What’s the News in our German-American Community?

They used to say, "What's going on in your neck of the woods?" We've gathered some interesting anecdotes about our fellow clubs. Check them out:

We are Looking for Issues of the Monthly Progress!

Since 2010 a specific effort has been underway to develop and maintain an archive of our materials digitally. Please check your homes, parents homes, files, storage, and that basket you keep in the bathroom to see if you have any issues we are missing we can use to complete the series.

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.

50 GHS - Letter from Joe Reiter

From the Archive: 1988 Letter from Vorplattler, Joe Reiter

From the Archive a letter by Joe Reiter, Vorplattler to the members of the Schuhplattler Group following our acceptance into the Gauverband Nordamerika, INC. #UGHSchuhplattler50

“Forty-nine member clubs were in attendance…” (from the Monthly Progress in 1992)

JULY, 1992 - A report appeared on the front page of the Monthly Progress about the Gauverband Nordamerika's Delegates Meeting hosted by our Club in Oakford that May. #UGHSchuhplattler50

“The little children…performed for the first time.” (from the Monthly Progress in 1996)

AUGUST, 1996 - Our annual Tanzfest was held on Sunday, June 6th on a sunny, beautiful day. Our dancers, the Children's Groups and the Schuhplattler Group performed throughout the afternoon. #UGHSchuhplattler50