The Official Publication of
the Gauverband Nordamerika, Inc

Wilhelm Banzhaf, Publisher/Editor
18 Lincoln Highway West
Jeannette, PA 15644

The "Gauzeitung" is the official publication of the Gauverband Nordamerika. The newsletter is in its 16th year of publication and is issued ten times a year. It includes articles on many cultural aspects of Bavaria and Tirol, reports from the Gauverband officers, stories from member Vereine about their events such as Fahnenweihen, tours to Germany, and club anniversaries.

Articles from Gaufest Host-Vereine keep us up-to-date on planning. Some broad topics that have been covered in the "Gauzeitung" have been: Dance, Tracht (native costume), Alpine gardening, Alpine instruments, Geistliche (spiritual) Alpine music, old handcrafts, needlework, Bauermalerei (rosemaling), customs throughout the year, and letters/opinions.

Articles are often serialized. An index to the articles published in Volumes 1-15 is available. Black-and-white photos augment the articles, and after every Gaufest a two-page photo collage makes a wonderful remembrance of the 4-day event. At Christmas, a supplement allows Vereine and individuals to buy space to send holiday greetings to one another.

Advertising space for suppliers is sold; and a column is set aside to list upcoming Verein events. The "Gauzeitung" is informative and entertaining; anyone interested in Bavarian culture or events within North America should subscribe to this valuable publication.

How to subscribe

Individual subscriptions to the Gauzeitung are $15.00 for a yearly subscription.

Subscribers to the Gauzeitung recieve the Trachtenkalendar free of charge