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!

Speaking about 30. Gaufest

Can't believe its already almost September? Checkout some thoughts back to 30. Gaufest from some of our many members & friends!

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!

Manhattan Club: Tequila Snowfall, by Karin & Werner

Inspired by Joe Reiter's ever-present Manhattan, we have invited our members to share their favorite recipe for the whiskey cocktail or whatever beverage wets their whistle.

Secrets to Melt-in-Your-Mouth Vanillekipferl, by Karin Schulz

"Omi always remembered everyoneโ€™s favorites and made them all with love." - Karin Schulz

Dancing Around: Welcomed to Alpenrose 51st Stiftungsfest, by Michael Fricker

This past weekend members of our club travelled to Lancaster, PA for Alpenrose SVโ€™s 51st Stiftungsfest!

‘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.