Join us for a conversation with Sabine Krapf, Games Management for the Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund (German Olympic Sports Confederation) and head of the German World Games 2022 management team:
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Zoom Webinar
We are excited to welcome the German athletes and team to the World Games 2022 from July 7 to July 17 in Birmingham.
Our conversation with Sabine Krapf will cover everything from how does one qualify for the World Games, how many German athletes have already qualified, what sport disciplines they will participate in, any new disciplines to be excited about, what does it mean for an athlete to participate in the World Games and much more.
Sabine Krapf is the head of the Top Olympic Sports Department of the National Olympic Committee for Germany. She was an active competitive athlete in modern pentathlon from 1976 to 1993 and took part in 13 world championships. A 7-time German champion, and won 11 world championship medals and one European championship title. In addition, Sabine Krapf took part in two world championships as a fencer and won a team world championship title in 1990.
Come join us for AGP “Stammtisch”:
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Carrigan’s Beer Garden, Birmingham
Come out to the network in casual settings. This is a great opportunity for German expats to meet and for other German speaking/practicing to improve your German. Speaking German is encouraged but not required.
Carrigan’s Beer Garden has a great selection of beverages and food for purchase. Family, kids, and dogs are allowed.
What does “Stammtisch” mean? A Stammtisch is an informal group meeting held on a regular basis, and also the usually large table around which the group meets. A Stammtisch is not a structured meeting, but rather a friendly and casual get-together.
Join us for an open conversation about the impact of creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment in the state of Alabama:
Thursday, August 18, 2022
10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. CDT
Zoom Webinar
We will be hosting the conversation with our AGP member Agency54 that have the innate understanding that introducing diverse cultural perspectives can foster awareness and encourage trade that inevitably transforms businesses and industries as a whole.
During our 45-minute webinar, Martha Bozeman, President of Agency54, one of the country’s first minority-owned advertising and public relations firms, will facilitate a conversation that encourages business leaders to reflect and understand the history of Alabama’s economic development and the future of inclusive prosperity. Our team will share implementation strategies to celebrate diverse stories happening across multiple industries. Martha will also present the fundamentals of creating an equitable environment that puts your business in a better position to thrive together.
Agency54 invites you to bring your questions, opinions, and unique perspectives to the “Better Together” webinar.
“It is only through difference that progress can be made.”
– Loeb Strauss
Agency54 is a robust communications and strategic public affairs firm whose innovative yet inclusive approach in public relations, digital marketing, advertising, public affairs, and corporate social responsibility delivers impactful results. Their agency’s roots extend deep into the fabric of their industry with an established reputation of breaking barriers and opening new markets for their clients.
To learn more about Agency54’s advertising and public relations firm, visit their website at https://www.agency54.com or email the team at admin@agency54.com
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Join the AGP Young Professionals as they participate in a guided tour of the Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, home today to art, music, and culture festivals and a staple of Birmingham’s Skyscape:
September 1, 2022
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
The tour will start at 5:45 p.m. with one of their knowledgeable tour guides. From 1882 to 1971, one of Alabama’s most iconic landmarks operated as a pig iron-producing blast furnace, invigorating the surrounding economy and propelled Birmingham to national status. It will be an awe-inspired, up-close experience of the size and power of the 20th-century blast furnace, machines, buildings, and other aspects of the furnace that made Sloss run for 90 years. Please wear closed-toed shoes.
The tour will take one hour and then we will walk across the street to the Back Forty Beer Company refreshments. If you can’t make the tour – please join us here around 7:00 p.m.
Come join us for AGP traveling “Stammtisch” and German Dinner:
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Nook, Huntsville
Come out to network! This is a great opportunity for German expats to meet and for others to practice their German. Speaking German is encouraged but not required. We meet every month (every other month is in Birmingham).
Monika Müller with the Nook will be serving up a plate of German Rouladen with Red Cabbage and the Nook has a large selection of beers – 400+ of them and 80 of them are on draft (36 local). Please note the fee includes one dinner, tax, and gratuities. Beverage of your choice can be purchased separately.
Due to limited seating of 15, we do require pre-registration.
What does “Stammtisch” mean? A Stammtisch is an informal group meeting held on regularly, and also the usually large table around which the group meets. A Stammtisch is not a structured meeting, but rather a friendly and casual get-together.
Like Rollercoasters? Elevate your heart rate by taking a ride with a professional driver at race speeds around the 2.38-mile, 17-turn race track at Barber Motorsports Park – in a Porsche. Hot Laps is the ultimate thrill ride and will provide you with the opportunity to experience the track from the racer’s perspective. Join us:
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Barber Motorsports Park, Leeds
We are excited to be able to offer this very unique opportunity to experience the Barber Motorsports Park track that is considered one of the best if not THE BEST in the United States. Barber has hosted numerous motorsport races including Grand-Am, Pirelli World Challenge, Vintage Racing Series events, AMA SuperBike, and the IndyCar Series. The park is also host to the Porsche Track Experience.
Jeff Purner, Operations Manager
Porsche Track Experience
We will meet Porsche Track Experience’s Operations Manager, Jeff Purner. Jeff was pro racecar driver for 14 years, with numerous championships, including 1985 Skip Barber Racing Series and ‘90 IMSA Firestone Firehawk GS. Was 1993 SCCA Trans-Am Rookie of the Year. Has raced in Indy Lights, Super Vee, S2000, Pro Sports Renault, IMSA GTU Series for Dodge, IMSA GTP for Tom Milner Racing, Team BMW and Panoz Racing, among others.
We will end our visit with the Hot Laps. During Hot Laps you will ride as a passenger with a professional driver in a Porsche (four-door Panameras or Taycans – don’t be fooled by the four-door – 0 to 0-60 mph in under 2.5 seconds) and get the FULL EXPERIENCE on the amazing track. We promise you it will not be boring!!! Please note this is generally not offered to the public. We have limited seats available – don’t wait – reserve your spot TODAY!
Join us for a German-inspired 3-course gourmet dinner in Auburn as we celebrate the German industries in Auburn:
We will be recognizing the expansion investments in 2021 by ID Plastics and Straehle + Hess USA in Auburn as they were not able to receive the AGP recognition earlier this year. Come out to connect with the German industry and the community in Auburn. Limited Seating.
Come join us for AGP “Stammtisch”:
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Carrigan’s Beer Garden, Birmingham
Come out to the network in casual settings. This is a great opportunity for German expats to meet and for other German speaking/practicing to improve your German. Speaking German is encouraged but not required.
Carrigan’s Beer Garden has a great selection of beverages and food for purchase. Family, kids, and dogs are allowed.
What does “Stammtisch” mean? A Stammtisch is an informal group meeting held on a regular basis, and also the usually large table around which the group meets. A Stammtisch is not a structured meeting, but rather a friendly and casual get-together.
Join the AGP Young Professionals (age 21 to 39) on:
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Rolf’s Deli & Sausages, Northport
You’re invited to join the AGP Young Professionals to learn about German holidays while enjoying some delicious German cuisine at Rolf’s Deli in Northport. This evening will primarily be a casual networking opportunity with some light exposure to some of the German Holidays celebrated in the Fall.
Rolf’s Deli & Sausages has a great selection of beverages and food for purchase.
Join us for our first “AGP Best in German-Style Homebrew 2022” Competition on:
Saturday, November 5, 2022
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Rolf’s Deli & Sausages, Northport
Join us for a fun event where you get to taste 5+ German-style beers brewed by dedicated homebrewers. The homebrewers will be competing for bragging rights as the winner of our very first German-style homebrewing competition.
You get to vote for your favorite beer while enjoying a WUNDERBAR German sample platter with tastes of Schnitzel, Bratwurst, Curry Sausage, Frikadelle, Fleischkäse, Bratkartoffeln, Sauerkraut and Traditional Pretzel with Beer cheese dip. German beer and other beverages can be purchased separately. You will also be able to purchase homemade German sausages and other goodies to take home.
All participants get to enter their vote for the “AGP People’s Choice 2022”.
At 1 p.m. an official panel of guest judges will select the “AGP Best in German-Style Homebrew 2022”. Our guest judges represent:
- Mercedes-Benz U.S. International
- SWJ Technology
- Black Warrior Brewing
- More to come
Please note the fee includes beer tasting, a German sample platter, tax, and tips.
If you are a homebrewer and would like to enter the competition, please reach out to our office. German-style beer means ONLY water, hops, malt, and yeast is allowed in the brew. There is NO FEE to enter. Contact us for more information.
