The Board of German Cultural Society, Inc
Organization:
The German Cultural Society, Inc. (GCS), is the legal entity which operates the school. It does business as the German Language School Westwood, and the two are synonymous. The Board of the GCS is elected from the general membership, which is composed of adult students and the parents of minor students. Participation is encouraged and welcomed!
Constitution
On April 22nd, 2006, the General Membership of the GCS approved a new "Constitution and Bylaws". It merged and updated the previously separate "Consititution" and "Bylaws" documents.
The work of the Board and how you can help:
The school Board is committed to providing an opportunity for our students to learn about German speaking countries and their language. We strive to provide the best faculty and environment to accomplish this. The board is entirely volunteer, and seeks to promote the vision of the school's founders to provide language and cultural education as a service to the community. The Board meets monthly during the school year to conduct the business operations of the school and to plan events. If you are interested in becoming a board member, contact anyone listed below. We are always looking for dynamic individuals to volunteer their time to improving the school. There are also numerous opportunities for individuals who would like to help but do not wish to serve on the board.
2010-2011 Board Members
Christopher Parisi: President
Marianne Balasz Scheidt: First Vice President
Angela Martin-Fehr: Second Vice President
Michele Paolano: Treasurer
Heidi Vehmas: Assistant Treasurer
Jenifer Hoffmann: Registrar
Marlies Duke: Corresponding Secretary
Karin Hoerhold: Recording Secretary
Peter Abramenko: Trustee
Fred Donegan: Trustee
Christine Gehres: Trustee
Edwin Loch: Trustee
Klaus Sonnenleiter: Trustee
Bill Wilson: Trustee
L. Robert Bachmann: Honorary Trustee
Advisor to the board
Barbara Lester - School Principal and Representative to the German Language School Conference
