German American Club of Kalamazoo

President: David Rutten	 Phone:  269-323-2372
Secretary: Doris Symonds	Phone:  269-649-4879

Purpose:  The German American Club of Kalamazoo promotes cultural understanding and preserves the musical and ballroom dance traditions of the central European continent. 

Events:  The Club holds five dances per season beginning in September and ending in April or May.  Each dance includes a live band from the region. Bands are selected to play a wide variety of dancing and listening music from traditional to modern. All Club events are held in the cafeteria of Hackett High School, 1000 West Kilgore Road, Kalamazoo, Michigan which is a smoke-free environment. Dinner and desserts are available along with a cash bar.  Advance reservations are requested for New Year’s Eve. All other dances are open admission.

Club Membership:  Club members receive reduced entry rates to events and are invited to special events such as the annual summer picnic. Annual membership dues for September 2009 through August 2010 are $15 per person or $30 per couple.  Singles and couples are welcome.

Guests: Guests are always welcome.

Event Rates:  For all dances except New Year’s Eve, 2009-2010 dance admission is $10.00 for guests and $5.00 for members. Dinner, desserts, snacks and beverages are available at additional charge. New Year’s Eve reservations are available in advance at rates to be announced with appropriate discounts for members. The New Year’s Eve rate covers admission, all food (appetizers, dinner, dessert, sandwich), and party favors with only beverages at additional charge.

Newsletters:  The Club distributes a newsletter to all members announcing each dance event.  Guests who would like to receive the newsletter may call the Club secretary.

Dance Date	Band	Doors Open	Music	
September 17, 2011	MusiConnections	6:30 PM	7 -11PM	
November 5, 2011	Neutones	6:30 PM	7 -11PM	
December 31, 2011	MusiConnections	6:30 PM	7:30 PM -12:30 AM	
February 11, 2012	Jim and Terry	6:30 PM	7-11 PM	
April 14, 2012	Linda Lee & Wild Bill	6:30 PM	7-11 PM