Gauverband Nordamerika

This summary is meant to let you know about decisions made and subjects discussed at the 2026 Delegates Meeting held on May 1-3 in Buffalo, New York.  When the minutes are published in a few months, there will be much more detail.
Vorplattler Meeting Notes

At the Delegates Meeting, three Vereine announced big events and celebrations coming up in the next two years. We're all invited!

• September 4, 2027 -- Schuhplattlergruppe Alpenland Montreal's 75. Jubiläum
• May 26-28, 2028 -- GTEV Schlierachtaler Stamm NY's 100th Year Anniversary Celebration
• November 11, 2028 -- Alt Washingtonia's Fahnenweihe & 50th Anniversary

Did you enter your latest Verein info into the Directory? It was due May 1 -- but you're getting a second chance, as the deadline has been extended to June 1.  Please enter your info as soon as possible so that the new directory will be as complete as possible.  Look at this post to find the link to the GNA Directory.    --from Brenda Nowak for the Gaubeisitzer

Original Enzian cordially invites you to join us at our 52^nd Annual Long Island Bavarian Festival on the weekend of June 13

Just the highlights for now!  A post will be made with more detail plus a few pictures in a day or so.

ELECTIONS

Latest from our hosts:  For those arriving on Friday, May 1, there will be a welcome get-together at the Hofbräuhaus. Maifest will be held at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo on Friday, May 1st featuring Die Haus Band from 5:30p.m. - 8:30 p.m. They have reserved enough seating in the main hall area for all of our Delgates to enjoy the festivities.  You will be able to purchase food and drink from the servers throughout the event.   You will also be able to pick up your Welcome Packets starting at 6 p.m.
Hope to see you there!
--Your Meeting Hosts