Gauverband Announcement

Holzhacker Buam Chicago will be hosting the 25. Mittelwest Bezirksfest on March 20-21.  The link contains a welcome letter, hotel information, ticket information, and Jugend Einzelplatteln registration forms. If you're not part of the informal Mittelwest Bezirk, you can still attend!  Advanced registration is required.  It's a great weekend of Trachtenkameradschaft!    Link to all Documents

The fall issue of the Gauzeitung, which will have a great pictorial of the Oktoberfest in München, is still in the works.  The past couple of months have turned out to be a bit of a challenge for me, and unfortunately I’m far behind on Gau-work.  But the issue will be out soon… truly!  After that, on to the Christmas issue.  Which brings me to asking for your Christmas ads from both individuals and Vereine.  This year, the issue will again be in beautiful color.  The prices are: 1/8 page $30; ¼ page $60; ½ page $90, & full page $150.  The deadline to submit an ad is December 15.  Send t

I would like to extend my sincerest thanks and appreciation to everyone who recently participated in the München Oktoberfest, representing the Gauverband Nordamerika so admirably and proudly. I know the Bavarians were truly impressed by our members in the Trachten- u. Schützenzug, and our dancers and musicians in the Tradition Zelt on the Oide Wies’n. Many thanks to Michael Olk for the efforts of turning this idea into a reality. It was a momentous occasion for all that participated and for the history of our organization.

From 2. Gauvorplattler, Rudy Leschke:   I just wanted to thank everyone for making our day at the Oide Wiesn at the 2014 Münchner Oktoberfest a success. The six groups that danced (Edelweiss St. Paul, United German Hungarians, Schlierachtaler Stamm, Edelweiss Detroit, Golden Gate San Francisco and HSV Bavaria Connecticut) were wonderful. Thank you very much, Golden Gate and Connecticut, for being patient and dancing last.

The 2014 Delegates Meeting Minutes are now available to read online or to download (no sign in is required).  Note: The document is 138 pages long.  Click on the link: 2014 Delegates Meeting Minutes

Any problems with viewing/downloading the file -- send an email to Gauzeitung@yahoo.com.

The chart of the parade line-up order has changed.  The changes are predominantly in the section with the ladies who do not wear the Janker (sleeved jacket). Additionally, one flag has dropped out (another was dropped on 9/4), another has been added.  Other than the parade chart, none of the other pages changed.  See you in München!  -Karin