Board of Directors and Staff
The German Society of Pennsylvania is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization governed by a 15-member Board of Directors that supports the officers of the Society. The Board meets 5 times per year September through May while the Executive Committee (composed of the officers) meets in alternate months, also 5 times per year, October through June. Standing or specialized committees, typically headed by a Vice President, are responsible for planning and implementing various programs and activities. The key committees cover: Music, Arts, Library, Finance, Information Technology, Marketing/Events, Membership, Capital Projects, Maintenance, Planning/Nominating, Scholarship, Film, and Personnel. A copy of our By-Laws can be downloaded here.
Officers and Executive Committee
President
Mark McGuigan
Treasurer
Lew Volgenau
Assistant Treasurer
Jackie Binstead
Secretary
Bill Hardham
Vice President of Advancement
Ernie Weiler
Vice President of Operations
Tony Michels
VP of Strategic Planning
Christine Stenner
Directors
Directors, Class of 2024
Barbara Afanassiev
Edward Cattell
Monika Moyrer
Stephanie Vogel
Hardy von Auenmueller
Directors, Class of 2025
Daniel Lippard
Karin Volkwein-Caplan
Ralf Wiedemann
Eric Zillmer
Directors, Class of 2026
Christina Frei
Helga Halbfass
Del Hausman
Hans Mueller
Jim Niessen
President Emeritus
James Mundy
Hardy von Auenmueller
Ernest Weiler
Tony Michels
Staff
Executive Director
Liesl Jandrey
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Administrative Assistant
Kelley Dahlen
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Librarian
Bettina Hess
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