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In addition to the Embassy and eight Consulates General, there are also many honorary consuls in the U.S. ready to assist you with advise and counsel. Honorary consuls are called „honorary“ because they perform their work on an honorary basis and are not paid a fee for their services. Many of our honorary consuls are not German citizens; compared with the foreign missions, they have only limited consular authority and thus also only limited official means to provide assistance. For example, only some are able to accept passport applications from you, notarize signatures, or perform similar functions. Because they frequently practice their consular office alongside a main profession, it is not reasonable to expect that they are always present or available by phone. If there is an honorary consul at your vacation site and you require assistance, you should nevertheless initially contact them because they best knows the local situation. Honorary consuls will, if necessary, refer you further to the competent German foreign mission if they themselves cannot assist.
The German American Society connects people with German and American heritage to enhance friendship and understanding, as well as cultural exchange.
At the German Haus you can attend Cultural and Informative Events such as Lectures and Concerts. You can join in Celebrations and Social Events such as our Monthly Stammtisch, and annual events of Fasching, and of course our popular Oktoberfest. The German Haus also invites you to join Sister Clubs with singing, card playing, dancing and more.
If you are an avid volunteer there are many opportunities for you to utilize your talents. Call or visit for more opportunities and information.
The German American Society has offered Saturday language classes since 1964 which are dedicated to sharing the German language and culture among learners of all ages.
This Public Benefit Non-Profit Corporation is organized for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes, including the charitable, cultural, and educational aims and purposes intended by the pioneer founders of the Society, to further the perpetuation of German ethnic, culture, heritage, arts, and language.
