“I have inquired as to the 2ยฝ hour delay in departure of your Charter Flight on June 30th.” (from the Monthly Progress in 1973)

In 1973 the chartered Lufthansa flight of our members to Germany was delayed 2 and 1/2 hours. President Werner Fricker reported in September in the Progress, that the result was due to weather.

German Hungarians attend 2026 Gauverband Delegates’ Meeting

Janet Fricker Malofiy Re-elected Schriftfรผhrerin of Gauverband Nordamerika

Report from the Verband der Donauschwaben Annual Meeting – 2026

On Saturday, April 25, the Landesverband held their annual meeting at the Society of Danube Swabians in Des Plaines, IL.

Photo Album: 2026 Mid-Atlantic Jugend Einzel, by Bobbi-Ann Lineman

2026 Mid-Atlantic Jugend Einzel Photos, by Bobbi-Ann Lineman

Beer-BQ a Great Success! Germany Here We Come!, by Michelle McFadden

The BBQ fundraiser was a huge success. We not only had a great time together, but we also accomplished our goal of raising funds for our upcoming competition trip to Germany this July. DEUTSCHLAND HERE WE COME!

Photo Album: 30. Gaufest Event Photos, by Ron & Judy Ariganello

Event Photos from 30. Gaufest by Ron & Judy Ariganello.

New to the Archive: Karl Kreutzer’s 1960 & 1961 Membership Cards

Ruth Kreutzer Herbert submitted these photos of her father's member cards from 1960 and 1961. You will see each card is signed by President Wenzel Osti and Financial Secretary Michael Ebner Jr..

a mug filled with beer

Beer-BQ on April 11 will have Beer, BBQ, and many Prizes

Who doesnโ€™t love drinking, eating and hanging with friends and family on a spring day? Join us for an American Saturday afternoon to send us to Germany!