Who We are
A bit about us
Maintain a venue to promote sociability and good will among our membership and sustain German culture, traditions and customs within our community.
In the early sixties, a small group of German-Americans came together with a dream of sharing German culture and traditions with the greater Orlando area. Together they formed the structure of the club and by 1963, the German American Society of Central Florida was founded as the area’s first non-profit German society.
In 1972, with the love and support of members and the community, GASOCF purchased their trademark Casselberry clubhouse property. This became the hub for all club activities and the first German Club Oktoberfest.
Today the society boasts over 500 members and holds three highly anticipated community festivals each year, Springtoberfest in April and two Oktoberfests in October. The popular festivals draw in over 8,000 visitors each year.
- A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization
- Social club with over 500 members
- Parent organization for dancing/entertainment clubs
Our Board of Directors are elected by our membership and serve two year terms.
President: Richard Marah, president@gasocf.org
First Vice President: Linda Rossel, vp1@gasocf.org
Second Vice President: Jeff Zawacki, vp2@gasocf.org
Treasurer: Sebastian Behnke, treasurer@gasocf.org
Secretary: Dawn Young, secretary@gasocf.org
Director: Fran Gutterman, director1@gasocf.org
Director: Jose Vasquez, director2@gasocf.org
Director: Robyn Lomago, director3@gasocf.org
