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(from left) Hans-Joachim Reich, |
May 23-25, 2008.
The Federation of German American Clubs celebrated its 60th anniversary by holding its annual convention in Neuss on May 23-25, marking as well the 50th anniversary of its student exchange programs with the United States. Taking place under the patronage of Ambassador Timken and Minister President of North Rhine Westphalia Juergen Ruettgers and hosted by the Neuss German-American Association, the weekend meeting gathered leaders from clubs across Germany. General William A. "Kip" Ward, Commander, U.S. Africa Command in Stuttgart spoke at a gala dinner May 24, as did CG Matt Boyse. Mrs. Ward received an award for her youth work, as did the late Duesseldorf CG George Knowles and his widow Gail, for their engagement on student exchanges, particularly "Windows on America."
• Federation of German American Clubs
• Westdeutsche Zeitung, May 26, 2008 (article in German)
• Neuß-Grevenbroicher Zeitung Online, May 25, 2008 (in German)
