We are German-Americans located in Illinois who enjoy celebrating the German culture. We are very proud of our heritage, music, folk dances and good German food.
In the past we have assisted and helped many who were not so fortunate and suffered terribly. We are grateful people and thankful to be living in this blessed country.
Come join us in fellowship for the common good and for the support of our communities. Visit us at any of our festivities found on this website and enjoy real German "Gemuetlichkeit".
In the past we have assisted and helped many who were not so fortunate and suffered terribly. We are grateful people and thankful to be living in this blessed country.
Come join us in fellowship for the common good and for the support of our communities. Visit us at any of our festivities found on this website and enjoy real German "Gemuetlichkeit".
Welcome to the American Aid Society of German Descendants Website
This page was last updated: January 2, 2012
It has been a great start to the fall fest season. It was an amazing day for Heimatfest, followed by the Saar Dance group from Hungary and ending with competition on Labor Day weekend in Mansfield, Ohio. Can't wait for the next few weekends of Oktoberfest and then everyone's favorite fest - Kirchweih.
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Congratulations to our Kirchweih winners! Caroline and Matthew won our Kinder strauss and Christian and Jamie won our Jugend strauss. The kinder and jugend (even the old timers) had a wonderful time.
What an Oktoberfest season!
Despite the rain on weekend two, we still had an amazing turnout. Thanks to everyone that continues to support us. Each year we continue to grow and try new things. Thanks to the committee and volunteers for all their hard work. See you next year!
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Our last event of the fall season, Schlactfest, was outstanding as always. The food was AMAZING and a big thank you to all of our kitchen staff. The kindergruppe gave a great performance and held their annual basket raffle. There were some great prizes to be won. The Jugendgruppe performed their competition program to a standing ovation.
We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season with family and friends.
Rest up! 2012 is right around the corner and we can't wait to see you at an AAS event soon!
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