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Dankeschön to our PATRON Members:
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What to do in Alabama
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March 2- Oct. 26
Huntsville
September 23
Birmingham
September 15-17
Waterloo
September 16
Harpersville
September 23 - 24
Falkville
September 29 - October 1
Dothan
October 4 - 8
Cullman
Please note that the dates are shared to the best of our knowledge. If you plan to attend any of the events - please make sure to check information directly with the host of the event. Thank you!
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Save the Dates
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September 6, 13, 20, 27
Tuscaloosa
September 7, 14, 21, 28
Birmingham
Tuscaloosa
September 14 & 28
Auburn
September 27
Mobile
September 28
Mobile
Please note that the dates are shared to the best of our knowledge. If you plan to attend any of the events - please make sure to check information directly with the host of the event. Thank you!
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AGP's New Members
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Individuals
Maike Sievers
Karin Korb
Heino R. Winkler
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Dankeschön to our SUSTAINING Members:
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German Word
of the Month
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"Milchgesicht"
Do people tell you that you have a baby face? In Germany, you would be described as having a Milchgesicht!
The term Milchgesicht means "milk face". And trust us - if someone calls you that, take it as a compliment! Having a Milchgesicht means you have a baby face. You are a fountain of youth - a person that looks younger than they are.
Unless you are underage and trying to make adult purchases, having a Milchgesicht is a good thing. Because after all, who wants to look older than they are?
Like a baby still dependent on milk, a person with a Milchgesicht has that look of youth and innocence. For those with a Milchgesicht, consider yourself blessed!
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German Idioms
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"ein Fisch auf dem Trockenen"
Literal translation: "a fish on the dry"
Same meaning as our: A fish out of water.
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Events & Seminars Offered by AGP Members
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September
GACC South Events
GACC South
September
NAITA
September
ATN
October 4-6
AAMA
Are you a corporate AGP member in good standing that would like to share an event or seminar hosted by your company?
Please e-mail us a link to the event.
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AGP
Executive Committee
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Chair
Dr. Anna Gramberg
Auburn University
Vice Chair/Chair Elect
Brian Hilson
Birmingham Business Alliance
VP Education
Dr. Wolfgang Kneer
SWJ-BREILMANN U.S. LLC
VP Business Development
Jo Bonner
The University of Alabama System
VP German Business
Albert von Pelser
REHAU Automotive, LLC
VP Communication
Devin Dolive
Burr & Forman LLP
VP Culture
Dr. Thomas Fox
University of Alabama
VP Membership
Kirk Atkinson
Adah International, Inc.
Secretary
Bobby Ingram
JamisonMoneyFarmer
Treasurer
Arnold Servo
Rödl & Partner
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AGP Affiliates
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Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany
Detlev Ruenger
Marquis Two Tower
Suite 901
285 Peachtree Ctr Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 934-5474
Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany
for the
State of Alabama
Michael Johnson
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
Phone: (205) 250-8335
German American Chamber of Commerce of the
Southern
United States
Stefanie Jehlitschka
1170 Howell Mill Road
Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30318
Phone: (404) 586-6800
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Contact Us
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Executive Director
Tine Hoffmeister
Office
205-943-4772
director@alabamagermany.org
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AGP Immediate Past Chair Warren McCullars
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By Lamar Smith, Past AGP Chair
Warren McCullars, Jr.
1954-2017
The AlabamaGermany Partnership (AGP) was deeply saddened when we received the news of the recent passing of Board Member and Past Chairman Warren McCullars. Warren was only 63 years old and fought a valiant fight with recurring cancer. He retired from Alagasco at the end of 2016 after a forty-year career in the marketing department. His final position for eight years was Director of Economic Development. I have great memories of working with Warren during my twenty-six years with the company.
As I read Warren's obituary, I kept thinking that obituaries are always too short. But I realized that in Warren's case, several pages of the Birmingham News wouldn't be enough space to mention all the organizations that Warren provided leadership and resources to. Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with Leigh and with Will and Ben and their families. They could tell stories all day long about Warren's church activities and sports endeavors. It would have been interesting if Warren had kept count of all the sporting events he umpired or refereed or the Auburn games he attended.
Warren's contributions to AGP and the Japan American Society of Alabama and the Boys & Girls Clubs and so many other organizations are just too numerous to list. His friendship was invaluable, his smile contagious and his generosity unending. Warren McCullars is sorely missed. There are so many who are grateful that Warren McCullars was their friend.
Lamar Smith
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| AGP Tour of Airbus Facility |
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Join us for a walking tour of the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile:
Thursday, September 28, 2017
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Mobile
Get a close look at Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility through a 45-60 minute walking tour which will guide you through the Final Assembly Line via the 4th floor mezzanine where you will be able to see the assembly and production process of the A320 family aircraft.
Due to security screening registration will be closed September 20, 2017.
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| Introduction to German GAAP on September 19 |
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Dr. Nothhelfer |
The Industrial Development Board of the City of Auburn will host a German Accounting Seminar for the purpose of developing a basic understanding of accounting according to German Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
We thought that our German companies might find it helpful, if selected individuals of their US personal could receive such a short introduction. The event is free of charge.
The Seminar will be presented by Dr. Robert Nothhelfer, professor at the Pforzheim University of Applied Sciences and former CFO of Lidl Germany, and is a visiting scholar at the College of Business of Auburn University. He specializes in finance and accounting, in particular international accounting and accounting according to German GAAP. He offers a short introduction to German GAAP focusing on major differences to US GAAP: underlying principles (principle of prudence and principle of congruence), internally generated intangibles, provisions, revenue recognition. He is author of the only
introductory textbook to German GAAP written in English that will be published shortly.
The Seminar will be held
September 19th at the Auburn Research Park, 570 Devall Drive, Auburn in the Conference Room from 11am to 1pm and lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Andrea Mitchell,
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| AGP German Unity Day Celebration in Mobile |
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Enjoy us for pre-celebration of German Unity Day:
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Container Yard in Mobile
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet new connections and old friends while enjoying German goodies like brats, potato salad, pretzels, and plumb cake. Click here for more information and to register.
Generously sponsored by:
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Brose Tuscaloosa Site Extension
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By Brose Group
On July 12, Brose Tuscaloosa celebrated their upcoming site extension with an internal groundbreaking ceremony.
Board member Thomas Spangler, and North American COO Stefan Krug, said a few words during the celebration. Both reminisced on their first visits to Tuscaloosa and emphasized the tremendous progress the plant has made. Plant Manager Jan Brauer thanked all employees for their dedication and effort over the past few years which made the upcoming extension possible.
Employees commemorated the event by submitting personal notes and photographs for a time capsule that will be implemented into the new building.
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2017 International Trade Series
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The International Trade Series, presented by the Export Alabama Alliance and its partners, is a practical program for executives, managers and employees who conduct international business or plan to work in international markets. It is a low-cost, high-quality way for you and your company to prepare and excel in international business markets.
As a member of AGP, the Export Alabama Alliance and its partners is offering a $40 discount for the entire series or $20 off each session.
Session One
Date:
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Time:
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Topics include:
- Preparing to export
- Entering new market strategies
- Identifying foreign buyers & making international sales
AGP Discount Promo Code: AGPDISCOUNT1
Session Two
Date:
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Time:
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Topics include:
- Shipping your product
- Considering legal aspects of trade
- Completing the transaction
AGP Discount Promo Code: AGPDISCOUNT2
Entire Series - AGP Discount Promo Code: AGPDISCOUNT
Location:
Innovation Depot, Training Room-Atrium, 1500 1st Ave North, Birmingham, AL 3520.
Lunch
included for both sessions.
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| Tuscaloosa Sister Cities Internationals |
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Article Subheading
It has been a busy summer for Tuscaloosa Sister Cities International.
July 6-20, 2017, a 23-member student delegation from the Tuscaloosa City Schools enjoyed a whirlwind cultural and educational exchange to Tuscaloosa's German Sister City, Schorndorf. First stop: Munich, then a visit to Salzburg, Austria, and day excursion to Neuschwanstein before arriving in Schorndorf. The students attended classes with their host partners at Max Planck Gymnasium, became pros at train travel to interesting nearby destinations such as Esslingen and Stuttgart's Daimler Museum, and had time to enjoy SchoWo, Schorndorf's summer festival of music and entertainment.
Just 2 weeks ago a
ten-member adult delegation from Schorndorf's Partnerschaftsverein (Sister City organization), visited Atlanta, spend six days in Tuscaloosa, then flew to Miami for a four day cruise to Cozumel. While in Tuscaloosa, the group visited local and historic points of interest, including a day trip to Montgomery and the Gees Bend Quilters Association in Wilcox County. The host families gave the group a warm welcome in Sweet Home Alabama and AGP joined the festivities
with a river cruise and barbecue
on Bama Belle with the group.
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German Auryn Quartet coming to Auburn University
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The Auryn Quartet is a German string quartet that were founded in 1981. The members are Andreas Arndt, Stewart Eaton, Matthias Lingenfelder and Jens Oppermann.
An outstanding career spanning three decades has made the Auryn Quartet one of the most sought-after and respected ensembles performing around the globe. The quartet has performed together for more than thirty years. They will open Auburn Chamber Music Society's 53rd season with string quartets by Mendelssohn, Britten, and Dvorak.
Concert begin at 7:30 p.m. in Goodwin Hall on the Auburn University Campus, Thursday, October 19. Single tickets are $25. We hope to see you there!
Concert goers can "message" the
Auburn Chamber Music Society's Facebook page for reservations or call 334-887-9379. Tickets can also be purchased at the door. Shuttle vehicles will run between the parking lot at the corner of Samford Avenue and South College Street beginning at 6:30 p.m., as well as at the end of the concert. The vehicles will be marked concert shuttle.
About Auburn Chamber Music Society
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