2025 Welttreffen Reflection, by Nichole Deely

Nichole Deely reflects on the 2025 Welttreffen

Among Our Members – September 2025

Among Our Members has been a dedicated "column" in our news for many a year. The anecdotes we share under this title are always about our members, but sometimes also about our friends. Have something to add next time? See the end of the article for how to submit!

A New Year’s Letter from Ray Martini, Landesprรคsident

"Liebe Landsleute, liebe Freunde! On behalf of the Verbandโ€™s and the Stiftungโ€™s governing committees, I would like to wish you, your loved ones, and your officers and members all the very best for the upcoming year." - Ray Martini

A Sunday Schlachtfest, by Michael Fricker

The greatest country in the world is one where you can drive to New Jersey for a Schlachtfest!

‘Lucky’ to Attend the Detroit Kirchweih, by Lisa Fricker

Werner and I were lucky enough to be invited to Carpathia Detroitโ€™s celebration by Karin Schulz. โ€˜Tis the Kirchweih season and itโ€™s always nice to attend Kirchweih at other clubs to see how they celebrate.

Report from the Verband der Donauschwaben Annual Meeting – 2024

On Saturday, April 27, the Landesverband held their annual meeting at the Donauschwaben's German-American Cultural Center in Olmsted Falls, Ohio. The day began with lunch immediately prior to the start … Continue reading Report from the Verband der Donauschwaben Annual Meeting – 2024

Donauschwabenโ€™s German-American Cultural Center in Olmsted Falls, OH, by Michael Fricker

Michael Fricker outlines some background and information about our fellow club in Cleveland!

Speaking about Dances by the Danube!

From time to time, events like these warrant a different kind of coverage here at our website and for our ongoing record. Checkout the below thoughts about the workshop from om our members and some of our guests: