July 10, 2023 – Vancouver, BC – Yesterday, thanks to the invite of my good friend Kecia Boecking, I attended the “Gardenfest” of the Austria Club Vancouver in Richmond, BC. The location is on Westminster Highway, west of No. 2 Road and East of No. 1 Road.
There was Bratwurst with Sauerkraut, fresh-baked “Brezel”, a variety of cake and of course, the beverages that everyone associates with Austria, on the menu.
Entertainment included the Silver Stars Band and the AVC Dancers.
The Silverstars played a variety of traditional German and English dance numbers.
What is impressive is that this club is mostly run by volunteers.
They also have a dedicated Board of Directors led by Andy, the President.
Here are a few more pictures of the Gardenfest. I was particularly enjoying the fact that younger people were there to help carry on the tradition, as well as the “intergenerational” dancing that I observed with a grandson dancing with his grandmother, or an AVC Dancer asking someone of “advanced years” to dance with him or a daughter dancing with her father.
Wanted: Austrian Chef with a Cheerful Disposition
The Austria Club Vancouver is seeking a part-time chef who can work Friday nights and every second Saturday, making Schnitzel, chicken, bratwurst and looking after the kitchen when it comes to desserts and beverages. This would suit a retired cook, a brand new cook just starting out or someone who is already working full-time, but is looking for additional work experience.
Requirements and Skills
- Proven experience as Austrian cook or chef
- Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware
- Knowledge of various Austrian cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
- Ability to follow all sanitation procedures required by law
- Ability to work in a team, especially with volunteers
- Very good communication skills and a happy disposition who loves working with people
- Would like to be a part of a hard-working club seeking to keep Austrian culture alive and well
- High school diploma or equivalent; Diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage
Austria Club Vancouver
The Austria Club Vancouver is an Austrian Cultural Club in Richmond, BC that has been in existence for over 50 years with amazing volunteers who have been working hard to keep the club in the shape it is today. Their volunteers and executives are slowly getting older and many are not with them anymore. The Austria Club feels they owe it to everyone who was such a great volunteer in the past to carry on with the club for another 50 years in the future. They appeal specifically to the younger members, who will be the ones to keep the traditions and culture alive. Let them know if you would like to join as a member and what you could bring to the table.
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