Organizations Filed Purposes:
The preservation of the history and heritage of German-Texans by promoting and providing educational experiences in its culture and language and by encouraging learning opportunities in all of the heritage values and language that make up the culture of our state
Educational Classes and Meeting German Language Classes: During the past year, over 500 adults attended various levels of German courses in Austin, San Antonio, West Austin, Round Rock along with online/remote learning. Over 200 children in the age range from 3-14 years were enrolled in Austin, San Antonio, West Austin, Homeschool and online. Additionally, we had several one week summer camps that attracted over 70 children in the months of June, July and August. We hold weekly Stammitsch, a lunchtime gathering allowing people to speak German, in the historical German Free School building. On average, 18 adults attend this program. The Annual Conference, held in Temple, Texas is a two day event held in coordination with the local German Texan historical groups. Included program and speakers providing German Texan heritage and genealogical information to over 40 attendees.
German Traditions and Heritage Events and Festivals: Maifest, Oktoberfest and Christmas Market are traditional German festivals held for the general public in Austin,Texas and surrounding areas of Central Texas. Total attendance exceeded 6,000. Publications: More than 800 GTHS Journals, which has been in publication for more than 40 years,were sent out to over 500 members. We send out daily and weekly e-format communications via our social media and email plat to thousands of subscribers and followers. We maintain and update a website (germantexans.org) with German Texan information and highlights upcoming events and happenings with GTHS. Cultural Activities include speaker events scheduled throughout the year.
Historic Preservation & Improvements We repair and maintain our historic headquarters buildings, the German Free School built in 1857. It has a Texas Historical Markeras to its historical significance. The building is open for tours. We seek grant funding to continue preserving the buildingthrough repairs and safety/security improvements. The Free School, built in 1857; as designated by its Texas Historical Marker. Thebuilding is open for tours every Wednesday and Thursday and by appointment. We seek grant funding from the Austin Convention andVisitors bureau as needed for preservation repairs and improvements to the exterior of the building.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Manuela Markley | Program Director | 0 | $0 |
| Doris Boerkei | Office Manager | 0 | $0 |
| Christopher Markley | Director of Operations | 32 | $0 |
| Van M Massirer | Advisory Board | 15 | $0 |
| Canan Kaba | Advisory Board | 15 | $0 |
| Charles Locklin | Advisory Board | 32 | $0 |
| Rosemary Lindley | Advisory Board | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jim Kearney | Advisory Board | 0.5 | $0 |
| Karen Haschke | Advisory Board | 0.5 | $0 |
| Rodney Koenig | Advisory Board | 0.5 | $0 |
| Hans Boas | Advisory Board | 0.5 | $0 |
| Martin Jungowski | Advisory Board | 0.5 | $0 |
| Margo Blevins | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Connie Krause | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Michael Krause | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Ed Tovar | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Dr Ralf Bendlin | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Dr Marc Pierce | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Lu Hollander | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jon Todd Jt Koenig | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Sandra Dieckman | Director | 32 | $0 |
| Eddie Wolsch | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Dr Barbara Berthold | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Larry Deuser | Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
| Kristi Lee Nordin | Secretary | 3 | $0 |
| Richard Gruetzner | Vice President | 3 | $0 |
| Janis Gonser | President | 3 | $0 |
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