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Join us for our next German American Police Association meeting on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 6:30 P.M. at The Dank Haus, located at 4740 N. Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625. This month’s gathering will also celebrate Veterans Day, honoring those who have served our...

Join the German American Police Association for our next meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 6:30 P.M. at The Dank Haus, 4740 N. Western Ave, Chicago. Enjoy a delicious dinner of mostaccioli, Italian sausage, pasta salad, desserts, and Hofbrau on tap for $20....

Greetings, As the seasons change, the German American Police Association reflects on a summer of camaraderie and a fall filled with tradition and milestones. In July, members and their families came together for the annual picnic. Thanks to the dedication of Treasurer...

All, Just a reminder that there will not be a General Membership Meeting next week Tuesday August 12th. Our next meeting will be September 9th at the DANK HAUS. Please check our website for information on the 50th Anniversary Oktoberfest Celebration as well as 2025...

We are once again offering a total of six scholarship awards for 2025, with the drawing being held at our 50th Anniversary Oktoberfest October 3rd, 2025. Applications deadline is Friday September 19th, 2025. Click here to Download the Application detailing...

All, Reminder that this Friday July 11th, will be the annual GAPA Family Picnic held at Bunker Hill Woods grove #3 beginning at 11am. Several child friendly activities are planned including pony rides, bouncy house and slides. Food and beverages are also available....

As a reminder there are no General Membership meetings in July and August, however we do have our family picnic scheduled for Friday July 11th at Bunker Hill Woods. Also please mark your  calendar for our 50th Anniversary Oktoberfest to be held on Friday October 3rd....

All, It is with sorrow to inform the membership of the passing of Charles "Chuck" Terry, husband of Director Sharon Terry, at the age of 64. Information concerning services can be found here: https://memorials.cumberlandchapels.com/ A wake will be held at Cumberland...

All, We would like to express our sympathies to the family of Pastor Roland Meyle, father of GAPA Milwaukee Director and GAPA Chicago member Kurt Meyle, who passed on June 3, 2025. Visitation will be conducted today, June 6th, with visitation and services on June 7th...

All, We have been informed of the passing of a Friend of the Association,  Inge Himmel, on June 1st, 2025, at 88yoa. Inge and her husband Erich (passed in 2022) were a huge part of the German American community in Chicago. Visitation will be on June 9th, 4-9 pm, with...