Germania Community Development Association (GCDA) Mission Statement
The Germania Community Development Association is a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization that was established in 1995. The Association’s core purpose is to financially assist local individuals and families that need assistance with their living expenses due to an illness or accident. The Association also grants scholarships on a yearly basis to individuals from local high schools, and contributes to other local charities and organizations within the local community.
The Association raises money throughout the year through public and private cash donations, merchandise donations that are sold at the yearly benefit auction, and through various other fund raising events conducted throughout the year.
Many individuals and local organizations have benefited throughout the years from our support. We have done everything from building wheelchair ramps, assisting with medical bills, giving people gas cards to go to doctor appointments, giving scholarships to local high schools, donated to police and fire departments, and also have donated to other various local charities and fund-raising events in the area.
As of this year, the Association has donated back to the community over a quarter of a million dollars since 1995.
If you or anyone you know in the local area needs any type of assistance, please contact Missy Heller at 920-293-8448, or go to the Benefit and Parade Info page on our website, www.germanialongbranchsaloon.com. Your request will be evaluated by the board members and you will have a response in a few days from your original request.
Germania Community Development Association Donation Information
The Germania Community Development Association's main fund-raising event for 2023 will take place on Saturday, April 29th, 2023 from 9:00 AM - Midnight in downtown Germania. This is the 28th annual benefit parade that is attended yearly by hundreds of participants. The event consists of a mock election where cash donations are collected by candidates as votes, a 5k run/walk, a parade down Main Street, a large barbecue, a bake sale, pizza sale, dancing, music, and live and silent auctions.
This year the Association’s Unofficial Official election is for the position of Fisherman of Germania.
Candidates are signing up and are collecting donations for votes already. There is still time for anyone else to add their name to the ballot and run for office. You can sign up at the Longbranch at any time. Votes are $1.00 each, and the person collecting the most votes/money at the end of the day wins the election and gets to be an Unofficial Official of Germania.
The Association is also looking for parade participants. This year we would like to have as many types of floats, automobiles, trucks, farm implements, construction machinery, or any mode of transportation that can make it down the road to join the parade. As always, there will be $500.00 in prizes for the most creative floats. By the way, Johnnie Ray is one of the float judges.
The merchandise and money donated by companies and individuals is where the most revenue is generated for the Association and is where we are asking for your support. Any merchandise or money that you could donate would be greatly appreciated by the Association and the people and organizations that are provided assistance to throughout the year.
You can bring all money and merchandise contributions to the Germania Longbranch Saloon in Germania on or before Saturday, April 29th. The live auction starts around 3:00 PM. These contributions are tax deductible so please contact Missy Heller and she will arrange for a receipt to be sent to you listing your contributions. The Association also accepts donations by credit card as well. Please call 920-293-8448 and a representative will transact your credit card donation for you.
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of our request. Please contact us if you have any additional questions.
Sincerely,
Missy Heller Chairman Germania Community Development Association
Contact Information:
Missy Heller Chairman Germania Community Development Association W1936 Eagle Road Neshkoro, WI 54960 Business Phone: 920-293-8448 Cell Phone: 920-291-5573 Email: glongbranch@gmail.com Website: www.germanialongbranchsaloon.com
Germania Unofficial Officials
1995: Mayor – Albert Heller 1996: Sherriff – Fred Machajewski 1997: Meter Maids – Kathy Mitchell & Mary Machajewski 1998: Justice of the Peace – George Weiss 1999: Game Warden – Scott Tuinstra 2000: Dog Catcher – Mike Marshall; Cow Catcher – Roger Kahlhammer 2001: Fire Chief – Jim Wagner 2002: Postmistress – Tom Gaulke 2003: District Attorney – J. J. Wheaton 2004: EMT – Jessica Whaley; EMT Drivers – Richard Harju & Scott Zuehls 2005: Governor – Gloria Schubert & Mandy Schubert 2006: Professor – Casey Wollert; Teacher – John Weckwerth 2007: Fire Hydrant Painter - Ronda Goldsmith 2008: Doctor – Joel Voight; Physician's Assistant - Matt Wenzel 2009: Tick Inspector - Bob Hoffman & Mike Bednarek 2010: Wildlife Biologist - Tom Treder 2011: Road Hog - Ed Alexander 2012: Farmer of Germania - Ken Hell; Farm Hand - Steve Soda 2013: Biker of Germania - Amanda Zuehls; Bike Mechanic - Ryan Hall 2014: Plumber of Germania - Travis Maass; Cody Oakes - Plumber's Assistant 2015: Zookeeper of Germania - Randy Machajewski; Kevin Frohmader - Zookeepeer Assistant 2016: Cortney Drew - Police Chief of Germania; John Serio - Deputy of Germania 2017: Craig Daniels - Pirate of Germania; John Serio - First Mate 2018: Super Heros of Germania - Shannon Bartz & Ruthie Vossekuil; Tom Wargula - Sidekick 2019: Historian of Germania - Chris Debish; Assistant Historian of Germania - Jon Syverson 2021: Hemp Grower of Germania - Joe Mahler; Hemp Grower Assistant - Leigh Ann Leighbourne 2022: Nurses of Germania - Jenny Wollert, Nicole Wollert, Kristy Bednarek, and Sharon Weber 2023: Fisherman of Germania - Tom Katz, Net Man of Germania - Neal Cain See you at the parade and thanks for your support.