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

Introducing Our New 2. Vorplattler, Sasha Malofiy Jr.

Get to know Sasha Malofiy Jr. who was appointed 2. Vorplattler on August 26!

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

2nd Preis, Photo by Stephen Hargreaves's

2nd Place in Gruppen Preisplattler, at the 30. Gaufest 2025

NEWARK, DE - On Sunday, July 6 the United German Hungarians were announced as the 2nd place winner of the Gruppen Preisplatteln competition held at the 30. Gaufest. This festival was hosted by the United German Hungarians as well as Enzian Volkstanzgruppe at the Delaware Sengerbund.

Meet the Executive Board (2024-2026)

Meet Janet, Steve, Nichole, & Kathi, our Executive Board, each complete with their very own Action Figure!

A Sunday Schlachtfest, by Michael Fricker

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