Join us and become a Member!
The German American Society of Portland is an all-volunteer organization of people interested in celebrating the German heritage, life, Culture and language. We celebrate German holidays and festivals, we gather socially at Stammtisch every third Friday of the month (except December). Annually we get together and celebrate with fun, music and customs at Fasching (Carnival) in February, Maifest in May, an annual Membership Picnic in August, Oktoberfest in September and a Christmas festivities in December.
Our quarterly General meetings begin with a light refreshments, business and the typical social gathering. We have dual citizenship sessions, lectures on a variety of topics that are “all things German.” We give scholarships for college to German language High School Seniors and support a Saturday Language Program for children and adults.
Consider joining us, sharing your interest in German Culture, life and helping us to be “all things German” in the greater Portland Metro area. Since we are an all-volunteer organization we look to our members to give 4 or more hours a year at our various events and festivals. We are very open to adding new events and with your help, that is definitely possible.
For more information please contact our Membership Chair, Gerhard Letzing (503) 775-1585 option #4 or email: letzing@outlook.com
(See the calendar page for a complete listing of upcoming events).
Annual membership dues are:
Young Adult (ages 18-25): $25
Individual (ages 26 & up): $60
Couple: $100
Household: $125 (4 members maximum)
Up to 2 adults over 25 and up to 3 adults 18-25. All members must reside at the same household or be currently attending college.
Annual Dues are payable January 1st each year. If you apply on or after October 1st of any year the next year’s dues are included.
To pay dues, log in to your account at:
Our members meet four times annually for quarterly meetings, as well as invitations to exclusive events, and have the opportunity to host their own private event at the German American Society building at a special rate (restrictions apply).