Henry Martyn Robert was an engineering officer in the regular Army. Without warning he was asked to preside over a public meeting being held in a church in his community and realized that he did not know how. He tried anyway and his embarrassment was supreme. To bring order out of chaos he decided to write Robert's Rules of Order as it came to be called.He believed these basic rules, which still hold true today....
Abide by the will of the majorityHowever, most people don't realize there is a Dayton connection to Mr. Roberts...
Listen to the minority.
Consider one thing at a time.
Give everyone a chance to talk.
Born in Robertville, S.C., Henry M. Robert and James Robert were sons of the Rev. Joseph T. Robert, a Baptist minister. Mr. Robert did not approve of slavery and before the Civil War became inevitable he had moved his family to Dayton where he accepted a college teaching post.
James Robert followed in his father’s footsteps, becoming a tutor at the elegant girls’ school, Vassar. Henry M. Robert entered West Point at the age of 16, destined to become a general in the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers.
James Robert returned to Dayton at the request of local educators and wealthy parents, to head the Cooper Female Seminary, which was located on W. First St., on the present site of Westminster Presbyterian Church and the Board of Education building.
A plan by E. R. Stillwell to broaden the levee from Monument Ave. to First St. interested him, but he believed that more valuable real estate would be created by dredging the river basin and filling the land to the pasture that then served as a gypsy camp ground. The plan for his development had the plat extending from First St. to Fourth St. and from the Third St. bridge to the Dayton View bridge.
Robert sought technical advice from his brother, Henry, then a colonel in the engineers, who agreed to help. The two brothers became so taken with the project that Henry was to make frequent trips to Dayton as the various phases were completed.
On one such trip, he met the accomplished Helen Thresher, daughter of early settler Ebenezer Thresher, owner of the Thresher Paint Co. The young couple’s romance culminated in a Christmas Eve wedding in 1860. Thus, Henry M. Robert married into a Dayton family and Dayton history.
Dear Friends,
Please join us this Friday, March 4th, from 5-9pm for the opening of two very unique, exciting peace art exhibitions at the Missing Peace Art Space. Refreshments and snacks will be served. Global Art Project for Peace Founder/Director Katherine Josten will be at the Missing Peace Art Space. Artwork for our "Strokes of Hope" exhibition will be shown at the Missing Peace Art Space and at our space at the Cannery Art and Design Center, 434 East 3rd Street. The Cannery will be open until 10pm for First Friday.
Peace & Best Wishes,
Gabriela Pickett
Curator
Missing Peace Art Space
www.MissingPeaceArt.org
Falling Up: Behind the Scenes Fifth Street Gallery
Stivers School for the Arts
The installation is a closer look at the behind the scenes aspects of Djuna Wahlrab’s animated short Falling Up ......a short, animated film about the rituals of childhood. In the Fifth Street Gallery, people will have the opportunity to get an upclose look at the sets, building facades, and concept art; as well as some of the props that were used in the film. Price: Free (Note: Runs until March 25, 2011)
http://www.activedayton.com/
Dayton Liederkranz-Turner 1400 East Fifth Street
Dayton, Ohio 45402
BIERFEST!
A Celebration of Winter Style Craft Beers
Friday, November 19th, 2010
6:00 p.m.
Come enjoy the next edition of the Liederkranz’s highly successful beer tasting parties. Sample some 10 different Winter Style Craft Beers in our Authentic Rathskeller. Our Sampling Tour will begin at 7:00 p.m. led by Liederkranz member, Mike Schwartz, beer aficionado, home brewer, and owner of Belmont Party Supply, Dayton’s leading purveyor of fine beers and brewing supplies.
The Bierfest will include free snacks and door prizes. Food, including the famous Liederkranz brats, a variety of beers, and other drinks will be available for purchase.
Preregister for a Discount
$13 Members • $15 Guests
contact John Koerner to preregister at 937.429.9251
jabkoerner[at]aol.com
Price at the door $18
Admission for Designated Driver is FREE!
http://www.daytongermanclub.org/
U P C O M I N G E V E N T S
28 August—Genealogy Group Meeting,1:30 p.m.
12 September—Dancers’ Picnic
15 September—GermanFest Picnic Wrap-Up Meeting, 7 p.m.
25 September—Genealogy Group Meeting
September—Tailgate Party, TBD
9 October—Oktoberfest
23 October—Genealogy Group Meeting
23 October—Fall Concert
6 November—Schlachtfest Dinner
20 November—Genealogy Group Meeting
Volunteers Needed!
The GermanFest Picnic is on the horizon and volunteers are needed! If you can spare an hour or two please see the loading, set-up and tear down schedule below. The more help the better!
Thursday, Aug 12th, 7pm
Meet at the Liederkranz to load trucks
Friday, Aug 13th, 9am
Meet at Carrillon Park for set up
Sunday, Aug 15th, 6pm
Clean up at Carrillon begins after event closure
The Food Tent is also looking for volunteers on Saturday. Please call Eben Bonear at 937.438.8552 if [you] are available.
Dankeschoen!!
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Dayton Liederkranz-Turner
1400 E Fifth St, Dayton OH 45402
www.daytongermanclub.org
I'm sure that Germany will be in the final. Even if they are not, we will be watching the World Cup Final at the club on Sunday, 11 July 2010. The doors and bar will open at 2:30 pm. Please bring a dish to share with all the other soccer fans. It should be a good time. Bring the kids. Let's cheer Germany all the way to the world cup!!!!! Goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooal!
Don't miss the semi-final match against Spain, Wednesday at 1:30pm on ESPN! Go Germany!!
See you at the club.
Lori
http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/index.html
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Dayton Liederkranz-Turner
1400 E Fifth St, Dayton OH 45402
www.daytongermanclub.org
BIERFEST! A Celebration of Microbrews
Friday, April 23rd, 2010 6:00 p.m.Pre register for a Discount. $13 Members, $15 Guests. Contact John Koerner to pre register at 937.429.9251 jabkoerner@aol.com
Price at the door $18, Admission for Designated Driver is FREE!
Come enjoy the next edition of the Liederkranz’s highly successful beer tasting parties. Sample some 10 different Craft & Special Style Beers in our Authentic Rathskeller.
Our Sampling Tour will begin at 7:00 p.m. led by Liederkranz member, Mike Schwartz, beer aficionado, home brewer, and owner of Belmont Party Supply, Dayton’s leading purveyor of fine beers and brewing supplies.
The Bierfest will include free snacks and door prizes. Food, including the famous Liederkranz brats, a variety of beers, and other drinks will be available for purchase.
http://www.daytongermanclub.org/
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SNOW DELAY -- OPENING NEXT FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.The launch of the regional-based International Cities of Peace initiative, which is networking and seeding Cities of Peace around the world, will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 12 at the Missing Peace Art Space, 234 Dutoit (near Stivers H.S.). A six panel color exhibit will focus on why Cities of Peace are important, as well as the Dayton Region's development as an international hub of peace-related events and organizations. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
Dayton Liederkranz Presents:And...
Fasching Masquerade Ball
Saturday, February 13, 2010 from 7:30 - 11:30 pm
"A Little Bit Country A little Bit Rock & Roll!"
Fasching Admission is $8 per person ($1 off with costume!)
Listen to Live Music by Alte Kamaraden
Public Welcome! Free Parking!
DSPS invites all St. Anne residents, friends and family to the free Gold Palette Art Show at 48 High Street Gallery open from March 7-March 21; gallery hours limited to Saturday and Sunday 1-5 PM for this free exhibition. Opening reception to be held on Sunday, March 7 from 1-5 PM.
For more information, visit our Fifth Street Project webpage!Lead artist Jessica McMillan is a recent graduate from The Arts Institute of Pittsburgh and has been working with K12 program director Kelly Sexton and their Artist in Training students since September. Other involved include St. Anne’s Hill neighbors, volunteers, and Franklin High School art teacher Margaret Hostetter and 11 of her students. The mural should be installed in March.
“The images on the mosaic will represent the different cultures and the diversity of the St. Anne’s Hill community,” Sexton said.
BierFest!-
If you are a purveyor of good beers, you don’t want to miss our upcoming Bierfest beer tasting on Friday, November 20th! Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. for Gemütlichkeit before the tasting begins at 7:00 p.m. You’ll have a chance to sample 10 beers in many varieties, both German and Winter Craft. This event will be led by beer aficionado and Liederkranz Member Mike Schwartz, who will inform us on the beers while we make our taste buds happy. It’s a guaranteed good time! Email John Koerner to pre-register. Pre-registration price for members is $13 & $15 for non-members. $18 at the door.
--Welcoming Wednesdays
October 28th is the kick-off for Welcoming Wednesdays. The Dayton Liederkranz Turner Rathskeller will be open from 7:00pm to 10:30pm for members and guests. On the 28th there will be a special event, an informal German Wine Tasting featuring five wines for a nominal fee! Admission to members is free, guest pay $1.
Contact Rick Ordeman at 558-6993 or rdordeman@gmail.com for additional info.
Come enjoy the GEMÜTLICHKEIT!
Dayton Liederkranz-Turner
1400 E Fifth St, Dayton OH 45402
www.daytongermanclub.org
