2014 Gauverband Nordamerika Elections

The Gauverband Nordamerika Delegates' Meeting was held May 3-4, 2014 in Newark, DE.  Enzian Volkstanz Gruppe did an excellent job of hosting the delegates. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality! The minutes of the meetings will be posted here soon.  The results of the election: 

• 1. Gauvorstand: Tom Vogt,
• 2. Gauvorstand:  Joe Hubner
• Gauschriftführer - Walter Kraft
• Gaukassier: John Blank
• 1. Gauvorplattler:  Adam Schaefer
• 2. Gauvorplattler: Rudy Leschke
• Gauvortänzerin: Cindy Hartz
• Gauarchivar:  Michael Olk
• Gaubibliotekar:  Michael Rase
• Gaubeisitzer:  Christina Olk, Carolyn Marquardt, Paul Ulrich, Sr., Bob Hugel
• Gaurevisoren:  Erech Morrison, Paul Stanovage, John Schwab, Rich Keesacker
• Gaujugendvertreterin:  Heidi von Recklinghausen
• Gaumusikwart:  Rick Michels
• Gaupressewart:  Karin Dean Kraft (appointed)
• Gaufahnenträger:  Klaus Vikari (appointed)

Kenny Ott, Mark LaCourse and John Schaefer announced their retirements from the Gauverband Executive Board.  Combined years of service is 83 years!  They each received a standing ovation from the Delegates.  Thank you for your many years of service to Gauverband Nordamerika!

The 2016 Gauverband Delegates' Meeting will be held in St. Paul, MN, hosted by S.G. Edelweiß, St. Paul. 

The 26.Gaufest will be held in Buffalo, NY hosted by S.G.T.V. Edelweiß. Dates: June 29 - July 2, 2017.  $190 registration, ages 0-12 free.  Adams Mark, Hyatt and Comfort Suites hotels all $159.00 per night.

Congratulations to all!

Thank you to Stephen Hargreaves for the photo