Youth language changes quicklyleaving it a bit difficult for parents to appreciate or even understand how creative and dynamic languages are. One of its strengths is the ability to trigger cohesion, solidarity and a sense of identity. However, it can also serve as a way to distance oneself from other Read more »
German Youth Language – a Reflection of German Youth Culture?
by Beverly Pochatko - National President January 13, 2012 » Add the first comment.
It Is Time For Me to Say Goodbye
by Stephen Fuchs December 31, 2011 » Add more comments.
After three great years as DANK National’s webmaster, it is come time for me to make my exit. I am proud of what I was able to create for DANK over the last several years and as a result this decision wasn’t made lightly. There are exciting things I Read more »
2011 Convention Held in Pittsburgh
by Beverly Pochatko - National President December 3, 2011 » Add the first comment.
Pittsburgh, PA was the scene of the Biennial Convention of the German American National Congress (DANK). The Pittsburgh Chapter hosted the three-day event with a full schedule for both the delegates and their guests. Early arrivals were able to visit the Pittsburgh Hofbrauhaus for an evening of fun Munich-style. Read more »
DANK Convention in the News
by Stephen Fuchs October 19, 2011 » Add the first comment.
The upcoming DANK National Convention got some positive attention in this weeks North Almanac… German-American convention set in South Hills By Deana Carpenter For The Almanac The South Hills will soon play host to German-Americans from across the country. The German American National Congress, known in German as Deutch Amerikanischer National Read more »
Original Chalet Cuckoo Clocks
The German cuckoo clock Chalet style is the most popular of all the styles but the German cuckoo clocks come in many sizes and shapes. The chalet cuckoo style originated near the close of the nineteenth century in Switzerland not in Germany. Also during the end of the 19th century the Swiss Chalet style Read more »
DANK National President Fuchs celebrates the 2011 German Festivals including German American Day
by Bill Fuchs October 9, 2011 » Add the first comment.
It’s been a busy summer. From German Fest in Milwaukee in July to the Steuben Parades in September to German-American Day in Washington on October 6. We finally received the presidential proclamation from President Obama late afternoon on the 6th. We were hoping to have it earlier so that it Read more »
Three Famous Family Nutcracker Businesses from Germany
by Stephen Fuchs September 21, 2011 » Add more comments.
While many living in Erzgebirge (ore mountains in saxony) make their living carving Nutcrackers and other finely crafted wood items, there are three distinct families that have started nutcracker manufacturing companies that have garnered them fame and respect throughout the world. The Steinbach family has been making their famous Steinbach nutcrackers for over two hundred Read more »
There is Strength in Numbers
by GAPA Chicago August 14, 2011 » Add the first comment.
By Rory Trausch Well, well, summer is here – some days more than others – and the living is easy, unless you work for CPD. But I won’t get anymore political than that. I hope all of you are geared up and looking forward to some real Chicago summer weather. Of Read more »