Gauverband Nordamerika

Dear Trachtler & Trachtlerinnen,

THIS LINK takes you to a list of the participants that will be representing Gauverband Nordamerika at the upcoming Preisplatteln um den Bayerischen Löwen in Gauting this May.  A Program of the Isargau Gaufest being held in conjunction with the Preisplatteln is also attached for your reference.

May 18, 2024, is a special day for BGTV D'Lustigen Holzhacker Buam Chicago as the Verein turns 100! Join them as they celebrate. Find out more on their website (www.holzhackerchicago.org or www.holzhackerchicago.org/100th-celebration) or from the flyer below.

The Meetings Committee reviewed the four documents that outline the requirements for hosting a Gaufest, Delegates Meeting, Executive Board Meeting, and Judges' Training Weekend. The links to the documents can be found at THIS LINK or under Publications/How-To Manuals from the main menu.

The Bylaws & Operating Rules & Guidelines have been updated to include all changes approved at the 2022 Delegates Meeting. They are available to read online, print, or download at THIS LINK or find them and the Preisplatteln Rules at "About Us/Bylaws" on this website. A Summary of Changes is also available at the link.

Alpenrose S.V. of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, invites you to its 50. Stiftungsfest on October 7-8, 2023. Check out the Verein's website for all the information about the weekend, including tickets, hotels, schedule, and Festbuch. The email address for any questions about the event is alpenroselanc50@gmail.com. A 50th anniversary is something special, to be celebrated with as many friends as possible. See you there!

Looking for an elegant evening out? Edelweiss Passaic's annual Strauss Ball is just the thing. Saturday, February 25, at The Tides Estate in N. Haledon, NJ. See the attached flyer for details.