort of Kurt Jasch, our new expanded clubhouse opened in 1967. The greatest expansion in our history to date. In 1968 Edward Randel became President. His efforts were to substantially increase membership, institute a business system for club operations and to consolidate the members into a harmonious unit. Under Ed's leadership, membership more than doubled. The demands of increased membership plus the expanded facilities required a professional steward system. | |||
This was instituted and proved to be successful. Most notable was the starting of our Youth Soccer Program. The effort and determination of Klaus Gessat provided the spark that started a program that had continued growth and success to 1990. In 1970 Kurt Jasch again became President. Under Kurt's leadership and help from the board, the club prospered both socially and financially. Most notable of his accomplishements was the development of the largest membership of 1,300 in 1974 as well as the creation of the Summer Festival in 1973. Karl Kahlefled became President in 1974 and directed his energies to improving our club in all areas of activity. Among his accomplishments was the planning and construction of a much needed second soccer field for use by our growing soccer and fistball programs. Re-elected again in 1976, Karl Jasch devoted his time and enery to the club he loved so much. During the late 70's, Phoenix was a strong club with successful sports programs that included swimming and diving teams, fistball, major and reserve soccer teams and one of the best youth soccer programs in the area. In 1982, Julius A. Boess was elected President and the club continued to do well. Club membership was strong and there were numerous activities available for all club members to participate. Our annual Summerfest was expanded to 3 days and they were the biggest and most successful to date. Carola Dilweksi was our club's first Steuben Parade's Cornflower Queen and Julius received the Steuben Day Associations's Cross of Honor. |
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The parking lot was finally paved and the Wein Stube and outside bar were built. Meetings started with the Swim Club for the eventual turnover of the swim operation as the original 20 year lease was coming to an end. Our youth soccer program had over 200 players proudly wearing red and white on the area soccer fields. Please click here to view additional history and the future of Phoenix >>> |
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