A member of the Rochester Federation of German-American Societies and the Verband der Donauschwaben, USA, the Verein der Donaudeutschen was founded in 1957 by new arriving immigrants mainly from the southeastern part of Europe. The Verein provided the new arrivals with an opportunity to meet socially to promote German heritage, culture, and language. We are proud of our family membership and encourage the participation of the younger generation in our activities.