On June 5, 2010 DANK opened up its newest chapter in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. National President Bill Fuchs (me) and VP Erich Wittmann represented the National Board at this special occasion. The chapter grew of the DANK Sub-chapter concept that Pittsburgh chapter president and National VP Erich Wittmann conceived and worked very hard at. A celebration to honor this event was held at the historic Summit Resort and Lodge near Uniontown. What a beautiful place with a rich history.
Besides the presentation of the Gründungsbrief (founding letter) and the celebration dinner, the evening was showered with the traditional and entertaining dances from “D’Pittsburgher Alpen Schuhplattler und Trachtenverein.” Also included was audience participation which included the chickendance amongst several others. Below are some pictures from the wonderful evening.
Best wishes,
President Bill
Schuhplatter in motion
Schuhplatters are dancing
Schuhplattlers are platsching
National President Bill Fuchs and VP Erich Wittman (left & right) present founding letter to chapter President Ernst Young
New chapter board with chapter banner presented by the Bruderhof community of Farmington, PA
National VP Wittman and chapter President Young participating as guest Schuhplattlers
Uniontown VP and Region 3 President Chris Decker with National Pres. Fuchs doing the Chickendance
Group picture of the Pittsburgh Schuhplatter Verein
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Congratulations Uniontown for becoming a new DANK Chapter! We all wish you much success! Chris Decker and Bill Fuchs, I loved seeing you do the chicken dance!
Donna J. Lippert
DANK National 2nd VP