The following tribute to Gerhard Meinzer prepared by Shelley Arnold was originally posted on the German Society’s Facebook page on February 28, 2025. It is with sadness that we report the death of our life-long member, Gerhard Meinzer. Gerhard passed away on February 17th. The Officers, Board and Members wish to express their sincere condolences. […]
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In MemoriamIt is with sadness that the German Society of Maryland notes the death of Gerhard Meinzer, an Emeritus Director of the Society, on February 17, 2025. Gerhard was the Honoree of the Society’s Anniversary Dinner in 2017. He served as director for many years, before being named a Lifetime Director. Unable to continue an active role in the life of the Society due to illness, he was name an Emeritus Director in 2024 to honor his many years of service.
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In MemoriamThe annual Business Meeting will be held on Friday, April 25, at Zion Church of the City of Baltimore. All members are invited to share a light evening meal at 6:00 pm. The Business Meeting will convene at 7:00 pm. Agenda items include the President’s report on the year’s activities, a financial report from the
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Annual Business MeetingThe German Society of Maryland is happy to announce that Christopher Lidie, a sophomore at Aberdeen High School, has been selected as the winner of the Society’s Summer Travel Scholarship. Christopher will spend 3 weeks in Germany this summer, living with a host family, attending a German high school, and joining other American students on
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High School ScholarshipsIt is with sadness that the German Society of Maryland notes the death of Judge Gerard Wittstadt, Sr., on December 3, 2024. Judge Wittstadt was deeply involved in the German Society of Maryland for many decades and was an Emeritus Director at the time of his death.
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