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.

German-American Police hold 50th Anniversary Banquet, by Michael Fricker

"Thank you and congratulations to the German-American Police Association, its board, members, the founders. More importantly thank you to all those men and women that wear the badge, who protect us, and serve for us in this great nation, the U.S.A." - Michael Fricker

The Executive Board: 1990 to Present

An Overview of our Executive Board since 1990.

Remarks at the Heimatklรคnge 70th Anniversary, by Nichole Deely & Michael Fricker

"The truth is that the Heimatklรคnge today is strong because these guys have a bond with each other that makes the rest of us keep coming. That makes the music worth listening to."

A Letter from Bill Galgon

"Over the years, we have developed relationships, made friends, and have had the privilege of performing our music for the German American Community. We would be delighted to welcome you and the members of your organization to come and celebrate with us." - Bill Galgon

Dancing Around: Augustoberfest, by Evan Wolz

"Three large pavilions, dozens of canopies and tents, plenty of vendors, and food trucks filled the otherwise quiet farmland in northern Maryland. It was a beautiful weekend of dancing for the club, featuring music from two of the greatest bands in the land: Heimatklรคnge and die Schlauberger!" - Evan Wolz

Hail to the Champs, (from the Monthly Progress in 1965)

June 27, 2025 marks the 60th Anniversary of the 1965 US Amateur Cup Final! Let's look back on that legendary match:

Dancing Around: GTV Almrausch 100th, Brauhaus Schmitz Maifest, & Hirschjรคger’s Fahnenweihe

The dance group has been busy in April and May, celebrating fellow club anniversaries, Fahnenweihe, and Maifest!