Membership Information
Please consider joining the German-American Club of Albany. Especially if you enjoy German food such as Sauerbraten, Bratwurst, and Knockwurst, Ompah-Pah music, Lederhosen, Dirndls, and of course German Bier.
We are actively seeking new members who enjoy the Germanic ideal of Gemuetlichkeit or good fellowship and good times. We are a fun group of people dedicated to promoting and keeping German culture and tradition alive in the Albany area. We would like a chance to meet you and show you our club. With this in mind, you are cordially invited to our clubhouse on Wednesday evenings and also to any of our monthly events. Please see our calendar of events.
Prospective members both male and female need to be over the age of 18 years of age, regardless of race, creed, color, or citizenship are elige to become members of this organization.
Prospective members need to be proposed by a member in good standing and be of a sociable and benevolent character and pledge themselves to good fellowship, citizenship, and the furtherance of German tradition.
Annual dues for membership is $45.00 per year per person or $80.00 per couple. There is a one-time initation fee of $10.00. Memberships are pro-rated if someone joins mid-year.
For individuals and families, joining the German-American Club of Albany is an opportunity to belong to the type of traditional German-American social and cultural organization that was common in days past; but rare today. At our monthly events you and your family will remember the old-fashion spirit of Gemütlichkeit and the friends you meet at the German-American Club of Albany will be true friends indeed.
We are actively seeking new members who enjoy the Germanic ideal of Gemuetlichkeit or good fellowship and good times. We are a fun group of people dedicated to promoting and keeping German culture and tradition alive in the Albany area. We would like a chance to meet you and show you our club. With this in mind, you are cordially invited to our clubhouse on Wednesday evenings and also to any of our monthly events. Please see our calendar of events.
Prospective members both male and female need to be over the age of 18 years of age, regardless of race, creed, color, or citizenship are elige to become members of this organization.
Prospective members need to be proposed by a member in good standing and be of a sociable and benevolent character and pledge themselves to good fellowship, citizenship, and the furtherance of German tradition.
Annual dues for membership is $45.00 per year per person or $80.00 per couple. There is a one-time initation fee of $10.00. Memberships are pro-rated if someone joins mid-year.
For individuals and families, joining the German-American Club of Albany is an opportunity to belong to the type of traditional German-American social and cultural organization that was common in days past; but rare today. At our monthly events you and your family will remember the old-fashion spirit of Gemütlichkeit and the friends you meet at the German-American Club of Albany will be true friends indeed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have to be of German ancestry to join the German-American Club of Albany?
No
Do you have to be a Club member to rent the facility?
No, we are open to the public for drinks, dinners, and rentals!
Do you have to know and understand German?
No, but you might learn a little if you want to!
Do you have to be a member to attend our functions or to come to the clubhouse?
No, we welcome all!
Are you proud of your German-American ancestry or heritage and want to promote it?
Yes, then come and hang with other like-minded people!
Does any of this sound like fun?
Yes, it does! Then come check us out on Wednesday nights or at one of our events!
For information on club membership, please contact Otto Gerstenberger at 518.459.2292 or stop by the club on Wednesday evenings and talk to him.
Please check out our upcoming calendar of events for 2012!
No
Do you have to be a Club member to rent the facility?
No, we are open to the public for drinks, dinners, and rentals!
Do you have to know and understand German?
No, but you might learn a little if you want to!
Do you have to be a member to attend our functions or to come to the clubhouse?
No, we welcome all!
Are you proud of your German-American ancestry or heritage and want to promote it?
Yes, then come and hang with other like-minded people!
Does any of this sound like fun?
Yes, it does! Then come check us out on Wednesday nights or at one of our events!
For information on club membership, please contact Otto Gerstenberger at 518.459.2292 or stop by the club on Wednesday evenings and talk to him.
Please check out our upcoming calendar of events for 2012!
Membership Benefits
Members have the priviledge to run for club office on the Board of Officers and help organize and operate the Club.
Gain a chance to involve yourself in German culture and tradition.
Meet and make new friends.
Receive first hand information on club events, and also other German-American club events via our newsletter.
Get involved in fun activites.
Discounted prices for drinks on club nights.
Take pride in the existence of being the last German club still in existence in Albany.
Gain a chance to involve yourself in German culture and tradition.
Meet and make new friends.
Receive first hand information on club events, and also other German-American club events via our newsletter.
Get involved in fun activites.
Discounted prices for drinks on club nights.
Take pride in the existence of being the last German club still in existence in Albany.
2012 Board of Officers
President: Heinz Ruppert, 518.782.7390
1st Vice President: Christopher White or 518.265.6102
2nd Vice President: John Mueller
Treasurer: Karin Becker or 518.456.9154
Financial Secretary: Otto Gerstenberger or 518.459.2292
Corresponding Secretary: Jane E. Schweikert
Recording Secretary: Helmi Loesch
Trustee: Richard Keil
Trustee: Klaus Kuhland
Trustee 1 year: Karl-Heinz Gerstenberger
Trustee 1 year: Paul Quirk
Trustee 2 year: Richard Loesch
Trustee 2 year: Alice Wimmers
Trustee- Retired President: Vacant
1st Vice President: Christopher White or 518.265.6102
2nd Vice President: John Mueller
Treasurer: Karin Becker or 518.456.9154
Financial Secretary: Otto Gerstenberger or 518.459.2292
Corresponding Secretary: Jane E. Schweikert
Recording Secretary: Helmi Loesch
Trustee: Richard Keil
Trustee: Klaus Kuhland
Trustee 1 year: Karl-Heinz Gerstenberger
Trustee 1 year: Paul Quirk
Trustee 2 year: Richard Loesch
Trustee 2 year: Alice Wimmers
Trustee- Retired President: Vacant
2012 Ladies Auxiliary Officers
President: Rosella Slauson
Vice President: Katie Kassabassian
Treasurer: Gisela Mildt
Financial Secretary: Gisela Munk
Secretary: Jane E. Schweikert
Trustee: Yolanda Schuster
Trustee: Helmi Loesch
Trustee: Karin Becker or 518.456.9154
Contacts
For information on:
Weddings and Hall Rentals contact Karin Becker or 518.573.8389
Membership contact Otto Gerstenberger or 518.459.2292
Reservations for any of our dinner events contact Carolyn Steuhl or 518.489.0831
General Club Information contact Christopher White or 518.265.6102
Vice President: Katie Kassabassian
Treasurer: Gisela Mildt
Financial Secretary: Gisela Munk
Secretary: Jane E. Schweikert
Trustee: Yolanda Schuster
Trustee: Helmi Loesch
Trustee: Karin Becker or 518.456.9154
Contacts
For information on:
Weddings and Hall Rentals contact Karin Becker or 518.573.8389
Membership contact Otto Gerstenberger or 518.459.2292
Reservations for any of our dinner events contact Carolyn Steuhl or 518.489.0831
General Club Information contact Christopher White or 518.265.6102
German-American Club of Albany 32 Cherry Street Albany, NY 12205 518.482.5845