In 2019 the German Committee was formed. Because Roselle was founded by German Americans and German immigrants, our goal was to establish a German Sister City by 2022 to coincide with the Roselle Centennial Celebration. On October 7, 2021 - on Roselle's 99th Anniversary, the RSCA German Committee and the Laatzen International Friendship organization in Laatzen, Germany formed a Friendship Cities relationship.
Delegations from Laatzen have visited Roselle in October, 2022 and August, 2025, and delegations from Roselle have visited Laatzen multiple times over the years. These visits, along with our monthly video conferences and regular communications, have deepened our relationship with the Laatzen members and we are now Sister Cities (final official documents are in process of being completed).
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Our Committee meets at the Roselle Village Hall on the 2nd Saturday of every month at 9:00 A.M. During these meetings, we meet via video conference with our friends in Laatzen, Germany.
We organize and hold many events, including an annual Bockfest Parade and Event which is held on the last Saturday in April. Mark your calendars: Our next one will be on April 25th, 2026.
We also hold a Stammtisch also known as a “regulars table” on the 3rd Wednesday of the month during most months. It is an opportunity to learn more about the German Committee and our Sister City of Laatzen, talk about the German heritage, speak some German if you’d like, enjoy a beverage and friendly conversation with our members and friends.
Below is the 2025 Stammtisch schedule. The 2026 schedule will be updated soon. Come join us!
2025 Stammtisch Schedule
(2026 Stammtisch Schedule coming soon!)
- January 15th @ 7:00 PM - 1913 Restaurant
- March 19th @ 7 PM - Rookie's in Roselle
- May 21st @ 7:00 PM - Pollyanna Brewing Company
- June 17th @ 7:00 PM - Pollyanna Brewing Company
- July 16 @ 7:00 PM - Pollyanna Brewing Company
- August 19th @ 7:00 PM - Pollyanna Brewing Company
- September 17 @ 7:00 PM - Glendale Heights Oktoberfest
- November 19th @ 7:00 PM @ Pop's Pizza & Sports Bar
Annual Erntedankfest Festival
Our annual Erntedankfest Festival will be held this year at Pollyanna Brewing Company in Roselle in partnership with Pollyanna Roselare Brewing and Distilling. Join the RSCA German Committee to celebrate the harvest and give thanks with good food, good friends, and fun! We will serve German appetizers and desserts to our guests. Pollyanna will also have beer, wine and spirits for purchase. The Ertedankefest celebration kicks off on Tuesday, October 7th at 6:00 pm! Details are posted on on our Facebook page.
Check out our Calendar of our Activities for 2025: German Committee Calendar of Events. Check back soon for our 2026 Calendar of Activities!
If you would like to volunteer for any of our upcoming events or sponsor one of our events, please email us at RSCAgerman@gmail.com for more information.
Visit our Youtube channel to enjoy our Welcome to Roselle videos – in both English and German – to learn about Roselle, Illinois, USA, and different aspects of our community, including our history and vision for the future.
We invite you to Like our Facebook page to follow the RSCA German Committee’s many activities and events.
2025 Meeting Dates:
9:00 A.M. at Roselle Village Hall (2nd Saturday of the month)
- January 11
- February 8
- March 8
- April 12
- May 10
- June 14
- July 12
- August 9
- September 13
- October 11
- November 8
- December 13 (held at Renate's German Restaurant)
2026 Meeting Dates:
9:00 A.M. at Roselle Village Hall (2nd Saturday of the month)
- January 10
- February 14
- March 14
- April 11
- May 9
- June 13
- July 11
- August 8
- September 12
- October 10
- November 14
- December 12
RSCAGC Committee Members:
- Krause, Nicole - Chair
- Martyn, Sandra - Vice Chair
- Colby, Jahna - Treasurer
- Rosenbaum, Sandra - Secretary
- Detloff, Susan - Member
- Domke, Wayne - Member
- Feldmann, Ron - Member
- Gatto, Dan - Member
- Martucci, Patty - Member
- Ostrander, Karen - Member
- Palmer, Heidi - Member
- Salehi, Isabella - Member
- Smiley, Jerry - Member
- Troyke, Tom - Member
We welcome new members to our group who share our passion for the German heritage! Email us at RSCAGerman@gmail.com if you'd like to learn more about the German Committee and membership in our fun, friendly and active group.
