German Hungarians attend 2026 Gauverband Delegates’ Meeting

Janet Fricker Malofiy Re-elected Schriftfรผhrerin of Gauverband Nordamerika

Officers Elected at the Annual Meeting on 3/17/2026

An update on the officers elected to the Executive Board and Board of Governors in 2026.

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

Many Hands Prepare Kirchweihfest, by Werner Fricker III

Entertainment Review: Werner Fricker III reviews our Kirchweihfest noting the coming together of our club to hold our most traditional event!

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!

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

The Festzelt Gates, Photo by Stephen Hargreaves

A Review of the 30. Gaufest 2025 in Newark, DE, by Michael Fricker

Michael Fricker reviews the 30. Gaufest hosted in Newark, DE this past July. "This Gaufest was faithful to traditions and the old ways. But it was our people who were faithful to one another." - Michael Fricker

Meet the Board of Governors (Summary for 2025)

In July of 1975 an article appeared in the Monthly Progress summarizing the members of the Board of Governors. In a similar fashion we present now a summary of each member of the B.O.G today.